“Full Circle: The Ballad of Rodney and Roscoe”

Two barbecue dynasties are joining forces between Roscoe Hall, the grandson of Dreamland BBQ, and Rodney Scott, the first African American to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast. Together, they aim to preserve the whole hog tradition while overcoming systemic business obstacles. This story explores the weight of family legacy and the rise of black entrepreneurship through food. The story aims to humanize a friendship that extends beyond the pit and, hopefully, foreshadows a regional influence that is just beginning for younger chefs.