Black Soil, Legacy, and the Future of Southern Cuisine with James Beard Nominee Chef Isaiah Screetch

What does it decision-wise take to truly honor the roots of Southern cuisine? On this episode of The Best Bet Podcast, we sit down with James Beard nominated Best Chef: South contender, Chef Isaiah Screetch. Moving beyond his work at major venues like Keeneland, Chef Isaiah Screetch breaks down his passion for Kentucky agriculture, the vital history of Black farmers, and how real hospitality begins in the soil. In this episode, we cover: Preserving and honoring Black agricultural heritage across Kentucky. Sourcing local and building sustainable, community-first food systems. The true identity of modern Southern cuisine and Chef Isaiah Screetch’s journey as a James Beard nominee. PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: 🚘 Town & Country Ford Kentucky Check out their Summer Clearance Sale happening right now at fordlouisville.net! 🗝️ Hotel Genevieve Our featured August hospitality partner in NuLu! Tri-state residents (KY, IN, TN) can unlock the Lucky Kentuckian special rate by using code LOCALS at direct checkout on hotelgenevieve.com. WHERE TO WATCH & LISTEN TO THE BEST BET: Video: Subscribe on YouTube for full video episodes and clips! Audio Streaming: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio Radio & Syndication: Tune in on 970 AM and WBNA! #TheBestBetPodcast #ChefIsaiahScreetch #JamesBeardBestChef #SouthernCuisine #BlackSoilKY #KentuckyAgriculture #TownAndCountryFord #HotelGenevieve #LouisvilleKY #NuLuLouisville #PodcastEpisode