No matter your culture or upbringing, at some point, if you live in the South, you wind up in a Waffle House.
They're a filling station for working people, a place for old men to sit around and argue, a cheap date, a late-night hangover cure. A couple of years ago, photographer Micah Cash became fascinated with the Waffle House and what it represents – especially when you’re on the inside looking out.
That led to his new book, "Waffle House Vistas," published by our friends at the Bitter Southerner. Here’s our conversation with Micah Cash.
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Show notes:
- The Bitter Southerner link for "Waffle House Vistas"
- Cash's essay about the book
- Cash's website
- Some Waffle House facts
- The Waffle House makes its own music!
- The late Anthony Bourdain (with chef Sean Brock) enjoying a late-night WH tasting menu
Other music in this episode:
- Dee Yan-Key, "Moody Breakfast"
- David Szesztay, "Photo Album"
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