Port City Plate Podcast
Discover the food, history, and people of Mobile, Alabama, with the Port City Plate Podcast, presented by Bienville Bites Food Tour! Join host Chris Andrews as he takes you on a delicious journey through one of America’s oldest cities. Chris has hosted thousands of people from all around the world on food tours in Downtown Mobile. Meet the chefs, restaurateurs, historians, and locals that he has met along the way.
Mobile's melting pot of history and culture makes its food scene is one of the most unique in the United States. Discover the iconic restaurants of Mobile, hidden gems, and stories that define Mobile's food scene.
Whether you’re a local looking for the best new place to eat, a visitor looking for the iconic dishes of Mobile, or just looking for an entertaining listen, tune in to the Port City Plate Podcast. Get ready to be connected to the city of Mobile, Alabama, where every dish tells a story.
Port City Plate Podcast
From Colonial Mobile to Carnival: The Story of the Pelican Girls
In this episode of the Port City Plate Podcast, we dive into the mysterious world of the Pelican Girls, a secret parading society that is a nod to Mobile's founding women. Our guest, one of the 23 Pelican Girls, known only as "Catherine Christophe", offers a unique insider's perspective on the group's modern-day mystic society and their place in Mobile's history.
We explore the historical roots of the Pelican Girls in Mobile, learning about their significant impact on Mobile's founding. Catherine shares her personal story, giving us a glimpse into the life of a Pelican Girl, including the intriguing Petticoat Rebellion, which may have been then first women's rights movement in North American history.
The discussion also delves into the differences between the Pelican Girls and the Casket or Cassette Girls, shedding light on their distinct roles in history. Catherine reveals fascinating details about the 18th-century attire and personalized trinkets worn by the Pelican Girls during Mardi Gras parades, and discusses their various community engagements and future aspirations.
Throughout the episode, the importance of maintaining the secrecy of their identities is emphasized, adding to the allure and tradition of Mobile's Carnival season. Don't miss this really fun episode that beautifully intertwines history, mystery, food, and Mardi Gras in Mobile.
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