The Grits Belt is an undefined but undeniable cultural demarcation seperating two Americas, one in which the main starch is potatoes and another in which it is grits. Here's why.
The United States continues to be a house divided. The so-called Grits Belt lays it bare. Political borders are well-defined, the line on the map matching the 'welcome to' sign on the road. On the other hand, cultural borders are undefined and unmarked — yet their existence is undeniable. The Grits Belt, largely a phenomenon in the eastern half of the country, is a perfect example.
Grits are rare in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. But during a drive south, New Yorkers will, without notice, enter the Grits Belt. They will know only when they pull over at the country café and find grits on the menu with their sunny sides, shrimp or fried chicken. Road-trippers from South Carolina, conversely, will at some undetermined point leave the Grits Belt.
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