Geechee (pronounced with a hard "G") was one name for the
enslaved West African peoples who lived on the Sea Islands and
coastal areas of the Carolinas, Georgia and Northern Florida.
The Africans who were brought to South Carolina lived on West
Africa's rice coast and were expert in rice cultivation.
Much of the success of the Sea Islands' early rice industry can be
attributed to a black rush basket called the fanner that was
developed by the Geechee people. The fanner was used to toss
(fan) threshed rice into the air to allow the wind to carry off the
chaff.
Today, Chef Valerie Erwin builds upon traditional southern rice
delicacies with Chinese, Thai and other world influences.
Geechee Girl also offers plenty of wonderful vegetarian dishes!
Come sample Geechee Girl's delights when you visit
Philadelphia!
 | Reservations recommended | |
| Wheelchair Accessible | |
| Smoking Not Permitted | |
| 6825 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19119 P: 215-843-8113 F: 215-843-8117 Dining Hours Brunch: Sundays Only 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Dinner: Tuesday - Sunday 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Closed on Mondays Reservations Recommended Reviews Directions |
Geechee Girl Rice Cafe
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| Geechee Girl Rice Cafe |