A new restaurant specializing in comfort food with a haute cuisine vibe is soon to open in Birmingham's Rising West Princeton neighborhood.
Bum Now spoke with Chris Hollaman, owner of Mama Nem Southern Kitchen, to find out more.
Take a look inside Mamanemu Southern Kitchen
Earlier this year, entrepreneur Chris Hollaman left Munchies in Avondale on the 5th to focus on a new endeavor: a sit-down restaurant serving upscale cuisine and Southern comfort food.
Located in Rising West Princeton, the area where Chris grew up, Chris wanted his new restaurant to provide the dining experience he felt was missing in the area.
“We wanted to create a place where you could start your day with a hot meal (biscuits, gravy, coffee, etc.) in the morning, come back in the evening, and have a delicious dinner that looked good and was affordable. Here at Home We are very excited to be able to live up to this atmosphere.”
Chris Hollaman, Owner, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen
The name “Mama Nem Southern Kitchen” is based on the idea that “Mama” unites the whole family.
“When I think about my mom, I think about my brothers, my sisters, my whole family, and my mom holds it all together.
I woke up one morning and the name popped into my head. I woke up my son and said, “What's your name, Dad?” I said to him, “Who's going to cook on Sunday?” mama nem. He said, “I love you! ” he said. ”
Chris Hollaman, Owner, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen
Mama' Nem Southern Kitchen, located at 1209 Lomb Avenue, is across the street from historic Rickwood Field, America's oldest professional baseball stadium. On June 20th, Rickwood Field will host a game paying tribute to the Negro Leagues game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.
To pay homage to Rickwood Field, the Negro Leagues and the Birmingham Black Barons, Chris plans to display player photos and baseball memorabilia throughout the restaurant.
“We call the waiting area the 'dugout,' and we're going to display pictures of the great players who played at Rickwood, like Ty Cobb, Willie Mays and Babe Ruth. Posters and pictures of Rickwood Field. There is also.”
Chris Hollaman, Owner, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen
What is on the menu at Mama Nemu Southern Kitchen?
When Mama' Nem Southern Kitchen opens, it will offer a menu full of delicious and comforting dishes.
“Comfort food means different things to different people. For some people, a warm chicken wing or a hamburger is comforting. After all, it's the taste that makes them feel at home.”
Chris Hollaman, Owner, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen
Mama' Nem Southern Kitchen offers a variety of dishes from breakfast to dinner, including:
- chicago style maxwell street dog — Two Chicago-style Wiener Sausage hot dogs topped with mustard, sweet relish, diced onions, tomatoes, pickle spears, green pepper, and celery salt, all served with hand-cut fries..
- Babes Steak and Lobster — 16 oz ribeye, 8 oz lemon pepper fries or Cajun grilled lobster tail, macaroni and cheese, served with broccoli.
- Meat dishes and two lunch specials. Options include country fried steak, mashed potatoes, hamburger steak, gravy, steamed turkey wings, and fried okra.
- There are many more options!
No matter what you order, each dish will be beautifully presented.
“At Mamanemu, the camera eats first!”
Chris Hollaman, Owner, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen
In addition to food, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen also offers a full cocktail menu, including baseball-inspired cocktails. outfield old fashion and Helein's Hurricanenamed after Chris' mother.
Mama' Nem Southern Kitchen opens on Monday, April 29th
Mama Nem Southern Kitchen will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, April 29th.
“I would like to thank the City of Birmingham, Innovation Depot, Birmingham Business Alliance, Mayor Woodfin, and everyone who has been so kind to me and helped me grow Mama Nem Southern Kitchen to this point. We're really looking forward to welcoming our first guests. No one will leave hungry.”
Chris Hollaman, Owner, Mama Nem Southern Kitchen
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