Interesting… Barking Kudu, Best New Restaurant
My husband asked me this morning if I knew where Chef Arman DeLorenz was cooking now, and when I asked if he was back in Tuscaloosa or one of his old haunts here in Birmingham, was directed to page 2B of the Birmingham News:
Restauranteur DeLorenz Arrested
…looks like he was picked up on Thursday, “charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of an accident” as well as had a warrant against him for possession of a couple of drugs I’ve never heard of. Oh, Chef DeLorenz, please get it figured out. You are *so* talented. SO talented. I wonder if they’ll be having his signature white chocolate bread pudding tonight in Columbiana.
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Anyone see the “Best of” Birmingham in today’s City Scene?
- Best New Restaurant: The Barking Kudu
- Best Local Boy Made Good: Frank Stitt
- Best Restaurant: Highland’s
- Best Hot Dog: Chicago Mike’s
- Best Barbecue: Full Moon
- Best Italian: Bottega
- Best Meat & Three: Niki’s West
- Best Fried Green Tomatoes: Irondale Cafe. REALLY? Those are the worst I have had (and because I want them to be good, I’ve gotten them several times). Just can’t get over that heavy tempura-like greasy breading they put around them.
- Best Fried Chicken: Publix. Again, really?
Interesting… Best New Restaurant went to the Barking Kudu. That’s the one place of all the choices I had not been to. I thought it was just a bar!? Someone explain if you’ve been there.
Not listing all the winners but thought these were interesting…
By deepfriedkudzu on Chowhound.com
Comments:
The Barking Kudu started serving food a while back. It’s actually quite good. A range of sandwiches, and some really good tex-mex. Most of the sandwiches have an African theme. The atmosphere in the evenings and weeknights is pretty laid back, and they’re open for lunch too. Nothing like the Fri and Sat night crowds. It’s especially nice when the weather gets warmer and you can sit on that nice big patio.
