It’s been a little over three weeks since the grand opening of SMOKE Bistro in Birmingham's Pizitz Food Hall. aldotcom caught up with Chef Raquel Ervin to ask about barbecue, downtown Birmingham and her favorite dishes on the menu.
But a number of challenges, including staffing shortages, led Ervin to close the Irondale restaurant. She later shelved plans for the location in Pelham.SMOKE Bistro is Ervin’s magnum opus — at least for right now. The food stall brings two concepts under one roof: the technology-driven service Ervin used at SLIDE, as well as a chance for patrons to experience her full culinary repertoire.
I know you probably can’t pick a favorite dish from your menu, but what dish are you most excited for people to try? Every morning I get a level of excitement from the smell of fresh cornbread from the oven, then topped with my Honey Crunch Butter! Customers’ eyes get big from the surprise taste after trying it on top of a fresh muffin. My next favorite dish would have to be the chargrilled corn bites that are topped with my white barbecue sauce and special seasoning blend. Let’s not forget the lemonade that’s made in-house.
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