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'''Little Donkey''' (the English translation of "burrito") is a [[List of taquerias|taqueria]] and Mexican restaurant located at 2821 [[Central Avenue]] in [[Homewood]]. The restaurant | '''Little Donkey''' (the English translation of "burrito") is a 140-seat [[List of taquerias|taqueria]] and Southern-influenced Mexican restaurant located at 2821 [[Central Avenue]] in [[Homewood]]. Opened on [[April 3]], [[2012]], the restaurant's menu features tacos, burritos and tortas made with hand-rolled tortillas and slow-smoked meats. Other specialties include fried chicken with Mexican spices, roasted shrimp with salsa and guacamole, and hickory-smoked barbecue tacos. | ||
The restaurant was created by [[Birmingham]]'s [[Fresh Hospitality Group]], headed by [[Nick Pihakis]] of [[Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q]] and Little Donkey chef [[Joshua Gentry]]. The redesign of the former [[ABC Store]] was spearheaded by partner [[John Michael Bodnar]]. Suppliers include [[Mt Laurel Organic Farm]], [[McEwen & Sons]] and other regional producers. [[LeNell Camacho Santa Ana]] coordinated the bar menu, featuring "The Donkey's Daddy" cocktail with tequila, bourbon, hibiscus syrup and key lime juice. | |||
A second Little Donkey is planned for downtown [[Tuscaloosa]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Carlton, Bob (October 27, 2011) "Birmingham-based Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q plans to open fast-casual Mexican restaurant in Homewood." ''Birmingham News'' | * Carlton, Bob (October 27, 2011) "Birmingham-based Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q plans to open fast-casual Mexican restaurant in Homewood." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Carlton, Bob (April 3, 2012) "Little Donkey restaurant in Homewood offers Mexican food with Southern kick." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Taquerias]] | [[Category:Taquerias]] | ||
[[Category:Fast casual restaurants]] | |||
[[Category:Central Avenue Homewood]] | [[Category:Central Avenue Homewood]] | ||
[[Category:2012 establishments]] | [[Category:2012 establishments]] | ||
Revision as of 19:34, 3 April 2012
Little Donkey (the English translation of "burrito") is a 140-seat taqueria and Southern-influenced Mexican restaurant located at 2821 Central Avenue in Homewood. Opened on April 3, 2012, the restaurant's menu features tacos, burritos and tortas made with hand-rolled tortillas and slow-smoked meats. Other specialties include fried chicken with Mexican spices, roasted shrimp with salsa and guacamole, and hickory-smoked barbecue tacos.
The restaurant was created by Birmingham's Fresh Hospitality Group, headed by Nick Pihakis of Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q and Little Donkey chef Joshua Gentry. The redesign of the former ABC Store was spearheaded by partner John Michael Bodnar. Suppliers include Mt Laurel Organic Farm, McEwen & Sons and other regional producers. LeNell Camacho Santa Ana coordinated the bar menu, featuring "The Donkey's Daddy" cocktail with tequila, bourbon, hibiscus syrup and key lime juice.
A second Little Donkey is planned for downtown Tuscaloosa.
References
- Carlton, Bob (October 27, 2011) "Birmingham-based Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q plans to open fast-casual Mexican restaurant in Homewood." Birmingham News
- Carlton, Bob (April 3, 2012) "Little Donkey restaurant in Homewood offers Mexican food with Southern kick." Birmingham News
External links
- Taco Mama website