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'''La Cocina''' | '''La Cocina''' was a Mexican restaurant founded in [[1974]] by former [[Sailmaker]] manager [[Kim Meriwether]] and his wife [[Wanda Meriwether|Wanda]]. It first opened at 7855 [[Crestwood Boulevard]], near [[K-Mart]], and later moved to 2111 [[7th Avenue South]], above the [[Burly Earl]]. [[Isaac Gore]] was head chef. The restaurant's menu was well known for its 8-layer dip, Godzilla burritos, and Vegadia chimichangas. | ||
Kim Meriwether died in a hang-gliding accident in [[1989]]. Wanda continued to operate the restaurant until [[2009]], selling it to [[Ron Mason]]. After less than a year, Mason sold it to siblings [[Shawn Morrison]] and [[Stacey Marchman]]. They renovated the interiors before reopening in early [[2010]], with Wanda Meriwether helping to train the staff. | |||
The Southside building was demolished in [[2016]] for construction of [[The Waites]] apartments. | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Crider, Deeana (July 31, 2010) "Original chef returns to Birmingham's La Cocina, Southside favorite is back." | * Carlton, Bob (June 4, 2010) "Southside's LaCocina reopens under new ownership." {{BN}} | ||
* Crider, Deeana (July 31, 2010) "Original chef returns to Birmingham's La Cocina, Southside favorite is back." {{BN}} | |||
[[Category:Mexican restaurants]] | [[Category:Mexican restaurants]] | ||
[[Category:7th Avenue South]] | [[Category:7th Avenue South]] | ||
[[Category:1974 establishments]] | [[Category:1974 establishments]] | ||
[[Category:Crestwood Boulevard]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:14, 27 February 2024
La Cocina was a Mexican restaurant founded in 1974 by former Sailmaker manager Kim Meriwether and his wife Wanda. It first opened at 7855 Crestwood Boulevard, near K-Mart, and later moved to 2111 7th Avenue South, above the Burly Earl. Isaac Gore was head chef. The restaurant's menu was well known for its 8-layer dip, Godzilla burritos, and Vegadia chimichangas.
Kim Meriwether died in a hang-gliding accident in 1989. Wanda continued to operate the restaurant until 2009, selling it to Ron Mason. After less than a year, Mason sold it to siblings Shawn Morrison and Stacey Marchman. They renovated the interiors before reopening in early 2010, with Wanda Meriwether helping to train the staff.
The Southside building was demolished in 2016 for construction of The Waites apartments.
References
- Carlton, Bob (June 4, 2010) "Southside's LaCocina reopens under new ownership." The Birmingham News
- Crider, Deeana (July 31, 2010) "Original chef returns to Birmingham's La Cocina, Southside favorite is back." The Birmingham News