Celebrate Caribbean Month At Customs International Cafe

Months after they were awarded the 2018 Shelby County Small Business Of The Year, Customs Cafe is celebrating Caribbean Food month all during the month of August. 

We've obtained a pre-released copy of their menu featuring items designed by their guest chef for the month of August, Tamara Saunders. 

MENU

Rasta Pasta – 12.50

Creamy Pasta with Jerk Chicken. If you love creamy,spicy, and decadent, then this pasta is for you. Rasta Pasta is a pasta dish with jerk chicken, that has been sauteed with bell peppers, then tossed in a spicy, creamy sauce. Served with plantains and Caribbean Corn.

Jamaican Beef Patty 6.95

Make it a combo – add chips & a fountain drink – 8.95

Don’t let the name fool you. It’s a delicious meat turnover. Flavorful ground beef stuffed into an amazing buttery dough, then baked. Very popular in Jamaica.

Plantains 4.00

Enjoy our plantain slices as a side order or appetizer.

Rum & Raisin Cake with Ice Cream – 6.95

This tropical treat is also enjoyed in the Southern U.S. during the Holidays. Made with Bacardi Rum and a sprinkling of raisins this delicious, mini-bundt cake is topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ginger Lemonade – 3.00

A Taste of Jamaica makes this lemonade with the perfect amount of Ginger served cold over ice. 

Bacardi Ginger Lemonade – 6.00

Enjoy a refreshing cocktail. We add Bacardi Rum to Ginger Lemonade and serve it ice cold.

Their Caribbean Music Night  is August 10th 4 pm - 10 pm and will feature a few different items.Traditional items such as Jerk Chicken, Pork, or Fish with cabbage and plantains will be available. Additional menu items: Curry Goat, and Oxtails. Featured beverage: Bacardi Ginger Lemonade.

Customs Cafe is located at 1845 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 207, Hoover, AL  35244 (in the Hobby Lobby Shopping Ctr.)

(205) 987-0176

www.customscafe.com,    

Facebook – customscafe , Twitter@customscafe, Instagram @customscafe

Thanks for reading & sharing! 
~The Birmingham Restaurant Raider
"Anonymously Raiding A Restaurant Near You"
 

FEATURE: "Travel In To Tropicaleo"

Hey! How'd you like to visit Puerto Rico? In case you don't quite have the cash to run out to book a flight, just stop in to the Crestwood Tavern now through August 31st to experience one of the
FINEST Puerto Rican / Caribbean menu's in the city of Birmingham. I, along with several other local food, beverage and lifestyle "influencers" were guests of the owners of Tropicaleo at a recent exclusive tasting event.

Gabriel & Isabel Marerro have taken the city's food culture by storm. Not only are they bringing authentic island flavor to Birmingham, but they are doing it with incredible passion. Tropicaleo offers gluten free & vegan options without sacrificing flavor and quality.

It was a pleasure to find out that they are helping the local economy by using local sources including:
Urban Food Project 
Continental Bakery
D'Agostino's Sausage Empire 
Wholesome Soda Company
And Wabi Tea Co

Hurry! You can visit Tropicaleo at their temporary location at Crestwood Tavern through the end of August.  The permanent location will be located in Avondale near the 4400 block. They are looking to make the transition sometime in November.

They are also participating in  Birmingham Restaurant Week 2016! Check out their amazing food at a special price while you can.
http://www.bhamrestaurantweek.com/restaurants/Tropicaleo

Gabriel & Isabel along with Chef Orlando, spent time speaking with our group about the preparation of each dish. We had an amazing afternoon tasting all of the wonderful dishes prepared by the staff.

If you would like more information about Tropicaleo or take advantage of their outstanding catering service, please visit  https://www.facebook.com/tropicaleobham/

Look out for the team at local upcoming food festivals as well.

As usual, THANK YOU for reading and sharing these experiences as I #RaidBham

~The Birmingham Restaurant Raider
"Anonymously Raiding A Restaurant Near You"  

STOP BY FOR SATURDAY BRUNCH

TRY AN ORANGE LIME OR GINGER ALE SODA BY WHOLESOME SODA COMPANY

START OFF WITH AN ORDER OF WARM, DELICIOUS MOROVIS BREAD

THE EL CUBANO

THE LA TRIPLETA SANDWICH

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THE LA TRIPLETA W/O BREAD (THE UN-SANDWICHED VERSION)

THE DAILY SPECIAL- THE VEGAN CANOE: EGGPLANT FILLED PLANTAIN

MUFONGO RELLENO W/ LOCAL ARTISAN CHORIZO

Top off your meal or dip your bread into this HOT VINEGAR... cured for up to 3 months.

DELICIOUS SEASONAL CHEESECAKE W/ A DRIZZLE OF NUTELLA

THE TROPICALEO TEAM (L-R) GABRIEL, MARIA ISABEL & CHEF ORLANDO