From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Brian Kemp, the owner of Kemp’s Kitchen & Bakery, is now bringing back two of the most famous and beloved Trussville restaurants. Starting Sept. 28, 2022, construction will begin on the new and improved Kemp’s Kitchen and Bakery, along with the historic and great-tasting Golden Rule BBQ and Grill.
“God’s plan was greater than my dreams,” Kemp said.
These greatly missed restaurants will be found under the same roof. The new location will be located in the original Golden Rule building off South Chalkville Road in Trussville. This is a historic moment not only for Kemp’s and Golden Rule, but for the city of Trussville.
“We are planning on opening the doors on Dec. 1, 2022,” Kemp said. “We are super excited to be a part of the Entertainment District and completely back in Trussville. We are rebuilding from the ashes and coming back better than ever.”
Golden Rule BBQ is Alabama’s oldest running restaurant and the 16th oldest in the country. Golden Rule first opened the Irondale location in 1891 and has been in the Matos family since 1969. The Trussville location closed its doors on Aug. 12, 2022.
Kemp’s Kitchen opened its first location in Trussville back in November 2017. Then moved to the old Hardees building in August 2020 and caught on fire in November 2021. The building was a total loss.
Kemp said he would like to thank Charles Matos, Mayor Buddy Choat, the City of Trussville, and Coby Lake for their guidance and loyalty through this process.
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