Jinan's Kitchen + The Mad Priest = An explosive combo!
Did you ever get the monthly pop-up lunch from Jinan's Kitchen at Mad Priest Coffee Roasters on Broad Street last year? We loved sharing Jinan & Wahab's delicious Iraqi food with Chattanooga...but it was pretty tight in the roastery with all the coffee and food and people. ;)
Now we've got space at The Mad Priest, our all-day cafe & bar on Cherry Street downtown, and we are super stoked to have them take over our kitchen and bring you some old favorites and new dishes, too. Please note this pop-up is first come, first served, so you might wanna come on the earlier side if you want to be sure to get food!
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Appetizers:
Borek Cheese - (vegetarian) A jewel of Arabic cuisine! It's a filo pastry in a cigar shape filled with creamy feta cheese, parsley and mint. / $3 each Hummus & Naan bread - (vegan) Jinan's famous hummus with fresh bread. / $4 Salad - (vegetarian) Seasonal produce & feta tossed in homemade Tahini Lemon dressing. / $3
Main courses:
Kabli Rice - A traditional recipe of one of the most famous dishes in the region made from rice with beef, carrots and nuts. / $8.49 Vegan Kabli Rice - (vegan) A traditional recipe of one of the most famous dishes in the region made from rice with mushrooms, carrots and nuts. / $8 Muhammar - An authentic dish of roasted chicken baked in allspice, red onion and sumac, served with fresh naan bread. / $8
Desserts:
Basbousa - (vegetarian) A super soft, dense, melt-in-the-mouth dessert made from semolina flour, milk and coconut. / $3.49 per piece Baklava Swar El Sit - (vegetarian) A crispy, sweet, buttery, delicate ring of flaky dough surrounding with finely ground pistachios. This “bracelet” is especially popular amongst the younger aficionados. ;) / $3.49 per piece
Welcome to The Mad Priest, and to the timeless rituals of communion, revelry, and friendship. We believe that good drinks open our minds to new possibilities, spark creativity, and bridge people and cultures. Our endeavor is to continue in the tradition of the early coffee houses of the Ottoman Empire that were places of socializing, intellectual discourse, political debate, and of course, lots of chess. We’re so glad you’re here with us to celebrate the array of color and culture that is our world. Cheers!