Former Auburn restaurant, Zazu Gastropub, has officially reopened its doors in Opelika.
After closing the Auburn location in summer 2014, Zazu has a new location on South 8th Street in the heart of downtown Opelika.
“Our new building is an 150-year-old building and the ambiance it provides is a lot better then the building we had in Auburn,” said Graham Hage, chef and owner of Zazu Gastropub. “There is a lot of old wood and bricks that really give the restaurant a great atmosphere.”
The Opelika location features a new menu.
Hage said lately the most popular appetizer has been the poutine.
“The poutine are duck fat fries covered in our house gravy, and they are really good,” Hage said. “We have some burgers we have added to the menu that are also great.”
The restaurant has teamed up with various local growers in Alabama, including Opelika Grows, Alabama Seafood Company and Oakview Farms Granary.
“It has been great working with the local growers,” Hage said. “We talk to them about three times a week and visit their gardens which are right down the street. We have various ingredients brought into the restaurant about 3-4 times a week so everything we serve is very fresh.”
Customers can expect a “fine dining type of food in a relaxed public atmosphere,” according to the new Zazu restaurant’s website.
To learn more about Zazu Gastropub in Opelika visit www.zazuopelika.com.
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