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Ezell’s Catfish to open in former Calera Golden Rule location
Published 4:16pm Tuesday, December 18, 2012By CHRISTINE BOATWRIGHT / Staff Writer
CALERA – The former Golden Rule BBQ restaurant will soon be serving up catfish as the location is transformed into Ezell’s Catfish.
Charles Matsos, the managing partner of Golden Rule BBQ, has decided to try a “fresh concept,” Director of Operations Emily Ferrell said.
“There have been some changes as far as management, and (Matsos) felt like a fresh concept in there would be the best choice. He wants to try something different. Ezell’s has done well in Bessemer, and he felt like it would be a good avenue to explore,” Ferrell said.
Golden Rule closed Dec. 17, according to a Dec. 14 letter from Brenda Shill of Calera Golden Rule BBQ.
Matsos has partnered with Agnew Hall, who formerly owned Pelham’s Ezell’s Catfish location, in the venture.
“Everyone’s going to be very hands-on with this,” Ferrell said. “We know Golden Rule and (Hall) knows Ezell’s.”
Ferrell said the restaurant, which is located at 4979 U.S. 31 South in Calera, will reopen as Ezell’s in mid-January.
Well if the same people at the customer level and the next level up in this new venture remain the same then I won’t be visiting because when Golden Rule first opened in Calera it was great but the last time I was there I waited over 30 mins. to be waited on then another 45- 60 mins. for my food. not good no matter what is being served catfish or BBQ. ALSO have to pay full price. was not offered any discounts.
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yum yum.
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