If you’ve driven past Iron City recently and noticed a smoky, flavorful and unmistakably Cajun smell, you’re not imagining it. Beloved local food truck Roll Cajun Boudin has nearly completed its move into the former Iron City Grill space and is set to open on Mardi Gras (Tuesday, February 17).
We met with owner Matt Coltrin for an exclusive inside look at Birmingham’s mouthwatering new Cajun destination.
From food truck to brick & mortar
For Roll Cajun Boudin founder and owner Matt Coltrin, opening a restaurant in Birmingham was never the plan—it just happened organically.
Born and raised in the Acadiana region of Louisiana, Contrin recently retired from the U.S. Air Force after over two decades of service. After settling down in Homewood and landing a telework job with a Huntsville-based defense contractor, Contrin started using his newfound free time to make and sell his own homemade boudin…