1101 Southern Kitchen to close FM 1960 restaurant, host pop-up dinners amid COVID-19 pandemic

The restaurant opened in September with comfort foods and weekend brunch. (Courtesy 1101 Southern Kitchen)

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By Danica Lloyd | 3:26 PM Jan 27, 2021 CST | Updated 3:26 PM Jan 27, 2021 CST

Chef Jasmine Anderson, owner of 1101 Southern Kitchen, said the restaurant will be closing Jan. 31,at 4 p.m. Located at 12020 FM 1960 W., Ste. 100, Houston, the comfort food eatery opened in September 2020.

Anderson said the closure is due to COVID-19 and slowed business, but she is hopeful she can reopen the business this summer. In the meantime, she will host pop-up dinner events, including one for Valentine’s Day.

Fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, chicken and dumpling pot pie, gumbo, stewed oxtails, fried chicken and meatloaf cupcakes are a few items on the menu at 1101 Southern Kitchen. Weekend brunch featured Cajun eggs Benedict, chicken and waffles, biscuits and gravy, and cinnamon rolls. 832-604-7238. www.1101southernkitchen.com

By Danica Lloyd

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