Baobab Southern Kitchen is a popular startup bistro in Independence, Oregon, located in the Salem Metro area of Polk County. Owned by Chef Kamal Lewis and his wife, Annisa, this bistro specializes in Southern-inspired comfort food with a Pacific Northwest twist. Baobab Southern Kitchen offers catering services for local events and frequently hosts exciting pop-up dining experiences throughout the region. The menu features innovative dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, highlighting the rich flavors of Southern cuisine while embracing the unique culinary influences of the Pacific Northwest. Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal or a catered event in Corvallis or Salem, Oregon, Baobab Southern Kitchen delivers unforgettable dining experiences that celebrate local flavors.
Southern-inspired food with a Pacific Northwest twist
Baobab Southern Kitchen brings Chef Kamal Lewis’s creative take on Southern comfort food to select market pop-ups throughout Oregon. Each menu combines the rich flavors of Southern cooking with fresh ingredients and culinary influences from the Pacific Northwest.
Baobab’s Heritage and Harvest Supper Club is currently paused and is expected to return with quarterly dining experiences beginning in Q1 2027. Until then, visit the upcoming events page to see where Baobab will be popping up next.
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