Catfish Hox Does Fish Right, and So Much More – Cobb County Courier

[This colum by Brian Benefield is part of the series Cobb Cuisine Culture and Community] Simple ingredients are often the most difficult to perfect, but when executed precisely, the result is magical. My Mom and Grandma love catfish and grew up eating it in Rome, GA. If you aren’t a fan because you think it may taste too fishy or have a heavy breading, then you have yet to try the Southern Delight from Catfish Hox. We have eaten here many times over the last five years, and I usually don’t indulge in fried fish too often. Still, I read soooo many positive reviews about their Tomahawk Tacos that I had to give them a whirl around the dancefloor. And those tacos can dance! The fresh, unfishy-tasting meat, lightly breaded in cornmeal and fried, pairs perfectly with the crispy cabbage and chipotle-lime aioli, adding just the right amount of kick. Talking to the proprietor, Phil told me having clean oil and frying at a higher temperature helps lock in the flavor and have a crunchy exterior on the fish.   The owner/chef, Phil Creasor, is a veteran of the Marines and was sent to combat three times. Upon returning to the
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