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10-07-2025
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Chapman's Eat Market in German Village to close after five years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Chapman's Eat Market, a German Village eatery from the Columbus restaurateur couple behind Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, is closing after five years in business. Husband-and-wife duo B.J. Lieberman and Bronwyn Haines announced on social media last week that Chapman's at 739 S. Third St., which opened in 2020, is permanently shuttering at the end of August. The couple said, as the restaurant nears its fifth birthday and the end of the lease, they 'were faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to continue.' Ohio horror museum featuring 'last meal' restaurant reveals opening date 'Inevitably, we chose to finish our story on a high note, celebrating all that we have accomplished and created over the years and within these walls, including the team that we've built and the memories we made,' the social media post said. Watch a NBC4 report from Chapman's 2020 opening in the video player above. Lieberman was one of two Columbus chefs named among the semifinalists for last year's James Beard Awards, prestigious national honors that recognize talent in the culinary and food media industries. He and Haines also launched Ginger Rabbit at 17 Buttles Ave. in 2022, and most recently opened Metsi's Wood-Fired Italian at 36 E. Lincoln St. last month. Chapman's, named among the New York Times' best U.S. restaurants in 2021, is home to a curated menu of appetizers, salads, pastas and entrees, like Levantine cod, smoked Cornish game hen, and a 6-ounce beef tenderloin. Sides, like beef fat fries and wilted green beans, round out the menu. Granville's historic Buxton Inn listed for $5.85 million Lieberman and Haines said Chapman's final day of service will be announced in August. Until then, the restaurant is open 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 'We hope each and every one of you will join us for a final meal before we say goodbye — whether it's your last general tsos cauliflower, khao soi or maple budino, we look forward to serving and celebrating with you,' the social media post said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-07-2025
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East African coffee shop to launch in Gahanna
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) – A new East African coffee shop featuring pastries and desserts will soon launch in Gahanna. East African Coffee House will open at 4359 Morse Road on Saturday, according to Abdullah Abdullah, who owns the shop with his wife Hodan Ismail. 'We're just excited to showcase East African tradition and hospitality and culture in a beautiful fashion,' Abdullah said. The new coffee shop will feature traditional East African teas and coffees, which Abdullah said often feature unique spice blends. As an example, he pointed to one coffee on the menu called the 'Somali Qahwah,' which is made using coffee husks, ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon. The storefront will also offer lattes, refreshers and matcha, along with small dishes including pastries, milk cakes, cheesecakes and tiramisu, according to Abdullah. Abdullah said he chose to launch his business in Gahanna because it is close to north Columbus' large East African community. He hopes to expand the business with more locations in the future. Both dine-in and takeout will be offered at the new shop, and the business will register on food service apps such DoorDash in the future, Abdullah said. On weekdays, East African Coffee House will likely regularly open at 7 a.m. and potentially close as late as 10 p.m. It will open and close later on weekends, however, Abdullah said the shop's exact hours have yet to be determined. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-07-2025
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Italian restaurant opens first central Ohio location at Easton Town Center
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – An Italian restaurant recently opened its first central Ohio location at Easton Town Center. Bar Italia began welcoming customers at 4145 The Strand West on Monday, according to a post on the eatery's Facebook page. The 'bar-centric' bistro, inspired by the Italian-American restaurants of New York City, offers fresh pasta and homemade sauces, Easton's website states. The Italian concept currently has two Ohio locations, with one in Lakewood and one in Beachwood. It also has two eateries in Florida, in Winter Park and Sarasota. Bar Italia is a concept by Cleveland-based NCR (Next Cool Restaurant) Ventures. The restaurant group was founded by Rick Doody, who started his career in the industry at Lindey's Restaurant & Bar in German Village, which was opened by his mother in 1981. The Easton location offers appetizers, wood-fired pizza, salad and pasta dishes, such as spicy vodka rigate, shrimp spaghetti and a 24-layer lasagna. The eatery also offers a variety of cocktails, beer and wine. Bar Italia at Easton is open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open for dinner on Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 3 to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-07-2025
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Acai bowl shop opens fifth central Ohio location
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A tropical chain known for juices and acai bowls has opened another central Ohio location. Playa Bowls is now welcoming customers at 1515 Gemini Place near Polaris Fashion Place after hosting a grand opening celebration on May 24. The Polaris spot marks the brand's fifth in central Ohio, with other locations in Dublin at 6704 Perimeter Loop Road, New Albany at 5765 N. Hamilton Road, and near Ohio State University at 1952 N. High St. Disease affecting central Ohio strawberries The New Jersey-based chain opened its fourth Columbus-area storefront in Quarry Trails at 2193 Quarry Trails Drive in March 2024. Watch a previous NBC4 report on the Quarry Trails location in the video player above. Guests at Playa can pick from an extensive menu of bowls or customize their own. They can choose from a variety of blends made with acai, pitaya, coconut, kale, banana, oatmeal and mango. Toppings, such as fresh-cut fruits, seeds, nuts, granola, dried berries and nut butter, are also available as add-ons. The bowl shop also offers a selection of juices, smoothies, cold brews and other grab and go items. Playa's bowls can be made vegan or gluten-free, and can be adapted to integrate into Whole30, Keto and Paleo diets, its website states. Top places to find TikTok-famous Dubai chocolate treats in Columbus Playa started in Belmar, New Jersey, before expanding with more than 300 locations nationwide. The smoothie chain opened 74 stores in 2024 and 13 in the first quarter of 2025, with an additional 90-plus shops set to open before year's end and more than 350 units in the development pipeline. Along with its five Columbus-area locations, the chain operates other Ohio storefronts in Dayton, Loveland and Springboro. The Polaris shop is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, according to its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-07-2025
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Milo's Deli in Franklinton to reopen after 11-year closure
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A Franklinton deli is returning to the Columbus neighborhood more than 10 years after it closed. Milo's Deli is reopening later this summer at 401 W. Town St., owner Louie Pappas announced on social media. The deli is taking over the space previously home to Strongwater Food & Spirits, which closed in 2023 before being purchased by Pappas. Since then, Pappas has continued to operate Strongwater's event venue through his own catering business, Milo's Catering. Chapman's Eat Market in German Village to close after five years 'Franklinton has long been home for the Pappas family operations, and we're thrilled to be back with the reimagining of Milo's Deli,' the company's site states. The original deli opened in 1998 at 980 W. Broad St. but closed 16 years later in 2014 as the catering business continued to grow. The West Broad Street property remains under Pappas' ownership as the headquarters for Milo's Catering. Pappas is the brother of Michael Pappas, the owner of Franklinton's Tommy's Diner at 914 W. Broad St. The diner was founded more than 30 years ago by the brothers' father, Athanasios 'Tommy' Pappas, who died in December last year. Tommy's was featured earlier in 2024 on Guy Fieri's Food Network show 'Diners, Dive-ins and Dives.' What will happen to 5th Ave Floral Company's iconic neon sign in Columbus Milo's site states they're currently in the process of building out the space and menu, with an exact opening to be announced at a later date. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
