Friday Meals Bites: Chapman’s homeowners opening Italian spot; Start Cafe, Mochinut, Blackened Espresso debut

There’s at all times rather a lot taking place within the Columbus restaurant world! Right here’s the newest information:

• This week the Columbus Foodletter broke the information that B.J. Lieberman and Bronwyn Haines, homeowners of Chapman’s Eat Market and Ginger Rabbit Jazz Membership, introduced that they’re changing the previous Hiraeth restaurant into Metsi’s Wooden-Fired Italian. Hiraeth had opened in the summertime of 2023 within the Quick North earlier than changing to an events-only venue in early summer season 2024. Metsi’s is projected to open early this summer season.
• Blackened Espresso Co. makes its debut this Sunday, April 20 inside Ace of Cups in Outdated North (2619 N. Excessive St.). The store options espresso and breakfast gadgets. For its opening day, hours shall be midday to five p.m.
• A brand new espresso store and cafe known as Start Cafe will check gentle opening hours beginning on Thursday, April 24. The store is situated at 8 E. Most important St. in Uptown Westerville.
• The primary Ohio location of Mochinut debuted yesterday at 994 W. Fifth Ave. in Grandview. The store options mochi donuts, boba tea, Korean scorching canines, and extra.
• A brand new retro-themed bar known as VHS Social Membership debuted final week at 520 S. Entrance St. within the Brewery District (former Brick American Kitchen and earlier than that Handke’s). Dropped at us by the proprietor of Basil Thai, the brand new outpost options 80s decor, arcade video games, plus drinks and bar snacks.
• Koshary King, which served Egyptian avenue fare in SoHud, introduced that they’ve shut down their meals truck. In a message posted to social media, they stated they plan to return in a unique type.
• A brand new vegetarian-focused Indian eatery known as Bikanervala debuted just lately at 3677 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin.
• This week Tortilla Avenue Meals‘s kiosk on the Columbus Commons opened for the season. (The Commons’ Thursday Meals Truck Meals Court docket returns on Could 1.)
• A franchise of Juice Time opens this Saturday, April 19 at 1722 Hilliard Rome Rd. in Hilliard. The store options juices, desserts, ice lotions, and different treats. They’ll be open from midday to midnight on their opening day, and from 6-9 p.m. they’re providing free Dubai cups to the primary 500 clients.

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