Friday Meals Bites: Excessive on Brunch pop-up kicks off, Shibam Espresso debuts

Picture courtesy of Lara Pipia

There’s all the time quite a bit taking place within the Columbus restaurant world! Right here’s the most recent:

• A brand new weekly brunch pop-up known as Excessive on Brunch kicks off this Sunday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to at Antiques on Excessive. Created by chef Lara Pipia, the occasion options dishes like focaccia sandwiches, candy and savory rice bowls, salads, donuts, a child’s menu, and extra.
• A brand new Yemeni espresso store known as Shibam Espresso opened just lately at 8310 Sancus Blvd. close to Polaris. Just like Qamaria and Qahwah Home, the Yemeni espresso store chain is predicated out of jap Michigan and options conventional coffees and snacks.
• Maison Skalli teased on social media that they’re increasing to a second location. The Moroccan bakery and brunch cafe opened final April at 2746 Competition Lane in Dublin. They haven’t launched any particular particulars concerning the second location but.
• ZenCha Tea Salon within the Quick North is beneath new possession and is now known as ZC Tea Home. It just lately tender opened whereas the brand new homeowners are revamping menus and different choices, together with cocktails and small plates. The cafe is situated at 982 N. Excessive St.
• Yesterday Columbus’ personal Royal Flamingo Espresso simply took dwelling a pair of bronze medals from the Golden Bean Americas competitors in Guatemala for his or her filter espresso and their espresso with milk!
• In case you missed the latest information, Outerbelt Brewing in Carroll, Ohio has bought Homestead Beer Co. and Coronary heart State Brewing. Homestead and Coronary heart State had been mixed in a Gahanna taproom, which just lately turned Noble Reduce Distillery’s new bar. Homestead’s kitchen and taproom in Canal Winchester stays open.
• A brand new central Ohio location of Teriyaki Insanity tender opened this week at 7105 N. Excessive St. Suite 110 in Worthington.

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