Friday Meals Bites: Firefly Vineyard and Capri open, Katzinger’s celebrates 40 years

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There’s all the time so much taking place within the Columbus restaurant world! Right here’s the most recent:

• A brand new gathering spot known as Firefly Vineyard is holding its grand opening in Outdated Hilliard this week. Described as an “city vineyard,” Firefly is positioned at 5435 Franklin St., down the road from Middle Avenue Market. It options quite a lot of house-made wines and snacks.
• A brand new cocktail-centric sports activities bar known as Capri additionally opened this week at 39 E. Homosexual St. downtown. Capri is run by the oldsters behind the recently-shuttered Bistrolino in German Village, and options a mixture of traditional and inventive cocktails, plus elevated bar snacks like lamb meatballs, za’atar rooster wings, and lobster mac and cheese.
• Katzinger’s Deli is celebrating its fortieth anniversary subsequent week Thursday, Oct. 24 with a celebration at their German Village location. That evening they’ll supply complimentary hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic drinks, and dwell music. You’ll be able to RSVP via this hyperlink. Katzinger’s can be partnering with Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, which brewed a particular rye pilsner named 1984. Moreover, Columbus Meals Adventures is internet hosting a celebratory feast at Katzinger’s on Thursday, Nov. 7. You’ll be able to e book seats right here.
• As we speak Hoyo’s Kitchen opens its new burger idea, Rhino Smashburger Co., at Bubbly Meals Corridor in New Albany. It’ll serve burgers, loaded fries, and shakes.
• A brand new cocktail bar known as Sand Valley Cocktail Membership was introduced this week; it’s slated to open early in 2025 at 6770 Riverside Dr. in Dublin’s Bridge Park.
• Yoshi Yum lately open a 3rd central Ohio location at 3889 Powell Rd., which was beforehand a Mr. Hibachi location.
• Tune in to the Meals Community tonight at 9 p.m. to see Worthington’s personal Joya’s Cafe featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives.
• This week Three Tigers Brewing in Granville and Brew Brothers at Scioto Downs took house bronze metals on the Higher American Beer Competition in Denver. Three Tigers snagged an award for his or her oatmeal stout, whereas Brew Brothers earned some {hardware} for his or her English gentle. They’re two of seven Ohio breweries that took house medals.
• The German Village Apple Fest is that this Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the nook of Metropolis Park and Thurman avenues.
• And on Sunday is Worthington’s Sunday Fundays, with the theme of Spooky Pooch Get together. There might be meals vehicles, specials from native eating places, avenue distributors, performers, and a parade of costumed pets.
• On Nov. 20 Columbus Month-to-month Journal is internet hosting its fall cocktail competitors at Vitria’s on the Sq..

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