Friday Meals Bites: Katalina’s joins Bexley; Yawning Bear Bread, Excessive Financial institution speakeasy open; Taft’s closes

There’s at all times so much occurring within the Columbus restaurant world! Right here’s the most recent:

• At the moment the quirky cafe recognized for its pancake balls opens its third location! Dubbed Katalina’s Tres, the brand new Katalina’s is situated at 2741 E. Principal St. in Bexley. It joins their authentic cafe in Harrison West and their second spot, Katalina’s, Too in Clintonville! Click on right here to learn extra in regards to the new Katalina’s Tres!
• Tomorrow – Saturday, Nov. 2 – Yawning Bear Bread Company opens its first storefront at 999 Mt. Vernon Ave. within the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. The bakery has been a staple of native markets over current years, and took over the outdated Three Bites Bakery area after Three Bites moved to Broad and Excessive downtown.
• This week Excessive Financial institution Distillery in Westerville opened its new speakeasy, dubbed XXI, for the twenty first Modification. The speakeasy is situated within the basement of Excessive Financial institution’s latest location, and incorporates components that recall the constructing’s authentic function as a put up workplace.
• Additionally this week, Cincinnati-based Taft’s Brewing introduced abruptly that its Columbus location, the Taft’s Brewporium, has closed. The brewpub was situated at 440 W. Broad St. in Franklinton’s Gravity growth, and was recognized for Taft’s beers and New Haven-style pizzas. This follows on the closure of Taft’s Ale Home in Cincinnati earlier this yr.
• A brand new pizza store based mostly out of Findlay, Ohio, known as Jac & Do’s on High, has opened a Columbus location at 1607 N. Excessive St. within the former Slammie’s on Excessive area.
• Tune in to the food Community tonight – Friday, Nov. 1 – at 9 p.m. to see Columbus’ personal Wario’s Beef & Pork on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives! It joins an inventory of Columbus eating places which were lately featured, together with Katalina’s, Joya’s Cafe, King Gyros Greek Restaurant, and others.
• This week Legislation Fowl cocktail bar hosted one other version of its pizza pop-up known as Wolf Pizza. The present pop-up runs by way of Sunday, Nov. 3 from 5-10 p.m. Friends are suggested to reach early, since they’ve been promoting out.
• Martini Modern Italian within the Quick North introduced that it’s closed by way of Nov. 8 for a refresh of its area.
• Columbus Meals Adventures is internet hosting a special dinner with Katzinger’s Deli on Thursday, Nov. 7, in honor of the deli’s fortieth anniversary. The night will embrace tales, meals, and a particular beer brewed for the event.
• The Worthington Farmers Market strikes indoors for its winter season beginning this Saturday, Nov. 2.
• There’s nonetheless time to expertise Diwali celebrations and specials at each Rooh and the brand new Flour Fashionable Pasta Bar.
• The North Market Bridge Park has a pair occasions arising subsequent week! The Taste of the Market gala is Friday, Nov. 8 and the Harvest Market is Saturday, Nov. 9.
• Tickets at the moment are on sale for The Daily Growler‘s annual beer and donut pairings on Sunday, Dec. 1. You snag seats by way of their web site for scheduled tastings at their Higher Arlington and German Village shops.

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