Archive - The Columbus Foodletter

Egyptian Fare, Entertainment & Originality are on the Menu at Lailaty Cafe

This South Side restaurant, which blends traditional fare and modern technology, is a welcome addition in an area dominated by chains.

13 hrs ago • Andy Dehus

Inside Tensuke Ramen’s Shift to Craft Over Convenience

We talked to Tensuke's general manager about recent changes, plus the former Happy Greek space has a new tenant.

May 12 • Bethia Woolf

Foodletter Eats: Coffee at Palomino, Lunch at Wolf's Ridge & a Bakery on Wheels

A look at Columbus spots we've enjoyed lately

May 8 • Bethia Woolf and Andy Dehus

Gluten-Free Gab: Meet the Dietician Behind Braised & Broiled Bakeshop

Plus, where to find more gluten-free foods; and, in food news, The Little Grand Market adds a Mediterranean vendor.

May 6 • Erin Edwards

April 2026

Supper on a Stick: Skewers are Everywhere Right Now in Columbus

A whirlwind tour of 15+ countries, and the meat-on-sticks that unite them; plus, food news

Apr 30 • Bethia Woolf

Preview: Wolf’s Ridge at Worthington Inn Opens

After a seven year hiatus, Wolf's Ridge is ready to reintroduce the Worthington Inn to Central Ohio diners. It opens April 29.

Apr 28 • Bethia Woolf

Linworth’s Growing Food & Drink Scene is Worth Exploring

You'll find Southern fare, Venezuelan arepas, spicy Sichuan cuisine and more in this growing business district.

Apr 24 • Erin Edwards, Andy Dehus, and Bethia Woolf

Shop Like an Expert: Turkish Food at Istanbul Market

Tulip Cafe's co-founder Hatice Kucuker shares what to look for at Istanbul Market, plus local food news.

Apr 21 • Bethia Woolf

Reader Q&A + Our Primer on Skewer-Style Hot Pot

One reader asked us to hunt down muffulettas, plus we paid a visit to the new Chinese hot pot restaurant Gold Cudgel.

Apr 16 • Erin Edwards, Andy Dehus, and Bethia Woolf

Litchi Opening Soon in the Short North

Daniel Chen's new Pan-Asian restaurant is bringing viral Japanese pancakes and more to the former Ampersand space.

Apr 14 • Bethia Woolf

Travel: It's a Great Time to Dine in Tokyo

That conventional wisdom that Japan is expensive? Think again.

Apr 9 • Andy Dehus

An Instant Noodle Library? You’ll Find One at Ramyun EZ

The new Korean food spot opens April 10, plus more local restaurant openings.

Apr 7 • Bethia Woolf

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