Archive - The Columbus Foodletter

Dine Like an Expert: Hawaiian Plate Lunches, Musubi and More

Columbus Foodletter friend Cindy Lum shares her Hawaiian cuisine expertise.

11 hrs ago •

In Downtown Columbus, Tonkatsu Done Right

In food news, The Mochi Shop opens this weekend, and Dayou International Market adds a Chinese food vendor.

Mar 20 •

Exclusive: Chef Andrew Smith’s Isla is Targeting Early Summer Opening

See renderings of the forthcoming Merion Village restaurant.

Mar 18 •

A Look at the History of Chinese Restaurants in Columbus

Our search for the first Chinese restaurant in the city, plus local food news

Mar 13 •

One Man's Quest to Cook Every National Dish from Around the World

Hilltop resident Zach Henkel is halfway through the massive undertaking, which he expects to take eight years in total.

Mar 11 •

Our Current Sandwich Obsessions

We Asked Columbus Folks To Share Their Current Sandwich Obsessions (Spoiler: People Love Wario’s)

Mar 6 •

5 Food Trends We're Seeing in Columbus, from Focaccia Sammies to Chopped Cheese

Plus, Columbus coffee roasters did the city proud at this year's Golden Bean World Series.

Mar 4 •

February 2025

Coffee Shop-Bar Hybrids are Popping Up All Over Columbus

Plus, tickets are on sale for Columbus Monthly's Best New Restaurants event.

Feb 27 •

When You Go to the BMV, Go Hungry

Bethia shares how you, too, can optimize a trip to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, plus a quick reintroduction from the Foodletter team.

Feb 25 •

Dine Like an Expert: Ukrainian Fare at Créme de la Créme

Plus, a tea-focused cafe in the Short North gets a refresh.

Feb 20 •

Fancy Some French Tacos or Algerian Pizza? Here’s Where to Find Them in Columbus

Plus, a preview of the new Sunday pop up "High on Brunch" by Dr. Wich

Feb 18 •

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Part 3: Can Columbus Be a Good Food City Without a Signature Dish?

We wrap up our "Food City" series, and Erin recommends a breakfast item that's out of this world.

Feb 13 •

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