Archive - The Columbus Foodletter

Dine Like an Expert: How to Enjoy Dim Sum

Plus, the list of 2025 James Beard Award finalists is out. There's always next year, Columbus.

Apr 3, 2025 • Bethia Woolf

Out of 1,000 Recipes, This is My Cookbook Club’s All-Time Favorite

Plus, Mezcla is forced to close temporarily, and Wolf's Ridge Brewing adds pizza.

Jan 27 • Bethia Woolf

Our Favorite Bites and Dishes in 2025

Happy New Year! As we kick off 2026, forgive us if we're still reminiscing about some of our favorite bites from the past year.

Jan 2 • Erin Edwards, Bethia Woolf, and Andy Dehus

Here’s Where to Find Venezuelan Food in Columbus

With the South American country thrust into the headlines, we decided to give some love to local restaurants serving Venezuelan fare.

Jan 9 • Bethia Woolf

2026 Preview: 12 Things to Look Forward to in Columbus Food & Drink

From Amara to Wolf's Ridge at The Worthington Inn, the local food scene has plenty of exciting developments in store this year.

Jan 21 • Erin Edwards

Local Millers is Bringing Ohio-Grown Grain to Columbus Tables

We visited this mill in Carroll, Ohio, to learn why it's becoming a darling of local bakeries and markets, plus Central Ohio food news.

Mar 17 • Bethia Woolf

Posh Teatime Co. Finds a Permanent Home in Franklinton

In today's edition, where to find a proper afternoon tea service in Columbus plus food news.

Mar 3 • Bethia Woolf

Part 1: Are You a Consumer, Customer or Guest?

Plus, two Central Ohio artisans are finalists for the 2026 Good Food Awards and other food news.

Jan 30 • Andy Dehus

Chef BJ Lieberman is Opening a Wood-Fired Italian Restaurant in the Short North

Plus, where to find cherry blossom-inspired treats this sakura season.

Apr 15, 2025 • Erin Edwards and Bethia Woolf

Favorite New Dining Experiences: Haru Omakase

Plus, a detour near Cincinnati leads to a trove of Uzbek cuisine.

Oct 31, 2024 • Andy Dehus and Bethia Woolf

A Pair of New Concepts Signal an Exciting Year for Indonesian Food in Columbus

BALIBOX and Nusantara aim to showcase a long-neglected cuisine in Central Ohio. Plus, please send us your food-related questions!

Feb 27 • Erin Edwards

Markets: Why We Love Mediterranean Food Imports

What you'll find inside this longtime Old North market, plus a fried chicken recommendation from Nashville

Mar 27, 2025 • Bethia Woolf and Erin Edwards

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