Food Network to feature Columbus favorite

From a local restaurant on national television to expansions of a pizza spot and celebrated bakery, there's a lot going on in food news this week.

Columbus restaurant to be featured on Food Network

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is now in the 45th season of hosting Diners, Drive-ins and Dives , and he's featuring a local favorite from his hometown of Columbus on an upcoming episode titled "From Breakfast to the Boot." The teaser for the episode calls the restaurant a "brunch bonanza" with a "funkalicious fried chicken French toast sammy." But it was the mention of dulce de leche pancake balls that give the best hint to the restaurant they'll likely be visiting . This leaves two questions: whether Fieri's crew filmed in Clintonville or Harrison West, and if pancake balls keep well enough to reheat and munch on during an evening viewing? These questions will be answered when the episode airs on Aug. 16.

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Resch's Bakery and Casa di Pizza announce second locations

Resch's, a family-owned bakery that has been operating on Livingston Ave. for over a century, has shared plans to open a second location in Gahanna at 150 N. Hamilton Road. In addition to serving as a storefront, the space will house production facilities. Also expanding is Grandview-area Casa di Pizza, who's pies have been recognized by Restaurant Guru and Slice of Columbus. A second location opened last week at 338 Hubbard Road in Galloway, according to a Facebook post shared by the restaurant.

Viral Dubai chocolate bar for sale in Columbus

A crunchy knafeh-filled chocolate bar that has been all the rage on TikTok this summer has found its way to local bakeries. Dubbed the "Viral Dubai chocolate bar," the crunchy stuffed bars are delighting people across the world for their explosions of texture and pistachio flavor. Locally, the bar has been spotted at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Company's shops in Lewis Center and Hilliard, Columbus Knafeh Shoppe in Dublin and Al Asqa Sweets on Schrock Rd. Columbus Monthly and Dispatch staff recently tasted the three versions sold by Al Asqa, and shared their thoughts on the popular treat.

Adelaide's Gin Joint closes

Old North bar and restaurant Adelaide's Gin Joint quietly closed recently , after a short but acclaimed run (including receiving a "Best New Restaurant" award from Columbus Monthly in 2024. The restaurant featured cocktails, innovative seasonal cuisine and lively music. Its assets are currently listed for sale .

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