Friday Food Bites: Big Apple Breakfast Co. closing, Orale Guey Mexican Cafe joins east side

There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:

• The owners of Big Apple Breakfast Co. announced that it will be closing on March 30. The New York City-style sandwich shop has been operating out of the Worthington Pizza Primo since late 2022, featuring a variety of sandwiches, French toast sticks, coffee, and other eats.
• Orale Guey Mexican Café, Bar, and Grill soft opened last week at 3415 E. Broad St., in the former Zorba’s Diner/Block’s Bagels space. The family-run business originally started as a food truck, which continues to operate on the east side. The new cafe is currently open serving Mexican breakfast and lunch dishes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream reopens for the season this Saturday, March 15. The ice cream shop, which has earned national acclaim for its international flavors, is located at 1947 Hard Rd.
• Dawn’s Fish & Chicken, which recently shuttered its new Gahanna location due to building issues, announced on social media this week that it’s moving into the former Little Palace space at 240 S. Fourth St. downtown.
• A new Palestinian restaurant called Al Manakeesh opens this Saturday, March 15 at 6181 Sawmill Rd. #A in Dublin.
• Rockmill Brewery announced a permanent partnership with Backcountry BBQ. The barbecue joint has appeared regularly at the brewery prior, but now they’ll be available any time the brewery is open.
• The owners of Golden China at 1926 Brice Rd. in Reynoldsburg announced on their website that they closed permanently as of March 1. The restaurant had been open since 1994.
• Multiple sources have reported that Bareburger is taking over the shuttered Melt space at Easton. The space is located at 4206 Worth Ave. This would join the Bareburger location in the Short North across from the Convention Center.
• Next Monday is St. Patrick’s Day! Make sure you celebrate by enjoying an Irish breakfast!

Some culinary events coming up!

• On Friday, March 21, Weiland’s Market hosts a Single Mingle. The after-hours event includes drinks, tastings, and live music.
• Tickets are still available to Columbus Monthly‘s Best New Restaurants 2025 showcase on Thursday, March 25. Held at The Stack at the Municipal Light Plant, the event will feature samples from the winning restaurants and cocktails from Noble Cut Distillery.

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