Taste what's on the menu for 614 Restaurant Week, running Monday through Saturday

Belinda M. Paschal, Columbus Dispatch
Updated ·3 min read
If you think this cured duck breast with cheesy potato fondue and criollo sauce at FYR Short North is to die for, wait till you try the wood oven butternut squash flatbread being offered by the eatery during 614 Restaurant Week.
If you think this cured duck breast with cheesy potato fondue and criollo sauce at FYR Short North is to die for, wait till you try the wood oven butternut squash flatbread being offered by the eatery during 614 Restaurant Week.

The holiday feasts of Christmas have long since been digested, but it's time to loosen those belts again for an even bigger spread of culinary creations.

With 614 Restaurant Week kicking off on Monday, foodies of all flavors will have the opportunities to sample a smorgasbord of scrumptious sustenance.

The annual event, which runs through Saturday, will feature more than 150 local restaurants serving three-course meals — including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options — ranging from $15 to $50.

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In addition to devouring delectable dishes, food fanatics can enter a giveaway in which 10 lucky winners will receive dinner for two at one of Restaurant Week's participating locations. A grand prizewinner will get a two-night stay at The Acres Cabins in Hocking Hills.

The giveaway also gives back to the community. For every entry, a quarter will be donated to On Our Sleeves up to $5,000. On Our Sleeves is a movement that supports and advocates for children's mental health.

For giveaway guidelines and more details, visit 614now.com/restaurant-week-giveaway-jan-2024.

Here are a half-dozen of the participating eateries and a sampling of the epic edibles they'll be offering:

Alqueria, 247 King Ave.

This longtime 614 favorite will be dishing up delicacies such as buttermilk fried shrimp highlighted by green onions, honey and gochujang aioli, red wine-braised short ribs with herb mascarpone potato puree and crispy Brussels sprouts and salted caramel creme brulee. The meal costs $40 per diner and is available as dine-in or carry-out.

At last year's 614 Restaurant Week, the tres leches cake was a big hit at Alqueria, where this year's offerings promise to be just as palate-pleasing.
At last year's 614 Restaurant Week, the tres leches cake was a big hit at Alqueria, where this year's offerings promise to be just as palate-pleasing.

FYR Short North, 404 N. High St.

Located on the ground floor of the Hilton Columbus Downtown, FYR is offering dine-in-only eats for $50 per patron including wood-oven butternut squash flatbread laden with house-made duck ham, creamy goat cheese, arugula, endives, green apples and pistachio dressing. Another of the restaurant's selections will be grilled bondiola de cerdo — a grilled pork shoulder steak with roasted boniato and walnut puree and Zaftig Heavy Hearted amber beer sauce.

Grandview Cafe, 1455 W. 3rd Ave.

In addition to chili, French onion soup and garlic fried, beer-battered dill pickles, Grandview Cafe will feature pan-seared Faroe Island salmon and a toasted orzo salad with feta, Brussel sprouts, roasted rainbow carrots, spinach, arugula and orange-maple vinaigrette dressing, as well as a small selection of house wines. This is a bargain at $20 per customer, available for dine-in only.

If down-home fare with a fancy twist is your preference, the menu at Subourbon Southern Kitchen will tantalize your taste buds.
If down-home fare with a fancy twist is your preference, the menu at Subourbon Southern Kitchen will tantalize your taste buds.

Subourbon Southern Kitchen & Spirits, 2234 W. Dublin-Granville Road

Known for its comforting yet refined fare, Subourbon's dine-in and carry-out options will range from oysters Rockefeller and maque choux (a creamy corn soup with bell peppers, onions, and celery, topped with creme fraiche and bacon lardons) to hush puppies and sausage and chicken jambalaya, plus good old-fashioned sweet potato pie. All this and more for just $35.

Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar, 2400 E. Main St., Bexley

For the low price of $25, dine-in patrons can choose from not three, but four courses of tasty traditionals such as chicken and vegetable pakora, chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, chicken vindaloo, two kinds of naan bread and kheer, an Indian-style rice pudding served cool and sprinkled with pistachios.

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Azteca Mexican Grill, 3962 Powell Road, Powell

If your tastes run South of the border, Azteca has plenty to satisfy your cravings. For $30 apiece, you can dine in or carry out Mexican potato skins topped with pico de gallo, melted cheese and jalapeno peppers, as well as carne asada, Carol's Cadillac fajitas made from charbroiled and seasoned skirt steak and more. Top it off with some fried ice cream and it's a fiesta in your belly! The restaurant also is offering specials on Maker's Mark Manhattans and Old Fashioneds for $10 each.

For a complete list of businesses participating in 614 Restaurant Week, visit 614now.com/restaurant-week-jan-2024.

bpaschal@dispatch.com

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 614 Restaurant Week runs Jan. 22-27 in Columbus