Such a large, awesome space in German Village and a unique experience on Taco Tuesday! The Kitchen is definitely an underrated spot... they do Taco Tuesday every Tuesday night with a different theme, and it's open to the public! Outside of Tuesday nights, they are primarily closed for private functions (showers, corporate events, birthdays, etc.) other than their participatory dining experiences which you can sign up for on their website. Those are fairly expensive ($60-$80 per person) so I haven't made it to one of those yet, but it sounds like an awesome idea! And now that I've tried their food, I'm even more motivated to try it.
The week I attended, the taco theme was The Muppets. No idea why, because that doesn't sound like a theme that would make sense for tacos, but they made it work! It resulted in a very colorful menu board with Muppets characters and creative menu choices. Miss Piggy had a pork belly taco, Kermit had a vegetarian option, plus many others. I was also surprised at the variety of options outside of tacos, including a salad, lemon pepper wings, quesadillas, and polenta fries. Everything was reasonably priced ($3 per taco, $4-$7 for everything else) so my bill was around $11. Not a bad deal! They also offer a variety of cocktails each week to match the theme, as well as a dessert option. Honestly though, with Jeni's, Kittie's Cakes, and Pistachia Vera all within a mile, it will be difficult for you not to try one of those afterwards...
As for the space, it is gorgeous. It's an old brick building, and as I approached, I assumed that it would be a tiny little place like many other restaurants in German Village. I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was about 4 times larger than I anticipated, with beautiful hardwood floors, lots of open space, and even fresh cut flowers at all of the tables! It is a more casual experience as you walk up to the bar to order food/drinks and then receive a ticket to drop off to the kitchen staff. You can also get your own water from a dispenser near the kitchen, but I am not sure if they offer soft drinks. A few minutes later, your food is delivered to your table and then the real fun begins! Everyone in my group enjoyed their meal, and I thought that everything tasted very fresh. I can also tell that they put a lot of thought into coming up with creative combinations of ingredients.
Bonus: you don't have to wait for your check to show up since you pay when you order, so you can head out as soon as you finish eating. My crew headed to The Book Loft down the street because it's supposedly a big touristy spot in Columbus and none of us had ever been. And it is a lot of fun! So there you go, I just planned your next weeknight adventure. You're welcome. Enjoy your tacos and books! read more