I remember the first time I ever made a latte—not to be confused with latte art, which is something most definitely outside the realm of my artistic capabilities.
And I mean a real live latte, steaming milk and pulling espresso and all that jazz. Is latte art school a thing? Not sure if I’d pass.
I acquired said latte skills at The Market Italian Village, a sister restaurant to Alchemy that opened just a few months before we did in summer of 2014. It was like the big sister! The plan was for Alchemy to have a basic coffee menu, so of course I had to learn my way around the espresso machine. We no longer offer espresso due to a lack of space, but hopefully we will again in the future. The Market taught me lots of tips and tricks of the trade and will always hold a special place in my heart.
You can tell from my Instagram posts that I still spend a lot of time at The Market. Sometimes we’ll hold meetings there and sometimes I’ll just post up by the window with my laptop while I enjoy a homemade peanut butter muffin and coffee. Sometimes I’ll act like I’m doing things but really I’m just wondering why I can’t make muffins that good at home.
I’m really excited about today’s post because in my humble opinion, finding really good food in Columbus is no easy task. The Market recently welcomed to their team Tyler Minnis, former chef and owner of Angry Bear Kitchen. I met Tyler and his brother Collin last year when we were named 2016 Columbus Tastemakers. Collin now manages the front of house operations and also curates the cocktail menu.
You also may know Stephan, the super friendly and knowledgable one with his hands in both the front and back of house. I never imagined that we’d all end up working in the same company, but I’m so glad to see them both thriving in this new environment today.
Now let’s rewind and talk more about what makes The Market so darn special. It’s essentially a bistro cafe, coffee shop, deli counter, and old world market all rolled into one. A real gem! It has the look and feel of a market you’d visit in Europe, with open air windows, a rounded ceiling, and of course a wood-fired oven in the back.
Chef Tyler’s menu features unique, chef-driven dishes made with local, seasonal ingredients. “The menu draws inspiration from the changing seasons, with selections from the restaurant’s kitchen, deli case, and wood burning oven. I start with the vegetables. The meat comes later,” explains Chef Tyler.
“My take on food is to make it fun and exciting. We want to put things on the plate that other people in town aren’t yet doing. That excitement in the kitchen extends to our servers and staff making for a unique and enjoyable experience for our customer.”
Chef’s favorite tapa-style small plate offerings this season include the the house-made Gnocchi with creamed brussels sprouts, smoked Ohio maple syrup (the best!), and crispy sage and the Braised Chickpeas with roasted brussels sprouts, pomegranate mint pesto, and pickled date. The latter also happens to be one of my very favorites!
While The Market is by no means plant-based fare, they have plenty of options for us herbivores. To start out, the marinated almonds with citrus, garlic and rosemary are not to be missed. I also always order the Burnt Carrot Salad with wood-fired carrots with za’atar spice and persimmon salsa verde. It’s a really unique dish with flavors and textures that hit every note.
When it comes to large plates, the Wood-Fired Cauliflower with fennel puree, spelt, sherry, golden raisins and hazelnut picada is my go-to. Whenever the vegetable is the star of the dish, I’m always super impressed. I’ve also tried the free form lasagna and holy moly, I could’ve finished off the entire pan myself!
The Market also has a super innovate drink list and killer brunch menu. Shakshouka, anyone?
My friends at The Market were kind enough to give away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky Hummusapien reader! This giveaway is open to local residents only. The giveaway will end Sunday, February 12th at 12:00pm EST. The winner will be notified via email.
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:
- Follow me and The Market on Instagram
- Leave a comment on this post telling me what menu item your most excited to try!
I hope you enjoy this little neighborhood gem as much as I do!
The Wood-Fired Cauliflower looks amazing!!!
Amanda
http://girlaboutcolumbus.com
The Wood-Fired Cauliflower looks amazing!!!
Amanda
http://girlaboutcolumbus.com
Looking forward to trying the shakshouka, one of my faves.
Looking forward to trying the shakshouka, one of my faves.
Can I enter to gift my friend who lives in C-bus? I would make her try the braised chickpeas and the wood fired cauliflower for me 🙂
Can I enter to gift my friend who lives in C-bus? I would make her try the braised chickpeas and the wood fired cauliflower for me 🙂
Gnocchi with creamed Brussels sprouts?? Sounds like a dream?
Gnocchi with creamed Brussels sprouts?? Sounds like a dream?
The Market looks SO cool! Congratulations to all of you guys — you created such a beautiful looking space! ?
The Market looks SO cool! Congratulations to all of you guys — you created such a beautiful looking space! ?
I’d love to try the Wood Fired Cauliflower. 🙂 Have a great Monday.
I’d love to try the Wood Fired Cauliflower. 🙂 Have a great Monday.
Those burnt carrots sound dreeeamy! Goat cheese harissa to top it off…holay smokes.
Those burnt carrots sound dreeeamy! Goat cheese harissa to top it off…holay smokes.
The burnt carrots and freeform lasagna look DELICIOUS. Might just have to go there this weekend to sample a little bit of everything.
The burnt carrots and freeform lasagna look DELICIOUS. Might just have to go there this weekend to sample a little bit of everything.
The wood-fired cauliflower looks great, I want to try that one.
The wood-fired cauliflower looks great, I want to try that one.
I can never find good gnocchi, so I’m so excited to try this one!!!
I can never find good gnocchi, so I’m so excited to try this one!!!
Mmmm, I want to try something from each section of the menu! I’ll start with the almonds. Then it is the chickpeas, burnt carrots, fungi pizza….it all sounds amazing!
Mmmm, I want to try something from each section of the menu! I’ll start with the almonds. Then it is the chickpeas, burnt carrots, fungi pizza….it all sounds amazing!
Mmm the shakshouka with the espresso milk punch for brunch sounds awesome.
Hey, Nicole! You’re the winner! Email me at [email protected] for info on your gift card. Thanks!
Mmm the shakshouka with the espresso milk punch for brunch sounds awesome.
Hey, Nicole! You’re the winner! Email me at [email protected] for info on your gift card. Thanks!
i am planning on visiting columbus hopefully april- may…i cant wait to try the village and alchemy.
i am planning on visiting columbus hopefully april- may…i cant wait to try the village and alchemy.
I’d love to try all of the pizzas!
I’d love to try all of the pizzas!
I’m all about brunch. That Market Waffle sounds totally awesome!
I’m all about brunch. That Market Waffle sounds totally awesome!
How can I choose just ONE dish to try?! It all sounds toooo yummy! Gonna go with the gnocchi… sweet potatoes, brussels and maple syrup in the same dish?! Sign me up! 🙂
How can I choose just ONE dish to try?! It all sounds toooo yummy! Gonna go with the gnocchi… sweet potatoes, brussels and maple syrup in the same dish?! Sign me up! 🙂
The IMV is my ultimate go to and favorite place to eat in Columbus! Hands down. When friends and family come to visit I always take them for breakfast after church or for dinner with one of my favorite bottles of wine. My boyfriend is visiting from Oklahoma this weekend and I’m sure we will be wanting to try to sweet potatoe gnocchi more than just once! 🙂 way to go IMV!
The IMV is my ultimate go to and favorite place to eat in Columbus! Hands down. When friends and family come to visit I always take them for breakfast after church or for dinner with one of my favorite bottles of wine. My boyfriend is visiting from Oklahoma this weekend and I’m sure we will be wanting to try to sweet potatoe gnocchi more than just once! 🙂 way to go IMV!
For brunch I would love to try the shakshouka. Ive never tried the grilled cauliflower, but it sounds amazing. That would be my go to for dinner!
For brunch I would love to try the shakshouka. Ive never tried the grilled cauliflower, but it sounds amazing. That would be my go to for dinner!
Yum! Freeform lasagna looks awesome!! I have driven by this spot a few times and can’t wait to stop! Great post 🙂
Yum! Freeform lasagna looks awesome!! I have driven by this spot a few times and can’t wait to stop! Great post 🙂
Burnt Carrot Salad with wood-fired carrots with za’atar spice and persimmon salsa verde.
OMG THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!
Burnt Carrot Salad with wood-fired carrots with za’atar spice and persimmon salsa verde.
OMG THAT SOUNDS AMAZING!!!!
my boyfriend + i were just at the market on saturday. a table beside us ordered that guanciale + egg pizza. it looked so dope! i have to give that a try!
my boyfriend + i were just at the market on saturday. a table beside us ordered that guanciale + egg pizza. it looked so dope! i have to give that a try!
I keep meaning to go there for their pizza!
I keep meaning to go there for their pizza!
I was just saying the other day that I still need to try out The Market! I had heard it was good, but oh my goodness these dishes sound UN.RE.AL. I need that Wood-Fired Cauliflower in my life ASAP.
I was just saying the other day that I still need to try out The Market! I had heard it was good, but oh my goodness these dishes sound UN.RE.AL. I need that Wood-Fired Cauliflower in my life ASAP.
Ahh everything sounds so delicious! I’d especially like to try the Burnt Carrots…it sounds so different from anything I’ve seen!
Ahh everything sounds so delicious! I’d especially like to try the Burnt Carrots…it sounds so different from anything I’ve seen!
The baked feta and the whole brunch menu looks amazing!!
The baked feta and the whole brunch menu looks amazing!!
Pick one thing? Impossible! Shakshouka might have to be my first choice! Can’t find that too many (any?) places around here! Thanks Alexis!
Pick one thing? Impossible! Shakshouka might have to be my first choice! Can’t find that too many (any?) places around here! Thanks Alexis!
I’m already salivating thinking about that cauliflower dish! Although anything with zaatar is also amazing. Or Brussels. Food Decisions are difficult
I’m already salivating thinking about that cauliflower dish! Although anything with zaatar is also amazing. Or Brussels. Food Decisions are difficult
Ummmm give me all of that wood fired cauliflower!!❤❤ (though tbh it all looks amaze balls)
Ummmm give me all of that wood fired cauliflower!!❤❤ (though tbh it all looks amaze balls)
We would LOVE to try the burnt carrots, braised chickpeas and brussels sprouts, and of course the lasagna! All of this sounds amazing.
We would LOVE to try the burnt carrots, braised chickpeas and brussels sprouts, and of course the lasagna! All of this sounds amazing.
I’ve had my eye on the gnocchi soup for awhile, but the wood-fired cauliflower might have just taken the lead!
Great post, thanks so much for a little more depth into the pretty market on Summit!
I’ve had my eye on the gnocchi soup for awhile, but the wood-fired cauliflower might have just taken the lead!
Great post, thanks so much for a little more depth into the pretty market on Summit!
I love their brunch, especially anything that can include smoked salmon! I am pretty intrigued by both the cavatelli and gnocchi small plates, though.
I love their brunch, especially anything that can include smoked salmon! I am pretty intrigued by both the cavatelli and gnocchi small plates, though.
I’m already full after the snack plates section… batata harra, marcona almonds and baked feta… yum!
I’m already full after the snack plates section… batata harra, marcona almonds and baked feta… yum!
Need that gnocchi in my life!!!!
Need that gnocchi in my life!!!!
I peeped the brunch menu and the waffle sounds to die for!! Plus ummm every brunch cocktail. My long-distance BF lives in Columbus and this would be such a fun date for us!
I peeped the brunch menu and the waffle sounds to die for!! Plus ummm every brunch cocktail. My long-distance BF lives in Columbus and this would be such a fun date for us!
The shakshouka sounds amazing!
The shakshouka sounds amazing!
I would love to try the Wood-Fired Cauliflower! Yum!!
Absolutely delicious! So lucky to have them.
I would love to try the Wood-Fired Cauliflower! Yum!!
Absolutely delicious! So lucky to have them.
Those brussel sprouts look amazing!!!!
Brussels > Everything
Those brussel sprouts look amazing!!!!
Brussels > Everything
You had me at house-made gnocchi ?
You had me at house-made gnocchi ?