Press Release:
First Columbus Street Food Hub Opens in Franklinton on April 30
Dinin’ Hall Hosts Community Celebration Week May 14-18 at 400 West Rich
COLUMBUS (April 9, 2012) — Dinin’ Hall, Columbus’ first street food hub, will open at the southeast corner of artist community 400 West Rich in Franklinton on April 30. It will host a Community Celebration Week from May 14 to May 18.
Designed to help evolve the Columbus street food experience, Dinin’ Hall provides a permanent outdoor station for mobile food vendors, a 1,300-square-foot indoor communal dining space accommodating up to 60 people, and a streamlined ordering system. Diners will order menu items from a truck, get a number and receipt, pay inside at a register, and have their food brought to their table. The sleek décor includes a 14-foot long communal table, bar-style seating, and modular tables. Many elements of the space have been made with salvaged materials.
Dinin’ Hall will be open Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Two to three food trucks will be on site each day. With a rotating roster of mobile eateries, it will represent a mix of established vendors and newcomers to the scene. It will place strong emphasis on ethnic specialties, from Korean street food and Polish pierogies to tacos and Caribbean delicacies. Parking is available in the lot at 400 West Rich and along Rich and Lucas Streets, and pick-up orders can be placed by calling 614-427-3560. Visit tinyurl.com/dininhall for a complete roster of food vendors.
In honor of its grand opening, Dinin’ Hall is hosting a Community Celebration Week on May 14-18. It’s partnering with nonprofit organizations that have a strong presence in Franklinton and will donate a portion of proceeds to each group. Representatives from each organization will be on site during their assigned days to engage with patrons.
Community Celebration Week (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day)
Monday, May 14
Food: Paddy Wagon Food Co. and Mojo Tago
Nonprofit: Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
Tuesday, May 15
Food: Ajumama and Street Thyme
Nonprofit: Furniture Bank of Central Ohio
Wednesday, May 16
Food: Pitabilities, Sophie’s Gourmet Pierogie, and Spinelli’s Deli
Nonprofit: Community for New Direction
Thursday, May 17
Food: Ajumama, Freedom a la Cart, and Green Meanie
Nonprofits: Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus and Franklinton Gardens
Friday, May 18
Food: Nicolasa’s, Short North Bagel Deli, and Sublime Smoke Mobile Kitchen
Nonprofit: Columbus Historical Society
Retail, Private Events, and Catering
In addition to being a street food hub, Dinin’ Hall will sell a variety of local products, including coffee beans, baked goods, honey, and jam. The space will be available to rent at minimum increments of two hours for meetings, fundraisers, and private parties. Dinin’ Hall associates will also manage catering services for a variety of mobile food vendors.
“Good food helps build good community,” said Eliza Ho, co-founder of Dinin’ Hall. “We believe that Dinin’ Hall will strengthen Columbus’ reputation as a bustling mobile food destination.”
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