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German Village is about to get tastier in a few weeks when the latest addition to their restaurant scene opens to the public. Harvest Pizzeria is the brainchild of Chris Crader and his fiance Bethany Lovell, and it combines old school Italian traditions with the new wave of farm-to-table cooking.
“The concept for Harvest was born from a love of pizza and a desire to find top quality pizza in Columbus,” said Crader. “I felt there was a serious void in this area in German Village and Bethany and I decided that it was time to open a place of our own.”
Customers at Harvest might find that Chris is a familiar face in the local restaurant community. He got his start as a server and bartender at the Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus, and has worked as General Manager at Due Amici, Barrio and The Rossi.
“We were out looking at locations for our own venture, and we were shown this building on Fourth Street and immediately felt it would be the future home of Harvest Pizzeria,” explained Crader.
The location is tucked away on a stretch of Fourth Street located just south of Livingston Avenue. The front entrance contains a large patio space for al fresco dining, and the indoor area seats a cozy 24 guests.
“The decor is a mix of furniture made by an amish friend using local ash trees, and some metals to complement the warmth of the wood,” added Crader. “Our goal is to provide a comfortable space in which to enjoy good company and good food.”
Much of the menu will be composed of seasonal ingredients located within the state of Ohio, including some items grown at Chris’ farm in Canal Winchester or on the roof of the pizzeria in a container garden.
“Goose Foot Farm is located on a friend’s property in Canal Winchester,” said Crader. “We only cultivate about an acre, but do so intensively.”
“In the past I was growing a large assortment of vegetables, but this year I am focusing on tomatoes and peppers for the pizzeria,” he added.
Pizzas will be made on-site in a stone oven in a style most closely related to classic Neapolitan recipes.
“We are offering some traditional pizzas but also branching out with pizzas such as the ‘Yuma’, which has chorizo, sweet corn, Jalapeno, Roasted red peppers, havarti, and chipotle pepper spiked tomato sauce,” said Crader. “You will also find some local goat cheese on one with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, herb-olive oil, and sopressata.”
The pizzeria will be equipped with a full bar to offer a variety of ways for customers to wash down their dinners. An Italian-focused wine list will be at the forefront, along with locally brewed beer from Elevator.
Harvest Pizzeria is located at 495 S. 4th St in German Village and is working toward opening by the first of July. Hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, 11:30am to 11:00pm and Friday through Saturday, 11:30am to Midnight. Closed on Sundays.
More information can be found via Harvest Pizzeria’s Facebook Page.
Man the “YUMA” sounds great!
This is great news. A pizzaria will be a great addition to the village and I will be going here a lot!
This sounds awesome.
My day is made! That’s the perfect addition to the Village food offerings.
“Yuma” sounds very appetizing!
Well that’s happy! There can never be enough good pizza.
Will there be a bike rack? Pleeeeeease?
:)
FINALLY!! I agree 100% with the void of Pizza in this area, there is Planks which is OK but a very specific taste, and I do love Grandma’s Pizza but a nice “fancy” pizza place will be very welcomed.
Ok next we need a small sushi place. How this has not happened yet, with all that money floating around 43206…
I also like the hint toward the Neil Young album with the name and color choices. :)
Thanks for all the positive words everyone! We are so close to opening our doors. Will keep you all updated as to when we will be open.
To stephentszuter- no bike rack yet but we do have approx 100 feet of iron fence around the patio you are welcome to lock up to.
To melikecheese-thanks for noticing the tip of the hat to the great Neil Young. Agreed on the sushi idea.
Also any farmers out there who are interested in selling produce to Harvest please contact us at Matt@harvestpizzeria.com
Great news – Welcome to the neighborhood !
super excited to try this place and compare it to my columbus favorites: yellow brick, dewey’s, and mine.
Oh hey, I get it, Yuma. All pizzas names after albums? I like this place!
Welcome to 4th St from your neighbors at 548! I’m sure we’ll become acquainted rather well soon. :o)
Great to hear! My co worker Bryan and I live in G-ville and we’re dying for a good pizzeria in the hood. Plus, we need more options. Good luck!
Wonderful! Welcome to German Village!! We will visit as son as you open. If you would like, send us an email to help promote, gv@gvartleague.com….Do you have goat cheese pizzas?
I’m so excited to be working here. It’s going to be fantastic.
Has it opened yet? I have not heard any chatter…
According to Facebook, they’re opening tomorrow (Friday the 15th).