TownHall

IMPRESSIVE. I don't often write reviews.... but when something so worthwhile, creative, delicious and LIFE CHANGING comes to the Columbus scene... I can't pass up the opportunity to shout from the rooftops! (Which, btw, TownHall will be opening rather soon- I can't wait to see what amazingness that will bring to our lives!)

Yeah, I said it. Impressive. Everything about this place is impressive. The Food The presentation The ambiance The staff The ownership The ethos .... all of it.

A friend recommended we check it out and he described the food as bar food that's actually GOOD for you. He wasn't wrong, and it's so much more than that. Since TownHall is a restaurant, I'd certainly expect the food to take center stage and it absolutely does- so we'll start there.

TownHall has a NON-GMO menu that will please ALL different diets, Vegan, Keto, Paleo, Gluten- Free, etc. And I don't mean just one or two items you can choose from... this is the place I can bring ALL my friends with special diets and we will ALL be pouring over the multitude of scrumptious options.

First things first..."Shareables". I don't know what they do to those wings... but I want more of them in my life. lol (actually, I DO know what they do- because TownHall prides itself on transparency... so if you want the recipe, they are STOKED to give it to you so you can enjoy it at home. PS- they Sous Vide these keto-licious morsels before coating them in a gluten-free dry rub that will knock your socks off (don't worry- they aren't spicy, unless you dip them in the rebol hot sauce that comes on the side).

But let's talk about the bone broth. This isn't your average soup. Bone broth is the life giving stuff that we need to start talking about. Feeling gross? Under the weather? Gut issues? Feeling the pains of old age - or just that old sports injury? How about tired all the time? BONE BROTH. Seriously- do the research (you won't have to look far at all) this isn't new science, we've been using this and needing this for like... ever. It's about time we have it available to us when we go out to eat. You can keep it simple, you can get creative and make your own bougie broth... or you can go with their tried and true suggestions. Any way you go, you're in for a treat (and your body will thank you). YES. this comes in a paper cup, kinda resembling a coffee to go cup. Bone broth is meant to be drank. (the staff is cool though, so if you want a spoon just ask- no judgement was given.)

Bar food, yes please! I love me a BURGER. lol. no but seriously, I love burgers, lol, and this one didn't disappoint. I mean, everything here is fresh so... what can I say. Delish. The highlight for me though, was the truffle fries. Perfectly crispy, great taste and the perfect combo to a bar food favorite.

Thirsty? I don't know that I've seen a more interesting, diverse and plentiful drink menu (featuring non-alcoholic and alcoholic options). My wife got the Organic Ginger Turmeric Lemonade. I got a diet coke. (My wife likes all the healthy beverages, but with a burger... c'mon. I want a soda. I'm really glad that it wasn't an off-brand soda, either... it was diet coke. For a place that is marketed as a healthy restaurant, I have to say, I'm REALLY glad that they kept this as an option. After all, "TownHall believes that healthy does not mean perfect.") The bar was well stocked and ready to sling pretty much anything I might want to have, but in true style they have a pretty awesome alcoholic beverage menu that will mix in the goods as well! (I hear the Green Goddess is something to behold!)

So yeah, the food is pretty amazing and I can't wait to go back and try pretty much ANYTHING they have on the menu. TownHall goes beyond food though. There's an ethos that permeates everything here. There's a focus on slowing down (even though the service and food was quick), being in the moment and really soaking in life. There's an excitement in the air at TownHall about changing the way we eat and think about food.