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Restaurant Set to Open Early 2025
Second Uptown Concept Coming to Westerville
Asterisk Supper Club, located at 14 N. State St., is gaining a “sister” restaurant down the road inside the new West College Avenue development. Ampersand Asian Supper Club is expected to open at 32 W. College Ave. early next year.
The restaurants are owned and operated by Megan Ada with her husband and culinary director Joshua Cook. The Uptown location of Ampersand is the concept’s second location. the first is located on North High Street inside the Brunner Building in Downtown Columbus.
The pair plan to bring reinventions and inspirations on classic Asian dishes to the space with dishes like ramen, miso, rice bowls and more, Ada says Ampersand Asian Supper Club will serve fresh fare and fan-favorite dishes alike. She says Cook spent more than a year developing and mastering the menu.
“My dad's side of the family is from Guam where we lived for a few years when I was younger. Guam has a large Japanese influence so I ate a lot of ramen. When we had the opportunity to open a restaurant in the Short North, my husband, Chef Joshua, said we should do ramen. He worked on the menu for over a year before we opened and he has mastered it,” said Ada.
Ada shared that Ampersand is different from Asterisk in both menu and ambiance. She noted Ampersand will weave in Asian inspiration and flare through food and will provide a chic, modern feel to the atmosphere and decor.
“I’m most excited for the Westerville community to try how delicious our food is. I've told so many people about it in Westerville who don't go to the Short North very often, so now everyone can try it since we're a lot closer. We also have excellent Asian-inspired cocktails that I'm looking forward to bringing a unique twist to Westerville. Our ambiance will excite you,” said Ada.
Visit www.ampersandasiansupperclub.com to learn more as the opening date approaches.
