Unique restaurant and social enterprise opening in Franklin County Courthouse this month

The Franklin County Courthouse is getting a brand-new food concept that doubles as a social enterprise.

Located on the 16th floor of the Franklin County Courthouse, Cafe Overlook will do what its name suggests–overlook the city of Columbus–when it opens this month, but it plans to offer a lot more than just food.

Launched by local nonprofit Service! A Relief for Hospitality Workers, the cafe will also double as a workforce development program, teaching participants important restaurant-industry skills. The group will then help place employees into well-paying jobs throughout the restaurant industry.

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Service! was launched by a number of high-profile Columbus chefs, including Letha Pugh from Bakey me Happy, Matthew Heaggans from Preston’s and  Sangeeta Lakhani from The Table, who came together during the pandemic looking for ways to aid displaced workers.

The cafe, which will serve breakfast and lunch on weekdays, will open later this month. The Franklin County Courthouse is located at located at 373 S. High St.

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