After more than a decade, eatery backed by former Food Network star closing

So long, SuperChef’s.

The Gahanna eatery announced yesterday on its social media pages that it plans to close its last remaining storefront, which is located at 1376 Cherry Bottom Rd. in Gahanna.

“Man! What a remarkable 13 year ride! Our last day open will be Sunday, Sept. 29,” owner Ryan Bryson said in an Instagram post. “We opened our Gahanna location 10 years come Oct. 1, and while I debated back and forth should I renew my lease for five more years, ultimately I decided to go out on top rather than struggle through food cost uncertainties, labor woes, who’s going to be our next president and ultimately a sector that may become obsolete within the next 10 years.”

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Bryson noted that SuperChef’s will continue to operate as a catering concept.

The restaurant, which specializes in waffles and other breakfast fare (like its Red Velvet waffles and , was originally launched in Louisville by former Food Network show host Darnell “SuperChef” Ferguson. Bryson and Ferguson then brought the concept to Columbus, although Ferguson has not been affiliated with the Columbus location for years.

The Louisville SuperChef’s restaurant is also closed.

Early this year, Ferguson was arrested in connection to a domestic violence case in which he allegedly strangled his former partner. The case is set to go to trial in 2025.

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