Longtime Columbus chef behind The Crest, COLO, launching ‘fine-dining’ sandwich shop

The man who has been behind many of your favorite Columbus eateries is launching one of his own.

Justin Wotring, a longtime chef formerly with A&R Creative (The Crest, Mercury Diner), has launched Caroline’s Sandwiches, a new gourmet sandwich concept that will incorporate French culinary techniques.

Don’t let the idea of fine French dining scare you away, as Wotring noted Caroline’s will offer “on the go” sandwiches that still prioritize approachability, with options like their cold cut, meatball, braised pork with ramp Black Cap hot sauce and even an option assorted mushrooms with mozzarella, to name just a few.

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The sandwich shop, which was named as an homage to Wotring’s late niece, will operate as a pop-up within Bears Bagels on the following dates:

June 5, June 9, July 3, July 17, July 31, Aug. 14, Aug. 28. 

The ultimate goal, Wotring said, is for the concept to have its own brick and mortar space, and likely in Hilliard. Wotring has lived in the Columbus suburb with his family for the last decade, and hopes to make the eatery a neighborhood staple.

“Caroline’s is for the people. Named after my niece who reminds us why we do this. Family first, always,” he said. “This spot is about showing up for your neighborhood, feeding folks like they’re your own, and keeping things real. It’s where comfort meets quality, where kids grow up grabbing their favorite sandwich, and your crew knows your order by heart. Caroline’s is a vibe, a legacy, a damn good sandwich spot!”

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