OpenTable Diners Choice Awards 2020 have named The Refectory Restaurant to have “The Best Food”, “The Best Service”, “The Most Romantic” “Most Notable Wine List”, “Best Ambiance” and “Best Overall Restaurant”! Voted by OpenTable diners based on guest feedback! Thank you OpenTable and our guests for your unending support! It is our absolute pleasure to serve Columbus, Ohio and beyond … Read More
Refectory Owner Kamal Boulos Receives ORA Lifetime Achievement Award
Each year The Ohio Restaurant Association hosts it’s annual awards celebration spotlighting the hard work, dedication and outstanding professional & community services of their members. Recognizing their extraordinary contributions and innovative ideas: their use of technology, charitable contributions, transformative products, and dedication to education. Through a lifetime of passion and leadership, these champions of the Ohio restaurant, food service & … Read More
Refectory earns four diamonds from AAA
AAA announced its annual 4 Diamond awards and, for the 24th straight year, The Refectory Restaurant & Bistro earned its Four Diamond designation. We are one of 656 restaurants in North America and the Caribbean to earn the honor and two of five in the state to be so recognized alongside Lola in Cleveland, Boca Restaurant and Nicola’s, both in Cincinnati. … Read More
Jeffrey Elasky … A Celebration of Life!
When the steward of the feast tasted the water now become wine, the steward of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Every man serves the good wine first; and when men have drunk freely, then the poor wine; but you have kept the good wine until now.” This story is from the book of John in the Bible. … Read More
It is with a deep sadness and profound sense of loss…
To all, It is with a deep sadness and profound sense of loss that I share with you all that Jeff Elasky went home to be with the LORD at 5:33 am Sunday, October 2, 2016. In the words of his son, Jordan Elasky. “He passed away peacefully in his sleep after my mother and I spoke with him and … Read More
The Refectory stands out at the 2016 Taste of Dine Originals
The Refectory Restaurant and Bar was one of over forty locally owned, fine dining restaurants at the 2016 Taste of Dine Originals on May 12. Along with six others, Christina Mancuso, a writer of BroadwayWorld.com, named The Refectory as one of the standouts. After arriving at the Franklin Park Conservatory, we were provided with disposable wine glasses, plates and utensils … Read More
Our very own Brian DeMatteo…
Chef Brian Dematteo of the Refectory Restaurant and Bistro in Columbus was named Superior Chef for the Ohio Farmers Host Chef’s Competition at Annual Taste of Elegance Reception.
Drawing Circles… The Refectory Journey
What do you think of when someone says fine dining? How do you define a fine dining restaurant? Is it fairly uniform from one city to another or is it defined differently in Columbus and New York? Is it defined differently from one generation to another as an example, to the High School prom date or the CEO taking out … Read More
Columbus Opera Flash Mob Performance
Refectory guests recently enjoyed a magical surprise guest appearance by Opera Columbus singers in the Lounge! The “flash mob” performed the infamous “Brindisi (Toasting Song) from “La Traviata” and created a lasting memory for many guests. Credit: Sway The Crowd (video production) & Opera Columbus
The French Paradox
Let them eat cake – or Crème Brulee and drink Pouilly Fuisse, Mouton Rothschild, Chateauneuf du Pape and enjoy life without checking the bathroom scales each morning! The French Paradox is making news still – and our own Chef Richard Blondin is frequently quoted for his views on the subject! (The Columbus Dispatch, “Why the French Aren’t Fat, Healthful habits … Read More