"General Tso’s cauliflower, strawberry aguachile, al pastor baos, and steak of the day with beef-fat fries—the menu is full of surprises at Chapman’s Eat Market. But one thing is certain: It’s going to be a good meal. Their dishes might have some ingredients you don’t see often at other Columbus restaurants, but the top-tier sourcing and clever combinations should reassure any picky eaters or apprehensive out-of-towners. Make sure to order the homemade ice cream, which has flavor cameos like earl grey with chocolate ribbons and a sherbert combining coconut, lime leaf, gooseberry, and tamarind. The space used to be the original Max & Erma’s (a one-time Applebee’s competitor), and now it matches the zany food with rose pinks, sage greens, and loud wallpaper with white birds. You’ll probably need a reservation, but you can always try snagging a spot at the bar next to the porcelain arm. " - erin edwards, kindra peach