After five incredible years, Chapman’s Eat Market is getting ready to say goodbye. The beloved German Village restaurant announced this week that it will officially close its doors at the end of August.
As the restaurant nears its fifth birthday, and the end of its lease, owner and chef BJ Lieberman made the tough call to wrap up the Chapman’s chapter on a high note.
“We were faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to continue what we’ve started at Chapman’s,” the restaurant shared in a statement. “Inevitably, we chose to finish our story on a high note, celebrating all that we have accomplished and created over the years and within these walls, including the team that we’ve built and the memories we made.”
An exact closing date hasn’t been announced yet, but the team promises one more month of service filled with crowd favorites, like the General Tso’s cauliflower, khao soi, and the ever-iconic maple budino. So if you’ve got a favorite dish or just want to soak up that cozy, eclectic Chapman’s energy one more time, now’s your chance.
A Spot That Put Columbus On the Map
When Chapman’s opened in 2020, it quickly became one of the most exciting restaurants in Columbus—not just for the food, but for the experience. Tucked into the former Max & Erma’s building in German Village, the restaurant earned a reputation for playful, globally inspired dishes that were comforting, surprising, and consistently delicious.
It didn’t take long for the accolades to roll in. In 2021, The New York Times named Chapman’s one of the “50 Restaurants We’re Most Excited About,” a huge nod for both the restaurant and the city’s food scene. And last year, BJ Lieberman was recognized as a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards for Best Chef in the Great Lakes region.
Lieberman’s background includes time at some of the country’s most celebrated kitchens, including Michelin-starred Rose’s Luxury and Little Pearl in Washington, D.C., as well as the legendary Husk in Charleston. In Columbus, he’s continued to grow and evolve, from Chapman’s to the moody Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, and more recently, with the opening of Hiraeth in the Short North.
What’s Next?
For now, Chapman’s fans still have a few weeks to enjoy one last meal at the restaurant. A final day of service will be announced in August, but until then, the team is inviting everyone to stop in and celebrate the legacy they’ve built.
