Tavern elevates standard pub fare
Revelry Tavern opened a year ago in the Dublin Village Center offering elevated bar bites in a lively, spacious atmosphere.
“I wanted to have that fun bar atmosphere,” said Rich Spagna, co-founder and current owner of Revelry. “I wanted to take familiar comfort food and elevate it by making everything inhouse and putting our own little twist on it to make it more fun.
“I also tried not to overcomplicate things,” Spagna said. “I feel people get a little crazy with their menus.”
Sriracha gives a kick to the Korean barbecue chicken wings ($10), with noticeable amounts of garlic and ginger, salty soy and sweet honey.
“Teriyaki is overdone,” he said. “It’s everywhere. I wanted something a little more flavorful, a little more fun, I guess.”
Chef Christopher Reeves, who’s new to the tavern, has been revising the menu to include some healthier options, such as the power bowl ($8), with arugula, avocado, The power bowl at Revelry Tavern Where: Revelry Tavern Address: 6711 Dublin Center Drive Kitchen hours: 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday and 3 to 11 p.m. Monday Contact: 614-389-7910, www.revelrytavern.com
couscous, cherry tomatoes, crispy chickpeas, farro and feta cheese tossed in a cilantro-lime dressing.
“It appeals to people who are looking for something a little lighter,” Spagna said. “It’s just very versatile. It’s got a very broad appeal.”
After a successful run The short-rib sandwich with fries
as a semi-regular special, pizza has earned a permanent spot on the menu.
The pepperoni pizza ($13 for a 12-inch pie) uses pepperoni from Columbus-based Ezzo Sausage Co. atop a hand-tossed crust with house-made sauce, fresh basil and garlic, shredded whole-milk mozzarella and smoked provolone.
Spagna said other variations will be introduced slowly.
“We're going to be offering a few options, but we’re not going to be doing build-yourown out of the gate,” he said. “We’ll accommodate customers.”
The short-rib sandwich ($13), topped with Havarti cheese and balsamic onion jam, is a menu fixture, he said.
“I think of that as kind of the ultimate in comfort,” Spagna said. “Short ribs are so popular right now. And who doesn’t like grilled cheese? Put those two things together on sourdough bread – it just screams delicious.”
All sandwiches are served with fresh-cut fries, which can be ordered a la carte ($5). They’re tossed in grated Parmesan and herbes de Provence, with roasted garlic aioli on the side.
Naturally, Revelry offers a house burger ($11) that has two patties instead of one, which makes a big of difference, Spagna said.
“By using those two thinner patties instead of a bigger one, you get more surface area on that grill,” he said. “It really kind of elevates the flavor that much more.”