Chapman's Eat Market in German Village to close after five years

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Chapman's Eat Market, a German Village eatery from the Columbus restaurateur couple behind Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, is closing after five years in business.

Husband-and-wife duo B.J. Lieberman and Bronwyn Haines announced on social media last week that Chapman's at 739 S. Third St., which opened in 2020, is permanently shuttering at the end of August. The couple said, as the restaurant nears its fifth birthday and the end of the lease, they "were faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to continue."

"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," the social media post said. Watch a NBC4 report from Chapman's 2020 opening in the video player above.

Lieberman was one of two Columbus chefs named among the semifinalists for last year's James Beard Awards, prestigious national honors that recognize talent in the culinary and food media industries. He and Haines also launched Ginger Rabbit at 17 Buttles Ave. in 2022, and most recently opened Metsi's Wood-Fired Italian at 36 E. Lincoln St. last month.

Chapman's, named among the New York Times' best U.S. restaurants in 2021, is home to a curated menu of appetizers, salads, pastas and entrees, like Levantine cod, smoked Cornish game hen, and a 6-ounce beef tenderloin. Sides, like beef fat fries and wilted green beans, round out the menu.

Lieberman and Haines said Chapman's final day of service will be announced in August. Until then, the restaurant is open 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

"We hope each and every one of you will join us for a final meal before we say goodbye -- whether it's your last general tsos cauliflower, khao soi or maple budino, we look forward to serving and celebrating with you," the social media post said.