Fourteen & Ember

09/15/2026

R&D is hard work. 🍸

We’ve been experimenting with a very important question lately: how clear can we make a dirty martini and still make it absolutely delectable?

But we need to know where you stand, too. Gin or vodka? And what makes your perfect martini? Dirty or filthy? Blue cheese olives? A twist? Something else entirely?

A little experimenting and a lot of tasting later, we’re getting somewhere very, very good.

Tell us your order in the comments. We’re taking notes. 👀

08/26/2026

Two spaces. Two experiences. One address.

At 14 E Columbus Street, Fourteen & Ember is our restaurant, thoughtfully crafted for gathering over steak, seafood, pasta, w**e, bourbon, and cocktails.

Just beneath it is something entirely different.

The Ember Room is our private members-only cocktail club, with exceptional cocktails, exclusive w**es and bourbons, a chef-driven menu, and an experience designed distinctly for its members.

Membership opportunities for The Ember Room will be released soon. If you’re interested in becoming a member, join the interest list to be among the first to receive details.

🔑 Interest list link in the comments.

Hidden beneath Fourteen & Ember, The Ember Room is a private members-only bar opening in Pickerington. Join the interest list for early access and membership updates.

08/20/2026

As we shape Fourteen & Ember, we’ve been thinking about the dishes and cocktails people return to again and again.

So, we’d love to know:

What’s one dish or cocktail you order every time you see it on a menu?

The one you can never pass up, no matter what else catches your eye.

Tell us in the comments. We’d love to hear what earns an automatic “yes” from you.

08/11/2026

Details & decisions.

There are a lot of decisions being made around the table as Fourteen & Ember comes to life. Textures. Tones. Finishes. The details you may never notice individually, but together create the feeling of a space.

Today’s table included fabric swatches from Interior Define and, naturally, a bourbon, neat.

We’re taking our time with the details because we can’t wait to welcome you into the finished space in Downtown Pickerington.

08/06/2026

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A popular local restaurant group is preparing to unroll a “casual fine dining” concept and a members-only only speakeasy. According to Orange Umbrella Restaurants (behind Local Cantina…

08/05/2026

Not every door is meant to be opened.
Some are reserved for those with a key.

Hidden beneath Fourteen & Ember is The Ember Room, our private members-only bar where exceptional cocktails, thoughtful hospitality, and unforgettable evenings come together.

Membership opportunities begin this September, and we're inviting you to be among the first to hear when applications open.

🔑 Join the interest list through the link in the comments.

07/24/2026

As Fourteen & Ember begins to take shape, we've noticed two questions appearing again and again.

The first is easy to answer.
You'll find us at 14 E. Columbus Street in the heart of downtown Pickerington, right next door to Local Cantina.

The second is, "What will you be serving?"
For now, we're keeping that part of the story to ourselves.

Every dish, every cocktail, and every detail is still being thoughtfully crafted. When we're ready to share what's on the menu, you'll be among the first to see it.

Until then, we'll continue sharing the people, the place, and the purpose behind Fourteen & Ember as we count down to opening day.

Thank you for being here from the beginning.
We'll see you this December.

📍 14 E. Columbus Street
Pickerington's Elevate District

07/20/2026

Before we open our doors, we wanted to share what guides us.

At Fourteen & Ember, we believe exceptional restaurants are remembered for more than what's on the plate.

They're remembered for how they make people feel.

Every decision we make, from the atmosphere we create to the hospitality we provide, is rooted in that belief. It's a philosophy that will shape every experience we create, and one we look forward to sharing with Pickerington this December.

Thank you for following along from the very beginning.

Opening December 2026.