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FARM & TABLE

Sandwich Star

Wario’s Beef & Pork in Columbus’ Arena District serves up hulking, East Coast-style creations.

After opening in the late fall of 2020, the little sandwich window in Columbus’ Arena District quickly became a word-of-mouth hit, spawning a legion of dedicated fans and earning Wario’s Beef & Pork accolades as one of the city’s best new food spots.

Chef Stephan Madias, who previously cooked in Columbus restaurants such as The Crest and the bygone Market Italian Village, helms Wario’s Beef & Pork (a name inspired by the antagonist from Nintendo’s Mario Brothers video game series). When the walk-up window, which formerly housed another sandwich joint, became available, Madias and a business partner quickly formulated their idea. »

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