The fabric of Cincinnati's Fountain Square is about to be woven with a touch of British elegance and a splash of Indian spice as the Crown Restaurant Group gears up to open Marigold, a new British-Indian pub inside the city's bustling Foundry development. This venture by the seasoned restaurateurs Anthony Sitek and Haley Nutter-Sitek is expected to open its doors next month, bringing an innovative culinary concept to downtown Cincinnati dwellers and visitors alike.
Local patrons who fancy the idea of noshing on traditional pub grub with an exotic twist are looking at a promising addition to their social itinerary. Marigold touts a space that spans 4,000 square feet conveniently positioned between Five Iron Golf and the Davidson, Local12 reported. With the backing of Cincinnati Center City Development Corp.'s (3CDC) $51 million Foundry development, the restaurant aims to blend, "British elegance with vibrant Indian flavors," as stated by chef and co-owner Anthony Sitek in a press release detailed by Cincinnati.com.
As the Crown Restaurant Group continues to expand its footprint in Cincinnati, Marigold represents their latest foray into the city's culinary landscape, which began with the Crown Republic Gastropub. "From our humble start with Crown Republic Gastropub on Eighth and Sycamore, we’ve been slowly branching out and putting our own take on new culinary flavors," Anthony Sitek elaborated in a release, according to The Enquirer. Excitement buzzes around the forthcoming restaurant as the couple promises to deliver their "best culinary talent" to one of the city's most dynamic districts.
The decorating of the pub's interior is underway, and it's set to encapsulate a visually appealing space that exhibits the amalgamation of British and Indian cultures, promising not just a feast for the taste buds but also for the eyes, the Cincinnati Business Courier disclosed. The Fabric of the establishment is, designed to be as much a conversation starter as the food itself, which is said to fuse the culinary traditions of Britain with the aromatic flavors of India.
Marigold's impending opening in February firmly plants the Crown Restaurant Group's flag in Cincinnati's gastronomic territory. As the date approaches, the city's food scene braces for a new wave of gastronomic adventures, intertwining heritage with innovation at one of the city's most pivotal developments.
