First Look: Calabash, Opening at Intro in Ohio City on Friday, Nov. 13

Since arriving at Intro in Ohio City, chef and restaurateur Daniel del Prado has relaunched Jaja, the property’s flagship restaurant, and unveiled the all-new Olive Room, a cocktail bar that connects to that dramatic upstairs dining room. Next up for del Prado is the launch of Calabash, which has taken shape in the former Edda coffee shop space. Unlike Jaja and Olive Room, which are tucked away on the second level of the complex, Calabash occupies a prominent street-level position. To make better use of that prime address, one that he believes will better serve the needs and desires of the neighborhood, del Prado swapped the coffee shop concept for an all-day wine bar. “There is great coffee on the menu, but this is not a coffee shop – it’s a wine bar with food,” del Prado explains. While there is no shortage of coffee shops in the area, del Prado saw a need for an attractive place that serves breakfast and brunch every day of the week.

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