{"id":7068407,"date":"2026-09-27T16:01:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T16:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/breakfast\/the-nine-in-worthington-debuts-a-new-nostalgic-cocktail-menu\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T16:01:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T16:01:55","slug":"the-nine-in-worthington-debuts-a-new-nostalgic-cocktail-menu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7068407","title":{"rendered":"The Nine in Worthington Debuts a New Nostalgic Cocktail Menu"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Nine in Worthington<\/a> has always been more than just a cocktail bar. Yes, it carries on the history of its subterranean space, the former Light of Seven Matchsticks, with its accomplished beverage menu. But its food menu has gone above beyond, especially given the small space!<\/p>\n

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But they recently updated their menu and we had to check it out. We started with a couple of classics, a rye Manhattan<\/strong> and a properly made dirty martini<\/strong> (i.e. it has an obscene amount of blue cheese-stuffed olives).<\/p>\n

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The real selling point, though, is this new cocktail menu!<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s designed like a composition notebook, and the drinks are designed around a bit of 90s nostalgia. Stay tuned to see what we tried.<\/p>\n

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Backing up, though\u2026 if you\u2019re not familiar with The Nine, it opened earlier this spring, offering a clean and open revamp of the space below Fired Up Pizza<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Where Light of Seven Matchsticks was delightfully kitschy, The Nine is a little more modern but still cozy.<\/p>\n

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We began with their spicy feta with warm naan<\/strong>, a really nice, comforting start. The feta carries a little bit of heat, but not so much that it overwhelms the rest of the meal.<\/p>\n

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The Mediterranean cornbread <\/strong>is infused with feta, sun-dried tomatoes, charred corn, shallots, and a touch of burnt honey. Again, very comforting.<\/p>\n

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Owner Bismark Akomeah recommended the empanadas<\/strong>, and we\u2019re glad we followed his suggestion. They\u2019re filled with a very summery mix of roasted poblanos, corn, onions, garlic, crema, and salsa falsa.<\/p>\n

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Pit stop for a new round of cocktails, this one from the new menu. On the left is the Cartoons and Cereal<\/strong>. Its combination of cereal milk-washed rum, mango, amaretto, and vanilla really does make it taste like a bowl of cereal. I feel like I just finished my paper route.<\/p>\n

On the right is the Reading Rainbows<\/strong> with Watershed Distillery\u2019s barrel-aged gin, suze, melleti, and a scoop of sorbet!<\/p>\n

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We rounded out our meal with the cacio e pepe<\/strong>. It\u2019s one of my favorite pasta preparations, and this version was nicely done, if just a touch watery. It\u2019s built around pecorino, parmigiano, black pepper, and a za\u2019atar blend.<\/p>\n

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The tuna crudo <\/strong>is clean and zesty, with lots of acid to balance out the sweetness. Thin slices of tuna are layered with mango, balsamic, parmesan, argula, capers, and a heavy dose of lemon honey vinaigrette.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s great to see how The Nine is growing and innovating over its first few months. This is definitely becoming a regular spot for us!<\/p>\n

The Nine is open Tuesday to Thursday, 4\u201311 p.m., Friday to Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight., Sunday from 5 p.m. until closing.<\/p>\n

Get a look at The Nine when it first opened in March of 2026<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The Nine
5597 N. High St.
Worthington, OH 43085
(614) 515-1064<\/strong>
Web:\u00a0thenineplated.com<\/a>
FB:\u00a0The Nine<\/a>
IG:\u00a0@theninecolumbus<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n