The Little Grand Welcomes Fresh & Feta from the Team Behind Habibi Grill

News | May 13, 2026

The Little Grand Welcomes Fresh & Feta from the Team Behind Habibi Grill

Fresh & Feta is bringing bold Mediterranean flavor to The Little Grand in early June 2026, adding customizable bowls, fresh sides, house-made sauces, and the hospitality of one of Columbus’s well-loved restaurant teams to Grandview Crossing.

Created by the owners of Habibi Grill, Fresh & Feta gives guests a faster, more casual way to enjoy the flavors that have made the original restaurant a local favorite. The new concept brings falafel, chicken shawarma, hummus and pita, baba ganoush, fried cauliflower, and family-friendly options into a market designed for everyday gathering.

A Fresh Mediterranean Concept Built for Everyday Visits

Fresh & Feta is centered on customizable Mediterranean bowls that let guests build a meal around fresh ingredients, bold toppings, and sauces made with care. The menu is designed for flexibility, whether someone is stopping in for a weekday lunch, meeting friends for dinner, bringing kids along, or ordering something easy before heading back into the rest of their day.

That approachable format matters at The Little Grand. The market is built for groups, neighbors, residents, office teams, and visitors who may all want something different, but still want to share the same table. Fresh & Feta adds another fresh, flavorful option to that experience without making the visit feel complicated.

From Habibi Grill to The Little Grand

The Habibi Grill team has built a loyal following in Columbus through food that feels generous, familiar, and prepared with real care. Fresh & Feta carries that same spirit into a new format, giving guests a quicker way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors while keeping the warmth and hospitality that made the original restaurant stand out.

For The Little Grand, the partnership adds more than a new menu. It brings in an operator with a clear point of view, a strong connection to Columbus, and a style of service that fits the market’s larger purpose: creating a place where people can gather often, eat well, and discover something new without losing the comfort of a neighborhood spot.

“Fresh & Feta feels like a fresh, more casual take on everything that makes Habibi Grill special, while delivering the same quality of flavor and ingredients we look for in all our Chef Partners.”

Nora O’Malley, Partner & SVP of Experience, Thrive Companies

Food as Part of the Place

At Grandview Crossing, food and beverage are part of how the neighborhood works. Apartments, gathering spaces, greenspaces, coffee, fitness, retail, and dining all support the same idea: everyday life should feel connected, walkable, and easy to enjoy.

The Little Grand plays a key role in that experience. It gives people a reason to meet after work, bring visiting family, grab lunch between errands, stay for a drink, or come back for an event. Fresh & Feta adds another layer to that rhythm, bringing Mediterranean bowls, shawarma, falafel, and fresh sides into a setting that is already shaped around choice and connection.

A Thoughtful Next Chapter for the Market

Fresh & Feta will move into the space previously home to For the Love of Dough Cookies, which is moving on to its next chapter. Guests can follow For the Love of Dough for future updates on upcoming plans and locations.

The transition reflects the natural evolution of a community market. The Little Grand is not a static collection of food options. It is a living part of Grandview Crossing, shaped by the people who cook there, gather there, and return with friends and family throughout the week.

Continuing Thrive’s Hospitality-Led Approach

For Thrive Companies, food and beverage are not separate from placemaking. They are part of how a community becomes useful, memorable, and loved. A strong food hall can turn a development into a destination, but a thoughtful one can become part of people’s routines.

Fresh & Feta strengthens that daily experience at The Little Grand. It brings a familiar Columbus restaurant team into a fresh format, expands the range of flavors available at the market, and gives guests another reason to gather around the table at Grandview Crossing.