Bao Down Columbus: Steamed & Spooky

Columbus, Ohio
Come hungry, leave happy, support local!

Join us at Seventh Son Brewing Co. for another Bao Down Festival. This event will be featuring 5 of your favorite local chefs as they take on the challenge of incorporating popular culinary elements from around the globe. This year's theme -- Steamed and SPOOOOKY! Join us for steamed gua bao buns that will leave you craving more. And, as always, a dash of Hapa's housemade chili crisp oil or Fire Sauce is the perfect way to amp up the heat on any bao without taking away from the specially curated flavors!

This in-person event promises a unique culinary experience that you won't want to miss. General Admission tickets are required for every guest, pre-order boxes and specialty sauces are highly recommended. Links to purchase VIP Bao Box order links will be sent out to all attendees via email beginning on October 10th. Be sure to add us to your contact list so you don't miss updates and special discounts!

BEST IN BAO COOKING COMPETITION

Each GA ticket can be used as a vote for your favorite chef to win this year's Steamed & Spiced Cook-Off Champion Award.

Previous Best in Bao Competition Winners:

• Bao Down - Spooky: TBD...
• Bao Down - Spiced: Fetty's Street Food | Tom Kha Pork Belly Bao
• Bao Down - Smoked: Fetty's Street Food | Smoked Baonh Mí
• Bao Down - Steamed: Racha Tea | Vietnamese Báhn Bao

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION

There will be two event sessions to choose from. Tickets sold out within two weeks the first three events, so we recommend getting tickets for everyone in your party as soon as possible.

• Every attendee must have their own general admission (GA) ticket
• Walk-in admission is no longer allowed.
• Each session has access to the same menu and total bao inventory.
• VIP pre-order boxes are guaranteed inventory and include bonus upgrades.
• Tickets with a VIP pre-order box will be able to access the Fast-Track check-in line.
• No refunds are accepted for this event

We will send out agenda and check-in information via email the week prior to the event. We can't wait to see you there!

Please see FAQs for additional Q&A.
Check out the full Bao Down: Steamed & Spooky menu below!

Each chef's specially curated offerings will be served in an identical open-faced steamed bao bun, known as a "gua bao". Pre-order VIP bao boxes are available at a special rate and have guaranteed access to all items below, including dessert!

Check out the full Bao Down: Steamed & Spooky menu below!

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Fetty's Street Food | South Africa - Chef Damian
Bao Down Smoked & Bao Down Spiced Winner | 2-Year Reigning Cook-Off Champion
Cape Malay grilled chicken, brown vinegar & juniper thyme cauliflower, pineapple cilantro and raisin achar, crispy shallots, with a spooky surprise!

Ajumama | Korea - Chef Laura
Soy-glazed roast pumpkin, chestnuts, fresh dates, chili relish, brown butter crispy rice.

McGinnis Grill | American - Chef John
Red wine braised brisket, caramelized red onion, pepper jack and cheddar cheese, blood orange & horseradish aioli

Three Tigers Brewing | Vietnamese - Chef Scott
Braised pork belly, ginger slaw (cabbage, carrot, cucumber, daikon + jalapeno), cilantro, fried garlic, mai chau sauce.

Aloha Aina | Hawaii - Chef Sara
Japanese Kabocha squash butter mochi, autumn-spiced ginger medallions, toasted pepitas.

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Menu items are subject to changes based on local availability and supplier access. Please refer to FAQs or email us for additional information.

• 4:15 PM VIP Check-In Line Begins
• 4:30 PM VIP Check-In Line Opens
• 4:30-5:00 PM VIP Priority First Taste & Door Prizes
• 5:00 PM General Admission Begins
• 6:30 PM Last Call for Session 1 and Chef Speeches
• 6:45 PM Bao Tables Close
• 6:45-7:00 PM All chef tables closed for restocking

Optional Competion Agenda:

• 7:00-9:00 PM Session 2 Service Hours
• 9:00 PM All chef tables closed & voting ends
• 9:15 PM Organizer Speeches, Cook-Off Winner Announced

Note: Additional seating will be available in the overflow event space downstairs in Seventh Son. Session 1 attendees are welcome to stay, eat, and socialize during Session 2 as space allows, but only Session 2 attendees may purchase or receive bao tokens between 7:00-8:00 PM to ensure correct inventory is available.

• 6:45 PM VIP Check-In Line Begins
• 7:00 PM VIP Check-In Line Opens
• 7:00-7:30 PM VIP Priority First Taste & Door Prizes
• 7:30 PM General Admission Begins
• 8:45 PM Last Call for Session 1 and Chef Speeches
• 9:00 PM All chef tables close & voting ends
• 9:15 PM Organizer Speeches, Cook-Off Winner Announced

Note: Additional seating will be available in the overflow event space downstairs in Seventh Son. No one from Session 2 will be able to check in before 7:00 unless specifically approved by event organizers.

• 5:30 PM Pick-up Session 1 Begins
• 6:40-7:00 PM Pickup Closed for Restocking
• 7:00 PM Pickup Session 2 Begins
• 9:00 PM Pickup Table Closes

Note: Takeout Box Orders will be fulfilled downstairs at Seventh Son. No one picking up orders will be able to enter the event space upstairs. Please order VIP Bao Boxes and purchase your GA Tickets if you would like to attend the in-person event!

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