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Mitchell Hall
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is committed to fostering the next generation of restaurateurs. Our $3.5 million pledge helped bring the new Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts building to the Columbus State Community College campus in 2019, further elevating Columbus’ growing reputation as a culinary and hospitality center.
The state-of-the-art facility features 11 teaching kitchens and labs, a bakery, culinary theater and more. The full-service Degrees restaurant and Blend Café provide opportunity for students to practice their culinary skills.
Mitchell Hall doubles Columbus State’s enrollment capacity to 1,500 culinary students, allowing even more budding chefs and restaurateurs to pursue their dreams. In addition to other CMR initiatives such as Budd Dairy Food Hall, we are excited to support rising stars in the hospitality industry with the tools needed to succeed.
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Degrees Restaurant
At Degrees restaurant, you’ll find familiar favorites with a gourmet twist. We invite you to join us for lunch and dinner at Columbus State’s campus in the heart of the Discovery District. Here, students in our award-winning culinary arts program work with industry professionals to deliver carefully crafted food and outstanding hospitality.
2025 Fall Semester Hours
Monday – Thursday
Lunch Service
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dinner Service
4:00 – 7:30 pm
Learn More about Degrees.
Blend Café
When you visit Blend Bakery and Cafe, you’re not just getting a cup of coffee or fresh-baked pastry. You’re helping to train the next generation of culinary professionals through Columbus State’s hospitality and culinary arts program. At Blend, students and bakery staff work together craft scratch-made baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. It’s the perfect place to grab a bite and meet a friend in the heart of the downtown Discovery District, all while supporting the wider community. Gratuities from the cafe are donated to the Mid-Ohio Market at Columbus State, which provides fresh food and other necessities for those in need.
Learn More about Blend.
Cameron Mitchell: In His Own Words
CIA Walk of Fame & The Mitchell Gate
On October 8, 2025, Cameron Mitchell’s leadership and support of the Culinary Institute of America was recognized with the dedication of The Mitchell Gate— located at the entrance to the CIA Alumni Walk of Fame.
Industry leaders who were honored alongside Cameron on October 8th included Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain (in memoriam), Susan Feniger, Charlie Palmer and Ray Yamaguchi to name a few.
“I am deeply honored to be inducted into the inaugural CIA Hall of Fame alongside some of the most inspiring and innovative leaders in our industry,” said Cameron Mitchell. “The Culinary Institute of America played a defining role in my journey and laid the foundation for everything we’ve built at Cameron Mitchell Restaurants.”
