The Horseshoe Country Bar now open in former Chop Shop space


John Massimiani wasn’t looking to open a new concept, but staffing shortages made him get creative.

The longtime Ohio State University area bar operator owns The Little Bar and what most recently was the Chop Shop at 2159 N. High St.

That establishment opened in 2014. It was built around its burger menu, but since the Covid-19 pandemic Massimiani hasn’t been able to staff the kitchen with enough employees to make it work.

Unable to operate the space as it was, Massimiani changed what it…

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