THE DAL HOUSE

Here’s What Happened:

It all began with friends chatting during a picnic in the yard. Soon enough, Cola Love's very first pop-up restaurant was born.

So, where to start? The menu was packed with rich, fragrant, and colorful dishes of Southern - Pakistani cuisine. Over the span of three days, strangers and friends alike gathered around community tables, and every evening, there was a line out the door. People tried new dishes, filled their bellies, and Chef Taimoor put his heart into every plate.

Magic was made, our team learned and grew, and the spirit of Cola Love was abundant.

  • Mara Zepeda - Cola Love

    Julie Tuttle - Cola Love

    Nell Fuller - Cola Love

    Caroline Smith - Cola Love

    Georgia Woodard - Cola Love

    Taimoor Shahid- Chef

    Sarah Waheed - Kitchen

    Anthony Zepeda - Kitchen

    Walter Moody - Server

    Andrew Berns - Host

    Ian MacPhee - Server

    Catherine Dixon - Server

    Noah - Kitchen

    Alexa Kirby - Server

    Kelsie Queen - Bar Tender

    Joe Reeder- Bar Tender

    David Tuttle - Host

    Thomas Hammond - Photography

  • “This was so well done! Food was amazing plus the staff and ambience were excellent.”

    “The coolest popup ever!”

    “We had so much fun at The Dal House. Our kids were welcomed with open arms.”

    “Wonderful night. Wonderful people, Wonderful food.”

    “Love to see cool things like this in Columbia. Desperately needed @colalovesc.”

  • Hannah Wade.“After success with a one-weekend restaurant, Cola Love hopes to bring future cultural events.” Free Times. December 10, 2022.

    • COLA LOVE brought an underrepresented flavor and a vibrant hospitality experience to Five Points

    • 600 people served

    • $12K+ gross revenue

    • $2K+ hourly wages paid