Crown Republic Gastropub to Host Sandwich Pop-Up This December

A Cincinnati delicatessen pop-up will be setting up shop in a downtown restaurant on Tuesdays in December.

Cincinnati culinary couple and butcher/chef duo Brian and Caitlin Young, who met on the set of season 16 of Bravo’s Top Chef, will bring their Young Buck Sandwich Pop-Up to Crown Republic Gastropub on Dec. 5, 12 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The pop-up will feature a curated menu of hearty sandwiches that combine traditional deli favorites with innovative flavors and skilled butchery.

“We’re thrilled to pop up at Crown Republic Gastropub for the holiday season,” Brian Young said in a press release. “The goals and mission of Crown Group and our new startup have a lot of overlap and we’re excited to showcase our vision for quality deli sandwiches.”

Brian Young’s relationship with Crown Restaurant Group (CRG), which owns Crown Republic, began in August 2022 when he worked with another CRG restaurant, Losanti.

“From the moment I met Brian and Caitlin, I knew there was a special spark that we wanted to be part of,” CRG owner and chef Anthony Sitek said in the release. “Our goal since opening Crown Republic was to always look out for talent and passionate individuals who want to bring something new to our growing culinary scene.”

Young Buck Sandwich Pop-Up pre-orders can be made by calling 513-246-4272. Find the full menu below:

Hotcakes $12
(add a sunny egg +$2)
Irish back bacon, sharp cheddar, served on brown sugar-crusted pancakes

Chicago Hot Italian Beef $16
Roast Angus beef, giardiniera, provolone, grilled Italian hot peppers, jus, served on Italian grinder bread

"The New Deal" - Italian Cold Cuts $15
Gabagool (capicola ham), mortadella, smoked pork loin, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion, fresh ricotta, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, served on Italian grinder bread

Vermonter $14
Smoked turkey breast, Brussels Sprout & Cider Vinegar Slaw, apple butter, melted raclette cheese, served on Caraway Bulkie roll

Spicy Kosher Pickle $2

Brussels Sprout Slaw $5

Chips - $3