Meet The Team
OWNER
Megan Ada Megan grew up in Marietta, OH and graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, PreMed. She went to Medical School for 3 months then decided to be in the restaurant industry. She attended Johnson and Wales Culinary School in FL. Growing up she was envious of kids who worked at their parent’s restaurants. Megan’s first job was at McDonald’s when she was 16 and loved it. Megan’s goal was to learn as much as she could about the restaurant world. At the age of 25, she bought Sunny Street Cafe (644 N State St, Westerville). Breakfast is definitely Megan’s favorite meal of the day. Five years later, Megan was ready to open her own concept. She fell in love with Uptown and wanted to be a part of the community. She opened Asterisk Supper Club in 2016. It was 9 months of complete renovation. In 2019 Megan opened Ampersand Asian Supper Club (working side by side with her husband, Executive Chef Joshua Cook), featuring ramen and rice bowls in the Short North. Megan is also a mommy to her daughter, Ada. Megan could not have done this without the amazing support of her parents. Her father, Jesse Ada, believing in her and her work ethic (he always taught her, no matter what you do in life, you do it 100%) and her mother’s true talents. Laurie Ada designed both Asterisk and Ampersand. Megan truly appreciates your support of her small businesses and loves to genuinely serve.
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Cody Martin grew up a rambunctious young lad in the town of Findlay, Ohio. On his 18th birthday he packed up and moved to San Francisco with a dollar and a dream, where he resided for 15 years, honing his skill to a razor sharp edge. He hopes to bring his west coast flare to the Midwest via your plate. As a recipient of two separate Zagat awards and being hailed by the San Francisco Chronicle in 2011 as one of the best new and upcoming chefs in the bay area, you can be sure he won't disappoint. When not at work, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his two pups, traveling the world, hitting the local karaoke bar, and curling up with a good book and a glass of scotch. Some fun facts about Cody are that he's a 3rd degree black belt, he once spent 6 months backpacking through the Canadian wilderness, and he's been skydiving 11 times.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Brandi Madden After many years of working in the restaurant and hospitality industry, and holding many different positions along the way, Brandi found herself returning to her roots in Westerville, where she is a graduate of Westerville North High School. Brandi joined the first of Megan Ada’s Restaurants in 2008 as the General Manager of Sunny Street Cafe. Today, Brandi can be found splitting her time between the three restaurants which are located in the 614 location. Two of her many talents are an impeccable memory for names and service orientated personality. Brandi credits her strong worth ethic to her mother who continues to inspire her daily. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and of course her beloved rescue dogs. Brandi has a love for all things 80s.
EXECUTIVE MANAGER
Kathrine Dixon After graduating with her culinary arts degree, Kathrine had an immediate interest in cakes and pastries with her first internship at a bakery in the Short North. After, she expanded her knowledge and experience by working in catering, doing events and becoming a sous chef at 22. Kathrine found her forever home at Asterisk where she stepped out of her comfort zone and started her first front of house position. She then worked her way up to a business partner with the help of Megan, Brandi and a lot of caffeine. Kathrine has a genuine passion and appreciation for every aspect of the industry as well as all guests that walk through the door. When she is not working you can find her playing Tetris or watching SpongeBob.
Asterisk Supper Club
14 N. State Street, Westerville OH, 43081
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tue – Thu: 12:00pm – 9pm
Fri-Sat: 12:00pm – 10:00pm