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Tasty Tapas and wonderful wines
in an amazing atmosphere

We’Ve movED!

We’ve moved! But we are not quite open yet. While we are sad to be leaving the Maple Lawn development in Fulton we are super excited to be relocating to the Hickory Ridge Village Center in Columbia! Follow us on Facebook for more info! Scroll down for update pics.

Phone
(301) 498-9666

Location
6420 Freetown Rd Suite 120
Columbia, MD 21044

Hours
Temporarily Closed

UPDATES

Update 3/1/24: Work continues in the Hickory Ridge Village Center at Cedar Lane and Freetown Road. Big steps have been made recently but no opening date has been set at this time. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support!

Host stand.

Kitchen tile.

Bar tile.

Wine cooler.

Dishwasher installed.

Gas connected.

Update 12/22/23: With our permit finally secured we have begun construction. Using the newest innovative materials we are building out our bar, service area, and window to the kitchen. Thanks to Accent Construction for their quality work!

The Hickory Ridge Village Center.

The storefront. We are between Wardrobe Valet and Gritty Goblin games.

 
 

ABOUT US

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Executive Chef –  Jaime Noel Ayala

A critical kitchen fixture at Ranzul Bistro for the last 14 years, Executive Chef Jaime Noel Ayala has deep roots in the kitchen. He grew up in Honduras, watching his mother creating recipes and preparing meals for patrons of the restaurant she operated out of their house. He fondly remembers the joy she brought to people with her unique cuisine. 

In 1996 at the age of 21, Ayala arrived in the United States seeking opportunity and personal success. He started working at Kincaid’s in Washington, DC as a dish washer, admiring the work of the kitchen team. He fell in love with the culinary crafts and was determined to one day run the kitchen in a chef-driven restaurant. 

When the opportunity emerged at Ranazul, Ayala jumped at the chance, drawing on his experience working with his mother at her restaurant in Honduras for inspiration. Today, he oversees the Ranazul kitchen, running a team that includes his son Erick as sous chef. He loves continuously discovering flavor combinations and creating new dishes while refining Ranazul signatures that include Cashew Crusted Salmon, and Lamb Chops with habanero aioli.

Bar Manager - Jeremy Reed

Commandeering Ranazul’s bar for the last 13 years, mixologist Jeremy Reed prides himself on creating a cohesive Fulton neighborhood social environment that generates lasting connections. His vision is to make the Ranazul bar environment comfortable for everyone, whether they’re relaxing alone or mixing in groups.

To transform this vision into reality, he devotes himself to tailoring cocktails specifically to the preferences of his customers. When frequent visitors and regulars step up to his bar, he’ll have their favorite concoction waiting for them.

Reed cut his mixology teeth at Coburn’s in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood. There he learned cocktail basics which he leveraged into the creation of his own seasonal specialties and twists on old favorites—like the Maple Cider Bourbon Old Fashioned. His favorite ingredients include bourbon, mezcal—which he calls the Scotch of tequila and is the pillar of the Illegal Paloma featuring habanero infused syrup—and berries, herbs, and other flavorings.

Whether he’s mixing signature cocktails or pouring Maryland craft brews like the Feed the Monkey hefeweizen from Jail Break Brewing Company (Laurel), Reed aspires to turn visitors and regulars into connected, longstanding Ranazul cadre.

Dining Manager & Wine Director - Mariano Castellanos

Since 2012 Mariano has been the Dining Manager at RANAZUL where he directs service from daily reservations to planning large parties. His consistent charm and humor adds to the warmth of our dining room.

He also took the reins as Wine Director in 2015 to develop a wine list that has something for every taste at a good price.

DIRECTIONS

6420 Freetown Rd Suite 120, Columbia, MD 21044