February 12, 20214 yr Grandview area getting its first Dunkin' coffee shop Dunkin’ is coming to the Grandview Heights area. The former Subway at 1576 W. Fifth Ave. is being converted into a new location for the popular coffee-and-doughnuts chain. It is expected to open in June. “The Grandview and Upper Arlington neighborhoods are a well-established area of Columbus with good demographics and traffic counts at our intersection,” franchisee Pat Gilligan said in an email. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/12/grandview-area-getting-its-first-dunkin-coffee-sh.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 13, 20214 yr Aab Bexley Under New Ownership as Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar Under new ownership, Aab India in Bexley has undergone a transformation. The restaurant at 2400 E. Main St. is now known as Khaab Indian Kitchen & Bar. Owner Dalbir Mavi is hoping to make the transition an easy, and welcome, one for Bexley diners. Khaab will keep Aab’s menu, but refocus on the quality of its North Indian cuisine. “I know people love the current menu and flavors,” Mavi says. “We are keeping the base menu the same and will continue to work hard to improve the quality of the food without changing the original recipes.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/aab-bexley-under-new-ownership-as-khaab-indian-kitchen-bar-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 15, 20214 yr Budd Dairy Food Hall Sets Opening Date April 6 is the big day for Budd Dairy Food Hall, which will officially open its doors at 1086 N. Fourth St. in Italian Village after months of COVID-19-related delays. Budd Dairy Food Hall has been just over three years in the making. The chef-driven food hall concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants was initially announced in January of 2018. Nine food vendors were selected throughout 2019, with the space slated to make its debut in early 2020. By late last year, Budd Dairy officially announced its opening had been delayed to 2021, and it would be looking for a new chef partner to replace a previously announced tenant. Last week, it was revealed that fried chicken concept Cluck Norris would take the place of Darista. “We are so grateful for our raving fans who share our excitement for the new Budd Dairy Food Hall and who have been anxiously awaiting its opening,” said General Manager Jeremy Hughes. “We look forward to welcoming guests soon, giving them a safe place to connect with others while enjoying tasty culinary creations from our talented group of chef partners.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/budd-dairy-food-hall-sets-opening-date & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/16/budd-dairy-food-hall-gets-its-opening-date.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 15, 20214 yr Torchy's Tacos coming to Columbus, starting with a ghost kitchen A fast-growing Texas taco chain is planning an expansion to Columbus using a ghost kitchen to establish itself in the market. We already knew Torchy's Tacos was planning to expand after raising $400 million of fresh funding in November. Now we know more about where they are headed. The Austin-based chain plans to enter Arizona and Florida in 2022, CEO G.J. Hart said in an interview this month. That's on top of the company's plan to expand in North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee in 2021. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/15/torchys-expansion-to-include.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 16, 20214 yr New Short North-area restaurant: Z Cucina chef opening his own place A new locally owned restaurant is coming to the Short North-Italian Village area this spring. Chef Jamie George, most recently of Z Cucina near Grandview Heights, and partners Eric Bearfield and Jackie Williams are opening ‘Plas Food and Drink in early April at 21 E. 5th Ave. That space had been The Table, which was one of the Covid-19 restaurant casualties of the past year. “The vision we are going with is a modern approach to my experience with old world cuisine and technique, presented in a casual fine dining atmosphere with particular attention to detail,” George said in an email. “Everything we do is carefully sourced and mindful of sustainability, working closely with our local community to the detail of designating plots on local farms for our own specialty produce.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/16/columbus-chef-plans-new-short-north-area-restauran.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 18, 20214 yr Happy Little Treats Finds a New Home in the Short North Vegan bakery Happy Little Treats may have moved a mere 350 feet south in the Short North, but the new address opens up a world of possibilities for the operation. Happy Little Treats is now open at 1203 N. High St., the former home of the Short North Coffee House. An expiring lease and a need for more space put Happy Little Treats on the move, says Owner Erin Hall. “The new shop is at least four times larger than the old space which gives us much more space to produce and a much larger customer area as well,” Hall says. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/happy-little-treats-finds-a-new-home-in-the-short-north-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 19, 20214 yr New Easton eatery LemonShark opening soon A California-based poké restaurant will open its first Ohio restaurant next week. LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill will make its debut at 3969 Merchants Row at Easton Town Center on Feb. 23. The menu at the Hawaiian-themed restaurant is a mix of two offerings: sushi-grade poké bowls and dishes and hibachi-grilled meats, seafood and veggies (the makai part of the name). More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/18/pok-bowls-grilled-meats-highlight-new-easton-eat.html & https://www.columbusunderground.com/lemon-shark-poke-makai-grill-debuts-at-easton-this-week-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 24, 20214 yr Willowbeez SoulVeg Joining North Market Vegan soul food eatery Willowbeez SoulVeg has found a permanent home at North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St. Operating as a pop-up and catering company since 2012, Willowbeez will make minimal changes to the stall in the northwest corner of the building, formerly occupied by Pistacia Vera, before opening this spring. “I am steeped in gratitude and looking forward to joining this historical landmark in the Columbus foodscape,” says Owner Carnell Willoughby. “North Market is a centralized hub for unique and diverse food vendors. We are ready and excited to introduce our vegan goodness with love as the main ingredient.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/willowbeez-soulveg-joining-north-market-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/23/heres-whats-on-the-menu-for-north-markets-newes.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 24, 20214 yr Jimmy V's near German Village now Double Take Bar & Grill A neighborhood bar and grill changed hands and names, but still hopes to be a local destination. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/23/german-village-bar-and-grill-under-new-ownership.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 24, 20214 yr Longtime Columbus restaurant operator returning to downtown A longtime Columbus restaurant owner is getting back in the business. Lola's Kitchen & Bar is opening next month downtown. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/23/longtime-columbus-restaurant-operator-returning-t.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 25, 20214 yr Mr. Hummus Grill Expanding with New Restaurant in Italian Village Work is underway on a long-vacant building in Italian Village. Mr. Hummus Grill will transform 1131 N. Fourth St. into its second Central Ohio restaurant. The authentic Lebanese eatery had its beginnings as a food truck in 2015. After three years, calls from fans for a dine-in restaurant accumulated as the food truck grew in popularity. In 2018, Chef Tarek Albast opened Mr. Hummus Grill at 1450 Bethel Rd. “It was the best move I have ever done in my life,” Albast says. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/mr-hummus-grill-expanding-with-new-restaurant-in-italian-village-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 26, 20214 yr Barrio Taps Campus for Second Columbus Location Cleveland-based Barrio Tacos opened its first Columbus location in September in Fifth by Northwest and now the restaurant is ready to unveil the details on location number two. Barrio will open this summer as a part of the 15+High development in the University District. “We couldn’t be more honored and excited to bring Barrio Tacos to the center of the University District at 15+High,” says Jason Beudert, partner, Barrio Columbus. “Barrio means neighborhood in Spanish, and we’re beyond excited to be welcomed into this amazing development and to focus on bringing that neighborhood level of service to the students, faculty, residents and visitor to the University District.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/barrio-taps-campus-for-second-columbus-location-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/25/barrio-lands-space-at-15th-high.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 26, 20214 yr The City of Columbus is bringing back last year's expanded outdoor seating program for restaurants and bars on March 15: https://www.thisweeknews.com/story/business/2021/02/26/columbus-extends-temporary-outdoor-dining-program/6834073002/ https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/02/26/columbus-brings-back-expanded-outdoor-seating-prog.html
March 2, 20214 yr The Pastry Factory Scores a Permanent Spot at North Market The North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St., is getting a sweet new addition. After participating in the North Market Farmers’ Market and and indoor pop-ups, The Pastry Factory is making things permanent with its own stall. Owner Allyson Blackwell launched The Pastry Factory in 2012 as a part-time, home-based business. With lifetime love of baking and a culinary arts degree from Sullivan University, Blackwell also has extensive industry experience both in and outside of the kitchen, with positions spanning sous chef, pastry chef and head baker to restaurant manager. The pandemic provided the push Blackwell needed to pursue The Pastry Factory full-time after her previous position as a cafe manager was eliminated during the shutdown. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/the-pastry-factory-scores-a-permanent-spot-at-north-market & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/02/cupcake-and-sweet-shop-latest-addition-to-north-ma.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 3, 20214 yr Short Order: Wario’s Beef & Pork The skies turned black when Sandman’s Cheesesteak abandoned the Arena District a year ago. An absence of walk-up cheesesteak sandwiches creates a void in the universe, and a giant hole in the stomach. That hole is emptiness. And then, the resurrection. Word broke that Wario’s Beef & Pork set up a walk-up operation in the same spot. And it has cheesesteak. As in cheesesteak is the centerpiece of the menu. Literally, the option is in the center at the top of the menu. Also, probably figuratively, as the extra-cheesy version carries the Wario name. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/short-order-warios-beef-pork-ma1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 3, 20214 yr Fun fact: if you play Tone Loc's "Funky Cold Medina" backwards he talks about feeding Wario.
March 4, 20214 yr I never have to go to the South ever again!!! Bojangles planning big expansion into Columbus COLUMBUS (WCMH) — Bojangles, a fast food chain known for its Southern-style chicken and biscuits is planning 15 new restaurants in the Columbus market. The expansion into Columbus is part of a new deal with franchise owner Jeff Rigsby to open 45 new locations over the next seven years. https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/bojangles-bringing-15-new-restaurants-to-columbus-area/ & https://www.columbusunderground.com/bojangles-planning-15-locations-in-columbus-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/04/heres-the-next-fast-food-brand-planning-a-columbu.html “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
March 5, 20214 yr Budd Dairy Food Hall adding cheesecake shop The Budd Dairy Food Hall is getting one last addition before it opens in April. The newest venture from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants will have some sweets to along with the savory lineup of cuisine at the Italian Village space. The Cheesecake Girl will be the first tenant in Hatch, the space’s rotating and appropriately named incubation kitchen. Samantha Strange started her cheesecake company in 2017 as a catering operation working out of the kitchen of a Sunny Street Cafe restaurant. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/04/budd-dairy-food-hall-adding-cheesecake-shop.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 5, 20214 yr First Look: S’wich Social The premise is pretty simple: choose cookies, choose ice cream, choose toppings and devour. But the flavors are anything but. Build-your-own ice cream sandwich shop S’wich Social is set to make its Italian Village debut on St. Patrick’s Day – Wednesday, March 17. (There may not be green beer, but there is green ice cream!) Friends and Co-Owners Sean Whited and Addison Brown are scooping ice cream from the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, WI and smashing it between massive, house-made cookies baked fresh daily. That’s the S’wich – two cookies and a scoop of ice cream. Guests can also enjoy their sugar fix in Sundae form – one cookie, one scoop, or Split form (split as in share with another person(s)) – three scoops, three cookies. Those interested in just one or the other can also order one or two scoops of ice cream, or cookies in increments of one, six or 12. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-swich-social-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 5, 20214 yr Plas Food & Drink Taking Over Former Home of The Table Local Chef Jamie George is branching out on his own. George will bring three decades plus of industry experience, the last nine of which he spent at Z Cucina, to Plas Food & Drink. With partners Eric Bearfield and Jackie Williams, Plas will open at 21 E. Fifth Ave. in Short North, the former home of The Table which closed and went up for sale last May. The restaurant’s name is a play on a popular industry phrase “mise en place,” or everything in its place. For George, everything finally fell into place to bring his own vision to life. He says taking the leap has been a long time coming and it was just time for him personally, as a chef. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/plas-food-drink-taking-over-former-home-of-the-table-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 5, 20214 yr First Columbus Taco John's expected next year, with plans for more to follow Taco John’s could be bringing as many as seven restaurants to Columbus in the coming years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/05/first-columbus-taco-johns-expected-next-year.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 8, 20214 yr On 3/4/2021 at 5:35 PM, ColDayMan said: First Look: S’wich Social The premise is pretty simple: choose cookies, choose ice cream, choose toppings and devour. But the flavors are anything but. Build-your-own ice cream sandwich shop S’wich Social is set to make its Italian Village debut on St. Patrick’s Day – Wednesday, March 17. (There may not be green beer, but there is green ice cream!) Friends and Co-Owners Sean Whited and Addison Brown are scooping ice cream from the Chocolate Shoppe in Madison, WI and smashing it between massive, house-made cookies baked fresh daily. That’s the S’wich – two cookies and a scoop of ice cream. Guests can also enjoy their sugar fix in Sundae form – one cookie, one scoop, or Split form (split as in share with another person(s)) – three scoops, three cookies. Those interested in just one or the other can also order one or two scoops of ice cream, or cookies in increments of one, six or 12. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-swich-social-sp1 That's a nice looking new building. More like that would be good.
March 9, 20214 yr Cheesecake Girl Lands Spot at Budd Dairy & Storefront in Dublin Soon there will be not one, not two, but three locations where fans can get their fill of The Cheesecake Girl. One year after Owner Samantha Strange opened The Cheesecake Girl’s first brick-and-mortar at Hilliard’s Center Street Market, the bakery will join Budd Dairy Food Hall in Italian Village. The Cheesecake Girl will occupy Budd Dairy’s Hatch space, an incubation kitchen that will welcome new tenants on a rotating basis. The bakery will be the first vendor in the space and set up shop for three months when the long-awaited project opens on April 6. The dessert maker will offer a smaller, albeit just as tasty selection, compared to its Center Street location. “We’re planning to have slices, mini cheesecakes, trifle jars and cookie sandwiches,” Strange says. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/cheesecake-girl-lands-spot-at-budd-dairy-storefront-in-dublin-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 11, 20214 yr Delayed Short North restaurant and bar ready to open next month A new steakhouse and lounge is coming to the Short North in April. Galla Park Restaurant & Lounge is ready to open this spring. The newest offering from Peerless Management Group had hoped to open last year at 900 N. High St., but the Covid-19 pandemic threw a wrench into those plans. “We are so excited to announce that Galla Park will be opening very soon in the heart of the Short North,” Adam Solomon, director of operations, said in a release. “The restaurant brings a modern American dining experience complete with incredible food, beautiful ambiance and great vibe.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/10/delayed-short-north-restaurant-and-bar-ready-to-op.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 11, 20214 yr Cameron Mitchell adding another restaurant at Bridge Park – here's what we know Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is adding to its collection at Bridge Park. The newest restaurant, scheduled to open this winter, will be its fourth at the growing Dublin development. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/10/here-is-what-we-know-about-cameron-mitchells-next.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 12, 20214 yr IHOP's new fast-casual brand Flip'd could be coming to Dublin IHOP’s fast-casual brand could be coming to Central Ohio. Flip’d by IHOP, with its menu of breakfast items, burgers and chicken sandwiches, is slated to be part of a Turkey Hill convenience store and gas station planned at 6201 Avery Road in Dublin, according to documents filed with the city. A Sbarro unit will be part of that space as well. Dublin’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave conditional approval to the plans last month, provided a few issues including landscaping and stormwater management items are addressed. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/12/new-ihop-restaurant-brand-could-be-coming-to-dubli.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 18, 20214 yr NYC’s The Halal Guys Headed for Central Ohio Another national fast-food chain is making its way to Central Ohio. New York City based The Halal Guys is expanding to Ohio with a planned seven locations in the Columbus region. Franchisee group Smart Choice Food LLC will be responsible for the state’s first locations. While exact addresses of the seven Halal Guys restaurants are yet to be announced, the first local restaurants are slated to open later this year. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/nycs-the-halal-guys-headed-for-central-ohio-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/17/halal-chain-sets-its-expansion-sights-on-columbus.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 19, 20214 yr Agapé Mediterranean Opens First Location in Westerville, Second Already on Deck Agapé is putting a Mediterranean spin on the fast-casual, build-your-own concept. Four friends and business partners have come together to open Agapé Mediterranean’s first location at 405 Polaris Pkwy. in Westerville, with plans already in the works to make it a multi-unit concept. Each partner brings a unique set of skills and experience to the operation, setting the team up for its planned rapid growth. Agapé’s design started with friends Johnny Baransi and Matt Morrison. Baransi has successfully started and sold a number of still-open Mediterranean restaurants around town, giving Agapé its head chef and recipe maker. Morrison had experience with franchises, owning a number of Wingstop and Subway locations. Brandon Wright, who now handles operations for the restaurant, also had experience in the franchise realm. Rounding out the team is Mason Estep, bringing business building experience in the beverage and restaurant tech industries. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/agape-mediterranean-opens-first-in-westerville-second-already-on-deck-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 23, 20214 yr i didnt know the halal guys had a freakin brick and mortar franchise, lol, that is a cart in midtown. but its a good and long standing one, so definitely worth a try!
March 23, 20214 yr and speaking of franchises and taco johns, i have heard of them, but never been to one. is that the kind of place where they put pickles in your tacos? not that i dont like pickles, i do, but i have noticed that is an annoying surprise to find in your tacos lately -- it seems to be some kind of trend in tacos in gringo restaurants.
March 23, 20214 yr Or fast food in general. When places started making the fish in their fish sandwiches smaller they added pickles. Same with some chicken sandwiches. So I just assume when they add pickles to something now they took something more important away.
March 23, 20214 yr Mikey’s Late Night Slice Partners with Casino on New Location Hollywood Casino Columbus will soon be serving up poker with a side of pizza. Local pizza joint Mikey’s Late Night Slice will be licensing a new location inside the west side casino at 200 Georgesville Rd., becoming its exclusive pizza partner. “The Late Night Slice family couldn’t be more excited to be joining the Hollywood Casino and Penn National Gaming Family,” says LNS founder Mikey Sorboro. “This is an amazing opportunity to bring our concept to an audience that really fits our specific style and brand. It’s a real home run.” LNS will replace the space currently occupied by IO Bar, and be available at The OH! Sports Bar and the casino’s cafe. At its fully-branded location, casino-goers will find a menu similar to LNS’ other spots (plus cocktails and draft beer), while the other locations will be slinging slices. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/mikeys-late-night-slice-partners-with-casino-on-new-location-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 25, 20214 yr New Food Hall Concept Headed for New Albany A new food hall concept in New Albany is not only focused on creating a unique experience for the community, but an affordable opportunity for small, local businesses. Bubbly Hall New Albany is scheduled to open this fall at 6031 Central College Rd. With 15,000 square feet of indoor space, Bubbly Hall will house nine to 10 food and drink based vendors, along with event and corporate office meeting space. The project will also feature 10,000 square feet of outdoor space. Bubbly Hall New Albany is the first project in the Columbus area for developer the Granaz Group, whose previous projects have been primarily in northeast Ohio. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/new-food-hall-concept-headed-for-new-albany-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 26, 20214 yr Ray Ray's first sit-down restaurant ready to open The first sit-down restaurant from Ray Ray’s Hog Pit is ready for its debut. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/03/25/new-restaurant-from-ray-rays-opening-next-month.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 26, 20214 yr 48 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Ray Ray's first sit-down restaurant ready to open The first sit-down restaurant from Ray Ray’s Hog Pit is ready for its debut. This is less than three blocks from my house. Seriously can't wait for it to open, at least from the outside they've done a great job of transforming what was most recently Creno's Pizza (originally L-K Family Restaurant) into something that looks really great.
March 26, 20214 yr Black Radish Creamery Adds Adorable Farm Store & Location in Dublin Black Radish Creamery has recently opened two new stores, a new farm store near Granville, and a stall at North Market Bridge Park in Dublin. “With COVID, opening a new location in Dublin, and a farm store, we are looking forward to just fine tuning what we have created thus far,” says John Reese, culinary director and cheesemaker of Black Radish Creamery. “It’s been a whirlwind for the last few years so taking this time to get the details nailed is now our priority.” More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/black-radish-creamery-adds-adorable-farm-store-a-dublin-location-ae1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 1, 20214 yr Běndì Wok N’ Bar Now Open in German Village Běndì Wok N’ Bar is bringing Asian eats back to German Village. The new Asian-fusion restaurant opened its doors at 277 E. Livingston Ave. in early March. The address is the former home of Happy Dragon, and was previously attached to a Philco expansion project that never panned out, before being taken over by the Local Cantina restaurant group. The group took ownership of the space along with Short North staple The Rossi in fall of 2019, and has been working to bring the concept to life ever since. According to Běndì Wok General Manager Mike Hamer, the restaurant fills a gap for neighborhood diners. When the restaurant group opened Jonys Sushi at 195 Thurman Ave. in German Village in late 2019, local operations manager Leanna McKenney-Heath says the concept saw huge success because there really wasn’t anywhere else to get sushi in the area. “We always look at the neighborhood and what there is a lack of when it comes to opening a new restaurant,” she says. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/bendi-wok-n-bar-now-open-in-german-village-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 3, 20214 yr Third Way Cafe Debuts New Renovation, Second Location Third Way Cafe is bringing its motto of pursuing good together to the South Side. The coffee shop, which opened its first location in Westgate at 3058 W. Broad St. in December 2017, has opened its second spot in partnership All People Arts at 1865 Parsons Ave. Located inside the organization’s gallery, art and coffee collide to create a space for community members to view work from local artists or sit and enjoy a cup of coffee. One of Third Way Co-Founder John Rush’s other social enterprises, CleanTurn, had an existing partnership with the gallery’s parent organization, Community Development For All People. When All People Arts expressed interest in including a coffee shop in their space, they reached out to Third Way. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/third-way-cafe-debuts-new-renovation-second-location-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 3, 20214 yr Here's what's on the menu at Ray Ray's Meat + Three James Anderson ate so his customers can eat. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/02/heres-whats-on-the-menu-at-ray-rays-meat-three.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 6, 20214 yr First Look: Freedom a la Cart Café + Bakery Freedom a la Cart celebrates the grand opening of its first café and bakery today, Monday April 5. The nonprofit catering company that works with survivors of human trafficking initially shared plans in late 2019 to expand with their own cafe Downtown. After months of COVID-related delays, CEO Paula Haines says finally opening the space is a dream come true. The Downtown address at 123 E. Spring St. checked a number of boxes for Freedom a la Cart. When trying to decide where to relocate, the organization did a location analysis and found that Downtown best fit the bill when it came to accomplishing three major goals: serving survivors of sex trafficking, being a centralized location for a catering operation, and having foot traffic and customers at the ready for breakfast and lunch. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-freedom-a-la-cart-cafe-bakery-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 6, 20214 yr On 4/2/2021 at 8:31 PM, ColDayMan said: Here's what's on the menu at Ray Ray's Meat + Three James Anderson ate so his customers can eat. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/02/heres-whats-on-the-menu-at-ray-rays-meat-three.html Official opening of Ray Ray's Meat + Three is tomorrow, but they are having a "local preview" today. Got takeout for lunch since we've been smelling it for weeks, which has been torture. Not only was the meat probably the best BBQ either of us has had, but the sides (and the peach butterscotch cobbler) were equally as good. It was really obvious how much thought and skill went into pretty much everything. We finally have a restaurant in Granville thats truly worth bragging about.
April 6, 20214 yr Long-Awaited Budd Dairy Food Hall Opens Today The wait is over. Budd Dairy Food Hall officially opens its doors at 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 6, at 1086 N. Fourth St. in Italian Village. The latest concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Budd Dairy features nine chef-driven restaurant partners, along with its Hatch space, which will host a rotating selection of pop-up concepts. Opening day partners include: Alphabetical Comfort Kitchen Boni: Filipino Street Food Borgata Cousins Maine Lobster Cluck Norris Modern Southern Table Pokébap Stauf’s Tacos Rudos Hatch rotating kitchen: The Cheesecake Girl More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/long-awaited-budd-dairy-food-hall-opens-today-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 6, 20214 yr Agapé Mediterranean opening next month in Gahanna A new local Mediterranean restaurant already is prepping its second unit. Agapé Mediterranean expects to open at 5010 N. Hamilton Road in Gahanna in May. The startup fast-casual brand opened its first restaurant in January at 405 Polaris Parkway. Mason Estep, who leads business development for Agapé, said the initial few months of business have gone well at the first restaurant. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/06/agap-mediterranean-opening-next-month-in-gahanna.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 6, 20214 yr First Look: Ray Ray’s Meat + Three From its first food truck in 2009, Ray Ray’s has expanded to five locations serving barbecue to nearly every corner of Central Ohio. But location number five holds a special distinction – it’s Owner James Anderson’s first sit-down, brick-and-mortar restaurant. Ray Ray’s Meat + Three officially opens its doors at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7 at 1256 Columbus Rd. in Granville. The address puts the restaurant mere miles from Anderson Farms, which raises the hogs for Meat + Three. Fans of the food truck will find something new at the restaurant. With the meat and three concept, diners select one meat and team it up with a trio of sides. That’s not all that’s on the menu, though. The restaurant also serves up sandwiches, and no barbecue joint would be complete without ribs, which are full spare in Granville. Some southern sweets have also made their way to the menu, including churros with salted caramel, Reese’s pie and peach butterscotch cobbler. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-ray-rays-meat-three-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 8, 20214 yr Black Box Fix Opening First Location in Central Ohio Cleveland-based Black Box Fix is opening its first location in Columbus at Easton Town Center. Offering a menu of creole and cajun style eats, Black Box Fix will open its doors on May 1 at 4037 Fenlon St., the former home of Zest Juice Co. The casual eatery’s offerings include made-to-order sandwiches and street food. Sandwiches include signatures like the OMG Philly, with grilled chicken, creole jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, onions, peppers and Swiss cheese served on a toasted hoagie with yum mayo, along with Cheesesteaks, Burgers and more. Loaded Stoner Fries satisfy in the street food department, and the menu also includes dishes like Seafood Stoner Cajun Pasta. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/black-box-fix-opening-first-location-in-central-ohio-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/08/easton-town-center-adding-clevelands-black-box-fi.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 13, 20214 yr Burlesque brunch: Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce adding new offerings at Easton Restaurants still can’t max out their space, but some are finding more hours in the day. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/12/ivan-kanes-forty-deuce-at-easton-adding-new-offer.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 13, 20214 yr Mr. Hummus Grill expects Italian Village restaurant to open this summer The next Mr. Hummus Grill expects to open in June. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/13/mr-hummus-grill-expects-italian-village-restauran.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 14, 20214 yr Tacos and margaritas coming to Upper Arlington (as well as manly manis and pedis) An ever-expanding taco restaurant and an upscale grooming spot for guys are among the first tenants at Crawford Hoying’s newest Upper Arlington development. The $60 million Westmont at the Lane project will welcome Local Cantina and Hammer & Nails this summer to the ground floor of that multi-use project. “(Local Cantina owner George Tanchevski) is a proven operator. He’s just got this down pat,” said Matt Starr, Crawford Hoying executive vice president of commercial real estate and leasing. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/13/tacos-and-margaritas-coming-to-upper-arlington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 14, 20214 yr DiCarlo’s Pizza Opens in Italian Village In case you haven’t heard, DiCarlo’s Pizza uses provolone cheese. Period. The second Central Ohio location of DiCarlo’s and its cheese can now be found in Italian Village, with a takeout and delivery-only joint at 91 E. Fifth Ave. The family-run business, which has been slinging pies since 1945, is well-known for a particular kind of pizza. Some might refer to it as Ohio Valley or Steubenville style, but, “We like to say it’s DiCarlo’s pizza because every iteration or offshoot of this style pizza usually came from DiCarlo’s kitchen or our pizza,” says David DiCarlo, part of the third generation to be involved in the business. (Curious about those offshoots? There’s a list on their website.) More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/dicarlos-pizza-opens-in-italian-village-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 16, 20214 yr Chicago steamed bun brand arrives in Columbus (and elsewhere) via 'dark kitchen' A popular Chicago steamed bun now is available in Central Ohio, but its appeal might be just as big among fellow restaurants as it is to consumers. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2021/04/16/chicago-brand-arrives-in-columbus-and-elsewhere.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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