November 28, 20231 yr Spaghetti Warehouse opens Thursday with new look, classic favorites – here's what to expect The Spaghetti Warehouse hopes its new restaurant both honors its past and sets itself up for the future. “We worked hard to get this right,” CEO Ron Reynolds said. “The components (customers) love are still here. We’re not trying to take the brand too far in any one direction.” The public will be able to judge for themselves this week as the historic Columbus restaurant re-opens at 150 S. High St. It will open Nov. 30 for dinner service, with the first lunch hours on Friday. The eatery relocated from its original site at 397 W. Broad St., a location that had been closed since spring 2022 after part of its roof collapsed. Reynolds knows the Spaghetti Warehouse has a dedicated and hungry fan base. Its Savor the Memories campaign generated more than 3,500 responses, each of which received an inducement to visit the new restaurant. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/11/28/spaghetti-warehouse-opens-thursday-with-new-look.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 29, 20231 yr East Coast’s Mecha Noodle Bar Opening First Location in Ohio A restaurant space in Short North is trading sliders for noodles. Mecha Noodle Bar is slated to open in February 2024 at 965 N. High St., the former home of White Castle. Mecha opened its first location in Fairfield, CT in 2013 and has since expanded with a number of locations along the east coast. The Short North restaurant will be the first in Ohio. “We’ve embarked on a mission to bridge cultural divides by introducing Asian comfort food to the Western palate,” say Founders and CEOs Tony Pham and Richard Reyes. “Our vision goes beyond mere gastronomy; it’s about creating an immersive dining experience that harmonizes tradition with innovation.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/east-coasts-mecha-noodle-bar-opening-first-location-in-ohio-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 20231 yr Get a look at the Spaghetti Warehouse's new 'trolley' and more ahead of opening It’s “all aboard!” for the Spaghetti Warehouse. The historic Columbus restaurant reopens Thursday in its new location at 150 S. High St. CEO Ron Reynolds talked to Columbus Business First earlier this week about the revamping of the brand, which has been a dining destination for many in the city since 1978. “We worked hard to get this right,” he said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/11/29/get-a-look-at-the-spaghetti-warehouses-new-troll.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 1, 20231 yr First Look: Piazza Pelino Brings Taste of Italy to Short North A little taste of Italy has arrived in the Short North. Piazza Pelino officially opened its doors at 772 N. High St. on Wednesday, November 29. The goal of the aptly-named spot is to transport guests to an Italian piazza – where you’ll normally find a gelateria and easy, portable foods like focaccia sandwiches, says Co-Owner Vinny Pelino who runs the business with his wife, Christina. It’s their second round of bringing authentic tastes of Italy to Columbus as the couple opened the doors to their restaurant, Pelino’s Pasta in August of 2021. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-piazza-pelino-brings-taste-of-italy-to-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
December 3, 20231 yr On 11/29/2023 at 9:35 PM, ColDayMan said: Get a look at the Spaghetti Warehouse's new 'trolley' and more ahead of opening It’s “all aboard!” for the Spaghetti Warehouse. The historic Columbus restaurant reopens Thursday in its new location at 150 S. High St. CEO Ron Reynolds talked to Columbus Business First earlier this week about the revamping of the brand, which has been a dining destination for many in the city since 1978. “We worked hard to get this right,” he said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/11/29/get-a-look-at-the-spaghetti-warehouses-new-troll.html
December 5, 20231 yr Torchy's Tacos opening its Hamilton Quarter restaurant next week There soon will be a trio of Torchy’s Tacos in Central Ohio. The Austin-based eatery, which first tested its food in Columbus via a ghost kitchen and added its first local restaurant at Polaris in 2022, will open its third area location this month. The Hamilton Quarter location at 6042 N. Hamilton Road will open Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Torchy’s Tacos has a Dublin-area restaurant at 3762 W. Dublin-Granville Road that opened this year as well. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/04/torchys-tacos-opening-hamilton-quarter-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 5, 20231 yr Southern Station in Grandview adding JT's Pizza & Pub A Central Ohio pizza shop is expanding to Grandview Heights. JT’s Pizza & Pub, which calls 2390 W. Dublin-Granville Road in Linworth its home, is adding a second location. The pizza joint announced plans on Facebook to open at Elford Development’s Southern Station project next year. “This expansion is only possible due to our fantastic customers and amazing staff and we are so grateful for all of you,” the restaurant posted before teasing more updates in the coming weeks and months. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/05/southern-station-in-grandview-adding-jts-pizza-pub.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 6, 20231 yr Tucci's in Dublin investing $2.5 million in expansion to double seating, sales Craig Barnum isn’t opening a new Historic Dublin restaurant exactly — but he sure feels like he is. Tucci’s at 35 N. High St. is a 25-year-old local dining staple. It is in the midst of a $2.5 million renovation that’s bringing permanent cover to its patio and will nearly double its capacity. “This is a game changer for us,” Barnum said. “We’ll probably double our revenue. My hope is this is going to keep us there for a long, long time.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/05/tuccis-in-dublin-investing-25-million-expansion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 6, 20231 yr On 10/31/2023 at 2:51 PM, CbusOrBust said: Couple from the old Level Well looks like the occupant is Sweetgreen, seems like a letdown, but people seem to request this place all the time, so I’m sure it will do well. Sweetgreen picks Short North site for first Ohio restaurant Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen Inc. will open in a 3,700-square-foot Short North space at 700 N. High St. next year. “This is a long time coming,” co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman said. “(Columbus) has been a top requested city for us. We constantly hear it. It’s exciting to finally open there.” The company’s been actively looking in the market for a few years now, but finally committed when it found the ideal site. “How we enter a market is important to us,” Neman said. “We found an awesome site in the Short North. It’s an arts and cultural center. It’s close to (Ohio State University).”
December 6, 20231 yr Okay I freakin love Sweetgreen. I get it’s a chain and that’s disappointing but I’ll take this over Smith and Wolensky’s any day.
December 6, 20231 yr Sweetgreen picks Short North site for first Ohio restaurant A popular fast-casual eatery is finally coming to Columbus. Los Angeles-based Sweetgreen Inc. will open in a 3,700-square-foot Short North space at 700 N. High St. next year. “This is a long time coming,” co-founder and CEO Jonathan Neman said. “(Columbus) has been a top requested city for us. We constantly hear it. It’s exciting to finally open there.” The company’s been actively looking in the market for a few years now, but finally committed when it found the ideal site. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/06/sweetgreen-picks-short-north-first-ohio-restaurant.html & https://columbusunderground.com/sweetgreen-opening-its-first-location-in-ohio-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 6, 20231 yr Wild that it's their first Ohio location! And yes disappointing that a food-only spot is taking over what was previously a more multi-use venue, but maybe it'll be their first location with a bar? haha
December 6, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, smjjms said: Okay I freakin love Sweetgreen. I get it’s a chain and that’s disappointing but I’ll take this over Smith and Wolensky’s any day. Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to try it. Nothing on their menu stood out to me as something I had to try, so I’ll have to keep looking. In the meantime I’ll just stick to my Roots bowls that I love.
December 6, 20231 yr 4 hours ago, VintageLife said: Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to try it. Nothing on their menu stood out to me as something I had to try, so I’ll have to keep looking. In the meantime I’ll just stick to my Roots bowls that I love. Hot honey chicken plate is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
December 6, 20231 yr I am shocked it took so long, seriously sweet green is quiet popular and very much a fit for the SN. Their seasonal menu is really where the magic is.
December 7, 20231 yr I think the space would have made more sense for S&W, but I'm certainly not upset with sweetgreen taking it instead A bit surprised they chose this location, especially for "one of the company’s largest restaurants" as the daytime population of the Short North during the week is still generally pretty low, although the increased focus on office space just before the pandemic helped a decent amount. Maybe sweetgreen can act as more of a destination activity driver of its own, which would be another nice boost to the surrounding neighborhood especially for daytime retail viability
December 7, 20231 yr First Look: Iconic Columbus Restaurant Reopens Downtown An iconic Columbus restaurant is back – and in a new location. Spaghetti Warehouse reopened last week in its new home, 150 S. High St. Downtown. The space inside the Highpoint on Columbus Commons is a smaller footprint than the previous 800-seat restaurant at 397 W. Broad St. After more than 40 years in the historic building that was once an ice factory, the restaurant temporarily closed in March 2022 when the building’s roof collapsed. The building remains vacant with repairs yet to be made on the roof. Spaghetti Warehouse describes its new location as a re-imagining for the brand – and in more ways than one. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-iconic-columbus-restaurant-reopens-downtown-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 7, 20231 yr I work in the Arena District (most of us are in the office) and go to the SN and North Market for lunch regularly - I'll bet we'll stop in at some point.
December 8, 20231 yr First Look: Goody Boy Diner is Back in Short North A new owner is putting the diner back in Short North’s storied Goody Boy Diner. The history of the restaurant at 1144 N. High St. dates back to 1947, though it’s seen a few openings, closings and name changes over the last several years. Michael’s Goody Boy Diner became Short North Goody Boy in March of 2019, when One Hospitality, formerly Corso Ventures, partnered on the property with previous owner, Jimmy Velio. It would get another refresh from One Hospitality in early 2022, and a new name to go with it, becoming Goody Boy Burger Club. The club moniker was short-lived as the restaurant then closed nine months later in January of this year. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-goody-boy-diner-is-back-in-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
December 8, 20231 yr On 12/6/2023 at 7:31 AM, VintageLife said: Well looks like the occupant is Sweetgreen, seems like a letdown, but people seem to request this place all the time, so I’m sure it will do well. Sweetgreen picks Short North site for first Ohio restaurant Sweetgreen is great and I’m glad Columbus is finally getting one. They are everywhere here in LA. I travel quite a bit for work and Sweetgreen and CAVA are my go to stops for relatively healthy fast casual food.
December 8, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, jeremyck01 said: Sweetgreen is great and I’m glad Columbus is finally getting one. They are everywhere here in LA. I travel quite a bit for work and Sweetgreen and CAVA are my go to stops for relatively healthy fast casual food. I’m sure it’s great, I have found my places around Columbus that are local or smaller companies and I really like them. Like I said, I’ll still give Sweetgreen a try, but I’m not a huge sweet potato fan and they are in almost everything.
December 8, 20231 yr 18 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I’m sure it’s great, I have found my places around Columbus that are local or smaller companies and I really like them. Like I said, I’ll still give Sweetgreen a try, but I’m not a huge sweet potato fan and they are in almost everything. Agreed about sweet potatoes. That’s why I do the “ build your own” salad.
December 8, 20231 yr 18 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I’m sure it’s great, I have found my places around Columbus that are local or smaller companies and I really like them. Like I said, I’ll still give Sweetgreen a try, but I’m not a huge sweet potato fan and they are in almost everything. You can modify the orders anyway you want at SG. Let’s hope for a Cava next.
December 9, 20231 yr 2 hours ago, 614love said: You can modify the orders anyway you want at SG. Let’s hope for a Cava next. If you haven’t, hit up Zaytoons or Agapé, they are both really good fast casual Mediterranean food
December 9, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, VintageLife said: If you haven’t, hit up Zaytoons or Agapé, they are both really good fast casual Mediterranean food Know the owner of Agape - great guy
December 9, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, columbus17 said: Know the owner of Agape - great guy good ass food also!
December 12, 20231 yr Seoul Food on the Go plans more Korean comfort food shops As Central Ohioans are exposed more Korean creations, including the culture's take on fried chicken and hot dogs, one local operator wants to raise the profile of Korean comfort food. Dennis Kang started Seoul Food On The Go as a ghost kitchen operating near Grandview Heights. His first physical location, a fast-casual-style counter, opened at Bubbly Hall, a new food hall near New Albany. He specializes in tteokbokki — rice cakes topped with a flavorful sauce and other ingredients. But “cakes” might give unfamiliar diners the wrong impression. There isn’t a great American analog. It’s sort of like a pillowy or doughy pasta, but even that isn’t accurate. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/11/seoul-food-on-the-go-expand-korean-comfort-food.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 12, 20231 yr Dave's Hot Chicken opening near Ohio State University this week A second Dave’s Hot Chicken is ready to open in Columbus. The fast-growing, fast-casual Nashville-style hot chicken chain will open its 1828 N. High St. restaurant Friday. The University Square location and the Dublin-area site that opened last year were announced in 2021 by franchisee Dave Diggity LLC. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/12/daves-hot-chicken-opening-ohio-state-university.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 15, 20231 yr Mikey's Late Night Slice opening near Ohio State in 2024 Mikey’s Late Night Slice is going to campus. The Columbus pizza joint will open a 3,300-sqaure-foot pizzeria and bar at University Square next spring. “When you hear it, you’re like, ‘Duh, aren’t they already there?’” founder Mikey Sorboro said. “We’ve actually just danced around campus. We’re finally getting there after 14 years.” The 1839 Pearl St. location is on the side alley of University Square South. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/14/mikeys-late-night-slice-coming-to-university-squa.html & https://columbusunderground.com/mikeys-late-night-slice-is-headed-for-campus-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 15, 20231 yr Wario's opening Clintonville sandwich shop next year Wario’s Beef and Pork is expanding to Clintonville. The popular Columbus sandwich shop Wednesday announced that it will open a new location in January. The original shop on Nationwide Boulevard has gained a following for its cheesesteaks and roasted pork sandwiches, as well as other offerings and specials. New menu offerings are expected at the new location. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/14/warios-expanding-to-clintonville-sandwich-shop.html & https://columbusunderground.com/sandwich-shop-warios-expanding-to-clintonville-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 15, 20231 yr JT’s Pizza & Pub Opening Second Location A popular pizzeria will add a second location in 2024. JT’s Pizza & Pub will expand to Grandview, aiming to open next summer at Southern Station, 836 Bowman Way. It’s a process that’s actually been nearly five years in the making reveals Founder Joe Hartnett. “The hardest thing we’re going to do is this second location so it has to be so right,” he says. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/jts-pizza-pub-opening-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
December 19, 20231 yr Jersey Mike's opens Grove City sandwich shop A national sub shop has a new location in Grove City. New Jersey-based Jersey Mike’s Subs is now open at 5919 Hoover Road. The franchise is owned by Jay Cheema and Freddy Cheema. It is the 28th Jersey Mike’s in the Central Ohio market. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/12/18/jersey-mikes-expanding-with-grove-city-sandwich-s.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 27, 20231 yr On 12/22/2020 at 1:04 PM, troeros said: Why does buffalo wild wings sell boneless chicken wings that are essentially deep fried chicken breast nuggets at the same price as wings? Are they essentially trying to fool the customer in a way? I wonder if this could be a sense of false advertising and lead to law suits? Has anyone tried sueing any restaurant group for boneless wings and their pricing model for charging the same amount as actual chicken wings? Wendy's is testing out new "saucy nuggets" in some Ohio locations. Finally a more affordable alternative to those fraudulent "boneless wings"!
January 4, 20241 yr Family Room Coffee now open at Westerville Square Westerville added a new coffee shop late last year. Family Room Coffee and Bake Shop is open at 545 S. Otterbein Ave. in the Westerville Square Shopping Center. It’s on the east side of the owned and Walmart-anchored property owned by Hadler Cos. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/03/family-room-coffee-now-open-at-westerville-square.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 4, 20241 yr Aangan Indian Bistro has reopened! https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/food/2023/12/11/aangan-india-bistro-is-reopening-sweetgreen-coming-to-short-north/71878187007/ After trying many of the Indian restaurants around Columbus when we first moved here, we settled on Amul as the best. A few years ago we began to notice it wasn't quite as good as it used to be...turns out the original owners sold it, and the original owner was the chef. Recipes included ingredients, but apparently not the amounts of each. The original owners started a new place, Aangan, in Crosswoods. The neighborhood had a worn-out 90's shopping area vibe to it, but the actual restaurant was quite nice inside with great service (something Indian places can be hit-or-miss about). You also had to really know it was there and go looking for it, and we had to deal with the 270/23/71 mess on the way home. We mostly got takeout (COVID) and only ate in a few times, but the food remained amazing. Sadly, it closed in the fall of 2022, posting on their website they were looking for a new location. That location has been found at 5855 Frantz Road in Dublin. We went there over the weekend, and it's just as good as we remembered. Great food and great service, and the building is nice. It's a little further for us to drive, but in a lot of ways more accessible. I'm hoping they have better luck at this location, it's certainly a lot more visible with more people nearby. I ordered my very favorite thing Murgh (Chicken) Tikka Saag, spice level 4/6. It was amazing. Edited January 4, 20241 yr by mrCharlie
January 4, 20241 yr Opening date set for Guy Fieri’s restaurant at Scioto Downs Winner-Winner, pasta dinner! “Diners Drive-Ins and Dives” star Guy Fieri has announced when his Italian concept restaurant will open in the Columbus area. Fieri’s second project in Columbus has yet to be named, but the celebrity chef released more details on the future restaurant, which is set to open in the spring at Scioto Downs, 6000 S. High St., along the city’s southern border. A Scioto Downs spokesperson said the Fieri’s restaurant will feature “an old-school Italian feel polished with textured glass screens, rustic wood finishes, an open pizza & pasta prep station and gallery walls.” More below: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/opening-date-set-for-guy-fieris-restaurant-at-scioto-downs/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/04/guy-fieris-new-columbus-restaurant-will-be-an-ita.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 5, 20241 yr Kura Sushi will open its first Columbus restaurant this month Kura Sushi expects to start its conveyor belts rolling in Columbus this month. The Japan-founded restaurant brand, which is the largest operator of conveyor belt sushi eateries in the United States will open this month at 8833 Lyra Dr. at Polaris. Kura Sushi (NASDAQ:KRUS) was founded in 1977 and opened its first U.S. location in 2009 in Irvine, Calif. It now has more than 550 restaurants worldwide including 56 in 15 states and Washington D.C. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/05/kura-sushi-open-its-first-columbus-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 8, 20241 yr North Market Bridge Park Adds New Merchant A new vendor has arrived at North Market Bridge Park, 6750 Longshore St. Korean BBQ 궁 is now open, serving up a menu of authentic Korean fare. Bulgogi, Korean ramen, galbi (short ribs), spicy pork, dukboki (spicy rice cakes) and gimbob (Korean sushi) all have a place on the menu, and are crafted using authentic ingredients and cooking techniques. Korean BBQ 궁 Owner John Jin brings a variety of experiences in the restaurant industry to his new venture at North Market. He held leadership roles at Mark Pi’s Express, was the regional manager of all 85+ sushi bars in area Kroger stores, and previously ran Bulgogi inside Saraga Market. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/north-market-bridge-park-adds-new-merchant-sp1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/08/north-market-bridge-park-adds-new-korean-bbq-eater.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 8, 20241 yr 42 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: 궁 I can't be the only one who thinks this looks like a pig in a top hat. At least in this context
January 9, 20241 yr Columbus is Getting its First Guy Fieri Restaurant It’s a 55-year homecoming of sorts for chef, restaurateur and tv-host Guy Fieri. Born in the capital city in 1968, Fieri is back with plans to open his first restaurant in Columbus. The yet-to-be-named Italian concept will open at Eldorado Scioto Downs, 6000 S. High St. this spring. “The first meal I ever had was in Columbus…I was born here!” said Fieri. “So, it’s a true homecoming to bring my latest concept to the area. Being from an Italian family, classic Italian American fare has always been a part of my life and I’m stoked to bring those real deal flavors to Scioto Downs.” Fieri operates over a dozen other restaurant concepts, including other brands inside casinos, but Columbus will be the first Italian eatery in his portfolio. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/columbus-is-getting-its-first-guy-fieri-restaurant-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 11, 20241 yr Kura Sushi will open at Polaris this weekend The wait for Kura Sushi is almost over. The growing chain, which bases its U.S. operations in California, will open this weekend at 8833 Lyra Dr. at Polaris. It’ll host a soft opening on Saturday starting at noon with its grand opening Sunday. Hours Saturday through Monday will be noon to 9 p.m. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/11/kura-sushi-will-open-at-polaris-this-weekend.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 11, 20241 yr Old Bag of Nails' new Kingsdale restaurant now open in Upper Arlington There’s a new Old Bag of Nails in Upper Arlington. The locally based pub chain made its move from its original location in the Tremont Center, which opened in 2000 as the company’s fourth restaurant, to a new space just up the street at Kingsdale. The new restaurant opened Thursday at 3220 Tremont Road, on the ground floor of developer Continental’s Coventry senior living building. That building is on the site of the former Kingsdale Lazarus/Macy’s store. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/11/old-bag-of-nails-kingsdale-upper-arlington-pub.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 12, 20241 yr Ray Ray's Hog Pit moves to Aardvark Beer & Wine in Linworth Ray Ray’s Hog Pit is pulling in to a new location. The restaurant and food truck operator is moving the truck it had at Flint Station just north of Worthington to Aardvark Wine & Beer at 2355 W. Dublin Granville Road in Linworth, just west of Worthington. The new spot opens Friday. “We're beyond excited to be able to partner with our good friends, Aardvark Wine & Beer, to help bring our Flint operation over to the Worthington/Linworth area,” Ray Ray’s said in its Facebook post. “Aardvark Wine & Beer runs one of the city's finest and tightly curated retail beverage programs, so to have a chance to provide our legendary BBQ to their lovely patrons was an instant no-brainer for our crew.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/12/ray-rays-hog-pit-moves-to-aardvark-beer-wine-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 12, 20241 yr Chop5 ready to expand beyond Central Ohio via franchising A Columbus restaurant brand hopes to grow through franchising. Chop5, which opened its first restaurant in 2016 at 2044 Polaris Pkwy. and added a location at 1305 W. Lane Ave. last year, is ready to launch a franchise program to take the brand to new markets. The fast-casual chopped salad and bowl concept hired franchise advisory company Concious Capital Growth to help set it up. It is advertising the program now and hopes to start interviews in the spring. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/12/chop5-expand-beyond-central-ohio-franchising.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 12, 20241 yr Downtown Columbus 'Dinner Dollars' program aims to get workers to stay downtown longer A popular downtown Columbus program is back – but this time with a focus on happy hour. The Columbus Downtown Development Corp. is launching "Dinner Dollars," a program that will distribute $10 vouchers to be used from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays at participating restaurants downtown. CDDC started a "Lunch Bucks" program about a year and a half ago. Since then, the program has distributed more than 1,200 vouchers and been written up in The Washington Post. Through that program, downtown restaurants were reimbursed about $100,000, CDDC President Amy Taylor told me. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/12/downtown-columbus-happy-hour-dinner-vouchers-cddc.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 16, 20241 yr Katalina's picks Bexley for its next restaurant location A new Katalina’s is coming to Bexley. The popular Columbus breakfast and lunch destination is prepping its third café and restaurant, this one at 2741 E. Main St., a space that most recently was a Boston Market. “I think it’s a perfect location for us,” owner Kathleen Day said. “I love the art deco look and it has a parking lot. We’re a neighborhood-focused business and I think we’re a good fit with the history of Bexley.” A summer opening is the target. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/16/katalinas-picks-bexley-for-its-next-restaurant.html & https://columbusunderground.com/katalinas-opening-third-location-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 17, 20241 yr Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace adds new carryout and delivery only location A Columbus dining favorite has a new location. Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace last week added a carryout and delivery only location at 6665 Huntley Road in the Worthington area. It is accepting walk-up orders and offering delivery through DoorDash. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/17/dirty-franks-hot-dog-palace-carryout-delivery.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 17, 20241 yr CMR Renames Short North Restaurant, Del Mar to Open at Easton Cameron Mitchell Restaurants will bring Del Mar to Easton, but not the Del Mar Central Ohioans are familiar with from the flagship Short North restaurant. Del Mar Easton will resemble the fine-dining Del Mar of Naples, FL with its Mediterranean focus. Meanwhile, the Short North original has undergone a name change, becoming SoCal Kitchen + Bar. “This name shift between the two culinary concepts just makes sense as both have established their own unique feel and guest fan base,” said David Miller, President and COO of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR). More below: https://columbusunderground.com/cmr-renames-short-north-restaurant-del-mar-to-open-at-easton-sp1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/01/17/cameron-mitchells-easton-restaurant-gets-a-name.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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