September 27, 2024Sep 27 Agapé Mediterranean opens its fifth location in Central Ohio A local fast-casual Mediterranean eatery has added another new restaurant. Agapé Mediterranean is now open at 6589 Artesian Run in Lewis Center. It’s the fifth restaurant for the growing brand and a sixth is on the way, with plans to open at Grandview Yard in Grandview Heights. Agapé Mediterranean launched in 2021 with hopes to grow quickly, which it is fulfilling with its two-per-year restaurant pace. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/09/27/agape-mediterranean-opens-lewis-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 30, 2024Sep 30 First Look: New Pasta Bar Makes its Way to Polaris No matter where Yash Kishinchand has traveled, Columbus has always felt like home, so it only makes sense that it’s the site of his latest restaurant. Flour Modern Pasta Bar is a new restaurant concept by Chef Kishinchand that features classic Italian dishes made from scratch. The restaurant is hosting its grand opening today at 1540 Polaris Parkway. A preset menu of $28 includes a choice of pasta, salad and bread. Some of the pasta dishes include French Onion Mac N Cheese, Tie Dye Ricotta Gnocchi, Butter Chicken Alla Vodka and N’djua Noodles. Also on the menu are a selection of sides like Caramelized Figs and Shoestring Fries. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-new-pasta-bar-makes-its-way-to-polaris-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 2024Oct 1 El Vaquero ready to open its Short North restaurant El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant will open its newest Columbus location this week. The chain’s first Short North restaurant will open Wednesday at 600 N. High St. It’s the 21st location for the family-owned restaurant chain, which was started in 1993 by Efrain Quezada and Fernando Morales. “That location will be good, not just for business, but also for publicity,” Quezada told Columbus Business First last month. “People come to the (Greater Columbus Convention Center) from outside Columbus. When they visit, they can try our food. We like being close to the convention center and the Short North.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/01/el-vaquero-open-short-north.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 2024Oct 1 Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill in Clintonville to open this week The wait for the new Habaneros Fresh Mexican Grill is over. The Clintonville restaurant will open Wednesday at 4416 N. High St. It’s the fourth location for the family-owned local chain. Originally expected to open in July, delays pushed the arrival to October. Co-owner Javier Mijangos previously told Columbus Business First they were excited to come to Clintonville. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/01/habaneros-fresh-mexican-grill-opening-clintonville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 2, 2024Oct 2 Dirty Frank’s is Coming to OSU Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace has done well at its Downtown spot since its inception over 10 years ago, and pretty soon the beloved dogs will make their way to Ohio State’s campus. Dirty Frank’s is opening its second dine-in restaurant at 2036 N. High St. within the next week-and-a-half to two weeks. The restaurant will seat around 35 people and will feature a full menu and bar. Elizabeth Lessner and Nick Ailabouni founded Dirty Frank’s in 2009. Nick and his wife Miriam are now the sole owners of the restaurant. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/dirty-franks-is-coming-to-osu-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 2, 2024Oct 2 First Look: El Vaquero Opens in Short North The city’s latest El Vaquero has opened up at the The Cap in the Short North. El Vaquero opened today at 600 N. High St., the former home of Local Cantina, which closed in June. This is the restaurant chain’s 21 location. Founded by Efrain Quezada and Fernando Morales, the first El Vaquero opened in 1993 on Riverside Drive in Upper Arlington. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-el-vaquero-opens-in-short-north-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 7, 2024Oct 7 Don Tequila to open its 6th restaurant near New Albany Don Tequila Mexican Grill & Cantina’s next restaurant will be in the New Albany area. The locally based restaurant group, which just opened location number five in July, will add a sixth at 5924 Old Hamilton Road. That address, according to building permits, is a newly built space near Hamilton Quarter, the suburban nexus of New Albany, Westerville and Gahanna. The site, like much of that area, is actually in Columbus. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/07/don-tequila-to-open-new-albany-area-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 7, 2024Oct 7 Breakfast and lunch spot The Locust Table in Powell adding dinner A Powell restaurant is adding dinner service next year. The Locust Table, which opened at 16 Crossing St. in 2020, has been operating as a fast-casual breakfast, lunch and brunch cafe. Starting in January, it’ll begin serving dinner as well. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/07/locust-table-powell-dinner.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 8, 2024Oct 8 The South End Cafe Ready to Reopen The South End Cafe is opening up shop this week with a new look after being closed for the last month. Located at 1951 Parsons Ave., South End Cafe closed in late August for renovations and will reopen Tuesday. The coffee shop will feature a fresh coat of paint, new shelves and cabinetry for storage space, local artwork and a menu refresh. South End Cafe first opened in March of 2023. The coffee shop is a social enterprise from Community Development for All People, an organization that provides programs and support for the South Side of Columbus. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/the-south-end-cafe-ready-to-reopen-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 11, 2024Oct 11 Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Coming to Powell Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is celebrating 75 years of scoops by adding a location in Powell. The latest Johnson’s is expected to open in early spring of 2025 at 4290 Home Rd. It will be the seventh Johnson’s location throughout central Ohio and the fourth to open since 2024. The family-owned joint was established in 1950 in Bexley at 2728 E. Main St. “Bringing Johnson’s Real Ice Cream to Powell represents a significant milestone in our growth,” Matt Wilcoxon, fourth-generation owner of Johnson’s, said in a statement. “As we celebrate 75 years and expand our presence, our commitment remains steadfast: to honor our great-grandpa Johnson by crafting quality ice creams that bring people together.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/johnsons-real-ice-cream-coming-to-powell-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 14, 2024Oct 14 Capri sports bar and lounge now open in downtown Columbus The former owners of a German Village restaurant are back in business with a new downtown sports bar. Capri opens Monday at 39 E. Gay St. Samer Chedid and Francesco Todisco are the owners. That duo previously ran the Bistrolino restaurant and the adjoining Ferdinand bar in German Village. They closed those businesses in August, citing the expiration of their lease and differences with the landlord. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/14/capri-sports-bar-and-lounge-open-downtown-columbus.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 15, 2024Oct 15 Pizza Cottage owner adding Tipton Tavern at Powell area location An old name in Central Ohio pizza is trying something new at one of its locations. Larry Tipton, owner of the Pizza Cottage brand, has remodeled the 8753 Owenfield Dr. location into a dual-branded space that will serve up libations and live entertainment as well as those pizzas, salads and appetizers. Tipton Tavern is his new creation. It shares space at Pizza Cottage and officially opens Thursday. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/15/pizza-cottage-owner-adding-tipton-tavern.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 15, 2024Oct 15 Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace to open Ohio State-area restaurant soon Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace will open soon near Ohio State University. The locally based restaurant brand’s latest expansion will be to 2036 N. High St., a space that previously had been a Poké Bros. location. Co-owner Miriam Ailabouni said the finishing touches are coming together now and pending final inspections, the new hot dog shop and bar will open in the coming weeks. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/15/dirty-franks-ohio-state-area-restaurant-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 15, 2024Oct 15 Layered Brew Café and Clintonville Deli Coming to Franklinton Two brands operating out of a Clintonville ghost kitchen are teaming up and expanding into a joint location in Franklinton. Layered Brew and Clintonville Deli are located inside High St. Kitchens at 2864 N. High St. Both businesses are partnering and began renovations this month to expand into an old home in Franklinton at 132 McDowell St., with an expected opening in December of this year or January of 2025. Clintonville Deli will operate inside High St. Kitchens until the end of the month and will change its name to Franklinton Deli when the new location opens. Owner of Layered Brew Clair Joy Farley said Layered Brew will continue to offer pick-up and delivery service at High St. Kitchens in addition to the new location. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/layered-brew-cafe-and-clintonville-deli-coming-to-franklinton-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 16, 2024Oct 16 698 Asian Kitchen to open soon in former Cameron Mitchell spot in Short North A local restaurateur is bringing sushi to a Short North space that’s seen a few different cuisines in the last few years. Daniel Chen expects to open 698 Asian Kitchen in the next week at 698 N. High St. The exact date has not been set. That spot previously was home to two separate Cameron Mitchell Restaurants concepts – El Segundo Mexican Kitchen, which closed this spring, and prior to that Harvey & Ed’s, which only lasted a year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/15/short-north-698-asian-kitchen-mitchell-rigsbys.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 19, 2024Oct 19 Katalina's Tres sets its opening date in Bexley One of Columbus’ most popular breakfast, brunch and lunch cafes is ready to open its newest location. Katalina’s Tres will open Nov. 1 at 2741 E. Main St. in Bexley. “I’m thrilled to introduce Katalina’s famous food and service to a local community that so reflects our mission of making the world better one little bite at a time,” owner Kathleen Day said in a press release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/18/katalinas-tres-opening-date-bexley.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 19, 2024Oct 19 Smashburger Joint With a Twist Opens at Bubbly Food Hall The family behind Hoyo’s Kitchen is bringing their latest concept to the dining scene. Rhino Smashburger Co. opened today at Bubbly Food Hall in New Albany at 6065 Central College Rd. The menu will consist of smashburgers, fries and milkshakes with ingredients implemented in dishes from Hoyo’s Kitchen, a fast-casual Somali restaurant. “All of our spices and all of our touches that we normally do at Hoyo’s Kitchen, we’re kind of just bringing it to the burger scene here,” Mohamed Hassan, co-owner of Hoyo’s Kitchen, said. “Once we get those down, we’re going to continue to add to the menu with a different type of style.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/smashburger-joint-with-a-twist-opens-at-bubbly-food-hall-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 19, 2024Oct 19 Short North’s Former El Segundo Filled by New Sushi Spot The owner of two successful Japanese restaurants in Central Ohio has brought his latest concept to the Short North. The 698 Restaurant is hosting a soft opening this weekend at 698 N. High St., formerly El Segundo, which closed in March. The new eatery comes from Daniel Chen, who opened The 1126 Restaurant in 2018 at 1126 N. High St. and Dublin’s Song Lan Restaurant in late 2022 at 6628 Riverside Dr. “Daniel is a very ambitious man and I don’t think that there’s any quit in him at all,” Barrackus Crawford, 698’s general manager, said. “I think he’s always looking to do more and he’s never someone that’s going to be satisfied with the bare minimum, he’s going to shoot for the stars every time.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/short-norths-former-el-segundo-filled-by-new-sushi-spot-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 21, 2024Oct 21 Katalina's owner on future cafes and what's new at the upcoming Bexley location Katalina’s is hungry for more expansion opportunities. The popular local cafe is set to open its third location with Katalina’s Tres ready to welcome customers at 2741 E. Main St. in Bexley starting Nov. 1. But owner Kathleen Day doesn’t plan to stop there. “I do want to open more,” she said. “It all depends on finding the right space and ensuring we can keep our brand integrity.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/21/katalinas-cafe-new-albany-bexley-expansion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 23, 2024Oct 23 East Market Burger Joint Expands It’s been a successful year for East Market’s Urban Gourmet Burgers & Wings, so the owners thought it was time to branch out a little. Urban Gourmet opened a second location Oct. 19 in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood at 1333 Northwest Blvd., approximately a ten-minute drive from its East Market location at 212 Kelton Ave. Hicham Ouhammou alongside brothers Alex and Anas Elofir opened Urban Gourmet at the East Market in September of 2023. Ouhammou said their first year was a great success and it felt like the right time to move into something a little bigger somewhere else. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/east-market-burger-joint-expands-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 23, 2024Oct 23 Jennings Java to Open Brick-And-Mortar in Merion Village When Daniel Jennings started brewing coffee in his dorm room, he didn’t expect that years later his college hobby would turn into something much bigger. Jennings Java Is celebrating the grand opening of its first brick-and-mortar on Sunday at 116 E. Moler St. in Merion Village. The brand got its start in 2016 by Jennings and co-owner AJ Kazmierczak, who met at Muskingum University through a business program launched by a former professor. “You either came to it because you had an entrepreneurial idea or you had the tools to help someone with their idea,” Kazmierczak said. “Daniel came into it with his idea of starting Jennings Java. I came into it with the idea that I love people and relationships and marketing and social media and things along those lines, and we kind of hit the ground running.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/jennings-java-to-open-brick-and-mortar-in-merion-village-ak1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/25/jennings-java-merion-village-grand-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 24, 2024Oct 24 Mikey's Late Night Slice opens Thursday at University Square near Ohio State A favorite local pizzeria is opening its third location in two months. Mike’s Late Night Slice opens its new Ohio State-area bar and restaurant Thursday. The 3,300-square-foot space at 1839 N. Pearl St. in the University Square development was announced last year. Hours for opening weekend are 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Follow the brand online for hours beyond that. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/24/mikeys-late-night-slice-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
October 28, 2024Oct 28 Fast-growing 7 Brew adds its second Central Ohio drive-thru A fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain has added a second Central Ohio location. Arkansas-based 7 Brew is now open at 1355 N. 21st St. in Newark. The chain’s first area location opened at 1637 N. Memorial Dr. in Lancaster last November. Newark is the eighth overall site in Ohio for the brand. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/28/fast-growing-7-brew-adds-columbus-newark-drive-thr.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 29, 2024Oct 29 A little more regarding the highly anticipated upcoming opening of the first Fogo de Chão location in the city... Fogo de Chão announces first Ohio location in Columbus Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil, announced in August the signing of a lease agreement to open its first Ohio location in Columbus. The new 7,245 square foot restaurant is scheduled to open later this year at 1425 Polaris Parkway. The new restaurant will feature an expansive dining room centered around an open churrasco grill, offering guests a 360-degree view of gaucho chefs demonstrating the Culinary Art of Churrasco by butchering, hand carving, and grilling high-quality cuts of protein over an open flame, creating a craveable salty bark. The Market Table will anchor the restaurant and feature seasonal salads, fresh superfoods, cured meats, antipasti, and more. The new location in Columbus will have engaging social gathering spaces layered throughout Bar Fogo for guests to linger and enjoy All-Day Happy Hour for any occasion. Dry-aged meat lockers for in-house aging will display indulgent cuts such as a 32 oz. Long-Bone Tomahawk Ribeye, aged for a minimum of 42 days for rich flavor." https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/fogo-de-ch-o-announces-first-ohio-location-columbus
October 29, 2024Oct 29 City’s First Dog Park and Bar Opens in Southwest Columbus Dog parks are traditionally meant for our four-legged friends, but Bumble’s Backyard has a little something for everyone. Bumble’s Backyard is a year-round dog park, bar, coffee and ice cream shop founded by partners Lauryn and Evan Betterton. Inspired by the Betterton’s 7-year-old Golden Doodle Bumble, the park opened Oct. 26 at 1280 Brown Rd. and is the first of its kind in Columbus. The actual building for Bumble’s is small and doesn’t house any seating. It’s the space behind it that’s expansive. The fenced-in yard is almost two-thirds of an acre and around 10,000 square feet of it is dog-friendly turf. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/citys-first-dog-park-and-bar-opens-in-southwest-columbus-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 31, 2024Oct 31 Broad Street Bagels & Deli is closing for good today. This note is posted at the top of their website: "Due to external circumstances, Broad Street Bagels and Deli will unfortunately be permanently closing on Oct. 31st, 2024. We have enjoyed being a part of this amazing community and we thank you for your love and support." According to The Dispatch, the owner of the building, Zion Christian Fellowship, was not interested in re-upping the lease as they have "other plans" for the space: https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/10/01/broad-street-bagels-deli-faces-threat-closure-downtown-columbus/75408173007/
October 31, 2024Oct 31 14 minutes ago, cbussoccer said: Broad Street Bagels & Deli is closing for good today. This note is posted at the top of their website: "Due to external circumstances, Broad Street Bagels and Deli will unfortunately be permanently closing on Oct. 31st, 2024. We have enjoyed being a part of this amazing community and we thank you for your love and support." According to The Dispatch, the owner of the building, Zion Christian Fellowship, was not interested in re-upping the lease as they have "other plans" for the space: https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/10/01/broad-street-bagels-deli-faces-threat-closure-downtown-columbus/75408173007/ I’m worried about this stretch of broad becoming some weird right wing religious block. Not sure why a church needs a downtown retail building, but hopefully they turn it into housing for low income.
October 31, 2024Oct 31 7 minutes ago, VintageLife said: I’m worried about this stretch of broad becoming some weird right wing religious block. Not sure why a church needs a downtown retail building, but hopefully they turn it into housing for low income. Meh, they can do what they want. Is it annoying? Absolutely. But as long as they aren't doing anything illegal or in opposition to the local zoning, they should be able to engage in whatever religious or political activity they see fit. What's far more annoying is the surface lot that exists literally next door to this building. Or the surface lots along 3rd. The fact that those still exist is infuriating.
October 31, 2024Oct 31 Hoof Hearted Brewing to add Ray Ray's Reload at Short North bar The new Hoof Hearted Brewing in the Short North is adding a popular Columbus food option. Ray Ray’s Reload will park its truck at the 26 E. 5th Ave. bar as of Nov. 15 and will serve its barbecue creations from 4 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Hoof Hearted co-owner Trevor Williams, in a press release, praised the pairing of his brewery’s beer with Ray Ray’s cuisine. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/10/31/hoof-hearted-brewing-ray-rays-short-north.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 1, 2024Nov 1 First Look: Katalina’s Opens Third Location in Bexley Katalina’s has made its way to Bexley. Located at 2741 E. Main St., Katalina’s Tres celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony today and will officially open Friday. This is the third Katalina’s for owner Kathleen Day. Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, Katalina’s is known for its sandwiches and Pancake Balls. Katalina’s first opened in Harrison West at 1105 Pennsylvania Ave. in 2010. A second location — Katalina’s, Too — opened in Clintonville at 3481 N. High St. in 2019. In 2022, Day announced a third Katalina’s was slated for Franklinton, which later changed to Bexley. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-katalinas-opens-third-location-in-bexley-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 2, 2024Nov 2 Sow to Go opens at Gravity, other additions delayed until 2025 Gravity both gained and lost food and beverage tenants this week, while other previously announced additions are delayed. Sow to Go opened its first location this week at 435 W. Broad St. in the Franklinton development. It’s a fast-casual spin on Sow Plated, the Upper Arlington restaurant John Fahlgren and Sunny Fahlgren opened in the Shops on Lane Avenue in 2019. A second Sow to Go location is expected to open at another Kaufman development, GreenHouse in the Short North. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/01/sow-to-go-opens-gravity-2-other-delays.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 2, 2024Nov 2 18 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Sow to Go opens at Gravity, other additions delayed until 2025 Gravity both gained and lost food and beverage tenants this week, while other previously announced additions are delayed. Sow to Go opened its first location this week at 435 W. Broad St. in the Franklinton development. It’s a fast-casual spin on Sow Plated, the Upper Arlington restaurant John Fahlgren and Sunny Fahlgren opened in the Shops on Lane Avenue in 2019. A second Sow to Go location is expected to open at another Kaufman development, GreenHouse in the Short North. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/01/sow-to-go-opens-gravity-2-other-delays.html Interested to see what restaurant they brought in. Looking at apartments.com it seems most of the units in all the gravity buildings have filled up well, so there are plenty of people.
November 2, 2024Nov 2 23 hours ago, GCrites said: That looks like it used to be a G.D. Ritzy's. It was a Boston market
November 4, 2024Nov 4 Yawning Bear Bread Co. Opens Brick-And-Mortar Liz Brett went from baking bread out of her kitchen to opening her very own brick-and-mortar. Located in the King-Lincoln District at 999 Mt. Vernon Ave., Yawning Bear Bread Co. hosted a soft launch Friday and officially opened to the public today. The space was formerly home to Three Bites Bakery, which relocated to East Broad Street in the summer. Brett got her start in the bread-baking business in 2018 as a hobby. She started bringing her loaves to various markets and would sell out in less than half an hour. Cooking out of her kitchen started to become too much and she knew she needed to find a bigger production space. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/yawning-bear-bread-co-opens-brick-and-mortar-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 5, 2024Nov 5 Harvest Bar + Kitchen in Clintonville to reopen this week A Clintonville restaurant is back in business after a temporary closure. Harvest Bar + Kitchen at 2885 N. High St. will reopen its doors Thursday. “We’re just excited to see everyone’s smiling faces,” co-owner Chris Crader said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/05/harvest-bar-kitchen-clintonville-reopening.html & https://columbusunderground.com/clintonville-pizzeria-ready-to-reopen-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 5, 2024Nov 5 Boom Boom Tacos Coming to Parsons Boom Boom Tacos Tequila & Mezcal is expanding with a new location on Parsons Avenue. The newest location is expected to open in the next few weeks at 970 Parsons Ave., formerly Beyond the Brix. This is the second Boom Boom in Columbus; the first opened last year on Ohio State’s campus at 201 Chittenden Ave. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/boom-boom-tacos-coming-to-parsons-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 6, 2024Nov 6 Dirty Frank's slinging hot dogs near Ohio State starting Thursday Dirty Frank’s newest Hot Dog Palace opens Thursday. The local favorite’s new location at 2036 N. High St. just across from Ohio State University will start with evening hours only with plans to add lunch hours in the very near future. “We’re excited to connect with OSU students,” co-owner Miriam Ailabouni said. “And I think they’re excited to connect with us. We get calls every day asking when we’re opening.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/06/dirty-franks-hot-dogs-ohio-state-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 7, 2024Nov 7 First Look: OSU Home to Latest Dirty Frank’s Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace is opening its second dine-in restaurant on Ohio State’s campus this week. The popular hot dog spot, founded by Elizabeth Lessner and Nick Ailabouni, opens Thursday at 2036 N. High St. Spanning 1,800 square feet, the space seats around 35 people and features a full menu and bar. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-osu-home-to-latest-dirty-franks-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 2024Nov 9 Martini Modern Italian Reopens in Short North After Remodel The Short North’s Martini Modern Italian reopened today after being closed for the last week and a half. Located at 445 N. High St., the Cameron Mitchell Restaurant temporarily closed on Oct. 28 for renovations and reopened at 4 p.m. today for dinner service. The redesign includes an updated interior and some menu tweaks. Martini Modern first opened in 1996 and was one of the first restaurants developed by CMR. President and COO of CMR David Miller said they’re always looking for ways to elevate the dining experience at CMR. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/martini-modern-italian-reopens-in-short-north-after-remodel-ak1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/08/cameron-mitchells-martini-modern-italian-remodel.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 2024Nov 9 Johnson's Real Ice Cream continues its expansion with plans for Pickerington An old Pickerington auto garage will get new life next year as an ice cream parlor with a amenity more common to bars and restaurants – a rooftop patio. Locally based Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is continuing its expansion binge with a new Pickerington space scheduled to open in May at 192 Hill Road N in the city’s Olde Village. The store will have 1,400 square feet of interior space plus a 748-square-foot covered patio and a 678-square-foot rooftop patio. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/08/johnsons-real-ice-cream-pickerington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 12, 2024Nov 12 Marlow's Cheesesteaks now open at North Market Downtown North Market Downtown’s newest addition has arrived. Marlow’s Cheesesteaks is now open at the downtown dining and shopping destination. It is location number three for owners Shanika and Jomar Sheppard. The couple are Philadelphia natives who relocated to Columbus in 2017. They started their local food venture with The Water Ice Shoppe at Eastland Mall in 2018. That eventually led to the Marlow’s Cheesesteaks food truck in 2021 and the brick-and-mortar Gahanna restaurant in 2022. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/12/marlows-cheesesteaks-north-market-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 12, 2024Nov 12 JT's Pizza & Pub to open this month in Grandview Heights A multi-time Best Pizza in Columbus winner is ready to open its newest local pizzeria. JT’s Pizza & Pub will begin serving at its 845 Goodale Blvd. restaurant and bar Nov. 29. This Southern Station site is the second location for the local pizzeria. The original is at 2390 W. Dublin Granville Road. Owner Joe Hartnett opened that site in 2007. It was renamed JT’s Pizza & Pub in 2015. “This new spot is a culmination of years of hard work and dedication to perfecting our menu and culture,” Hartnett said in a press release. “I’m proud of the team that has gotten us here and I’m excited to be a part of the Grandview neighborhood. We’ve got a seat saved for everyone at JT’s.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/12/jts-pizza-pub-open-date-grandview.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 13, 2024Nov 13 Stacked Burger Co. to open on Worthington Woods Blvd "A new concept from former Budd Dairy vendor Alphabet Kitchen plans to open its doors on Nov. 18. The eatery, which will operate as a “modern burger bar” under the name of Stacked Burger Co., is located at 1089 Worthington Woods Blvd. Stacked will offer smash burgers, fries and ice cream floats. It will create special burger sauces from scratch and even plans to smoke bacon in-house." https://614now.com/2024/food-drink/modern-burger-bar-with-fries-floats-from-columbus-restaurant-veteran-opening-next-week
November 14, 2024Nov 14 Rapidly expanding 7 Brew adding pair of Columbus-area drive-thrus One of the country’s fastest-growing brands has a pair of new locations in Central Ohio. Arkansas-founded 7 Brew, which added a shop in Newark last month, opened at 4262 Cemetery Road in Hilliard this month and will add another site north of Worthington at 8380 N. High St., likely next month. The North High Street location does not have a firm opening date yet, according to the company. Google lists Nov. 25, but a company representative said they are targeting mid- to late-December. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/13/7-brew-adds-two-shops-columbus-area.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 14, 2024Nov 14 Bendi Wok N' Bar to open in New Albany The owner of Local Cantina is expanding another of its brands. Orange Umbrella Restaurants, which owns and operates several dining concepts across Central Ohio, most notably the 13-unit Local Cantina chain, is prepping its second Bendi Wok N’ Bar. The new restaurant will be at 160 W. Main St. in New Albany. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/13/bendi-wok-n-bar-new-albany.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 15, 2024Nov 15 New Chinese Spot Coming to Bethel Road Fiery Sky Asian Kitchen is opening its doors this weekend. Founded by Lu Sha, Fiery Sky Asian Kitchen opens Saturday at 1450 Bethel Rd., formerly Kebab Hummus Grill. The restaurant specializes in Hunan and Sichuan cuisines. “Real Chinese restaurants will take much more time preparing the food as opposed to American-style restaurants that tend to use the same sauce and spices for many dishes,” Sha said in a press release. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/new-chinese-spot-coming-to-bethel-road-ak1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/14/fiery-sky-asian-bethel-road-opens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 15, 2024Nov 15 Del Taco to open new Columbus-area restaurant A California-based fast-food brand is adding a new Columbus-area restaurant. Del Taco will open at 8787 Owenfield Dr. in the Lewis Center and Powell area. The company has not yet responded to questions about that location and it does not appear on the brand’s website, but a coming soon banner is posted and the former White Castle building is being repainted with the Del Taco color scheme. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/14/del-taco-new-powell-lewis-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 16, 2024Nov 16 Local Cantina closes in Gahanna, but new taco-focused restaurant takes its place As one Cantina closes, another Cantina has opened. The Local Cantina at Creekside in Gahanna closed this month, but a new restaurant already is operating in the space. Cantina Sports Bar and Grill is now open at 101 Mill St., suite 100. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/15/local-cantina-closes-gahanna-new-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 16, 2024Nov 16 Edwards Cos., Chef Josh Dalton partner on another downtown Columbus restaurant, Rosalita One of Columbus’ most heralded chefs is bringing a new restaurant to downtown Columbus. Chef Josh Dalton, whose local dining establishments include Veritas and Speck Italian Eatery, is adding a third restaurant to the intersection of High and Gay streets. Rosalita will be inside the historic Madison’s and White-Haines buildings at 72-80 N. High St. Those buildings, now dubbed The Madison, opened to residents in the spring. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2024/11/15/edwards-cos-chef-josh-rosalita-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
Create an account or sign in to comment