January 24Jan 24 Agapé Mediterranean opens Grandview Yard restaurant A locally based fast-casual brand opened its sixth restaurant in four years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/23/agape-mediterranean-opens-grandview.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 24Jan 24 14 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Agapé Mediterranean opens Grandview Yard restaurant A locally based fast-casual brand opened its sixth restaurant in four years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/23/agape-mediterranean-opens-grandview.html Would love for a downtown location of agape!
January 25Jan 25 Bitty & Beau's Coffee coming soon to Upper Arlington A coffee shop that’s as much about its mission as its product is coming to Upper Arlington. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/24/bitty-beaus-coffee-coming-soon-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
January 25Jan 25 East Market Home to Four New Vendors A new set of vendors made their way to the Trolley District’s East Market late last year. The East Market, located at 212 Kelton Ave., has added four new vendors to its list. The market, which opened in 2022, now includes Masa Salad & Fruit, Momocha Hibachi, Fran’s Meat + Three and 614 Fully Loaded. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/east-market-home-to-four-new-vendors-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 27Jan 27 Caribbean and Jamaican eatery joining Budd Dairy Food Hall Budd Dairy Food Hall is bringing in Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/27/caribbean-and-jamaican-eatery-joining-budd-dairy.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 27Jan 27 Mezcla to bring new, creative Mexican cuisine to Italian Village An experienced Columbus chef is bringing his spin on Mexican cuisine (and more) to Italian Village. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/27/mezcla-new-mexican-cuisine-italian-village.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 28Jan 28 Parlor Doughnuts doubles down on arrival in Central Ohio with Powell, Lewis Center locations If eager knocks on the door are a sign, a new-to-Columbus doughnut brand may be a hit. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/28/parlor-doughnuts-will-open-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
January 29Jan 29 Si Señor Expanding to Easton and Will Open Friday Join Sí Señor for their grand opening event on Friday, January 31st from 6-10PM. Sí Señor will be opening in Easton Gateway and offers a taste of Latin flavors. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/si-senor-expanding-to-easton-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 30Jan 30 Mastro's Steakhouse sets its Easton Town Center opening date A long-awaited new steakhouse is finally ready to open at Easton Town Center. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/01/30/mastros-steakhouse-easton-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
January 31Jan 31 Chain dubbed ‘The Best Korean-style Chicken in the U.S.’ opening first Ohio location in the University District "Noori Chicken launched their franchise operations back in 2020, and since then, they’ve been quickly expanding throughout the United States. According to their website, they’ll be opening a Columbus location soon at 1454 N. High St in the University District. Noori Chicken is a popular spot for quick, to-go Korean chicken, as well as bibimbap, fried rice, and a variety of other noodle and chicken dishes. Some locations even offer Korean fired tofu! Sides include dumplings, egg rolls, onion rings, french fries, salad, and coleslaw. They feature Korean drinks like milkis, which are carbonated soft drinks infused with milk..." https://614now.com/2025/food-drink/chain-dubbed-the-best-korean-style-chicken-in-the-u-s-opening-first-ohio-location-here-in-columbus
January 31Jan 31 Jamaican and Caribbean Cuisine Coming to Budd Dairy A new vendor is moving into Budd Dairy Food Hall next month. The Jerk Spot is joining Budd Dairy on Feb. 4 in the food hall’s rotating Hatch pop-up, formerly Burger Royale. Founded by Executive Chef Troy Wheat, the eatery features a fusion of Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine with blends of spices and locally sourced ingredients. Featured menu items include the signature Jerk Chicken and Oxtail seasoned with Jerk Rub and Jerky paste. The Oxtail is marinated in a curated blend of Jamaican spices and is then smoked. Some featured fresh ingredients include pineapple, sweet peppers and jackfruit. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/jamaican-and-caribbean-cuisine-coming-to-budd-dairy-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 3Feb 3 BIBIBOP Asian Grill Pop-Up Open Downtown A new spot for BIBIBOP Asian Grill is available Downtown. BIBIBOP Asian Grill is now available every Wednesday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the main lobby of Hexion Inc. at 180 E. Broad St. The Preston Centre, located across the street at 155 E. Broad St., announced the restaurant’s debut last week on social media. BIBIBOP features customizable Asian-inspired bowls and salads. The eatery opened its first restaurant in 2013 in Grandview and there are currently 74 locations company-wide throughout the country. Central Ohio alone has 17 locations, not including the latest pop-up. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/bibibop-asian-grill-pop-up-open-downtown-ak1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/04/bibibop-first-popup-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 3Feb 3 Original Goodie Shop expansion means new kitchen, bigger menu and no standing outside More of the Original Goodie Shop will mean more goodies in that shop. The 70-year-old Upper Arlington bakery at 2116 Tremont Center is expanding and expects to show off that new, bigger space this month. “We were stepping on each other’s toes here,” owner Emilie Smith said. “We’ve been stuffed to the gills for years.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/03/original-goodie-shop-expansion-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
February 4Feb 4 Pure Green expanding in Columbus with new shop from former Buckeye Their new Pure Green shop is a homecoming for Curtis and Kayla Grant. The local franchisees of the Florida-based juice and smoothie brand expect to open their location at 1475 N. High St. on March 1. It’ll be the second Pure Green in Central Ohio. A separate franchisee has a Polaris location. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/04/pure-green-juice-campus-area.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 4Feb 4 Yemeni Coffee Shop Opens Third Ohio Location Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is now available in Dublin. Located at 6181 Sawmill Rd., Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. opened its latest shop on Jan. 31. This is the third Ohio location for the Michigan-based chain, which features various coffee drinks made with premium Yemeni beans. The menu features hot and cold espresso and Yemeni drinks as well as a selection of baked goods like croissants and scones. There are also tea refreshers and smoothies available. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/yemeni-coffee-shop-opens-third-ohio-location-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 5Feb 5 Teriyaki Madness opening 3 new Columbus-area restaurants A growing fast-casual Asian bowl chain is about to quadruple its Central Ohio footprint. Denver-based Teriyaki Madness has four restaurants open in the state, including one location in the Columbus area at 833 Polaris Pkwy. in Westerville. It’ll grow to three within the next two months with at least one more location set to open in Central Ohio in 2025. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/04/teriyaki-madness-opening-columbus-restaurants.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 6Feb 6 Clintonville dessert shop closes, plans move to New Albany food hall A dessert and party supply shop in Clintonville has closed its doors and is moving to a food hall in New Albany. On its website, Libby Lou's Fun Factory's said it's 3039 Indianola Ave. location is closed and that it will open in March inside Bubbly Hall at 6065 Central College Road. "We started moving into Bubbly Food Hall today!!!" the store said in an Instagram post this week. "So exciting! More seating, clean fresh space, more parking!!!!" More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/06/libby-lous-bubbly-hall-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
February 8Feb 8 First Look: New Steakhouse Open at Easton Ohio’s first Mastro’s Steakhouse is now open. Mastro’s Steakhouse opened today at 3965 New Bond St. This is the first Ohio location for Mastro’s Restaurants, which is known for its high-quality seafood and steak. “We are excited to introduce Mastro’s to Ohio and become part of this incredible Easton community,” Senior Vice President and COO of Mastro’s Restaurants, Tim Whitlock, said in a statement. “Columbus is a vibrant city with an evolving food scene. Our goal is to create more than just a meal, it’s about crafting a one-of-a-kind experience and creating memorable moments for every guest that walks through our door. We look forward to serving this community for many years to come.” More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-new-steakhouse-open-at-easton-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 13Feb 13 First Look: Easton Welcomes Napa Kitchen + Bar Napa Kitchen + Bar has officially opened at Easton Town Center. The restaurant known for its selection of wines, oven-fired pizza and shareable plates opened its doors Monday at 4055 The Strand W., formerly Sono Wood Fired, which closed in early 2024. This is the third Napa Kitchen location, with the remaining two in Dublin and Westerville. Napa Kitchen was launched in 2016 and is owned by Tim Rollins. The Dublin location at 7148 Muirfield Dr. came first, followed by a Cincinnati location in 2018, which closed in September of 2024. Napa Kitchen later opened a location in Westerville at 925 N. State St. which is still in operation. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-easton-welcomes-napa-kitchen-bar-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 14Feb 14 OX-B's moves from trailer to restaurant space in Newark A locally grown chicken chain has made its first home permanent. OX-B’s launched from a shipping container stationed along North 21st Street in Newark in April 2020. It now has a brick-and-mortar space at 917 N. 21st St. It’s a short move. The container most recently had been positioned right outside that building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/14/ox-bs-moves-newark.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 15Feb 15 Pho Chef adds second location near Upper Arlington The menu has expanded at a bustling restaurant and retail center near Upper Arlington. Pho Chef opened this month at 1186 Kenny Centre Mall. It’s the second location for the locally owned restaurant. The first is at 3540 W. Dublin Granville Road. Pho Chef’s menu includes 18 styles of the classic Vietnamese soup, which starts from a beef broth that’s simmered for 12 hours. Beyond broth and noodle choices, other add-ins include filet mignon, meatballs, eye of round, brisket, flank steak, tripe, tendon and more. Meatless also is an option. Each hot pho includes the traditional cool accoutrements of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños and lime wedges. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/14/pho-chef-expands-to-kenny-centre.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 16Feb 16 Frans Meat+Three is Columbus' newest soul food restaurant- now open in East Market on Kelton Ave "They proclaim themselves to be the only "meat and three" concept in Columbus. Opening about a month ago in East Market, 212 Kelton Ave., husband and wife Carlos and Christianna Berry run Frans Meat+Three, a Southern-style food joint that offers any choice of meat and three side dishes along with it. Frans Meat+Three focuses on Southern staples like collard greens, sweet potatoes, cabbage and more, with meat choices ranging from turkey wings, chicken wings, shrimp and catfish to meatloaf and bacon. Frans Meat+Three is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at East Market on the Near East Side." https://www.dispatch.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/02/14/frans-meat-three-settles-into-east-market-a-month-after-opening-in-columbus/78298926007/
February 17Feb 17 Dublin-Based Bar Coming to Grandview In less than a month, Yogi’s Bar & Grill will call Grandview home. Yogi’s Bar & Grill will open on March 6 at 955 W. Fifth Ave. The Grandview location will be the restaurant’s fourth, with the remaining two in Dublin and one just outside of Upper Arlington. Founded by Eric Goodman and Greg Tishkoff of Columbus Tavern Group, the casual sports bar first opened in 2009 at 5857 Karric Square Dr. An additional Dublin location at 3880 Hard Rd. opened in 2012, followed by a location at 1126 W. Henderson Rd. in 2019. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/dublin-based-bar-coming-to-grandview-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 18Feb 18 Napa Kitchen + Bar now open at Easton Town Center Easton Town Center has added another locally owned restaurant. Napa Kitchen + Bar, which is owned by Columbus-based CityBrands, is now open at 4055 The Strand West at the bustling Columbus lifestyle center. It has filled the space most recently occupied by Sono Wood Fired, which closed in early 2024. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/18/napa-kitchen-bar-open-easton-town-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 19Feb 19 New Roosters near Gahanna opens this week The first new Roosters in several years will open Thursday – and it’s a big one. The locally based wing joint is ready to welcome customers to its 4850 Morse Road restaurant in Columbus near Gahanna. The almost 8,400-square-foot space, which previously was an O’Charley’s, can hold many, many hungry wing fans. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/19/new-roosters-near-gahanna-opens-this-week.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 20Feb 20 Short North Tea Shop Gets a Rebrand Colin Page McGinnis used to visit ZenCha Tea Salon years ago, having no idea that over a decade later he’d actually own the business. ZenCha Tea Salon at 982 N. High St., now ZC Tea House, has been a Short North staple since the early 2000s. The shop was purchased in January by McGinnis Enterprise and has been temporarily closed for renovations. A soft opening of the new concept will take place tomorrow and the grand opening is expected to take place March 1. ZenCha used to have three locations, with one in Bexley and one Downtown. The Downtown location has since closed and the Bexley location at 2396 E. Main St., now ZenCha Cafe & Tea, is a separate business under different ownership. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/short-north-tea-shop-gets-a-rebrand-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 20Feb 20 Goodfellas to bring pizza, bourbon to the Short North A Kentucky-founded pizzeria and bourbon bar is making its way to the Short North. Goodfellas Pizzeria will open at 608 N. High St. The Lexington, Kentucky-based restaurant group has not yet responded to questions about their plans here, but the new sign is up outside that building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/20/goodfellas-to-bring-pizza-bourbon-short-north.html & https://columbusunderground.com/ny-style-pizza-joint-to-fill-longtime-vacant-short-north-building-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 22Feb 22 Logan's Roadhouse sets opening date for its Central Ohio return A casual steakhouse’s return to Central Ohio now has an opening date. Logan’s Roadhouse will open its new restaurant at 1657 Stringtown Road in Grove City on March 10. A grand opening event will be held March 21. Details are still to come for that. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/21/logans-roadhouse-grove-city-opening-march.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 23Feb 23 On 2/22/2025 at 1:47 PM, GCrites said: Grove City? No way you’ll have to do logan’s run for it — 😂
February 24Feb 24 Yogi's Bar & Grill sets March opening date for fourth area location A locally grown sports bar brand is expanding with hopes of more to come. Yogi’s Bar & Grill, which is part of the Columbus Tavern Group, will open its fourth area location March 6 at 955 W. Fifth Ave. near Grandview Heights. Rye River Social most recently occupied the space. It originally was Bar 145 when it was first built in 2013. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/24/yogis-bar-grill-march-opening-grandview.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 25Feb 25 Extremely excited for this one... Signage is up at Fogo De Chão on Polaris Pkwy as they move closer to opening their first location in Ohio!
February 27Feb 27 Detroit-style pizzeria, new bakery and coffee shop to fill pair of Short North storefronts The Short North could welcome two new businesses to the building at the corner of High Street and Starr Avenue. A pair of coming soon signs and QR codes are up in the windows of the neighboring spaces at 997 N. High St. and 1001 N. High St. The 997 N. High St. space, which previously was a Le Macaron French Pastries bakery, will become Tertulia, a new bakery and coffee shop. The 1001 N. High St. space, which is right at the corner of High and Starr, will be Black Pony Pizza, a new Detroit-style pizza shop. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/02/26/short-north-bakery-pizza-shop-high-street.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 27Feb 27 On 2/25/2025 at 12:12 AM, CbusOrBust said: Extremely excited for this one... Signage is up at Fogo De Chão on Polaris Pkwy as they move closer to opening their first location in Ohio! I haven't tried this one yet, but I do know it has a big fanbase and generally considered superior to the other two Brazilian steakhouse chains we have in Columbus. We actually only tried churrasco for the first time a few months ago. My wife had a great idea to get us trying new restaurants - we dine alphabetically. Basically, either the nationality, cuisine style, or name of the restaurant we go to on the weekend has to start with the next letter of the alphabet. For "B", we went to Brazilian Grill & Bakery off Cleveland Ave. Not only was the food great, but it felt like an authentic cultural experience. All you could eat meat (we mostly had sirloin) and buffet (which included an amazing chicken "pot pie" called empadão de frango) was $25.99 each. The kid ate for half price, despite eating more steak than we did. Everything was super high quality and absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere lively. We truly were the only ones in the place not speaking Portuguese. We got some desserts to go which were also incredible.
March 1Mar 1 Decades Old Bakery Expands Upper Arlington Space The Original Goodie Shop is celebrating 70 years of business by expanding its spot in Upper Arlington’s Tremont Center. The family-owned bakery, located at 2116 Tremont Ctr., recently expanded its floor and production space into the connecting establishment, formerly Tremont Shoe Repair. This week was the first that both sides of the shop were open to the public. “The expansion allows us to further strengthen our commitment to the community while reinforcing the legacy of Goodie Shop in Columbus,” Owner Emilie Smith said in a statement. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/decades-old-bakery-expands-upper-arlington-space-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4Mar 4 Columbus' first Mochinut to open soon near Grandview A new eatery offering a Pacific Rim-spin on doughnuts and hot dogs could open this month in Columbus. The city’s first Mochinut is coming to 994 W. 5th Ave. near Grandview Heights. The California-founded concept brings together Hawaii-born mochi doughnuts, Korean-style hot dogs and Taiwanese boba tea all onto one menu. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/03/columbus-mochinut-open-grandview-doughnut-hot-dog.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4Mar 4 Panda Express eyes former Way Down Yonder site for next area restaurant A south Columbus restaurant building could be demolished to make way for another eatery. A demolition application is pending with the city for 3847 S. High St. That structure historically was a Long John Silver's, but most recently was home to Way Down Yonder New Orleans Finest Restaurant, which occupied the space for nearly six years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/04/panda-express-columbus-way-down-yonder.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4Mar 4 Former OSU Linebacker Opens Juice Bar Near Campus A new juice bar has made its way to Columbus. Pure Green opened its doors Saturday at 1475 N. High St. The franchise offers pressed juice, smoothies and bowls made with superfoods rich in nutrients. Former Ohio State University football player Curtis Grant and his wife Kayla own the latest location. Curtis said opening day was busy and an awesome success. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/former-osu-linebacker-opens-juice-bar-near-campus-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 6Mar 6 Powell's Oishii Japanese Bistro opens second location A local Japanese restaurant has expanded to Old North Columbus. Oishii Japanese Bistro, which opened at 8 N. Liberty St. in Powell in 2022, now has location number two – which they’re calling Oishii 2. It’s now open at 2333 N. High St. in the Columbus neighborhood just north of Ohio State University. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/06/powells-oishii-japanese-bistro-opens-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 7Mar 7 Rose Dough Donuts to Open Brick-And-Mortar Clintonville is getting a little sweeter this summer with the addition of a new donut shop. Rose Dough Donuts is expected to open this summer in Clintonville at 3375 N. High St. The brick-and-mortar will be the first for the donut shop, which was founded in 2022 by Katie Passo. Since its inception, Rose Dough has operated out of 1400 Food Lab, a ghost kitchen located off of Dublin Road. Passo said Food Lab has been a great production space where people can pick up their orders, but customer interactions are limited. More below https://columbusunderground.com/rose-dough-donuts-to-open-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
March 8Mar 8 Century-Old Resch’s Bakery Expanding to Gahanna A Columbus bakery that has served the city for over a century is coming to Gahanna this year. Resch’s Bakery is opening a new location in Gahanna at 150 N. High St. The building is bigger than the bakery’s current store at 4061 E. Livingston Ave. and will operate as both a production and retail space. The extra square footage will allow the bakery to offer a wider selection of baked goods and potentially new menu items, according to the bakery’s website. German immigrants Frank Resch and nephew Wilhelm Resch founded Resch’s Bakery in 1912. The bakery is now operated by fifth-generation Resch, Frank X. Resch II, and his wife Kelly, alongside son and daughter, and sixth-generation Resch, Michelle and David. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/century-old-reschs-bakery-expanding-to-gahanna-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 8Mar 8 Johnson's Real Ice Cream opens first of 2 Powell shops The first of two scoops of new ice cream shops in Powell is now open. Local favorite Johnson’s Real Ice Cream is now open at 4290 Home Road in the Columbus suburb. Announced last fall, it’s the ice cream maker’s first Powell location, but it won’t be the last. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/07/johnsons-ice-cream-powell-home-road-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 10Mar 10 Panda Express affiliate buys land for 3 potential new Columbus-area restaurants A fast-casual Asian chain has its sights on multiple new Central Ohio locations. Columbus Business First this week reported on Panda Express’ plans to demolish a south Columbus restaurant building in order to build a new location. Rosemead, California-based Panda Restaurant Group has not responded to questions about its plans here in the Columbus market, but it seems that 3947 S. High St. location is not the only new Panda Express in the works around town. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/10/panda-express-affiliate-buys-three-new-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 10Mar 10 Bareburger expanding to Easton Gateway this summer An Easton Gateway restaurant space is trading grilled cheese for burgers. Bareburger, which opened at 463 N. High St. near the Short North in 2014, is adding a restaurant at 4206 Worth Ave. at the Easton development. That space most recently was Melt Bar & Grilled. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/10/bareburger-expanding-easton-gateway-summer.html & https://columbusunderground.com/nyc-based-burger-chain-to-open-second-ohio-location-ak1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 11Mar 11 Local Cantina returns to growth with new Pickerington restaurant planned Local Cantina is expanding locally again. The city of Pickerington announced that the locally based chain will open there with plans to bring a restaurant to the city’s redevelopment project at the intersection of Columbus and Center streets. “It's part of our continued investment in the downtown,” the city wrote on Facebook. “We've got plans for parking too. More details will be coming soon, but this is something to get excited about, Pickerington.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/11/local-cantina-expanding-pickerington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 11Mar 11 Bibibop is now open Tuesdays and Wednesdays downtown at 180 E Broad (Hexion building). They started offering lunch Wednesdays only about a couple months ago and are now bumping it up to two days a week. Hopefully by this summer they will increase their hours even more. It's small, but definitely a positive sign for downtown lunch options.
March 11Mar 11 Brenz Pizza now open in Clintonville An award-winning pizzeria has expanded to Clintonville. Brenz Pizza is now open at 5063 N. High St. in the Graceland Shopping Center. It fills a spot previously occupied by Clean Eatz. It’s the fourth local shop and the seventh overall for the brand, which started in North Carolina in 2009, though its founders and owners all are Columbus based. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/11/brenz-pizza-open-clintonville-graceland.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 11Mar 11 On 3/10/2025 at 4:11 PM, ColDayMan said: Panda Express affiliate buys land for 3 potential new Columbus-area restaurants A fast-casual Asian chain has its sights on multiple new Central Ohio locations. Columbus Business First this week reported on Panda Express’ plans to demolish a south Columbus restaurant building in order to build a new location. Rosemead, California-based Panda Restaurant Group has not responded to questions about its plans here in the Columbus market, but it seems that 3947 S. High St. location is not the only new Panda Express in the works around town. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/10/panda-express-affiliate-buys-three-new-columbus.html It's funny they think there was one where Dunkin is now on 62. That was vacant before Dunkin. It was never a Panda Express. Also, a small retail center is planned behind that Panda Express with a patio overlooking the detention pond. Interesting suburban use. Might end up pretty nice.
March 12Mar 12 Rose Dough Donuts lands Clintonville spot for its first brick-and-mortar bakery A local doughnut shop that started online is moving into Clintonville this summer. Rose Dough Donuts is taking a space 3375 N. High St., which will mark the three-year-old business’ transition from online and popup sales to a traditional bakery space. Owner Katie Passo is a Columbus native, but she spent 20 years in Chicago in the public relations and marketing world before relocating back to Central Ohio in 2021. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/12/rose-dough-donuts-bakery-clintonville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 14Mar 14 Cincinnati's Marx Bagels taking over Block's Bagels space The Block’s Bagels name may be coming off the building, but its bagels will live on. Cincinnati-based Marx Bagels is taking over the 6115 McNaughten Road bagel shop and though the name on the outside will change, the Block family’s 58-year local history won’t. What is Marx Bagels in Blue Ash today was started by Block's founders Hal and Audrey Block in the 1960s as Hot Bagels Factory. John Marx started there as an employee and took over the shop and renamed it in 1969. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2025/03/13/cincinnati-marx-bagels-taking-over-blocks-bagel.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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