November 23, 20159 yr Meh, it wasn't really that good anyway... Soup's off: Tom & Chee closes Central Ohio restaurants A once-hot restaurant chain has gone cool in Columbus. The three Central Ohio sites for Tom & Chee have closed. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2015/11/23/soups-off-tom-chee-closes-central-ohio-restaurants.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 23, 20159 yr One more article about Kent Rigsby closing his Short North restaurant and taking an executive chef position in New Albany: Kent Rigsby 'tormented' over closing, but sees new opportunity in New Albany By Dan Eaton, Staff Reporter - Columbus Business First Nov. 17, 2015, 2:56pm EST Rising rents and an expiring lease led to the closing of Rigsby’s Kitchen. Chef-owner Kent Rigsby told me Tuesday it was a tough decision to pull the plug on the Short North restaurant he ran for 29 years, but he’s excited for his next venture as executive chef of the New Albany Country Club. “I was tormented,” Rigsby said. “I had to figure out what to do for my future. I still have a family to provide for. As I was contemplating my options, I learned the chef (at the New Albany Country Club) was leaving.” This was as he was staring at a December lease expiration and an unwillingness to make a further commitment to running a place of his own. MORE: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2015/11/17/kent-rigsby-tormented-over-closing-but-sees-new.html
December 1, 20159 yr Kahiki founder's son bringing ramen noodle chain to Central Ohio A scion of the Kahiki restaurant family is back in town with a new restaurant of his own. Jeff Tsao plans to open a new fast-casual noodle restaurant, Fukuryu Ramen, in early 2016. The Lane, the Upper Arlington development also home to Cameron Mitchell’s Hudson 29 Kitchen & Drink, will house the restaurant. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2015/11/30/kahiki-founders-son-opening-ramen-noodle-shop.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, 20159 yr Wildly popular OTR restaurant expands to new cities An Over-the-Rhine restaurant that still commands hours-long wait times nearly two years after opening is expanding to more cities in the Midwest. The Thunderdome Restaurant Group is opening new locations of The Eagle Food and Beer Hall in Indianapolis and Columbus. Thunderdome, which also operates multiple Bakersfield locations as well as Currito and Kreuger's Tavern, opened The Eagle OTR in December 2013. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2015/11/30/wildly-popular-otr-restaurant-expands-to-new.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 8, 20159 yr Skyline Chili lands coveted site near Ohio State campus Skyline Chili is doing something it hasn’t done since 2008 – open a Central Ohio restaurant. Franchisee Scott Redwine will launch his second area Skyline at 2995 Olentangy River Road in Columbus next year as part of Kohr Royer Griffith Inc.’s 18,000-square-foot Shoppes on Olentangy project north of Ohio State University. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2015/12/08/skyline-chili-lands-coveted-campus-area-site.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 11, 20159 yr I know this is from May, but I just re-found this link I saved: Izzy and Mo’s Opens on King Avenue Magdiale Wolmark, the James Beard-nominated chef behind Till Dynamic Fare, has finally opened the doors of the long-anticipated Jewish deli Izzy and Mo’s Luncheonette. Wolmark initally announced plans over three years ago for a donut shop called Glaze, which would occupy the empty space next to Till on 249 King Avenue. Construction began in 2012, but after discovering a crumbling foundation, plans were delayed. As construction inched along, Wolmark realized he didn’t want to commit to donuts. He noticed the lack of Jewish cuisine in Columbus, and began experimenting with bagel-making techniques. Soon after, the concept of Izzy and Mo’s replaced Glaze. MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/izzy-and-mos-opens-on-king-avenue-rw1
December 11, 20159 yr The former Betty’s Fine Food and Spirits space at 680 N. High Street has been replaced by Brassica - a new Mediterranean-influenced sandwich and salad restaurant from the creators of Northstar Cafe: First Look: Brassica Sandwiches + Salads
December 24, 20159 yr Historic German Village site getting new life – and there'll be 'singing and drinking' A historic German Village-area establishment is getting a new life. Valter’s at Maennerchor will open Jan. 19 at 976 S. High St. in the old German Heritage House. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2015/12/24/historic-german-village-area-establishment-getting.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 30, 20159 yr 2015 Year in Review's and Best of 2015 List's: -- Restaurants Year in Review: Who had a good year, and who had a tough one (Business First) -- Columbus' most-booked restaurants in 2015 (Business First) -- Best Restaurants in Columbus - 2015 (Columbus Underground) -- 2015 Year in Review: The Best & Brightest in Local Dining (Columbus Underground) -- Beer in Review 2015: BrewDog commits, another new brewery opens, another new brewery opens, another new brewery opens... (Business First)
January 5, 20169 yr Fast-growing healthy food chain coming to Central Ohio If your New Year’s resolution was to eat healthier, a fast-casual restaurant chain coming to Central Ohio may help. Freshii expects to open its first Central Ohio restaurant in March at 6745 Avery-Muirfield Drive in Dublin. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/04/fast-growing-healthy-food-chain-coming-to-central.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, 20169 yr Brioso Coffee makes downtown debut Brioso Coffee opened Monday in the former Faith Mission complex on East Long Street downtown. And it’s more than just a coffee shop. It’s a roasting facility for sister Cafe Brioso, has a coffee lab, training space and coffee bar with a focus on individual cups and customer interaction. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/04/photos-brioso-coffee-makes-downtown-debut.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 7, 20169 yr Columbus Underground looks back at the restaurant openings and closings that happened in 2015: - Openings: Over 40 New Columbus Restaurants Opened in 2015 - Closings: RIP: 14 Columbus Restaurants That Closed in 2015
January 7, 20169 yr El Arepazo Renovating Downtown Location By Anne Evans, Columbus Underground December 30, 2015 - 5:10 pm El Arepazo is turning ten and getting a whole new look for its birthday. Today, the popular Latin American restaurant announced on social media a planned renovation for their original location. ... The location closed December 30, 2015 and plans are for renovations to take about four weeks. MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/el-arepazo-renovating-downtown-location
January 10, 20169 yr Fast-casual sushi chain expanding to Clintonville The founders of Fusian are not master sushi chefs — and that’s the point. Brothers Zach Weprin and Josh Weprin and friend Stephan Harman started the fast-casual sushi chain just five years ago in Cincinnati. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/08/fast-casual-sushi-chain-expanding-to-clintonville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 10, 20169 yr I love Fusian. Their soy-based sushi rolls are AMAZING. Especially if you get the steak. It was eating there that first made me realize that my urine smells really weird after eating asparagus.
January 11, 20169 yr ^ Looking that the photo is very odd considering I'm used to seeing their Downtown Cincinnati location. But it's great they are expanding into other types of neighborhoods.
January 11, 20169 yr Looks like it used to be a Midas. Pretty close. Check out what the property looked like between 2007 and August 2015: 4214 N. High Google Streetview link
January 13, 20169 yr Buckeye Hall of Fame closing at Grandview Yard, with a Buckeye legend moving in Grandview Yard is swapping the Buckeye Hall of Fame for a Buckeye Hall of Famer. Eddie George’s Grille 27 will relocate from South Campus Gateway to the Nationwide Realty Investors property, the developer announced Wednesday. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/13/buckeye-hall-of-fame-closing-at-grandview-yard.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 14, 20169 yr ^ Business First had a little more of the back-story of this restaurant move in this additional article from its website: Eddie George's Grille helps Grandview Yard by keeping connection to Ohio State Apparently the Buckeye Hall of Fame restaurant, was owned and operated by Grandview Yard's developer, Nationwide Realty Investors. It was run by Columbus Hospitality Management on behalf of Nationwide Realty. Meanwhile, the Eddie George restaurant was coming to the end of its 10-year lease at the South Campus Gateway this spring. So, NRI approached them to see if they would be willing to take over the Buckeye Hall of Fame spot at Grandview Yard and get NRI out of the restaurant business.
January 15, 20169 yr Return of one restaurant chain to Central Ohio . . . Smashburger to reopen Central Ohio restaurants, with plans for more The three Smashburger restaurants in Central Ohio closed last September when the vendor license for its local franchisee was suspended because of unpaid state sales taxes. Business First reported at the time that the company said it would likely take over the restaurants' operations. And that is what has happened. The company announced it will reopen the Smashburgers located in Westerville, Gahanna and Powell over the next month - beginning with the Westerville location on January 20.
January 15, 20169 yr . . . and departure of another . . . but with a likely return at a new location. Ruth’s Chris leaving region, for now The Dispatch is reporting that the chain is shutting down its company-owned store in the Crosswoods development after nearly 17 years at that location. The company said it was closing "due to changing marketplace dynamics”. The company added that “we are looking to find another location in the Columbus community”. It is thought that the Crosswoods location likely played some role in the restaurant’s decision. Crosswoods is located next to the huge, multi-year reconstruction of the U.S. 23 and I-270 interchange. Access to Crosswoods has been difficult during this construction project and has led to a significant reduction in business traffic at this location.
January 19, 20169 yr Taco joint opening 2nd eatery downtown, Clintonville likely up next A Short North taco shop is taking its grub downtown. Condado wants to open a second location in a 3,500-square-foot space at 132 S. High St., part of the Highpoint on Columbus Commons development. The new-build eatery could seat up to 300, pending approval of its patio plans. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/19/taco-joint-opening-2nd-eatery-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 19, 20169 yr Local Cantina owner adds Oldskool in Clintonville, complete with on-site smoker Oldskool is in session. The latest restaurant/bar from George Tanchevski opened Jan. 15 at 2941 N. High St. in Clintonville. The space previously housed the Giorgio Italian restaurant. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/19/local-cantina-owner-adds-oldskool-in-clintonville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 21, 20169 yr First Look: Paulie Gee’s Pizzeria Opens in Short North http://www.columbusunderground.com/paulie-gees-short-north-rw1
January 21, 20169 yr Gotta check it out. It's a great space. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 22, 20169 yr Cameron Mitchell's throwback steakhouse in Grandview The Avenue Steak Tavern is a throwback in more ways than one. The newest restaurant from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC opens Feb. 1 at 1307 Grandview Ave. in Grandview Heights. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/22/first-look-cameron-mitchells-throwback-steakhouse.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 28, 20169 yr One more look at The Avenue. Still love that sign: http://www.columbusunderground.com/the-avenue-steakhouse-rw1
January 29, 20169 yr Sbarro's Cucinova dishing out more Central Ohio pizzerias, adding Chicago-area store Sbarro LLC’s Cucinova Urban Italian brand is about to get busy. The Columbus-based pizzeria chain’s startup is going to more than double in size in the coming months. It's a fast-casual concept that specializes in Neapolitan-style pizza. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/28/sbarros-cucinova-dishing-out-more-central-ohio.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 29, 20169 yr Bibibop opening in Reynoldsburg on Feb. 2 Bibibop Asian Grill is continuing its Central Ohio expansion with a new restaurant in Reynoldsburg. The latest eatery for the Columbus-based Asian fast-casual chain will open in a strip center at 2087 Baltimore Reynoldsburg Road on Tuesday, Feb. 2. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/29/bibibop-opening-in-reynoldsburg-on-feb-2.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 2, 20169 yr Korean fried chicken joint's plans go well beyond Clintonville A seller of South Korean-style fried chicken is ready to pick up its pace in Central Ohio. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/02/korean-fried-chicken-joints-plans-go-well-beyond.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 3, 20169 yr German Village brewpub proposal held up over who might come after Rockmill Brewery The fate of Rockmill Brewery’s German Village brewpub may rest not on what it does, but what a future user could do. The Lancaster-based craft brewery hopes to take over a portion of Juergen’s Bakery at 525 S. Fourth St. for a new brewpub and beer garden. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/03/german-village-brewpub-proposal-held-up-over-who.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 4, 20169 yr Max & Erma's sold to Montana restaurant group 'eager to revive the brand' By Doug Buchanan, Managing Editor-digital Columbus Business First Updated: January 26, 2016, 3:23pm EST Max & Erma's has been acquired by a restaurant operator that says it's "very optimistic" about the struggling chain's potential. American Blue Ribbon Holdings LLC, the Denver-based company that bought Max & Erma’s out of bankruptcy for $28 million in August 2010, sold it for an undisclosed price to Montana-based Glacier Restaurant Group. Max & Erma’s has 51 restaurants in 10 states, primarily in the Midwest, after closing 13 this month. The chain was founded in Columbus in 1972. MORE: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/01/25/max-ermas-sold-to-montana-restaurant-group-eager.html
February 4, 20169 yr Patrick J’s Closing After 29 Years in Business By Walker Evans, Columbus Underground January 30, 2016 - 1:29 pm The Old North Columbus neighborhood will be losing a long-standing bar and restaurant when Patrick J’s closes their doors on February 1st. The closure likely comes as little surprise, as business owner John Raphael was involved in the recent Redflex red light traffic camera scandal, and pled guilty to charges back in October. ... Raphael’s sentencing is expected to take place on March 30th, and could carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines. (Redevelopment plans are already underway for this 2711 N. High Street location - see here). MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/patrick-js-closed
February 4, 20169 yr Twist beginning? Pretzel chain wants Columbus shops A Philadelphia-based pretzel shop wants to start baking in Columbus. Philly Pretzel Factory isn’t in Ohio, but the growing chain is seeking potential franchisees to bring the brand to the Columbus region. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/04/twist-beginning-pretzel-chain-wants-columbus-shops.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 9, 20169 yr Cajun eatery expands in the Short North (just in time for Mardi Gras) By Dan Eaton, Staff Reporter - Columbus Business First Updated: February 8, 2016, 5:05pm EST Da Levee was going to break. The Cajun and Creole restaurant at 765 N. High St. in the Short North wasn’t starving for sales, having doubled annual receipts every year since 2011, but if business was going to continue to grow, owner Justin Boehme’s shop needed to get creative. ( . . . ) He just wrapped an expansion at the Columbus restaurant that managed to double seating while not adding to the 1,300-square-foot space. The restaurant seats 52 inside after rearranging some space, including shortening the counter and getting rid of a beverage cooler. This past weekend was Da Levee’s first Short North Gallery Hop with its expanded layout. MORE: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/08/cajun-eatery-expands-in-the-short-north-just-in.html
February 12, 20169 yr Hoof Hearted Brewery opens in Italian Village Fans lined up outside Hoof Hearted Brewery & Kitchen for its first day Thursday. The new brewpub– a joint venture between Marengo-based Hoof Hearted Brewing Co. and restaurant operators A&R Creative Group – welcomed a packed house to quaff hoppy beers and nosh on burgers, fried bologna and funky creations like oxtail toast. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/12/first-look-hoof-hearted-brewery-opens-in-italian.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 18, 20169 yr Athens-Based Big Mamma’s Burritos to Open on Park Street By Rebecca Wagner, Columbus Underground February 17, 2016 - 10:28 am Starting this Thursday, a new late-night burrito fix will be available to Downtown residents. Big Mamma’s Burrito’s will take over Park Street Patio and Saloon’s kitchen and service area. The Athens-based business is currently wrapping up final details for a serving counter set-up in Park Street’s entrance area. ... Big Mamma’s hours will coordinate with Park Street Patio and Park Street Saloon’s; when either is open, Big Mamma’s will be, too. MORE: http://www.columbusunderground.com/big-mammas-burritos-rw1
February 18, 20169 yr Ever wanted chicken-and-waffles at McDonald's? Well, 11 McD's in Central Ohio are adding something similar to their menus, a Chicken McGriddle: The Chicken McGriddle isn't a corporate-mandated rollout though. Its only being offered at these 11 locally-owned franchises - 3 in Northeast Columbus and 8 in the Newark-Heath-Johnstown-Pataskala area. Full location listing at http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/17/mcdonalds-testing-chicken-and-pancake-sandwich-in.html.
February 18, 20169 yr I always wonder why things that are made with stuff the place sells every day drop off a menu. Like "No, we can't sell a chicken meal that is two McChicken patties and some fries to you, sorry."
February 18, 20169 yr Dublin's Bridge Park lands restaurant/brewery and fitness center as 1st tenants The first two tenants at Dublin’s Bridge Park will help visitors work out and wind down. Crawford Hoying Development Partners LLC said Thursday that Ram Restaurant & Brewery and Mesh Fitness will be part of the $300 million, mixed-use development’s first phase on track for completion this fall. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/18/dublins-bridge-park-lands-restaurant-brewery-and.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 20, 20169 yr Ever wanted chicken-and-waffles at McDonald's? Well, 11 McD's in Central Ohio are adding something similar to their menus, a Chicken McGriddle: The Chicken McGriddle isn't a corporate-mandated rollout though. Its only being offered at these 11 locally-owned franchises - 3 in Northeast Columbus and 8 in the Newark-Heath-Johnstown-Pataskala area. Full location listing at http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/17/mcdonalds-testing-chicken-and-pancake-sandwich-in.html. Brief review of the new McDonald’s Chicken McGriddle at CU: http://www.columbusunderground.com/chicken-mcgriddle-ma1
February 20, 20169 yr Brooklyn's Paulie Gee's opened in the Short North last month: http://www.eater.com/2016/1/17/10783012/paulie-gee-first-columbus-ohio-restaurant-pizzeria-opening-january-20
February 25, 20169 yr Some changes coming to local fine dining favorite, Alana's Food and Wine: - Alana's Food & Wine going casual, planning move to smaller space next year: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2015/08/27/alanas-food-wine-going-casual-planning-move-to.html - Alana’s Food and Wine Shifts Casual, Considers Move to Smaller Space: http://www.columbusunderground.com/alanas-columbus-rw1 Eh, forget about all that "moving to a smaller space" stuff from Alana's: Alana’s Food and Wine Staying Put in Current Location: http://www.columbusunderground.com/alanas-food-and-wine-na1
February 25, 20169 yr :clap: "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 1, 20169 yr Cameron Mitchell taking latest restaurant concept to Dublin Cameron Mitchell is wasting no time expanding the Avenue Steak Tavern. The Columbus-based restaurateur, who just opened the 1920s-inspired eatery in Grandview Heights, will be adding a second in Dublin’s Bridge Park development by spring 2017. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2016/02/29/cameron-mitchell-taking-latest-restaurant-concept.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 1, 20169 yr his vast personal failings aside, mitchell and his soulless 'concepts' are everything that is bad about columbus dining, just as alana's is everything that is good about it. and being able to get chicken & waffles at mcdonald's is everything that is good period!
March 1, 20169 yr his vast personal failings aside, mitchell and his soulless 'concepts' are everything that is bad about columbus dining, just as alana's is everything that is good about it. and being able to get chicken & waffles at mcdonald's is everything that is good period! What are you talking about "vast personal failings"? Edit: I really don't know what you mean and am curious. I'm not standing up for the guy cause I know nothing about him.
March 6, 20169 yr El Arepazo Reopens Remodeled Downtown Location Photos: http://www.columbusunderground.com/el-arepazo-reopens-remodeled-downtown-location-rw1
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