December 29, 20168 yr Creole Kitchen’s Dining Room Reopened This Month The dining room at Creole Kitchen, 1052 Mt. Vernon Ave., is finally open for use after two years of construction, but that’s not all that has changed. The old dining area, limited to three or four tables, has been expanded to a space allowing for dozens more people and opening up more opportunities for the restaurant. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/creole-kitchens-dining-room-reopened-this-month-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 3, 20178 yr Developer says Florentine in Franklinton could become new restaurant The venerable Florentine restaurant in Franklinton could give way to a new dining establishment. A Columbus developer has acquired the West Broad Street property, hoping to find a replacement for the third-generation restaurant that served classic Italian cuisine for 71 years until closing its doors on Dec. 23. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/03/exclusive-developer-says-florentine-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 5, 20178 yr Elia Athenian Grill is Opening Soon Downtown Ilias Zervas is tired of the fake gyros circulating around the city. Beef. Lamb. Those are the protein options you typically order from. “Which is a big lie,” Zervas said. “These are authentic gyros, not the gyros you’re used to in the U.S.” More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/elia-athenian-grill-downtown-columbus-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 5, 20178 yr Hot Chicken Takeover picks Clintonville for new restaurant Hot Chicken Takeover’s new restaurant is landing in Clintonville. The popular North Market eatery and food truck operator picked 4203 N. High St. in the Columbus neighborhood as its first expansion site and hopes to open by late spring. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/05/hot-chicken-takeover-picks-clintonville-for-new.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 6, 20178 yr New Concept Revealed for old ZenCha Space Downtown It wasn’t too long ago that the Asian restaurants with which we’re all now intimately familiar were considered strange, exotic concepts. But, over the last 30 years or so, we acclimated to their existence, and they adapted to our safe tastes, cooking up as much sweet and sour chicken and fried rice as we could stomach. “It really is Americanized Chinese food,” said Tom Chang, local entrepreneur. “I don’t prefer that. My peers — we don’t eat that.” More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-concept-revealed-for-old-zencha-space-downtown-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 10, 20178 yr Are there too many restaurants & bars in the Short North? http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2016/12/04/1-with-70-plus-restaurants-and-bars-is-short-north-maxed-out.html
January 11, 20178 yr If there were too many restaurants/bars in the Short North, then why do I wait 45 minutes for any place not named Melt? "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 11, 20178 yr Their weekends might still be fine but oversaturation leads to crappier and crappier weekdays.
January 15, 20178 yr Local Entrepreneurs Bring Thai Rolled Ice Cream to Columbus When Zach and Ashlie Sanders came back from their Thailand honeymoon, they couldn’t help but bring back a little piece with them. Rolled ice cream, the treat you never knew you wanted, is their product, and it’s gathering crowds at the couples’ pop ups and festival booths. For Simply Rolled, the big attraction seems to be the made-to-order process. Forsaking gums and stabilizers, they blend fresh ingredients into a homemade ice cream paste. From there the paste is spackled onto a cold plate with a temperature of negative 17 degrees, rolled, and finished off with toppings. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/local-entrepreneurs-bring-thai-rolled-ice-cream-to-columbus-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 17, 20178 yr Beer and clam strips? White Castle wants to sell alcohol in the Short North When White Castle makes its return to the Short North, it may have a new addition to the menu. The Columbus-based fast feeder has applied for liquor licenses for its 965 N. High St. restaurant, which will be on the ground floor of the eight-story mixed-use project under construction at the site of its previous restaurant. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/15/white-castle-wants-to-sell-alcohol-in-the-short.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 17, 20178 yr Breakfast and brunch chain eyeing space at Gateway by Ohio State Gateway may be getting a new breakfast and brunch option. A sign and graphics package for a First Watch at the development next to Ohio State University is on Thursday's agenda for the University Area Review Board. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/17/breakfast-and-brunch-chain-eyeing-space-at-gateway.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 17, 20178 yr Beer and clam strips? White Castle wants to sell alcohol in the Short North When White Castle makes its return to the Short North, it may have a new addition to the menu. The Columbus-based fast feeder has applied for liquor licenses for its 965 N. High St. restaurant, which will be on the ground floor of the eight-story mixed-use project under construction at the site of its previous restaurant. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/15/white-castle-wants-to-sell-alcohol-in-the-short.html "Short North White Castle Loiterers" takes on a whole new meaning.
January 17, 20178 yr There are some restaurants where I would just never have the desire to drink alcohol, and White Castle (or almost any other fast food) would be one of those places. Some Cincinnati chili places sell beer and I just can't imagine it being good to drink a beer with a 5-way. Somehow the Taco Bell Cantina idea makes sense to me though.
January 18, 20178 yr Brunch all day? That's the plan for a new Italian Village eatery One of the hindrances to loving brunch is the fact that you have to wait until the weekend to get it. That is at least until Dustin Brafford opens his new Italian Village restaurant, Drunch Eatery & Bar. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/18/brunch-all-day-thats-the-plan-for-a-new-italian.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, 20178 yr White Castle: Short North restaurant to be as 'distinctive and noteworthy as the neighborhood' Alcohol may not be the only new addition to the Short North White Castle. The Columbus-based restaurant chain has applied for liquor licenses for the 965 N. High St. eatery for when it eventually reopens, but could be cooking up something different too. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/18/white-castle-short-north-restaurant-to-be-as.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 20, 20178 yr Acre’s Second Location is Nearing Completion Inspired by high demand in the Grandview area, Acre is opening a second location in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood next month. “We have been getting a lot of feedback from customers that they’re interested in seeing our food closer to their neighborhood,” Mills said. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/acres-grandview-location-is-nearing-completion-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 24, 20178 yr Some welcome news for fans of Tommy's Diner A venerable Columbus dining destination will do something it’s never done before — serve dinner. Tommy’s Diner, the popular Franklinton breakfast and lunch spot, is adding evening hours starting Feb. 1. The diner at 914 W. Broad St. will stay open Wednesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays until 9 p.m. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/23/some-welcome-news-for-fans-of-tommys-diner.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 24, 20178 yr Short North’s Biscuit & Branch Opens Tonight After a few expected delays, the Short North’s southern comfort food concept Biscuit & Branch is open for business tonight. The breakfast-all-day joint, situated at 685 N. High St. has a menu featuring “a lot of biscuits, a lot of breakfast food, a lot of fried chicken,” said Culinary Director Paul Yow. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/short-north-biscuit-and-branch-opens-tonight-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 24, 20178 yr Watershed Distillery not just about gin and whiskey anymore Watershed Distillery can now call itself a restaurant too. The spirits-maker on Tuesday opens Watershed Kitchen & Bar, the eatery addition to its nearly 6-year-old distilling operation at 1145 Chesapeake Ave. in Columbus north of Grandview Heights. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/01/24/watershed-distillery-not-just-about-gin-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 4, 20178 yr STUMP Opens in German Village Today The first of four new businesses launching at the corner of Thurman Avenue and Jaeger Street in German Village officially opens today. Local plant shop STUMP is opening a 560 square foot expansion in the building located at 220 Thurman Avenue. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/photos-stump-opens-in-german-village-today "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 7, 20178 yr Craft pizzeria fires up its ovens next week near Grandview Grab and go or sit and stay – it doesn’t matter to Your Pie. The Atlanta-based fast-casual pizza chain will get its first Ohio eatery Feb. 17, when franchisee Matt Iwaszkiewicz opens at 1011 W. Fifth Ave. in Columbus. It will take one of several retail spaces created on the first floor of the View on Fifth, a 285-apartment development that opened last year. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/07/photos-craft-pizzeriafires-up-its-ovens-next-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 8, 20178 yr New Restaurant Hitting the Short North This Summer Replacing the old Callander Dry Cleaners in the Short North is a new concept from the owners of BBR Restaurant Downtown. Mike Mercer, partner, said Junction Cookhouse and Bar will bring an “old wild west” vibe to the neighborhood. Having a “rustic, industrial, steam punk” feel, Junction will have three garage doors leading outside, two bars and a patio. The 4,200 square foot space will seat 120 people inside and 70 more outside. They’ve hired a chef from out of state but aren’t yet releasing the name. They’re still working on menu development, but Mercer said there’ll be large portions of American Tex-Mex cuisine. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-restaurant-hitting-the-short-north-this-summer-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 8, 20178 yr There are some restaurants where I would just never have the desire to drink alcohol, and White Castle (or almost any other fast food) would be one of those places. Some Cincinnati chili places sell beer and I just can't imagine it being good to drink a beer with a 5-way. Somehow the Taco Bell Cantina idea makes sense to me though. yeah, that is so odd, because cinci chili and white castle are places you only go to after the booze lol. but beer with tacos is always a fine mix, even taco bell. that should work out.
February 9, 20178 yr Latin American restaurant coming to office tower near Scioto Mile A new restaurant is coming to a 14-story office building overlooking the Scioto River. Sí Señor, a locally owned restaurant specializing in Peruvian and Latin American cuisine, will open its third location at 200 Civic Center Drive near the Scioto Mile park, the building’s owners said Wednesday. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/08/latin-american-restaurant-coming-to-office-tower.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, 20178 yr Lomonico’s Closes Pickerington Location, Downtown Restaurant Reopens on Monday After launching in Pickerington in late 2013, Lomonico’s has closed its doors at 1506 Stonecreek Drive. Equipment from the Pickerington location is being moved to Lomonico’s Downtown restaurant at 340 E. Gay St., which is temporarily closed until the move is complete. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/lomonicos-downtown-pickerington "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 10, 20178 yr BrewDog Bar & Restaurant Opening Soon Over a year and a half in the making, BrewDog is finally ready to share some beer with you inside their U.S. headquarters. The company announced today that their DogTap bar and restaurant located within their Canal Winchester facility will officially open to the public on Monday, February 20. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/brewdog-bar-restaurant-opening-soon "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 10, 20178 yr Sisters' Franklinton coffee house a testament to neighborhood dedication Don’t try to sum up sisters Virginia Nunes Gutierrez and Victoria Calderón Nunes in one word. Entrepreneurs, developers, social change agents, marketers, even baristas all are part of the story, but none the full story. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/10/sisters-franklinton-coffee-house-a-testament-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 11, 20178 yr Fast-casual pizza joint opening in Westerville A Dayton-based fast-casual pizza brand is ready for its Central Ohio debut. Fast-growing Rapid Fired Pizza will open its 12th restaurant Sunday at 782 S. State St. in Westerville. Franchisee Nathan Liggett last summer secured the former Guernsey Bank office to convert into a 3,200-square-foot eatery that will seat 90 and have a patio. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/10/fast-casual-pizza-joint-opening-in-westerville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 13, 20178 yr Farm-to-table eatery Acre opens 2nd location on Northwest Boulevard Acre is ready to serve diners around Upper Arlington and Grandview Heights. The Clintonville-grown local and organic eatery opened its doors Monday at 1717 Northwest Blvd. in Columbus’ Fifth By Northwest neighborhood. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/13/farm-to-table-eatery-acre-opens-2nd-location-on.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 14, 20178 yr Definitely looks different than when it was the old carryout/Bono Pizza. My old store was across from there and I spent a lot of time staring out the window since I had a lot of downtime.
February 15, 20178 yr Greek pitas and plates now on the menu at Broad and High downtown Downtown has a new lunch spot. Elia Athenian Grill now is open at Casto’s "Broad & High" development. The fast-casual Greek eatery is centered on its build-your-own gyros and plates where customers pick a meat, sauces, veggies and other accompaniments. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/14/greek-pitas-and-plates-now-on-the-menu-at-broad.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 17, 20178 yr Si Señor Opening Second Location This Saturday Almost a year later than expected, Si Señor’s Fifth by Northwest location opens this Saturday. After a January 2016 announcement with a projected Spring 2016 opening date, their grand opening follows delays due to permits, plumber trouble and construction. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/si-senor-opening-second-location-saturday-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 20, 20178 yr Restaurant planned in vacant building next to the Florentine in Franklinton A long-vacant building along Franklinton’s dining and retail corridor is being restored for use as a restaurant. More below: www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/17/restaurant-planned-in-vacant-building-next-to-the.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 21, 20178 yr New Coffee Shop Opening Soon in The Brewery District Das KaffeeHaus von Frau Burkhart and CD102.5′s Big Room Bar are teaming up for a new coffee experience in March with the launch of “The Kaffee Blitzkrieg.” The new cafe located inside the Big Room Bar at 1036 S. Front St. will serve as the relocated Columbus home for Das KaffeeHaus, which is moving its shop out of Zauber Brewing on Fifth Avenue. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/new-coffee-shop-opening-soon-in-the-brewery-district "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 23, 20178 yr Hot Chicken Takeover heading to Easton Hot Chicken Takeover is landing at Easton Gateway. Founder and CEO Joe DeLoss promised a busy 2017 for his almost three-year-old Nashville-style fried chicken shop and is following through with the second new restaurant planned for the year. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/23/hot-chicken-takeover-is-landing-at-easton-gateway.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 24, 20178 yr Easy Street Cafe closing in German Village after 23-year run Easy Street Cafe is leaving its long-time German Village home, but its menu will live on. And not far away for fans of the Greek restaurant. The restaurant at 197 Thurman Ave. will close Saturday after 23 years in business. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/23/easy-street-cafe-closing-in-german-village-after.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 28, 20178 yr Poké Bros Expands to Downtown Fans of Polaris’ Poké Bros will soon be able order from their new Downtown location, set to open within the next two weeks. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/poke-bros-expands-to-downtown-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 1, 20178 yr Another upscale burger chain coming to Central Ohio, joining a new Local Cantina in Westerville A Columbus developer is bringing the region’s first Bru Burger Bar to a prime corner in the Polaris area. Trivium Development LLC is preparing to break ground on a 14,500-square-foot retail strip at the intersection of Polaris Parkway and Cleveland Avenue, part of a broader development anchored by a HealthSouth rehabilitation hospital. The development also will have a Local Cantina and a Starbucks. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/28/another-upscale-burger-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
March 1, 20178 yr BBQ joint coming to Franklinton Franklinton is getting a new barbecue eatery inspired by the success of Hot Chicken Takeover. Red Door BBQ expects to open in April at 177 S. Cypress Ave. in the Columbus neighborhood. It’ll be a modest operation serving platters of barbecued meats and sides from a walk-up window. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/02/28/bbq-joint-coming-to-franklinton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 2, 20178 yr Crimson Cup Now Available at New Convention Center Café The Greater Columbus Convention Center opens its Discovery Café today. The $125 million renovation project offers a variety of food and beverage options, including Columbus’ own Crimson Cup. “Discovery Café is designed to change the perception of food at the Greater Columbus Convention Center and add to the culinary scene locally by creating a restaurant experience inside the convention center with rotating deli menus and fresh, local ingredients,” said Daniel Palawasta, Levy general manager, in a press release. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/crimson-cup-available-convention-center-cafe-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 2, 20178 yr Hai Poké lands permanent spot in the Short North A Columbus pop-up restaurant is popping into a space of its own. Hai Poké expects to open this summer at 647 N. High St. in the Short North. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/03/01/hai-pok-lands-permanent-spot-in-the-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
March 2, 20178 yr New tavern opening in the Wonder Bread complex in Italian Village A growing Columbus neighborhood is getting a new neighborhood pub. City Tavern will have its grand opening Monday at 697 N. Fourth St. in Italian Village. The new restaurant and bar is in the Wonder Bread building and is filling the spot that has been Cray Eatery & Drinkery and the rebranded Factory on 4th, which closed last year. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/03/02/new-tavern-opening-in-the-wonder-bread-complex-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 3, 20178 yr Cosecha Cocina Opens in Italian Village Next Week The anticipated Cosecha Cocina, Grow Restaurants’ leap into Mexican cuisine, will celebrate its grand opening next Friday. Following their other ventures, Harvest, The Sycamore, and the recently closed Salt & Pine, Cosecha aims for upscale, yet authentic south-of-the-border. During a quiet preview on Thursday night, some got a privileged peek at the place, a former barn that had lacked purpose for decades. Sipping signature cocktails, snacking on chips, dips and salsa, project contributors and partners mingled with guests in what recently looked more like a hoarder’s garage. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/cosecha-cocina-opens-italian-village-next-week-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4, 20178 yr Cosecha Cocina Opens in Italian Village Next Week The anticipated Cosecha Cocina, Grow Restaurants’ leap into Mexican cuisine, will celebrate its grand opening next Friday. Following their other ventures, Harvest, The Sycamore, and the recently closed Salt & Pine, Cosecha aims for upscale, yet authentic south-of-the-border. During a quiet preview on Thursday night, some got a privileged peek at the place, a former barn that had lacked purpose for decades. Sipping signature cocktails, snacking on chips, dips and salsa, project contributors and partners mingled with guests in what recently looked more like a hoarder’s garage. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/cosecha-cocina-opens-italian-village-next-week-ls1 That picture really annoys me. Why is it that every restaurant design and every apartment design I see in Ohio in a rehabbed building, has exposed ductwork? It drives me crazy, and I feel like it's so 90's.
March 4, 20178 yr ^Everywhere is. Even Brownsville. Texas. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 6, 20178 yr Market 65 Spin-Off, Veranico, Opens in the Arena District This Week The co-owners of Downtown’s Market 65 are opening a spin-off restaurant this week. Veranico, or Indian summer, will offer a healthy alternative to the Arena District’s lunch crowd. “We wanted to be considered a break in your day,” said co-owner Anthony Micheli. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/market-65-spin-off-veranico-opens-in-the-arena-district-this-week-ls1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 6, 20178 yr Columbus is really big on exposed ductwork and exposed brick. No worries. I expect the nostalgia for drop ceilings to come back in full force any day now!
March 7, 20178 yr Simply Rolled Ice Cream Finds Permanent Home in The Short North After operating successfully as a pop-up shop a few times, Simply Rolled Ice Cream is ready to make it permanent. The dessert business will soon be operating from a space within the Short North’s Oats & Barley Market after a recent business acquisition by the grocery owner. More below: http://www.columbusunderground.com/simply-rolled-ice-cream-finds-permanent-home-in-the-short-north "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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