July 21, 20204 yr Chicken salad chain preps second Central Ohio unit A growing fast-casual chain is opening its second Central Ohio restaurant. Chicken Salad Chick at 6304 East Dublin Granville Road in Hamilton Quarter will mark its grand opening July 28. It’s the fifth restaurant in the state for the brand, which now has around 160 units in 17 states. It was founded in 2008. The new unit is company-owned. The first restaurant on Polaris Parkway near Westerville is franchised. Local franchisee Jen Crichfield said the Westerville unit has performed well. She has targeted Dublin for her next location. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/21/chicken-salad-chain-preps-second-central-ohio-unit.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 27, 20204 yr How The Royce found a bright side while opening during the pandemic It’s hard to imagine now is the right place and right time for any business — but Walter Carpenter thinks that might just be the case for him. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/24/how-the-royce-found-a-bright-side-while-opening-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 28, 20204 yr On 11/21/2016 at 9:22 AM, Columbo said: Yep. The "restaurant" turned out to be fodder for another one of Morgan Spurlock's docs. http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/11/19/was-holy-chicken-a-stunt-by-super-size-me-filmmaker.html I finally got around to watching Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken and it was pretty good. It shed a lot of light on how fast food restaurants make claims that certain menu items are "healthy" when they're not, and how terms like "antibiotic-free" or "free range" chicken are meaningless and dishonest. I take issue with the claim that Holy Chicken was not a "real" restaurant. (Maybe it was a "pop-up" if you want to get technical.) Spurlock did in fact start his own chicken farm and an actual restaurant that was open to the public. Of course, his primary reason for doing it was to document what it's like to be a chicken farmer, and to design a "craveable" fast food menu. But it was open to the public and did sell people food.
July 28, 20204 yr Just posted in the Coronavirus thread: A Franklin County judge has granted a temporary restraining order against the enforcement of an ordinance forcing Columbus bars and restaurants to close at 10 p.m. 12 minutes ago, DarkandStormy said: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/restaurants-bars-sue-city-of-columbus-over-10-p-m-closure-ordinance/ Bars and restaurants will not be forced to close at 10 pm, for now.
July 30, 20204 yr Cleveland's Barrio readies for its Columbus debut Cleveland’s build-your-own-taco bar is ready to build its Columbus business. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/29/clevelands-barrio-readies-for-its-columbus-debut.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 31, 20204 yr Long-Awaited What the Waffle Opens This Weekend What the Waffle will make its official debut as a stand-alone restaurant this Saturday, August 1 at 695 E. Long St. in the King-Lincoln District. What the Waffle first introduced its waffles to the masses in 2016 as a part of the Food Hub at 1117 Oak St. in Olde Towne East. From the beginning, Owner Gayle Troy was eyeing moving into her own location. After about a year run, Troy closed down things at the Food Hub in late 2017 to focus on her new location in the King-Lincoln District. ... For Troy, it’s not just about the waffles, but using her restaurant to make an impact on the community. What the Waffle hires and trains young women that are aging out of the foster care system. ? More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/long-awaited-what-the-waffle-opens-this-weekend-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 31, 20204 yr Chapman's Eat Market, taking over Max & Erma's space in German Village, could open soon B.J. Lieberman gets plenty of inspiration from food. He didn’t expect to be inspired by shopping for paint. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/31/german-village-restaurant-could-open-by-mid-august.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 4, 20204 yr Kolache Republic reopening in new location Kolache Republic is back. The Brewery District/German Village-area eatery closed its original site in February. As of Wednesday it will be open again, this time inside The Daily Growler at 702 S. High St., a few doors up from its previous home. The shop, which specializes in Czech-by-way-of-Texas-style stuffed pastries and breakfast sandwiches, will be open for breakfast five days a week and offer a happy hour menu Thursday through Sunday after 5 p.m. More below: bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/04/brewery-district-breakfast-place-reopens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 5, 20204 yr Artisan Pop-Up Grocery Store Launching Downtown The Gay Street Collaborative — creators of the Moonlight Market and Sunlight Market shopping events — is launching a new event series this month, showcasing a selection of local businesses with artisan food products. The “Artisan Pop-Up Grocery Store” is a monthly reoccurring event taking place at POP, a new pop-up retail space managed by the Gay Street Collaborative at 44 North High Street. The first grocery store event will take place this Sunday, August 9th from 11am to 3pm, featuring products from Seaworthy Breads, Built Pastries, Backroom Roasters Coffee and Charlotte & Olivia’s Sublime Ice Creams. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/artisan-pop-up-grocery-store-columbus-we1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 6, 20204 yr Sheetz adds another site to its Columbus market plans Sheetz isn’t taking a slow approach to the Columbus market. In the months since the Altoona, Pennsylvania-based gas and convenience store brand announced its plans to enter Central Ohio, the company has now amassed at least five sites in various stages of approval and development. The latest addition is at 2625 Hilliard-Rome Road in Columbus near Hilliard. The Far West Side Area Commission last week unanimously approved the Hilliard-Rome Road site. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/06/sheetz-adds-another-site-to-its-columbus-market-pl.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20204 yr Freedom a la Cart on track to open downtown Columbus cafe later this year Freedom a la Cart expects to open its new downtown Columbus cafe later this year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/13/prepared-meals-new-cafe-to-help-social-enterprise.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 14, 20204 yr Brewery District biscuit shop joining reimagined wine bar A Brewery District bar that turned itself into a carryout to navigate the pandemic is adding a biscuit business too. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/14/brewery-district-biscuit-shop-joining-reimagined-w.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 14, 20204 yr Chapman’s Eat Market Opens in German Village The day has arrived for Chapman’s Eat Market to open for takeout and delivery. The restaurant from Chef BJ Lieberman took over the former home of the original Max & Erma’s (then Wunderbar) at 739 S. Third St. in German Village. While the interior has gotten a makeover, Lieberman previously spoke with CU about his plans to stick with takeout for now due to the situation surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/chapmans-eat-market-opens-in-german-village-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 14, 20204 yr Nancy’s Makes Downtown Debut Next Week Nancy’s Home Cooking will open the doors to its new location at 7 a.m. on Monday, August 17. The Clintonville mainstay closed up shop at 3133 N. High St. in early March 2020 and announced its plans to re-open Downtown at the former home of Jack’s Diner, 52 E. Lynn St. With plans to turn things around and quickly reopen Downtown, Nancy’s return saw delays during the coronavirus pandemic dine-in shutdown and subsequent protests Downtown which resulted in damage to the building. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/nancys-makes-downtown-debut-next-week-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 18, 20204 yr Biscuit-Focused Bakery Opening in Grandview Cheddar jalapeño biscuit? Or peach biscuit? Or bacon salted chocolate chip biscuit? That’s just a sampling of the 10 plus biscuit varieties available at new Grandview joint Basic Biscuits, Kindness & Coffee, 1160 Goodale Blvd. Diners will have two options to get their biscuit fix – pre-order by the dozen online or swing through the carryout-only cafe. “The online ordering allows the customer the flexibility to order whatever size they want, whatever flavor they want,” says Owner Rebekah Hatzifotinos. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/biscuit-focused-bakery-opening-in-grandview-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 19, 20204 yr Polaris Fashion Place adds new dining option A New York-based street food vendor is now open in Polaris Fashion Place. Sammy’s Halal has taken one of the spots in KTCHN, the pop-up kitchen space inside the center’s Food Hall. Sammy’s Halal started in New York City in 2002 as a food truck. Owner Samiul Noor since has opened five food trucks and four dine-in restaurants in New York City. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/19/shawarma-gyros-highlight-new-polaris-fashion-plac.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 26, 20204 yr Iconic Grandview restaurant won't reopen after nearly 40 years in business A Central Ohio dining institution is the latest casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic. Spagio at 1295 Grandview Ave. in Grandview Heights will not reopen. “After quite a bit of consideration, we have been unable to figure out a way for the restaurant to operate successfully during this health crisis,” owner Tim Rollins said in an email. Rollins’ CityBrands acquired the 39-year-old restaurant from founder and chef Hubert Seifert this past fall. Current restrictions on capacity and limitations created by the floor plan just didn’t jibe, he said. Though it had some outdoor seating, that space was tight and would have been constrained by social distancing. “To not reopen the restaurant was a really tough decision,” Rollins wrote. “After the purchase late last year, renovations to refresh the restaurant were underway but only about half way complete when the Covid crisis closed all restaurants. "Spagio has been a fixture of the Columbus dining scene for such a long time and we are very sad that we are not able to reopen.” MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/25/grandview-restaurant-wont-reopen-after-nearly-40.html
August 27, 20204 yr Australia-Based Greenhouse Canteen Opening First U.S. Location in Columbus Two sisters took a leap, opening their first vegan restaurant in a tiny town in Queensland, Australia in 2013. Seven years later, the restaurant franchise is gearing up to open its first location in the U.S. and fourth overall right here in Columbus, OH. Offering a menu of 100% plant-based eats, Greenhouse Canteen is aiming for a September debut of its stateside home at 1011 W. Fifth Ave. in Fifth by Northwest. So how did sisters Charlie and Natalie Evans end up opening a restaurant some 9,000 plus miles from home? Some serendipitous internet sleuthing from local Joshua Douglas. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/australia-based-greenhouse-canteen-opening-first-u-s-location-in-columbus-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 27, 20204 yr 26 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Australia-Based Greenhouse Canteen Opening First U.S. Location in Columbus Two sisters took a leap, opening their first vegan restaurant in a tiny town in Queensland, Australia in 2013. Seven years later, the restaurant franchise is gearing up to open its first location in the U.S. and fourth overall right here in Columbus, OH. Offering a menu of 100% plant-based eats, Greenhouse Canteen is aiming for a September debut of its stateside home at 1011 W. Fifth Ave. in Fifth by Northwest. So how did sisters Charlie and Natalie Evans end up opening a restaurant some 9,000 plus miles from home? Some serendipitous internet sleuthing from local Joshua Douglas. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/australia-based-greenhouse-canteen-opening-first-u-s-location-in-columbus-sp1 ^ That was quite an interesting read(!) This is the oddest restaurant opening in Columbus since Morgan Spurlock briefly opened that 'Holy Chicken' restaurant for his movie 'Super Size Me 2'. Although, unlike Spurlock's place, this one is apparently serious (unless the two Australian sisters are doing some kind of reality show!). I honestly do wonder when I read these passages from the CU article: Quote So how did sisters Charlie and Natalie Evans end up opening a restaurant some 9,000 plus miles from home? Some serendipitous internet sleuthing from local Joshua Douglas. “I’ve always been interested in owning my own business, and knew a proven franchise system would be ideal for my first go, so I did an online search and came across Greenhouse,” Douglas says. ... He took a shot in the dark and reached out to Natalie to see if they’d thought about taking the brand international. Quote The sisters had, in fact, thought about bringing Greenhouse Canteen to the U.S. Natalie received Douglas’ email while on a discovery trip in Southern California with an existing franchisee. “As we believe in divine timing and saying yes to opportunities presented to us, we learnt more about Columbus and its renowned test market for the food service industry, along with its nickname ‘Flavourtown,’” Charlie says. “We felt in our gut that this was the perfect next chapter for Greenhouse growth.” Quote Charlie knows the middle of a global pandemic might not be the ideal time to open a restaurant internationally. All that said though, I do wish them well. I just hope they know what they're doing.
August 28, 20204 yr I'm excited to try it. Hopefully they do well enough to stick around post-covid. Very Stable Genius
August 28, 20204 yr Dough Mama Opening Second Location on Saturday Dough Mama number two will make its debut in the Brewery District this Saturday, August 29. Taking over the former home of Kolache Republic at 730 S. High St., Dough Mama will serve up a breakfast and lunch menu similar to its Clintonville spot, along with a brand new dinner menu. In the all-important pastry department, Owner Perrie Wilkof says there will be some flavor variations between the two spots, giving diners options to explore both locations. For example, the Buckeye Pie and Orange Ricotta Cakes will be on the Brewery District menu, while Clintonville is currently serving up the Banana Dream Pie and Banana Bread. The dinner menu ventures into comfort food territory. There are Veggie Pancakes and a Kale Quesadilla, along with Chicken and Biscuit (biscuit base with a pot pie filling) and a family-recipe inspired Tuna Noodle Casserole. There’s also a rotating, seasonal veggie pot pie and meat pot pie that will change every few months – or longer, based on popularity. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/dough-mama-opening-second-location-on-saturday-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 29, 20204 yr I dislike posting news like this, but a few blocks north in the 500 block of S. High Street at the corner of Beck & High... Death of chef leads Tony’s Italian Ristorante to close for at least 30 days Tony’s Italian Ristorante holds a small anniversary celebration every year on Sept. 2 to mark the day it opened its doors in 1982 at West Beck and South High streets. But owner Tony Scartz said his Brewery District restaurant has temporarily closed, and will remain so on its anniversary Wednesday following the unexpected death of its longtime chef, Antonio Stanley. Stanley, 53, of the South Side, died in his sleep last Wednesday, Scartz said. He closed Tony’s the same day, and told The Dispatch that he doesn’t know if his restaurant will ever be the same. Scartz said he and Stanley had worked together for 34 years. Stanley began working at the restaurant at age 14, Scartz said. The two, plus bartender Chuck Vyzral, have been a tight-knit group, he said, and losing Stanley was like losing a son. Scartz said the restaurant will be closed for at least 30 days to grieve and emotionally regroup. Reopening the restaurant without Stanley would be a challenge to the longtime consistency and quality of the restaurant’s food, he said. MORE: https://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20200829/death-of-chef-leads-tonyrsquos-italian-ristorante-to-close-for-at-least-30-days
August 31, 20204 yr Columbus to allow more outdoor seating at restaurants, bars After months of resistance, the city of Columbus now will allow restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor seating options. Mayor Andrew Ginther’s office Monday announced the Temporary Outdoor Seating Pilot Program, creating an expedited permit process and allowing qualifying restaurants and bars to use right-of-way and parking lots for additional seating. The state made changes months ago allowing such temporary expansions and though other cities moved ahead with creating temporary outdoor seating, local officials opted not to change existing rules. Previously, the stated stance from both the mayor's office and Columbus Public Health was that any expansion of seating would be in opposition to mitigating the spread of Covid-19. However, the city worked with Columbus Public Health on the program, being careful to not encourage large outdoor gatherings. “We know more about the virus than we did six months ago, even three months ago,” Ginther spokeswoman Robin Davis said in an email. “Social distancing and mask wearing is working to slow the spread. The curfew on selling alcohol at 10 p.m. also seems to be helping.” “Residents remain more hesitant to dine indoors for fear of contracting the virus,” Davis wrote. “We know that restaurants have been one of the hardest hit sectors of this pandemic. Even a handful of additional tables may help them survive.” MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/31/columbus-now-will-allow-more-temporary-outdoor-sea.html
August 31, 20204 yr On 8/31/2020 at 3:25 PM, Columbo said: Columbus to allow more outdoor seating at restaurants, bars After months of resistance, the city of Columbus now will allow restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor seating options. Mayor Andrew Ginther’s office Monday announced the Temporary Outdoor Seating Pilot Program, creating an expedited permit process and allowing qualifying restaurants and bars to use right-of-way and parking lots for additional seating. The state made changes months ago allowing such temporary expansions and though other cities moved ahead with creating temporary outdoor seating, local officials opted not to change existing rules. Previously, the stated stance from both the mayor's office and Columbus Public Health was that any expansion of seating would be in opposition to mitigating the spread of Covid-19. However, the city worked with Columbus Public Health on the program, being careful to not encourage large outdoor gatherings. “We know more about the virus than we did six months ago, even three months ago,” Ginther spokeswoman Robin Davis said in an email. “Social distancing and mask wearing is working to slow the spread. The curfew on selling alcohol at 10 p.m. also seems to be helping.” “Residents remain more hesitant to dine indoors for fear of contracting the virus,” Davis wrote. “We know that restaurants have been one of the hardest hit sectors of this pandemic. Even a handful of additional tables may help them survive.” MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/31/columbus-now-will-allow-more-temporary-outdoor-sea.html I'm glad to see the City of Columbus allowing these outdoor seating expansions - even if they waited too long to allow their use during our best weather(!) But as the SaveTheCrew movement used to say, "it's never too late to do the right thing". This is some welcome news for our struggling restaurants and bars. Below are the standards for the Temporary Outdoor Seating Pilot Program, as reported in the Business First article: Restaurants that are on a city street with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less and are next to an existing parking lane are eligible for the right-of-way and sidewalk program. Further requirements include: Concrete or water-filled barriers must be installed between the street and dining area. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic nor ADA access can be impeded. To expand into neighboring private property or a parking lot: No more than 25% of parking spaces can be used. Accessible parking cannot be obstructed or alternative spaces need to be provided. Tents are permissible as long as 75% of sides remain open. Temporary seating cannot increase the establishment’s maximum capacity.
September 1, 20204 yr North Market Bridge Park Adds 4 More Vendors to Lineup Four more local businesses have secured spots at North Market Bridge Park, 6750 Longshore St. Now slated for an October 2020 soft opening, Bubbles The Tea and Juice Company, Kintsugi Sushi Bar, The Little Kitchen and Pasta Ditoni’s will join a lineup of seven previously announced vendors. The Market is expected to be at full occupancy by the end of the year, with additional tenant announcements in the coming weeks. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/north-market-bridge-park-adds-4-more-vendors-to-lineup-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 2, 20204 yr Easton Town Center adding poké and hibachi restaurant Easton Town Center is adding a poké eatery. California-based LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill will open its first Ohio restaurant at the development in late fall. The Hawaiian-inspired chain, which has 20 locations nationwide, combines poké (a bit like deconstructed sushi rolls in a bowl) and hibachi-style grilled meats, seafood and vegetables. There will be a tasting menu for the grilled items. The restaurant will have a full bar with island themed drinks. The poké will be displayed in a “fish market” style while the grilled items will be handled by staff in the open kitchen or customers can grill their own at their tables, according to a news release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/02/easton-town-center-bringing-pok-and-hibachi-resta.html & https://www.columbusunderground.com/lemonshark-poke-maki-grill-opening-first-ohio-location-at-easton-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 3, 20204 yr Cleveland’s Barrio Nears Opening of First Location in Columbus Cleveland-based taco joint Barrio will soon be opening its first location in Columbus. Barrio’s 10th location overall, the new Columbus spot is taking over the former home of Winking Lizard, 1416 W. Fifth Ave. in Fifth by Northwest. “We’ve been wanting to come to Columbus for awhile,” says Partner Jason Beudert. While it’s technically their first location in Central Ohio, Beudert finds there’s already some name recognition for the brand locally. The two cities see a lot of crossover with fans and familiarity in both locations. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/clevelands-barrio-nears-opening-of-first-location-in-columbus-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/04/cleveland-based-chain-almost-ready-for-its-columbu.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 3, 20204 yr Casto brings new seafood option, ethnic markets to Central Ohio properties A new-to-Columbus seafood restaurant and a pair of ethnic groceries are among the new tenants real estate firm Casto has secured for shopping centers around town. Cleveland Heights-based Seafood Shake is expected to open in early October in the Easton Square center. It is a Cajun seafood boil restaurant. Royals African Market is coming to the NorthPointe Plaza in Lewis Center with a tentative opening later this month. Medina World Market, another African grocery, will take over a space in the Tanglewood Plaza off Hilliard-Rome Road near Hilliard and also is expected to open later this month. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/03/casto-brings-new-seafood-option-ethnic-markets-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 3, 20204 yr ^ Interesting about the African markets. I'll bet their spice sections will be incredible. I know Columbus has a large African population - what are the main African countries represented in that population?
September 4, 20204 yr Oprah-backed restaurant True Food Kitchen opening first Ohio location this month After a pandemic-related delay, True Food Kitchen is ready for its Ohio debut. The Phoenix-based restaurant was set to open its Easton Town Center in Columbus in April. It now will open Sept. 22. True Food was founded in 2008 by restaurateur Sam Fox and Dr. Andrew Weil, creator of the anti-inflammatory diet, which informed the menu at True Food. Fox remains involved with the business, as are other investors, including Oprah, who put equity into the brand and joined its board in 2018. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/04/true-food-kitchen-coming-to-ohio.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 5, 20204 yr ^True Food Kitchens are all over the greater LA area. I like the idea, but I'm not a fan of the execution. Every time I've eaten there, I find the food uninteresting. I will say that the spaces look great, so I'm sure it will be visually appealing.
September 8, 20204 yr Expanding Columbus bakery Dough Mama adds dinner dishes at new shop A bakery and cafe founded in Clintonville is now up and running at its second site, this one near German Village. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/08/expanding-columbus-bakery-adds-dinner-dishes-at-ne.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 9, 20204 yr On 9/2/2020 at 9:12 PM, ColDayMan said: Cleveland’s Barrio Nears Opening of First Location in Columbus Cleveland-based taco joint Barrio will soon be opening its first location in Columbus. Barrio’s 10th location overall, the new Columbus spot is taking over the former home of Winking Lizard, 1416 W. Fifth Ave. in Fifth by Northwest. “We’ve been wanting to come to Columbus for awhile,” says Partner Jason Beudert. While it’s technically their first location in Central Ohio, Beudert finds there’s already some name recognition for the brand locally. The two cities see a lot of crossover with fans and familiarity in both locations. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/clevelands-barrio-nears-opening-of-first-location-in-columbus-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/04/cleveland-based-chain-almost-ready-for-its-columbu.html https://www.columbusunderground.com/first-look-barrio-sp1 A first look at the newly opened Barrio at 1416 W. Fifth Avenue in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood:
September 9, 20204 yr Meh, I miss Hoggy's onion rings. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 9, 20204 yr Well, if were going back that far I miss it being a Sisters' Chicken and Biscuits
September 9, 20204 yr Historic German Village restaurant gets new owner, reopening plan The new owners of The Sycamore plan to build on the restaurant’s recent roots. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/09/historic-german-village-restaurant-gets-new-owner.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 14, 20204 yr Tee Jaye’s Country Place Restaurants celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 12. Both the Dispatch and Business First ran some interesting articles about the history of this Central Ohio restaurant mini-chain. Tee Jaye's had 13 restaurants at its peak and there are 8 locations in and around Central Ohio now: The original Tee Jaye's location is at 1385 Parsons Avenue (with the company's offices located next door in a building with a storefront renovated to resemble the restaurant's exterior). All four directions in Columbus are covered with a West Broad Street location near the Hollywood Casino, a north location at the corner of North High Street and Morse Road, a Grove City location to the south, and two east locations in Whitehall and Reynoldsburg - plus a Newark and Zanesville location to fill their current lineup. The Sokol Family has owned and operated Tee Jaye's from its origin. Prior to Tee Jaye's, family patriarch Jules Sokol was responsible for starting the Beverlee Drive-Ins in 1951, which expanded to 28 locations across Ohio. However, he suffered health problems that caused a decline and eventual closure of the Beverlee chain in 1968. After recovering his health, Jules Sokol decided to re-enter the restaurant business in 1970 and purchased the Hasty Tasty on 1385 Parsons Avenue, which he renamed Tee Jaye’s. This time he brought his wife and their four children (3 daughters and 1 son) into the business. Tee Jaye's started out as a hamburger diner type of restaurant but gradually morphed into a country-style restaurant that served breakfast all day long and was open 24/7. Kind of a combination of the Waffle House and the Cracker Barrel. According to the Dispatch article, when Jules Sokol unveiled Tee Jaye's signature dish, the Barnyard Buster, in 1980, his kids didn't think much of it. His son Randy Sokol said, “We told him, that looks ugly. You won’t sell any.” But they did sell and became a big part of the Tee Jaye's brand. Today, younger sister Dayna is the only remaining Sokol family member working full-time at Tee Jaye's. She replaced Randy as president when he branched out to form Sokol & Associates, a business brokerage specializing in restaurants. Although the past 50 years has seen solid steady performance, the future is less clear. According to the Dispatch article, there is no one in the current Sokol family to take over the business - so Tee Jaye's might end up being sold when Dayna, 60, retires. Below are links to the articles about Tee Jaye's 50th anniversary. The Dispatch/ThisWeekNews article is fully readable. However, the Business First requires a subscription for full viewing: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/11/tee-jayes-country-place-50-years.html https://www.thisweeknews.com/business/20200908/tee-jayersquos-restaurants-celebrate-50th-anniversary-with-barnyard-special Also, below is a streetview look of the Tee Jaye's at N. High & Morse in Columbus - which is probably the chain's most noticeable location because of the large neon arrow sign that was repurposed from the previous restaurant at this location:
September 14, 20204 yr And now, for something completely different... A plant-based butcher shop is opening at 1724 Northwest Blvd. in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood. Yeah, you read that right - a plant-based butcher shop: https://www.columbusunderground.com/plant-based-butcher-shop-opening-in-fifth-by-northwest-sp1
September 15, 20204 yr Punk Pigs Moving into Former Home of Baba’s Grilled cheese and anarchy are on deck at Punk Pigs, 2515 Summit St. in Old North. A soft opening is expected some time this week for the new joint that’s the brainchild of Paddy Wagon food truck frontman Zach James. Had there not been a global pandemic, Punk Pigs might not have come into existence. Running an operation that largely depended on crowds and a general ban on crowds due to mass gathering restrictions, James had to reassess how he could do business. In March, operations with Paddy Wagon largely ceased. In April, he pivoted to offering some third-party delivery options from his production facility, giving first rise to the Punk Pigs concept. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/punk-pigs-moving-into-former-home-of-babas-sp1 & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/21/food-truck-veterans-opening-brick-and-mortar-spot.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 20204 yr Columbus pub chain Old Bag of Nails opens in Whitehall A new Old Bag of Nails is now open. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/15/columbus-pub-chain-opens-its-latest-local-unit.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 16, 20204 yr Expanding CoreLife Eatery chain opens a Dublin restaurant There’s a new option in Dublin for bone broths and GMO-free dishes. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/16/expanding-chain-opens-a-dublin-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 18, 20204 yr Any low down on whats going into the old Acre in Old North? They're giving the place a refresh inside and out
September 23, 20204 yr Polaris area adds a brewery at former Irish pub site A few months delay was nothing for a plan nearly 10 years in the making. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/23/polaris-area-adds-a-brewery-at-former-irish-pub-si.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 25, 20204 yr Seitan’s Realm Bringing New Vegan Restaurant to Clintonville Seitan’s Realm followers now have a place to gather. The vegan food truck with the ultimate tongue-in-cheek name is making things permanent with a brick-and-mortar in Clintonville. For the uninitiated, seitan is a versatile vegan protein primarily made of wheat gluten. Owner Kevin Ridenbaugh was aiming for a stand-out name when he and his wife launched the food truck in May of 2019. Seitan’s Realm made its first stops in Clintonville, debuting in front of another vegan business, Virtue Salon. Ridenbaugh recalls the first day they were open – line down the street, out of food an hour and a half before they intended to wrap things up for the day. And the customers just kept coming. Now finding a permanent home in the neighborhood, Ridenbaugh calls it an absolute dream come true. Seitan’s Realm is taking over the former home of A Common Table, 3496 N. High St., making it a relatively turnkey operation. More below: https://www.columbusunderground.com/seitans-realm-bringing-new-vegan-restaurant-to-clintonville-sp1 "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 26, 20204 yr Olde Towne East winery and restaurant gets new brand, new owner Renard Green didn’t just see one business when he acquired Camelot Cellars, he saw several. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/25/olde-towne-east-winery-and-restaurant-gets-new-bra.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 28, 20204 yr It appears Philco in the Short North may not be reopening. There is a for lease sign on the window.
September 30, 20204 yr On 8/31/2020 at 3:25 PM, Columbo said: Columbus to allow more outdoor seating at restaurants, bars After months of resistance, the city of Columbus now will allow restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor seating options. Mayor Andrew Ginther’s office Monday announced the Temporary Outdoor Seating Pilot Program, creating an expedited permit process and allowing qualifying restaurants and bars to use right-of-way and parking lots for additional seating. The state made changes months ago allowing such temporary expansions and though other cities moved ahead with creating temporary outdoor seating, local officials opted not to change existing rules. Previously, the stated stance from both the mayor's office and Columbus Public Health was that any expansion of seating would be in opposition to mitigating the spread of Covid-19. However, the city worked with Columbus Public Health on the program, being careful to not encourage large outdoor gatherings. “We know more about the virus than we did six months ago, even three months ago,” Ginther spokeswoman Robin Davis said in an email. “Social distancing and mask wearing is working to slow the spread. The curfew on selling alcohol at 10 p.m. also seems to be helping.” “Residents remain more hesitant to dine indoors for fear of contracting the virus,” Davis wrote. “We know that restaurants have been one of the hardest hit sectors of this pandemic. Even a handful of additional tables may help them survive.” MORE: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/08/31/columbus-now-will-allow-more-temporary-outdoor-sea.html https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/13/short-north-polaris-restaurants-among-first-wave.html -- A dozen Columbus restaurants and bars are the first approvals through the city’s new expanded outdoor dining program. Multiple Cameron Mitchell restaurants in the Short North, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing downtown and a pair of locations at Polaris and Tuttle malls highlight these first approvals. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/09/29/the-restaurants-approved-for-outdoor-seating-and-t.html -- Four more locations approved for expanded outdoor dining, highlighted by Schmidt’s in German Village.
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