April 12, 20223 yr East Market Sets Opening Date, Welcomes New Vendors The countdown is on for the much-anticipated opening of the East Market. The Trolley District’s East Market, 212 Kelton Ave., will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 30 with a day-long celebration and lineup of special events. It’s a project years in the making. The potential transformation of the trolley barn was first floated in late 2017, with construction finally beginning on the building in March of 2020. COVID-related delays pushed back an anticipated spring/summer 2021 opening with the Market’s two bars, Switch and The Railhouse, being the first parts of the project to come online in December 2021. Now, spring 2022 brings the arrival of the first wave of East Market’s vendors. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/east-market-sets-opening-date-welcomes-new-vendors-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 14, 20223 yr Dos Hermanos Opening First Full-Service Restaurant “Over the last decade, Dos Hermanos has seen tremendous growth, going from singular taco truck, to a lineup that includes the truck, stalls at both North Markets, a spot at the new Crew Stadium (and other major sporting arenas), and a commissary kitchen, incubation space and taco-slinging setup at the Food Fort 2.0. It’s a comprehensive list that includes practically every type of space but one: the standalone, full-service restaurant. Come fall, Dos Hermanos will check off that box too. The taco joint will open its doors at 3946 Morse Crossing at Easton.” https://columbusunderground.com/dos-hermanos-opening-first-full-service-restaurant-sp1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/16/local-taco-shop-expanding-to-easton-with-new-resta.html
April 19, 20223 yr Columbus restaurant receives $250,000 congressional grant “The South End Cafe is coming to Columbus soon, and the new restaurant and coffee combination just received a boost along the way. The new concept, which will serve as both a coffee shop. roastery and restaurant in addition to a non-profit workforce development program backed by Community Development for All People, received $250,000 from a funding package that was signed into law in March. The funding was secured by US Senator Sherrod Brown. Located at 1951 S. Parsons Ave., The South End Cafe will employ a staff of 7-10 workers, offering them both important vocational skills from the job itself, but also helping them secure long-term employment down the road in the career of their choosing.“ https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/columbus-restaurant-receives-250000-congressional-grant
April 19, 20223 yr Florida's Jon Smith Subs now open in Whitehall A Florida-founded sub chain has found its first Central Ohio home. Jon Smith Subs is now open at 1119 S. Hamilton Road in Whitehall. Local franchisee Esayas Mekonnen is a native of Ethiopia. He moved to Columbus to attend Ohio State University. “I grew up in the food industry – this is my passion,” Mekonnen said in a news release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/19/floridas-jon-smith-subs-now-open-in-whitehall.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 21, 20223 yr Lancaster restaurant owners bringing Scottish pub concept to retooled golf club A Lancaster couple is bringing a Scottish pub to the Lancaster Golf Club this summer. Keith and Judy Hood, owners of downtown Lancaster's O'Huids Gaelic Pub, are opening Hickory & Thistle inside the clubhouse's bar, according to a news release. The pub's menu will include "standard pub fare" such as hamburgers, pasta and steaks. The Lancaster Golf Club was formerly called the Lancaster Country Club, but was renamed after the 60.8-acre site was purchased by a group of 26 equal investors with ties to the community for $1.7 million last year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/20/lancaster-country-club-bringing-on-scottish-pub.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 22, 20223 yr North Market has found its new donut vendor! Dodo Donuts Joining North Market Downtown “Donuts are (almost) back at the North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St. Dodo Donuts will join the merchant lineup this spring, taking over the spot formerly occupied by Destination Donuts. The Dodo Donuts trailer made its debut in May 2021, making its way to various events around town. The North Market will bring a permanent spot to score the purveyor’s signature hot, fresh, made-to-order mini donuts – a dream for Owner Ciara Auddino Barnum.” https://columbusunderground.com/dodo-donuts-joining-north-market-downtown-sp1/
April 22, 20223 yr A new restaurant coming to the South Side: Columbus “anime chef” taking over former Village Taco storefront “Here comes Chef Hiro. Also known as the Columbus anime chef—as large anime characters decorate the food truck he currently operates—Chef Hiro will soon be serving up his unique blend of Jerk-based soul food from the concept’s first standalone restaurant space. Chef Hiro is currently a Columbus food truck. The new eatery, which according to owner Jean-Claude Ba is aiming for a Juneteenth opening this year, is located at 1297 Parsons Ave. Chef Hiro is taking over the former site of Village Taco, the popular plant-based taco restaurant that closed last fall.” https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/columbus-anime-chef-taking-over-former-village-taco-storefront And the Dispatch has a feature on the grand opening of the East Market, including several pictures and interviews. Interestingly, they also make mention a CrossFit box will be joining Local Cantina and CBC later this year. Moroccan, creole, Yellow Brick Pizza and plants: East Market food hall is about to open “While the East Market opening is a big undertaking, it's only the first of several stages in the $25 million Trolley District development. Next to come is the Columbus Brewing Co. brewpub and beer garden, next door to the East Market. That 13,000-square-foot space is well underway and is expected to open in mid-summer, said Connect Realty owner Brad DeHays. That will be followed by a small building housing a seafood boil restaurant; a small office building; and a larger building housing four more tenants including Local Cantina Mexican restaurant and a CrossFit gym. Ultimately, the development also will include the Trolley District Apartments, a five-story, 102-unit apartment building on the southeast corner of Oak Street and Kelton Avenue, across the street from the East Market building.“ https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2022/04/22/columbus-east-market-moroccan-greek-speakeasy-plants-creole/9485870002/ & https://www.dispatch.com/picture-gallery/business/2022/04/22/east-market-food-hall-open/7404130001/
April 27, 20223 yr J's Sweet Treats opening Greater Columbus Convention Center location J’s Sweet Treats will soon open a new location inside the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Black-owed business is replacing Velvet Cafe & Ice cream in the center’s South Cafe & Marketplace. J’s Sweet Treats is owned by Juana Williams, an AT&T executive turned full-time baker who is a participant in the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s Urban Business Connection program. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/27/j-sweet-treats-convention-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 27, 20223 yr The Yard Milkshake Bar now open in the Short North Central Ohioans have a new ice cream and milkshake option, just as warmer weather is set to arrive. The first Ohio location for The Yard Milkshake Bar is now open at 1055 N. High St. in the Short North. Franchisees Kelsey Harrington and Justin Harrington talked to Columbus Business First earlier this year about what appealed to them about the brand. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/27/the-yard-milkshake-bar-now-open-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
April 27, 20223 yr Marlow's Steaks and The Water Ice Shoppe opening in Gahanna Marlow’s Steaks is ready to turn on its grill. The new Gahanna eatery will open Saturday at 1 p.m. at 93 N. High St. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Owners Shanika and Jomar Sheppard, both natives of Philadelphia, are promising an “authentic Philly” experience. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/27/marlows-steaks-and-the-water-ice-shoppe-opening-i.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 27, 20223 yr Cameron Mitchell Restaurants picks a name for its new German Village space Cameron Mitchell’s upcoming German Village restaurant now has a name: Cento. The restaurant is expected to open at 595 S. 3rd St., possibly as early as late this year. The Columbus-based restaurant company asked its associates for name suggestions. Corporate Chef Jamie Kline’s was the ultimate choice. Cento (pronounced CH-ENTO, not SEN-TOH) is Italian for 100. The planned fine dining Italian restaurant will be the 100th location the company has opened in its 29 years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/27/cameron-mitchell-restaurants-picks-a-name-for-its.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 27, 20223 yr Clintonville restaurant expanding with new bakery addition A popular Clintonville dining destination is expanding. Lavash Cafe will be adding a bakery at 2995 N. High St., next door to its restaurant at 2985 N. High St. The space had been the Growl, a beer bar that opened in 2014 and closed in 2020, a casualty of the Covid-19 pandemic. Lavash announced its expansion plan on Facebook this week. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/27/clintonville-restaurant-expanding-with-new-bakery.html & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/30/whats-on-the-menu-at-this-upcoming-clintonville-b.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 27, 20223 yr Nosh on High closes Downtown; popular coffee pop-up plans to take over space “Nosh on High has been temporarily closed for several months. And while the eatery hasn’t offered any updates on its social media pages, it will be moving on from its former home at 149 S. High St. It’s unclear if Nosh on High plans to relocate to a new space or close altogether. In its place, The Parable Coffee is looking to take over the downtown space that formerly housed Nosh. The coffee concept has not officially signed a lease at the new location yet, but hopes to soon, as it is eyeing a June opening. According to Willis, Parable may sign on to do a three-month test run at the location, and he’s confident the coffee shop will prove it can regularly fill the space.“ https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/nosh-on-high-closes-downtown-popular-coffee-pop-up-plans-to-take-over-space
April 27, 20223 yr First Look: East Market The long-awaited East Market will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 30. A destination in the making, the renovated trolley barn at 212 Kelton Ave. is the first in a number of projects that will transform the Trolley District. Many of the market’s vendors will be up and running at the grand opening, with a few to join the party in the coming months. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-east-market-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 30, 20223 yr First Look: The Dry Mill Columbus’ first sober bar, The Dry Mill, will celebrate its grand opening tomorrow, Saturday, April 30. Doors open at 11 a.m. at 79 S. Fourth St. Downtown. The drinks will be plenty, but nary a drop of alcohol will be found. The Dry Mill’s drink menu includes a wide selection of NA beers, energy drinks, coffee and traditional sodas, along with an extensive mocktail menu. Guests will find NA plays on classic cocktails, along with house creations like the Blueberry Lavender Spritz, a mix of blueberry lavender syrup and soda water, a Cucumber Mojito with cucumber, mint leaves, simple syrup and soda water, or the Flaming Sunset with a mix of Monin South Seas (mango, guava and ginger), coconut and jalapeño syrups with orange soda. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-the-dry-mill-sp1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/04/30/dry-mill-non-alcoholic-bar-downtown-columbus.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 30, 20223 yr On 4/27/2022 at 7:25 PM, ColDayMan said: First Look: East Market The long-awaited East Market will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, April 30. A destination in the making, the renovated trolley barn at 212 Kelton Ave. is the first in a number of projects that will transform the Trolley District. Many of the market’s vendors will be up and running at the grand opening, with a few to join the party in the coming months. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-east-market-sp1/ I'll be there today. Anyone else on here going?
May 1, 20223 yr I was there! I thought they did an excellent job restoring/rebuilding. And the Railhouse bar has some wonderful cocktails too.
May 3, 20223 yr Columbus' East Market was a long time coming for Brad DeHays Brad DeHays' long-awaited East Market project is officially open for business, following nearly a decade of work to turn a blighted property into a community gem. Former Mayor Michael Coleman called the East Market a "nightmare turned dream realized," at the ribbon cutting ceremony April 26. And the journey to get to a grand opening was no easy task. There were hurdles to jump over from the start, as DeHays needed to secure financing, push through a pandemic, confront crises manmade and natural and execute complicated construction tasks. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/02/east-market-columbus-brad-dehays-challenges.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 3, 20223 yr Worthington Tavern expects to open this month Downtown Worthington is getting a new dining establishment this month. The Worthington Tavern expects to open at 671 High St. in May. It’s the latest venture from Brian Swanson’s Experience Hospitality Group, which also owns Bodega and Bristol Republic in the Short North. This gives him a chance to do something different. “This is a restaurant,” Swanson said. “This is sit-down dining. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, but it’s hard in high-volume spaces.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/02/worthington-tavern-opens-may-old-worthington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 4, 20223 yr Afra Grill now open at Easton Town Center Afra Grill’s new Easton Town Center location may fuel the young restaurant’s expansion. Owners and husband-and-wife Abdirahman “Abcos” Ahmed and Sagal Aden opened the first Afra Grill at 1635 Morse Road in 2020. Success there led to their second restaurant, now open at 3922 Townsfair Way. Success at the new restaurant could take the brand even further. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/03/afra-grill-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
May 5, 20223 yr Hummus & Pita Co. opening May 7 in Hilliard A New York-based Mediterranean brand is ready for its Central Ohio debut. Hummus & Pita Co. will open its first local restaurant at 1777 Hilliard Rome Road in Hilliard Saturday. The franchisees are Pranay Patel and Ashish Patel. They started in the restaurant business with their father and his Subway and Dairy Queen franchises. They left that business to start one of their own. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/04/hummus-pita-co-opening-may-7-in-hilliard.html & https://columbusunderground.com/the-hummus-pita-co-opens-first-ohio-location-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
May 5, 20223 yr Meatball Mafia expanding to Dublin with new bar The most important community to the owners of Meatball Mafia isn’t Hilliard, where they have a restaurant, or Dublin, where they’re opening a new one. It’s their native Youngstown. “About 30% of our customers are from Youngstown,” Robert DelliQuadri said. “They’ve kept us in business and I can’t tell them 'thank you' enough.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/05/meatball-mafia-opening-bar-in-dublin.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 6, 20223 yr Polaris Fashion Place adds IrieJam, The Candy Spot A pair of new locally based food options are now open at Polaris Fashion Place. The Central Ohio retail destination announced the recent additions of IrieJam Island Grill and The Candy Spot. IrieJam serves Afro-Caribbean fare, which blends flavors of Jamaican and West African cuisine. The menu includes jerk chicken, oxtail, curry chicken, jerk brisket, plantains and more, many of which come from chef and co-owner Kesia Boamah’s family’s recipes. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/06/polaris-fashion-place-adds-iriejam-the-candy-spot.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 9, 20223 yr A few more openings announced: New rolled ice cream spot coming to the Short North “A new place to grab dessert in the Short North is about to be rolled out, and it’s rolling out the ice cream with it. Literally. That’s because Roll N Go, a small Columbus-based rolled ice cream chain, is bringing its newest location to 983 N. High St. in the Short North. Roll N Go has not yet announced information on the location’s opening.“ https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/new-rolled-ice-cream-spot-coming-to-the-short-north Iconic Chicago deep-dish pizza chain coming to Columbus “While the eatery hasn’t made a formal announcement, a job posting for a Lou Malnati Market Partner in Columbus was posted on LinkedIn last week. “Lou Malnati’s is an iconic Chicago born brand, ready to grow in our newest market, Columbus, Ohio,” the job description reads. According to the LinkedIn post, the pizzeria is aiming to open its first location in December of this year. It’s also planning to add an additional three to four restaurants in the near future. There’s no word yet on where the eateries will be located.” https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/iconic-chicago-deep-dish-pizza-chain-coming-to-columbus National fried chicken waffle cone chain is opening in Columbus “The unique new eatery is located at 422 Polaris Pkwy. in Westerville. While Chick’nCone hasn’t listed an official opening date yet, it’s expected to open soon, according to multiple social media posts.” https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/national-fried-chicken-waffle-cone-chain-is-opening-in-columbus Unique national sushi chain opening first Columbus-area location inside Dublin grocery store “Hissho is opening within the Meijer grocery store on the city’s Northwest Side. The store is located at 6175 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin. Hissho confirmed the location in an email with 614Now, but no opening date has been announced yet.“ https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/unique-national-sushi-chain-opening-first-columbus-area-location-inside-dublin-grocery-store
May 10, 20223 yr Lou Malnati's Pizzeria exploring Columbus Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria likes Columbus. But that’s all the deep-dish pizza joint is saying for now. The Chicago restaurant chain confirmed that it is indeed looking for a restaurant in Central Ohio. Possibly more than one. The company recently posted a job on Linkedin seeking a market partner to oversee restaurants in the Columbus market. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/10/lou-malnatis-pizzeria-exploring-columbus-but-no-l.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 11, 20223 yr First Look: Gatto’s Pizza Clintonvillians won’t have to go too long without their Gatto’s Pizza fix. The long-standing neighborhood pizzeria will re-open in its new home at 3420 Indianola Ave. on Thursday, May 12. After 70 years on High Street, Gatto’s announced it would make the move to Indianola, taking over the old Wildflower Cafe spot. The pizza joint served its last pie at 2928 N. High St. on April 30, making for a quick turnaround to its new home. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-gattos-pizza-sp1/ & https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/13/gattos-pizza-open-indianola-avenue-clintonville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 12, 20223 yr Fox in the Snow is planning a new location in a former post office, get the details here “The popular coffee shop and eatery Fox in the Snow is eyeing Dublin for its next location. A project review for the new space, which is located within Dublin’s Historic District, received approval from the Dublin Architectural Review Board during its April 27 meeting. The Board also approved a master plan for the location’s signage. The new storefront would be located at 38 W. Bridge St., just west of the Scioto River.” https://614now.com/2022/food-drink/fox-in-the-snow-is-planning-a-new-location-in-a-former-post-office-get-the-details-here
May 16, 20223 yr First Watch to fill former Dublin Mellow Mushroom Dublin is getting a new lunch and brunch option. First Watch is moving into a roughly 5,000-square-foot space at 6505 Dublin Center Dr. that previously was home to a Mellow Mushroom, according to commercial real estate agent John Mally of NAI Ohio Equities. Houston-based developer Richard Henson LLC acquired the property for $1.8 million last month. Mally represented the seller and Joe Dwyer of Red Turtle Realty represented the buyer in the transaction. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/16/first-watch-dublin-mellow-mushroom.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 16, 20223 yr Korean-style Myungrang HotDog now open in the Short North What’s a Korean-style hot dog? Central Ohioans now can find out for themselves. Myungrang HotDog has opened at 850 N. High St. in the Short North. Plans for the location — the first in Columbus and Ohio and one of just a few in the U.S. — were announced last fall. The menu depicts corndog-like creations, but battered with panko or deep-fried cubes of potatoes or sweet potatoes. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/16/korean-myungrang-hotdog-now-open-short-north.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 18, 20223 yr Raising Cane's plans Grandview-area, Whitehall locations Raising Cane’s expects to open as many as five more Central Ohio restaurants in the coming year. “Columbus has been a great central hub for us,” CEO A.J. Kumaran said. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken finger chain has 16 locations in the market already. One of the new units will be on Olentangy River Road near Grandview Heights. It's one of several new restaurants to be built on the site of the former Miller’s Ale House. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/18/grandview-whitehall-raising-canes-locations.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20223 yr Popeyes franchisee planning three new Columbus area locations A local franchisee is ready to serve up a trio of new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations here in Central Ohio. Cincinnati-based Gilligan Co. is opening three new Popeyes in the area at the following locations: 7072 Sawmill Road, the site of a former Burger King near Dublin. Owenfield Drive and U.S. Route 23 in Lewis Center, a former Wendy’s site. State Route 161 and U.S. Route 62 in New Albany. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/23/popeyes-franchisee-columbus-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
May 25, 20223 yr Dublin First Watch to feature patio, alcohol on the menu When First Watch says it’s opening a new restaurant in Dublin, it means it's doing a lot more than just adding another Central Ohio location. It's ready to show Central Ohio diners something truly new. The Florida-based restaurant chain expects to open its 11th area location later this year or in early 2023 at 6505 Dublin Center Dr. It’ll be the brand's first new Central Ohio restaurant since the Gateway University District restaurant opened in 2017. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/25/dublin-first-watch-patio-alcohol-menu.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 26, 20223 yr Fukuryu Ramen opening at Polaris – with a taste of Columbus' historic Kahiki The new Fukuryu Ramen opening this summer at Polaris is dipping into its founder’s past as it moves into the future. Jeff Tsao opened his first fast-casual ramen restaurant in 2012 in Australia and moved the brand to his native Central Ohio in 2015. But his industry knowledge goes back further than that. He’s the son of Michael Tsao and Alice Tsao, who owned Columbus' famed Kahiki Supper Club for decades. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/26/fukuryu-ramen-opening-at-polaris-columbus-kahiki.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 28, 20223 yr Agave & Rye ready to open in the Short North The upcoming opening of Agave & Rye isn’t just a return to Columbus for its owners, it’s redemption. Founders Yavonne Sarber and Wade Sarber know Columbus well. They’d operated several restaurants and bars here over the years including De Novo Bar & Bistro, Manifesto and Oliver’s, but left when the last of those closed in 2017. “We were devastated,” Yavonne Sarber said. “We left town with a truck full of furniture and $1,200.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/27/short-north-agave-rye-to-open-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
May 28, 20223 yr Macaron Maker Mjomii Opening First Storefront Come fall, there will be a permanent, year-round spot to score Mjomii’s macarons. The baker will open its first standalone brick-and-mortar shop, Mjomii Dessert & Coffee House, at 2560 Bethel Rd. in the Carriage Place Plaza. Inspired by the macarons from their favorite shop in Seoul, Korea, Calvin and Sasha Kim launched Mjomii in January of 2018. When the couple moved to Columbus, they couldn’t find that same chewy, creamy, just slightly sweet macarons they loved, so they decided to make the confection themselves. “[Calvin] developed our unique recipes for both our macaron shells and fillings entirely from scratch through a massive amount of trial and error over the course of many months,” Sasha says. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/macaron-maker-mjomii-opening-first-storefront-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 31, 20223 yr Alqueria owners bringing Subourbon Southern Kitchen to Worthington area The chefs behind Alqueria Farmhouse Kitchen are opening a new restaurant. Subourbon Southern Kitchen and Spirits is coming to 2234 W. Dublin Granville Road in Linworth, taking over the space previously occupied by the Crafty Pint. Owners Patrick Marker and Jacob Hough announced the new venture Tuesday morning in an email to Alqueria customers. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/05/31/alqueria-subourbon-southern-kitchen-worthington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 1, 20223 yr Hilton Columbus Downtown brings on executive chef for its three new restaurants and bars The Hilton Columbus Downtown is bringing in an internationally experienced chef to oversee its three upcoming restaurants and bars. The hotel, whose tower expansion is expected to open this fall, Wednesday announced the addition of Sebastian La Rocca as executive chef of restaurants. He’ll oversee a trio of concepts: FYR, the signature restaurant, centered around an open wood-burning grill. Stories on High, the rooftop bar, which at 28-stories high will be the highest in the city. Spark, the lobby level bar. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/06/01/hilton-downtown-executive-chef-la-rocca.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 1, 20223 yr how is the east market doing over there? did it open and has anyone been to see it yet? the decrepit old trolly building was pretty cool/vintage -- i hope they were able to keep that look? edit -- i see it opened upthread -- wow very nice job with it. 👍 Edited June 1, 20223 yr by mrnyc
June 2, 20223 yr First Look: Agave & Rye – Short North Agave & Rye celebrates the grand opening of its first Columbus location today, Wednesday June 1, at 479 N. High St. Tacos are back at the Short North address as the Covington, KY based chain takes over the former home of Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. But Agave & Rye’s tacos stray far from the traditional, with mammoth creations that feature everything from hot dogs and mac & cheese, to kangaroo, lobster, pepperoni, crispy orange (vegan) chicken and more. Recognizable taco fillings like al pastor and carne asada also make an appearance, but in amped up “epic tacos” that feature a double-shelled soft and crunchy combo. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-agave-rye-short-north-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 3, 20223 yr First Look: Worthington Tavern Worthington has a new destination for dining. Worthington Tavern opens its doors today, Thursday, June 2, at 671 High St. Owner Brian Swanson wants Worthington Tavern to be the type of place where friends can grab a beer and watch a game, or a family can celebrate a special occasion, or a couple enjoy a date night – an approachable, casual space with wide appeal. It’s a new neighborhood for Swanson, who also owns Bodega and Bristol Republic in Short North. As a Worthington resident, he’s gotten to know and love the Old Worthington area, and thinks that while the city does a great job activating the street with events and farmers markets, there’s a need for more bars and restaurants in the area. Eager to get involved and be a part of the neighborhood, he approached the owner of the space formerly occupied by Half Pint and was able to negotiate a deal on the address. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-worthington-tavern-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 3, 20223 yr ^ he is right. the old worthington square area was always underserved for food/drink. to be fair, it seemed like people wanted it that way. however, with covid retail struggles these days maybe they need to rethink that.
June 6, 20223 yr It didn’t take long for this space to fill up again. Woodhouse Vegan Café + Space to return to Short North “Siblings Cara and Nicole Woodhouse are taking over the former Boxwood Biscuit Co. space at 19 W. Russell St. Before opening their first brick-and mortar restaurant in October 2019 at 851 N. Fourth St. in Italian Village, the Woodhouses spent three years operating a pop-up in Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 1038 N. High St. in the Short North. Cara Woodhouse said the restaurant is expected to open in the next two months, initially offering coffee and fresh-baked goods, while using the space to produce sauces and spreads for wholesale accounts. Meals are to follow shortly after that, she said.” https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2022/06/05/woodhouse-vegan-cafe-space-return-short-north/7516820001/
June 6, 20223 yr Clintonville, Easton area, Westerville among planned Dunkin' sites “A new Dunkin’ could be coming to 3301 Morse Road as well. It would take 2,600 square feet of a 4,300-square-foot building that could be built at the southeast corner of Morse Road and Dunbridge Street in the Northland area close to Easton. That project is scheduled to be heard Thursday by the Columbus Development Commission. Staff is recommending approval. That will be one of the Patels' locations as well. They’re not the only franchisees growing. Cincinnati-based Gilligan Co. has another four Central Ohio Dunkin’ locations in the works at: - North Hamilton Road and Old State Rte. 161 near Hamilton Quarter. - South State Street in Westerville. - Sunbury Road in Westerville. - Broad Street near Whitehall. https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/06/06/clintonville-near-easton-westerville-dunkin.html
June 7, 20223 yr First Look: Tudie’s Cookies & Sweets Sweet scents are once again filling the building at 3009 N. High St. Tudie’s & Cookies & Sweets opened its doors last week in the former home of Pattycake Bakery in Clintonville. Cookies are a main attraction at Tudie’s as the name announces. The menu will feature two mainstays: classic chocolate chip and an oatmeal cream pie with cookie butter buttercream and a dollop of caramel, along with three, rotating, over-the-top flavors that will swap out every one to two weeks, says Owner Brittani Hoffman. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/first-look-tudies-cookies-sweets-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 7, 20223 yr Clean Eatz now open near New Albany, Gahanna A prepared food business and cafe is expanding in the Columbus area. Clean Eatz is now open at 5763 N. Hamilton Road, near New Albany and Gahanna. It’s the company's third Central Ohio location, joining cafes in Clintonville and Dublin. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/06/06/clean-eatz-now-open-near-new-albany-gahanna.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 10, 20223 yr Meatball Mafia Owners Expanding to Dublin with Missing Jimmy’s Yes, Missing Jimmy’s refers to that Jimmy, Jimmy Hoffa who went missing a few years shy of half a century ago. But the legend lives on at the new Dublin bar, courtesy of the owners of Meatball Mafia. Missing Jimmy’s is aiming to open later this month at 55 S. High St. in Old Dublin, the former home of Vine & Tap. The bar is another addition in Owner Robert DelliQuadri’s mission to bring a little bit of Youngstown to Columbus. DelliQuadri moved to Columbus in 2000 to attend OSU and noticed a lack of one particular cuisine. “Coming from Youngstown, you’re used to a lot of Italian food,” he says. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/meatball-mafia-owners-expanding-to-dublin-with-missing-jimmys-sp1/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 11, 20223 yr Pizza Cottage opening its second Lancaster location Pizza Cottage is adding another Central Ohio location. The brand, which was founded in 1972 in Carroll, is adding another pizzeria near its home market. A location at 1961 E. Main St. will open this fall. It’s the 10th restaurant for the brand. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2022/06/10/pizza-cottage-opening-its-second-lancaster-locatio.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 11, 20223 yr Restaurant Review: Icarus Sandwich Shop Icarus Sandwich Shop entered the local dining scene with a leg-up on most upstarts. It’s a project from the same masterminds that bring us Fox in the Snow, a joint widely heralded as creating the absolute best egg sandwich in town…along with some stellar baked goods. That sort of heritage can mean two things for a new project: First, it promises a built-in fan base excited to become loyal patrons. Second, it means expectations for the newish project will be high. More below: https://columbusunderground.com/restaurant-review-icarus-sandwich-shop-ma1/ "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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