Don Vito’s Italian Bistro Opens in Grove City

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the opening of Don Vito’s Italian Bistro (4015 Parkmead Dr. in Grove City), while Jon Christensen reviews Barley’s Smokehouse & Brewpub (1130 Dublin Road). dispatch.com … Alive’s G.A. Benton reviews DeepWood (511 N. High St., Short North, deepwoodroad.com). columbusalive.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Openings Include DeepWood, Sage American Bistro

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister reports the openings of DeepWood Restaurant (511 N. High St.), Sage American Bistro (2653 N. High St.), and the 15th Columbus area location of Cincy-based Skyline Chili (7668 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin). … Jon Christensen reviews Lindey’s (169 E. Beck St., lindeys.com). dispatch.com … Alive’s G.A. Benton reviews […]

Openings Include Cheesecake Factory, Hawa Russia

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister reports the openings of the Cheesecake Factory (Polaris Fashion Place) and Hawa Russia (Columbus Square Shopping Center, at Cleveland Avenue and Dublin-Granville Road) … Jon Christensen reviews Sushi Ting. dispatch.com … Alive’s G.A. Benton reviews Del Mar Baja Mexican (6310 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester, tacodelmar.com). columbusalive.com … Nothing […]

Critics Consider Tony’s, Brio Tuscan Grille, Euro Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Jon Christensen reviews Tony’s Italian Ristorante. dispatch.com … Alive’s G.A. Benton reviews Brio Tuscan Grille (3993 Easton Station, Easton, bestitalianusa.com). columbusalive.com … ColumbusUnderground.com reviews Euro Cafe (49 N. High St, Columbus)
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Reviewers Rate Tasi, Glass City BBQ, Salvi’s

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Jon Christensen reviews Tasi (680 N. Pearl St.), while Bill Eichenberger considers El Arepazo Latin Grill (47 N. Pearl St.) and Bill Chronister details the recent opening of Cardone’s (377 W. Main St. in Westerville). dispatch.com … ColumbusUnderground.com visits Glass City BBQ (391 Lincoln Ave, Lancaster). … Alive reviews Salvi’s […]

E.J.’s Canyon Cafe Closes; Luce Changes Ownership

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the opening of lounge and dance club Liquid (1100 N. High St. in the Short North) and the closing of E.J.’s Canyon Cafe (1433 W. 3rd Ave.) … Chronister also reports: Luce (3499 Market St. in Powell) is now in the hands of owner-chef Alex Rodriguez, best […]

Queen Bee Set to Become Dirty Frank’s Hot Dogs

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister features Elizabeth Lessner, 34, who has three successful restaurants: Betty’s Fine Food and Spirits, which began in 2001, and followed by Surly Girl Saloon in 2005 and the Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails in 2007. She just took possession of the former Queen Bee Restaurant, 248 S. 4th […]

Ciao Bar Closes; Critics Rate Bluefish, City Barbeque

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Jon Christensen reviews Bluefish, Seafood on the Cap (570 N. High St.), while Bill Chronister reports the closing of Ciao Bar (2820 Nottingham Rd.) after 15 months of operation. dispatch.com … Alive’s G.A. Benton reviews City Barbeque (various locations, cityqbbq.com). columbusalive.com
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Fitzgerald’s Sports Tavern Reopens; Rusty Bucket Expands

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister reports the scheduled May 10 reopening of Fitzgerald’s Sports Tavern (2640 Bethel Rd. on the Northwest Side) and the opening of the ninth Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern (at 400 Polaris Parkway). … Jon Christensen reviews The Refectory Restaurant (1092 Bethel Road, www.therefectoryrestaurant.com). dispatch.com … In the May issue, […]

Max & Erma’s Sold; Arby’s Buys Wendy’s in Stock Deal

IN THE NEWS: The Columbus Dispatch’s Amy Saunders reports, “Max & Erma’s Restaurants Inc. has been sold to a Pittsburgh investor group. Max & Erma’s said in September that it was exploring alternatives for its future, including the sale of the company. “The transaction will allow us to focus our resources on the business and […]