Grace Diner Opens; Closings Include Chutnys, Taste Budd’s

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Jon Christensen reviews Tuula’s European Cafe in Dublin, while Bill Chronister details: the addition of weekend lunch service at Mitchell’s Fish Markets at 1245 Olentangy River Blvd. and 40 Hutchinson Ave.; the openings of Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus (165 N. 4th St. Downtown) and Grace Diner (240 N. Liberty […]

State Gets 1st Five Guys Burgers and Fries

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister reports the opening of Ohio’s first Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant (2134 Polaris Parkway) and the closing of Pharaoh’s Pizza (750 Northwest Ave., Grandview Heights), while Jon Christenesen reviews Bamboo Cafe (774 Bethel Road). www.dispatch.com … www.ColumbusUnderground.com reports that Jason’s Restaurant will be changing names, both at […]

Openings Include Rolls Cafe; Don Vito’s Closes

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the openings of Rolls Cafe (6 E. Long St.) and NG Grill and Buffet (7661 Farmbury Dr., off Rt. 256 in Reynoldsburg) and the closing of Don Vito’s Italian Bistro (4015 Parkmead Dr., Grove City), while Jon Christensen reviews Feta Greek Kuzina in Pickerington. www.dispatch.com … In […]

Openings Include Rise & Dine, Pub Polaris

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the openings of another area location of Rise & Dine (2788 London-Groveport Rd. in Grove City) and Pub Polaris (1554 Polaris Parkway in the Polaris Fashion Place lifestyle center), the Cincinnati-based Tavern Restaurant Group’s ninth British-style restaurant featuring gastropub cuisine and imported draft beer. … Jon Christensen […]

Critics Rate Betty’s Fine Foods, German Village Coffee

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Jon Christensen reviews Betty’s Fine Foods. www.dispatch.com … Nothing Better to Do blog reviews  German Village Coffee House. deraj1013.blogspot.com
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Zax Deli Closes; Openings Include Holy Smoke BBQ

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the opening of Whit’s Frozen Custard (121 S. Stygler Rd. in Gahanna) and Holy Smoke BBQ (inside the North Market, sharing space with CaBoom Chili Co.) and the closing of Zax Deli (8682 Cotter St., Lewis Center). … Jon Christensen reviews Blue Ginger (6234 Sawmill Road) www.dispatch.com
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Openings Include Details, Lancaster Grill, Chipotle

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the openings of Details, Rosendale’s new sister location (next door at 791 N. High St.), Lancaster Grill (formerly Mauger’s Seafood, 512 E. Main St. in Lancaster), Cafe Ephesus (6720 Perimeter Loop Rd.), and Chipotle Mexican Grill (in Chillicothe, 1290 N. Bridge St.), as well as the closing […]

Openings Include Baja Sol; Robin’s Italian Cafe Closes

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister details the openings of Baja Sol Cantina (1803 Olentangy River Rd. at Lennox Town Center) and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers (2170 Polaris Parkway), and also reports the closing of Robin’s Italian Cafe (4720 E. Main St. in Whitehall). … Jon Christensen reviews Jasons Restaurant & Bar. www.dispatch.com
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Closings Include Handel’s Ice Cream, Robin’s Italian Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Bill Chronister reports the closing of Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream (6820 Refugee Rd. in Canal Winchester). www.dispatch.com … Alive reviews Banana Bean. www.columbusalive.com … Nothing Better to Do blog reviews Z Pizza and Blue Ginger. deraj1013.blogspot.com … www.ColumbusFoodie.com reports the closing of Robin’s Italian Cafe.
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

Openings Include Leghorns, Buffalo Wings & Rings

IN THE NEWS: The Dispatch’s Jon Christensen reviews Giorgio Italian Restaurant, while Bill Chronister details the openings of Leghorns (850 S. 30th St. in Heath) and Buffalo Wings & Rings (8661 Rt. 23 in Lewis Center) and the closing of Zaxby’s (2108 N. High St.).  www.dispatch.com … Nothing Better to Do blog reviews On the […]