Anything Bagel Keeps Up Block’s Bagels Traditions in Columbus
The east side’s tradition of old school New York City bagels continues, thanks to the new Anything Bagel! Although we’re lucky to have some great bagels in Columbus, the closure of Block’s Bagels left...
View ArticleCortados, The Lioness, and Croissants at Bexley Coffee Co.
The coffee shop space on North Cassady Avenue in Bexley has always had a special charm, tucked into a small strip on the north end of Bexley, close to the train tracks, a cozy little corner for coffee...
View ArticleThe New Amara Brings Hearty Mediterranean Fare to the Downtown Riverfront
Chef Josh Dalton and his team have been on a winning streak with Veritas and Speck downtown, plus the beloved Rosebud’s in Delaware, and they’ve continuing that strong performance with Amara, a new...
View ArticleFat Arnie’s Sandwich Shop Dishes Out Some of Columbus’ Best Bar Food
It’s always delightful when a place lives up to the hype, especially when it’s something like a family-run pop-up in the back of a beloved dive bar. Such is the case for Fat Arnie’s Sandwich Shop, a...
View ArticleThe Nine in Worthington Debuts a New Nostalgic Cocktail Menu
The Nine in Worthington has always been more than just a cocktail bar. Yes, it carries on the history of its subterranean space, the former Light of Seven Matchsticks, with its accomplished beverage...
View ArticleMassey’s Pizza is a Columbus Classic
There’s no shortage of great pizza in Columbus, especially when it comes to our hometown style, and we were recently re-introduced to Massey’s Pizza. Today Massey’s features a dozen locations across...
View ArticleColumbus Food Adventures Launches a New Asian Eats Tour
Are you ready to explore Columbus’ rich selection of Asian restaurants? Then it’s time to jump on board Columbus Food Adventures’ newest tour, the Asian Eats tour! With the retirement of their food...
View ArticleThe Bottle Shop Transforms Into Cordial Cocktails
The Bottle Shop in Victorian Village has long been our favorite cocktail bar in Columbus, and it’s been given new life as Cordial Cocktails & Bottle Shop under owner Gregory Stokes and his team!...
View ArticleWhy Mizu No Kaori is German Village’s Must-Try Ramen Spot
Warm weather be damned: I’m craving ramen! Mizu No Kaori is a tiny ramen shop dishing out some serious ramen and tsukamen on South Fourth Street in German Village, in a space many will recognize as...
View ArticleUnder the Big Sky at the Chalets in Hocking Hills Lodge
When it comes to Ohio’s Hocking Hills region, there’s no shortage of great places to stay, whether its cabins or Scottish cottages, yurts to hobbit holes – but we may have found a new favorite with...
View ArticleLet’s Get Brunch at Orale Guey in Worthington!
Orale Guey Mexican restaurant, which first opened in early 2025 out on East Broad Street, expanded with a Worthington location this May. We visited for dinner shortly after they opened, but now we’re...
View ArticleJeff’s Donuts Brings 24/7 Donut Fun to Hamilton Quarter
Columbus, we have a new donut shop! Jeff’s Donuts opened this week in the growing district of Hamilton Quarter. The donut shop comes to us from Louisville, where they have a half dozen locations (plus...
View ArticleGet a Food Truck Breakfast at the Columbus Commons Every Wednesday
A breakfast sandwich, iced coffee, and warm donuts = my ideal way to start a Wednesday! With spring in full swing and summer fast approaching, the food trucks are back in force at the Columbus...
View ArticleIt’s a Spritzy Summer at Metsi’s Wood-Fired Italian
As if we didn’t need more reasons to visit Metsi’s in the Short North, they’ve just launched a new spring and summer drink menu that features five takes on the Aperol spritz! Available all summer...
View ArticleOrale Güey Mexican Restaurant Expands to Worthington
Orale Güey Mexican Cafe Grill & Bar is ready to open their newest restaurant! The family-run Mexican restaurant first opened in March of 2025 on East Broad Street (in the old Block’s Bagels...
View ArticleHangOverEasy Slings Chicken and Waffles, Lox, and Breakfast Sandwiches in...
HangOverEasy has come a long way since opening their first location on Neil Avenue in 2002! Back then they were originally named – wait for it – Nick’s Diner, before they renamed themselves in 2008. I...
View ArticlePalomino Coffee Shop Opens Inside The Bottle Shop
This week a new coffee shop opened up inside The Bottle Shop in Victorian Village: Palomino! I’ve always loved the space at The Bottle Shop, and being able to sip an espresso and a flat white there is...
View ArticleViva Mexican Kitchen Brings New Life to an Arena District Space
We were saddened when the Cincinnati-based Nada closed in the Arena District. We’d had a number of good meals there over the 10+ years it was part of the neighborhood, either before shows at...
View ArticleThe Worthington Inn Returns Under the Leadership of Wolf’s Ridge Brewing
At long last, the Worthington Inn has reopened in Old Worthington! The local institution has been closed since the end of 2018, following a run as one of the city’s oldest continually operating...
View ArticleMordisco Expands Its Venezuelan Offerings to Barrel & Bloom in Linworth
The Mordisco food truck has been a favorite at Olentangy River Brewing Company for a few years now. The family-run Venezuelan truck supplements the house beers and coffee from Roosevelt Coffeehouse...
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