08.08.2023

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🍽️ News for the foodies

Food news: Restaurant openings and closings in Columbus

Edwards Companies has partnered with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants on this new location. | Rendering via CMR

The Columbus food scene is ever-changing, and we’re here to help you keep up. Check out the most recent restaurant openings and closings to look out for.

Closing

Tasi Café permanently closed on Friday, Aug 4. The Short North café thanked the community support after 17+ years in the area. With a closing message of, “we will see you again,” no further details have been announced.

Barrel & Boar Westerville is closing after six years. The restaurant has three other locations — Gahanna, Dublin, and Lancaster — remaining open. A new restaurant is slated to take over the space at 8 N. State St. with further details to come.

The Crest, which has been a top Clintonville restaurant for 10+ years, will close in September. Yellow Springs Brewery, an Ohio-based taproom and brewery, will take over the space at 2855 Indianola Ave. in October.

CBUStoday Yellow Springs Brewery beers — Grab to-go beers like this golden ale at the new Clintonville location. | Photo by @yellowspringsbrewery

Opening

Hiraeth, a new live-fire restaurant, will open Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 36 E. Lincoln St. From the owners of Chapman’s Eat Market and Ginger Rabbit, find menu items like fried fish, ribeye, and lemongrass pork on a stick.

Cento, an Italian restaurant from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, will open on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 595 S. Third St. in German Village. CMR is also opening Butcher & Rose, a high-end steakhouse, in summer 2024 at 155 E. Broad St. Keep up with all CMR openings here.

Thunderwing Brewing, an exciting new brewery concept, will open this fall at at 2419 Scioto Harper Dr. in place of Sideswipe Brewing. Expect a wide variety of beers, food trucks, and the option to order pizza to the brewery.

Double Happy, an ice cream shop at 1280 Brown Rd., is undergoing renovations to add a dog park and coffee shop. The shop will close this fall for renovations and will open next spring as Bumble’s Backyard.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 8

Mötley Crüe & Def Leppard | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 5:45 p.m. | Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Dr., Campus | $25-$2,200 | Listen to classic hits from the Grammy-nominated rock bands.
Columbus Area Solar 101 | Tuesday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Columbus Metropolitan Library: Whitehall Branch, 4445 E. Broad St., Whitehall | Free | Adults can learn about the benefits of solar energy in their homes.

Wednesday, Aug. 9

Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 9-Wednesday, Sept. 7 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | Free | Shop for fresh produce, handmade crafts, and other locally-sourced items at the Franklin Park Conservatory Farmers Market, held every Wednesday until September 27.*

Thursday, Aug. 10

Bourbon Tasting | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Bristol Republic, 1124 N. High St., Short North | $20 | Sample five bourbons with the full food menu available.

Friday, Aug. 11

Festival Latino Kickoff Dance Party | Friday, Aug. 11 | 6 p.m. | Lower.com Field Community Plaza, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | Free | Dance to live music from local artists and enjoy food trucks onsite.
Movie in the Parks | Friday, Aug. 11 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd., Upper Arlington | Free | Watch the kid-friendly Disney movie “Encanto” under the stars.

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News Notes

Civic

Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today for the special election. Find your polling location, and remember photo IDs are now required for voters in Ohio.

Concert

Janelle Monáe, an eight-time Grammy-nominated singer, is coming to Mershon Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 15. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Try This

During the next Grandview Hop on Saturday, Aug. 26, parents can drop their kids ages 5-12 off at 1515 Goodale Blvd. for Dash and Splash. Kids can enjoy an evening of yard games, pizza, and swimming at the Grandview Heights Municipal Pool. Registration is $45. (614now)

Sports

Ohio State football season is on the horizon, which means it’s time for coaches polls to start trickling in. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 4 — behind Georgia, TTUN, and Alabama — in the first preseason USA Today Coaches Poll.

Active

Columbus Recreation and Parks is hosting the Nite Owl Classic Men’s and Women’s Softball Tournament. The all-nighter will be played at Lou Berliner Sports Park on Friday, Sept. 8. Sign up now.

Environment

With an influx of shows coming up and OSU football games to follow, Zero Waste is reminding fans of how to properly sort trash at Ohio Stadium, with compost and recycling bins available at each event and game.

City

📈 Only up from here

The numbers are in: CBUS’ travel economy is on an upward trajectory

The report comes from Experience Columbus and the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. | Photo by @thesciotomile

The 2023 State of the Visitor Industry: Mid-Year Report is available, and it shows that Columbus continues to be a hot spot for travel, conventions, and national events. Let’s break it down:

Travel economy

There has been a 45% increase in the number of conventions, trade shows, and sporting events hosted in CBUS, according to the report.

This year, Greater Columbus hosted the NCAA Men’s and Women’s DI Basketball Tournament, Arnold Sports Festival, and the US Conference of Mayors, which brought millions to the Capital City.

New visitors

Nearly 50 million people visited Columbus in 2022, which is a 16% increase from 2021. The numbers continue to climb this year, with 224 conventions hosted within the first six months of 2023.

What’s next?

Plans for 2024 are already in motion, with Columbus playing host to the US Figure Skating Championships in January and the 2024 Major League Soccer All-Star Game in July.

Answered

“What are the best sushi spots in the city?” Here’s what you had to soy:

“Sushi Time is the best.” — Melinda W.

“Mr. Sushi in Dublin is amazing!” — Laura S.

“Sushi En, they were just named the best sushi in Ohio.” — Cassidy H.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

I’m heading to the Morgan Wallen concert at Ohio Stadium on Friday, Aug. 11, and I can hardly wait. If you’re a fan, send me your favorite song, and I’ll send you mine.

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