Restaurants

Sip on a local coffee with your Brekkie Shack burrito. | Photo via @brekkieshack
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34 great brunch places in Columbus
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in Columbus, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, bloody marys, and more.
April 15, 2024 03:09 PM
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Hanna Williford
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Food
The Sexton’s brothers present: Sexton’s Burger Bar
The new burger joint in Gahanna features burgers, fries, and soft-serve in a diner-like environment. A patio will open in the warmer months.
March 26, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Food
Your guide to Easter brunch and desserts in Columbus
From specialized menus on Easter Sunday to customized bunny cakes, these are some local ways to make the most of Easter 2024.
March 20, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Land-Grant's beer garden is open for summer patio experiences | Photo by CBUStoday
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Sit outside: 25 outdoor dining spots in Columbus
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Columbus’ many beautiful patios.
March 12, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Food
Where to go for birria tacos in Columbus
El Segundo may be closed, but CBUStoday Instagram followers still have plenty of suggestions on where to find a quality birria taco.
March 8, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Food
See who won CBUStoday’s pizza shop bracket
We wanted to know: Where is the best pizza shop in the Columbus area? And the community answered with hundreds of votes to champion one winner.
March 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Festivals
Columbus Brew Festival is taking over COSI
Get ready to sample beers from 50+ breweries across the state while exploring the different museums at COSI at Columbus Brew Festival.
February 29, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Culture
How City Editor Hanna will spend her extra day of the year
Subscribers voted, and Hanna will take action. Here are the results of her poll that asked how she should spend her extra day of the year.
February 27, 2024
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Hanna Williford
Sushi boat at The 1126 Restaurant | Photo via @the1126restaurant
Restaurants
17 sushi restaurants the Columbus locals love
We compiled a list of the top 17 sushi recommendations from CBUStoday readers and followers. The next time you’re craving a roll, here’s where to go.
February 27, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
February Food News: Restaurants that are newly open, closing, or coming soon
From cowboy bars to Mediterranean restaurants to fried chicken chains, there are many exciting new food spots coming to CBUS soon.
February 9, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Events
Be mine: Ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Columbus
From speed dating to baking classes to wine pairings — there are plenty of ways to get in the spirit of love and celebrate Valentine’s Day this year.
February 5, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
20 Chinese restaurants the Columbus locals love
Wondering where to go to satisfy your Chinese food craving? CBUStoday readers and followers recommend trying these 20 spots.
January 18, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Development
Middle West Spirits completed its 75,000-sqft expansion
The expansion project will triple the distillery’s employment in 2024 and create an economic boost to the east side of Columbus.
January 8, 2024
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
What should Guy Fieri name his first Italian restaurant in Columbus?
We turned to our readers to help brainstorm the name of Guy Fieri’s first Italian restaurant opening this spring at Scioto Downs.
January 8, 2024
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Hanna Williford
“Mac and Cheezus” as the Pizza of the Week at Mikey’s Late Night Slice | Photo by @latenightslice
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18 pizza places the Columbus locals love
We asked, and you answered. Here are the 18 pizza shops our followers and readers would choose if it was their last meal on Earth.
December 19, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
10 sandwich shops Columbus locals love
We asked CBUStoday subscribers and Instagram followers where their favorite sandwich shop in CBUS is. They came in hot with their favorite shops and go-to sandwich orders.
December 5, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
Food news: 6 new restaurants to try in CBUS
Be sure to check out these three new restaurants and three new that are slated to open soon in Columbus. From hibachi to charcuterie to Italian cuisine, there’s something for everyone.
November 13, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
Kendall Jenner picked up bartending shift in Columbus this week
Kendall Jenner, model and reality TV star, came to TownHall in the Short North of Columbus, Ohio to promote her tequila brand 818.
October 10, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Festivals
Plan Ahead: Columbus Fall Brew Fest 2023
Columbus Fall Brew Fest 2023 is Friday, Oct. 13 in the outfield at Huntington Park. Enjoy beers samples from local breweries, games, and food concessions.
October 6, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
Sit by a fire at these 12 local bars and restaurants
As the weather cools in Columbus, we’re here to bring you some local spots where you can sip a drink by an outdoor fire.
October 4, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Festivals
Food and fun at the Columbus Italian Festival
The weekend-long festival spans Lincoln Street and features Italian food, entertainment, and games from Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8.
October 4, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Food
15 chicken wing restaurants the locals love in Columbus
We asked our readers and followers where to find the best wings in Columbus, and they came through with a list of 15 spots.
September 28, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Food
Let’s taco ‘bout it: 12 taco spots the locals love
We asked CBUStoday readers and followers to pick their favorite taco spots in Columbus. Read on to find out their top picks.
September 12, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Restaurants
Food news: Restaurant openings and closings in Columbus
Popular local restaurants are closing the doors, while exciting new openings are on the horizon. Here’s what to expect for the CBUS restaurant scene.
August 7, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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4 breweries to celebrate International Beer Day in Columbus
Friday, Aug. 4 is International Beer Day, and there are plenty of local brews and breweries to make the most of the day in Columbus, Ohio.
August 3, 2023
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Hanna Williford
Jell-O shots in a strawberry are free for the table on your birthday at Forno. | Photo via @fornoshortnorth
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Happy hour deals in Columbus
Go bargain hunting with our CBUS happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
July 31, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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Don’t break the bank: $10 lunches in Columbus
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 15 lunches from sandwiches to pizzas to fast and casual options around the city.
July 28, 2023
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Hanna Williford
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25 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Columbus
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Columbus, OH, ranging from downtown to Westerville.
July 13, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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