Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink is heading to Bexley, with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants locking in a ground-floor spot in a major new mixed-use project on Main Street. The move expands the Columbus-based group's footprint and could reshape dining options along the city's central corridor.
As reported by Columbus Business First, the new Hudson 29 will be part of The Fitzgerald, a roughly $85 million mixed-use project planned for East Main Street. That outlet reports the restaurant will take a prominent ground-floor retail space inside the development.
About Hudson 29
Hudson 29 is Cameron Mitchell's chef-driven neighborhood concept with existing locations in Upper Arlington and New Albany. The Hudson 29 website describes the brand as a modern, full-service kitchen and bar focused on seasonal American plates and an extensive wine list.
What The Fitzgerald Will Include
The Fitzgerald was first presented in 2023 as a five-story mixed-use building with roughly 200-plus apartments, ground-floor retail and a structured parking component. Columbus Underground published renderings and developer Frank Kass' presentation showing about 218 units and roughly 11,000 square feet of retail space on the site.
Neighbors Push Back
Not everyone in Bexley is rolling out the welcome mat. Residents raised concerns about density, traffic and Main Street's character during early review meetings. One resident told WTTE/MyFox28 in 2023 that the plan would "change Bexley forever," underscoring the sometimes contentious public reaction to the proposal.
Legal and Zoning Notes
The project has faced zoning scrutiny and legal challenges during its review, with local reporting documenting lawsuits and appeals tied to approvals in 2023. That background means permits and construction timelines for The Fitzgerald and the Hudson 29 within it could still shift as the project moves toward final sign-off.
For now, Cameron Mitchell's decision to site Hudson 29 inside The Fitzgerald links a popular local restaurant brand to a high-profile redevelopment of Bexley's Main Street. Columbus Business First first reported the news, and we will track permitting and tenant announcements as they surface.
