Rooster Joe Coffee is renovating the old Versailles firehouse at 39 S Center St for a second location that will pair coffee with Made Apparel. Demolition has begun and updates will appear on the shop’s social channels.

Owner Michael Clyburn says LYFE Kitchen and Kocktails is scouting new Columbus sites while its airport‑area location remains open for now. The team will share social updates as plans progress.

Ox-B's, Whit's and Lazeez Grill have signed on to Henry Development Group's downtown Marion project, bringing new dining options to Main Street.

Tilray Brands will take over BrewDog’s remaining Ohio taprooms, including the DogTap campus outside Columbus and a Cleveland outpost. The move expands Tilray’s Midwest beverage footprint.

Dos Hermanos opened a full-service outpost across from Findlay Market, bringing Oaxacan tamales, birria and $9 "Fiesta" deals to Over‑the‑Rhine. The spot is part of the market's Findlay Launch residency.

Huli Huli Tiki Lounge plans a Downtown Columbus location at 22 E. Mound St. this spring, expanding the Powell concept with new events and a revamped menu.

Black Diamond Prime opened on Johnstown's Main Street this week, marking the restaurant group's second Ohio steakhouse and a new dining option for the village.

Sexton's Pizza will open inside The Little Grand Market in Grandview Heights with a grand opening scheduled for March 11. The Columbus chain brings its charred-crust pies to the food hall.

Fives Up High will close in May as owner Scott Ellsworth shifts the bar’s license and staff into a new Twos Under High basement spot closer to OSU.

Speakeasy Bakery, known for alcohol-infused cakes, is opening a two-level dessert lounge at 1610 Oak St. in the Trolley District this month.

Lorelai will convert a century-old storefront at 831 S. Front St. into a bar and restaurant next to the Jones Heel redevelopment in Columbus’ Brewery District.

A 7 Brew drive‑thru is planned at 729 US‑250 in Ashland’s Bailey Lakes, permit filings show construction this summer with a fall 2026 opening.

Rise Brands quietly opened a members-only No Soliciting club on South State Street in Westerville, adding an atrium, card room, cigar program and a small-plates menu.