Columbus‑based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants plans to open 10 new Ocean Prime locations over five years, citing strong per‑unit sales and a new loyalty program. The brand names Nashville as the next scheduled opening.

Skillet, the tiny German Village brunch shop run by the Caskey family, has closed after 17 years, leaving the Whittier Street storefront vacant.

New Albany–based Bob Evans Restaurants was acquired by New York investment firm 4x4 Capital in early February. Company leadership will remain while the buyer signals plans to invest in operations and guest experience.

Columbus’s last York Steak House drew a vendor‑license notice over unpaid sales taxes, owner Tim Burkhammer says he’ll do everything to keep the diner open.

Wilmington food‑truck favorite Becker’s SMASH‑tastic Burgers is converting its trailer into a storefront at 31 S Fairfield St in Leesburg. A final health department sign‑off will set the opening date.

Village Coffee House is set to open in downtown Elida in April 2026, sharing space with The Story Room. Owner Nathan Mailhot says the menu will feature coffee, loose-leaf teas and soft-serve.

Cava has added Grove City to its Central Ohio expansion, joining planned Polaris and Hilliard locations as permits and job listings move the plan forward.

Panini Opa has opened a stall at North Market Bridge Park in Dublin, offering paninis, Mediterranean plates and burgers from a compact market menu.

Columbus bars offer special promotions for the Ohio State vs. Michigan game, including free bar tabs if OSU loses, while The Little Bar has its last game day before closing.

Two teens in Hilliard, Ohio are organizing a food drive during the Fourth of July parade to support the local food pantry.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources celebrated anglers with 10,284 Fish Ohio pins in 2024 for trophy catches, and over 420,000 catches have been awarded since 1976.

Sweetgreen opens its first Ohio location in the Short North area of Columbus, offering salads, bowls, and plates.

Sweetgreen is set to open in Columbus, Ohio, introducing its health-conscious salads and bowls in the Short North area, using locally sourced ingredients.