TK’s Ice Cream & Sweets opened on Fredericktown’s square with an accessibility‑first layout, local vendors on the menu and a planned Aug. 7 ribbon‑cutting.

Chase Rice is opening Welcome to the Farm in Short North, moving into the Good Night John Boy space on North High Street with live music, DJs and a bourbon focus.

Slutty Vegan hinted Columbus is on its shortlist after an Instagram tease and a packed Gahanna popup. The brand says two deals are signed, per social posts.

Kansas City‑born Hawaiian Bros is recruiting franchise partners to open in Northeast Ohio, naming Cleveland‑Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton as target markets. Sites and operators are expected to be chosen in the next six to 12 months.

Fox in the Snow will debut an Upper Arlington café on July 11 at 1510 W. Lane Ave., a 74-seat build-out that makes it the chain’s seventh central‑Ohio location.

Bombay House, a family-run upscale Indian restaurant, is moving into the former Winking Lizard spot at Polaris with a pan‑India menu and Mumbai street food. The Kondhare family says the new location will include a full bar and handcrafted cocktails.

The Point on Main, a decade-long East Side restaurant and live-music room, has closed. Owners said they want more time with family and travel.

Rebol will take over the former Hot Chicken Takeover at 935 Polaris Parkway in Westerville. An official opening date has not been announced.

After nearly three decades on High Street, Lemongrass Asian Bistro will close this weekend as owners plan to relaunch the space as Penthouse Social Club. Final farewell is this Sunday.

Fat Arnie's Provecho will take over the former DiCarlo's storefront at 20 S. State St. in Uptown Westerville, bringing empanadas, sandwiches and a takeout-focused menu expected to open in mid–late July.

A '70s‑inspired cocktail bar from the team behind Ace of Cups is coming to Short North, promising classic cocktails, records and approachable prices.

Coffee Connections will leave its downtown Main Street location after owners reported a sinking floor beneath the counter. The family plans a final prayer and pop-up schedule while it searches for a new home.

Harvest Pizzeria is expanding into downtown Hilliard, bringing wood-fired pies and a locally sourced menu to the suburb's growing dining scene.