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Mitchell’s Steakhouse closed its downtown Columbus dining room Monday with little notice; the Polaris location remains open. Reservations still appear live on the site.
Mezcla will reopen June 5 after a van struck its Summit Street storefront in January; months of repairs and community fundraising got the restaurant back on track.
Aveneu, a hybrid grocery and gallery from artist-entrepreneur Azubuike Akunne, aims to open on Mt. Vernon Avenue in June with staples, produce and rotating local art.
Domino's is moving its downtown Columbus location from E. Gay Street to 386 E. Main St., taking over a storefront that recently housed a beignet shop.
Touchdown Wings opened its first Central Ohio restaurant in Whitehall, offering wings, sandwiches and app-based delivery from East Broad Street.
Hilltop’s Overdose Hot Chicken is opening a second Columbus location near Gahanna; a Hamilton Road storefront already bears 'coming soon' and hiring signs.
Manjul, the SoHo coffee-and-fashion brand, is opening a café inside Thrive's 4th & 5th development in Weinland Park. Construction is underway and no opening date has been set.
Atomic Wings, the Buffalo-inspired wing chain, plans a Columbus restaurant near Ohio State University. The move marks the brand's entry into Ohio and ramps up campus takeout options.
Pittsburgh’s MilkShake Factory plans a Columbus outpost at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter; the chain hasn’t announced an opening date. Details remain limited as leasing records and local reporting are still emerging.
Penn Station is rebranding as Penn Station Sandwiches, expanding its menu with sandwiches, wraps and bowls while selectively pruning underperforming locations.
Legacy Smokehouse in Old Hilliard will close on May 31 after nearly a decade on Main Street. The Business First report confirms the last day and points readers to the restaurant’s site for contact details.
Ajumama, chef Laura Lee’s beloved Korean‑American food truck, is closing after 14 years in Columbus.
Outlaw Motor Speedway opened on Grandview Avenue with 16 cockpit-style rigs and a menu from nearby Agave & Rye. The new sim-bar joins Racing Line as Columbus' second venue.
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