Mission Coffee will open a University District café May 4, expanding its roastery’s reach to the Ohio State campus. The new outpost joins its Short North and South High sites.

Zaxby's has signed a development agreement to open three to four Cincinnati-area restaurants as part of a wider Ohio expansion.

Renovations at 234 King Ave are turning the former Junior’s into a larger Bier Stube with a patio and salvaged fixtures. Owner Craig Kempton is working to preserve the bar’s character in the new space.

Short North favorite The Lox filed permits for a Polaris storefront at 2140 Ikea Way and will join the Galaxy at Polaris development. The shop brings hand‑rolled bagels and signature sandwiches to the Ikea/Topgolf corridor.

Red Sen & Asian Street Food, a Cambodian street-food concept, is taking over a storefront at 827 Bethel Road in Olentangy Plaza. Owner Vongdalin Vorn is teasing the menu on social media, no opening date is set.

A new sports bar, Spruce Street Sporting Club, opened on Park Street in early March with big screens, burgers and weekend happy hours as One Hospitality expands downtown. The concept launched in time for the Arnold Sports Festival and aims to be a game‑day spot for Arena District crowds.

LiB’s Market owners are opening Full City Roastery at 74 North Market Street in East Palestine, expanding roasting capacity and adding a public plaza for events.

New Jersey’s Pink Pistachio opens its first Columbus outpost in Grandview Heights at 1072 Dublin Road with an all-day menu and a 3 p.m. grand opening. The cafe brings specialty coffee, pastries and dinner plates to the neighborhood.

Powell’s new Lani Rooftop Lounge has opened above COhatch Powell, offering tropical‑leaning cocktails, globally inspired small plates and panoramic downtown views.

Short North biryani shop CoccoKay Bites is opening a larger second location at 170 W Olentangy Street in Powell, promising seating and the same menu favorites.

Maison Skalli is moving from Dublin to the Short North, bringing its French‑Moroccan pastries and brunch plates to High Street. The family‑run bakery says the new outpost will mirror the original’s from‑scratch menu.

Briella’s hot dog cart is moving into a downtown Cedarville storefront this summer, with owners aiming for a July or August opening. The team is still lining up funding to finish the build-out.

Ramyun EZ, from the owner of Don Pocha, is taking over the former Tea Zone in Olentangy Plaza. The DIY ramen shop will let customers pick packets and cook at on-site stations; opening date is TBD.