The Sexton’s Pizza team has put a fresh name near Ohio State. Uncle Frico’s is now part of Rambler’s student-focused food lineup.

Panda Express is opening its sixth Columbus restaurant on the South Side with nearly 40 jobs, a double drive-thru and a $1,000 food-bank donation.

The Novel Sip, a bookstore‑cafe‑wine bar from Shayla Cole, is planning a Columbus/New Albany opening in 2027; the owner has shown the concept at local events but hasn’t given a street address yet.

A Roman pizzeria from Piccolo Buco is coming to Upper Arlington’s Shops on Lane Avenue. The location will be the brand’s first in Ohio.

An Ohio study finds GLP-1 drugs are changing dining choices — fewer desserts, more shareable plates and smaller portions at restaurants.

614 Restaurant Week runs July 20 625 with three-course prix-fixe menus across 150+ Columbus spots and proceeds supporting Canine Companions.

OX-B's announced a new Columbus-area location at 7370 Sawmill Road near Dublin; it would be the chain's ninth spot and no opening date has been set.

A cozy "living-room" bar called The Blind Pour is targeting a late-July opening in Uptown Westerville at 20 S. State St.

Yats will close its Grandview Heights restaurant on Aug. 20, 2026; its food truck will keep serving core Cajun dishes across central Ohio.

South Korea 6founded TOUS les JOURS will open a Powell bakery café this fall at The Shoppes at Wedgewood, bringing French 6Korean pastries to northern Columbus suburbs.

Einstein Bros. opened a 1,372-square-foot bakery at 4776 Morse Road in Gahanna featuring the chain's 'Elevate the Morning' design and mobile pickup.

The 2026 Ohio State Fair adds a new food hall and dozens of debut dishes — from pork belly cones to Biscoff cheesecake on a stick.

Applebee’s has closed its Polaris Parkway restaurant, the local operator said. Staff were reportedly offered transfers to other Columbus locations.