Local Cantina opens a two‑story Tex‑Mex spot in Olde Pickerington Village with patios and DORA access, doors open March 27 at 3 p.m.

The Fruit Stand, a Northeast Ohio fruit-bowl chain, will open at 1130 N High St in Short North with a tentative soft opening in mid‑April. Expect build‑your‑own bowls and sweet drizzles on High Street.

Johnson’s Real Ice Cream opened its 10th Central Ohio shop at Evans Farm in Lewis Center, serving family-recipe scoops, sundaes and pints. The grand opening included free scoops and giveaways.

Longtime cafeteria MCL will close its Whitehall restaurant next Sunday, March 29. The family-run chain cited operating losses as it shutters multiple Midwest sites.

One Hospitality plans Suga, a Mediterranean restaurant, for 504 Park St. — the former Howl at the Moon site — signaling continued reinvention around North Market. The move illustrates Park Street’s shift toward market-focused dining.

Short North favorite Rooh will debut Mornings by Rooh, a weekend breakfast pop-up, when it reopens April 10 after a brief refresh.

Mikey's Late Night Slice has filed plans to reopen at 1312 Grandview Ave in Grandview Heights, with a Planning Commission review set for March 18 and a mid‑2026 target.

Rooster Joe Coffee is renovating the old Versailles firehouse at 39 S Center St for a second location that will pair coffee with Made Apparel. Demolition has begun and updates will appear on the shop’s social channels.

Owner Michael Clyburn says LYFE Kitchen and Kocktails is scouting new Columbus sites while its airport‑area location remains open for now. The team will share social updates as plans progress.

Ox-B's, Whit's and Lazeez Grill have signed on to Henry Development Group's downtown Marion project, bringing new dining options to Main Street.

Tilray Brands will take over BrewDog’s remaining Ohio taprooms, including the DogTap campus outside Columbus and a Cleveland outpost. The move expands Tilray’s Midwest beverage footprint.

Dos Hermanos opened a full-service outpost across from Findlay Market, bringing Oaxacan tamales, birria and $9 "Fiesta" deals to Over‑the‑Rhine. The spot is part of the market's Findlay Launch residency.

Huli Huli Tiki Lounge plans a Downtown Columbus location at 22 E. Mound St. this spring, expanding the Powell concept with new events and a revamped menu.