Caroline's, Chef Justin Wotring's sandwich concept, will be the first permanent tenant in North Market Downtown's new addition as the market expands. The pop-up that opened in October 2025 is moving into long-term space.

The Alibi is opening a second bar, Proof By The Alibi, at 2598 N. High St. in Old North on April 3, replacing Bossy Grrl's with a speakeasy-style cocktail room.

Two more Chick‑fil‑A restaurants are opening in the Columbus area this week as part of the chain’s Ohio expansion. Expect busy opening days and donation events.

UMI Hotpot opens April 1 in Upper Arlington, offering snow crab legs, stone crab claws, butter-baked whole crabs, ramen and more than 200 daily dishes.

The Crispy Coop said it will shutter its Grandview restaurant at 1717 Northwest Blvd at the end of March. Fans are sharing memories as the neighborhood says goodbye to a longtime fried‑chicken spot.

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.