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Red Lobster to close another Ohio restaurant after bankruptcy
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Red Lobster is rejecting the lease for another Ohio restaurant, adding to the list of locations in the state that court documents say are closing after the company filed for bankruptcy. The Orlando, Florida-based seafood chain’s restaurant at 17227 Southpark Center in Strongsville is one of 23 locations across the nation […]
Whitehall restaurant hosts celebration for its ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ debut
See coverage of Columbus’ previous recent feature on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in the video player above. WHITEHALL, Ohio (WCMH) — King Gyros Greek Restaurant is a familiar colorful sight for commuters down Hamilton Road, but Friday evening it will be seen by a much larger crowd. King Gyros, at 400 S. Hamilton Road, is […]
Mysterious insect masquerading as hummingbird sparks interest online
A Columbus woman's picture of a mysterious insect has gone viral on social media, with many guessing it was a hummingbird clearwing moth, which was confirmed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The Ohio State University Marching Band celebrates Earth, Wind & Fire in first 2024 show
"Do you remember?" It's the question The Ohio State University Marching Band will be asking OSU football fans at halftime of the Buckeyes' season opener against Akron when it dedicates its first show of the season to "The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire." The marching band will play parts of six...
Restaurant Review: Goody Boy Diner Offers Classic Comfort Fare
Goody Boy’s landmark sign in the Short North testifies to its long history in Columbus. The giant, light-up, old-school sign features a yellow arrow that points (roughly) to a café that was first established in 1947. The operation has seen plenty of changes over the years, including the decline and rise of the neighborhood around it. In that time, it changed hands on more than one occasion.
Global steakhouse completes plan to open first Ohio restaurant in former O’Charley’s
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A former O’Charley’s in north Columbus is one step closer to becoming the first Ohio restaurant for a Brazilian steakhouse with locations across the globe, including in Dubai, Toronto and Istanbul. Named Fogo de Chão, the international chain announced on Monday it has signed a lease agreement to open a new […]
After devastating fire, popular cafe specializing in biscuits & breakfast sandwiches reopens
A popular spot that serves some of the best baked goods in town was forced to close after their facility caught fire when a device containing lithium batteries exploded. About two months later, and Gluten Free Biscuits by Daddy-O is back and better than ever! They reopened their storefront at 821 E. Long St. on August 23.
Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to feature Columbus' King Gyros Greek Restaurant
A local Greek joint will have its time in the spotlight this Friday, courtesy of Columbus-born celebrity chef Guy Fieri and his traveling red sports car. King Gyros Greek Restaurant at 400 South Hamilton Road in Whitehall will be featured on a new episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" Friday at 9...
2024 Pumpkin Show Merchandise Now Available
(Circleville) – The Pickaway County Welcome Center has announced that official Circleville Pumpkin Show merchandise is now available at the Welcome Center, including this year’s collector pins. “As proud partners in promoting one of the nation’s oldest and most beloved festivals, we’re inviting everyone to stop in and...
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Columbus by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn’t what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it’s about cutting-edge culinary experiences. Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas […]
Columbus pool at risk of closing after 59 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A community pool that has been open in Columbus for 59 years is on the brink of closing for good. Northland Swim Club is beloved by its members, who are now fighting to keep it open for next summer. Members said it’s more than a pool; it’s a family. Generations of […]
2 elephants at Ohio zoo will welcome calves by the same father
Two elephants are pregnant and are expected to give birth next year - but there will be only one father in the delivery rooms. Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio announced this week that for the first time in the zoo's history two elephants, Phoebe and Sunny, are pregnant at the same time – a glimmer of hope for the Asian elephant conservation."This is a very exciting time for us as these pregnancies provide us with the opportunity to care for a multigenerational herd, which is beneficial for the elephants and their social dynamics," said Adam Felts, senior curator of...
Columbus Monthly Restaurant Review: Hank's Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar
In recent years, the area around Gay and High streets has exploded with new energy. Blight and decay have been replaced by renovations and new construction. A shuttered historic bank with an ornamental interior has been transformed into a sophisticated cocktail spot. New luxury apartments, a coffeehouse, chef-driven restaurants, women-owned art galleries and a wine parlor bring vibrancy to a long-neglected area of Downtown Columbus adjacent to both the state Capitol and City Hall. It’s only appropriate that the signature art installation hanging over this buzzy intersection is named “Current.”
Bakery led by Food Network guest opens in the North Market
View April drone footage of the North Market construction site in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The bakery from an Upper Arlington grocery store is now open in the North Market, with a former Food Network guest leading its kitchen. Littleton’s Market Bakery opened Friday in the southwest corner of the Downtown […]
Former executive director opens 1950s-inspired bar inside historic house
You’ve probably heard of Jim Sweeney – and if you haven’t, well, mostly everyone else has. Sweeney, former executive director of the Franklinton Development Association, is breathing new life into a row of historic old homes in Franklinton, transforming them to restaurants, retail spaces, and most recently – a bar.
Here are the tailgating rules outside Ohio Stadium and your food options inside
If football is the main draw during Ohio State Buckeyes game days in Columbus and the Best Damn Band in the Land is second, let's put food at No. 2a. Here's what to know about dining inside and outside of Ohio Stadium. ...
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