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I tried to call Benevolence today and got the "this number is out of service" message. Tried their website, which had been absconded. Is it closed?
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patient_zero
Falafel District
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geigondis wrote >>
I tried to call Benevolence today and got the "this number is out of service" message. Tried their website, which had been absconded. Is it closed?This was posted on CU 1 month ago, but I haven't confirmed it after the posting. I hope it's not the case.
http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/when-will-benevolence-cafe-reopen
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michaelcoyote
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I've seen a "fairly new "help wanted" sign on the door the last few times I rode past, and it looks like they keep making progress on the remodel. The rooftop patio is almost done, and they have workers inside the store doing the remodeling work on occasion..
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deraj1013
Merion Village
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The Dispatch's Obit file says that Benevolence never came back from remodeling, which probably means they closed. :-( The story is at the bottom.
http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2009/09/29/simple.html
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jennyw
Clintonville
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Dammit. I'd been counting down the days 'till that place would reopen. Benevolence has been a family favorite since the old North Market days; I have friends who insist on going there whenever they come into town. To say it will be missed is a vast understatement.
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lisathewaitress
SoHud
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that is really sad. If anyone wants to buy it for me I'll open a yummy carryout with local foods! ;)
I just hope it doesn't turn into another bar.
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drew wrote >>
I think the rooftop connects to the bar next to the old Benevolence space (on park).It does do that with an external staircase, but then they added an inside staircase that goes up behind the bar to an outside door, and now they've added a door to the back room of the old space..
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lisathewaitress
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michaelcoyote wrote >>
drew wrote >>
I think the rooftop connects to the bar next to the old Benevolence space (on park).It does do that with an external staircase, but then they added an inside staircase that goes up behind the bar to an outside door, and now they've added a door to the back room of the old space..
it could have a rooftop garden!
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XLD
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michaelcoyote wrote >>
drew wrote >>
I think the rooftop connects to the bar next to the old Benevolence space (on park).It does do that with an external staircase, but then they added an inside staircase that goes up behind the bar to an outside door, and now they've added a door to the back room of the old space..
They were originally saying the rooftop patio space was going to be shared by Benevolence & Callahan's.
The closing seems like it opens the door for this - http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-cu
Or it could make a great spot for sushi.
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Rocknrolloutlaws
German Village
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I had heard a few months ago that Callahan's was planning on taking over the Benevolence spot. But I didn't really trust what I had heard. I just figured that the person telling me was confused about the actual plans for the space. In light of this news, I'm not so sure I was correct in my original dismissal.
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Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Looks like the Dispatch obit file might have jumped the gun:
• The owners of the Benevolence Cafe, still waiting for renovations to be completed on their space at 41 W. Swan St., will offer some of their fare this weekend in a booth at the Universal Light Expo in Veterans Memorial.
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lizless
Columbus/Hocking Hills
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I had lunch with the Benevolence owners on Saturday and they are in fact re-opening. They were horrified to read that they were closed and have not been able to find out who on earth gave the Dispatch that information. The Benevolence owners are wonderful people, they love what they do and look forward to serving big plates of their delicious food very soon. I miss them much and can't wait to see them come back!
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