Comments on: RIP: Columbus Restaurants Closed in 2009

By: joev

joev — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:13:06 +0000

^I think New Orleans Pralines had resurfaced as a vendor at the Pearl Alley Farmers Market. Overall, not much was lost there that made me too upset – looking forward to a new restaurant or two in the pedestrian-friendly new Lazarus Building across the street.

By: patient_zero

patient_zero — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:57:25 +0000

We lost a few restaurants from the City Center closure this year as well, although most shut down in 2008.
City Center Diner had changed hands maybe 1 1/2 years ago, but seized operations at the beginning of the year. A Chinese restaurant close to them also shut down (I can’t remember the name).
New Orleans Pralines was a relatively new snack shop that was forced to close.
Mark Pi’s was there at the mall’s opening and was one of the last stores to close.
Crazy Chicken stayed to the bitter end as well, most of their equipment was auctioned off. They made a really tasty veggie burger that was very satisfying.
The Subway shop pulled out but was rebuilt in office space at Third and Town, same owner.
There was a BBQ spot with a bible verse name, and a sushi restaurant as well on the first level that closed up in 2009 or the very end of 2008.

By: Walker

Walker — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:59:12 +0000

Just called to confirm. The Market is closed effective immediately… the catering side of the business is being restructured. MORE HERE

By: Core_Models

Core_Models — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:36:02 +0000

whoa…Shanes is closing?!?

Horrible news.

By: osulew

osulew — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:29:08 +0000

Ohhhhh! That’s a giant SUCK! Shane’s is awesome! :(

By: jenlauren

jenlauren — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:10:33 +0000

You can add Shane’s Gourmet/ Catering to the list, they close Dec 21.

By: patient_zero

patient_zero — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:18:29 +0000

@ ScooterMKE – I booked a few few Skybus Airlines flights out to Milwaukee, never made it out to your great city after they folded.

Did you have some sad losses this year as well?

By: ScooterMKE

ScooterMKE — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:15:56 +0000

We dined at Rosendale’s this past summer while back in town and absolutely loved it. We promised to come back every time when we were in town. Unfortunately we won’t get the chance.

the closings are happening in every city. Here in Milwaukee we lost some very good restaurants and also had several open up. Let’s hope that it all balances out in the end.

By: misskitty

misskitty — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:42:58 +0000

Otero’s has closed as well :(

By: patient_zero

patient_zero — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:57:48 +0000

The Banana Bean Whittier location was closed (Greenlawn location still open). This location would later become the gathering point for Skillet.

By: Walker

Walker — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:39:20 +0000

david3756 Says: It will be interesting to see how many of the new openings of 2009 are also on the list of the 2009 closings. I was just looking back at the list of openings from 2007, and was pleasantly surprised to find that maybe 2 or 3 of them have closed since then. That's really not that bad. Don't they say that most restaurants fail within the first two years? And just as a point of reference / trip down memory lane - Here's the list of Top 10 restaurants closed in 2007. (I don't think we compiled a list in 2008).

By: d2thawhitey

d2thawhitey — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:01:52 +0000

There is a Columbus patron who desires the downtown experience. “lizless” commented on the rate increase, which I know will have an impact. But my hope (and dream!) is that the increased development downtown will lure those who no longer view Columbus as a milquetoast surbanite dreamland, but instead a viable market for innovative restaurants to thrive in an urban environment! (is that too much to dream for?)

By: theburns

theburns — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:07:33 +0000

I really miss Stoney River as well. They were always busy when I ate there so not sure why they shut down. :-(

By: jennyw

jennyw — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:44:18 +0000

La Hacienda Real, on Sinclair Road. Along with the standard chips ‘n’ salsa, they’d always serve up a small plate of refried beans and this wonderful cabbagey slaw as a free appetizer.

By: thebeerwench

thebeerwench — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:46:49 +0000

This is a sad article! I hope things get better for the industry!