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Take a peek inside new stores, restaurants, and other new places before anyone else gets a chance!

First Look: Big Fun Toy Store

First Look: Big Fun Toy Store

1 Walker / May 21, 2013 8:00 am

The Cleveland-based Big Fun Toy Store is opening a new Short North store on Friday, May 31st. The new shop will carry a wide variety of gifts, party supplies, toys, collectables and more. Fore more info, check out the full… [Read More]

First Look: Frezno Bar and Grille

First Look: Frezno Bar and Grille

6 Walker / May 17, 2013 8:10 am

The Brewery District gained a little bit more vibrancy back this week with the soft opening of Frezno Bar and Grille. Some may remember the concept from a previous incarnation in The Short North, but owners Kevin and Lori Ames… [Read More]

First Look: The Hills Market Downtown

First Look: The Hills Market Downtown

25 Walker / March 13, 2013 5:45 pm

The Hills Market hosted a private reception this afternoon to celebrate their new Downtown location at 95 North Grant Avenue. The new store officially opens on March 19th, though a soft opening is in effect starting tomorrow, allowing shoppers to… [Read More]

First Look: Whole Foods Upper Arlington

First Look: Whole Foods Upper Arlington

4 Walker / March 4, 2013 8:20 pm

The new Whole Foods Upper Arlington Store on Lane Avenue officially reopens this week. The new 35,000 square foot store was completely rebuilt following the demolition of the former 22,000 square foot store that was originally a Wild Oats location…. [Read More]

First Look: Celebrate Local’s New Location

First Look: Celebrate Local’s New Location

9 Anne / February 9, 2013 12:45 pm

The Celebrate Local store at Easton Town Center officially re-opened yesterday in its new location at 3952 Townsfair Way (between Panera Bread and Restoration Hardware). The store carries Ohio-made goods from over 200 small businesses and artisans. A photo tour… [Read More]

First Look: The Pearl

First Look: The Pearl

15 Walker / February 1, 2013 7:00 am

Hotly anticipated Cameron Mitchell restaurant The Pearl will officially open its doors at 641 North High Street next Tuesday, February 5th. In the final days leading up to the grand opening, the restaurant is hosting regular private events so that staff… [Read More]

First Look: Seventh Son Brewing Co.

First Look: Seventh Son Brewing Co.

4 Walker / December 19, 2012 6:00 pm

The Seventh Son Brewing Co. has officially opened their doors in Italian Village. The new brewery expects beer production to begin in the coming weeks, but will be hosting events with their full bar and rotating schedule of food trucks… [Read More]

First Look: The Local at Whole Foods Dublin

First Look: The Local at Whole Foods Dublin

2 Walker / October 15, 2012 6:45 pm

Whole Foods Market Dublin officially opened “The Local” today, a new in-store bar and restaurant featuring local drinks and local food. Photos from the grand opening celebration can be found below and more information about The Local can be found in… [Read More]

First Look: The Grass Skirt Tiki Room

First Look: The Grass Skirt Tiki Room

14 Walker / September 21, 2012 10:40 pm

The moment you’ve all been waiting for has nearly arrived! The Grass Skirt Tiki Room will be opening their doors at 105 North Grant Avenue to the public on Tuesday, September 25th — after which, the Mai Tais will flow… [Read More]

First Look: The New Express at Easton

First Look: The New Express at Easton

0 Walker / July 27, 2012 8:00 am

The Express store at Easton has recently undergone a major makeover project, breathing new life into the 12,500 square foot store. For more information on the changes, check out Melanie McIntyre’s full article featuring an interview with Express CEO Michael… [Read More]

First Look: HOMAGE at Easton

First Look: HOMAGE at Easton

6 Walker / July 18, 2012 9:30 am

The new HOMAGE at Easton opened its doors yesterday for a soft opening with a grand opening planned for this weekend. The new store is larger than the original Short North location and features a larger range of products. HOMAGE… [Read More]

First Look: ZenCha Tea Salon on Gay Street

First Look: ZenCha Tea Salon on Gay Street

9 Walker / July 13, 2012 7:00 am

The new Downtown location for ZenCha Tea Salon has been a project four years in the making. And while they don’t have their opening date set just yet (still waiting on a few final inspections), it’s so close that you… [Read More]

First Look: The El Camino Inn Opens This Weekend

First Look: The El Camino Inn Opens This Weekend

6 Walker / June 21, 2012 7:20 pm

Welcome to your new favorite Downtown bar. The El Camino Inn, located at 238 South Fourth Street (next door to sister-establishment Little Palace), opens for business tomorrow. This new venue has been described as a 70s-era San Diego style tex-mex… [Read More]