Archives for "University District"

Midway Replaces Former Bento Go-Go

Midway Replaces Former Bento Go-Go

2 Walker / January 21, 2012 5:00 pm

Bento Go-Go is no more-more. The former restaurant and bar has been renovated for a new restaurant and bar called Midway on High. The new restaurant comes from the same family of owners, who also own and operate Haiku in… [Read More]

Review: Commonwealth Sandwich Bar

Review: Commonwealth Sandwich Bar

10 Morgan Kelley / January 4, 2012 11:30 am

The Commonwealth Sandwich Bar opened last spring, and I’ve been planning on trying it out ever since, but have failed to do so until now. Reviews have been mostly positive, and after it made the Columbus Underground list of “Best… [Read More]

New Development to House AIDS Healthcare Foundation

New Development to House AIDS Healthcare Foundation

17 Walker / December 23, 2011 1:10 pm

The long vacant lot at the northeast corner of High Street and Fifth Avenue will finally see some development. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announced yesterday that they have purchased the plot of land at 1230 North High Street and will… [Read More]

Waffle House Coming Soon to OSU Campus Area

Waffle House Coming Soon to OSU Campus Area

15 Walker / November 18, 2011 8:40 am

Good news for breakfast enthusiasts that live near The Ohio State University campus! According to an article in today’s Business First (subscription only), Waffle House is planning on opening a shop at 1712 North High Street, next door to the… [Read More]

New Covered Bike Parking Debuts on High Street Near OSU

New Covered Bike Parking Debuts on High Street Near OSU

29 Walker / November 1, 2011 3:10 pm

The first of ten covered bike shelters will be making its official debut tomorrow morning. Located at 1912 North High Street (between 16th and 17th Avenues), the new structure contains five U-shaped racks for locking up bikes within a very… [Read More]

Review: Cazuela’s Grill

Review: Cazuela’s Grill

10 Morgan Kelley / October 5, 2011 4:45 pm

The University District and The Old North Columbus neighborhoods are teeming with dining options. Unfortunately, aside from a few stellar standouts like Alana’s and Blue Mile, most everything else caters exclusively to the college student demographic. Which isn’t always a… [Read More]

New Five Story Development Proposed for University District

New Five Story Development Proposed for University District

29 Walker / September 20, 2011 1:45 pm

A development proposal was filed recently with the City of Columbus Board of Zoning Adjustment office that calls for a new five-story mixed-use building at the northeast corner of High Street and Seventh Avenue, just north of the new Kroger…. [Read More]

New Food Truck: Tatoheads

New Food Truck: Tatoheads

7 Walker / September 16, 2011 11:45 am

A new food truck launched last week with a focus on all things potato based. Tatoheads is the brainchild of Daniel McCarthy, a food entrepreneur who wanted to provide a spotlight for french fries to balance out other burger and… [Read More]

South Campus Gateway Announces Four New Tenants

South Campus Gateway Announces Four New Tenants

5 Walker / September 2, 2011 9:00 am

Campus Partners announced today that several new office and retail tenants are coming soon to the South Campus Gateway. The two retail tenants include the previously mentioned Kildare’s Irish Pub, which is replacing the McFadden’s, as well as the newly… [Read More]

John Skaggs Opening Heirloom Café at The Wexner Center

John Skaggs Opening Heirloom Café at The Wexner Center

7 Walker / August 24, 2011 11:45 am

Over the past year, the Wexner Center Café has been through a few rounds of musical chairs. Cameron Mitchell closed his “Cams on Campus” cafe there in August of 2010. Taste of Belgium opened a cafe in the space last… [Read More]

McFadden’s Irish Pub Being Replaced with Kildare’s Irish Pub

McFadden’s Irish Pub Being Replaced with Kildare’s Irish Pub

8 Walker / August 19, 2011 9:45 am

The South Campus Gateway is losing one Irish Pub and gaining another. McFadden’s just closed their doors at 1576 North High Street, but they’re not going to be closed for long. Kildare’s Irish Pub will be taking their place soon,… [Read More]

Mikey’s Late Night Slice to Serve the Newport Music Hall

Mikey’s Late Night Slice to Serve the Newport Music Hall

6 Walker / August 3, 2011 4:45 pm

Mikey’s Late Night Slice and PromoWest Productions have jointly announced a new partnership today. Starting on Tuesday, September 13th, Mikey’s will become the official food provider for the Newport Music Hall, located at 1722 North High Street, across from OSU…. [Read More]

New Kroger Opens in Weinland Park

New Kroger Opens in Weinland Park

39 Walker / July 26, 2011 7:00 am

The long awaited grand opening of the new Short North Kroger located at 1350 North High Street takes place today at 9am. The new store, located in the Weinland Park neighborhood, features a wide variety of new modern grocery amenities…. [Read More]

Review: Diaspora Korean & Japanese Restaurant

Review: Diaspora Korean & Japanese Restaurant

7 Morgan Kelley / July 13, 2011 8:00 am

Tucked in between the Shell gas station and the Radio Shack located on High Street near the campus of The Ohio State University is a hidden gem of a restaurant called Diaspora. The exterior is unassuming, and the window-covering menus… [Read More]

Yabo’s Tacos Sets Sights on University District, Short North and Beyond

Yabo’s Tacos Sets Sights on University District, Short North and Beyond

7 Walker / July 12, 2011 8:00 am

Yabo’s Tacos opened their first location in Westerville in mid-June, and the owners have already got their sights set on quick expansion. “The Westerville location is killer with lots of traffic and great demographics for our concept,” explained Scott Boles,… [Read More]