Short North Basil Closes, Making Way for New Restaurant by Basil and Bodega Owners
December 6, 2018 12:19 pm
Lauren Sega
Basil’s Short North location has closed to make way for a new restaurant from Basil owner Rhome Ruanphae and Bodega owner Brian Swanson. The name and concept are still up in the air, but the team says new details will emerge in January 2019. “I think the area has just grown so much that after […]
Bodega Sold to New Ownership
January 26, 2015 10:46 am
Walker Evans
Short North bar Bodega has new ownership as of last week, though fans of the establishment should expect few changes to be made. Former co-owner Collin Castore informed us last night that he and his business partner Sang Lankhani have sold the bar to Brian Swanson last week. “I will continue to help with orders […]
Best Happy Hour of 2014: Bodega
December 28, 2014 2:58 pm Walker Evans
Since 2009, Columbus Underground readers have voted Bodega’s happy hour specials as the best in Columbus. And for good reason. With half off all 49 draft beers on tap from 4pm to 8pm Monday through Friday, it’s hard to beat that selection at that price point. 2014 was a big year for Bodega though, which […]
Grilled Cheese Mondays Return to Bodega
September 11, 2014 1:41 pm Walker Evans
You asked for it. You got it. Bodega is bringing back Grilled Cheese Monday. The deal will be set up the same as it was prior to the Bodega revamp earlier this year, with grilled cheese sandwiches on sale for a mere dollar, and the ever-popular happy hour deal running for half-off all drafts and three […]
Guide to Craft Beer-Centric Bars in Columbus
July 8, 2014 7:30 am
Aimee Hancock
In more recent years, Columbus has become home to a growing number of breweries and beer-centric bars. While a typical bar offers an array of beer, liquor and wine, a beer-centric bar focuses on just that—beer. This entails a drink list in which craft and smaller-batch brews largely overshadow the more commercialized beers like Budlight. […]
Restaurant Roundup: What’s New, Happening & May Summary
May 23, 2014 11:10 am
Ayana Wilson
Montgomery Inn For the first time in 63 years, Montgomery Inn, Cincinnati’s pride and joy, has introduced a new sauce to their lineup: Chipotle Barbecue. This sauce is a spicier version of the popular Montgomery Inn Barbecue Sauce, which was invented by the originators’ son, Tom, way back when. The new sauce is a well-balanced […]
First Look: Bodega Columbus Relaunch
May 12, 2014 2:26 pm Ayana Wilson
It has seemed an interminable wait, but finally, the doors to Bodega Columbus, located at 1044 North High Street, are once again open. It’s got a new look, new menu, but same great attitude and people. The new layout at Bodega allows customers to order their food at a window before sitting, thereby expediting the […]
