Fried Chicka Bang Expands to The Arena District

After just a few months of operation, pop-up restaurant Fried Chicka Bang is already expanding. The delivery/pickup business opened at the end of September near Polaris Fashion Place and launches this week in the Arena District. Uniquely, the pop-up operates from within existing Sunny Street Cafe locations, selling fried chicken sandwiches at night after the […]
Fee Cap Ordinance May Have Little Impact on Restaurants

Last month, Columbus City Council announced a fee cap for third-party delivery services in an effort to assist restaurants during the pandemic. At the time, it was promoted and heralded as a way City Council was protecting Columbus’ small businesses and the restaurant community. “Exorbitant delivery fees being sent to out-of-state corporations just make no sense when […]
Top 10: The Best New Restaurants of 2020

We feel obligated to first say that 2020 has been a very difficult year for restaurants, with many permanent and temporary closures affecting business large and small. That being said, we do still want to do our part to shine a light on those that were able to get their doors opened and start their […]
Top 10 Fast Casual Restaurants in Columbus

For the second year in a row, Brassica has hung on to the top spot in our readers’ and editors’ hearts and minds when surveyed about the best fast casual restaurants in the city. This year’s list included a couple of newcomers that fit that loosely-defined definition of “fast casual” but Brassica’s tried-and-true menu of […]
The List: 17+ Restaurants Offering Take-Home Options for Christmas

Christmas is rapidly approaching! Do you have your meal planned yet? Whether you need some last-minute inspiration or your Christmas Day does not include hours of cooking, we’ve rounded up local restaurants offering pre-order options this holiday. While this annual list normally highlights spots open on Christmas day, this year we’re focused on eateries offering […]