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Nelsonville Music Festival (NMF) is coming back for its 15th year, and Death Cab…First Look: Belgian Iron Wafel Co.
January 12, 2019 10:05 am
Lauren Sega 
Belgian Iron Wafel Co. has officially opened its doors in the Short North, serving up sweet and savory “liege” wafels at 19 W. Russell St. According to the owners Aimee and Brandon Harper, Liege wafels are a long way from the box waffles made at home, “made from our proprietary wafel dough recipe, not the […]
Hai Poké Acquires Downtown’s Pure Pressed Juicery
January 4, 2019 4:23 pm
Susan Post 
Hai Poké is making it permanent Downtown, acquiring Pure Pressed Juicery, the location of the island-inspired eatery’s long-standing pop-up. Hai Poké Co-Owners Nile Woodson and Mico Cordero took ownership of the space at 194 S. High St. on January 1. The space will still operate under the Pure Pressed name for now until a rebranding, […]
Top 10 New Restaurants of 2018
December 21, 2018 9:30 am
Best of CU 
2018 was a year filled with change in the local dining scene here in Columbus — with some major closure announcements and plenty of newcomers to fill the void. We asked our readers, editors and local experts to help compile the list of the top contenders for the best new restaurant of the year and […]
Two Former Barcelona Chefs Will Open a New Restaurant in the University District
December 6, 2018 11:18 am Lauren Sega 
Two former Barcelona chefs are striking out on their own to open a new restaurant in the University District. Alqueria, offering traditional American dishes with a twist, will open in the former Angry Baker space at 247 King Ave. in early 2019. At the helm are Jacob Hough and Patrick Marker, who served as executive […]
First Look: Brekkie Shack in Grandview Yard
October 30, 2018 4:32 pm Lauren Sega 
Brekkie Shack is days away from opening up in Grandview Yard. Announced earlier this year, the new breakfast, lunch and brunch spot is running limited hours during their soft opening this week, in preparation for a grand opening this Friday, Nov. 2. On the corner of First Avenue and Yard Street, Brekkie Shack takes up […]
First Look: Jimmyluka’s Bar & Deli Nears Opening on Parsons Avenue
September 17, 2018 3:59 pm Lauren Sega 
Jimmyluka’s Bar & Deli will finally open its doors in mid-October. Owner Jimmy Dragich bought the building at 701 Parsons Ave. 10 years ago and began rehabbing the structure three years ago, when he announced his plans for the restaurant. Now with the “right timing,” Dragich is preparing for the realization of a long-held dream. […]
German-Style Brewery and Beer Hall Planned for Firehouse Building in Olde Towne East
August 8, 2018 2:15 pm Lauren Sega 
A group of restauranteurs living in Olde Towne East are planning to open a new German-style brewery and beer hall in the neighborhood. The Gemüt Biergarten will take over the first level of the Firehouse, formerly known as the Columbus Music Hall, at 734 Oak St. “The operating group has lived and worked here in […]
