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Openings, closings, and what changed this week, in town and about 45 minutes out.
Openings
Pegasus Bread Company Opens on Commerce Drive in Sunbury
An Auddino family baker is back from Florida with Italian breads, cannoli, gelato and coming soon subs and pizza at 490 Commerce Drive. Status: Open.
Wild Eggs Breakfast Chain Opening in Hamilton Quarter
The Louisville brunch chain lists its first Columbus-area restaurant at 5912 Old Hamilton Road with daytime hours. Status: Opening early November.
Farmer's Larder Grocery Sets Nov. 21 Opening on South High
A farm-run market at 900 S. High St. will sell Ohio meat, produce, milk and grab-and-go lunches, and it is already taking holiday dinner orders. Status: Opening Nov. 21.
Graeter's Opens a New Albany Scoop Shop
The Cincinnati ice cream maker's store page now lists a Forest Drive shop that held its soft opening October 13. Status: Open.
Island Vibes Plans Restaurant Building on South Linden Lot
Council takes up the sale of a vacant Land Bank parcel on 17th Avenue for a mixed-use building with a street-level restaurant. Status: Announced.
Trader Joe's Files for Beer and Wine Permit at Polaris Store
The planned store #889 at 2109 Ikea Way is on Monday's Columbus council agenda for carryout beer and wine. Status: Permit filed.
Durbar Opens Second Location on Granville Street in Gahanna
The Reynoldsburg Nepali and Indian kitchen now lists daily hours and online ordering at 64 Granville St. Status: Open.
Gahanna Clears Cinnamon Swirls Home Bakery Variance
Planning Commission approved a home-occupation variance at 789 Ridenour Road. Status: Variance approved.
Sitara Fine Indian Cuisine Opens on East Main Downtown
A new Indian restaurant and bar is serving lunch and dinner at 427 E. Main St. Status: Open.
Yogi's Opens Fifth Bar & Grill on Hamilton Road
Columbus Tavern Group's northeast spot is serving at 5571 N. Hamilton Road. Status: Open.
Prixys African Restaurant Files for Full Liquor Permit
The West African kitchen on Kathy Run Lane in Northland has a new D-5 application on the city's weekly liquor notice. Status: Permit filed; restaurant already open.
Aladdin's Eatery to Open Sixth Columbus Spot in Gateway
The Lebanese-American chain says its Gateway-University District restaurant opens later this month, joining a Westerville store that is already serving. Status: Announced; opening later in October.
Cilantro Files Liquor Transfer at 1044 N. High
City Council agenda lists a D-5 transfer to Cilantro Short North LLC from Short North Bodega / Sunco Food Mart at the same High Street address. Status: Permit filed.
Teff & Fire Files D-5 Liquor Transfer on Hamilton
City Bulletin lists a D-5 transfer to AKWAABA AFRICA DISH / Teff and Fire at 2467 S. Hamilton from Dan's Event Center. Status: Permit filed.
Campus Bottleshop Files Liquor Permit on High
City Council agenda lists a new C-1 and C-2 application for 1434 N High LLC / Campus Bottleshop at 1434 N. High St. Status: Permit filed.
Allora Files Liquor Transfer at 4215 N. High
City Council agenda lists a D-5 transfer to Carthago LLC / Allora Kitchen & Bar from Gallo's Kitchen Clintonville LLC at the same High Street address. Status: Permit filed.
SAGE Opens Downtown on North Third Street
Asian-inspired kitchen and bar at 114 N. Third lists Thu-Sat hours on the owner site. Status: Open.
Braseros Bar & Grill Opens Near New Albany
Family-owned Mexican kitchen lists 5924 Old Hamilton Road with online orders and reservations. Status: Open.
Pacifico Files Liquor Permit at 3311 E. Broad
City bulletin lists a D-5 transfer to Pacifico Mexican Salvadorean Bar and Grill LLC. Status: Permit filed.
Eastern Bay Files Liquor Move to Henderson Road
City bulletin lists a D-5 transfer from Riverside Drive to 1814 West Henderson Road. Status: Permit filed.
Liquor Permit Filed for Bar Vicino on Mt. Vernon
City bulletin lists a new D-3 application for Bar Vicino LLC at 1095 Mt. Vernon Ave. Status: Permit filed.
Mikey's Late Night Slice Opens at Polaris Galaxy
The local late-night pizza chain lists 2136 Ikea Way for pizza and bar orders. Status: Open.
Sugar Opens Latin-Mediterranean Room on Park Street
One Hospitality's Sugar Restaurant and Bar is open at 504 Park St. in the former Howl at the Moon space. Status: Open.
7 Brew Drive-Thru Set for West Powell Road Near Liberty Township
Franchisee Motley 7 Brew targeted the week of Sept. 21, 2026, at 4087 W. Powell Road on the former Arby's site; confirm status before you go.
Bristol Republic Opens at Bridge Park in Dublin
The Southern dining and live-music concept reopened September 10 at 4495 Bridge Park Ave. with The Saddle Club lounge. Status: Open.
Whispering Page Opens Bookstore Cafe on High Street
The woman-owned bookstore, cafe, and bar is open at 661 N. High St. in Old Worthington after a September 3 grand opening. Status: Open.
Sunday Gravy Coming to Short North Tavern Kitchen
Chef Jamie Honnell George's Italian sandwich and Roman-style pizza concept is announced for 674 N. High St. Status: Announced.
Joya's Wins Approval to Expand on High Street in Worthington
Planning commissioners cleared a move from 657 into 661A High St. with about 60 more indoor seats and planned evening service Wed–Sun 5–11 p.m.
The Lox Bagel Shop Plans Second Location at Galaxy Near Polaris
Owner Kevin Crowley is taking the Short North hybrid bagels to 2140 Ikea Way this fall inside the Galaxy development.
Hunan Bistro Opens on Bethel Road With Wok Sauces and Late-Night Skewers
Sarah Cai and David Mei take over the former K House at 5230 Bethel Center Mall, serving Hunan classics until 1 a.m.
Nashmi Jordanian Shawarma Coming to Former Graeter's Spot on Bethel Road
The Chicago-area street-food chain plans its first Ohio counter at 2503 Bethel Road, with shawarma, kebabs, and arayes still waiting on an opening date.
Waffle House Opens in Heath With Daytime Hours Ahead of 24-Hour Plans
Location No. 2584 is open at 642 Hebron Road from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., with October evening hours and a November push toward 24-hour service.
Jam Jam Cajun Opens Inside Sweet Harmony Canal in Canal Winchester Sept. 23
The Da Levee creator's food truck lands a permanent kitchen at 30 Liberty St. with a brass-band grand opening.
Valencia Latin Bakery Brings Colombian and Venezuelan Pastries to Polaris
The Muñoz family behind Cilantro Latin Fusion soft-opened at 8675 Sancus Blvd. and celebrated a Sept. 12 grand opening.
Hallihan's Irish Pub Opens on West William Street in Delaware
Shorty's Pizza co-owner John Cordas and Mike Barker opened Sept. 14 with elevated Irish plates and a second-floor sports lounge.
Black Pony Pizza Opens Detroit-Style Pans in the Short North
Ryan Murphy and Ken Shick opened at 1001 N. High St. on Sept. 17 with rotating house recipes and thick, crispy crusts.
Mezcla Owner Plans Coldbar Cocktail and Cold Tapas Spot in Italian Village
Garrett Talmage's Coldbar at 1049 N. Fourth St. will lean on chilled plates and Jackson Proctor cocktails, with no firm public open date yet.
Metsi's Teams With Park Service Coffee on a Daytime Cafe in Short North
B.J. Lieberman and Cole Garside plan breakfast, lunch, and coffee on Metsi's first floor at 36 E. Lincoln St.
Honey Boy Opens NYC-Style Slices Inside Eupouria
Columbus brothers Remy, Jarod, and Jordan Atkins open a late-night pizza shop inside the Campus Gateway self-pour bar at 1568 N. High St.
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