Image courtesy Thrive Companies There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest: Last week the owners of Mouton cocktail bar in the Short North said they’ll be closing in the coming weeks, saying their lease was not renewed. The landlord is offering the space and the adjoining storefront for development. Mouton first opened in 2010; an exact closing date will be announced soon. The big news out of the North Market Downtown is that Littleton’s Market, which opened last December in Upper Arlington, will take over the former Omega Artisan Baking stall on the s ..read more

The intersection of Gay and High streets downtown – already home to spots like Veritas and The Citizens Trust, Brioso Coffee, the Current sculpture – just got a little more vibrant with the opening of Hank’s Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar. The Charleston-based restaurant takes up residence in the new build on northwest corner, next to Speck Italian Eatery and Sarah Gormley Gallery. Hank’s was first opened in Charleston 25 years ago. In 2017 it was purchased by Makeready and Rockbridge, the companies behind The Junto Hotel and the forthcoming Chouette French restaurant across High Street f ..read more

If you’re traveling to Amsterdam and looking for fun eats, you will undoubtedly have multiple recommendations for pancake houses. They’re popular dining spots throughout the city, and one of the most unique options is Upstairs Pannenkoekenhuis, or Upstairs Pancakes, a tiny, second-floor pancake house near the Grimburgwal canal! Upstairs Pancakes has become an Instagram darling because of its tiny location, kitschy teapot decor, beautiful pancakes, and difficulty to get into! Their website claims they’re the smallest pancake house in Europe, with four tables seating 18 total (although it seem ..read more

Image courtesy Hank’s Low Country Seafood There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest: Next week Tuesday, April 23, Hank’s Low Country Seafood & Raw Bar opens at 6 W. Gay St. downtown. This is the second location of the Charleston-based seafood restaurant. It’s operated by Makeready, which runs The Junto and the forthcoming Chouette French bistro coming across High Street from Hank’s. Campus gained a couple new casual eateries lately! The fast casual Indian spot Rollz Rice, which started in Lewis Center, opened a location at 16 E. Sixteenth Ave. las ..read more

The breakfast burrito might just be the perfect food. It takes all the great things about breakfast – eggs, meat, cheese, veggies – and rolls them into the idea delivery system. It’s making me hungry just to write about them, so here are 11 of the best breakfast burritos in Columbus! 1. Mordisco Address: 303 Green Meadows Dr. S., Lewis Center (at Olentangy River Brewing) Mordisco moves around central Ohio a bit, but they’re most consistently found at Olentangy River Brewing Company, Tuesdays to Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.. On their winning menu of arepas, bowls, and empanadas you’ll find an ..read more

After more than two decades without a home, Columbus’ L. Hoster Brewing Company has its own brewery and taproom once again. This week they’re celebrating the grand opening of their space at 653 N. James Rd. on the east side near the airport. The space was formerly home to Actual Brewing, which shuttered in 2019. Hoster Brewing is a long-time Columbus name, originally started by Louis Hoster in 1836 in the Brewery District, where some of his buildings remain. The brewery and its recipes have changed hands a number of times over the years, with the latest owner, Daniel Meyers, settling into thi ..read more

This week Connecticut-based Mecha Noodle Bar debuted its first Ohio location in the Short North at 965 N. High St., in the former White Castle space, and they kindly invited us to try it out! The space has been beautifully redone to incorporate a long bar and a comfortable, brightly lit dining room with natural wood accents. Throughout the space, wooden architectural details hang down from the ceiling. Mecha’s menu covers a range of bao buns, small plates, sushi, pho, and ramen. It’s all supplemented by bubble tea, cocktails, wine, sake, and beer. We tried a trio of drinks: the limeade, T ..read more

There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest: Last week, Three Bites Bakery announced that it will be moving to 12 E. Broad St. downtown (the former site of Jack & Benny’s) later this year as part of the Ground Floor Growth Program, which encourages women- and minority-owned businesses. This includes Three Bites, which is joining forces with Little Cat Boba, as well as Black Kahawa Coffee, which is opening a coffee patio nearby. Today Mecha Noodle Bar debuts at 965 N. High St. in the Short North (previously home to White Castle). The small Connecticu ..read more

There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest: Shawnee Station Kitchen & Taproom, a new upscale brewpub from the owners of Maumee Bay Brewing Co. in Toledo, celebrated its grand opening yesterday at 6058 Glick Rd. The restaurant features Maumee Bay beers, cocktails, and a full menu of sandwiches, starters, entrees, and more. Get a full look at the brewpub here! Royal Flamingo Coffee announced last week that it will be opening a coffee shop inside I Like It Like That, the new cocktail bar next to Natalie’s in Grandview. They’ll open sometime this sprin ..read more

Want to support local restaurants? Curious about new openings or under-the-radar finds? Here are five restaurants I’m suggesting you try this month! 1. Thai Grille We came across this little corner Thai restaurant in Uptown Westerville while searching for a birthday dinner for my wife. The one-room hidden gem offers a homemade menu with excellent dishes like spring rolls, chicken satay, curry dishes, pad Thai, Pad-C-Ew, and more. Thai Grille 15 E. College Ave. Westerville, OH 43081 Learn more: Thai Grille 2. Shakers Public House After a fire destroyed their West Side location, Shakers Pu ..read more