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<\/figure>\nThere\u2019s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here\u2019s the latest:<\/p>\n
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- The Mochi Shop<\/a>, which has long operated as a pop-up at events like the Worthington Farmers Market, shared that it is opening its own storefront sometime this month. An exact location hasn\u2019t been revealed, but they\u2019ll feature their signature mochi alongside daifuku filled mochi, and coffee the Coffee Coin coffee cart.<\/li>\n
- Oishii Japanese Bistro<\/a> in Powell just opened a second location, called Oishii 2 Japanese Bistro, at 2333 N. High St. in Old North. It takes over the renovated home that was the short-lived Adelaide\u2019s Gin Joint<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Forno in the Short North<\/a> is featuring a pop-up speakeasy on Thursday, March 13. It\u2019s named the Marmont, after the old school Chateau Marmont in Hollywood.<\/li>\n
- Bada Bean Bada Booze announced that its fourth location \u2013 this one at the Quarry Trails development \u2013 will open on April 5. The combination coffee shop\/cocktail bar brand is part of Thrive Companies\u2019 developments, including ones in Italian Village<\/a>, in Harrison West<\/a>, and inside the Little Grand Market<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- The Tulip Cafe<\/a> at 2926 Hayden Run Plaza in Dublin reopened after it expanded its space. The Turkish cafe features coffee, pastries, and other goodies. They\u2019re a regular presence at local farmers markets, too.<\/li>\n
- Speaking of expansions, the Original Goodie Shop<\/a> in Upper Arlington opened its new space recently. The long-running bakery expanded into the adjacent storefront in the Tremont Center.<\/li>\n
- This week Rose Dough Donuts<\/a> officially announced the address of their forthcoming donut shop: 3375 N. High St. in Clintonville (just down from the excellent Food Street!).<\/li>\n
- Little Ladies Soft Serve<\/a> announced that they\u2019re launching a new ice cream sandwich cart this coming season.<\/li>\n
- Dawn\u2019s Fish & Chicken<\/a> shared that because of a variety of building issues, they\u2019ve paused service at their new Gahanna location while they search for a new storefront.<\/li>\n
- Columbus Food Adventures just announced the launch of its newest tour, the Columbus Food Hall Tour<\/a>. <\/li>\n
- A location of the coffee chain Qargo Coffee<\/a> is opening soon at 422 Polaris Pkwy. in Westerville.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Some cool events!<\/p>\n
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- The Columbus Brew Festival<\/a> is this Saturday, March 8 at COSI from 8-11 p.m. The event will feature 50 breweries sampling beers through the science center.<\/li>\n
- Tickets are still available to Columbus Monthly<\/em>\u2018s Best New Restaurants 2025<\/a> showcase on Thursday, March 25. Held at The Stack at the Municipal Light Plant, the event will feature samples from the winning restaurants and cocktails from Noble Cut Distillery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n - Tickets are still available to Columbus Monthly<\/em>\u2018s Best New Restaurants 2025<\/a> showcase on Thursday, March 25. Held at The Stack at the Municipal Light Plant, the event will feature samples from the winning restaurants and cocktails from Noble Cut Distillery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Oishii Japanese Bistro<\/a> in Powell just opened a second location, called Oishii 2 Japanese Bistro, at 2333 N. High St. in Old North. It takes over the renovated home that was the short-lived Adelaide\u2019s Gin Joint<\/a>.<\/li>\n