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<\/figure>\nHappy Friday! Here\u2019s the latest Columbus restaurant news:<\/p>\n
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- Following on the recent announcement of the Worthington Inn reopening after seven years, we learned this week that the team behind Wolf\u2019s Ridge Brewing<\/a> and Understory<\/a> will be the operators of the restaurant! An announcement this week said Wolf\u2019s Ridge at the Worthington Inn<\/a> will be \u201ca gathering place rooted in tradition and connection,\u201d according to a press release. \u201cRather than reinventing it, Wolf\u2019s Ridge is honoring the Inn\u2019s heritage while reimagining how it can serve the Worthington community \u2013 with high-quality food, genuine hospitality and comfortable atmosphere designed for both everyday moments and special occasions.\u201d The new Worthington Inn is projected to open sometime in the spring of 2026.<\/li>\n
- The Purple Door Cafe<\/a>, a cafe and coffee shop on the ground floor of Zora\u2019s House in Weinland Park, announced that they\u2019l be closing on Friday, Nov. 7. The decision to close comes out of a need for financial restructuring of the non-profit, which provides the space, skills, and connections to women of color. <\/li>\n
- On the theme of Worthington restaurants reopening, we also learned this week<\/a> that a bartender from High Bank Distillery<\/a> will open a new cocktail bar called The Nine in the subterranean space that once housed The Light of Seven Matchsticks. (Just last week I shared that Fired Up Grill will open a carryout pizza shop and Italian market upstairs in the original Natalie\u2019s space.)<\/li>\n
- Columbus Brewing Company\u2019s west side taproom<\/a>, which closed up in late 2023, reopened this week for a holiday-themed bar called Tracksuit Taproom<\/a>. The taproom is open Thursdays through Sundays, and features loads of Christmas decor, different versions of their Tracksuit Santa winter warmer on tap, local food trucks, and more.<\/li>\n
- This week more details we released about the upcoming Linworth Grill: the restaurant will be operated by the team behind Zaki Mediterranean Grill<\/a>, which has a food truck and runs a stall at the Budd Dairy Food Hall. Linworth Grill takes over the former Junkyard Dogs storefront.<\/li>\n
- Also, Koffee Paradise, a Filipino-owned coffee shop in Reynoldsburg, announced on social media<\/a> that they\u2019re adding a second location in the same Linworth shopping center as the forthcoming Linworth Grill.<\/li>\n
- Roots Natural Kitchen<\/a> opens its third central Ohio location, this one at 7048 Hospital Dr. in Dublin, on Saturday, Nov. 8. It joins stores near campus and in Grandview.<\/li>\n
- The owners of Pecan Penny\u2019s<\/a> downtown announced that the space has closed for a remodel. The eatery may return as a different concept.<\/li>\n
- The Chicken Salad Chick<\/a> announced that it will be opening another central Ohio location in the Shoppes at River Ridge in Dublin, sometime in early 2026. This will make the fourth store in the region.<\/li>\n
- After putting out the call for help, the owners of Bossy Grrl\u2019s<\/a> bar and burlesque joint announced that they\u2019ll unfortunately be closing on Dec. 13.<\/li>\n
- Congrats to Royal Flamingo Coffee<\/a> and Florin Coffee<\/a> for landing the number two and number six spots, respectively, on USA Today\u2019s 10Best voting for Best Independent Coffee Shops in the country!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Some great culinary events!<\/p>\n
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- Tickets went on sale this week for The Daily Growler<\/a>\u2018s annual Beer and Donut Pairing. Follow their site or social media for tickets.<\/li>\n
- The Columbus Independents\u2019\u00a0Columbus Restaurant Week<\/a>\u00a0runs through Nov. 15. About 18 restaurants will be offering prix fixe three-course meals for $39.<\/li>\n
- North Market Bridge Park hosts its\u00a02025 Taste of the Market<\/a>\u00a0tonight \u2013 Friday, Nov. 7.<\/li>\n
- Columbus Monthly\u2019s\u00a0fall cocktail competition<\/a>\u00a0is next week Thursday, Nov. 13 at Vitria on the Square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This week I\u2019m also writing:<\/p>\n
You can also me on Instagram at\u00a0@breakfastwithnick<\/a>, check out the\u00a0news archives<\/a>, read\u00a0my guide to Columbus<\/a>, or search for\u00a0travel inspiration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
- The Columbus Independents\u2019\u00a0Columbus Restaurant Week<\/a>\u00a0runs through Nov. 15. About 18 restaurants will be offering prix fixe three-course meals for $39.<\/li>\n
- The Purple Door Cafe<\/a>, a cafe and coffee shop on the ground floor of Zora\u2019s House in Weinland Park, announced that they\u2019l be closing on Friday, Nov. 7. The decision to close comes out of a need for financial restructuring of the non-profit, which provides the space, skills, and connections to women of color. <\/li>\n