Milkshake Factory
Pittsburgh-based Milkshake Factory is set to open a new location at The Commons at Hamilton Quarter near New Albany and Gahanna in Columbus, OH. The brand is known for handcrafted milkshakes, sundaes, chocolate treats, house-made ice cream, and premium mix-ins. Opening date has not yet been confirmed.
Manjul
Manjul is a specialty coffee and curated fashion retail concept expanding from New York City’s SoHo neighborhood to its first Ohio location. It will occupy a ground-floor space in the 4th & 5th Apartments development by Thrive Companies in Weinland Park. No official opening date has been announced. The concept partners with Kolo Coffee for […]
Suzu
Chef Makoto Okuwa’s ingredient-led Japanese restaurant opening July 2026 at Madison Square in Cincinnati. Features indoor/outdoor seating, private Tea Room, craft cocktail bar, and a 10-seat Edo-style omakase counter called Suzuné. Part of the Madison Square dining development alongside Alara, Zingaro, and The Element Food Hall.
Aria Wine Bar
Sommelier Sarah Halko (level-two sommelier) is opening Aria Wine Bar in the La Collina building in Little Italy. The wine bar will feature predominantly Italian wines with global representation, small plates and shareables (meat and cheese boards, peppers in oil), and a calendar of community events including wine tastings, poetry slams, author readings, and art […]
Litchi
Japanese restaurant named Litchi is coming soon to 940 N. High St. in Columbus’s Short North neighborhood, in the former Ampersand Asian Supper Club space. Will serve brunch and dinner with cocktails. Menu includes Japanese souffle pancakes, eggs benedict with shredded beef, Thai curry sea bass, and more. Operated by central Ohio restaurateur Daniel Chen, […]
Hudson 29
Cameron Mitchell plans to expand the Hudson 29 concept with a new location in Bexley, Ohio. Mentioned as part of Columbus Business Beat coverage dated May 28-29, 2026. Also noted: Huli Huli Tiki Lounge opening a downtown Columbus location and Touchdown Wings opening its first Central Ohio restaurant.
Etxe
Basque steakhouse Etxe, created by David Matern and Heather Brady, has signed a lease for a permanent location at 1395 William Howard Taft Road in the Woodburn Exchange development in East Walnut Hills. The restaurant is expected to open approximately one year from the article date (May 28, 2026). The new space will feature indoor […]
Marriott Cincinnati Convention Headquarters Hotel
Portman is master developer of a 700-key Marriott convention headquarters hotel in Cincinnati, scheduled to break ground this summer (2026). It will anchor the city’s $828 million Convention District redevelopment. This is a ground-up development project.
Marriott Hotel at First Financial Center
Portman Holdings is master developer for a 700-key Marriott hotel attached to the recently renovated First Financial Center, the largest convention center in Cincinnati. Construction expected to begin summer 2026. Separate from the Westin Peachtree Plaza acquisition which is a renovation of an existing property.
Marriott Cincinnati Convention Headquarters Hotel
Portman is master developer of a 700-key Marriott convention headquarters hotel in Cincinnati, set to break ground in summer 2026 as part of the city’s $828 million Convention District redevelopment.