Panda Express
Panda Express opening its sixth Columbus location at 3847 S High St, featuring the company’s latest ‘Panda Home’ design with Chinese design elements and a double drive-thru. Grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on August 4. First 88 guests receive a limited-edition T-shirt. The company will donate $1,000 to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. Will […]
Red Bao Kitchen
Southern Chinese street food concept opening its first brick-and-mortar location inside the food court at Polaris Fashion Place. Founded by Alicia Long, the concept has built a following through ghost kitchen, farmers markets, and pop-ups. Menu features steamed bao buns (pork, beef, chicken, vegetable), dan dan noodles, Shanghai-style peanut butter noodles, and Beijing-style zhajiang noodles. […]
Pho Social Vietnamese Grill
Pho Social Vietnamese Grill is opening a Short North location at 660 N. High St., taking over the former Happy Greek space. ‘Coming Soon’ signs have appeared on the building. Menu includes pho, banh mi sandwiches, vermicelli, spring rolls, and grilled meat with rice. Owner Oahn Do operates the existing Easton location at 3391 Worth […]
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is planning to add a new location in Xenia, Ohio, according to Dayton Business Journal editor-in-chief Caleb Stephens. No specific address or opening date mentioned.
Juan’s Pizza
Juan Vergara, former owner of Barroco Grill, is opening Juan’s Pizza in Lakewood targeting a mid- to late-fall 2026 opening. The restaurant will serve a hybrid Neapolitan/New York-style pizza using a locally made gas oven, aimed at families and the late-night crowd in the Birdtown neighborhood. A second project, an as-yet-unnamed New York-style slice shop […]
Red the Steakhouse
Red the Steakhouse is opening a new location at Eton Chagrin Boulevard on August 13, 2026. Owner Gregg Levy purchased the former Heritage Steak & Whiskey space (previously Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse) and has renovated it with new furniture, art, kitchen equipment, and decor. Menu features a dozen steak cuts, happy hour, and an all-night bar […]
7 Brew
7 Brew drive-thru coffee shop plans to open at the former Frisch’s location at 5202 Delhi Pike in Delhi Township, OH. Construction set to begin on or around Aug. 4, 2026 and expected to take approximately 90 days to complete. Drive-thru only, no indoor seating, specializing in customizable beverages. This will be the seventh 7 […]
Legacy Hotel
Legacy Hotel slated to open fall 2026 in Medina, Ohio. City approved a 50/50 cost-sharing agreement (~$491,000 total) to improve the South Elmwood Avenue parking lot ahead of opening. Hotel will include an event center. Hotel group has 5 years to repay its share of parking lot improvements.
Marriott Hotel Cincinnati Convention Center
700-room Marriott Hotel connected to Cincinnati’s convention center via a skybridge. 62,000 sq ft property aimed at attracting large conventions and major events like the NFL Draft. Groundbreaking ceremony held July 2026; construction expected to take just over two years with a fall 2028 opening. Julie Kirkpatrick (interim president/CEO, Visit Cincy) and Ben Huffman (executive […]
The Blind Pour
New neighborhood bar concept from partners Dino Tripodis and Chris Beardman, targeting late July 2026 opening in Uptown Westerville. Located behind Java Central and High Banks, next to Fat Arnie’s. Concept is designed as a casual, home-like gathering place with food, drinks, and music.