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French-Asian bakery café chain expanding with its third Central Ohio location in Powell, OH. Known for French-inspired baked goods with Korean influences including pastries, breads, cakes, and beverages. Expected to open Fall 2026. Brand has 110+ US locations since launching in 2004.
Chick-fil-A Uptown
New Chick-fil-A location opening soon in Cleveland’s University Circle area. Local Owner-Operator Steven Turner is hiring 85-110 full- and part-time team members ahead of opening. Focus on career growth, hospitality, and community involvement.
Gwynne
Chef Brad Bernstein is opening two restaurants inside the upcoming Fidelity Hotel in downtown Cincinnati. The flagship, Gwynne, is an American restaurant rooted in Ohio River Valley culinary traditions, offering dinner, weekday breakfast, weekend brunch, lounge, and private dining. The second restaurant, Cora’s Café, is an all-day neighborhood café open 6:30am-7pm daily featuring house-made pastries, […]
Tillie’s Garage
New restaurant and bar opening in Terrace Park, OH at the former Golden State Tacos location. Will serve handcrafted sandwiches, house-made appetizers, cocktails, and a kids menu. Named after Tillie the elephant, a local Cincinnati legend. Exact opening date not yet revealed but slated for summer 2026.
Cincinnati Convention Center Headquarters Hotel
Full-service headquarters hotel planned for Cincinnati’s Central Business District, developed by Portman Holdings (Atlanta-based) via local entity Cincinnati CH (OH), LLC. City approved a $40M loan from Urban Development Bond Fund and a 30-year property tax exemption plus 30-year lodging tax exemption. Project includes a connected parking garage (Whex Garage LLC/3CDC) and an elevated enclosed […]
Green Farm Juicery
Green Farm Juicery is relocating within Hyde Park Square in Cincinnati from 2727 Erie Ave to 3431 Edwards Road (former Macaron Bar space). The new space is approximately 500 sq ft, about half the size of the current location, better suited for their grab-and-go model. Construction will begin once permits are approved. Owner Mara Boord […]
Mizu Sushi & Sake Lounge
Husband-and-wife duo Tracy and Kevin are opening a Japanese sushi and sake lounge in the former Lalo Chino Latino Kitchen space at 26 W. Court St in downtown Cincinnati. Kevin serves as sushi chef with Chinese-Japanese heritage and over a decade of culinary experience. Restaurant is targeting a late 2026 opening with construction currently in […]
Yo Di
Yo Di is a new Vietnamese kitchen and bar from the Lang Thang Group, replacing Quan Hapa at a new location in Over-the-Rhine. The space is the former Taste of Belgium location at 1135 Vine St, nearly tripling the footprint to 3,200 sq ft. Menu will feature less common Vietnamese dishes including banh xeo, hu […]
Welcome to the Farm
Country-inspired bar and nightlife concept backed by country music star Chase Rice, partnering with Forward Hospitality. Will take over the first floor of Good Night John Boy. Features rotating country DJs, live music, bourbon/whiskey program, signature cocktails, and food including smash burgers and fried chicken. Seats ~100 guests with indoor and outdoor patio. Expected to […]
Slutty Vegan
Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan is expanding into Ohio via franchise agreement with Soul Republic Hospitality Group. First locations planned for Columbus and Cleveland, with the first opening targeted for fall 2026. Brand is known for plant-based burgers and vegan comfort food. Founder/CEO is Pinky Cole Hayes.