Marriott Hotel Cincinnati Convention Center District
Groundbreaking ceremony set for a new Marriott Hotel in Cincinnati’s Convention Center District. Limited details available due to partial article content.
W Cleveland
Marriott’s first branded apartment rental property under the W Hotels brand. Will offer ~200 hotel rooms and 227 branded apartment units for rent. Amenities include spa, fitness center, rooftop bar, specialty restaurant, and ballroom. Part of a $218M mixed-use redevelopment of Cleveland’s historic Erieview Tower and Galleria. First W Hotels property in Ohio. Financed by […]
Harvest Pizzeria
Harvest Pizzeria is expanding with a new sixth location in downtown Hilliard, OH, taking over the former Legacy Smokehouse space at 3987 Main St. The concept features wood-fired pizzas with locally sourced ingredients and a craft beverage program. Owner Chris Crader has not yet shared an opening timeline.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery
Fast-casual brand opening its first hospital location inside Cleveland Clinic’s main campus foyer, near Starbucks and across from Panera. Will serve made-to-order smoothies, wraps, salads, juices, and breakfast items. Operated by franchisee Jason Chamoun. Will be the brand’s 10th Ohio location and first non-traditional hospital location. Opening expected fall 2026.
Harvest Pizzeria
Harvest Pizzeria is expanding with two new locations in New Albany and Hilliard, Ohio. The New Albany location will be at 24 E. Main St., the former site of 24 Main restaurant (closed 2025). Details for the Hilliard location have not yet been announced. The chain already operates in Clintonville, Dublin, Bexley, Brewery District, and […]
Barbecue Gene
Barbecue Gene is a new barbecue concept from the Schoen brothers (Michael and Tim), planned for the former R&D Sausage property in North Collinwood (Cleveland). Menu will feature Montreal-style smoked meat, rotisserie chicken, housemade sausages, sides, cornbread, rolls and smokehouse classics. Expected to open sometime in 2027.
REBoL
REBoL, a fast-casual concept describing itself as the ‘healthiest fast-casual restaurant in the country’, is opening its second Central Ohio location in the former Hot Chicken Takeover space in Westerville. The restaurant offers cross-cultural ‘Bols’ with various proteins and toppings, as well as breakfast sandwiches and pastries. Owned by Bobby George, who also owns TownHall […]
Roots Natural Kitchen
Roots Natural Kitchen is planning its fourth Columbus-area location at the former Giordano’s space on Polaris Parkway. The fast-casual chain specializes in customizable grain bowls and salads. CEO Henry Borgeson confirmed a target of November 2026 for opening, though no official date has been announced. The brand currently operates 23 locations nationwide.
NomaEn
Japanese omakase dining concept taking over the former Oscar’s Restaurant & Bar space in Historic Dublin. Features a 10-seat omakase bar led by Chef Taishi Noma and a members-only lounge called The Den. Chef Noma trained in Kyoto and has worked at Ginko in Cleveland and Haiku in Columbus. Membership applications for The Den are […]
The Monarch House
Coffeehouse and wine bar opening in the historic Flatiron Building in Mount Auburn. Founded by local entrepreneur Heather Barrow, who signed a 3-year lease in April 2026. The 4,000 sq ft space will offer specialty coffee, craft cocktails, beer, wine, breakfast sandwiches, pizza bagels, and light bites. Initial hours 7am-6pm Mon-Sat with plans to expand. […]