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614NOW magzine highlights the best restaurants, bars and events in Columbus, Ohio. Find up-to-date city guides, news and things to do around the city.

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614now.com > 2026 > food-drink > national-restaurant-chain-closes-last-two-columbus-area-locations

National restaurant chain closes last two Columbus-area locations

4+ day, 15+ min ago   (186+ words) A longtime casual dining chain has apparently served its final meal in the Columbus area. The apparent closures have unfolded with little communication from O’Charley’s itself. As of Thursday morning, the company had not issued a public statement. However, the…...

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614now.com > 2026 > food-drink > shawarma-focused-street-food-chain-opening-first-columbus-location

Shawarma-focused street food chain opening first Columbus location

6+ day, 17+ min ago   (155+ words) From Amman, Jordan to Columbus, Ohio, a new fast-casual restaurant is coming soon serving authentic Jordanian street food. Nashmi, offering a fresh take on Jordan-inspired street food, is opening its first Ohio location at 2503 Bethel Rd. The restaurant first opened…...

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614now.com > 2026 > hot-topics > national-food-publication-publishes-columbus-food-guide

National food publication publishes Columbus food guide

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (273+ words) 614NOW A national food publication just laid out a perfect weekend itinerary for the full Columbus experience. Eater released an article laying out “Three days of hot dogs, boutiques, and football for an Ohio State Buckeyes game weekend.” If you’re coming…...

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614now.com > 2026 > hot-topics > a-hallmark-moment-global-card-retailer-adding-central-ohio-store

A Hallmark moment? Global card retailer adding Central Ohio store

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (148+ words) 614NOW A global retailer is expanding in Central Ohio—Delaware is getting a new Hallmark store. BROUGHT TO YOU BY The store will be located in the Glennwood Commons shopping center, giving Delaware shoppers a new spot to pick up greeting…...

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614now.com > 2026 > food-drink > columbus-pizzeria-closes-will-be-replaced-by-popular-smash-burger-concept

Columbus pizzeria closes; Will be replaced by popular smash burger concept

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (135+ words) A Columbus pizzeria has closed its doors, but a popular local concept is set to replace it later this year. OH Pizza & Wings, which was located at 1050 Hilliard Rome Rd., closed its doors early this year. It’s unclear why the…...

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614now.com > 2026 > food-drink > fast-growing-national-sandwich-chain-adding-columbus-location

Fast-growing national sandwich chain adding Columbus location

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (180+ words) 614NOW A casual chain specializing in soup, salad, sandwiches, and bowls is expanding in Columbus. Cafe Zupas has plans to open a Polaris location. BROUGHT TO YOU BY According to permits filed with the City of Columbus, the restaurant is opening…...

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614now.com > 2026 > food-drink > cafe-aiming-to-open-1000-locations-across-america-opens-in-columbus-suburb

Cafe aiming to open ‘1,000 locations across America’ opens in Columbus suburb

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (99+ words) 614NOW An international bakery chain is expanding in Hilliard—and they want to keep expanding. Paris Baguette has opened a new location as of this week. The bakery announced the location via social media. The bakery specializes in fresh breads, pastries,…...

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614now.com > 2026 > food-drink > made-to-order-teriyaki-bowl-food-chain-to-open-new-columbus-location

Made-to-order teriyaki bowl food chain to open new Columbus location

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (142+ words) 614NOW Easton Town Center announced a series of new stores opening in its area, including one Asian-inspired food chain. Teriyaki Madness, a Denver-founded fast casual eatery is coming soon to Easton’s retail strip at 3950 Morse Crossing, just outside of the main…...

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614now.com > 2026 > hot-topics > viral-blind-box-concept-bringing-new-theme-park-style-concept-to-columbus

Viral blind box concept bringing new ‘theme park’-style concept to Columbus

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (251+ words) 614NOW Ohio is getting a new concept from MINISO soon—one of the first MINISO Land locations in the country will open at Easton Town Center soon. The concept is an immersive, themed, “retail amusement park” that will blend entertainment, multi-brand…...

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614now.com > 2026 > culture > european-based-game-concept-planning-first-us-location-at-hilliards-truepointe

European-based game concept planning first US location in Central Ohio

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (126+ words) A European interactive entertainment concept is opening its first U.S. location in Hilliard. Gamer, an interactive concept where participants can become contestants in their own game show, has selected Hilliard’s upcoming mixed-use development TruePointe as its first location in the United…...