5 restaurants to try this month: January 2023

Want to support local restaurants? Curious about new openings or unknown finds? Here are five restaurants I suggest you try this month! 1. Sushi factory Located on a side street south of Polaris, the family-run Sushi Factory has quickly become one of our sushi favorites. The service is always friendly and although the extensive menu … Read more

Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge in Grand Rapids

We found a lot to explore in my hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan, from food favorites like Real Food Cafe and Yesterdog to coffee shops like Madcap, breweries, and Founders. But there’s always something new (or something that’s been around for years) to try. Enter: Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge. Lantern is located in a … Read more

See inside: Maple Street Biscuit Company opens in Polaris

The first Ohio location of Maple Street Biscuit Company, a cookie-centric chain that started in Jacksonville, Fla., will open on Polaris Parkway on Thursday, January 5th. The chain started its first location in 2012 and is now up and running. at 56 locations nationwide. In 2019 it was acquired by Cracker Barrel. The location takes … Read more

Our favorite tastes, sights and adventures for 2022

Without a doubt, 2022 has been a year of adventures for us! BreakfastWithNick.com got a complete makeover thanks to the Wonderly crew, we reported on lots of new foods and drinks, we ventured across the state from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, we took TWO train rides. So I rounded up some of our … Read more

Honey Cup Coffee makes its home at Rambling House

Honey Cup Coffee Co. started as a trailer parked at the corner of Hudson and Summit in the summer of 2021, but a few months ago they moved indoors to The Rambling House on lower Hudson. In addition to its homemade refreshments, Rambling House is known as an intimate music venue, hosting concerts most Wednesdays … Read more

See inside: Hot Chicken Takeover opens in Grandview

Last weekend Hot Chicken Takeover opened its seventh store, its sixth in central Ohio, at the corner of Fifth and Grandview avenues in the former Rife’s Market/Sweet Carrot space. The Nashville-style fried chicken chain gave the space a complete makeover while retaining the iconic neon sign and overall shape of the building. HCT also re-hired … Read more

Friday Food Bites: Dos Hermanos joins Easton, Hot Chicken opens in Grandview, Daily Growler celebrates 10 years

There’s always a lot going on in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest: Dos Hermanos Tacos will open its new Easton store at 3946 Morse Crossing on Monday, December 19th. Located in the former Edamame space, the new store includes a full liquor license. It joins the original Dos Hermanos food truck and stands … Read more

The best breakfasts in Columbus

Listen, I hate to play favorites, but it’s important to highlight what’s great about the Columbus food scene. So here are what I think are the best breakfasts in Columbus, Ohio! Because? From its Short North side street, The Lox Bagel Shop turns a simple proposition (sandwiches with fresh bagels) into a real success. Care … Read more

Park Service Coffee finds a new home in the Short North

After operating as a mobile trailer for over a year, Park Service Coffee has found a regular home at Woodhouse Vegan’s Short North Bakery and Cafe on Russell Street. (This space was most recently home to Boxwood Biscuit Co.) Park Service settled downtown after moving to a regular spot across from Seventh Son Brewing, with … Read more