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First Look: Tre Kitchen & Bar

A new Italian restaurant is gearing up to open in Victorian Village. Tre Kitchen & Bar launched its soft opening schedule earlier this month and will officially open in the coming weeks at 335 W. Third Avenue. The restaurant specializes in Southern Mediterranean hearth cooking and comes from local restaurateurs Xhevair Brakaj and Koli Memushi.

Columbus, OH · 23h

The Columbus Dispatch

New owner takes over long-stalled Harrison House B&B hotel conversion

The local real estate company behind long-delayed plans to convert a historic Harrison West bed-and-breakfast into a boutique hotel has sold the property to another local business owner after struggling with years of code violations, lapsed permits and more than a million dollars in unforeseen expenses. Harrison House Bed & Breakfast , located at 313 W. 5th Ave., operated for decades before it was sold in 2021 to husband-and-wife real estate duo Catherine and Bryan Williamson, whose company Mix Design Collective specializes in interior design and old home remodels. The pair planned to transform the property into Hotel Plaas – a boutique hotel featured on a Magnolia Network show – but five years and multiple missed deadlines later, the project remains unfinished. Now, it has a new steward. Rob Calabro, owner of The Lincoln bed-and-breakfast in the Short North, recently purchased the property and its business assets for $1.7 million. He said the Williamsons will retain an ownership stake but declined to disclose the size of their investment. Catherine Williamson said she and her husband will keep a "minority interest" while Calabro takes the lead on completing renovations and launching the hotel. "What began as a historic renovation ultimately required

Columbus, OH · 12h

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How To Grow An Ohio Buckeye Tree From The Nut In Your Pocket

The lucky charm rattling around in your pocket is actually a living seed, and it can stop being alive if you let it dry out. Few good-luck tokens come with an expiration date like that. Early settlers thought the pale spot on that glossy brown shell looked like the eye...

Ohio · 3d

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Dog Haus Makes Ohio Debut on High Street with Buckeye-Fueled Grand Opening Weekend Nov. 13-14

Guests can score giveaways, meet former Buckeyes Mike Doss and Mekka Don and enjoy live entertainment while supporting the Upper Arlington Golden Bear Marching Band. is making its Ohio debut Friday, Nov. 13, bringing its signature Smashburgers, hot dogs, sausages, breakfast burritos, craft beer and cocktails to its new restaurant and sports bar at 1576 N. High St., on the edge of the Ohio State campus. The grand opening launches a weekend of giveaways, special appearances and live entertainment, all timed around Saturday’s Ohio State home game against Northwestern.

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12 Ohio Glassblowing Studios Where You Can Make Your Own Holiday Keepsake

Ever looked at a beautiful glass ornament and wondered what it would be like to make one yourself?. Well, Ohio has quite a few places where you can actually give it a try, even if you’ve never worked with glass before. And there’s something especially inviting about visiting a...

Ohio · 2d

Times Recorder

Jingle Bells & Giraffes returns to The Wilds with Santa, animals and fun

The Wilds is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with Santa, animal visitors, performances and family activities Nov. 14, 15 and 22. Jingle Bells & Giraffes: Holidays at The Wilds will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each of the three dates, according to a community announcement. Admission costs $5 for ages 13 and older and $2.50 for younger guests. Activities will include photos with Santa, cookie and ornament decorating, games, trivia and balloon animals. Animal Ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo also will take part in the celebration. A Character Ambassador from the zoo is scheduled to appear from noon to 2 p.m. Guests also can enjoy holiday performances by local choirs and orchestras along with coffee and treats. Those planning to attend Nov. 14, 15 or 22 are encourage to RSVP at thewilds.org before the dates sell out. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Jingle Bells & Giraffes returns to The Wilds with Santa, animals and fun

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Ohio Pizzeria Lost Part of Its Roof to a Tornado, Then Reopened Just Months Later

Just over a year after opening, an Ohio pizzeria faced an unexpected setback when a powerful August 2026 storm tore away part of its roof, forcing the restaurant to close for more than two months. The damage interrupted business at a neighborhood restaurant that had already earned recognition among the...

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'Shattered Ice' film helps address teen suicide and mental health issues

What warning signs did Dr. Ackerman highlight for teen suicide?. Why did the Kids Mental Health Foundation host the 'Shattered Ice' screening?. The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is hosting a movie screening of “Shattered Ice", a film about a high school hockey team after a teammate dies by suicide. Nationwide Children’s psychologist Dr. John Ackerman and actor Jack Falahee joined Good Day Columbus to talk about the event. Dr. Ackerman, who helped inform the film’s script, explained the warning signs parents, coaches and friends can watch for and how to start a conversation with a young person who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide. A screening and panel conversation is set for 11/10/26 at the Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center, in partnership with Nationwide Children’s.

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The Coconut Mama

Dunkin’ opening at least 9 new locations in Ohio

Dunkin’ is planning at least nine new locations in Ohio, expanding in a state already featured in our look at the states with the most Dunkin’ restaurants. The latest development…

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7 Incredible Columbus Bakery Desserts That Aren’t Pie That’ll Have People Raving At Your Thanksgiving Table

The family group chat just handed out Thanksgiving jobs, and you got put on dessert duty. Your aunt is bringing pumpkin pie. Your cousin is bringing pumpkin pie. Your mom is bringing a pumpkin pie “just in case.”. If you want your dessert to stand out (and you’re frankly...

Columbus, OH · 17h

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Olde Towne East gets first new bookstore in more than a decade

A Columbus native is bringing a bookstore to the community where she grew up, hoping to give a new generation of children a place to read, learn and grow. The founder, Jennifer R. Farmer, told 614Now Spotlight Books is a Black woman-owned bookstore that will also be Olde Towne East’s first brick-and-mortar bookstore in more than a decade.

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Women’s clothing and bridal retailer coming to Upper Arlington

A retailer known for women’s clothing and home decor is bringing its bridal line to Upper Arlington as part of a new store planned for spring 2027.

Upper Arlington, OH · 5d

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Unique Chinese drink chain opening first-ever Central Ohio location

A popular Chinese tea chain recently announced plans for a Cleveland location, and now it appears a Columbus storefront is also in the works. According to a post made to the brand’s Instagram account, ChaHalo is coming to Central Ohio. “Hey Columbus! Something exciting is brewing! ChaHalo is coming...

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The 8 Best Spots to Go Birdwatching in Columbus & Central Ohio

You’ve walked the trails at your favorite Metro Park a hundred times. You basically know it like the back of your hand. But have you ever stopped and looked up?. The tree canopies and riverbanks alike are packed with bird species most people just walk right past. Everything from the Great Blue Heron (which is so much bigger in real life than your memory serves) to even America’s favorite bird, the Bald Eagle, call Central Ohio home.

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NewsForce 24/7

Lancaster Meijer Employees Give $5,000 Each to Youth Mental Health and Animal Shelter

Two Lancaster nonprofits will each receive $5,000 from the people who stock the shelves and run the registers at their local Meijer store, after store employees chose the STAR MH Foundation and the Fairfield Area Humane Society as this year’s local recipients for Meijer Team Gives Day on Tuesday, November 10, according to a community […]

Lancaster, OH · 22h

NBC4 Columbus

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Cava opens fifth Columbus-area restaurant in Upper Arlington

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) — A fast-casual Mediterranean chain has opened another location in central Ohio. Cava at 1603 W. Lane Ave. is serving customers daily from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., bringing its build-your-own bowls and pitas to The Shops on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington. It’s the chain’s fifth Columbus-area restaurant to open […]

Upper Arlington, OH · 2d

NBC4 Columbus

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2026 Veterans Day deals: Columbus-area free meals and discounts

Several Columbus-area businesses will offer special deals and discounts to honor members of the U.S. military on Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11.

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Viral NYC coffee chain backed by Dua Lipa opens first Columbus store

A high-end New York cafe has officially landed in Columbus. Manjul opened November 7 at 230 E. Fifth Ave., located in the 4th and 5th Apartments in Weinland Park. This marks the second location for the New York-native brand that blends coffee and fashion. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. Founded by...

Columbus, OH · 6h

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