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Athens Messenger
Union Street Diner relocating to Stimson Avenue
After nearly two decades on Union Street, the Union Street Diner will be relocating to a new building on Stimson Avenue. Located at 20 W. Stimson Ave., the building previously housed China Fortune, which closed its doors in 2023 after owner Sandy Fan made the decision to retire from the restaurant business. The Union Street Diner plans on conducting renovations on the Stimson Avenue building throughout August and September, with the goal of opening its doors by October. Established in 1997, the Union Street Diner has made a name for itself in Athens serving up classic, hearty food at affordable prices. Initially located at 102 W. Union St., the restaurant moved to its current location at 70 W. Union St. in 2005, where it has remained ever since. The restaurant changed hands in 2011, when it was taken over by Jay “The Hammer” Shapiro and Marc Crumpton. Shapiro’s involvement with the Union Street Diner came about after he spent years as a loyal customer of the restaurant. For over a decade, Shapiro operated a D.P. Dough in Athens and the Union Street Diner was the only restaurant that was open for business by the time he closed up shop at
travelmag.com
This Remote Ohio Restaurant Draws Crowds For Its Legendary Friday Fish Fry
Clear Friday evening and head toward the lake. A rural road in eastern Ohio leads to fried fish, marina views, and a dinner crowd that knows exactly why it came. Boats replace traffic outside. Hot plates keep moving inside. The weekly fish fry gets the most attention during the operating...
WSAZ
Wheelersburg Kroger renovations complete
WHEELERSBURG, Ohio — After four months of renovations, the Kroger store on Ohio River Road in Wheelersburg is welcoming customers with a new look. The store, located at 9101 Ohio River Road, celebrated its grand reopening Friday, July 31, following a $1.4 million renovation. The newly remodeled store features...
familydestinationsguide.com
The Delightfully Oddball Ohio Restaurant That Feels Like Stepping Into A Dream
There are restaurants that feed you, and then there are restaurants that transport you somewhere else entirely, and O’Betty’s Red Hot in Athens, Ohio is firmly, gloriously in the second category. Walking through that red-trimmed door feels less like grabbing lunch and more like accidentally stumbling into the...
The US Sun
Is Texas Roadhouse coming to town? City official sets the record straight after rumors circulate
AFTER rumors spread through a US town, city officials have set the record straight about new restaurants. The speculation comes as Texas Roadhouse confirms it’s prepared for a new law going into effect in New Jersey this week. City officials have clarified an attention-grabbing rumor regarding a new Texas...
614now.com
Central Ohio vineyard closing after 14 years
A Central Ohio winery has announced their impending closure after 14 years in business. Three Oaks Vineyard announced the owners, Pete and Diana Hooverman, will be retiring at the end of 2026. BROUGHT TO YOU BY. The statement said, “2026 will be our last year as a winery. If there’s...
familyvacationsus.com
Generous Portions And Classic American Steaks Have Made This Restaurant A Local Ohio Staple
The biggest steaks and heartiest meals in Ohio are waiting at a hidden local favorite. The Bear’s Den Steakhouse in Cambridge has built a loyal following by serving up oversized portions, juicy cuts of beef, and the kind of classic steakhouse experience that feels unforgettable from the first bite.
WHIZ
Guernsey Brewhouse Celebrates New Ownership
CAMBRIDGE, OH – The Guernsey Brewhouse is raising a glass to a new chapter under new ownership. But the new owners say their biggest goal is keeping the community they’ve grown to love. A ribbon cutting usually marks a new beginning. But for Chris and Stephanie DuBeck, their...
familydestinationsguide.com
8 Donut Shops In Ohio That Are So Good, They’re Practically Famous
Are there donut shops in Ohio that are truly worth the hype?. These 8 donut shops serve fresh, handcrafted treats that keep customers coming back for more!. 1. Buckeye Donuts (Columbus) Some donut shops are good, and some donut shops are open at 3 in the morning, and Buckeye Donuts...
Parkersburg News & Sentinel
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Mardel in Vienna closing
VIENNA – One Vienna restaurant has closed and another Grand Central Avenue business is headed in that direction. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 311 Grand Central Ave. closed recently with no further information available as of Tuesday. The restaurant was boarded up and all online contact options have been disconnected. The sign above the building reads “closed.”
athensindependent.com
The Mine Tavern reopens in Nelsonville
NELSONVILLE, Ohio — “It feels like coming home.”. That’s how Nelsonville resident Brandon Phoenix described The Mine Tavern’s reopening this past Saturday, July 18. Phoenix told the Independent he missed The Mine Tavern “tremendously” during its months-long closure due to a partial wall collapse in February.
WTAP
Broadway Sandwich Shop trying to preserve history
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A longtime Parkersburg staple is turning to the community as it works to tackle needed repairs. Broadway Sandwich Shop — a restaurant that first opened in 1928 — says it is facing building maintenance issues and equipment restoration projects that have become difficult to fund.
familyvacationsus.com
Fine Dining And Prime Steaks Have Made This Historic Chillicothe Restaurant An Ohio Favorite
The heavy wooden doors open to the aroma of sizzling prime steaks, the soft glow of polished dining rooms, and the unmistakable feeling that you’ve stepped somewhere designed to be savored. In downtown Chillicothe, one historic building has become home to an experience that feels every bit as memorable as the city itself.