Shake Shack
Fourth Shake Shack location in Greater Cincinnati area, opening in Kenwood Square shopping center. Will be open 10:30 AM to 10 PM Sunday-Thursday and 10:30 AM to 11 PM Friday-Saturday. Opening day features custom tote bags for first guests and $1 donation per sandwich to Operation Giveback.
The Mason Jar
Steakhouse restaurant described as casual place with sports and 86-inch TVs, owner wants it to be the best food in Wapakoneta
Pepp & Dolores
Italian restaurant owned by Thunderdome Restaurant Group expanding to Deerfield Township. Construction set to begin within a month and wrap up by August or September. Will be located next to a new Eagle location at the District at Deerfield mixed-use development.
Losanti
Cincinnati-based Italian steakhouse opening second location in Franklinton neighborhood. 6,000-square-foot restaurant with 250-seat capacity, featuring USDA Prime steaks, handmade pasta, and scratch-made dishes using family recipes.
Hampton Inn & Suites Beavercreek
Three-story, 160-room Hampton hotel proposed for construction on five acres. Developer is Mason-based HiFive Development Services. Project awaiting city council approval.
The Coffee Pot
Breakfast restaurant under new ownership by Mike and Candace Hughes from Today’s Smoke BBQ. Currently undergoing renovations with no announced reopening date. Will serve eggs, toast, omelets, sandwiches and coffee with some menu changes based on community input.
Rooster Kitchen
Thai food truck expanding to brick-and-mortar location in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, serving homemade-style Thai street food including Pad Thai. Owner just signed contract and hopes to open around July 15.
Nusantara Indo Kitchen
New Indonesian restaurant concept serving slow-cooked dishes including beef rendang, atomic curry dishes and freshly grilled satay. Will be one of the few dedicated Indonesian restaurants in Columbus. Located at corner of N High Street and E Como Avenue in Clintonville.
Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness location opening at TruePointe retail project in Hilliard. Serves made-to-order bowls, appetizers and sides. Franchisee is Smit Patel working with his brother Dhruv Patel, Anshu Garg and Parth Pandya.
Dapper Dog Tavern
New location from Shakers Public House owners opening as Dapper Dog Tavern. Will serve gastropub items with limited kitchen, maintaining same drink menu including $1 power hour. Located at corner of Broadway and Grove City Road, sharing space with Heritage Cycles bike shop.