Columbus-area BBQ restaurant announces closure, following heart attack of owner
A Hilliard barbeque spot that once survived a fire is now calling it quits. Legacy Smokehouse will close its doors after service on May 31. The concept, which opened in 2018, suffered a serious blaze in late 2021 that kept the eatery’s brick and mortar space closed until May of
Police execute search warrant on local massage parlor; arrest made on prostitution charges
Following the Columbus city attorney and county prosecutor shutting down a pair of spas late last week, another Central Ohio self-care spot has landed in hot water. According to a Facebook post from the city of Powell, a search warrant was executed
Popular Tex-Mex chain teases new Central Ohio location
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A popular Ohio-based Tex-Mex restaurant may be preparing to expand in Pickerington – again. Local Cantina shared a cryptic social media post, hinting about “something new” in the city. “Maybe we’ve been keeping a little secret here in Pickerington,” the post reads. As of May 18, the restaurant had stopped short of confirming
Popular coffee chain announces 48-ounce ‘bucket drinks’ coming soon
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A popular coffee and donut chain is super-sizing their menu starting this weekend. Dunkin’ will roll out a whopping 48 oz coffee served in a bucket beginning on Friday May 22. The company soft-launched the concept back in February, and the buckets went viral on TikTok and Instagram. The company
Columbus food truck closing after 14 years
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A popular Korean food truck has announced they will close after 14 years in business. Ajumama announced the closure in a message to followers on social media. Owner and chef Laura Lee cited rising food costs, equipment needs, health, and other opportunities in the message. The post said, “May 30th 2026 will be the last…
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New concept dedicated to viral dirty soda trend now open
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People are turning in their ice coffees for fun-colored fizzy drinks. The viral dirty soda trend has exploded across America, landing right in Columbus. The Soda Pop Company launched in early 2026 combining Owner Tresha (who requested her lats name not be published) love for carbonated beverages with a fun twist of customization. The
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