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Rebel without a cause or misunderstood genius? Fukuoka’s hotshot chef, Naoto Ohno, "doesn’t care about the definitions" of French cuisine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/05/food-drink/syn-restaurant-french-fukuoka/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #meat #fish #chefs #fukuoka #frenchdining

With a global approach, Syn gives French cuisine plenty of latitude

Up-and-coming chef Naoto Ohno draws from his rich travel experiences to redefine cooking traditions at his restaurant in Fukuoka.

The Japan Times

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Texas based, ‘vintage-inspired’ sports bar chain opens Buckeyes-themed bar and pizza kitchen - Jack McLaughlin

Texas based, ‘vintage-inspired’ sports bar chain opens Buckeyes-themed bar and pizza kitchen

It’s a good thing the Buckeyes won their week one kickoff against the Longhorns, or else opening a Buckeyes-themed branch of a Texas-based sports bar chain might not have gone over very well in…

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According to ‘The Infatuation,’ these are the best restaurants in Columbus - Jack McLaughlin

According to ‘The Infatuation,’ these are the best restaurants in Columbus

A trendy source from national food news is honing in on Columbus. Last month, The Infatuation released a list of the 23 best eateries in Columbus. The new list follows a story highlighting the city’s…

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National sub chain known for cheesesteaks and cold cuts opening another Central Ohio location - Sav McKee

National sub chain known for cheesesteaks and cold cuts opening another Central Ohio location

A New Jersey based deli chain known for cold and hot subs, plus gooey cheesesteaks, has recently opened hundreds of new storefronts in the past couple of years—around 265 of them. And now…

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Dave Portnoy release review of popular Columbus-style pizzeria - Jack McLaughlin

Dave Portnoy release review of popular Columbus-style pizzeria

Dave Portnoy’s pizza tour of Columbus continues. Until yesterday evening, we believed there were four Columbus pizzerias set to be reviewed on his well-known YouTube series One Bite Pizza Reviews…

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‘ESPN’ mega-star Pat McAfee shouts out Columbus restaurant on his show - Jack McLaughlin

‘ESPN’ mega-star Pat McAfee shouts out Columbus restaurant on his show

If you know about football, you know him as the former standout punter of the Indianapolis Colts. If you know about football-related television, you know him as one of the biggest names in the…

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Popular burger restaurant opening second Columbus location this month

Burgers, beer, and Baby Pac-Man? Count us in. Bareburger, which was named the 51st highest rated burger spot in the country by Yelp in 2023, is opening a second Columbus location at Easton this Friday…

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First Look: Daydreamer Coffee Opens on Campus - Ashley Kimmel

Columbus - Feeds Aug 29

David Portnoy visits multiple pizzerias; here are the details - Sav McKee

David Portnoy visits multiple pizzerias; here are the details

“It was nuts, man. He’s actually super cool,” said Danny Phillips, owner of Bobby Jo’s Pizza. Bobby Jo’s only opened three weeks ago inside Donerick’s Pub at 5225 N. High St., but after David Portnoy…

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After closing in May, incredibly popular Asian restaurant reopening in Short North after community requests - Sav McKee

After closing in May, incredibly popular Asian restaurant reopening in Short North after community requests

Understandably, it’s always hard losing a restaurant that you love, especially one that serves gourmet sushi and delicious Japanese fare. So when The 1126 Restaurant closed in May, they took to heart…

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