RECALL ALERT: produce sold at Central Ohio grocery stores recalled for listeria contamination

Well, this isn’t so peachy. A nationwide recall has been issued for peaches sold at major grocery stores nationwide, including here in Central Ohio, such as Walmart, Kroger, Target and Trader Joe’s.

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Selena Gomez-owned ice cream concept comes to Columbus

Something sweet and celebrity-owned has landed in Columbus. Serendipity Ice Cream, which is co-owned by singer Selena Gomez, has opened mobile carts in both Ohio Stadium and the Schottenstein Center…

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After financial woes, 15 year old Columbus bar announces plans for closure

In September, a mainstay Old North bar posted on Facebook that things weren’t looking great for them financially, “for some time.” Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint said on Facebook…

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Popular international discount supermarket opening in this Central Ohio city for first time ever

Fresh, quality food all at a discounted price (compared to other grocery stores) is on its way to the West Side of Central Ohio. An ALDI is opening in London, OH for the first time ever…

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Columbus-area pizzeria wins nation’s best garlic knots at International Pizza Expo

For the first time ever, the International Pizza Expo set up shop in Columbus, and local restaurant owners didn’t fail to bring their A-game. The Expo, which was held Oct. 26-27 at the Greater…

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Former High Bank mixologist launching cocktail bar in former Light of the Seven Matchsticks space

While one of the Columbus area’s most celebrated cocktail spots, Light of the Seven Matchsticks, closed when Natalie’s in Worthington shuttered in 2022, a chic new concept is now ready to replace it.

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Fancy a multicourse Japanese haute cuisine in the clouds? The region’s top airlines are sparing no expense to satiate your appetite. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/02/food-drink/airline-food-japan-tourism-boom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #ana #jal #aviation #japanesecuisine #travel #vegan #finedining
How airlines are refining their in-flight food in Japan's tourism boom

With chef collaborations, exclusive pours and vegan choices, the region’s top carriers are taking their meals for premium class passengers to new heights.

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With the cold weather settling in, warm up with a little heat from "mābō dōfu," a spicy stew of tofu and pork. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/02/food-drink/mabo-dofu-umami-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables
A Sichuan-inspired classic gets an umami boost

Toss in some shiitake mushrooms into your 'mābō dōfu,' a spicy stew of tofu and pork, for a savory boost.

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