There’s always a lot happening in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:
Dirty Frank’s Hot Dogs opened its newest location yesterday at 2036 N. High St. near Ohio State’s campus. The space was most recently a Poke Bros. shop. The new location joins the original Dirty Frank’s downtown, a carryout-only Worthington shop, a stand in the Hollywood Casino, and stalls at local stadiums. Dirty Frank’s shared on social media that it will be open in the evenings Wednesdays-Sundays initially, with plans to add lunch hours soon.
A carryout version of Upper Arlington’s Sow Plated, called Sow To Go, opened this week at 435 W. Broad St. in Franklinton. It’s open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, serving a mix of SOW’s signature dishes, coffee, smoothies, and juices. A second Sow To Go location is coming to Green|House in the Short North.
Within the next week, Hoof Hearted Brewing on Fifth will soon be home to a Ray Ray’s Reload food truck. Hoof Hearted opened its own taproom in the old Brothers Drake space earlier this year; while Reload is a new concept truck from the Ray Ray’s team that debuted at The Bottle Shop this summer.
After being closed since July due to a fire, Harvest Bar + Kitchen in Clintonville re-opened this week. This summer a fire at the rear of the building damaged the back entrance and some equipment.
The build-your-own sushi spot Fusian has closed its Westerville location at 79 S. State St. The closure was confirmed via Fusian’s social media.
Tonight – Friday, Nov. 8 – Wario’s Beef & Pork will be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, & Dives. (Sorry, I mistakenly share it as Nov. 1 last week!) Tune it to the Food Network at 9 p.m. to see it.
Also tonight, Barley’s Brewing taps its annual Christmas Ale at 7:30 p.m. This marks the 23nd-annual tapping of its signature holiday ale.
After a brief closure, Martini Modern Italian reopens today in the Short North, with a remodeled dining room and revamped menu.
The Mexpress Taqueria food truck has begun parking at 2519 Summit St., at the corner of Hudson and Summit streets.
The North Market Bridge Park hosts its Taste of the Market gala this Friday, Nov. 8.
Last month, Echo Spirits Distilling Co. landed a spot in USAToday’s list of the Top 10 Rum Distilleries in the country.
