Salt & Straw
Salt & Straw ice cream shop making its Texas debut in Dallas. Known for innovative and unique ice cream flavors like honey lavender, pear and bleu cheese, and strawberry honey balsamic with black pepper. Founded by cousins Tyler and Kim Malek in Portland in 2011.
Bonchon
Korean fried chicken restaurant opening in remodeled 2,918 square foot storefront. Chain representative confirms March 2026 opening after delays from original March 2025 target.
Salt & Straw
Innovative ice cream shop known for unique flavor combinations, taking over former Great Harvest Bread Co. location. Founded by cousins Kim and Tyler Malek, part of 57-location national chain.
Mo’ Bettahs
Fast-casual Hawaiian restaurant chain opening new location. Construction set to begin March 23, 2026 and wrap by June 26, 2026. New construction spanning 2,202 square feet.
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.
Village Coffee House
Coffee shop coming to downtown Elida, sharing space with The Story Room. Menu will feature coffees, espressos, loose leaf teas and soft serve ice cream. Owner’s first venture into coffee industry.