Ashley Kimmel

4 days ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

The 1126 Restaurant will close up shop by the end of the week. The Japanese and sushi joint announced last week on social media that its final day of business will be May 18. The closure comes nearly seven years after the restaurant’s debut in the summer of 2018 at 1126 N. High St. “After 6 incredible years, The 1126 Restaurant will be permanently closed,” according to an Instagram post. “We are deeply sorry for the inconvenience, and grateful for your support, kindness, and memories.

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

Casual restaurant Liberty Social Bar & Kitchen opened its doors late last month with an easy-going vibe and wide-ranging menu. Located at 240 N. Liberty St., formerly Gallup’s Bar & Kitchen, Liberty Social opened its doors on April 26. The restaurant has a full bar with lunch and dinner throughout the week and brunch on the weekends. The space is two levels and can seat up to 240 people. The upper level features a full bar and will be available for parties.

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

A new Fox in the Snow location is slated to open in Westerville later this year. Fox in the Snow Cafe announced on its social media this week that a Westerville location at 79 S. State St. is expected to open in late summer or early fall. Founded by Lauren Culley and Jeff Excell in 2014, this marks Fox in the Snow’s fifth location. The cafe debuted in Italian Village at 1031 N.

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

A North Carolina-based coffee shop has opened its first Ohio location in Upper Arlington’s Kingsdale Center. Bitty & Beau’s Coffee celebrated its grand opening ceremony over the weekend in Upper Arlington at 3110 Kingsdale Center. The coffee shop, established in 2016 by Ben and Amy Wright, employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “We’ve said it from the start — it’s more than just a cup of coffee,” Amy said in a statement.

1 week ago | columbusunderground.com | Ashley Kimmel

It’s been almost two years since a couple of friends came together and started a pop-up coffee business, and now they have a permanent home at Ace of Cups. Blackened Coffee Co. opened April 20 on the back patio of the music venue and bar, Ace of Cups, located at 2619 N. High St. Founded by friends TJ Matisko, Aaron Best and Blaise Bonsignore, Blackened Coffee serves drinks as well as plant-based breakfast sandwiches.