Forget the six-hour drive. Bristol Republic, a new country bar and restaurant, will bring Nashville, Tennessee, right to Columbus’ own backyard. Beginning this weekend, the 5,000-square-foot restaurant will feature “competition quality” barbecue, live music and an extended selection of bourbon. “So many people travel down ...

The Lantern brunch squad headed to best brunch winner Hangover Easy Wednesday morning to give our takes on Ohio State’s most popular stop for all things brunch. The local favorite is known for its cheap prices, huge delicious pancakes (that come in special seasonal flavors) ...

In the summer of 1986, Robin Bennett walked nervously into the small 17th Avenue and High sandwich shop with her date, unsure of what the day would have in store for her. As a reporter for The Lantern, she had been spending more and more ...

Since Lisa and Lindsey Rusch were 8 years old, they knew they wanted to pursue careers in the food industry. Brekkie Shack the restaurant the twin sisters opened in October, is that childhood dream come to fruition. “We just absolutely loved baking growing up,” Lisa ...

A new fast-casual restaurant with a menu that incorporates healthy ingredients in a variety of green, grain and broth-based bowls has taken residence on High Street and opens to the Columbus and Ohio State community Friday. CoreLife Eatery aims to provide nutritious meals for everyone, ...

It was a post on Instagram that put Perrie Wilkof in action. The image was from Cellar Door Provisions, a restaurant in Chicago that was offering free food for federal workers impacted by the government shutdown. The next morning, Wilkof went to her restaurant Dough ...

After a three-year hiatus as an off-campus dining option, Charleys Philly Steaks celebrated the grand opening of its new university location at High Street on Tuesday. The first-ever Charleys Philly Steaks location was founded on Ohio State’s campus in 1986 by Charley Shin while he ...

Aimee and Brandon Harper tried their first Liege wafel during a hiking trip out west. The married couple fell in love with the particular style of Belgian waffle and wondered why the food industry in their hometown of Columbus had not yet picked up on ...

After 41 years near Ohio State’s campus, Mama’s Pasta and Brew announced on Monday that it will officially close its doors on Nov. 30. The beloved campus dive bar and restaurant released a statement on its Facebook page stating that the university has bought the ...

After 13 years on High Street, Mad Mex officially closed its doors on Monday, as first reported by the Columbus Dispatch. Originally Gateway’s first restaurant, Mad Mex is known for their “fresh Cal-Mex” and popular “Big Booty ‘Ritas,” which was one of the few spots ...