Friday Meals Bites: Fox within the Snow headed to Westerville, Ampersand expands, Milo’s Deli returning

There’s all the time loads taking place within the Columbus restaurant world! Right here’s the newest information:

• Fox within the Snow introduced revealed this week that it’s including a fifth retailer, this one at 79 S. State St. in Uptown Westerville. The store was previously a location for Fusian. The bakery and low store is aiming for a summer time opening. Fox within the Snow first opened in Italian Village in 2014, increasing to German Village, New Albany, and most not too long ago to Dublin.
• Talking of Westerville, Ampersand Asian Supper Membership opened its second location in Uptown this week. Situated in a brand new construct at 32 W. State St., the brand new Ampersand options noodle bowls, rice bowls, small plates, and a full bar.
• Milo’s Deli introduced this week that it’s returning to Franklinton after a protracted hiatus. The brand new location can be 401 W. City St. within the former Strongwater Meals & Spirits area. Milo’s is operated by a number of the identical household as Tommy’s Diner, and initially stood on West Broad Road earlier than closing and working as a caterer. The brand new Milo’s is about to open this summer time.
• Draft Day Sports activities Bar has opened within the former Smokehouse Brewing at 1130 Dublin Rd. Along with a full bar with a craft beer-heavy menu, Draft Day serves quite a lot of bar snacks, burgers, hen sandwiches, and wings.
• Dan the Baker simply accomplished an enlargement of his area Grandview, including new counters, seating, and different options. The brand new entrance is positioned at 1042 Ridge Rd.
• Chef Justin Wotring introduced Caroline’s, a brand new sandwich-centric pop-up taking place at Bear’s Bagels this summer time. Caroline’s will open each Thursday by June-August, beginning at 5 p.m. The primary pop-up is scheduled for June 5.
• Pickle Park & Pub was introduced for Astor Place, the growing neighborhood round Decrease.com Area. Slated to open in January 2026, the power spans greater than 17,000 discipline with pickleball courts, a restaurant, two bars, and extra.
• Shakers Public Home, which moved to Worthington final 12 months after their authentic location burned down, has re-established itself on the West Aspect with a daily spot for a meals truck. Their truck can be open at 4321 W. Broad St. from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or sell-out) Tuesdays by Saturdays.

Some nice culinary occasions!

• This Friday, Could 9, Brioso Espresso hosts a latte artwork and low tasting competitors at its Lengthy Road retailer. The competitors begins at 7 p.m. and is open to the general public. baristas can enter for $10, which will get donated to Religion Mission.
• Columbus Month-to-month journal hosts its spring cocktail competitors at The Vue on Tuesday, Could 13. The night consists of competing creations from space bars and eating places whereas visitors get to sip drinks and vote on their favorites.
• Columbus Meals Adventures simply introduced its newest Style Of dinner, this one titled Style of Algeria, on Could 28. The occasion takes place on the Riverview Worldwide Middle, and is a fundraiser for the middle.

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