🍴A New Mediterranean Spot Is Headed To The Scioto Mile

Plus: 🍔 5 Mouthwatering Drive-In Restaurants You Need To Visit In Ohio

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Chelsea Wiley
January 13, 2026

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Josh Dalton is bringing a new Mediterranean restaurant to the Scioto Mile. It’s called Amara, and it’s built around the idea of meals meant to be shared. The menu draws from Dalton’s travels across the Mediterranean, with fresh breads, vegetables, and housemade dips. Dalton says he wants it to feel warm and unhurried, a place where people can sit together and really enjoy a meal. It’s opening this spring and we’ve got all of the details.

🍺 BrewDog Shutters Two Columbus-Area Taprooms
BrewDog has shared an update on its Columbus presence, including the closure of two neighborhood bars in Downtown Columbus. Here’s what’s changing and what’s sticking around.

🍔 5 Mouthwatering Drive-In Restaurants You Need To Visit In Ohio
Get ready to hit the road and discover Ohio’s most iconic drive-ins. These spots serve up everything from double burgers to frosty root beer that make the drive worth it. I hope you’re all hungry because you’ve got something delicious to try.

Headlines 📰 

🏒 The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired head coach Dean Evason and hired Rick Bowness as his replacement. The move comes as the team sits near the bottom of the Eastern Conference despite snapping a recent losing streak. (ESPN)

🥪 Central Ohio food pantries are busier than ever, serving record-breaking crowds and over a million meals in 2025, and they expect even more demand in 2026 while the community keeps shelves stocked. (NBC4)

🏀 Celebrated artist and author Kadir Nelson is appearing at the King Arts Complex on Jan. 14 to discuss his new illustrated book, Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game, which traces the sport’s history through art and storytelling. The conversation will explore Nelson’s lifelong love of basketball, representation in art, and the cultural impact of the game. (Matter News)

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