🍴 Say Goodbye: 6 Columbus Restaurants That Closed Last Month

Plus: 💦 6 Stunning Waterfalls To Check Out Around Central Ohio

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Chelsea Wiley
April 06, 2026

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea, here.

It’s never easy to say goodbye to the places that become part of our routines. Whether it was your go-to ice cream stop, a favorite neighborhood BBQ joint, or a late-night campus hang, these spots all played a role in the Columbus food scene. Every month brings exciting new openings, but it also means we sometimes have to close the chapter on longtime favorites. This month’s list includes a mix of sudden closures and bittersweet farewells after decades in business. Here’s a look at the restaurants and bars Columbus said goodbye to recently.

🧑‍🍳 Three Ohio Chefs Named James Beard Award Finalists For 2026
Three Ohio chefs are headed to the national stage as James Beard Award finalists. Here’s who made the list and where you can try their food.

💦 6 Stunning Waterfalls To Check Out Around Central Ohio
It’s waterfall season around Central Ohio, and we’ve got some beautiful spots to check out around town. Ready to go chasing some waterfalls, my friends?

Headlines 📰 

💵 A proposed 2% ticket tax to help fund a potential women’s pro soccer team in Columbus is heading to City Council, but not without some concerns. Here’s what to know ahead of the upcoming vote. (WOSU)

🔨 Central Ohio has plenty of resources to help you tackle DIY projects without breaking the bank. From tool libraries to maker spaces, here’s where to get started. (Axios Columbus)

🏈 The Columbus Aviators made their debut at Historic Crew Stadium with a strong crowd of more than 14,000 fans. While the team took a loss, the energy around Columbus’ newest franchise is already building. (NBC4)

☀️ Weather: 57 and mostly sunny

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🏈 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This April
There’s so much happening around Columbus this month that it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a great month to be a sports fan (Crew, Clippers, CBJ, Aviators, OSU Spring Game,, and more) but there’s also plenty of concerts, theatre performances, and so much more. Have a great April, Columbus!

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- Chelsea