🍴 The Best New Restaurants To Try In Columbus This Month

Plus: ✈️ Columbus Just Got A New Daily Nonstop Flight To Los Angeles

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Chelsea Wiley
April 01, 2026

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea, here.

April has officially arrived, and so has a fresh batch of new restaurants to try around Columbus. From all-you-can-eat seafood feasts to cozy neighborhood sushi spots and a long-awaited Worthington pizza comeback, this month’s lineup is seriously stacked. Whether you’re in the mood for something quick and casual or a full sit-down experience, there’s a new spot with your name on it. We rounded up the latest openings so you can plan your next night out without overthinking it. Trust us, your “restaurants to try” list is about to get a lot longer.

✈️ Columbus Just Got A New Daily Nonstop Flight To Los Angeles
Skipping the layover just got a lot easier. Columbus travelers can now fly nonstop to Los Angeles with a brand new daily route.

🧑‍🚀 Ohio Is Helping Send Astronauts Back To The Moon With Artemis II
NASA is heading back to the moon today, and Ohio is playing a major role. Here’s how local engineers are helping make it happen.

Headlines 📰 

🌳 Ohio’s outdoor recreation industry is booming, generating $20 billion in 2024 and supporting more than 150,000 jobs. With new parks, trails, and major investments across the state, it’s clear that getting outside isn’t just good for your health, it’s big business too. (Axios Columbus)

🏠 High school students from Columbus and Upper Arlington teamed up to tackle the city’s affordable housing crisis, presenting real solutions to local leaders. The collaboration didn’t just spark ideas, it built lasting connections across communities. (WOSU)

🚧 Construction season is ramping up across Ohio, and officials are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert in work zones. With thousands of crashes each year and lives at stake, it’s a reminder that a little caution goes a long way. (NBC4)

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Have a great Wednesday, Columbus! And if you’re feeling a little gloomy, reminise with me over the time a nurse at Grant Hospital took one of the most perfect sunrise pics of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.

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- Chelsea