🍣 This New Columbus Buffet Is Basically Seafood Disney World

Plus: 🍴 Ohio Is Closer Than Ever To Its First Michelin Star

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Chelsea Wiley
April 09, 2026

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Hello, Thursday! Chelsea, here.

We told you it was coming, but I’m happy to say, it has arrived. Umi Buffet is going to become a favorite in Columbus, I fear. From its cozy yet clean atmosphere to the absolutely insane amount of food choices, you can certainly eat your fill in style. Take a peek inside, but I’m warning you, it’s going to make you want to change your lunch plans.

🍴 Ohio Is Closer Than Ever To Its First Michelin Star
The Michelin Guide is officially moving into the Great Lakes region, and Ohio is right in the mix. It’s a big moment for 6 cities in the area, and yes, it brings the state a lot closer to its first Michelin star.

Headlines 📰 

🍽️ Wolf’s Ridge Brewing will be opening its Worthington Inn location later this month. (NBC4)

😍 Midwest Living has named Granville one of the Midwest’s Best Small Towns. As part of that list, they did an individual profile on how to spend a day in Granville, which you can read here. (Midwest Living)

🚨 Ohio lawmakers want to place restrictions on sports betting. One of the bills would force wagers to be placed in-person, among other things, while another would ban specialized bets like parlays and prop bets, as well as gambling on college sports. (10TV)

☀️ Weather: 76 and sunny. Could be one of the best weather days of 2026.

Coming Up This Week 📆

Coming Up This Month 📆

🏈 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