Toroya Moroccan Cuisine held the grand opening of its new eatery last September, but now less than a year later, the restaurant has closed its doors. Currently, signage posted to the eatery’s front door indicates it’s for sale, and its listed phone number is no longer operational. Additionally, Toroya’s website reads “The restaurant has closed.”…

While it’s not open just yet, that doesn’t mean it’s too early to take a look inside the new Spaghetti Warehouse location. After the roof of the eatery collapsed last spring, the popular restaurant announced that it planned to move from its original location at 397 W. Broad St. to 150 S. High St., abutting…

If all goes according to plan, we’ll be able to enjoy Cento before the fall. According to a recent social media post, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (CMR) is aiming to open Cento, its new upscale Italian restaurant in German Village, this summer. A CMR representative later confirmed this.  There has not been an exact date announced…

The Arch City boasts one of the largest Pride celebrations in the country, and (at least) the second largest in the Midwest. We want celebrate that. The June issue of 614 Magazine dives into some of the most interesting stories, people and places behind Columbus Pride. From a queer-owned coffee truck attempting to redefine the…

“Repeatedly punched…in the face” One local theft suspect attacked a grocery store employee after being stopped. According to Columbus Police, just before 12 p.m. on March 19, an employee of the Meijer Grocery Store stopped a shoplifter. The individual then “repeatedly punched [the employee] in the face” before fleeing the store with some of the…

Summer is custard season, so it only makes that a popular local concept is launching a number of new locations. According to the website of Whit’s Frozen Custard, the eatery is planning to open not one, not two, but five different central Ohio locations soon. Whit’s will open at the following locations: –1550 Lewis Center…

Former employees have joined a federal lawsuit against Northstar Café, alleging the Columbus eatery paid employees under state minimum wage, mis-distributed tip money and underpaid employees for overtime work. The lawsuit, which was filed on May 25, names Northstar’s Easton and Westerville locations specifically as defendants. “This is pure and simple; This is wage theft,”…

What’s better than fried chicken and beer? How about an entire festival dedicated to the two. On June 3, the 5th annual Columbus Chicken & Beer Festival will be held at Dodge Park, which is located at 667 Sullivant Ave. It will take place from 12-8 p.m. The family-friendly event will feature some of the city’s…

While your dream to take an exclusive tour of the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory might not be in the cards, don’t count out the idea of grabbing a golden ticket just yet. This summer, Seventh Son Brewing Co. will be including golden tickets inside various six-packs of its flagship beers (including Humulus Nimbus, The Scientist…

Tiny PantherPie of the Tiger Let this serve as your regular reminder to not sleep on Pie of the Tiger as one of the city’s true pizza gems. The spot serves pan-style pizzas that owner Faith Pierce describes as a mixture between Sicilian and Detroit style pizza. Tiny Panther features  provolone and cheddar cheese, ham,…