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The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > opinion > letters > 04/25/2026 > wendys-dave-thomas-columbus > 89757357007

Wendy's isn't what it used to be: Dave wouldn't like it | Letter

4+ hour, 38+ min ago  (181+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Wendy's isn't what it used to be: Dave wouldn't like it | Letter Dave wouldn't recognize Wendy's Re "Building a burger empire," April 19: I read the article about one of Columbus's iconic originals, Wendy's fast-food restaurants. It was…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > picture-gallery > entertainment > dining > 04/25/2026 > the-top-steak-house > 89643744007

Check out The Top Steak House

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (14+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Check out The Top Steak House...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > entertainment > dining > 04/25/2026 > the-top-steak-house-classic-columbus-restaurant-1950s-supper-club > 89552877007

The Top has kept a classic Columbus steakhouse vibe going for 71 years

3+ hour, 20+ min ago  (794+ words) Naugahyde booths. Wood paneling. Dim lights and piano music. Well into this era of AI, the broccoli cut and Ryan Day, The Top Steak House remains black-and-white television, beehive hairdos and Woody Hayes. And that's just how owners Matt and…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > press-release > story > 178476 > kickers-announces-vertical-integration-model-supporting-morro-bay-maritime-economic-development

Kicker's Announces Vertical Integration Model Supporting Morro Bay Maritime Economic Development

19+ hour, 38+ min ago  (412+ words) The Columbus Dispatch Kicker's Announces Vertical Integration Model Supporting Morro Bay Maritime Economic Development MORRO BAY, CA " April 24, 2026 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Kicker's, a Morro Bay seafood establishment, has announced the implementation of a comprehensive vertical integration model designed to strengthen the local…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > news > local > 04/24/2026 > wild-prairie-flower-farm-struggles-with-heat-and-crop-damage > 89776083007

Central Ohio flower farm in 'dire straits' after heat

14+ hour, 3+ min ago  (263+ words) A central Ohio flower farm says it is in "very dire straits" after weeks of extreme heat and crop challenges, prompting its owners to seek outside work while trying to keep the business afloat. In a social media post shared…...

USA TODAY
dispatch. com > story > money > food > 04/17/2026 > fast-food-chain-picked-best-burger-most-expensive > 89643693007

This fast food chain won best burger. But eating there will cost you

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (254+ words) Americans have spoken on what they believe is the best fast-food burger. A newly released You Gov study surveyed Americans about their dining preferences, including where they turn for their favorite fast-food burger. The consensus? Five Guys. Specializing in hamburgers,…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > entertainment > dining > 04/23/2026 > ohio-state-sonny-styles-burrito-chipotle-through-april-30 > 89752824007

Pre-NFL draft, OSU standout Sonny Styles teams up with Chipotle

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (342+ words) The new meal of champions? For one Ohio State Buckeye about to get a call from the NFL, it's a double-wrapped, double-chicken Chipotle burrito with a walloping 100 grams of protein. OSU linebacker Sonny Styles, projected as a first-round pick in…...

Columbus Monthly
dispatch. com > story > lifestyle > food > 04/23/2026 > avishar-barua-on-season-3-of-food-networks-24-in-24-competition-show > 89735955007

Agni's Avishar Barua to compete on Food Network's '24 in 24"

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (218+ words) Columbus chef Avishar Barua, owner of Joya's in Worthington and Agni in the Brewery District, will appear April 26 on season 3 of the Food Network show "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing." Described by Food Network as "part culinary marathon and part social…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > entertainment > dining > 04/22/2026 > columbus-restaurants-offer-food-deals-earth-day-ohio > 89732887007

Earth Day deals in Columbus feature free food, vegan specials

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (120+ words) While parks, cleanups and community events are celebrating'Earth Day'across central Ohio, some Columbus restaurants are also joining in " offering free meals and plant-based specials. The promotions overlap with'Columbus Vegan Dining Week, which runs April 19 through April 25 and highlights plant-based dining…...

The Columbus Dispatch
dispatch. com > story > entertainment > dining > 04/22/2026 > columbus-food-spots-ranked-among-nations-best-in-usa-today-10best-tour-hall-farmers-market > 89715455007

USA TODAY names Columbus food spots among nation's best

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (397+ words) If Columbus is known for one thing, it's food " and national rankings are continuing to back that up. Several central Ohio staples landed on'USA TODAY's 2026 10 BEST Readers' Choice Awards lists, highlighting the region's farmers markets, food halls, tours, and public…...