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By Margaret Marten, Editor
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019
Bonobos menswear opened in September at 883 N. High St.
SeeSaw restaurant opened at 906 N. High St. Operated by chef Jonathon Sawyer and others
Poindexter Coffee opened at 750 N. High St.
Other recent openings Rooh at 685 N. High, Woodhouse Vegan Cafe at 851 N. Fourth St., Ruth's Chris Steak House, Moxy Columbus Short North at 800 N. High
Belgian Iron Wafel closed at 19 W. Russell.
Additional Closings: & Juice Company, Fabian's Deep Dish Pizza, Fuzzy's Tacos, Harvy & Ed's Delicatessen.
Revolution Cycles closed at 1201 N. High, separate articleSEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019
Happy Little Treats Bakery, 1247 N. High. Owner Erin Hall. Rebrand.
Shake Shack opened at 740 N. High St.
Graduate Columbus hotel, 750 N. High St. opening
Graduate Columbus hotel mural. Artists Ryan "Yanoe" Sarfati and Eric "Zouch" Skotnes
Fireproof Short North restaurant opened at 1026 N. High St.
CRMD opened at 1190 N. High. Owners Kristina Duong and Benjamin Stoyka
Coming Attractions: SeeSaw restaurant, Bonobos, Townhall restaurant, Rooh restaurant, Northstar Cafe expansion, Zaftig Brewing Co., DiCarlo's Pizza, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Saucy Brew Works, Budd Dairy Food Hall
Departures: Fount leathergoods, owners Phillip Wachter and Jackie Wachter comments
Passings: Jim Cowan and Fred Maloof
JULY/AUGUST 2019
Ampersand Asian Supper Club opened at 940 N. High St. Owner Megan Ada, Chef Joshua Cook
Fours: Spirits on High at 1120 N. High, a rebrand of Barrel on High. Owner Scott Ellsworth
CRMD opened at 1190 N. High - brief mention
Coming Attractions: Lululemon Athletica, SeeSaw, Bonobos, Shake Shack, Townhall, Rooh, Fireproof Short North, Northstar Cafe's expansion, Zaftig Brewing Co., DiCarlo's Pizza, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Saucy Brew Works, Cup O' Joe, Budd Dairy Food Hall
Closings: Manhood + Home, 1127 N. High. Owner Rob Lyons, r design & printing co. (Full article included in this issue about r design)
Death: Levent Isik
MAY/JUNE 2019
Bristol Republic opened at 1124 N. High St. Owner Brian Swanson
Kilwins opened at 662 N. High Owners Ernie Malas and Stephanie Malas
Del Mar SoCal Kitchen opened at 705 N. High St. Owner Cameron Mitchell
Lincoln Social opened at 711 N. High St. Owner Cameron Mitchell
Coming attractions: Ampersand Asian Supper Club, Northstar Cafe expansion, SeeSaw Restaurant, Fireproof Restaurant, Rooh, Graduate Hotel, Shake Shack, Stauf's Coffee, Budd Dairy Food Hall, Bonobos, Zaftig Brewing, DiCarlo's Pizza, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Saucy Brew Works
Departures: Bishops Cuts/Colors closed at 611 N. High St. Owner Kellie Wurtzman; Short North Tattoo closed at 1042 N. High St. and moved as Sero Tattoo Collective to 14 Oakland Park Ave.; Westie's Tavern closed in December at 685 N. High St. Owner Tony Selimi; Clothe Ohio closed at 867 N. High St. Owners Dustin Fisher and Elliott Fisher
MARCH/APRIL 2019
Local Cantina opened at 600 N. High St. Owner George Tanchevski
Duecento IV opened in Italian Village at 200 E. Fourth Ave. Owners Andrew Losinske and Ted Lawson
Coming attractions: Saucy Brew Works, Goody Boy Diner + Dive, Lincoln Social Rooftop, Del Mar SoCal Kitchen
Departures: CubShrub closed at 749 N. High St. Owner Niki Quinn and Josh Quinn. Oats & Barley Market closed a 970 N. High St.; Blick Art Materials closed at 612 N. High St.; Marcus Brewer died - an artist registered at Sharon Weiss Gallery
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019
The Lox Bagel Shop opened at 772 N. High St. Owner Kevin Crowley
Belgian Iron Wafel Co. opened by 19 W. russell St. Owners Aimee and Brandon Harper, Chef Thomas Brown
Penzone Salon + Spa moved to 967 N. High St. Owners Charles and Debbie Penzone
Michael's Goody Boy diner closed at 1144 N. High St. for renovations orchestrated by Chris Corso and Jim Velio
Short North Food Hall at 1112 N. High has new vendors El Hefe, Columbus Burger Bar, Vinny's Italian
Kiln Mercantile closed at 988 N. High St. Owners Marc Desrosiers and Maren Roth
Basil Restaurant closed at 1124 N. High St. Owner Rhome Ruanphae and Brian Swanson plan a new concept in the space
Darryl Mendelson and Ro-z Mendelson lost their mother Sylvia Mendelson
Arts-related retirements: Sherri Geldin replaced by Johanna Burton; Katie Kramer replaces Jon Cook; Susan Pringel replaces Willim Goldsmith; Mary Gray , Eric Lyttle retiring; Travis Hoewischer stepping down
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018
C.Krueger's Finest Baked Foods opened at 17 E. Brickel St. Owner Cheryl Krueger
United Dairy Farmers reopened at 900 N. High St.
Verizon and Serendipity Labs
House Beer renamed Bourbon & Barley Saloon at 843 N. High st. Owner Tom Kincaid
Stack City Burger closed at 600 N. High St.
Just Cause closed at 1357 N. High. Owner Kelli Beightler
Prologue Bookshop opened at 841 N. High St. Owner Daniel Brewster article
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
Dick Allen, owner of Zeno's Bar & Pub died
Vamp Official is moving to The Castle
Yoga-Well-Being will open at 296 W. 4th Ave. Owner Sipra Pimputkar
Other Openings: Thread, owner Miranda Boyle t 930 N. High, The Blowout Bar at 941 N. High St., The 1126 Restaurant on High St., Serrendipity Labs at 886 N. High,
Short North Alliance moved from 21 E. 5th Avenue to 886 N. High
Departures: Pies & Pints closes at 1020 N. High, Joseph Editions closes at 17 W. Russell to online, Flower Child Vintage moves from High St. to 233 E. 5th Ave
(No) Sheep Gallery opened at 17 W. Russell in SeptemberJULY/AUGUST 2018
Harvey & Ed's deli opened at 698 N. High St. in June
White Castle development complete. Restaurant opened at 965 N. High in July
Penzone Salon + Spa moving from 640 N. High to The Castle
Bishops Cuts/Color opened at 611 N. High St. in May. Owner Kellie Wurtzman
Warby Parker opened at 601 N. High
Belgian Iron Wafel will open by year's end at 19 W. Russell St.
Created Hardwood opened in May at 16 W. Poplar Ave. Owners Dwain Hicks, Jon Hicks, Phillip Hicks
& Juice Co., 991 N. High St., opened - article
Other openings: Jackson Creative Cooperative, JE Fashion House, Koulian Jewelers, Mac's, A Proper Pub (rebrand), Heartfelt Yoga
Departures: Ram Restaurant & Brewery closed, Yoga on High (moved a block), pm gallery retires
MAY/JUNE 2018
Short North Food Hall, 1112 N. High St. opened. Owner Chris Corso
Budd Dairy Food Hall, TownHall, Eagle Food & Beer Hall mentioned
Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1101 N. 4th St., expanded
BrewDog USA opened at 1175 N. High. Owners James Watt and Artin Dickie
Westies opened at 685 N. High to replace Branch. Owner Tony Selimi
Eugene's Canteen, 765 N. High replaced Da Levee. Owner Justin Boehme
Short North Fitness, 1137 N. High closed
MARCH/APRIL 2018
Just Cause opened at 1357 N. High. Owner Kelli Beightler
Glean, 815 N. High St., expanded. Owner Dawn McCombs
Surprise Modern Party + Cocktail Goods moved to Clintonville
Ambushed, 16 W. Poplar, moves to Gahanna. Owner Amy Bush
La Jeune Mariee Maids & Social Occasions, 642 N. High, sold to Tany Hartman and moved downtown.
LUXEredux Bridal Boutique, 642 N. High, expanding. Owner Lindsay Fork
Karla Rothan retired from Stonewall Columbus
Bunn-Minnick Pipe Organ Co. , 875 Michigan Ave., closed and sold the building
Kevin Malcolm Jones attacked in Mike's Grill at 724 N. High St. on March 1
Long list of upcoming businesses
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
Fuzzy's Taco Shop opens at 479 N. High St.
Biscuit & Branch at 685 N. High St. changes name to Branch: Bourbon Bar
Roaming Goat & Coffee Co. takes over Impero Coffee at 849 N. High. Owner Jason Thomas
Second Sole closes at 662 N. High St. Manager Randy Benedict
Level Dining Lounge space taken over by Monarch Cocktail Lounge at 700 N. High. Owner Shawn Shahnazi
Three bars closed in December: Park Street Patio, Social Room, and Park Street Saloon
Park Street Cantina, owners Sam and Fadi Michael, and High Five Spice Emporium may lose liquor license
Short North Deli, 841 N. High St., owner Tom Kincaid, closes
Caffe Apropos, 443 W. Third, closes
Three Dog Bakery, 611 N. High St., Owner Susan Gates, closes
Coming Attractions: White Castle, Orangetheory Fitness, 977 N. High; Harvey & Ed's, 698 N. High; Pillar Technology Group, Force, Espellette Catering at 711 N. High; and more
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017
Hai Poké Restaurant opened 647 N. High St. Owners Nile Woodson and Mico Cordero
Middle West Spirits adds Service Bar and Restaurant at 1230 Courtland Ave. Owners Brady Konya and Ryan Lang
The Angry Baker Cakes & Pastries opened at 1247 N. High St. Owners Erin Hall and Vicki Hink
The Bitter Barista and Little Ghost Roasters opened at 249 King Ave. Owner Wyatt Burk
Le Chocoholique at 601 N. High St. closed. Owner Monica Barr and Justin Barr.
Roots Records at 1357 N. High St. closed
Grandview Mercantile moved from 873 N. High St. to Grandview. Owner Sharon O'Brien
Coming Attractions: 160over990, DGD Group, Thread at 904 N. High St.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017
Jolie Occasions opened by 864 N. High St. Owner Stephanie Tersigni
The Optical. Co, owner Dr. Craig Miller, opened at 870 N. High St.
Vamp Official, owner Ellen Shirk, opened at 997 N. High St.
Departures: Groove U music career college; Elena's Specialty Cakes, 1247 N. High, owner Elena Birukow; Spring Cleaners and Laundry, 875 N. Fourth St., owner Dorothy Gall.
Coming Attractions: Belgian Iron Wafel Co. at 19 W. Russell St.; Thread at 940 N. High
RIP: Randy Tarr of Great Things on High
JULY/AUGUST 2017
Tastings – A Wine Experience opened at 958 N. High St. Owner Ross Bailey
Two Truths bar, 1205 N. High St. operated by Adam Singh, chef Derick Smith, bartender Mike Schaaf opened
Royal Rhino Club Barbershop and Lounge opened at 993 N. Fourth St. Owner Charles Penzone
Freedom a la Cart operates at Northside Library Annie Maude's Cafe - named after Annie Maude Battelle
Drunch Eatery & Bar, 995 N. Fourth St., opens. Owners Dustin Brafford and Denisa Suta
KILN menswear opens at 988 N. High St Owners Marc Desrosiers and Maren Roth
Comings Attractions: Babalu Tapas & Tacos, Serendipity Labs, Hai Poke, Junction Cookhouse and Bar, Cameron Mitchell restaurants, BrewDog, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Mikey's Late Night Slice, Candle Lab (new locations)
Departures: Bend Active, Short North Parlor Room, Green Olive Co., Family Dollar Store
MAY/JUNE 2017
Fount opened March 2017 at 668 N. High
Short North Deli opened at 841 N. High St. April 2017 Owner Tom Kincaid
Beth Vogt opened Over The Counter at 5596 N. Hhigh St.
United Dairy Farmers (UDF) at 900 N. High St. is undergoing redevelopment
Closings: American Apparel, 1221 N. High; Robert Mason Co., 17 Brickel St.
Deaths: Ursula Lanning, Martha MarcomMARCH/APRIL 2017
Weston Wolfe bought the Circus House
Biscuit & Branch opened at 685 N. High St. in January 2017, owner Tony Selimi
Cosecha Cocina opened March 2017 at 987 N. Fourth St., owner Chris Crader, chef Silas Caeton
Closings: Buns and Brews, z Pizza, Evil Twin, Glam 356, Double Comfort, Raw Material Salon
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017
Bend Active opened December 2016 at 1104 N. High. Owners Adam and Laura Heller.
Dustin and Elliott Fisher opened Clothe Ohio at 867 N. High St. November 2016.
Premium Cloth, 1242 N. High St. opened November 2016. Owner Danny Coleman
Mmelo Boutique Confections opened December 2016. Owners Michelle Allen and Paul Freeth
Closings: Maotef Comics and Gifts, 997 N. High St.; Whit's Frozen Custard, 841 N. High; What The Rock?!, 1194 N. High moved to 3039 Indianola
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016
The Angry Baker opened August 2016 at 247 King Ave., owner Vicki Hink and manager Kate Chapman.
SmartFix offers mobile phone repair. Owner Bizrat Misghinna opened at 1196 N. High St. September 2016.
Photographer Harry Williams Jr.'s photos of Mike's Grill (Willard McCoy) noticed by Mendy Hammond.
Westminster-Thurber Community, 777 Neil Avenue changes name to Ohio Living Westminster-Thurber
Mark Wood of Wood Companies markets high-end apartments under new name Wood Boutique Collection
Kit and Ace, at 17 East Bricket St. closed summer 2016
Crawford & Masters, 1177 N. High St. closed October 2016.
Rob Wagner, owner of Exile, 893 N. Fourth St., passed away
Opening Reminders: Ram Restaurant & Brewery, GoreMade Pizza, Del Baggio Pizzeria, Julep, SmartFix, Surprise! Modern Party and Cocktail Goods, Oats & Barley Market, The Angry Baker
Closing: Haiku Poetic Food & Art, 800 N. High, December 2016 after 18 years
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016
Short North Parlor Room opened late July at 1126 N. High St. Columbus Tavern Group: Eric Goodman, Greg Tishkoff, and Katie Frankl
Zest Juice Co. opened late July at 920 N. High. Owners Jordan and Natlie Helman, baby Mila Marie Helman
Kaizaad Kotwal, former freelancer's career in Mumbai
Departures: Reverse Vanity Spa at 861 N. High, owner Nicole DiTommaso; Fabrique at 136 W. Fifth, owner TJ Reed; Exile Bar
Opening Reminders: Surprise! Modern Party and Cocktail Goods, Oats & Barley Market, The Angry Baker, Buns and Brews Bar, Standard Hall, Eagle Food & Beer Hall, Enso Tattoo
JULY/AUGUST 2016
Manhood and Home opens at 1127 N. High St. Owners Brete Baden and Rob Lyons
Black Brick Bar, 917 N. High St., opened late May next to Donatos
Emi Pet Short North, former Posh Pets, 743 N. Hiigh Sts., opened in October. Owners Patrick Quian and Emma Jin
Pet Valu opened in April at 1004 N. High St. Manager Angela Everetts
The Lamp Shade and owners Marianne Lannan celebrate 10 years in the Short North on Labor Day weekend
Righno, 1242 N. High, closed. Owner Corey Bee
MADE & Co. Gallery closed in April. Owner Ngockhanh Van Ngo
Tai Tiki Polynesian Bar Grill & Shushi Closed in May at 1014 N. High St. Owners Tai Lieu and Gail Lieu
Julep to open at 1014 N. High St. Owners Sam Michael and Fadi Michael
Japanese Steak House closed at 270 E. Town St. on June 25
Old World New Home, 941 N. High, moved to Grove City in April. Owners Carlene And Betsy Crist
Janet Poast died, artist at Sharon Weiss Gallery
Other Developments later: Enso Tattoo, La Jeune Mariee Maids & Social Occasions, Standard Hall, Buns and Brews Bar, Eagle Food & Beer Hall, Elena's Specialty Cakes, Oats and Barley Market, Short North Parlor, Vitellas Chun Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture
MAY/JUNE 2016
Till Dynamic Fare, 247-249 King Avenue, closed in April 2016. Owners Cristin Austin and Magdiale Wolmark moved to Detroit
Posh Pets and Cookware Sorcerer have new owners
Peace, Love, Bling opens at 14 E. Lincoln Ave. Owner LeAnne Johnson Absalom
MARCH/APRIL 2016
Paulie Gee's Pizza, 1195 N. High St., owner Terry Gibbs opened
Hoof Hearted Brew Pub, 850 N. 4th St., Owners Jarrod Bichon, Ryan Bichon, Trevor Williams, and A & R Creative Group
Da Levee, 765 N. High St. owner Justin Boehme doubled seating
Botanica 215, 215 King Ave. Owners Bekah Berry and Tiffany Schneid, opened in December
Little Fish Printing, moved from 1254 N. High St. in January
Bink Davies, 668 N. High, closed. Owner Bink Johnson
La Fogata Grill, 790 N. High, closed. Owner George Tanchevski
Paul Palnik, 14 E. Lincoln St., closed.
A Gal Named Cinda Lou, 647 N. High St. closed. Owners Debbie Bennati and Juli Bennati
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016
Chunky Armadillo, 726 N. High St., owner Melanie HutchinsNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015
Righno Menswear Boutique, 22 E. 4th Ave., owner Corey Bee, opened
Samson: A Men's Emporium, 772 N. High St., owner Travis Samson, opened
Grid Furnishings, 661 High St., Worthington, art show
Rigsby's Kitchen, 698 N. High St., owner Kent Rigsby, closed
New Life United Methodist Church, 25 W. 5th Ave., Rev. Jennifer Casto leaving
Mention: Chunky Armadillo, Cubshrub, Robert Mason, Joseph Editions, Core-power Yoga, Stump, Buns & Brews
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015
Pursuit, 937 N. High St., owner Nate DeMars opened
Kit and Ace, 17 E. Brickel St. opened
Beauty Boutique on High, 1129 N. High St., owner Kizzy Cassell and Dara Beasley
Cork and Brew, 1247 N. High St., owner David Ostrander closed
Kifle Shoe Boutique, 1203 N. High St., owners Aden, Aba, Helen Kifle closed
Short North Coffee, owner Inayat Ullah moved from 1195 N. High to 1203 N. High
Paulie Gee's, 1195 N. High St., owner Terry Gibbs, will open
Cravings Carryout Cafe, 227 E. Third Ave., Moved
Mac Worthington Gallery, 749 N. High St. moved to downtown
Rex Hagerling, Italian Village Commission
Mention: Righno Boutique, Cubshrub, Hammond Harkins Galleries, Brandt-Roberts 5-year anniversary, Creative Plug, Industrious Office
JULY/AUGUST 2015
Brassica restaurant opening at 680 N. High St., owners Kevin and Katy and Darren Malhame
Stack City Burger Bar opening in August at 600 N. High St.
Pies and Pints, 1020 N. High St. opened in April
Izzy and Mo's, 247-249 King Ave. opened. Owned by the Wolmark family
Tai Tiki Polynesian Bar Grill & Sushi opened in May at 1014 N. High. Owners Tai and Gail Liu
Big Rock Bridal Atelier moved from 654 N. High to 139 E. Main in June
Other Openings Listed: Pursuit, Second Sole, Kit and Ace, Store 5a, Red Giraffe Designs, Beauty Boutique on HighMAY/JUNE 2015
High Five Carryout, 1178 N. High St., new owner J.J. Jallaq
Neil Avenue Bed and Breakfast, 1237 Neil Ave., for sale. Owners Eugene Holland and Elizabeth Segura-Holland
Dispatch article about Tony Meredith at Danceville U.S.A.
Breathe Fitness new name for Oxygen Health & Fitness, 970 N. High St. Owner Danny DeSalvatore
Alexandra Fox and Devin Fox had a baby girl, Zara Jaye Fox
MADE & Co. Gallery, 1196 N. High St., opened in April. Owner Ngockhanh Van Ngo
Surly Girl Saloon closed on April 26. Owners Marcy Mays, Liz Lessner and Carmen Owens.
Other closings: Salon Hotel Lily, 864 N. High; Bungalow Home, 641 N. High; Flora Home and Garden, 930 N. High; CO+OP (Brigade), 940 N. High. The King’s Rowe Gallery at 1104 N. High is no longer a retail storefront but continues business behind closed doors. Lumos Columbus moved from 937 N. High to an undisclosed location.
MARCH/APRIL 2015
Forno Kitchen + Bar, 721 N. High St., opened January 23, 2015. Owners Chris Corso and Mike Gallicchio, Chef Vincent Martin
Laughlin's Bakery opened at 15 E. Second Ave. Owner Jonas Laughlin
Boston Stoker Coffee Co. opened at 771 Neil Ave. in March 2015. Manager Erik Fenstermacher, President Henry Dean
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop opened in December 2015 at 944 N. High St. Owner Lyndsay MaherNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014
Cup O' Joe and MoJoe Lounge, 600 N. High St., closed October 2014 after ten years
Anthropologie, 625 N. High St., opened October 2014
Parking garage of the Joseph, a Pizzuti development, opened November 2014
Betty's Fine Food and Spirits space at 680 N. High taken by Kevin and Katy and Darren Malhame
Star Jewelers of Bexley now Star Jewelers on High, 607 N. High, opened November 2014, owners Dennis and Elaine Howard
CO+OP Shop is rebrand of Brigade at 940 N. High St., ownwer Larry Robertson
Fabrique Hair Salon opened at 136 W. Fifth Ave. in September 2014, Owner Thomas Reed (TJ)
Cork and Brew opened at 1247 N. High St. in September 2014, owner David Ostrander
Brandt-Roberts co-owner Bryan Roberts moved to Florida in August 2014
Michael Bryant of Professional Therapeutic Massage and Nancy Kephart moved from Short North to Mount Vernon, OhioJULY/AUGUST 2014
Happy Go Lucky Her, 964 N. High St. Owner Debbie Neimeth, manager Mallory McClellan, opened in May
Substance for Fashion Conscious People, 783 N. High St., owner Christina Getachew, closed in June
Two Fish Bistro, 721 N. High, and Red Bar & Sushi, 717 N. High, owner Dae Oh, closed in June. CGS Group opening pizza place there.
Black Point will open at 570 N. High
Evil tWin, 1264 N. High St., owner Tim Schopler, opened in May.
Tonya Renee's Hair Gallery, 815 N. High St., owner Tonya Strother, closed in June
Image Optical, 607 N. High St., owner Todd Clark, closed and moved to Westerville
Short Stop Youth Center, 1066 N. High St., moving in August
Betty's Fine Food and Spirits, 680 N. High St., owner Elizabeth Lessner, closed in JulyMAY/JUNE 2014
Cravings Carryout Cafe new name for Cookie Cravings Bakery, 227 E. Third Ave. Onwers Matt Tewanger, Lindsey Tewanger
Bareburger opened at 463 N. High St. Owners George Mathew, Charles Xu and Ben Christopher
Candle Lab, 751 N. High St., owners Steve and Katesha Weaver started mobile store, closed Powell location, will offer wine in all their store
UPS Store at 605 N. High St. new owner Richard Wingo, new manager DJ Gardner
Alexandra Fox and Kevin Fox moved to TorontoJANUARY/FEBRUARY 2014
Donkey Tees, 1253 N. High St. opened, owners Elliiott Fisher, Dustin Fisher
Native Cold Pressed, 771 N. High St. opening, owners Erin Thacker and Nicole Salvo
Sole Classics moved from 765 N. High to 846 N. High, owner Dionte Johnson of King's Rowe Gallery
Travonna Coffee House renamed Short North Coffee House, 1195 N. High, owner Inayat Ullah, Travis Hardy sold out
Zoom Room, 685 N. High St. closed, owners Becky and Brian Berger
The Collection European Furniture opened at 685 N. High, owners Pavel Lisin and father Viktar Lisin
Dames Bond Market closed at 1188 N. High, owner Mary B. Relotto has Mary B.'s gift Shop in German Village
Tom Zanetos passed away, co-founder of the Anthony-Thomas Candy Co.NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013
The Hub, 830 N. High St. includes apartments, Huntington Bank, Snap Fitness, Melt Bar & Grilled, The Paper Daisy Boutique
Out of the Closet Thrift Store, 1230 N. High St. opened. Joey Terrill, project director
AHF Pharmacy, AIDS Health Foundation Pharmacy, 1230 N. High St., Dr. Kate Wilder Adams, Courtney Chapman of Wilder's City Pharmacy
Kifle Shoe Boutique, 1203 N. High, owners Aden, Aba, Helen Kifle
Glean, 815 N. High St., Suite C, owner Dawn McCombs
Dames Bond Marketplace, 1188 N. High, owner Mary B. Relotto
Bakersfield Restaurant, opened 731 N. High St., owners Joe Lanni and John Lanni
The Table, opened 21 E. Fifth Ave., co-owner Christen Corey
Sushi Rock, Goodale and High, Cclosed, owner George Psaras
Ohio in Style, 1253 N. High, owner Adam Miller closed unexpectedly
Red House Fashions, 1247 N. High. Closed
Mwandiko Traders Company, 848 N. High St. closed
Lynda McClanahan, created map cover for Hinduism TodayJULY/AUGUST 2013
Image Optical, owner Dr. Todd Clark, moved from 846 N. High to 607 N. HIgh
Naama Hair Salon & Spa, owner Mya James, opened 136 W. Fifth Ave.
Brian Hotopp sold Piece of Cake, 772 N. High, to Laura Harter
Barrel 44 Whiskey Bar, owner Shawn Korn, 1120 N. High expanded into 1116 N. High. Mural work by Bobby Cooper
Square of Life, 1108 N. High closed after three months
Randy and Tina Corbin opened PHILCO Bar + Diner at 747 N. High, the former Phillips' Coney Island diner
Pint House & Beer Garden opened in April at 780 N. High in the former Voodoo Denim Lounge space. Owners CGS Group
Red House Fashions, owner Amna Khatoon, opened in February at 1247 N. High St.MAY/JUNE 2013
John Angelo leaves executive director position at Short North Alliance
New North Market Executive Director Rick Harrison Wolfe starts April 29, 2013
Europia at 672 N. High St. closed in March
Brigade moved from 607 N. High to 940 N. High
After 56 years, Columbus Barber & Beauty Supply Co. moves from 962 N. High. Kevin Lykens new building owner.
Square of Life, Nutrition opens March 2 at 1108 N. High. Owners Jay and Layla Perez.
Adam Miller opens Ohio In Style at 1253 N. High
A Gal Named Cinda Lou, owner Debbie Bennati, opens at 647 N. High
Owners Matthew and Lucinda Sontag expand Impero Coffee at 849 N. High St.
William C. Kiener Jr. (Mr. Doo Dah) died on May 3, 2013.
Lori McCargish Erp died in Oregon in MarchMARCH/APRIL 2013
The Pearl Restaurant open at 641 N. High. Amberlyn Heiney, manager and Peter Chapman, executive chef.
Arch City Tavern open at 862 N. High. Chef Eric Gordon.
Da Levee, 765 N. High remodeled.
Green Olive Co. open at 861 N. High. Owner Lisa McCormack.
The Table will open at 21 East Fifth Ave.
David Wible retired from N. Market.
Sherri Brunner passed away January 22, 2013.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
Aesthetic at 988 N. High opened, owners Adam Johnson and Johnathan Sosebee
Chris Turner opens Turner's Barber Shop & Shaving Parlor, 1249 N. High St.
Jerry Langel of Jerry's Barbershop, 1249 N. High St., dies
Cathy Conklin closes Kathryn's Vintage Wedding Gowns & Fashions, 1247 N. High St.
King's Rowe Gallery opens at 1104 N. High St., Owner Dionte Johnson
Robby Stephens moves insurance office from 847 N. High St. to 815 N. High St.
Zoom Room opens at 685 N. High St. Owners Becky and Brian Berger
Death mention: Frank Elmer, Chuck Jacoby, Bill McCrackenSEPTEMBER 2012
Tour of Homes & Gardens, Christy and Mark Demetry, 889 Dennison Ave., Sandy and Don Davis
Rick Borg wins prize for art at Ohio State Fair
Dames Bond Market to open in October 2012, Mary Relotto
The Candle Lab's new manager Julia Hypes
Funky and Functional closes, Mark Miller
Bakery Gingham closes, Amanda Hanna; Kelly McCullough's Kelly's Cakery
Flora Home and Garden moving in October
Diesha Condon leaves Short North AllianceJULY 2012
Richard and Sarah Cherry closed Cherry's Art Center end of June
Lynda McClanahan exhibiting art, gave talk at Garden Tour
Rick Blackburn exhibiting art series at NRG Gallery
Nicholas Gonzalez, owner of NRG Gallery on move
Greek Church hosting Rebecca Adele event, craft showMAY 2012
Phyllis Potts, Leslie Welsh, Jennifer Dennis, owners of Loot, 641 N. High, closed
Mark and Dave Forman, One Line Coffee, 745 N. High, will open soon
Randy and Tina Corbin bought Phillips' coney Island, 747 N. High St.
Rhome Ruanphe, owner of Basil restaurant, 1124 N. High, and The Attic, 1190 N. High, closed the Attic
Justin Boehme of Da Levee, 765 N. High, opened Backdoor Burritos
Mikey's Quick Slice opened, 1030 N. High St.
Cameron Mitchell will open The Pearl Restaurant, Tavern & Oyster Room, 641 N. High
Rhonda Fisher opened Girl & Guy Republic, 34 W. Fifth Ave.
Randy Tarr of former Great Things on High on the mend
Betsy Crist of Old World New Home, and James Corbett had baby Charlie Alma Corbett
John Angelo, Frank Neumann, Gendala Kelli Anna had baby Amelie
Tim Wagner's, former SNSID director's daughter Misha Phihlipwagner had baby boy Eian Philipwagner
David Dunkel diedMARCH 2012
Rick Blackburn, postman retired last June
Bonie Bolen at NRG Gallery
Nicole Cecil, new Huntington Bank manager
Cookie Cravings Bakery, Matt and Lindsey Tewanger, Joan Tewanger, 227 E. Third Ave. open
Flora Home and Garden, David Snow, 988 N. High St. open
Go Figure, Sherri Brunner, 988 N. High St. closed
Happy Go Lucky, 937 N. High St. open
Shahriar Kazemi, 165 Vine St. nightclub will open May
LP Designs, Russell St., open
Middle West Spirits, Ryan Lang and Brady Konya, 1230 Courtland Ave. expanding
NRG Gallery, Nicholas Gonzalez, Scarlett Gonzales, 3105 W. Broad St. open
Tomorrow's Antiques, 15 E. Second Ave., open
Voodoo Denim Lounge, 780 N. High, closed
Stephen Weed awarded St. Joseph Montessori School's Ambassadors Award
Charles WinceJANUARY 2012
Kevin Lykens, Wonder Bread Bakery development, 697 N. Fourth St.
Elford Development, Fireproof building development, 1024 N. High St.
Wagenbrenner Development, former Ibizi site, 830 N. High St.
Wood Companies, 937-951 N. High St.
Jason Snyder, Brian Barker, development at Third and Dennison
AIDS Healthcare Foundation, 1230 N. High St., Out of the Closet Thrift StoreDECEMBER 2011
Doral Chenoweth in Crave Magazine mentions Kent Rigsby
Mad4Mod Vintage, 972 N. High St., Jason and Jennifer Koenig, opening
Mark Farmiloe's death, wife Emily Noble
Debbie Rosenfeld, photographer, media attentionNOVEMBER 2011
Dane's Dessert Cafe, 14 E. Poplar Ave., Karen William and Kadian Guthrie
The Buckeye Connection, 841 N. High St., Christopher Rigling
Tim Wagner retires from Short North Special Improvement District
Baby, Cruz Ledger Condon born to Diesha Condon, SNBA senior director, and husband ChrisOCTOBER 2011
Yankee Trader
Blazer's Pub, 1205 N. High St., Karen Blazer, close/move
Happy Greek, 660 N. High St., new patio
Garden Theater, oral history
Don Ruben, deathSEPTEMBER 2011
The Lamp Shade, 990 N. High St., Marianne Lannan, 5th anniversary, artist Kendra Payne
Tigertree, 787 N. High St., Josh and Niki Quinn, expansion
Adore House of Bloomsbury Loft, 745 N. High St, Judith Mercado, closing
Clinton Reno, son born, Silas Henry RenoAUGUST 2011
House of Cigar and Montecristo Lounge, 1088 N. High, owner) Diab Ellan
Elemental Veterinary Center and Pet Spa, 1250 N. High, owner Dr. Jane Flores, groomer Melissa Snyder
The Candle Lab, 751 N. High, Megan Green manager
Kroger Store, 1350 N. High
Third Hand Cicycle Cooperative, 174 E. Fifth Ave.
Dogs: Sam, Victoria, Logan, Sisko: Cookware Sorceror, pm galleryMAY 2011
Old World New Home, 941 N. High, Carlene Crist and Betsy Crist, Move.
T. David Collection, 772 N. High, Tom Crumley, Opening March 2011
Short North Stage project, Rick Gore, Peter Yockel spearheading
Hump Day [s]Hop, Short North Business Association, Gallery Hops third Wednesday each month throughout summerMARCH 2011
Kiaca Gallery, 937 N. High, Talle Bamazi, closing
Mwandiko Traders Co., 848 N. High, Agnes Mwandiko (owner), Jennifer Jewett (manager), opening
Marsha Evans Gallery, 8 E. Lincoln St. (fifth anniversary)
Rebecca Ibel Gallery, 1055 N. High St., closing of Two Miranova Place gallery
A Muse Gallery, Caren Petersen, Halle Robinson, new galleries, Muse Gallery and Circle Gallery opening 88 and 190 Whittier St.
pm gallery, Maria Galloway, Michael Secrest, death of shop dog LoganNOVEMBER 2010
Yankee Trader, 463 N. High, Debby Williams, Lynette Howard
Columbus Italian Club, Chris Beardman, meatball challenge
Brandt-Roberts Galleries, 642 N. High St., Bryan Roberts, Michelle Brandt, Chrtistine D'Epiro, Al Newbill
Wilder's City Pharmacy, 1198 N. High St., Kate Wilder Adams, Maureen Koeppen
Hudson McFann, Tyler Steele, Kris BatcheckOCTOBER 2010
Alexandra Kelley, Kevin Fox, engagement
Christine McDevitt, 3474 N. High St.
Mahan Gallery, 717 N. High St. - Jacquie Mahan, Donvan and Lincoln Mahan, Adam Otcasek, Colleeen Grennan, Kelly Cousin
Lynda McClanahan, 2010 Visual Arts FellowshipAUGUST 2010
Art + Home, closing
Byzantium closing
Kathryn Gallery closing
Kent Rigsby, broken collarbone
Knead, 505 N. High St., - Rick Lopez, Krista Lopez, opening
Le Chocoholique, 601 N. High St., - Monica Barr, Dana Jablonski, opening
Short North Tavern - John Allen, pizza oven
JUNE 2010
Bono Pizza - Bill Yerkes
Concrete Jungle, 940 N. High St. - Chris and Nanacy Baker
Da Levee, 765 N. High St. - Justin Boehme
Milk Bar, 765 N. High St. - Eric Hayes, Kareem Jackson
Mouton, 954 N. High St. - Usef Riazi
Revolution Cycles and Segway, 1189 N. High St.- Jared Cavalier
Rowe Boutique, 720 N. High St.- Maren Roth
Rigsby Kitchen gallery, 17 Brickel St.
Agnes Zanetos death noticeAPRIL 2010
Monkeys Retreat, 1202 N. High, closingDECEMBER 2009
Counseling at Goodale Park, 11 Buttles Ave. - Jerry Worthington
Impero Coffee, 849 N. High St.- Matt Sontag, Lucinda Sontag
Old World New Home, 1196 N. High St. - Carlene Crist, Betsy CristNOVEMBER 2009
Brigade, 607 N. High St. - Brian O'Neill
Funky and Functional, 685 N. High St. - Mark Miller
Planet Smoothie, 765 N. High St. - Matt Hernandez, Brian Lawrence, Matt Hamparian
Rosendale's Restaurant, 793 N. High St. - Richard Rosendale
Robert "Beau" Wylie death noticeOCTOBER 2009
Rick Blackburn, poet, artist
Travonna Coffee House, 1195 N. High St., Sean Travis Hardy, Inayat UllahMAY 2009
Go Figure Consignment, 988 N. High St. - Sherri Brunner
Lai Boom, 1196 N. High St. - Lyn Sarvis
Mary's Boutique, 642 B N. High St. - Mary Chen
Undone Lingerie & Shoe Boutique, 772 N. High St. - Kate Wessendorf and Leigh-Ann Houcin
NOVEMBER 2008
Baker's Acres Concrete Jungle, 940 N. High St. - Chris Baker and Nancy Baker
Benevolence Cafe, 41 Swan St. - Tricia Smith-Langwasser and Rich Langwasser
R. J. Snapper's closing, 700 N. High St. - Richard Stopper
Spinelli's Deli menu, 767 Neil Ave. - Joe Spinelli, Bill Ward, Nathan Bird
Urban Gardener - Christie Nohle
z pizza, 945 N. High St. - Steve Curtis and Erin CurtisSEPTEMBER 2008
Blessing of the Animals, King Avenue United Methodist Church at Goodale Park- Pastor Linda Middelberg
Hubbard School history
Landmarks Foundation's tour of Goodale Park - Doreen Uhas-Sauer, Terry Sheerburn, Kathy Mast Kane, Pat Lewis
Rose Bredl, 664 N. High St. - Mary Ernst McColgan
Sharon Dougherty and Dan Connor marriage
Starbucks, 601 N. High St.AUGUST 2008
Larry Brown
Cuppy's Coffee, 849 N. High St. - Steve Firouzian
Three Dog Bakery, 611 N. High St. - Susan Oilar, Doug Oilar, Sadie, SolomonJANUARY 2008
Elegant Imports, 650 N. High St. - Patrick Harnett
Emperor's Newest Clothes, 636 N. High St. - Michelle Woljevach
Louis Stevenson death notice
Rojo Tequileria, 790 N. High St. - George Tanchevski, Jeff Rinehart, Crispin Alvarez, Hilda Esparza; La Fogata Grill, Aladdin's EateryJenis Splendid Ice Creams, Jeni Britton, Charly Bauer, Greta Britton Bauer
Rebecca Ibel Gallery - Rebecca Ibel, Sebastian Ibel, Sarah Elisabeth Ibel; Ellen Glimcher, Amanda Rich, Tate Bradley Rich
Flower Child, 989 N. High St. - Joe ValentiAnew Fine Consignment Furnishings, 650 N. High St. - Linda Franz
Cold Stone Creamery, 591 N. High - Robert Horton
Deb Colvin-Tener, Columbus Symphony Great Columbus Sing-Off
Gary's Gallery, Wells Landing, 636 N. High St. - Gary Harper
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
Ivy Hill, 716 N. High St. - Hillary Dutcher
Jeffrey Thomas Clothiers, - Jeffrey Ross
Mahan Gallery move, 717 N. High St. - Jacqueline Mahan
Moorish Art Gallery - Fares Khalid Selmane
P.J. Cap Deli & Brew, 587 N. High
Jim Riedel, Tiger Woods, Stephen Weed
Re-N-Vintage, 1108 N. High St. - Manelle Raghib
Schakolad Chocolate Factory, 591 N. High St. - Anna Stossel
Tropical Trends, 576 N. High St.
Mark WyattJULY 2007
Starbucks, 601 N. High St.
Larry Brown
UPS Store, 605 N. High St. - Bobbie Jacobowitz
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, 714 N. High St. - Jeni Britton, Charly Bauer, Tom Bauer
Rivet, 1200 N. High St. - Laura Kuenzli
Rigsby, Kent and Tasi, 680 N. Pearl St.
Zeta European Emporiium, 751 N. High St. - Bill and Lisa Chappel
Peerenboom, Fritz and Pat
Brunsman, August Elias, Dayton Process Engravers
On Paper, 737 N. High St. - Joan Schnee
Sevell + Sevell, 27 E. Russell St. - Steve Sevell and Beverly
Short North Business Association Gala, Sandy Wood, Diana Lessner, Bruce Dooley, Suzie Simpson, Kent RigsbyJUNE 2007
Alta on High, 505 N. High St. - Richard Stopper
Marcella's, 614 N. High St.
Bluefish, Seafood on the Cap, Paul Liu's Chinese Restaurant
Happy Greek, 660 N. High St. - Adrian Tara
Wells Landing, 636 N. High St. - Gary Harper, Chad Wells
Diamonds & Designs by None Other Goldsmiths, 716 N. High St. - Debra Hobbs
B.O.S.S. Fitness, 1079 N. High St. - James Gullatte
First Community Bank, 647 N. High St.
New Victorians, The Courtyards at Harrison West, 1112 Perry St. - Joe ArmeniMAY 2007
Take 2 Apparel, 668 N. High St. - Charlie Gray
Tigertree, 17 E. Brickel St. - Josh Quinn, Niki Cagle
Rowe, 718 N. High St. - Maren Roth, Lauren Moffatt
The Muse Off High, E. Poplar
Goodale Park Art Festival - Jay SnyderAPRIL 2007
Craig Carlisle
Elliott, Kim
Stuessy, Mary
Short North Arch Lighting Ceremony - delay
An Open Book, 1209 N. High St. - Jim Criswell, Michael Lindsey, Doug Motz; Rainbow Tribe; Metro Video, 848 N. High St.; Kukala's, 636 N. High St. - Brenda DuncanPistachio, 680 N. Pearl St. - Spencer Budros, Anne Fletcher
Cowtown Art, 668 N. High St. - Jason Slagle
Byfords Salon, 8 E. Poplar Ave. - Tim Reynolds; Salon Lofts, 909 N. High St.
Terra Gallery, 8 E. Poplar Ave. - Jeff Hersey; The Majestics
Gallery On High, 147 N. High St. - Jay Xing
Short North Arch Lighting Ceremony
Happy Greek Restaurant, 660 N. High St. - Mohamed Hassan, Gihan "Gigi" ZalatShort Stop Youth Program, 1066 N. High St. - Streisand Foundation
Michael's Goody Boy, 1144 N. High St. - John Troka, Jimmy Valio
University Travel Service, 1244 N. High St. - Tim Logan
Second Glance, 1244 N. High St.
Dress For Success, 1260 N. High St.
fibres, 791 N. High St. - Kim Hames
Moorish Art Gallery, 1108 N. High St. - Fares Khalid Selmane
Abbracci, 511 N. High St. - Richard Stopper; Alta on High
Fish Guys, North Market - Doug Denny, Shawn Rynd, Angelo Edwards, Robert Davis; Bob "The Fish Guy" Reany
Short North Holiday Window Contest
Short North PosseDECEMBER 2006
Frederick Peerenboom, Fritz the Nite Owl, Chillicothe Gazette
Elements of Art-Gallery, Roman Czech
Weed, Thurlow "Tad," Stephen Weed
Brunsman, August III, Nicole Cope
Fabian's Chicago Style Pizza Place, 691 N. High St. - Jason Fabian
8, 733 N. High St. - Bobby Barua, Amit Patel, Mike Yohman
Oodles Noodle & Dumpling Bar, 765 Neil Ave. - Dae Oh
What The Rock?!, 1116 N. High St. - Michael Renner, Heather Ziegler
St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 95 W. Fifth Ave.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Columbus Dispatch, Pune, 90 graphic design positions eliminated, going to India
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