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Citing recent struggles to keep up, a beloved Clintonville cafe has announced a temporary closure. Read the full update from the owners:

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/weve-been-struggling-lately-to-keep-up-clintonville-cafe-closing-temporarily

A fire caused by spontaneous combustion has forced a popular local wing spot to temporarily close its kitchen. Details on the damage and reopening plans:

https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/fire-from-spontaneous-combustion-closes-kitchen-of-popular-wing-spot

How a single viral TikTok post saved a local Central Ohio cookie cart from going out of business. Read the heartwarming story here:

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/heres-how-a-tiktok-post-saved-a-central-ohio-cookie-cart-from-going-out-of-business

A national coffee chain has closed its Short North location after less than 18 months in business. Read more about the closure here:

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/national-coffee-chain-closes-short-north-location-after-less-than-18-months

USA Today readers have officially voted Columbus as the best hockey city in the country. Check out the full rankings and results:

https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/columbus-named-best-hockey-city-by-usa-today-readers

Ring in the autumn season with a refreshing apple cocktail recipe. Get the full recipe and step-by-step instructions here:

https://614now.com/2026/sponsored/ring-in-the-fall-season-with-this-refreshing-apple-cocktail
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ICYMI: A popular Columbus sandwich shop has abruptly closed its doors. Read more about the sudden shutdown and what we know so far

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/popular-columbus-sandwich-shop-abruptly-closes

ICYMI:Nearly ten years after closing its doors, a nostalgic toy chain is returning with standalone stores in Ohio. Details here

https://614now.com/2026/hot-topics/nearly-a-decade-after-closing-all-stores-nostalgic-toy-chain-is-opening-multiple-standalone-stores-in-ohio

ICYMI: Ohio rapper Afroman has teamed up with Rally's to launch "Afroman Stix". Read about the new menu item inspired by his famous hit

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/because-i-got-fries-after-legal-battle-in-ohio-rapper-pairs-with-rallys-to-offer-afroman-stix

Free coffee for 100 days? Dunkin' is celebrating a new central Ohio grand opening with a major giveaway. Details on how to qualify here:

https://614now.com/2026/food-drink/openings/free-coffee-for-100-days-dunkin-grand-opening