Summer may be quickly coming to an end, but there’s still time to try new seasonal ice cream flavors and milkshakes, plus another place to try smoothies and more Columbus coverage from the Food Network.
Openings, expansions and special dessert innovations: Here is a short update on the local food scene.
Graeter’s and Swensons announce limited edition treats
Two establishments known for their desserts are doing their part to extend summer even as Columbus City Schools students return to classrooms on Wednesday. Graeter’s Ice Cream launched its seasonal Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream this week. Dubbed a summer “bonus flavor,” the limited-time offering is sure to add a little sweetness to the back-to-school experience for students and teachers.
In the meantime, Swenson’s Drive-In is partnering with the Girl Scouts to offer a Thin Mints milkshake to bring cookie season back to life for a few weeks.
“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” expands Columbus coverage
Following the August 16 episode of “From Breakfast to the Boot,” which featured Katalina’s famous pancake balls, another local restaurant announced that it would be part of Diners, drive-ins and pubs this season. Whitehall Greek restaurant King Gyros announced in a Facebook post on Sunday that Guy Fieri (aka the mayor of Flavortown) recently paid them a visit. King Gyros will be part of the episode of “Coast-to-Coast Comfort” that airs Friday, August 30. The restaurant is celebrating with a televised party.
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The Rivington opens in the Short North
The Rivington — a new cocktail, food and music venue — will open in early 2025 in the space formerly occupied by Bar 23 at 584 N. High St. According to a press release, the concept will be led by brothers Corey and Kyle Jenkins and Matthew Silva, who bring years of experience in the restaurant industry, including in New York City. Follow the progress and opening plans at therivingtoncolumbus.com.
Opening of Smoothie King and El Vaquero; closure of Hoof Hearted location
Smoothie King celebrated its fifth anniversary in Ohio this past weekend with the opening of its 26th location at 3769 South High St. in Grove City. El Vaquero also recently announced plans to open another location in the Short North at 600 N. High St. in the space previously occupied by Local Cantina; an opening date has not yet been announced. Hoof Hearted Brewery and Kitchen in Italian Village is now permanently closed, according to its Google listing. The location was the subject of a legal dispute over ownership.
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