A former bank in downtown Hilliard, Ohio, is slated to become a new upscale Italian restaurant as part of a multi-building mixed-use project. On Aug. 24, the Hilliard City Council approved a conditional use permit for Lira Italian Kitchen, which will be located at 4056 Main St.

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The venture is a partnership between Westwood Collective and Around The Clock Hospitality. Plans call for transforming the existing 2,252-square-foot former Chase Bank building and connecting it to a new two-story addition. The land acquisition is expected to wrap up in November, with construction starting soon after and an opening targeted for the first quarter of 2028.

Developers plan to preserve aspects of the original building, including converting the bank vault into a wine cellar. The venue will include a dining area, a bar, a dedicated pasta-making room, and an open kitchen centered around a wood-fired Argentinian-style grill. The space will accommodate 140 indoor guests along with 34 outdoor seats.

Around The Clock Hospitality co-founder Benjamyn Greig said he grew up roughly 1.5 miles from the location and identified a need for an upscale restaurant in the area. The hospitality group previously collaborated with Westwood Collective founder Andy Warnock on The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar in Plain City.

Lira Italian Kitchen will serve as an anchor for Westwood Collective’s broader development site, which will span approximately 22,847 square feet across three buildings. The overall project incorporates commercial space, 11 residential apartments on upper levels, and 39 parking spaces.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Maqaayad Cusub oo Talyaani ah oo Laga Furayo Bangi Hore ee Hilliard

Golaha Magaalada Hilliard ee gobolka Ohio ayaa taariikhda Aug. 24 meel mariyay ogolaanshaha isticmaalka dhismaha ee maqaayadda Lira Italian Kitchen, taas oo loo beddeli doono dhisme hore oo bangi ahaan loo isticmaali jiray. Maqaayaddan cusub ayaa ku yaallaa ciwaanka 4056 Main St. ee dhexda magaalada Hilliard, waxaana la filayaa in la furo afarta bilood ee ugu horreeysa sannadka 2028.

Mashruucan ayaa waxaa iska kaashanaya shirkadaha Westwood Collective iyo Around The Clock Hospitality. Qorshaha ayaa ah in la habayeeyo dhismaha hore ee Chase Bank oo baaxaddiisu tahay 2,252 feet oo laba jibbaaran, iyada oo lagu xiri doono dhisme cusub oo labo dabaq ah. Qasnaddeedii hore ee bangiga ayaa loo beddeli doonaa meel khamriga lagu kaydiyo, iyadoo maqaayadu leedahay qol gaar ah oo lagaga shaqeeyo baastada, baar, iyo jiko furan oo leh shoolad dabka lagu shido oo nooca Argentina ah.

Maqaayadda Lira Italian Kitchen ayaa xarun u noqon doonta mashruuc ka weyn oo dib u dhis ah oo ay wado shirkadda Westwood Collective, kaas oo ka kooban saddex dhisme oo wadarteodu tahay illaa 22,847 feet oo laba jibbaaran. Mashruucan oo dhan ayaa waxaa ku jira meelo ganacsi, 11 guri oo xagga sare ku yaalla, iyo 39 meelood oo baabuurta lagu baarkinto. Maqaayadda lafteeda ayaa yeelan doonta 140 kursi oo gudaha ah iyo 34 kursi oo dibadda ah.

Mid ka mid ah aasaasayaasha Around The Clock Hospitality, Benjamyn Greig, ayaa sheegay inuu ku koray meel ku dhow degmadaas oo illaa 1.5 miles u jirta dhismaha, wuxuuna xusay in magaalada Hilliard ay muddo dheer u baahnayd maqaayad heer sare ah. Wuxuu sheegay inay doorteen cuntada Talyaaniga sababtoo ah waxay aaminsan yihiin inay tahay midda ay ugu wanaagsan yihiin. Shirkaddiisa ayaa horay ula shaqaysay aasaasaha Westwood Collective, Andy Warnock, iyagoo si wada jir ah uga dhex shaqeeya maqaayadda The Clocktower Kitchen + Bar ee Plain City.

Iibka dhulka ee mashruucan ayaa la filayaa in lagu soo afjaro bisha November, waxaana intaas ka dib bilaaban doona dhismaha maqaayadda Lira Italian Kitchen, iyadoo ujeedkoodu yahay in si rasmi ah loo furo bilowga sannadka 2028.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Construction is officially underway on a new residential development on the East Side of Columbus, Ohio. The City of Columbus and its development partners gathered on Aug. 27 for a groundbreaking ceremony at the southeast corner of East Broad Street and South Gould Road to mark the start of the Broad & Gould Condominiums project. Completion is expected in fall 2027.

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The planned four-story building will house 23 two- and three-bedroom condominiums ranging from roughly 950 to 1,300 square feet. Building plans feature first-level parking, a community room, and an onsite fitness center. The homes are expected to sell for about $199,000 to buyers who meet income eligibility requirements.

Finance Fund is acting as the developer and builder for the complex. Financial support includes $3 million from the City of Columbus through its voter-approved $500 million Affordable Housing Bond program, along with $1.1 million dedicated to homebuyer assistance.

To ensure the properties remain affordable over time, the development operates under a model managed by the Central Ohio Community Land Trust, a subsidiary of COCIC, the Franklin County Land Bank. Homeowners will own their condominium units, while the land trust retains ownership of the underlying land. If a homeowner decides to sell, the property must be sold to another income-qualified buyer at an affordable price, preserving accessibility while allowing owners to accumulate equity. The land trust has constructed and sold more than 200 homes across Franklin County since its establishment.

“These condos are precisely what voters endorsed when they approved the $500 million Affordable Housing Bonds: creating opportunities for any Columbus residents to prosper and thrive as our city grows,” Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said. Mayor Ginther added that the complex fits into the city’s broader housing vision, which includes Zone In, an initiative focused on updating local zoning laws.

Curtiss Williams, president and CEO of COCIC, emphasized the community benefit of converting the site. “In this case, we are creating 23 opportunities for individuals and families to become homeowners, build equity and put down roots in a neighborhood they can call home,” Williams said.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Columbus Oo Laga Bilaabay Dhismaha 23 Guri Oo Qiimaha La Awoodi Karo

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Waxaa bariga magaalada Columbus ee gobolka Ohio si rasmi ah uga bilaabatay dhismaha mashruuc cusub oo lagu dhisayo 23 guri oo ah nooca condominiums-ka ee qiimahooda la awoodi karo. Mas’uuliyiinta magaalada iyo hawl-wadaagooda dhanka horumarinta ayaa 27-kii Ogoosto dhagax-dhigay mashruucan oo loo bixiyay Broad & Gould Condominiums, kaas oo ku yaalla isgoyska koonfur-bari ee waddada East Broad Street iyo South Gould Road.

Dhismaha oo ka kooban afar dabaq ayaa la filayaa in dhismihiisa la soo gaba gabeeyo bartamaha ama dib u dhaca sannadka 2027. Dhismaha ayaa xambaarsan guryo ka kooban laba iyo saddex qol oo spasiyadoodu u dhexeyso 950 ilaa 1,300 oo cagaha laba-xaglood ah (square feet). Qorshaha dhismaha waxaa sidoo kale ku jira meel gaadiidka la dhigo oo ku taalla dabaqa ugu horreeya, qolka bulshada, iyo xarunta jimicsiga. Guryahan ayaa la qorsheeyay in lagu iibiyo qiyaastii $199,000 oo doolar, iyadoo loo iibin doono iibsanayaasha buuxiya shuruudaha dakhliga ee ay dhigtay hay’adda Central Ohio Community Land Trust.

Shirkadda Finance Fund ayaa u taagan horumarinta iyo dhismaha mashruucan. Magaalada Columbus ayaa ku bixineysa mashruucan $3 milyan oo doolar oo ka xootay barnaamijkeeda amaahda guryaha ee $500 milyan oo doolar ah (Affordable Housing Bond) ee ay codbixiyayaashu ansixiyeen, waxaana u dheer $1.1 milyan oo doolar oo loogu talaggalay in lagu caawiyo dadka iibsanaya guryaha.

Si loo dammaanad qaado in guryahani ay sii ahaadaan kuwo qiimahooda la awoodi karo xitaa marka mustaqbalka dib loo iibinayo, mashruucu wuxuu adeegsanayaa habka Central Ohio Community Land Trust, oo ah waax ka tirsan bangiga dhulka ee Franklin County Land Bank (COCIC). Qofka iibsada guriga ayaa yeelan doona dhismaha guriga gudihiisa, halka hay’adda Land Trust ay maamuleysid dhulka uu gurigu ku fadhiyo. Marka milkiilaha gurigu uu ambaqaado inuu iibiyo, guriga waxaa loo iibin doonaa qof kale oo dakhligiisu xaddidan yahay oo shuruudaha buuxiya, taas oo ka hortagaysa in guriga lagu iibiyo qiimaha suuqa ee xad-dhaafka ah. Hay’adda Central Ohio Community Land Trust ayaa dhistay oo iibisay ka badan 200 oo guri oo ku yaalla Franklin County tan iyo markii la aasaasay.

Duqa Magaalada Columbus, Andrew Ginther, ayaa sheegay in mashruucani uu yahay mid si sax ah uga tarjumaya rabitaanka codbixiyayaasha. “Guryahan waxay si sax ah uga tarjumayaan wixii ay codbixiyayaashu taageereen markii ay ansixiyeen $500 milyan ee guryaha qiimahooda la awoodo: abuurista fursado ay dhammaan dadka degan Columbus ku horumari karaan marka ay magaaladu sii kasteyso,” ayuu yiri Ginther. Wuxuu sidoo kale tilmaamay in mashruucan uu qeyb ka yahay qorshaha weyn ee magaalada ee dib u dhiska shuruucda deegaanka ee loo yaqaan Zone In.

Madaxweynaha iyo Madaxa Fulinta ee COCIC, Curtiss Williams, ayaa isna hoosta ka xariiqay muhiimada ay leedahay in dhul muddo bannaana oo aan la adeegsan loo badalo mid waxtar leh. “Xaaladdan oo kale, waxaan u abuuraynaa 23 fursadood dadka iyo qoysaska si ay u noqdaan milkiilayaal guryo, ay u abuuraan hanti, ugana dhataan xididada xaafad ay u callaabi karaan meel ay leeyihiin,” ayuu yiri Williams.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The owner of the Bier Stube is updating patrons on efforts to reopen the iconic campus-area establishment after facing unexpected renovation delays at its new location.

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Craig Kempton, owner of the Bier Stube, shared a progress report on social media regarding the bar’s move to 234 King Ave. in Columbus, Ohio. The new venue is the former site of Junior’s Bar and Grill, located just blocks from the bar’s original home.

The original Bier Stube first opened near Ohio State in 1966. In fall 2024, the structure was demolished to make way for a 13-story high-rise development.

Rebuilding efforts have taken longer than planned due to setback issues with bringing the building up to code. According to the Franklin County auditor, the King Avenue building was constructed in 1920. Kempton explained that the 100-year-old structure required extensive work on the interior due to years of neglect, though structural progress is moving forward.

State liquor license records show the Bier Stube is currently awaiting approval for a location transfer so it can legally resume selling alcohol.

Despite the delays, Kempton expressed optimism about completing renovations in time to welcome customers for college football games. Marking the milestone, Kempton introduced a new T-shirt featuring a Superman-inspired logo and the phrase “Bier Stube / We Back,” expressing gratitude to patrons for their continued support and patience.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Milkiilaha Bier Stube oo Xog ka Bixiyay Dib u Furista Maqaayadda ee Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Milkiilaha maqaayadda caanka ah ee Bier Stube ayaa macaamiishiisa u wadaagay warbixin ku saabsan dadaallada loogu jiro dib u furista goobtaas, ka dib markii hawlaha dib u dhiska ay la kulmeen dib u dhac ka dhashay dhismaha cusub oo u baahan in la waafajiyo shuruudaha sharciga dhismaha.

Craig Kempton, oo ah milkiilaha Bier Stube, ayaa baraha bulshada ku daabacay xog ku saabsan dib u u wareegista goobta cusub oo ku taal 234 King Ave. ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio. Goobtan cusub, oo ay horay uga shaqayn jirtay Junior’s Bar and Grill, ayaa ku taal meel dhowr blocks u jirta goobtidii hore ee maqaayadda.

Maqaayadda Bier Stube ayaa markii ugu horreysay albaabada u furtay macaamiisha u dhow Ohio State sannadkii 1966. Si kastaba ha ahaatee, dhismihii hore ayaa la dumiyay dayrtii 2024 si looga dhiso dhisme cusub oo 13 dabaq ah.

Hawlaha dib u dhiska ayaa ka dheeraaday wixii la filayay sababo la xiriira caqabado ka dhashay u kufeegista dhismaha shuruudaha sharciga. Sida ku xusan diiwaanka hantidhawrka Franklin County, dhismaha King Ave waxaa la dhisay sannadkii 1920. Kempton ayaa sheegay in dhismahan 100-sano jirka ah uu sanado badan ahaa mid la dayacay, taas oo keentay in shaqo badan oo gudaha ah lagu sameeyo.

Sidoo kale, diiwaanka ruqsadda khamriga ee gobolka ayaa muujinaya in Bier Stube ay hadda sugeyso ansixinta wareejinta ruqsadda goobta si ay si sharci ah ugu iibiso cabitaanka.

In kasta oo ay dib u dhac faraha badani jiraan, Kempton wuxuu muujiyay rajo wanaagsan oo ku aadan in dhismaha la dhameystiri doono ka hor ciyaaraha kubadda cagta ee kuleejka. Kempton ayaa sidoo kale soo bandhigay funaanad cusub oo ay ku qoran tahay “Bier Stube / We Back” oo leh calaamadda Superman, isagoo macaamiishiisa ugu mahadceliyay samirka iyo taageerada ay muujiyeen.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop officially opened on Aug. 21 at 4482 Bridge Park Ave. in Dublin, Ohio. The storefront is the franchise’s first location in Dublin, Ohio, and its second in central Ohio, joining an existing store on North High Street in the Short North neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio.

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The new store is independently owned and operated by Dublin, Ohio resident Carrie Baker. Baker, who also serves as president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit organization Health Impact Ohio, became familiar with the chain during visits to a location in Cleveland, Ohio, before deciding to open a franchise in her hometown.

The Bridge Park venue carries more than 450 soda flavors and over 80 varieties of taffy, along with retro toys, novelty items, international candy, and Dublin-branded sodas. Store decorations include a 16-foot Coca-Cola canoe suspended above the soda coolers and a 10-foot armored knight standing near the front window. Following customer requests during its first week of business, the shop added products such as Sky Bars, Frostie root beer, candy buttons, 100 Grand bars, and Bottle Caps.

Baker is using the business to support local groups through a “Candy & Community” initiative. The program’s initial partners include the Dublin Education Foundation and the Dublin Scioto High School cheerleading program.

Rocket Fizz was founded in 2007 and launched its first store in 2009, eventually expanding across the United States and Canada. The Dublin, Ohio location joins several other retail and dining establishments in the Bridge Park area, including Pins Mechanical Co., The Pearl, Kitchen Social, and Valentina’s.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

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Dukaanka Swiitka iyo Cabitaanka ee Rocket Fizz oo Laga Furay Dublin, Ohio

Dukaanka caanka ah ee Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop ayaa si rasmi ah albaabada ugu furay laantiisa cusub oo ku taalla 4482 Bridge Park Ave. ee magaalada Dublin, Ohio, taariikhdu markay ahayd Aug. 21. Laantan cusub ayaa ah dukaankii ugu horreeyay ee shirkaddu ka furto Dublin, iyada oo sidoo kale noqonaysa laanteedii labaad ee ku taalla bartamaha gobolka Ohio, iyada oo ku liidata laanteedii hore ee ku tiillay jidka North High Street ee xaafadda Short North ee magaalada Columbus, Ohio.

Dukaankan cusub waxaa si madaxbannaan u maamusha Carrie Baker oo ah haweeney ku nool Dublin, Ohio. Baker, oo sidoo kale ah madaxweynaha iyo maamulaha guud ee hay’adda aan faa’iido doonka ahayn ee Health Impact Ohio, ayaa markii ugu horreysay la dhacday fikradda dukaankan markii ay booqatay laanta Rocket Fizz ee Cleveland, Ohio, ka hor intii aynaan go’aansan in ay laan cusub ka furto magaaladeeda deegaanka.

Dukaanka ku yaalla Bridge Park ayaa lagu iibiyaa ka badan 450 nooc oo cabitaan ah iyo ka badan 80 nooc oo nacnaca Taffy ah, oo ay u dheer yihiin ciyaaraha carruurta ee xilliyadii hore, alaabaha naadirka ah, nacnacyada caalamiga ah, iyo cabitaanno lagu calaamadeeyay magaca Dublin. Qurxinta dukaanka ayaa waxaa ka mid ah kanoobi Coca-Cola ah oo dheer 16 fiit oo ka kor laalaada qaboojiyaha cabitaanka iyo sawirka dagaalyahan hubaysan oo dheer 10 fiit oo taagan daaqadda hore ee dukaanka. Ka dib codsiyadii macaamiisha ee toddobaadkii ugu horreeyay, dukaanku wuxuu ku daray alaabo cusub oo ay ka mid yihiin Sky Bars, Frostie root beer, candy buttons, 100 Grand bars, iyo Bottle Caps.

Baker ayaa sidoo kale ganacsigan u adeegsanaysa in ay ku taageerto kooxaha maxalliga ah iyada oo maraysa barnaamijka “Candy & Community”. Hay’adaha ugu horreeya ee barnaamijkan wax ka dheefaya ayaa waxaa ka mid ah Dublin Education Foundation iyo barnaamijka taageerada cayaaraha ee Dublin Scioto High School cheerleading program.

Shirkadda Rocket Fizz ayaa la aasaasay sannadkii 2007, iyada oo dukaankeedii ugu horreeyay furtay sannadkii 2009, ka dibna ku fadhisisay ganacsigeeda guud ahaan Mareykanka iyo Canada. Laanta cusub ee Dublin, Ohio ayaa ku soo kordhaysa aagga ganacsiga iyo madadaalada ee Bridge Park, oo ay ku yaallaan ganacsiyo kale oo caan ah sida Pins Mechanical Co., The Pearl, Kitchen Social, iyo Valentina’s.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus