Good morning, Dublin. The battle lines over development are clearly drawn in Hilliard, where residents are pushing back against a 300-home project despite its unanimous approval by City Council. While the plan preserves 70% of the environmentally sensitive land as open space, longtime locals like LuAnn Wilson argue existing infrastructure needs attention before adding more homes to the Big Darby Accord area.
Fire and flavor are heating up Columbus's culinary scene as Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão prepares to open its first Ohio location on March 31, bringing tableside-carved meats to Polaris Parkway. Not to be outdone in the food department, Bears Bagels in Hilliard is rolling in national recognition after being named America's second-best new restaurant by USA Today Network—proof that sometimes the most extraordinary culinary treasures are hiding in plain sight.
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🏡 Hilliard residents fight back against 300-home development plan. City Council unanimously approved the project on Scioto Darby Road despite environmental and traffic concerns from locals. The development sits within the Big Darby Accord, an environmentally sensitive area, though plans include preserving about 70% as open space. Longtime residents like LuAnn Wilson argue Hilliard should improve existing roads and preserve green spaces before adding more homes. The city has promised to fund traffic studies and request additional safety measures from the developer.
🥩 Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão brings fire-roasted meats to Columbus. The chain's first Ohio location opens March 31 on Polaris Parkway, featuring their signature "churrasco" cooking style where meats are carved tableside. Diners can choose from various experiences including the full churrasco service with premium cuts like picanha and filet mignon, plus market table access. Despite its meat-centric focus, the restaurant offers options for vegans and pescatarians including tofu and Chilean sea bass. The Dallas-based chain, founded in 1979, now operates 97 restaurants globally with ambitious expansion plans.
🥯 Hidden in Hilliard, Bears Bagels is boiling up buzz-worthy success. This bagel and bialy shop, owned by husband-wife team Charis and Lo Yost, was recently named the second-best new restaurant in America by USA Today Network. Their labor-intensive process includes hand-rolling dough, a 24-hour rest, boiling, and baking, resulting in standout creations like the Goldielox sandwich and Bears Best breakfast option. The cozy shop offers limited seating but compensates with quality, and true bagel enthusiasts can even sign up for their popular bagel-making classes.
🎤 Featured Event of the Week
Market Madness
Where: North Market Bridge Park
When: Recurring daily
🏀 Market Madness brings NCAA tournament action to North Market Bridge Park daily from March 20th-April 7th! Fans can catch all the March Madness games live while enjoying special food and drink deals from the market's diverse merchants. The family-friendly atmosphere features interactive activities including Pop-A-Shots, Basketball Bingo, and coloring pages to keep everyone entertained throughout the tournament. Whether you're checking on your bracket or just soaking in the excitement of college basketball's biggest event, this community viewing experience offers something for fans of all ages.
🏡 Real Estate Reveals
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Gated luxury near Bridge Park: This luxurious $1,499,900 Romanelli & Hughes home in gated Cortona community boasts an open-concept design with coffered ceilings, chef's kitchen, main level owner's suite, and seamless indoor-outdoor living space minutes from Bridge Park.
High-end Dublin home opportunity: This $949,900 Dublin property in Oak Park lets you build with an award-winning builder, offering expertly crafted floor plans with luxury features like 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, and gourmet kitchens, all near top-rated schools and amenities.🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla
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