Good morning, Powell. The aroma of Southern comfort food has wafted into Clintonville as Sadaya "Daisy" Lewis expands her soul food empire from Budd Dairy Hall to a brick-and-mortar location on North High Street. Modern Southern Table brings scratch-made fried chicken, fish, and those irresistible sides to the neighborhood Tuesday through Sunday, creating what Lewis beautifully describes as "a new age gathering around the table" — transforming her decade-long passion for cooking into a growing culinary destination.
As one chapter begins, another closes with the peaceful passing of Florence Farmwald at 96. The Plain City resident leaves behind a legacy of service through her work with Shiloh Mennonite Church and the Ohio Lung Association — not to mention what locals called "the best homemade bread in the county." Meanwhile, Columbus's pharmaceutical footprint grows as Hikma breaks ground on a massive 130,000-square-foot expansion to its west side complex, strengthening the region's manufacturing capabilities.
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🍗 Southern soul food star opens new Clintonville restaurant. Modern Southern Table, known for its fried chicken, fish, and comforting sides, has expanded from Budd Dairy Hall to a brick-and-mortar location at 5179 N. High Street. Owner Sadaya "Daisy" Lewis started her restaurant and catering business ten years ago, turning her passion for cooking into a growing enterprise. The new spot offers scratch-made Southern delicacies Tuesday through Sunday from 11am-9pm, creating what Lewis calls "a new age gathering around the table."
🕊️ Florence Farmwald's life of service and faith ends at 96. The Plain City, Ohio resident passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to her church community. A faithful member of Shiloh Mennonite Church, Florence taught Sunday School, directed choirs, and worked for years at the Ohio Lung Association. She was known for her love of travel, education, and making "the best homemade bread in the county." A visitation and funeral service will be held at Shiloh Mennonite Church on July 2nd.
💊 Generic drugmaker Hikma breaks ground on massive Columbus expansion. The company has begun construction on a 130,000-square-foot addition to its west side complex, which already spans 1 million square feet. Hikma, which acquired former Roxane Laboratories in 2016, is growing its research and manufacturing capabilities in Ohio. The expansion represents significant investment in the Columbus pharmaceutical sector, though specific financial details weren't disclosed. This growth follows Hikma's previous contributions to COVID-19 response efforts through its Columbus operations.
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