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Korean cuisine, more Southern comfort food and new restaurants from notable local chefs are among Central Ohio’s newest dining additions.

Columbus continues to add new food and drink choices. While expansion in recent years was largely established brands and franchisees, smaller and independent operators have brought more concepts to market of late.

Chef Avishar Barua opened his second restaurant with Agni near German Village and Chef Joshua Dalton opened Speck, the Italian eatery he piloted…

While this company is only a few years old, it's scored partnerships with global giants such as Nintendo and Taco Bell. Read about executives' scrappy marketing strategy and why the business is increasingly run out of Austin in this story.

Cargill Inc. has teamed up with Nestlé to fund a grant program for farmers to scale sustainable ranching practices aimed to restore wildlife habitats and fight climate change.

The two food-industry giants announced Wednesday that they will invest a total of $15 million to the effort, which is referred to as the BeefUp Sustainability program. Their commitment will be matched by $15 million in federal funds for a total of $30 million in grants over the next five years, the announcement said.

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Kyle Porter was searching for his successor. After talking financial models and strategies, the then-Salesloft CEO took candidate David Obrand to Intown Golf Club for food and a round of virtual golf. The intimate experience, Porter says, deepened their relationship and understanding of one other.

A week later, Obrand was named CEO of the Atlanta-based sales engagement unicorn.

Intown Golf Club has become Porter’s preferred setting for building connections with clients and holding company celebrations.…

The consulting gig returns Hamilton to his early career, when he started half a dozen restaurants across the country.

Epic Brands, the parent company of Agave & Rye, is launching a new restaurant concept focused on chicken.

Nic & Norman’s is named after Greg Nicotero, a producer on “The Walking Dead,” and Norman Reedus, who starred as Darryl Dixon in the series.

Welcome to Thursday, loyal readers. No, that wasn't a dream: The Sacramento Kings advanced to the NBA playoffs last night. Here are the headlines you missed while chanting “light the beam.”

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While Sacramento Republic FC is in the early stages of its season, its owner is investing in a second soccer club thousands of miles away. Republic CEO/owner Kevin Nagle said in a statement issued by the team Tuesday that he's planning to buy English club Huddersfield Town AFC, founded in…

Mini golf and entertainment venue Puttshack is planning a location at Southdale Center in Edina that will open even before the Minneapolis location that the company announced last week.

Puttshack, launched by the founders of driving-range chain TopGolf Inc., will occupy more than 25,000 square feet across two floors within Southdale Center. It's slated to open next spring, while the North Loop location is expected to open in late 2024.

“We’re excited to see continued growth and expansion of…

Eight New England restaurants and chefs have been named finalists for the industry’s highest honor, the James Beard Awards.