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Restaurant Roundup: Il Bracco owners plan new Post Oak seafood concept; BBQ joints debut new locations
In this week's Restaurant Roundup, a new restaurant is planned for the old Masraff's location, two barbecue joints debuted new locations, a beer garden opened on Washington Avenue, a “New Japanese” restaurant opened in Upper Kirby and more.
Keystone’s Mac Shack taking over former OSU Panera location
A Cincinnati-based mac-and-cheese bar is opening near Ohio State University.
Keystone’s Mac Shack, a fast-casual eatery founded by Four Entertainment Group, will fill the 1,250-square-foot Gateway University District space at 1619 N. High St. that previously was a Panera Bread.
It'll be the third unit for the Mac Shack, joining the original location near the University of Cincinnati, which opened in 2016, and an Athens restaurant near Ohio University that opened this month.
It’s also the…
Torchy’s Tacos opening first Cincinnati-area restaurant near Liberty Center
Growing Austin, Texas-based chain Torchy's Tacos is opening its first Cincinnati-area location near Liberty Center.
Milo’s to open downtown location in February
A Birmingham-based restaurant will return to its roots with a new downtown location.
Auction for Stella’s Fish Cafe restaurant items closing soon
An auction featuring restaurant items from recently closed eatery, Stella’s Fish Cafe and Prestige Oyster Bar, will be closing on Monday. The Uptown spot closed in November after 17 years of business.
Auction Masters went live with the sale on Friday, Jan. 13 and plans to wrap it up Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. The auction site holds over 500 items, including kitchen equipment, furniture, TVs and audio/computer equipment, appliances and dinnerware.
Stella's three neon outdoor signs are also up for bidding…
Small Plates: Local Cantina expanding (again), a Short North restaurant closes, the battle for grocery customers
The week in Central Ohio food and restaurant news starts in Cincinnati.
Omni Amelia Island’s Sprouting Dinner Series caters to foodies
The resort has a dedicated greenhouse, organic farm and even a bee colony to create a true farm-to-table experience.
Small Plates: Gigpro app helping Louisville-area restaurants deal with staffing shortages
The app connects restaurants with professionals looking for one-time work opportunities with quick pay.
Meet Logan Welk, B.R. Distilling’s latest president
Everything is long-term thinking — the bourbon has to age for years and years and years. So, the decisions you make today may ultimately not be realized in the bottle for four-plus years later.
Bexley’s Macelleria looking for expansion opportunities as business grows
As Macelleria moves into its third year of business, it’s getting ready to add another location.