Small Plates: Arlington Cafe space lands tenant, a trio of local closures and restaurants land sports gambling licenses


A long-empty restaurant and bar space is finally getting a new use, a trio of area restaurants close and we've got a look at the bars and restaurants that could be taking sports in 2023.

The week in Central Ohio food and restaurant news starts with The Fairway:

That golf simulator and bar concept is taking over the Upper Arlington space that previously was the Arlington Café, which closed in 2010. Owner Scott Stender said he wants a space that’ll appeal to both golfers and not-golfers alike…

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