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07/03/2025

New blog about major changes at the Division of Liquor Control

Ohio’s Division of Liquor Control recently launched a new online portal called OPAL (Ohio Permit & License system), and it’s changing the way liquor permits are handled across the state. Whether you’re a bar, restaurant, manufacturer, or distributor, here’s what you need to know. What Is OPA...

02/11/2021

“Thanks to a sustained decrease in hospitalizations, Ohio’s curfew has been lifted. If hospitalizations begin rising again, may reinstate it. It's crucial that we all continue safety protocols to and prevent hospitalizations from going up.”

11/17/2020

We are waiting to see the exact wording of this new Order, but based on Governor Dewine’s remarks, bars and restaurants should plan to make sure all guests have left the premises by 10:00PM. This changes the existing restrictions, which currently allow guests to finish food and beverages until 11:00PM. Employees will likely be able to stay to clean/close up past 10:00PM.

COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Gov. Mike DeWine issued a curfew starting this Thursday in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Ohio. Starting Nov. 19, as part of the curfew, retail businesses will be re…

05/28/2020

When you cut education by $775MM you need to make that money back somehow. We'll see if cannabis legalization follows. Sin tax FTW.

The Ohio House of Representatives is poised to pass House Bill 194, which would legalize sports gambling online and at casinos, racinos and veterans'

04/20/2020

A letter from Danny Meyer and Randy Garutti On March 27, when both branches of Congress and the White House came to an agreement to provide sweeping financial assistance via the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, many of us in the restaurant industry cheered with a big sigh of relief.

10/14/2018

Congratulations to Mock Trial at The Ohio State University on their 1st place finish this weekend at the Elon University Invitational! Coached by Jeffcott Law's Managing Partner, Tom Jeffcott, the Buckeyes beat teams from Georgetown, Georgia Tech, University of Virginia, and University of Georgia.

10/11/2018

A cheap booze pop-up shop at the old Giant Eagle on Neil!

Last call, a clearance outlet will open at a Giant Eagle in Columbus for two weekends later this month and feature closeouts on a wide assortment of booze.

03/30/2018

"Trying this restaurant in general is practically like taking a little South American culinary vacation, but in Downtown."

Check out Andes Bar & Grill - a great new lunch and dinner option downtown!

I first stepped into Andes Bar & Grill on one of those gusty mid-March nights when a dusting of snow reminds you that winter isn’t eager to

03/29/2018

Be sure to check out Monarch in the Short North. The atmosphere, drinks, and especially the food are all amazing. Congrats to Shawn and his team!

Short North’s Monarch Cocktail Lounge will open its doors for a grand opening this Friday, March 30. Located at 700 N. High St., the two-floor space used to cater to the LGBTQ demographic under the…

03/09/2018

Here is the official statement from the Division of Liquor Control regarding Daylight Savings Time. Alcohol sales must stop at 2:00AM instead of 2:30AM.

02/15/2018

Made a reservation at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Columbus for March 4. Dining for a great cause.

Food & DrinkNewsA cut above: Jeff Ruby’s steps up to help families of fallen officers 614now1 min agoHat’s off to the new steakhouse in town for stepping up to show its support for the community. Jeff Ruby’s will be donating one night’s proceeds from all four of its restaurants to the famili...