There’s always a lot going on in the Columbus restaurant world! Here’s the latest:

• Today, the quirky cafe known for its pancake balls is opening its third location! Called Katalina’s Tres, the new Katalina’s is located at 2741 E. Main St. in Bexley. It joins their original cafe in Harrison West and their second location, Katalina’s, Too in Clintonville! Click here to read more about Katalina’s new Tres!
• Tomorrow – Saturday, November. 2 – Yawning Bear Bread Company opens its first store at 999 Mt. Vernon Ave. in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood. The bakery has been a staple of local markets in recent years and took over the old Three Bites Bakery space after Three Bites moved downtown at Broad and High.
• This week, High Bank Distillery in Westerville opened its new facility, called XXI, for the 21st Amendment. The venue is located in the basement of the newest High Bank location and features elements that are reminiscent of the building’s original purpose as a post office.
• Also this week, Cincinnati-based Taft’s Brewing suddenly announced that its Columbus location, Taft’s Brewporium, is closing. The brewery was located at 440 W. Broad St. in Franklinton’s Gravity development and was known for Taft’s beers and New Haven-style pizzas. This follows the closing of Taft’s Ale House in Cincinnati earlier this year.
• A new Findlay, Ohio-based pizza shop called Jac & Do’s on High has opened a Columbus location at 1607 N. High St. in the former Slammie’s on High space.
• Tune in to the Food Network tonight – Friday, Nov. 1 – at 9 p.m. to see Columbus Beef and Pork Restaurants, discos and diving! It joins a list of Columbus restaurants that have been introduced recently, including Katalina’s, Joya’s Cafe, King Gyros Greek Restaurant and others.
• This week, cocktail bar Law Bird hosted another edition of its pizza pop-up called Wolf Pizza. The current pop-up runs until Sunday, November. 3 from 17:00 to 22:00 Guests are advised to arrive early as they are sold out.
• Martini Modern Italian in the Short North has announced it is closed until November. 8 to refresh the space.
• Columbus Food Adventures is hosting a special dinner with Katzinger’s Deli on Thursday, Nov. 7, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the gourmet. The evening will include stories, food and a special beer brewed for the occasion.
• The Worthington Farmers Market is moving indoors for its winter season beginning this Saturday, November. 2.
• There’s still time to experience the Diwali festivities and specials at both Rooh and the new Flour Modern Pasta Bar.
• North Market Bridge Park has several events coming up next week! The Taste of the Market Gala is Friday, November. 8 and the harvest market is Saturday, Nov. 9.
• Tickets are now on sale for The Daily Growler’s annual beer and donut pairings on Sunday, Dec. 1. You reserve seats through their website for The Genius Wave scheduled tastings at their Upper Arlington and German Village stores.

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