Food & Drink

Three new restaurants you can try in Columbus. Here's where to find them

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Are you looking for someplace new to eat? You are in luck.

Two new restaurants have opened in Columbus and another one will be soon. A fourth eatery is under construction in Midland.

1. Jim 'N Nick's Community BBQ, a Southern barbecue chain, opened in September with a grand opening celebration that included a charity donation to the Giving Kitchen. This is the chain’s first Columbus location.

2. La' Sammich opened its doors on Armour Road. Started by Chef Nita, the restaurant focuses on unique tacos. The restaurant is carry-out only.

3. Two other restaurants, Surchueros Fresh Mex and Chickchickporkpork, are setting up in Midland. The restaurants are on Kitten Lake Drive. Surchueros Fresh Mex started construction and renovations in September, and Chickchickporkpork said it will be "coming soon" on its Facebook page.

Read more in the stories below:

Sucheros Fresh Mex is preparing to open in Midland at 6516 Kitten Lake Drive in unit E6. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 1: TWO RESTAURANTS NEW TO COLUMBUS ARE PREPARING TO OPEN IN MIDLAND

Two new restaurants are preparing open to Midland. | Published September 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Jim ‘N Nick’s Community BBQ, 5674 Whittlesey Blvd. in Columbus, will host their grand opening Sept. 17. By Tiffany Buchen

NO. 2: POPULAR BARBECUE CHAIN’S GRAND OPENING IN COLUMBUS TO INCLUDE CHARITY DONATION

A popular Southern barbecue chain is about to host its grand opening in Columbus. | Published September 16, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

This is the al pastor taco combo at La’ Sammich, 820 Armour Road in Columbus, pictured Sept. 12, 2025. By Mike Haskey

NO. 3: ALABAMA-BASED CHEF SHARES PASSION FOR FOOD WITH TACOS AT NEW COLUMBUS RESTAURANT

When Arnita Admore, known as Chef Nita, retired from work in food service as a chef after 25 years, she wanted to open a business selling subs in Fort Mitchell. | Published September 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brittany McGee

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.