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6 Columbus eateries to check out soon

Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Columbus' food scene is evolving with exciting new flavors and experiences. Dave’s Hot Chicken on Whittlesey Boulevard serves spicy chicken sliders and crispy fries with bold seasonings. Me Encanta Modern Mexican Cuisine downtown brings dishes such as Ribeye al Pastor and churro cheesecake in a setting decorated with murals and portraits.

Chilango Pride Bakery offers a range of Mexican pastries such as conchas and mantecada at affordable prices. If you want something different, The Peanut Plug food trailer features over 30 varieties of boiled peanuts, including dill pickle and Cajun flavors.

The long awaited return of Clearview BBQ is finally here, and the Columbus community has come out in droves to again taste ​their barbecue. That includes Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison.

NO. 1: WE ATE LUNCH AT THE REOPENED CLEARVIEW BBQ IN COLUMBUS. HERE’S OUR REVIEW

Having not had their sandwich for nearly a year and a half, I decided to be gluttonous and ordered four. | Published January 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially opened in Columbus, Georgia. It’s located at 5279 Whittlesey Blvd. 01/28/2025 By Mike Haskey

NO. 2: WE ATE AT DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN. HERE’S OUR REVIEW OF THE RESTAURANT’S NEW COLUMBUS LOCATION

As I walked into the restaurant the smell of spices hit me, and I couldn’t help but say, “This smells good.” | Published January 29, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison sampled both the dill pickle and cajun flavored boiled peanuts from The Peanut Plug. 02/05/2025 By Mike Haskey

NO. 3: COLUMBUS AREA FOOD TRAILER HAS OVER 30 UNUSUAL FLAVORS OF BOILED PEANUTS. WE TRIED A FEW

Trust me when I say you’ll want to eat the whole bag in one sitting with a Coke (or ice-cold beer).  | Published February 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Me Encanta, translating to “I love it” in English, aims to bring an elevated twist on Mexican cuisine as a new restaurant in Columbus, offering an upscale dining experience for a reasonable price. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 4: RAVE REVIEWS FOR THIS NEW COLUMBUS RESTAURANT, BRINGING MODERN TWISTS TO LOVED CLASSICS

“We tell the kitchen to cook like you’re doing it for your family members,” the general manager said. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Red 8 Kitchen, 6073 Veterans Parkway, is replacing Mizu Ramen Bar with new management and an expanded menu. By Jordyn Paul-Slater

NO. 5: LOCAL COLUMBUS RAMEN SPOT TRANSFORMS WITH NEW OWNERSHIP AND MENU SURPRISES

The new restaurant will be expanding their menu to include more traditional and comfort Chinese food to the Columbus area. | Published April 4, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Chilango Pride Bakery on Hamilton Road in Columbus bakes Mexican bread and a variety of pastries and desserts. Ledger-Enquirer reporters taste-tested several different items on the menu. By Mike Haskey

NO. 6: HAVE A SWEET TOOTH? HERE’S OUR REVIEW OF THIS HIDDEN GEM OF A BAKERY IN COLUMBUS

Ledger-Enquirer photo chief Mike Haskey treated colleagues to these sweet treats. Between mouthfuls and during mouthfuls, they told him what they thought. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Haskey

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.