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Lemongrass Bistro Closes After 30 Years | Columbus News
After 30 years as a beloved Columbus landmark, Lemongrass Fusion Bistro has shut its doors — a bittersweet end for regulars who remember birthdays, first dates, and late-night talks over its signature dishes. Rising rents, fierce competition, neighborhood safety concerns, and the loss of beloved owner-chef “Papa” Pete Vitt all contributed to the closure. But the legacy lives on: former staff, led by Wendell Hill, are relocating to Franklinton to launch Penthouse Social Club, opening within six weeks. The High Street space is now on the market, leaving the community hopeful for what’s next in…
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