Starting with this week’s issue, we will highlight Columbus’ iconic businesses once a month in print and online.

Michael Pappas didn’t dream of joining the family business, but now he's carrying on his father's legacy at iconic local diner Tommy's.

But now, the iconic diner faces an uncertain future after borough officials shut it down on Friday, Jan. 10, citing code and sanitation violations. Owner John Diakakis says he’s been struggling ...

Don't worry — there will still be plenty of pie in the case. But Scenic 90's new owner Rod Bish plans to make needed changes ...

"I grew up in this diner, as did many of those before me ... The Bendix is an icon of the area, and I’ll do whatever I can to let future generations experience John and the Bendix for as long as ...