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Family owned central Ohio steakhouse closes Gahanna location
GAHANNA, Ohio (WCMH) — A family owned steakhouse that has operated in central Ohio for nearly 40 years is closing one of its restaurants.
The Hickory House announced it is closing the Gahanna location at 550 Officenter Place after 22 years. The Gahanna spot was opened in 2003 by founder Tony Torchia and longtime friend Don Pinnell.
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The original Reynoldsburg location at 7051 East Main Street is staying open.
'While Gahanna is closing its doors, the original Reynoldsburg location is here to stay and stronger than ever,' owners Chad and Dawn Hunter wrote in a statement.
No reason was given for the closure.
The restaurant was founded in 1978 in Reynoldsburg by Torchia and Jim Alexander. Torchia's nephew Jimmy served as the general manager of the Gahanna location, and his daughter Dawn is a co-owner of the Reynoldsburg spot with her husband, Chad.
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The Hickory House menu boasts choice cut beef along with only center cut filets, ribeyes, and New York strips. They also include a wide selection of soups, chicken, sandwiches, and barbeque.
The Hickory House in Reynoldsburg is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; Friday and Saturday operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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