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Hunan Lion announces summer reopening after temporary closure due to fire
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After being closed for over a year due to a fire, a Chinese restaurant in north Columbus has revealed it is on track to open this summer.
Hunan Lion, located at 2038 Crown Plaza Drive, is planning to open in 'early August,' according to its Facebook page. The restaurant caught on fire in October 2023 before the diner was set to open for the day, resulting in it temporarily closing due to damage in the kitchen. No one was hurt in the blaze and the Columbus fire department said it did not suspect foul play as a cause.
'We've overcome some major challenges along the way, and while there's still a few things to finalize, we're feeling confident and excited,' a post by the eatery reads. 'A heartfelt thank you to everyone for your patience and support throughout the entire process. We can't wait to see you all again soon!'
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On the day of the fire, a member of the owners' family told NBC4 they were likely looking at several months before reopening. However, over the course of over a year, the restaurant experienced numerous 'delays due to city approvals, permitting, and contractor scheduling,' according to its website.
Customers can check the restaurant's Facebook, Instagram and website for updates its reopening.
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