If you’re a regular viewer of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, you’ve already seen episodes over the last few months featuring Sammich, Blue Toba, and Agave, a few of my favorite Ashand eateries.

Openings:

• Aqua in old Caldera Taphouse
• Masala Bistro 285 A Street in old Playwright Public House
• Sakana Co. 145 E. Main across the street from the Varsity
• Griffin Creek Coffee Roasters/Manna From Heaven Bakery by day and Eleven by the Creek by night in old Ex Nihilo on Calle Guanajuato near the mural
• Awake Tea & Espresso Cafe & Gallery across from Wendy’s, open 6 a.m.–midnight
• Sushi Heaven in old Star Sushi (grand opening during ABC)

Closings:

• Anya’s Thai Bistro
• Caldera Taphouse
• Ex Nihilo/O’Shea’s Irish Pub
• Granite Taphouse
• Playwright Public House
• Star Sushi
• Tot

Other changes:

• DoorDash delivery is now available in Ashland. Need a meal delivered to your study session? Now you have a wide selection at your fingertips.
• Mihama changed ownership last summer.
• Gluten-Free Paradise will close June 30
• Plancha is up for sale.
• An abundance of sustainable take-out packaging, including compostable paper and straw drinking straws.