Worthington Inn to close for redevelopment

One of the oldest food establishments in Central Ohio is shutting its doors ahead of a redevelopment.

The Worthington Inn, at 649 High St., announced on its website Wednesday afternoon it will close its doors Jan. 1. The restaurant’s historic building is being redeveloped into a mixed-use space with office, retail and a smaller ground-level restaurant.

“The Worthington Inn with has seen several changes over the past 188 years, including a large-scale rehabilitation in 1983 earning the building…