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The Last York Steak House Standing

Season 8 Episode 6 | 7m 31s

York Steak House was started as part of a chain restaurant concept back in the 1960s. The chain expanded into shopping malls throughout the 70s, but by the mid-80s they started to shut down as more competition arose with newer shopping malls and food courts. Only one York Steak House remains today on West Broad St. in Columbus, Ohio which is family owned and operated. Producer Georg

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Explore the 40-year legacy of Katzinger's Deli with co-founder Diane Warren!
Explore Hocking Hills Lodge's design journey with Jeff Darbee in Logan, Ohio's scenic gem.
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Take a look inside at Hofbräuhaus Columbus' brewery and their beers.
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Discover the haunted history and hidden secrets of Ohio's historic Buxton Inn, built in 1812.