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HIGH FIDELITY FASHION 28

THE BUZZ ABOUT BEEKEEPING 32 THE LAND OF CREAM & DAIRY 38 END-OF-SUMMER GETAWAYS 46 ICED OUT 56

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O P E N I N G VO L L E Y

PUBLISHER Wayne T. Lewis EDITOR IN CHIEF Stephanie Greegor

ncertainty about what comes next is a central theme in our lives right now, readers; but, truly, it’s a theme of life generally. Chaos, uncertainty, and change, are always with us—and they always have been. I look back on my life and the only thing I see that was ever consistently the same was the chaos and the change and the absolute uncertainty of what would come next. Each moment was defined by my own changing ideas and opinions, by others’ changing ideas and opinions, and by the changing world itself; from climate change to wars, and everything in between. Right now, you may feel stuck in uncertainty, Columbus, but, I assure you: you’ve been here before. At some point in your life, you have faced life’s uncertainty; its ever-changing landscape; its always moving targets of love, work, and play. You are as familiar with the crossroads of life as you are with the highways that led you to them— and yet, despite, or perhaps because of, that constantly changing lifescape, you’re still standing. Even within all the chaos, you somehow found a way to live. To fight. To love. To eat. To play. To give of yourself and to take when you needed it. You found a way to define your chaos in a different way; to make a new memory and a new friend. To move your career forward. To fall in love, and out again. To cry yourself to sleep and wake up the next morning and just keep going. One foot at a time. One day at a time. Until you fell in love again with yourself, your life, your partner, your family. You found a way to bring joy into your life and let it rest comfortably next to the pain. You found a way to stare down the monsters in your life and send them packing. You found a way back to your center.

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This issue has a lot of “backto” moments. From parents facing burnout as the decision about backto-school remains questionable, to international students who never got a chance to get “back-to” home following COVID lockdowns. There’s also a lot of love in this issue. Central Ohioans love of the frozen stuff—ice cream, and the many options we have at our disposal from Jeni’s to Diamond’s and beyond. Plus, Ohio’s socially measurable love of seltzer and the local breweries who have embraced it’s bubbly charm. And how about beekeeping? Did you know it’s a trendy pastime and that a local school sells out nearly all of its bee classes? People do love honey. The August issue also talks a lot about survival through chaos—how are restaurants actually surviving and will they survive winter when patios close? There are two stories on two family businesses who survived and thrived despite the lockdowns. And, of course, there’s a legitimate Survival Guide to 2020 with a few expert tips on how to manage the sheer volume of uncertainty that exists as we enter the latter part of the year. But, let’s be honest, Columbus, you are your own expert when it comes to chaos. After all, you’ve lived your life to its fullest extent, right? And this issue gives you lots of reasons to keep going, to make new memories, and to get out there and fall in love, and life, again. Don’t let the uncertainty stop you from living, readers.

ASSISTANT EDITOR Allison Grimes STAFF PHOTOJOURNALISTS Zak Kolesar Julian Foglietti

SENIOR CONTRIBUTORS J.R. McMillan Jaelani Turner-Williams John Mclaughlin Melinda Green Rebecca Tien

LEAD DESIGNER Sarah Moore CREATIVE DESIGNERS Justin Remotap, Paul Barton DIRECTOR OF VIDEO John Thorne VIDEO EDITOR Maddy Van Buren DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER Lori Schmidt ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Meggin Weimerskirch SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Derek Landers ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Nikki Harris, Mindy Wilhite Kelly Robson DIGITAL ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Lori Brittenham

After all, it’s never stopped you before. Why start now?

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� S TA F F P I C K S

Ice Cream or Seltzer?

The August (614) issue has several takes on food—but none more relevant than a cold treat on a hot day. It is, after all, the sticky hot, dog days of summer. So, when staff was asked if they prefer a cold seltzer or a frozen ice cream treat, we got some interesting replies.

Bottle of Piquet from Old Westminster winery. (If I spill the beans and can't find it cause the readers buy it all, I'll be pissed).

ON the WEB Do you check your news and entertainment updates on 614now.com? You should. Every day we’re posting Columbus’s top news, entertainment, and sports stories from throughout Central Ohio. In July we had breaking news on the arrest of Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder as well as coverage of the Crew, Blue Jackets, and Ohio State. Plus, which restaurants are open and which ones are not. Check out these stories and the new ones below at 614now.com.

→ Holy $#@% That's Hot

— Lori Schmidt, Digital Content Manager

In the August issue of (614) magazine, writer J.R. McMillan profiles the Bexley family business at Newfangled Kitchen and their specialty—meatloaf sandwiches. One of those famous sandwiches is called Lucifer’s Hammer—a sandwich meant for only those who dare to dream spicy when it comes to a delicious sandwich. So, we dared folks. Watch the video and read the story at 614now.com

A Lime Lemongrass Press Hard Seltzer

→ Gallery Space: Counterculture artist inspired by the depth and beauty of her environment

— Julian Foglietti, Staff Photographer

For a cool treat? Ice cream. It's right in the name: ICE cream.

— Meggin Weimerskirch, Advertising Director

I once ordered ice cream and a hard seltzer. Then poured the seltzer over the ice cream. Amazing. — Kelly Robson, Account Executive

Well anyone who knows me knows I would choose da booze.

Melissa Braithwaite talks all things Addison Jones in this month’s Gallery Space. Read about the multidisciplinary artist, 30, from Delaware, Ohio, and her creative edge at 614now.com

→ This land is Good Land: Unearthing a sustainable family business that is firmly planted in Franklinton David Lewis talks to brother-sister pair, Mike and Megan Minnix, about their new environmental venture GOOD LAND Brand. Read more about their unique journey on 614now.com.

— Mindy Wilhite, Account Executive

Ice cream. I'm all seltzer-ed out from these past two years. — Zak Kolselar, Staff Writer

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— Lori Brittenham, Digital Account Executive

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Frosty ice cream! I have yet to meet a seltzer I like.

(614) we do appreciate the unfettered comments from our readers on the array of stories we post every single day on 614now.com. We have to admit, from the snarky and funny, we appreciate your love of all things Columbus and what the news means to you. So keep commenting on 614now.com, Central Ohio.

BU R N I N G QUEST IO N

Who owns that damn pool? Burning Question is a new series dedicated to answering those random questions that may be rattling around in your brain like they do mine. This month’s Burning Question is:

Who owns that luxurious, see-through infinity pool on High St., between Long and Gay streets?

altor on-site to recruit people, so I go inside. After some initial shared confusion (no, I’m not her Doordash guy; no, she’s not an employee of a high-end housing complex), I find out that she’s a new resident. I apologize for the confusion, and ask her, “So who owns that pool?” Little does she know, it's hers.

If you’ve made your way downtown within the past couple of months, you’ve probably passed this tantalizing sight while marching through the streets or returning home from work. A pool may be the most valuable commodity to have these days when it pertains to your value as a friend. COVID-19 has closed most of Central Ohio’s pools, so we’ve all had to rely on digging through our phone contacts for that third-string friend who just so happens to have one. This pool, however, intrigued me. Did some Les Wexner type just show up and buy his own downtown mansion? Is this just an area that people can rent to take glamorous pictures of themselves for Insta? I surveyed the outside of the building with my photographer friend looking for hints of any residency. Like Watson and Holmes, we curiously make our way to the main entrance of the complex on Gay St., peer inside and spot a well-dressed woman standing inside the front lobby. I assume it’s a re-

t h e FINA L A NSWER It’s a rooftop pool that belongs to residents of The Nicholas, a new Edwards Urban Community offering luxury apartments in the heart of Downtown Columbus located at 12 W. Gay St. Life’s a beach, er, sweet infinity pool, on the corner of Gay Street, for those who live in The Nicholas.

So what’s your burning question, Columbus? Is there a landmark, a piece of art, or some other spectacle in Columbus you drive by every day that you’re wondering about? Send us your burning question to editor@614now.com and we’ll do our best to find the answer.

RE:

“Charges brought against Ohio House speaker”

VINCE: Now we know when this gang was anti-trumpers…they are part of the deep-state that he is coming after!

RE:

“Police say they have brought dog robbers to heel”

STEPHEN L MILLER: The real crime is that Petland is selling puppy mill dogs for $10,000 while there are so many dogs at shelters that are waiting to be adopted. JACKIE: 100% what I was thinking. It infuriates me they are selling dogs in general when there are so many in shelters SCOTT: Yep they get them from puppy mills and sell them for big bucks! It’s all about the money and these pups have all kinds of underlying conditions! Don’t buy from Petland or any pet store! Buy from your local shelter! SAVE THE DATE!

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( LET TER to the EDITOR )

SO CIA L CO M M ENTARY

We want to hear from you, Columbus. And Letter to the Editor is just the place to do it. Like something? Hate something? It’s fair game. Send us your thoughts (no profanity or name calling—let’s keep it clean) to editor@614now.com and sound off on the good and bad about us, Columbus, or what you’re seeing in your area of Central Ohio.

Columbus, you are a social-ing bunch, and we couldn’t love it anymore than we already do—unless YOU had a giveaway for US! Still, your quirky, witty, commentary, sometimes full of love...sometimes not so much, gives us much to talk about during the day. So, have @ it Central Ohio—we’re listening!

01. In reference to the article “Flavortown, Ohio? More like Carmen” “Just read the article about the change of name for Co-

lumbus. You referenced a poll of approximately 5,000 people which found the majority of them in favor of the change. I hardly think that the views of such a small sampling are relevant given the fact that Columbus is a city of more than 800,000 residents. If you favor the change of name fine lobby for it, but please don’t act as if the people have spoken since it’s clear you don’t know what the majority of us think.”

— Jerry O’Bannion 02. In reference to the article “Adopt, don’t shop: Find your new best friend at these cat adoption centers” “I wanted to write a little in response to your "Adopt

Don't Shop" section of the 614NOW Daily Brief. While I agree that every pet needs a home, this mantra is actually very harmful to responsibly raised, purposely bred animals. There are just as many unethical rescues as there are unethical breeders.”

— Lorna Friemoth

In response to an #asseenincolumbus post: @MIRACLE43206: I love our city. ...and even more so these last few weeks. Thanks for the beautiful reminder.

In response to BLM post: @NNASHAWNWI: Thank you for keeping your comments on. This is an eloquent post, obviously, yet there’s not one mention of Black Lives (Mattering). This is the movement - BLACK LIVES MATTER. I’ve never commented on any social or political issue, ever, until this. Thank you @hamiltonmusical for your love. Stand for something, @614magazine, please. George Floyd is dead. He’s dead.

In response to an article about remote classes: DARREN KALIX: Who's the BABE on that's [sic] kid's laptop screen? 614: Author614 Ms. Shutterstock DARREN KALIX: So...she's single then?

In response to BIG TEN conference only games: ADRIAN BACHNIVSKY: Oh yeah, we ain't getting football, folks. Get ready for even more angry white people this fall!

Clippers Stadium movie nights: KAT THRUSH: I'm good...germ city is not where I want to visit

03. In reference to the article “More Columbus restaurants faced employee walkouts over the weekend” “Was incredibly disappointed to see your one-sided ar-

ticle about Northstar employees walking out over the police discount being reinstated when it’s very obvious that the driving source of these employees walking out was because the owners have supported racists in the past. If you can’t reach anyone that walked out for comment, do not run the story. You’re giving power and voice to the people with money in this situation and not those that are oppressed. I’m not seeing the practices promised in this note from last year in this article: https://614now.com/2019/news/a-note-fromthe-614-editorial-staff Sadly, a lot of people will believe exactly what you publish. Please, be better.”

— Carly Wallace 16

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No Mask, No Service: PAMELA BOOTH NELSON: Just wear a mask and stop acting like babies. It’s so simple. JEFF GYURE: But, but what about my freedumb?!?!

In response to Carmen's Crew Aaron Craft story: CARLA STEWART: You really couldn’t get a pic where he doesn’t look stoned?!

In response to the Fig Room announcement: JAMES MCKINNEY: Now is horrible timing to be opening something like that. Wish them luck but damn that’s a tough road ahead.

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614 V I D E O Did you know that (614) launched a new YouTube channel with some very shareable video content? It’s true. We’re expanding our ever-growing content to include video across our web and magazine stories. Keep an eye out for more on our 614 Columbus account and on social media. In the meantime, check out the newest videos on our channel:

Ice Cream Wars Staff Designer Justin Remotap takes the viewer through a taste test of various Central Ohio ice creams from Jeni’s to Diamonds. You won’t want to miss who he selects as the winner of Ice Cream Wars.

Buzz on Beekeeping Did you know that beekeeping has become a hot trend in the last year? Every new beekeeper has his or her reason for loving the little stingers, but what we know for sure is bees and a few other pollinators contribute to 35 percent of global food production. They’re kind of essential. Check out why some Columbus folks are into the bee trend.

Holy $#@% That's Hot Watch our team take on Newfangled Kitchen’s specialty meatloaf sandwich—Lucifer’s Hammer. Find out how many peppers this sandwich gets from the people who love the heat. SAVE THE DATE!

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WELCOME TO THE INSIDER! Have an event you want to shout-out? Send an email to editor@614now.com.

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07.

DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL

MY PELOTONIA

8.1.20 - 8.2.20

// dublinirishfestival.com Like so many other major festivals this year, the Dublin Irish Festival is trying to salvage the spirit and festivity of one of Central Ohio’s biggest summer events by going virtual. Head to Dublinirisihfestival. org and get the livestream schedule for your favorite band, register for the virtual IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K and kids dash, or check out the vendors online. You can still drink as much as irish beer as you want, folks, just from the comfort of your house.

03.

8.3.20 - 8.9.20

VIVA FESTIVAL LATINO // festivallatino.net Festival Latino 2020 has been renamed to Viva Festival Latino this year and will be a weeklong virtual experience featuring online cultural events and activities every day. Visit festivallatino. net for more information.

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8.7.20 - 8.9.20

8.21.20 - 8.23.20 & 8.28.20 - 8.30.20

// pelotonia.org You won’t see thousands of bicyclists pouring through Columbus this year, unfortunately; instead, Pelotonia has shifted online and is raising money virtually, allowing participants to set their own fundraising goals and raise money in the fight against cancer. There’s still time to register or support someone you know. Visit pelotonia.org for more information.

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PRIDE OF OHIO DRIVE-IN MOVIE SERIES // The Ohio History Center The Ohio History Center is offering a drive-in move experience this summer, continuing Aug. 8, 4:30 and 8:30 p.m. in the Ohio History Center parking lot, for Ready Player One. Free/car registration is required and snack packs can be purchased in advance. Visit ohiohistory. org/drivein to register your car.

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7.10.20 - 8.6.20

SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL SHORTS TOUR

EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

// Wexner Center for the Arts The Wexner Center for the Arts has a plethora of top notch online programming for you to enjoy in August, including the 2020 Sundance Film Festival Shorts Tour, which features six of Sundance’s top shorts from its 2020 festival. Tickets can be purchased after visiting wexarts.org/calendar.

// 31 E. Gay St. The Pearl Market is a famer’s market full of fresh foods, which makes it an essential business and still open every Tuesday and Friday through Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 31 E. Gay St Columbus, OH 43215. Check out the website for inperson guidelines or to order online at pearlmarket.org.

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OHIOHEALTH CAPITAL CITY AND EMERALD CITY HALF & QUARTER MARATHONS // capitalcityhalfmarathon.com emeraldcityhafmarathon.com The OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Commit To Be Fit 5K is moving online this year to Aug. 28-30. The OhioHealth Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon and 5k will be held Aug. 21-23. Participants in both events will be able to upload their results to the OhioHealth Leaderboard and upload event photos after completing their respective distances. For more information visit www.capitalcityhalfmarathon.com, www.emeraldcityhalfmafarathon.com, or e-mail info@m3ssports.com.

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DEVOTED COLUMBUS WEDDING RESALE MARKET // Makoy Center Join Devoted Columbus at the Makoy Center Aug. 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., to shop from past couples for some amazing deals on new and gently used wedding decor, dresses, accessories, jewelry, favors, candles, chargers, centerpieces, signs, wedding gifts, easels, champagne glasses, card boxes, cake cutters, and more. This is a cash only event. Check back frequently for closings or shift to online. For more information visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/ DevotedColumbus.

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any cultural traditions hold hair as sacred—a symbol of strength, virility, beauty, wisdom. In Native American, Southeast Asian, Rastifaran, and African cultures, letting hair grow and be in its natural state is a symbol of one’s connection to the Earth itself. Even western tradition acknowledges the connection of hair to strength as told through the story of Samson and Delilah. And, as in the case of the biblical Samson, governments have used shearing aboriginal people’s hair as a way of stripping their power, identity, and connection to their cultural heritage. In 1902, Commissioner of Indian Affairs William Atkinson Jones commanded all Native Americans living on federal land to cut their hair and denied rations to those who did not comply with the orders. Black hair has been no less politicized in this country and the history of trying to strip one’s culture through controlling hair is not in the distant past. As recently as February 2020, 18 year-old student Deandre Arnold made the news when he was suspended from school for wearing locs. For artist April Sunami, the politicization of hair was what brought her to start thinking about incorporating it into her own art. “When I started with this theme of hair, I decided to wear my hair in locs. At the time it was symbolic. It was not accepted in corporate environments and for me it was a statement about going all in as an artist,” said Sunami. “[Hair] has so much to do with who you are, how you want to be seen, how you see yourself, and that was the jumping off point. It started off me just playing with color and being expressive but the meaning has evolved over time into me trying to say more with it and using different materials to represent themes in history, mythology, and spirituality.”

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“ IN THIS WORLD, FOR ME PERSONALLY, I’VE ALWAYS HAD THIS FEELING THAT I HAD TO BE SMALL, AVOID CONFLICT. ALL THESE WOMEN IN MY CANVAS, THEY ARE STAND-INS FOR ME. THEY GET TO BE BRAVE. ” The spiritual significance of hair is at the core of every painting she creates. “The hair is about soul. It’s a physical manifestation of something spiritual, something deeper,” she said. She paints hair in bold acrylic swaths, gives it texture with cowry shells and paper beads, and brings it to life with shattered glass found at the side of the road. “I am a collector of history,” said Sunami. “Beads, stone, wood, bullets, break-away glass…I put it all in my artwork.” Each object she uses has a story to tell, some she already knows, some she can only guess at. Sometimes she enlists her children to gather objects she finds, sometimes friends save things they think she might use. When Queen Brooks, a renowned artist, community elder, and old friend and mentor accidentally shattered her shower door she didn’t sweep the pieces up and throw them away; instead, she saved them to be woven into the locs of a woman on one of April’s canvases. “The subject has always been women,” Sunami said. “The women are kind of a stand in for myself. They are the reference point for understanding the world, a gateway to empathy in trying to understand someone else’s experience.” When you walk into her studio at the King Arts complex, where she is currently an artist in residence, the billows of three-dimensional hair leaping off the canvas are the first thing you notice, followed quickly by rows of piercing eyes. Many of the subjects stare straight out of the canvas and into your soul, a style she was warned about by an art gallery owner years ago as an art taboo that would never sell. She promptly ignored their advice. And for good reason. These steady eyes invite you to stand present and match the gaze; to look at the face of each woman in the canvas and connect with her, acknowledge her. In some sense, it is Sunami’s way of defying “the inequity and invisibility of black women.” “Through my gaze they are powerful. They are active, not passive subjects,” she explained. For the same reason, she often embeds mirrors into her canvases. “The viewer can take away whatever they want to from the art, but you can’t help but see some part of yourself there too and feel empathy for someone else’s hurt, someone else’s struggle,” Sunami said. “In this world, for me personally, I’ve always had this feeling that I had to be small, avoid conflict. All these women in my canvas, they are stand-ins for me. They get to be brave. They get to be strong and stand their ground and be fully who they are. Through these paintings I get to find my voice. The art is where I put all of my defiance and strength.” • SAVE THE DATE!

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VINYL’S EVERLASTING FIDELITY BY Z A K KO L ESAR P H OTO BY JU LI AN FO GLI ET T I

loyalty & women help the music medium stay alive

he idea of a romantic comedy starring a woe-is-me record store owner sells just as well in 2020 as it did in 2000. High Fidelity, a Nick Hornby novel that was adapted to the screen at the turn of the century, was rebooted as a television series just this year—and the love of vinyl plays just as sweet. “To me there is nothing like going into a record store and seeing something that you're like, Man, I really want to either have that or the artwork on it is so eye catching or I've heard of this band but I don't know this record,” said Pat Dull, Columbus musician and local record producer. The movie, which starred John Cusack, Jack Black, and Lisa Bonet, turned 20 this year. And while 20 years may not seem like a particularly long time, the story of a failing record store owner told through a narcissistic, sometimes misogynistic male lens sure seems outdated in 2020. However, the rebooted TV series starring Zoë Kravitz, Bonet’s daughter, in that role, minus the misogyny, seems incredibly fitting for 2020. And it also may explain the recent

uptick in people of all ages showing off their personality through their record collections. Numbers don’t lie. Vinyl sales have posted an increase for the past 14 years. According to a report from Forbes, in 2019 alone, one quarter of all recorded music sales in the U.S. was thanks to vinyl–with sales doubling from the previous year. And if that doesn’t convince you that vinyl is here to stay, purchases of digital downloads and CDs all saw a decline in sales in 2019 according to the same report. But while vinyl won its round in 2019 as the primary source of non-digital music consumption, 2020 could prove to be a challenging year for any small business that isn’t in the paper towel or hand sanitizer sector. Even before COVID crashed the party, the record store industry was hit with a curveball a month prior to the pandemic shutdown. Eight days before the premiere episode of the TV version of High Fidelity in February, one of only two manufacturing plants to supply the lacquer used for creating vinyl– burned down. After the fire at Apollo Masters, located in Banning, California, there was only one plant left in the world—one that was only producing 25% of the lacquer for vinyl before the fire—Japan. And that has the potential to cause future supply issues as vinyl demands increase. First the news of the fire struck fear in the usually optimistic owner of Lost Weekend SAVE THE DATE!

Records, Kyle Seigrist. And then COVID-19 hit the U.S. in early March, just over a month before Record Store Day, the annual event created to celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store. Compared to his April 2019 numbers, Siegrist’s sales were down 80% with no RSD revenue. Greg Hall, owner of Used Kids Records since 2014, also reported an initial 70-85% drop in revenue when his doors closed due to quarantine. Something that COVID-19 has proven however, is that boredom and isolation leads to more hobby exploration, which also happens to be the exact reason why Sigriest got into the vinyl business in 2003. “I wanted to open a store like (now-defunct Columbus record stores Singing Dog, Capital City, or School Kids), and I thought, ‘What could my niche be?,’” Siegrist said. “I've always liked vinyl, so I thought my niche would be vinyl; everybody else is doing CDs and records, I'll just make my niche vinyl.” And so far it has been the decision that kept Siegrist afloat during what could have been a downturn during COVID. Despite the disruption in April—Siegrist said his business was down $2,000—he noted that his business had an advantage during the shutdown because he rents the apartment above the storefront, which meant he could swiftly transition to curbside pickup for sales. •

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Loyal Vinyl Lovers

Welcome, Ladies

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There is one more thing that, despite the shortage of vinyl and the initial COVID losses, has kept vinyl alive—loyalty. A great part of the success of Lost Weekend Records is thanks to the loyalty of vinyl buyers. Siegrist had a customer purchase a $100 gift card at the onset of the pandemic to use when the store reopened. Two other customers paid $200 each for Siegrist to curate a vinyl selection for them personally. “We have really supportive customers, and I think most independent record stores have a loyal (customer) base that lets you survive,” Siegrist said. Greg Hall, owner of Used Kids Records since 2014, felt similar love from vinyl lovers during the shutdown. However, he does understand how dependent the vinyl-buying experience is on physically being in the store and sifting through items, two things Columbus shoppers have been told not to do for months. “Nothing can replace customers coming into the store and browsing because they will find all kinds of stuff they never even dreamt about,” Hall said. The broadening spectrum of the vinyl collector also explains the 14 consecutive years in increased physical record revenue.

Hall recalls a memory that made him rethink his interior decorating 10 years ago, when Used Kids was still located on High St., a duo of fifth-year senior female students at Ohio State walked up the dark steps of the old storefront. When asked why they were just now visiting the store after probably passing it hundreds of times to and from class, they plainly said the place “seemed sketchy.” “While [the old store] was funky and stuff, it wasn't necessarily always the most inviting,” Hall said. “It was largely what we kind of jokingly said over the course of many years, a sausage fest.” Well the record store sausage fest is officially over now. “We’ve always been a place that when you have females working in a store, they're going to feel safe, and a lot of it has to do with who's at the desk,” said Amy Kesting, co-owner of Spoonful Records. These welcoming atmospheres in Columbus record stores has helped attract families, single female shoppers, groups of girls, and even moms with strollers who see a storefront like Spoonful as a safe space.

And as much as it may make sense to point fingers at digital music streaming as being the Achilles’ heel to the vinyl, owners like Hall have actually seen the power of it when attracting a younger demographic to the medium. Many times he’s observed a customer sift through a stack of records, come across something that might interest them, and then play the album out on their phone. This tactic usually results in a sale. “People I think need tangible stuff, and not a lot of stuff, but certainly something to cherish like a record collection,” Hall said. “They just flooded these spaces because people need something tangible. “To me, those things that give people pleasure and maybe kind of move their mind out of how bad things are is a really, really great thing.”

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" People I think need tangible stuff, and not a lot of stuff, but certainly something to cherish like a recordcollection. "

The Future of Vinyl And it’s also not the end of the vinyl world. Although there may be a production lag when a new record drops, there is hope for the future of vinyl in the U.S., with talks of a new lacquer plant being built in the next year in the works and the option of direct metal mastering to create records. There is also the power of the media hipness factor. Which is why a show like High Fidelity, seems fitting for 2020, especially with a female lead like Kravitz who challenges men who try to talk over her musical knowledge. Yeah, the pretentious music takes are still there. But it’s no longer just a boy’s club. It’s refreshing to see that the consumers keeping the vinyl industry alive are no longer just the geeks who argue over Smiths’ records or talk incessantly about obscure imported LPs. “What's happened for the industry as a whole is that people, in particular women, were starting to get turned on to music again. Not necessarily their phone, but something physical,” Hall said. Vinyl collectors will have a chance to support their favorite independent record stores with a 2020 expanded Record Store Day that will take place on three dates over three months. The drops will happen on Aug. 29, Sept. 26, and Oct. 24. • SAVE THE DATE!

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HIGH FIDELITY FASHION

s fall fast approaches, so does the need to head back-to-school (even if virtually) and back-to-work (you still need to dress up top on Zoom) while also staying on point with your personal style. And what better way to do it than by taking a cue from Zoë Kravitz, the star of the record-store series reboot based on the 2000 film, High Fidelity, which originally starred John Cusak. The quirky fashion sense and attitude of Kravitz in the reboot comes out in her clothing and gives her a laid-back vibe Central Ohioans can tap into this fall. See what we’ve curated here to help you get into a High Fidelity state of mind by the time the leaves turn. •

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→ Tee By Rollas, Jeans by Trave, Vintage Vest from Smarty Pants Vintage, Necklace by Chunky Armadillo

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← Nudie Jeans, Vintage Fender Jacket from Smarty Pants Vintage ↓ Nudie Jeans, Corridor Hawiian Shirt, Converse Shoes, Sunglasses by Rayban

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Local school, with bee whisperer instructor, sells out classes as the hobby increases in popularity BY JACK MCLAUGHL I N PH OTOS BY JULIA N FOG L I ET T I

n just a black undershirt and a weathered canvas hat, Dave Noble begins to meticulously sort through the seven brightly colored beehives located on site at the Columbus Garden School. After several minutes—fingers stained with honey, insects curiously zipping in tight circles around his unguarded face —Noble remains unphased. He isn't stung once. “It takes a certain sort of calmness. You’ve got to give yourself over to the bees,” Noble said, resonating a cool easiness in demeanor that’s occasionally spiked with an unfettered passion for bees when the topic arises. After roughly 20 minutes of carefully stacking and restacking the wooden layers

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of several different beehives located within the school’s diverse demonstration area, his energy changes. His posture quietly stiffens. He finds what he’s been looking for. One bee, noticeably larger than the others and with a noticeable gait, emblazoned for identification with a tiny dot of turquoise so small it’s almost invisible,is the queen. He picks her up gingerly to examine her closely. Later in the day, he plucks a drone bee— male bees whose only purpose is to mate with neighboring queens—from the hive, holds it between his thumb and forefinger, and genuinely thanks it for its sacrifice. Giving it a quick squeeze, Noble points out the drone’s genitalia jutting out the back of

its abdomen, eviscerating it in the process. “Mating for drones is fatal, as you can see,” Noble said. “He has an endophallus, meaning he has to break open to mate.” Standing about 15 feet behind Noble’s imposing 6 and a half foot frame and electric auburn beard, everyone watches as he carefully arranges hive segments. The distance provides a certain feeling of safety. After all, it’s quite reasonable to be afraid of being stung when confronted with dozens of bees. But as the day wears on, watching Noble handle the insects without incident, unease gives way to enjoyment and fascination. The best part of this amazing experience may be that it’s entirely repeatable. Noble is a contracted instructor at the Columbus Garden School, tasked with teaching a vast assortment of honeybee-related courses, all of which, prior to COVID, would sell out quicker than they could teach them. Now that the courses are virtual, there are more openings available for anyone interested in the popular hobby. The finding of the Queen Bee is, in fact, one of the more popular courses taught. It teaches how to locate queens and approach the hive, how to handle bees, and how to stack hive segments in a particular order to prevent the queen from wandering into previously searched sections. “You’re going to have to either raise your own queen or buy one,” Noble said to new beekeepers, making this course both in high demand and critically important. The wild and wholly riveting course on queen-finding that Noble teaches at the school is not his only involvement with his beloved bees. He also raises queen bees for sale, producing upwards of 25 weekly from his private hives, and sells comb-extracted honey from home. Tisa Watts, who founded the Columbus Garden School in January of 2019, also gets in on the buzz about beekeeping. She teaches a course on native bees, including the history of their establishment in North America from Africa and Asia in the 1600s, when settlers needed nature pollinators for their European fruit trees. Hundreds of different species of unique bees, from microscopic wasps to the classic bumblebee, are native to Ohio. •

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Part of her course walks students through the construction of a dwelling for native bees, crafted by forming a network of PVC pipes. While building a home for native bees won’t yield honey, the variety of species they attract is worth their construction. Ultimately what Watt loves about the class and the school she founded is its value in creating awareness. “It really helps people connect with all of the amazing things in the world around them, in the world right in front of them. And that’s what we’re after,” she said. The Garden School offers more than just bee classes, though. There is an immersive, eclectic slate of hands-on courses paired with two acres of demonstration garden that cover subjects such as native plants, herbalism, raising chickens, outdoor construction, breakmaking, and more. In response to the pandemic, the school is now offering a vast array of reduced-price courses with top-notch instruction which can be attended virtually. Of course, one cornerstone of the school is, and will continue to be, Dave Noble’s beekeeping courses. “There’s nobody else like him in all of Central Ohio,” Watts said. Noble entered the world of beekeeping academically, after studying honey bees at Ohio State and obtaining a degree in plant pathology with a minor in Entomology, he went on to work in the school’s honeybee research labs. With experience as an apiarist for several local institutions, Noble also speaks internationally about bees. As an instructor at the Garden School, Noble has adopted a measured, adaptive approach to teaching beekeeping, due to the expansiveness of the subject. While the school is still overtly beginner-friendly, with an introduction to beekeeping regularly offered, Noble aims to tackle an array of topics in depth through hyper-focused course offerings. There’s no one like him, certainly, and Central Ohioans who take his course are lucky to learn from the best. “I take the all or nothing approach as an educator: if you try to teach it all, you end up teaching nothing,” he said. •

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Skyscraper Milkshake

This riff on a margarita features blood orange barrelaged tequila and lime.

Something like a Filipino margarita, this tangy drink contrasts the gentle vanilla notes of ube, with the tart flavors of lime.

If sweet things are what you dream of, this skyscraper milkshake is made from vanilla bean ice cream with strawberry marmalade, rainbow sprinkles, and topped with a slice of homemade confetti cake.

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Concord Margarita

Finlandia grapefruit vodka, fresh italian basil, and hand squeezed lemon form the base of this zesty cocktail.

This Wild Turkey cocktail with a zest of lemon and a touch of allspice, among other ingredients, comes to the table in this fiery favorite from Bottle Shop. Also available as a to-go cocktail.

Served to-go in a little glass bottle, the name says it all, a margarita with additional fruity notes of concord grape.

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On any given night in Columbus, one can travel downtown or to an adjacent ‘burb and find what is, not only a delicious cocktail, but one that is perfectly coiffed and ready for its close-up. From deep turquoise to vibrant red and everything in between, the fanciful alcoholic creations show that the drinking game in Central Ohio is strong—its beauty game even stronger. This month, as the capital city revs up for football (fingers crossed) and parents celebrate back-to-school (fingers crossed) and singles find a winter pairing for cuffing season (fingers crossed..sensing a theme?), here at (614), we’re giving you a good reason to glam up and go find a perfectly Instammagrable drink in a bar or restaurant near you that may just win dinner out for you and a friend during Restaurant Week Sept. 14-19.

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� Head out and grab a glamor shot of one of the six drinks listed here, or find another fabulous cocktail from around town that's begging for its 15 minutes of fame. We've all got a little food/drink photographer inside of us, so get creative with your photo—glam it up and make it fun! We'll be judging on both photo quality and beauty/ novelty of the drink. � If you're the 'gramming type, post your best drink photo on Instagram with the hashtag #614instadrink. If you're not on social media, send your best shot to editor@614mediagroup with the subject line 614 Insta Drink. Deadline to submit is Aug. 17, 2020. � Sit back and relax. We'll share some of our favorite photo submissions on our Instagram @614magazine, so follow along to see some gorgeous drinks and start your "Columbus Cocktails to Try" list. � (614) staffers will judge the entries and select a winner Sept. 1, who will be featured in the September issue of (614) Magazine AND receive dinner for two at the participating Restaurant Week restaurant of their choice. •

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WHY CENTRAL OHIO IS HOME TO AN E X T R AO R D I N A R Y AMOUNT OF F R O Z E N T R E AT S

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ummer in Columbus can mean only one thing—ice cream. OK, it can mean other things, too, but for Central Ohioans it means they are disproportionately lucky to live in an ice cream lover’s paradise, with plenty of shops, flavors, and styles from which to choose the perfect cool treat. Milk or dairy-free? Rolled or scooped? Cup or cone? Sprinkles or cherries? Whip cream or marshmallow cream? Vanilla or Over the Rainbow? In Columbus, you’re never more than a few miles from a Graeter’s Ice Cream, Whit’s Frozen Custard, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, or some of the new indie shops making their mark—Diamonds, Johnson’s Real Ice Cream, or Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory, just to name a few. No matter where you go in Columbus, ice cream is steeped with history. “We still use a lot of the formulas developed by my

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grandfather,” said Johnson’s President Matt Wilcoxon, whose leadership marks the company’s fourth generation of the family running the business. “There’s actually an old notebook with recipes we still use at times.” Wilcoxon said his ancestors would still recognize the Johnson’s flavor today, a flavor, he said, that’s defined by its creaminess and smooth texture. “The number one ingredient is cream,” he said, adding Johnson’s has shops in Bexley, Dublin, and New Albany. Johnson’s is celebrating its 70th birthday this year. Wilcoxon’s great-grandfather started selling ice cream in the meat locker facility he ran in Bexley, opening a storefront next door on Sept. 1, 1950, where the Johnson’s flagship location remains. And while customers love the Salted Caramel Pretzel, a more

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contemporary flavor, Wilcoxon said the classic vanilla his great-grandfather perfected is still his favorite: “If you can get vanilla right, you can get anything right.” For Dulce Vida Ice Cream Factory, which has locations on the west side, Short North, and Northland, their unique take on fruity flavors has put them at the top of the must-try list for Columbus frozen treat lovers. Vince Fasone, who consults for the owners, attributes the shop’s appeal to “unique flavors you typically don’t find anywhere else, and the authenticity of the product.” Witness the mango sorbet, a non-dairy treat with a sweetness cut by spicy chamoy sauce and finished with a tamarind candy straw. Fruit flavors are popular in both creambased and water-based ice creams, Fasone said, and family members make regular trips to Mexico to remain current on flavors, styles and ingredients. Indeed, Fasone said, many ingredients are imported from Mexico. In fact, this family-owned shop opened its first location in 2016, making Mexicaninspired ice cream, paletas (popsicles) and street snacks. While Dulce Vida caught on first with the city’s Latino population, Dulce Vida’s customers come from all backgrounds. The same is true for Diamonds in northwest Columbus, where customers spend a minute or 10 looking at the beautiful, frozen works of art made in-house at Diamonds. “People enjoy seeing them and, obviously, tasting them,” operator Fabian Torres said of the cream-based and water-based flavors. Torres’ father is from Mexico, and the flavors are ones the elder Torres has carried with him, finally opening his own ice cream shop in Columbus five years ago. “My cousin has three shops in Mexico,” Torres said. “All of the recipes come from Mexico.” Strawberry kiwi is the top seller, Torres said, the full slices of fruit making it a visual and culinary treat. “It’s all natural, and you’re going to bite into a piece of real fruit,” Torres said. The experience of ice cream is part of what makes it so great. Just ask Ice Cream Rollery, which has locations in Reynoldsburg and Gahanna. • SAVE THE DATE!

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Rolled ice cream isn’t new, of course, but there are still only a handful of shops specializing in this unique take on the traditional favorite. When Rashad Mosley opened his first Ice Cream Rollery in 2018, he knew it would stand out among the sea of scooped snacks, but that wasn’t enough. There’s also a show. “It’s custom-made to order right in front of you,” Mosley said, “so there’s that experience of having something made exactly the way you want it.” The method means the ice cream is extra cold and, Mosley said, fresher, according to a lot of his customers. The high butterfat cream the shops use makes the rolls “nice and creamy,” he said. Then there are the flavors. Over the Rainbow blends strawberries and Fruity Pebbles in the ice cream as it’s rolled; Cheesecake Escape features an entire slice of cheesecake mixed in. In Columbus, it seems, the variety of ice creams available to Central Ohioans is endless. So what is it, exactly, about the capital city that makes it such a hot spot for ice cream connoisseurs? Industry leaders statewide have many ideas on the matter, but most come down to two things: Midwestern nostalgia and lots and lots of cream. “It’s what we do on the weekends,” said Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams founder Jeni Britton Bauer, whose company started in 2002 at the North Market and now boasts 10 shops in the city with nationwide retail expansion and shipping. Britton Bauer added that Columbus ice cream fans are avid but discerning. “We are nostalgic, but forward thinking. We’re diverse and open and, I like to say, full of flavor,” Britton Bauer said. Tom Philpott, VP of marketing for Cincinnati-based Graeter’s Ice Cream agreed, adding that Midwestern charm is reflected in Graeter’s storefronts. “Our shops are nostalgic but not old-timey,” he said, adding that Graeter’s opened its first Columbus-area shop in 1989 and currently has a dozen in the Columbus area. Philpott said he likes to think that his company, which is marking its 150th anniversary in 2020, has had something to do with the proliferation of the ice cream business in the state. Chad Wells, who owns the Clintonville franchise of Whit’s Frozen Custard, echoed a similar sentiment. “Columbus is a foodie town that offers different culinary experiences and is the home of several great ice cream brands,” Wells said. Whit’s, founded in Granville in 2003, has eight Franklin County locations. But all of them agreed that the access to quality, local dairy is the other major factor in Central Ohio’s impressive ice cream scene. Philpott called it a “midwestern thing,” estimating there are nearly 2,000 dairy farms in Ohio; Britton Bauer said, “We’re a top five dairy state.” 40

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ICE CREAM IS ABOUT BEING TOGETHER WITH PEOPLE YOU KNOW OR WANT TO KNOW BETTER. MAN… WE NEED THAT RIGHT NOW. J ENI BRI TTO N BAUE R

Whit’s marketing director Melinda Moore pointed out that their “frozen custard is made fresh on site every day, not in a factory,” thanks to the abundance of quality dairy. Of course, it takes more than dairy to make Jeni’s Roald Dahl-inspired Brown Butter Almond Brittle (a founder’s fave), Graeter’s signature Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip (for which the chips are hand-cut, Philpott said) or Whit’s Peanut Butter Frozen Custard, the base for its popular Buckeye flavor—ice cream innovation is something that’s alive and well in the Buckeye state capital. “Everybody has a thing that they do and do really well. There’s some fantastic ice cream made in Ohio,” Philpott said. “We’re all slightly different and there’s room for us all,” Moore added. In the end, ice cream is about community, Britton Bauer said, citing both a camaraderie among ice cream makers and among customers, who want to share their favorite scoop with their favorite folks. “Ice cream is about being together with people you know or want to know better,” said Britton Bauer. “Man… we need that right now.” J O H N S O N ' S R E AL I C E CRE AM

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SELTZER STATE of MIND

Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of the hard stuff continues as breweries get more creative STORY A N D P H OTOS BY JU L I A N FO G L I E TTI

ard seltzer recently became a staple in the homes of millions as quarantine caused a rise in alcohol stockpiling like any good calamity would. According to an article on Refinery29.com, staff lamented that “to the surprise of no one,” White Claw hard seltzer has been one of the top alcohols hoarded by booze lovers everywhere during lockdown. The Buckeye state, in particular, has proven to be a lover of that refreshing bevvy like no other state in the union. In fact, Ohio cemented its status as a major consumer of the irresistible, bubbly, charming, and oh-so-refreshing hard seltzer last year, when a shortage of the stuff caused Buckeyes to panic in a socially measurable way. It all started with a lovable bro named Trevor.

The Bro Touch “Once the bros started drinking White Claw, craft brewers took notice,” said Bob Berman, Head Brewer at Elevator, explaining that when young—typically college-aged, typically fraternity—bros pick up a beverage and associate it with cool, the beverage takes off. So went the path of White Claw in the summer of 2019. Unlike its carbonated predecessor, Zima, the unfortunatelylabeled “girl’s drink” of the 1990s, with it’s royal blue (dare we say purple?) labeled bottle of clear, carbonated, malt, White Claw shot to fame after a video posted by YouTuber Trevor Wallace (Google it. You’re welcome) hilariously breaks down the coolness of the Claw, skyrocketing it into the stratosphere of bro-dom. Previous to that video, Mark Anthony Brands, the maker of Mike’s Hard Lemonade, released White Claw to the masses in 2016. It started to catch on with the ladies and the party circuit early on; but between 2018 and 2019, the brand, marketed as a lighter, low-cal, low-carb beverage than beer, saw a jump— a 238% increase in sales—due just to its marketing as a “healthier” option. But it really took off when the blonde-haired bro Trevor uttered “Ain’t no laws when you’re drinking Claws,” in that infamous YouTube video. That phrase launched a new wave of Claw love with bros everywhere leading to a nationwide shortage of the cool drink in late 2019. During the shortage, Ohioans proved their love of the hard seltzer when geo-tagged Tweets showed that most of the panic and hoarding of the beloved seltzer came from the Buckeye State. Midwesterners do enjoy their booze. Since that professed love by Ohioans—and the nation— other companies got into the seltzer game, too, with many local breweries releasing their own take on seltzer in both craft and larger scale production. This rise in hard seltzer can be seen in the multiple competitors crowding the market. PBR launched their Stronger Seltzer, soon followed by Corona, Bud Light, and Natural Light Seltzer, alongside already established brands like White Claw and Bon & Viv. This adoption of the drink by a broader, dare we say bro-er, demographic is perhaps what has allowed it to surpass so many other “fad” beverages. As Berman said, “Instead of buying two six-packs of craft beer, you're seeing people buy one six-pack of craft beer, and one pack of seltzers.”

Seltzer Gets Crafty In line with national brands, many local breweries began to take notice of seltzer’s popularity, and the development of craft seltzers began. Seventh Son began testing their Kitty Paw seltzer in the fall of 2019, said co-founder Collin Castore. “We really wanted a Gluten-Free alternative to our beer and had been playing around with cider,” said Castore. “But in Ohio there's some extra regulation that goes into it, so we decided to give seltzer a shot.” According to Castore, where Kitty Paw stands out from other hard seltzers is in the use of fruit as its flavor and sweetener rather than using processed sugar and artificial flavoring. “The traditional seltzers in the world take their base and put it through filters to take all the color and flavor out of it. Then they can put in their jolly rancher flavor or all natural extract flavors,” explained Castore. “We use purees and the result is ours actually tastes like real fruit.” While Kitty Paw was one of the first Ohio brands to take on the seltzer market, many more have since followed. Platform released canned versions of their seltzer in December, and Hoof Hearted announced the release of their Turbo Water seltzer made in collaboration with Evil Twin’s Evil Water brand. Elevator Brewing also found a unique partnership for hard seltzer with the Columbus Eagles FC women's soccer team earlier this year when they created a beer, a hard seltzer, and a cider for the team and its fan base during the 2020 season. The Golden Raspberry IPA had been set to launch during the Columbus Beer Festival, which was canceled due to COVID. The artwork was designed by Columbus Eagles FC Forward Larissa Najjar and integrated the artwork of the team jerseys, which Najjar also designed. Elevator is also tossing around the notion of another seltzer launching under a new brand soon.

The Future of Seltzer As the seltzer market grows, the possibility of oversaturation grows with it. “It’s really gonna be survival of the fittest,” said Berman. “The future is going to be a brand that is highly invested into seltzer, that knows how to allocate their time, and is ready to battle for shelf space.” The battle for innovation, he said, is just beginning. “You best believe somebody is starting to combine craft brewing with seltzer, and one of these days a lactose sprayed seltzer [creamy/milkshake texture seltzer] is gonna pop up,” said Berman. While many of the established breweries in Columbus are working on seltzers to augment their existing product lines, Wild Seltzer, the brainchild of Paul Verdier and Virginia Stagnolia, is working to be the city's first dedicated craft seltzer company and taproom. “What's so exciting about seltzer is you have the ability to showcase flavors that you couldn’t in a beer or other brewed beverage,” said Verdier. “It’s really like the blank canvas of alcohol, and unlike sours and IPA’s it's an entirely new beverage that hasn't been tapped into yet.” This limitless potential for flavor combinations and experimentation is one of the things that will continue to draw newcomers into the field, and allow for new ideas moving forward. One thing’s for sure, Buckeyes and bros will be waiting, not so patiently, for the next big thing. And when a Tik-Tok appears with a bro dancing as he holds the newest iteration of hard seltzer, you can bet Ohioans will be among the first to shelf up and bro out over the next fizzy iteration. • SAVE THE DATE!

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Take a last-minute trip before Labor Day

ith Labor Day just around the corner, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to think about one last road trip before the hot, hazy days of summer say goodbye until next year. Love the outdoors? Prefer a low-key mini-vacation? Want to sample some of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best summer refreshments? Here are some Ohio weekend getaway ideas to celebrate the last days of the season.

Of course, in this age of COVID-19, many things are subject to change, so be sure to confirm hours and required precautions for all of your destinations before you travel.

1 OHIO’S FIRST SUMMER RESORT In late summer, Geneva-on-the-Lake feels otherworldly. The family-friendly shops, cottages, pubs, and arcades seem locked in a bygone era, yet still vibrant. Grab a bottle of vino and a meal at the Old Firehouse or Lakehouse Inn winery, then watch the sunset from the lakeside ferris wheel. Or, if the outdoors are more your thing, Geneva State Park offers many kinds of outdoor recreation.

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HISTORY ON THE WATER The Muskingum River’s eleven 180-year-old, handoperated locks are a designated National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Scenic hills, abundant wildlife, and Ohio wilderness accompany a step back into the history of Ohio’s early shipping routes. With camping and lodging along the way, this 112-mile river is a perfect getaway for boaters.

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ICE CREAM BONANZA Love ice cream? Marion County is known for several fabulous, locally-owned ice cream shopsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and rumor has it you can get a Dole Whip at at least one of them! Make it a weekend and check out the Harding Memorial and Presidential Sites, the Marion Cemetery and Monuments, and the popcorn museum, or hike or cycle the Tallgrass Trail.

QUEEN (OR KING) FOR A DAY New Plymouth, tucked into the Hocking Hills, features its very own Medieval-style castle and cabins. Make Ravenwood your home base for a weekend while you hike, canoe, kayak, fish, wine and dine, or take a guided trail ride at nearby Equestrian Ridge Farm. Or just chill and take in the charming castle surroundings.

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BATTLEGROUND STATE Get acquainted with local history at Ohioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battlefields from the American Revolution, War of 1812, and conflicts with Native Americans. Many fortresses and historic sites, like Fort Meigs and Fort Recovery, lie along the scenic Maumee River in western Ohio, with plenty of lodging, dining, and family activities nearby in the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo areas.

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6 APPALACHIAN GETAWAY Arc of Appalachia stewards 20 nature preserves near the Scioto and Ohio Rivers’ confluence. Along with the woodlands of North America’s Great Eastern Forest, the region contains prairies, wetlands, and Native American earthworks. It’s a perfect location for a week of hiking, birdwatching, and taking in the beauty of our native flora and fauna.

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7 OHIO CHARM The community of Charm, surrounded by the hills of Holmes County, encourages you to leave the stresses of city life behind. Step back in time at Miller’s Dry Goods store, visit the Guggisberg cheese factory, meet the animals at the Farm at Walnut Creek, and tour Amish communities for a much-needed reset.

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MAKE A DAYTON OF IT Dayton’s Five Rivers metroparks offer nearly 16,000 acres of greenspace in 25 facilities, with opportunity for dozens of outdoor activities. Balance your outdoors time at the colorful shops and art galleries in nearby Yellow Springs, or take the kids to Young’s Jersey Dairy to feed the goats, play miniature golf, and enjoy homemade ice cream.

9 ISLAND GETAWAY Kelley’s Island is a perennial favorite for all ages, with outdoor activities and lakeside charm. Visit the Charles Herndon Sculpture Garden and Galleries, kayak at sunset on Lake Erie, take the kids to Caddy Shack Square, enjoy Brandy Alexanders at The Village Pump, or simply relax and catch some rays on the beach.

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10 CHASING WATERFALLS Believe it or not, the Cleveland area is full of waterfalls waiting to be discovered. From dramatic Brandywine Falls to elusive Buttermilk Falls, enchantment is just a hike and a picnic lunch away. Make your home base The Flats on the west side of town for trendy dining, urban vibes, and a step into the city’s history.

ROAD TRIP TIP: There’s a new, mobile-friendly website focusing on Ohio’s independent lodging options. If you need ideas on where to stay, and want to support local while you travel, check out Unique Lodging of Ohio here: https://www. uniquelodgingofohio.com/.

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Let cuffing season begin Don’t get catfished while getting cuffed BY JA ELAN I T UR N ER -W I L L I A M S P HOTO BY R EBECC A T I EN

s the final dog days of August slip away, so do the casual flings of summer love. In its place come the throes of “cuffing season,” otherwise known as the “unofficial mating season” when avid daters decide an exclusive cuddle buddy during the colder, holiday-filled months of October through February, isn’t such a bad thing. While the pursuit of a winter partner can be exciting, there are several hurdles Columbus singles should be wary of, especially in the dating app era. Is this only a temporary partnership or a year-round arrangement? What terms of this relationship should be disclosed upfront? How can one avoid being catfished while searching for the ideal partner? Dewey Rice, host of dating and interpersonal relationships podcast, Prescribed With the Realest, has some real-life experience to help answer the last question. Rice discovered that his identity was used to target suitors on Tinder after a text conversation between his friend and their co-worker revealed that his face was the profile picture for a Tinder member named “Chaz.” “You always hear about people being catfished, but it hits [differently] when your picture is being used. I was shocked, but I won’t lie –I was low-key honored,” laughed Rice. “After making an announcement on my Twitter and having a good laugh with my friends, I forgot all about it, so ‘Chaz’ is probably still out here, lying and creating havoc in the streets.” While the popular MTV show “Catfish” has been effective in helping guests and viewers identify when they’re being manipulated by someone online, local business Dating Directions offers the professional services of matchmaker and dating coach Elizabeth Cobey-Piper, to assist clients

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in finding genuine connections from behind the computer screen— especially during cuffing season. “There are a multitude of subtle and obvious clues that can indicate you’re being catfished,” said Cobey-Piper. “Take an objective look at the communication between you and your love interest. Are you getting conflicting information? Do they seem too good to be true? Are they giving vague responses or avoiding answering your questions? In those instances, there is a good chance you are being catfished.” Catfishing isn’t just exclusive to unusual financial requests and sporadic relocating; being deceitful in terms of identity or avoiding inperson meetups, can also be red flags. Real life dating should always translate to real world connections. “The most likely sign of catfishing is if they are delaying talking with you on a video call, or meeting in person,” said Cobey-Piper. “They may come up with good reasons, or even set up a time to talk or go on a date, but end up canceling. If they avoid meeting for more than two weeks, it’s not a good sign. Like all fish, a catfish doesn’t want to get caught. So, they will avoid meeting in person for a long as possible.” Although dating has become overrun by technology through social media and video calls, Rice agrees that a person’s appearance and identity needs to be truthfully disclosed before hanging out. “Instagram is where you usually find their best pictures, Twitter is where you see what type of things they are interested in, Snapchat usually shows their more ‘true’ self, and Facebook allows you to not only see their ‘glow up’ over the years but their professionalism as well,” he said.

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“After numbers are exchanged and you haven’t met them in person, give it about a week of conversation and if you’re still interested, FaceTime them,” continued Rice. “Nothing is more awkward than talking to someone through FaceTime, for the first time, with nothing to talk about. This helps you see them and kind of gauge who they are, and how they may act in person.” Finding a non-fishy potential cuffing mate is a crucial first step. Once you do, there are other things to consider, such as whether this new cuddle buddy has long term potential or is as temporary as cuffing season itself. If clear expectations—like whether it’s a fling or a relationship, or if it’s monogamous or polyamorous—aren’t set though a transparent and honest conversation, non-verbal social cues provide helpful insight into what they aren’t saying, said Cobey-Piper. “One sign is if they seem to want to couple up very quickly, especially if they don’t seem all that excited about getting to know you,” said CobeyPiper. “A huge indicator that they are just interested in someone for cuffing season, is that they want to have you around, but don’t make your time together, quality time.” Cobey-Piper tells her clients to ask themselves, “Is it me they want to spend time with or do they just want somebody to hang out with, go out with, and have sex with?” Rice tackles these and other tough topics on his podcast, recently touching on insecurities and “running game,” to help his listeners identify red flags and other warning signs that a partner may be actively seeking other prospects. “The most responsible way to make [expectations] clear, is to be very clear [by saying] what you mean and mean what you say. I know that may sound cliché but it’s truly the way to go because a lot of us think we are clear with our words, but honestly our actions are speaking a completely different tune,” said Rice. “If you find yourself catching feelings, that’s cool, just let the other party know what’s up, and y’all might just make it past cuffing season.” •

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Columbus’s international student body face unprecedented challenges during COVID BY ZA K KOL ESA R P HOTOS BY J UL I A N FOG L I ET T I

hutdown. Quarantine. Isolation. However you want to label it, the fact remains that COVID-19 has not only attacked our physical health but has affected our mental health in ways never experienced before. International students, in particular, have had to face several distinct challenges since the pandemic swept the United States. Coming from a different hemisphere and having almost immediately to make a decision about either going back home at the onset of the pandemic or waiting it out, was just the tip of the iceberg for Columbus’s international student body. Take CCAD student Yu Wang, for example, a first-year illustration major, who just completed his second semester at CCAD. He found his first semester to be a pretty regular preliminary international student experience. The second, however, following a series of lockdowns and international travel shutdowns that prevented him from flying home, gave him a reason not to continue his studies in the United States. “Here I feel very lonely [with] no friends [and] no family here,” Yu said of the painful isolation COVID has caused for international and domestic students, alike. 56

I try to live in different areas of the world to see how society is there. It helps me broaden my horizons.

His girlfriend Bela, a Chinese transfer student at CCAD, went through an equally frustrating process that many international students have also encountered —the back and forth booking and rebooking of flights that are frequently canceled with very little notice. She finally did secure a flight on May 21, when the United States Embassy gave her just three days warning before she would have to return home. This has become a common occurrence among international students studying in the United States, especially at CCAD, where Liz Gordon-Canlas, director of residence life and housing, discussed the difficult reality for international students during COVID. One student, having packed up all of their belongings and turned in their room key, got

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into an Uber only to have their flight canceled before they reached the airport, GordonCanlas recalled. “So, at a certain point, students just decided that they were going to stay either because they couldn't afford the flight, because the flight kept getting canceled, or because they were fearful that if they were able to get home, would they be able to return to the U.S. for their fall classes?” Gordon-Canlas said. The money is no small hurdle either. While international students are accustomed to extremely pricey flights (leaving many to stay in Columbus during the school breaks in the winter and summer), flights during COVID were hovering between $8,000 and $9,000 one way. In non-COVID times, flights were

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still relatively expensive, as Yu paid between $1,000 and $2,000 per one way ticket. Yu had one of those $8K flights booked on April 10; the flight was canceled and changed to May 24 before it was canceled again and changed to June 12, which also fell through. Ricardo Brum, a Columbus State Community College student who also completed his first year as an international student this spring, and plans to transfer to Ohio State as a journalism student after two years, has been all over the world. He chose to study abroad in America because he was curious about the United States and wanted to add to his personal experience. “I try to live in different areas of the world to see how society is there,” Ricardo said. “It helps me broaden my horizons.” Going to college in the United States was a somewhat easy sell for Ricardo. In Brazil, his parents’ generation viewed America as a “magical place” and so values U.S. degrees highly. Many who did not have the opportunity to pursue higher education for themselves idealize the American university system and the size of the U.S. economy, which factors into the decision to send their children abroad to study. • SAVE THE DATE!

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The F-1 visa requirement was overturned after Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. International students no longer face deportation for taking a slate of online courses at Ohio colleges.

But recent events in the United States have led them to believe otherwise. First the COVID lockdown, then the protests that erupted in June and July following the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd. Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, was charged with murder in Floyd’s death. The incident led to an uprising in the United States under the Black Lives Matter movement. The protests, sometimes violent, caused them to believe that the “magical place” is perhaps more like Kansas than the land of Oz. “Seeing something like that happen in a developed country, I think that these kinds of things are still a struggle here,” Ricardo said. “I mean, of course, they are in Latin America as well, but to see these divides so even here, I think that caught my attention a little.” Ricardo noted that Brazil is struggling with COVID-19 around the same levels of the U.S. Brazil also has a leader like the U.S.—that guy is referred to as the Trump of the Tropic. Brazil also has its history of Black people being disproportionately killed by cops, he said. Even Yu—who comes from a country that 58

has been at the epicenter of the police brutality issue in recent years—was shocked by the societal unrest plaguing the United States. The sight of crowds of maskless protestors gathered together and shouting in the streets took him by surprise and gave him serious concerns for his health and the health of those around him. But, as any good protest is intended to do, seeing the groups of people standing together to fight inequality made him sympathize with the Black Lives Matter movement. “I support them, but I can’t join them,” Yu said. He has found another way to express his activism, though: his art. Walking into his temporary dorm room, inside a building where he, other international CCAD students, and even students from Denison University have been housed since the quarantine began, the first thing one notices on a table riddled with art supplies and projects is a hand-drawn sketch of Floyd. Drawing is one of the ways that Yu has been combating loneliness during COVID-19 isolation, though it’s hardly been enough. Add to that the Trump administration, in

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conjunction with ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement), mandate in early July that international students would have to attend in-person classes to maintain their F-1 Visa or leave the country, and international students were suddenly left feeling iced out of America with no choices. “Of course, it is a bad message for me,” Yu said. Icing international students out perhaps was a poor choice from an administration that thumps its chest over a booming economy. International students, who pay American cell phone bills and American rent, among other things, contributed $41 billion to the U.S. economy in 2019, according to a 2020 report from NAFSA (nafsa.org). During that same year, according to the report, international students also “created or supported more than 458,000 jobs.” Higher education institutions recognize the value of recruiting and helping international students find their place in the United States. CCAD and Columbus State have been diligent in communicating the ever-changing

visa rules to the international student body as well as providing students with timely information in regards to maintaining their immigration status. For those international students struggling with financial security, the International Student Service (ISS) has helped them find scholarship opportunities and assisted students in filing the "Severe Economic Hardship" application, allowing them to work off-campus. The administration at CCAD believes that higher education institutions need to include their international student body more in conversations regarding the overall welfare of the university. “Higher education institutions can ensure they are serving international students by including them in conversations on strategic planning and governance, making sure they are engaged in student government, and considering curriculum adjustments that weave in more culturally relevant content, literature, and artists,” said Athena Sanders, Dean of Students at CCAD. Jacob Chang, President of the International Student Council and External Vice President of the Chinese Students and Scholars Society, said Ohio State needs to more actively address the international student body and their current needs during the COVID crisis. “We never speak up, and the university doesn't see us as a threat to the public image,” Chang said. Following the F-1 visa announcement, the international students and scholars at Ohio State penned an open letter to the university demanding that action be taken to better aid the international community at OSU. “We are facing unprecedented challenges and require your specific and significant attention. However, the representation of international student voices is long overdue. International students are disproportionately impacted by the decisions made by our university without any adequate international student representation in the process of decision-making,” the letter reads. When reaching out to OSU for a comment, the school said that it provides a “multitude of opportunities and activities” for international students and that it has been “committed to advising and assisting our international students to ensure they maintain their legal immigration status.” The F-1 visa requirement was overturned after Harvard University filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. International students no longer face deportation for taking a slate of online courses at Ohio colleges, but the isolation of COVID persists as students begin to come back to school and social distancing measures remain. Some international students don’t even know yet if they’ll be able to fly back to the U.S. for classes in the fall if they do choose so. Those who cannot fly back might be forced to take virtual U.S. college courses at strange hours. Perhaps, though, the greatest difficulty isn’t staying in the U.S. for school, but when can they leave to see their families? For Yu, it came sooner than he thought as he caught a flight home on July 22. Even though he didn’t pay the exuberant $9,000 price tag, he still had to cough up $6,000 to catch the flight. Upon his return to China, he self-quarantined in a hotel for 14 days, where he paid around $90 a night. Then he had to quarantine for seven more days in his home in Shenyang. If Yu chooses to visit his girlfriend, Bela, he’ll have to quarantine after his four-hour plane trip as well. The isolation and loneliness seem to be an endless loop for Yu. When asked if Yu will come back to the United States at some point, he said, “Of course,” citing that he still has American friends and won’t be able to capture the student experience he had his first semester at CCAD through online courses. “It's totally different, I think,” Yu said. “Sitting here face to face and having a talk is a different emotion." • SAVE THE DATE!

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Celebrate Women’s Equality Day every day like these local Columbus families BY L I N DS EY ESCAJA P H OTOS BY P RESTO N PERI CH

Yasmine Robles

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To remind us of the struggles of women in the past, present, and future, Congress designated Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in 1971. Today, Women’s Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists, such as Abigail Adams, Frida Kahlo, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Sandra Day O’Connor. It’s also a day that reminds us that, despite the tremendous progress these trailblazers made in their fight for gender equality, women continue to face barriers at work and at home. This is where men have the opportunity to play a vital role in gender equality— particularly husbands and fathers. Melissa Gomes Blackburn, co-creator of Haven Collective, Columbus, said in her home, equality is a way of life. “Our relationship started out as coworkers with open communication around the topics of career aspirations and raising children,” said Blackburn. Her husband models the definition of what, she believes, manhood should include; celebrating your partners ambitions just as much if not more than their own. She also believes this behavior translates not only into parenting, but how our children view gender roles as they navigate life. “Setting the tone and modeling equality both at home and in the community is a major component for how the men in our life can show up,” said Blackburn. “I am blessed to know my worth and have a husband who not only splits housework and childcare with me 50/50, but is also my number one advocate for my entrepreneurial success.” Yasmine Robles, founder and creative director of Robles Designs, Columbus, said she and her husband follow a similar 50/50 dynamic in their household; which might seem like an oddity within the Latino culture where clear gender roles are defined from a very young age. “I have often heard remarks on how interesting it is that my husband changed diapers or unique that he cooks—although he’s a better cook anyway—because the male is supposed to be the breadwinner in our culture,” she said. “It is a shame to have to navigate through these comments as a couple and for our daughters.” Robles said teaching equality to her children means pointing out what is wrong in the current culture when it comes to gender roles. It is presenting them with strong public role models, she said, adding that speaking out about our individual responsibilities as members of our community and within our households helps guide the vision of what equal work and equal pay should look like. Robles also wants her daughters to have the same opportunities as any male counterpart, but she ensures

Yasmine with her children Mia and Olivia Robles

teaching equality to her children means pointing out what is wrong in the current culture when it comes to gender roles.

she meets the conversation by where her children are at. For instance, her husband and she ask their daughters to count the number of women superheroes, business owners, and scientists to help them think outside the box when it comes to careers they can have when they are older. Naval Officer Van Crockett, Columbus, said he also strives to be an engaged father by helping his daughters not only think outside of the box, but step out of their comfort zones to get to that mindset. “If my daughters want to be lawyers, I will be their biggest supporter, pushing them to the bar exam and even further pushing them to make partner at a law firm,” he said. “Point being: I want my daughters to feel empowered to know they have a man in their corner pushing them to break glass ceilings and make an impact like many women before them. “I want my daughters to feel like they have the same opportunities as any man in the room regardless of their race, socioeconomic status, or any other barriers they already face just by being born Black,” said Crockett. “If they can’t, I would tell them to find a different room.” Women’s Equality Day should happen every day of the year in conversations with our daughters, wives, sisters, girlfriends, mothers, friends, colleagues, not just on a Sunday, said Blackburn. She encourages 614 readers to use Women’s Equality Day as a reminder to do something meaningful for the important women in your life regularly and an opportunity to learn about the complicated and fascinating history of women’s rights. •

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Diversity Primer BY L I N DSEY E S C A JA | P H OTOS BY P R E STO N P E R I C H

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How local families are having the race talk with kids before they head back to school

1967 was the “Summer of Love.” 2020 was the “Summer of Unrest.”

une and July saw protests sparked across the nation in response to the violent death of George Floyd, a Black man, who died after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, kneeled on Floyd’s neck for over eight minutes. Chauvin was charged with murder. What followed was a country filled with rage, outcry, pain, and loss, as cities across the United States joined in protest to end systemic racism, a movement referred to as Black Lives Matter. Among those in the streets fighting for equality were parents with their children. “Before we went to the protests, I needed my son and players to know why we were going,” said Co-Founder at Legacy U and parent, Coach Dominic Jones, who used the protests as his opportunity to teach and educate his football players, and his own children, about race and the BLM movement. “I needed them to know we were not going to bust out windows. We were not going to yell at the police. We were not going to be violent. We were going to be a voice to ignite change for the Black community.” To help his players and children understand how to truly make a difference when it came to activism, Coach Jones gave them homework. “I challenged them to seek out their own information. I told them to look up the meaning of systematic racism, oppression, looting, and peaceful protests so that when they are watching the news, attending a •

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From our story sources, 614 was able to compile a Fridge List of what you can do to facilitate a conversation about race with your children before they head back to school. Cut this out, hang it on your fridge, and reference it as needed.

� E D U C AT E YO U R S E L F Research podcasts, books, movies and more on topics surrounding activism, race and diversity to help guide your conversation with your children and meet them where they are at age wise. � K E E P L I ST E N I N G Inspire your children to keep their ears open and be open to hear the opinions of others. Encourage your child to engage in the power of social media. Allow them to utilize their Facebook, Instagram and other similar social media outlets as a way to actively speak out or become an ally. Encourage them to post links to petitions, book recommendations, fundraisers, and additional resources they might come across in their research. � N E V E R STO P CO M MU N I C AT I N G Never stop having the conversations. Never stop learning. Never pass up the opportunity to share, to educate. � BE INTENTIONAL About your children's interactions, the things they talk about, what you expose them to, about the time you are spending addressing these issues with them. � U S E P O S I T I V E A F F I R M AT I O N S Remind your children they are doing a great job. Support them in the research. Tell them how proud of them you are for tackling tough conversations. � U S E YO U R VO I C E A N D VOT E Regardless of their age, register to vote with your child and support political movements and campaigning against systemic racism.

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peaceful protest or having conversations with their friends and family, they can fully understand the terms being addressed,” he said. Even as a Black man, Coach Jones said he had to do the work to increase his knowledge on activism, as well. “I had to do the research. I had to invest in my past and future experiences,” he said. “I made myself available to be open to having conversations with allies, protestors, my children, my family, the

Black and white community, to help them better understand what is truly going on.” The talk about race and racism in America with Columbus’s youth may have started this summer for some, but for others, it’s always been a part of daily life. As a white, single mother of three Black daughters, Tiffany Jones, Columbus, also found herself having the race talk—even before the protests, but certainly during. “I was forced to have hard conversations around race, diversity and activism with

If anything gives me hope in regards to positive change, it is our youth.

my daughters as circumstantial events occurred,” said Jones. “For instance, it was eye-opening to have to explain to my elementary school daughter why someone was calling her the ‘n’ word and her mother other derogatory terms. It is because of such events that I have always preached to my daughters that there is never a discussion off the table in our house.” These conversations have made Jones and her daughters have a united front when it comes to learning, listening, and staying involved in the campaign around activism to end systematic racism and other important causes. “If anything gives me hope in regards to positive change, it is our youth,” said Jones. “They are openly discussing tough issues that make some adults uncomfortable, with their friends, at home and at school; which is why I would encourage all adults and parents to get involved in discussing these topics. We need to be the example. We need to show up for our children and meet them where they are at when it comes to these sorts of conversations.” School, in particular, is a breeding ground for these types of tough conversations as young minds come together and start discussing the world around them. Parents, then, become incredibly important as children head back to school—getting to their kids and helping them understand what systemic racism is, what they can do to stop it, and how to do it proactively. Teachers are also a huge factor in these discussions as kids head back to the classroom. As an educator with Columbus City Schools, Diana Turner has always felt it was her responsibility to show up for her students. She feels it is important for the youth of today to be aware of what is going on in the world around them, especially when it comes to topics such as race, diversity, and equality. “That is why I have always included these issues in what I teach; I purposely select books, such as Dear Martin or White Fragility that deal with difficult topics and include them in my curriculum; which does not always win me much favor with the principal,” said Turner. Turner is also a firm believer that all teachers, especially white teachers in a diverse school, need to work very hard to understand the communities in which they serve. In her opinion, this not only requires training on all fronts, but also these teachers taking the time to question and examine their own biases and unravel any ugliness before presenting those biases before a classroom full of students. Coach Jones shares these sentiments and applauds teachers, like Turner, who do the work to educate themselves first. “I applaud them because I wouldn’t want them to teach something that is wrong or going to be detrimental to a child’s learning,” said Jones. Outside of conversations at home and teaching activism in the classroom, Coach Jones encourages everyone, regardless of their race, to vote; to do their research; and to create meaningful conversations about why activism matters. • SAVE THE DATE!

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Back-toSchool Burnout Parents struggle with exhaustion as uncertainty around fall return continues STORY & P HOTOS BY R EBECC A T I EN

ith the continued uncertainty of how—and even if—students will go back to school this fall, it’s easy for parents to feel they are living in some kind of Groundhog’s Day purgatory or Lord of the Flies reality. For those who remain employed, there are endless days of juggling work and home—for those who have lost their jobs, the stress of caring for their family is overwhelming. In either case, parents find themselves trying to fulfill multiple roles while maintaining sanity and making sure the wine rack holds enough bottles until the next shipment arrives.

Even in non-COVID times, most parents are limping to the finish line by August and counting the nanoseconds until they can pack their kids back off to school. But with this year’s constant roller coaster ride of “will they, won’t they, should they” looming in the background, parents are feeling weighed down with decisions about the best way to keep their kids safe and happy. As single mother Jennifer Belemu expressed, “there is so much scary news and I want to keep my child aware, but not terrified.” Not surprisingly, media outlets like The New York Times and Wall Street Journal are citing a sharp increase in parent burn-out, and, in the worst scenarios, child maltreatment. According to OSU Chief Psychologist, Dr. Kristen Carpenter, there are three components to the parent burnout many Moms and Dads are experiencing right now: emotional exhaustion, feeling disconnected, and a sense of low accomplishment. “For parents and kids, there is just so much repetition in our days because we are constrained in so many ways,” said Carpenter. All the uncertainty, monotony, and sense of isolation can lead to increased anxiety. “For parents, many interactions with adults come from the parents of their children’s peers and many of these relationships are relatively new,” points out Carpenter. As each individual family assesses their new normal and tries to define what social distancing means for them, “people find themselves walking on eggshells. Negotiating social relationships in the context of those varying thresholds for feeling safe is something the majority of us have never had to contend with before.” This leaves many parents feeling isolated, she said. Belemu lamented on that isolation. “What I long for is physical touch, whether it is a hug from a friend or a hand shake from a colleague. I am trying to get used to a new norm of no touch and I am very saddened by it.” • SAVE THE DATE!

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Whatever you do, just remember Carpenter’s advice to incorporate something in your day that brings you joy. Kavitha Kotha, mom of two, had very similar feelings. “I long for being able to be together and gather. I love gathering and entertaining and feeding my friends and family and I miss the ability to do this.” While many parents find themselves missing their support system of family and friends, for introverts, the sudden 24/7 of parenting leaves them craving the opposite—time to be alone with their own thoughts to go for a walk or drive, listen to music, exercise, be creative. Minna Choi, a musician in Providence, R.I., when asked what she longs for said, “I wish I just had time to practice.” This simple act she took for granted just a few months ago now seems like a long-lost treasure.

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Carpenter, who is not just a psychologist, but also a working mother of three, was surprised to find that what she misses most is her commute to work. Over the years, it had become her tradition to use the time each morning to call family members and check in, she said. As work shifted to work-from-home, she woke up one morning to find it had been weeks since she had talked to her mother and sisters. “The commute was when I had my social contact because it was the only time I had to myself, and suddenly, that is gone,” she said. Her suggestion to parents for self care? “Be aware of how you have lost that kind of time so that you can think about what is missing and then find ways to bring those things back in a new way,” said Carpenter. She encourages parents to carefully log how they are spending their time, and then determine whether the activities they are engaged in are in line with their values and what makes them feel good. It requires making some hard choices with scarce resources about what can be let go of right now and what is really important to carve out time for. For some it might mean finding a way to stay connected to friends, for others, a way to find moments of alone time for quiet reflection. What is clear from talking to many parents is that they are all holding an enormous sense of loss, not only for what they don’t have right now, but what they see absent in their own children’s lives and what they have to deny them to keep them safe. “To be the one that has to say no, to be weighing safety and security of kids against their strong need to be with their peers does not feel right,” said Carpenter. There is no one-size fits-all solution for the stress parents are feeling in this topsy-turvy existence. But it is important for parents not to remove themselves from the equation as they add up all the things they need to do in a day to take care of their kids. Whatever you do, just remember Carpenter’s advice to incorporate something in your day that brings you joy. There is wisdom in the expression “you can’t fill a cup from an empty vessel” — and that is especially true today. •

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WE ATE SO MUCH MEATLOAF TRYING TO GET THE RECIPE RIGHT. IT TOOK MONTHS, AND SOMETIMES WE JUST HAD TO TAKE A WEEKEND OFF.

omfort food is always in style, though not necessarily in season. Salads and soups seem to oscillate with our celestial orbit, and even the temperature of coffee and tea tends to change with the autumn leaves. But maybe meatloaf is the exception, or should be? Newfangled Kitchen in Bexley gives more than a nod to approachable cuisine and southern hospitality, one that started with signature sandwiches celebrating the hamburger’s hefty cousin, but certainly doesn’t end there. “We draw a lot of inspiration from the South—the small towns in the Carolinas where you’ll stop for a bite to eat and the food and service are homemade and genuine, not canned,” recalled Eric Dennison, who started Newfangled Kitchen with his wife, Laura, and their son, Ethan. “We wanted to create comfort food favorites with a modern twist.” Despite the unassuming menu, Eric’s previous stints at Katzinger’s and Lexi’s on Third reveal a refined understanding of humble ingredients and their precarious balance. From the lowcountry Southern Melt’s spicy pimento cheese, tomato, and red onion on grilled marbled rye to the ominous Lucifer’s Hammer, with pickled jalapeños, pepperjack, and house “diablo” sauce on an egg-washed bun, the star is still the meatloaf. “We ate so much meatloaf trying to get the recipe right. It took months, and sometimes we just had to take a weekend off,” he laughed. “I’d change one thing, certain this would finally be it, and it would be the worst one yet. We were still working on the perfect recipe when we signed the lease.” Though currently closed for dine-in, takeout patrons can still peruse Newfangled’s peculiar vending machine, stocked with 80s artifacts: like PEZ dispensers, a deck of UNO cards, and Top Gun on VHS. Everything about Newfangled Kitchen invites another visit, including the fact it’s a family-run business—and the tiny kitchen and dining • SAVE THE DATE!

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room next to Drexel Theaters is just the right fit for a curated menu of classics that still challenge convention. “Ethan is so stellar when it comes to service, he's just gifted with that gene. And my wife is so great with the guests and really understanding what it takes to market on social media. Then I handle all the production stuff in the back,” Eric chided. Much like meatloaf, the right recipe holds everything together. “We decided when we reopened that it was best if it was just the three of us, and we reduced our hours to make that work knowing we were going to be spending literally every hour of every day together,” Eric said.“Financially, it made sense to stay lean, but we also knew it would be more safe for our guests.” There are undeniable advantages right now for restaurants that can practically calculate their overhead, labor, and food cost on the back of a napkin. But when your signature product’s primary ingredient is unaffordable or unavailable, even the best bootstraps may not be enough. When Wendy’s announced in early May even they had run out of hamburger, it was a gut check. “It's really, really important that we have the right grind, the right fat content, which makes the sourcing more difficult. When we found a good price, we’d buy it, and fortunately, we were so busy when we opened back up, we weren't forced to freeze anything. We've never done that, and I don't know how that would work with our meatloaf,” he revealed. “There was about a day and a half when we didn’t have meatloaf. I just couldn't get ground beef anywhere, and when we did, it was almost three times as expensive. We just had to take the hit.” Recent additions include a Valentine’s Day throwback. The Pretty Girl offers more of a sweet heat featuring those same jalapeños, but with a milder cheddar, red onion, and smoky “fang” sauce. Meanwhile, the Back Step Slide combines bacon, bleu cheese, and balsamic aioli. Both are perfectly served between thick slices of grilled marbled rye. And if a killer “Kitchen Kobb,” a fried slab of bologna, portabellas and roasted red peppers, and egg salad cleverly billed as “barnyard caviar” are also your style, skip the basket and grab a sack on the way to your favorite park for a picnic feast without the fuss. “We're seeing a lot more repeat business now that everyone is staying closer to home. So we broadened the menu a little to keep everything fresh,” Eric explained. “Sometimes we see the same people three days a week. It's also a bit more fun on our end, to be creative. It isn’t always easy to smile behind a mask. But it becomes exponentially easier when you have the kind of clientele we do, and the outpouring of support we’ve received has been so heartening. Failure for us just isn’t an option.” • 72

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THE HIDDEN COSTS of COVID Local restaurants struggle as weary owners eye winter BY J.R. MCMILLA N IL LU STRATION BY SAR AH MOORE

estaurant margins have always been thin, and the costs are often hidden. Manufacturing has materials, restaurants have ingredients. Retail may have slow days, restaurants have expiration dates. Factories don’t slow down at the clap of thunder, and shopping malls may even see a boost. But if your business is built around a bustling patio, between staffing and spoilage, you might actually lose money when the weather turns stormy. It rains on everyone eventually, some more than others. And when it comes to a pandemic, it’s been raining on restaurants for months and the skies seem to be getting darker by the day. “I think restaurants are one of the safest places to be right now because they are monitored more than almost any business,” noted Katalina’s owner Kathleen Day. Katalina’s epitomizes everything folks love about the Columbus culinary scene. The original location turned an abandoned gas station into a heralded Harrison West haunt, and the eponymous café in Clintonville transformed a vintage fountain pen store into something worth writing home about. Quirky and clever, it’s a kitschy kitchen that elevates each dish into art you can eat, and Instagram posts from its patrons are practically as pervasive as its signature pancake balls—a delectable delight as popular as Katalina’s patio. Seasonal seating offered essential expansion for both locations, outdoor space that has been a saving grace for many Central Ohio restaurants during the

pandemic as experts espouse a lower risk for the spread of COVID. “I take all of my feedback from people like the Ohio Restaurant Association, the CDC, and the Columbus Health Department,” said Day. “And what we know now is that outdoor seating is safer than indoor seating.”

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There are beloved local restaurants that simply will not survive, and for those that do, that price is also largely hidden.

Not unlike curbside pickup or a drive-thru window, patios have become even more coveted in recent months for those who have them, and a bureaucratic hurdle for those hoping to add or expand one. For now, Katalina’s is focusing on takeout and delivery, which wasn’t even an option until it likewise became essential. But delivery services come at a high cost beyond just the percent of sales and added packaging expense for food that typically leaves the kitchen on a plate instead of in a bag. Restaurateurs already struggling to retain staff and remain open aren’t simply concerned about quality control. They’re worried about their brands.

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“A national chain doesn’t have the same kind of social media following at the local level, so they’re probably not under as much scrutiny as I am, especially with the new cancel culture. I will be under a microscope immediately,” Day explained. “The restaurant industry has one of the lowest profit margins already, and I have extraordinarily high food costs on purpose because I use local, organic, and ethical food. If people want to go back to an era where we only have chain restaurants and large conglomerates, they may see that soon.” Though the capital city is home to a number of notable national names, there is still a fierce loyalty to local businesses and brands. However, the fear of blowback is just as real as the added operating expense and emotional toll of potentially watching a lifetime of work slowly slip away over a matter of months. There are beloved local restaurants that simply will not survive, and for those that do, that price is also largely hidden. “These are new costs for a lot of restaurants—takeout containers, paper menus, delivery services. They had to invest in new signage and if you've been inside restaurants lately, you've seen the decals on the floor and new signs. Stand Here. Don't Go There,” explained John Barker, president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association. “Availability of gloves and face coverings add even more pressure. Hand sanitizer is up to around $39 a gallon, which is triple what it would have been a year ago.”

“ Katalina’s is Katalina’s because I have more long-term employees than the average restaurant, and I have the most amazing customers in the world. So right now, I'm going to do takeout and delivery,”

The Ohio Restaurant Association has emerged as a lifeline for the state’s restaurant industry. Founded in 1920, it offers insights on government programs and health and safety guidelines, as well as advocating for its members. COVID has upended restaurant operations more fundamentally than any crisis or cultural shift since Prohibition. Among ORA’s most visible initiatives are the Ohio Restaurant Promise, a pledge posted for patrons outlining steps taken to ensure their safety, and the Employee Relief Fund, offering financial assistance to those struggling during unprecedented times. From navigating complex government programs to securing necessary cleaning supplies, among the most pressing concerns facing restaurants are the specialized sanitizing procedures required after a positive case of COVID-19 is confirmed among guests or staff. The cost of cleaning, depending on the size of the restaurant, is typically several thousand dollars, and exceeds the standard expected of most businesses. “We're not seeing grocery stores closing down, or hardware stores closing down. In many cases a deep cleaning by the restaurant is all that's required,” Barker noted. “But we have seen restaurants close, out of an abundance of caution, and we help them understand their responsibilities and to follow health department guidelines. Safety is always our first concern.” Trust comes from transparency, and businesses like Stauf’s, Barcelona, and Katalina’s have set a new standard for being entirely open with employees and their clientele about the extra steps they’re taking to continue serving customers safely, despite the current crisis. It’s the kind of honesty that has earned Katalina’s a loyal following. “Katalina’s is Katalina’s because I have more long-term employees than the average restaurant, and I have the most amazing customers in the world. So right now, I'm going to do takeout and delivery,” Day noted, but confessed the future remains uncertain for her restaurant and the entire industry. “My customers are so loyal, they will sit out on my patio in the snow, and it amazes me and inspires my employees every time. But whether you have a patio or not, for small restaurants struggling to survive, it’s going to be a really rough winter.” •

For the latest on Katalina’s, follow them social media and at katalinas.com For more on the Ohio Restaurant Association, the Ohio Restaurant Promise, and their Employee Relief Fund, visit ohiorestaurant.org

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How to stay sane during the craziest year ever BY N I C H O L AS YO U N G B LO O D I LLU STR ATI O N S BY JU STI N R E M OTA P

o far, 2020 has been one for the history books, and not everyone is equipped to live in such tumultuous times. Between a global pandemic, months of isolation in quarantine, national protests, and political turmoil, many are experiencing sky-high feelings of anxiety and depression. Luckily, there are mental health professionals ready to lend a helping hand. Ken Yeager, director of the Stress, Trauma and Resilience program at Ohio Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wexner

Medical Center has spent 35 years providing mental health treatment with a special focus on helping people build resilience to stress. While the program often treats patients who have experienced violent events, the unique circumstances we are experiencing in 2020 can also cause trauma, according to Yeager. Keep reading for some of his tips on mental health management during challenging times.

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Limit Screen Time Yeager cites the endless stream of information delivered by our smart phones and other electronic devices as one of the primary sources of stress for an isolated individual. This rapid-fire intake of news leads people to become reactionary and lose control of their own feelings. “Sometimes you have to turn off,” he said. “You have to slow down to keep up.” When we aren’t panicking about COVID-19 statistics or tweets from elected officials, Yeager says we are often seeking a distraction from these stressors in the form of on-screen entertainment. Practicing mindfulness, or the appreciation of the present moment, is an essential method of processing stress and information overload, and it’s not possible to do so during a five-hour binge of true crime documentaries.

Find a Constructive Outlet So now that you’ve put away your screens, what should you do with all your new free time? Yeager recommends picking up a hobby, citing artistic endeavors, enjoying the outdoors, and exercising as a boon to mental health. He says he is amazed at the number of people out exercising and enjoying the outdoors. The health benefits — mental and physical — are tough to overstate. Whether playing an instrument, painting, knitting, or cooking, anything that gets your creative juices flowing and roots you in the moment works to combat stress.

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Build a Routine Although a new hobby and a daily jog have proven benefits, many of us are struggling to find the motivation to begin making healthy changes in an era of unprecedented disruption. Yeager has some ideas about that as well, and it’s a simple matter of physics. “A body at rest remains at rest. A body in motion remains in motion,” he said. Yeager recommends keeping a consistent routine to get moving again: get up at the same time each morning, get fully dressed (even if you’re working from home), and set specific, achievable goals for the day. Blocking out half an hour to do the dishes or clean out an old junk drawer can create a sense of purpose and accomplishment on which further motivation can be built.

Notice the Good All of Yeager’s advice stems from one central practice: making the most of what is right in front of you. “You are hardwired to see the negative,” he said. “That’s a survival mechanism.” Most people’s first instinct is to avoid or control negative situations. It takes training to begin to see the positive instead, and it doesn’t happen by accident. He suggests creating a list each day of at least three good things that happened, or writing a letter to someone who has had a positive impact on you. Practicing empathy and communication with the people around you (be they roommates, family, or strangers at the grocery store) can also be immensely beneficial to your own mental state. “It is not until you engage in the simple act of kindness that you get the reward of being compassionate,” Yeager said. SAVE THE DATE!

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