PROUDLY PRESENTS YOUR
Wednesdays through Oct. 23
UA Farmers Market
3:30-6:30 p.m.
2140 Tremont Ctr. www.commongreensohio.org
Sun., Sept. 1
U.A. Education Foundation’s Golden Bear Bash
6-10 p.m.
Amelita Mirolo Barn 4395 Carriage Hill Ln. www.goldenbearbash.com
Mon., Sept. 2
Grandview Heights Schools & Upper Arlington Schools Closed for Labor Day www.ghschools.org www.uaschools.org
Labor Day Arts Festival
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Northam Park 1880 Northam Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov
Mon., – Fri., Sept. 2-13
Community Expressions: Arts of Upper Arlington
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
UA Concourse Gallery 3600 Tremont Rd. www.upperarlingtonoh.gov
Tues., Sept. 3
Dog Swim
4-7 p.m.
GH Municipal Pool 1350 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights.gov
Fri., Sept. 6 & Oct. 4
Photography in the American Civil War (9/6) & The Birth and Rise of Digital Photography (10/4) with Claire Wiedman
4:30-5:30 p.m.
UAPL – Tremont 4800 Tremont Rd. www.ualibrary.org
Sun., Sept. 8 & Oct. 13
Sunday at the Movies (rated G or PG) 2-4 p.m.
UAPL – Tremont 2800 Tremont Rd. www.ualibrary.org
Sun., Sept. 8
The Grandview Hop 5-9 p.m.
Grandview Ave. www.grandviewhop.com
Fri., Sept. 13
Kid Concert: Greatest Hits with Mister E! 10:30- 11:15 a.m.
UAPL – Miller Park 1901 Arlington Ave. www.ualibrary.org
Sat., Sept. 14
Neighbors Night Out 4-10 p.m.
Tremont Center 2160 Tremont Ctr. www.uaca.org
Mon., Sept. 16 & Oct. 21
Yoga for Older Adults
Noon-1 p.m.
UAPL – Lane 1945 Lane Rd. www.ualibrary.org
Sept. 16-22
Nationwide Children’s Golf Championship
The Ohio State University Golf Club –Scarlet Course 3605 Tremont Rd. www.ncc-golf.com
Tues., Sept. 17
Medicare Check-Up - with UA Commission on Aging 1:30-2:30 p.m.
UAPL – Tremont 4800 Tremont Rd. www.ualibrary.org
Weds., Sept. 18
UA Schools Early Dismissal Elementary 1 p.m.; Secondary 1:30 p.m. www.uaschools.org
Thurs., Sept. 19
Date Night Movie in the Park 7:30 p.m.
Ray DeGraw Park 850 First Ave. www.grandviewheights.gov
Sat., Sept. 21
Cycle UA 10 am-1 p.m. Northam Park 2070 Northham Rd.
Weds., Sept. 25
CityScene 25th Anniversary Party –See page 19! 5:30 p.m.
The VUE 95 Liberty St. Columbus, 43215 www.cityscenemediagroup.com
Thurs., Sept. 26
SENIORPALOOZA
TBD
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 2151 Dorset Rd. www.saintmarks.org
Tues., Oct. 1
UA Civic Association Halloween Decorations Contest TBD www.uaca.org
columbus/osu
Dog Swim
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Thurs., Oct. 3
Ghost Hunting
6-7:30 p.m.
UAPL – Lane 1945 Lane Rd. www.upperarlingtonlibrary.org
Fri., Oct. 4
Erica Carlson and Friends (with Musician Mark Reinhart)
10:30-11:10 a.m.
UAPL – Miller Park 1901 Arlington Ave. www.ualibrary.org
Doc Robinson
7 p.m.
Natalie’s Grandview 945 King Ave. www.nataliesgrandview.com
Fri., Oct. 11 & Mon., Oct. 14
No School www.uaschools.org www.ghschools.org
Sat., Oct. 12
Children’s Renaissance Fair
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
UAPL – Tremont 4800 Tremont Rd. www.ualibrary.org
Friends of UA Parks
9 a.m.– Noon
Thompson Park 4250 Woodbridge Rd. friendsofuaparks.com
Mon. – Weds., Oct. 14-16
UACA’S Golden Bear Scare
Les Délices presents Harmonie: Octets by Mozart
7:30-9 p.m.
First Community Church South 1320 Cambridge Blvd. www.earlymusicincolumbus.org
Costume Swap
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Department 1515 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights.gov
Sun., Oct. 6
Fall Fest
1-5 p.m.
Fancyburg Park 3375 Kioka Ave.
Tues., Oct. 8
UA Schools Elementary Early Dismissal 11:05 a.m. www.uaschools.org
Weds., Oct. 9
GHHS Concert Choir & The Grandview
Singers Fall Choral Concert
7 p.m.
GHHS
1587 W. 5th Ave. www.ghschools.org
6-9 p.m.
Smith Nature Park 1270 Fishinger Rd. www.uaca.org
Weds., Oct. 16
Jazz Ensemble Concert
7 p.m.
GHHS
1587 W. 5th Ave. www.ghschools.org
Thurs., Oct. 17
Family Halloween Movie in the Park
7 p.m.
Ray DeGraw Park
850 First Ave. www.grandviewheights.gov
Fri. – Sun., Oct. 18-20
Jones MS Fall Production Oct. 18-19 @ 7-9 p.m., Oct. 20 @ 2-4 p.m.
Jones Middle School 2100 Arlington Ave. www.uaschools.org
Thurs., Oct. 24
GHHS Marching Band Season in Review Concert
7 p.m.
Anderson Field at Bobcat Stadium 1587 W. 5th Ave. www.ghschools.org
Sat., Oct. 26
The Great Pumpkin Run
9 a.m.
Larson Middle School 1600 W. First Ave. www.grandviewheights.gov
Sun., Oct. 27
UAHS Orchestra Spooktacular
2-4 p.m.
UAHS 1625 Zollinger Rd. www.uaschools.org
Weds., Oct. 30
UAHS Marching Band Indoor Concert 7:30-9 p.m.
UAHS 1625 Zollinger Rd. www.uaschools.org
Thurs., Oct. 31
Trick-or-Treat 6-8 p.m.
Grandview Heights & Upper Arlington www.grandviewheights.gov www.upperarlingtonoh.gov
Beggar’s Night & Pumpkin Patrol
6-8 p.m.
Upper Arlington
The Great Pumpkin Run
Teaching for Tomorrow
Jessica Fields gets Grandview Heights students future-ready
Walking into Larson Middle School one morning in June, Jessica Fields is mobbed by a swarm of children.
The students at the summer Kids’ Club are used to seeing her at Stevenson Elementary, not the middle school, and are fascinated by seeing a familiar educator in the middle of the summer.
“For about 20 minutes I’m hugging, I’m asking them what they have been up to this summer,” she says.
She previously ran into an older familiar face the week before at Fleet Feet running store.
“I needed new running shoes,” she says. “So this gentleman is helping me, and he’s literally putting the shoe on and he’s like, ‘Mrs. Fields?’ He had me as a sixth-grader.”
That’s her favorite part of her job: knowing she positively impacts others, whether it’s through an interaction that happened a couple of months ago or several years ago.
A special role
Fields is in her fifth year as Grandview Heights Schools’ 21st Century Learning Coach, with almost 20 years under her belt as an educator.
As a 21st Century Learning Coach, she’s the glue that connects learning at all levels, collaborating closely with administrators and teachers. The district created the position to promote academic progress in the district.
She works with kindergarteners all the way up to adults, sometimes even outside of the school. The role presents a unique challenge — and she seems to be a perfect fit to tackle it.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to be at Grandview. There is such a community,” she says. “I’m in year five and I feel like I’m just getting started here.”
Her day-to-day tasks include instructing both teachers and students. Some days she’s in her office formulating class materials, while other days she’s in classrooms observing teaching delivery. Sometimes she’s at the front of the room, modeling a new strategy for teachers or walking students through a uniquely structured lesson.
She even gets out into the community and discusses industry landscapes with local businesses to learn what they look for in job candidates.
The road to Grandview
Fields is the only one in her particular role with GHS and she might not be in the role either — or even in central Ohio — if it weren’t for one unlikely phone call.
As a student teacher, while studying at Wright State University, Fields was assigned to a room with asbestos, so she bounced around other teachers’ rooms to get her required instruction hours in while they took their breaks.
Lacking a home base put a strain on her early real-world working experience, but it paid off when she borrowed a room and taught while the teacher ate lunch.
That teacher called her sister-in-law at Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, saying she liked Fields and that she should interview her for its teaching opening.
“Liberty High School in Olentangy, I got a call and they’re like, ‘Hey, would you like to come in for an interview?” Fields
Photos
courtesy of Grandview Heights Schools
“The book selection is vast, and the atmosphere is cozy.”
“This is a gem of a bookstore! “
“A welcoming space with knowledgeable staff.”
says. “I was like, ‘Did I apply for Liberty? I don’t even know where Liberty High School is.”
The next year, Liberty gained a new English teacher in Fields, who advised the student council and was involved with the speech and debate team.
Fields moved to the area and began studying at The Ohio State University, earning her educational administration degree and becoming an assistant principal at a middle school in the Olentangy Local school district.
She transitioned to Olentangy’s instructional technology supervisor role after a few years to better suit her life as a mother.
Then, a friend told her Grandview Heights was hiring. After 14 years with Olentangy Local School District, she wasn’t eager to leave but Grandview Heights was closer to home and Fields decided to give it a shot.
It was a fit from the start, meeting Fields’ professional and personal preferences.
“What is so special about Grandview, too, is they really help you focus on work-life balance. It’s nice to show up to work and know that you’re also fulfilling your duties as a mother,” she says. “I’m bringing my full energy to their table as well as my table.”
The joys of learning
Fields’ job may change as she teaches for an evolving world, but she continues to look out for her students and fellow educators.
She moves through all classrooms weekly to co-teach an exercise in future readiness, which can touch on soft skills, including communication, creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and personality habits, or more concrete technological skills as she aims to familiarize students with technology and boost their media literacy.
She says when students are surveyed on which parts of school bring them the most joy, many respond with answers about projects she worked on.
At younger ages, her lessons focus on questions like: “What would happen if honey bees disappeared from the Earth?” Kids then get half an hour to tap into the resources at their disposal and come up with an answer.
This year’s second-graders were tasked with developing a car of the future. Fields brought in DriveOhio, the state’s agency on transportation advancement, to help talk kids through the process. Then, students presented their designs.
“I always tell them it’s not about answering the question, it’s about the process of getting there,” Fields says.
When working with teachers she spends three days at a time doing what is called coaching cycles. She meets with new teachers to discuss the focus of the cycle — for example, working with a new piece of technology — and then observes their teaching style. The next day, Fields teaches while the new instructor
watches. On day three, the teacher takes the reigns and debriefs with Fields to ensure goals are being actively pursued.
“This is how I introduce myself now: my job is to prepare students for whatever that future is when they leave the doors of Grandview,” Fields says. “That is a moving mark all the time.”
Jake Ruffer is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com
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Learned (Un)helplessness
Tri-Village municipal departments offer safety education for all ages
If you ask Tri-Village area residents what they enjoy about living here, one of the answers you’re bound to hear is safety.
While Upper Arlington, Marble Cliff and Grandview Heights sit at or below the national average of violent crimes, it is still important that residents learn how to protect themselves. Thankfully, The City of Grandview Heights and City of Upper Arlington offer safety education opportunities on a multitude of topics.
In both communities, police officers and firefighters start educating citizens in elementary school and continue to educate them and build trust throughout the rest of their lives.
“It’s just a continuation of the education that we’ve been doing with residents from what would be the very beginning,” says Bryan McKean, training sergeant at City of Upper Arlington Police Division (UAPD).
This lifelong education model helps community members understand what is expected of them, in terms of personal safety measures and the eyes of the law, and what they can expect from their community’s first responders.
“We’re here to help (citizens) through
certain situations, even the bad ones, we’re there to protect them,” McKean says. “If they need anything from us, we want that impression to start at a young age, to where they feel comfortable coming to us.”
Safety education programs
CPR/AED certification: Partnering with City of Grandview Heights Parks & Recreation (GHPR), The City of Grandview Heights’ Division of Fire (GHDF) holds CPR/AED courses for community members. Once the attendees complete the class, they receive CPR/ AED certification, valid for two years. In Upper Arlington, CPR/AED classes are held through U.A. CARES, a partnership between the city’s fire, EMS and police divisions.
Self-defense: UAPD holds a selfdefense class and it may not be exactly what you’re picturing.
While citizens do learn how to fight back physically once an attack has started, McKean says the main goal of his selfdefense course is to teach citizens how
Hands off!
One of the most common crimes seen in the area is theft and locking up is one of the easiest and most effective way to prevent stealing.
“A lot of times our residents create that opportunity (for theft) because they don’t properly secure their cars or their homes or their garages or just property that’s valuable to them and is going to be valuable to somebody else who has ill intentions,” says Ryan Starnes, City of Grandview Heights Division of Police (GHDP) chief of police. “So for us, most of our crime would probably stop if property was secured properly.”
Because one of the most commonly stolen items is bikes, GHDP has a bike registration service. If your bike gets stolen and it is registered, police can identify it and return it to you.
to recognize a threat before the violence starts. This includes creating escape plans and recognizing warning signs of aggression and abuse.
“We teach people how to be aware
Photos courtesy of Taylor Tobias, Recreation Superintendent for Grandview Heights Parks and Recreation
of their surroundings, how to be aware of themselves (and ask) ‘What are my capabilities? What am I going to be capable of doing?’ And so, when we take those things, we can then apply it to the awareness of our surroundings,” McKean says. “We also teach them how to recognize certain behaviors, I think a lot of times what happens is that people tend to use appearance to determine if someone is suspicious and so we teach them that it’s not really the person’s appearance that makes them suspicious, but it’s their actions.”
Bike safety: Partnerships between municipal divisions on programs and initiatives aren’t uncommon in Grandview Heights. After receiving feedback from the community, the City implemented a bike safety class where children and adults can learn cycling safety tips as well as how to share the road and how to safely cross the street.
“We had a group of people that said, ‘We have kids going to middle school and
A safe haven: Buying and selling items to strangers on websites such as Craigslist and Facebook can feel unnerving.
To mitigate the risk of harm, City of Grandview Heights Municipal Building is considered a designated Safe Space where buyers, sellers or parents with shared custody arrangements often meet knowing they are protected.
To take the Municipal Building’s Safe Space status even further, a new municipal building location could include a ‘safe room’ where citizens fleeing danger can quickly isolate themselves from a threat.
they’re going to be riding their bikes next year and we don’t feel comfortable, What can you do for us?’ and we have the ability, as small and unique as we are, to work closely with our fire and police to come
together to form a program like that,” says Taylor Tobias, GHPR recreational superintendent. “I don’t think it’s something that Parks and Rec can offer on their own and we need the expertise from all the other departments to make it an appropriate program for what they actually need.”
Kid’s programs: In Grandview Heights, youngsters can participate in Safetyview Heights, a week-long day camp program that teaches children ages 5-7 basic safety knowledge and skills.
During the camp, attendees learn about topics such as fire safety, pedestrian safety and identifying themselves and their parents in an emergency. City of Upper Arlington has a similar program called Safety Town.
For older children, both cities offer babysitting classes which provide instruction on child safety, age-appropriate play, adult and child CPR, and more.
City of Upper Arlington also offers a home-alone class for kids transitioning into more independent roles.
Fire divisions in both communities make an effort to be present in the community to help children feel safe around them. Each year, the fire divisions visit elementary schools to show students their
UA CARES team promotes home safety at Upper Arlington Farmers Market
Bryan McKean leads UAPD Citizens Police Academy participants
Let's
Did you know October is fire safety and prevention month? Go to www.grandviewheights.gov to see the events and activities being held through GHDF, GHPR and Grandview Heights Public Library, among others.
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(left to right) Sgt. Marcus Petty, Officer EJ Windham, Lt. Greg Patrick (retired), Officer Bryan McKean.
equipment and how to prevent fires.
“That way they know it’s still us inside that gear and not to be scared of it in a fire and run away from us, that we’re there to help and run towards us,” James Beckett, GHDF assistant fire chief, says.
When U.A. and Grandview Heights students first meet police officers in elementary school, they learn about basic safety and crime prevention. As they enter middle and high school they learn about laws and police procedures in common situations including traffic stops and search and seizure.
Citizens Police Academy: UAPD hosts a Citizen’s Police Academy program to connect citizens with officers to learn more about how officers handle situations and why.
“The way that we police in this country is the citizens police themselves so as a police officer I am a member of that group that is being governed, in a sense,” McKean says. “When you have a structure like that, it’s exceedingly important that everyone knows how that policing operates because the authority that we have to police comes from those same people, right?”
Outside of the Citizens Police Academy, citizens can still contact the police divisions in either city with any questions or concerns.
Maisie Fitzmaurice is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at mfitzmaurice@ cityscenemediagroup.com.
Officer Hiles with the Columbus Crew Cat
Golden Bears Golf
Golf’s rich history in Upper Arlington
By Jake Ruffer
In the 1930s, the great golf course architect, Alister McKenzie - designer of Augusta National and other famous courses –finished plans for two brand-new playing sites at the Ohio State University Golf Club.
The Scarlet and Gray Courses in Upper Arlington were completed in the late 1930s. Around the same time, one of the greatest — if not the greatest — golfers of all time: Jack Nicklaus, was born in Upper Arlington.
The Golden Bears of the high school’s boys’ golf team may have sensed the cosmic shift from the birth of a legend, because in 1941 they earned the program’s first state championship title. It was the first of 17, an OHSAA division 1 boys’ state championship wins record not likely to be broken anytime soon.
Their next title came in 1956, thanks to Nicklaus, the team captain, shooting 144 - a new state record at the time. Though Upper Arlington didn’t take home the team title that year, Nicklaus was named the best high school golfer in Ohio two years in a row. Not many have managed to match that feat.
Nicklaus went on to golf at The Ohio State University, winning two U.S. Amateur titles and an NCAA championship.
He also met his wife, Barbara, a Columbus native, while at Ohio State. They married in 1960 before he began his professional golf career in 1961. The success and accolades that followed made him one of the most prominent faces of
golf, and made Barbara the “First Lady of Golf.”
Nicklaus’ competitive playing career came to a close in 2005 and the couple turned their focus back to Upper Arlington. He and his company, Nicklaus Designs, renovated the Scarlet Course in 2006, aiming to restore the glory it possessed when he was born.
In summer 2007, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship (NCC) was held for the first time on the newly refurbished Scarlet Course. The tournament was started by the Nicklauses as part of the Korn Ferry Tour to benefit research and treatment of pediatric cancer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Did you know? Jack Nicklaus was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame at age 34, was the first golfer to receive the Vince Lombardi Award of Excellence, has won each major championship at least three times and is the recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence, good sportsmanship and philanthropy.
Nicklaus kept in touch with his old team and was inducted into the Upper Arlington High School Athletic Hall of Fame in April 2017.
In attendance at the Scarlet Course clubhouse for the induction ceremony was first-time coach Troy Arbaugh who is now the head coach of the UAHS boys’ team.
Every year, Arbaugh expresses the gravity of the program’s history to his players.
“I tell the kids every year, first day of tryouts, ‘You have no idea. You
guys are so young now, do you have any idea of how cool this is?” he says. “What I’ve always said is that I’m the head of the golf program that Jack Nicklaus was a part of. I think that’s the coolest thing in the world.”
After seven years, Arbaugh is working to honor the team’s history even more. Last year, the team debuted a new logo: a golden bear in a polo, raising a putter over its head in Nicklaus’ signature pose.
He knows the history goes deeper than just the Golden Bear himself, though.
Between Nicklaus’ departure and Arbaugh’s arrival, Upper Arlington won 15 team state championships.
The most recent came in 2006 when now-professional, Bo Hoag, won the individual title for the Golden Bears. Thanks to his success and Arbaugh’s efforts, players can now earn the Bo Hoag Sportsmanship Award, commemorating the success and character of another formidable figure in Upper Arlington’s golf history.
Last year, the boys’ team finished fourth, building its way back towards the program’s historic success. There have been more moments of excellence, too, from players including Brady Catalano, who shot 64 on a par 72, setting an alltime Ohio record at the Coffman Invitational in 2022.
Sporting patches loaded with Golden Bear history, the team will swing its way into the 2024 season bearing all that comes with its legendary past.
Jake Ruffer is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.
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By Kyle Quinlan
The Path to Achievement
Recent GHHS grad creates a walking trail at Wyman Woods
Out of more than one million youth members of Boys Scouts of America, only about 6 percent will become an Eagle Scout - the highest rank attainable in the national organization.
Blake Fisher, a 2024 Grandview Heights High School graduate, established himself as part of that 6 percent by creating an addition to the area’s outdoor recreation amenities that will last a lifetime.
Rather than lazily checking the required service project box by developing something simple to reach his Eagle Scout dreams, Fisher decided to pursue a project that truly benefits his hometown, one that ultimately took him four months to bring to fruition.
This past November, Fisher put the finishing touches on a walking trail he planned and developed in the hills of Wyman Woods, completing his service project required to become an Eagle Scout, and more importantly, making his mark on the community.
“It’s a lot of mental work, staying consistent on it was mentally hard,” Fisher says. “I would go to my dad’s office during my study hall and work for an hour and a half after school every day.”
Being such a unique and convenient location for outdoor explorers in Grandview Heights, Parks and Recreation Director, Mike Patterson, says Wyman Woods is a popular spot for exercising, playing and relaxing for all ages.
Patterson describes how fortunate Grandview Heights is to have such a beautiful and well-kept park in Wyman Woods and how Fisher’s project further embellishes the treasured green space.
“Wyman Woods is a very unique amenity that we have in our park district,” Patterson says. “Regionally, it’s an amenity that a lot of communities don’t have: a small forest within their city boundaries
to experience nature and the outdoors.”
With the park’s popularity, specifically, the popularity of the many man-made paths scattered throughout the woods comes inevitable wear and tear from visi-
Blake Fisher stands at Wyman Woods trailhead.
Construction of the trail took four months.
Photos courtesy
The Fisher Family
tors traveling off the paths and artificial materials damaging the greenery.
Wanting to create an all-natural path
reinhabit and continue to be prosperous as a wooded area,” Patterson says.
The walking trail is designated by logs
nership was in the background as Fisher took control of the project personally, completing everything from the planning and designing to the physical labor it took to build the trail.
“That’s kind of the base of the Eagle Scouts, it’s their project and they own it,” Patterson says. “Blake did a great job truly owning the project, and so my portion was just being a guide and support system for him.”
Excited and proud to finally reach Eagle Scout status, Fisher is grateful for all the help he received from the city members, his extended family and his fellow Scouts.
“Being an Eagle Scout means being a good member of society and also being prepared for what life will throw at you,”
The Fisher Family
important things in life than just what you want to do, and how serving others is important,” she says.
Kyle Quinlan is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.
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On the Table
By Kyle Quinlan
From Peru to You
Sí Señor’s sandwiches: a Grandview Heights lunch staple
Bringing a unique blend of Peruvian flavors with influences from many other cultural cuisines such as Greek and Latin American, Sí Señor offers Grandview Heights a globe-trotting lunch experience that has been widely popular since its opening in 2017.
After leaving Peru and coming to America at 20 years old, owner and head chef, Guillermo Perez, worked many restaurant jobs and eventually decided that owning a restaurant was the path he wanted to take.
Perez and his wife, Christell Gózzer, opened a sandwich joint in downtown Columbus in 2010, before they moved to Grandview Heights with a redefined menu and branding. Sí Señor was created after years of experimenting with recipes, to find the best sandwich combinations.
Although developing the styles and tastes of its sandwiches was a long process, Perez knew Sí Señor would use fresh ingredients and prepare dishes in-house as much as possible.
“We make everything from scratch,” Perez says. “We don’t buy anything pre-made…”
Whether he is creating homemade
pickled onions and tomato jams or cooking chicken and pork, freshness is something Perez takes great pride in.
Sandwiches, Sandwiches, Sandwiches
With 16 sandwiches on the menu, everything from tilapia and chorizo to beef
and chicken is available to accommodate all palettes and cravings.
A go-to for many Sí Señor visitors, the Chicharron Peruano is a sandwich you’ll have trouble finding anywhere else in Columbus.
Trying the sandwich myself, I tasted large chunks of tender, pork chicharron,
by Kyle Quinlan
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pickled onions and a sweet potato mayo smeared on top. Every bite was well-balanced with a salty, sweet and acidic flavor, all stacked between what Perez believes makes a sandwich truly great - the breadin the form of two slices of crisp ciabatta.
While the Chicharron Peruano was fantastic, I felt the true star of my meal was the cilantro cream pasta salad. Perfectly doused in a smooth, cilantro dressing and mixed in veggies, these green noodles are the sandwich’s ideal sidekick, giving a refreshing switch from the warm and savory chicharron.
Topping it all off is Gózzer’s contribution to the menu, tres leches cake, from a recipe she developed and Lopez now makes himself. Light, moist and flavorful with hand-whipped cream, this slice will end any Sí Señor visit with a sweet sensation.
The People’s Palate
Recently opening a location in the Arena District with a smaller and more focused menu, Sí Señor looks to reach an even wider range of Columbus foodies with its Peruvian creations.
However, opening a new storefront wouldn’t have been possible for Perez without the support that the Tri-Village area customer base gave him.
When he initially opened in Grandview Heights, he didn’t understand much about the community or the potential customers, but once word got around about his sandwiches, Perez became much more aware and connected to the city.
“Grandview has been very good to us,” Perez says. “I realized there’s a lot of young people and they like to go out to eat, try new things and are very openminded to different types of cuisines.”
These young customers, whether they are college students or young professionals, oftentimes return with their parents or relatives, introducing them to
RECIPE
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Lisa Diemer, Agent
3040 Riverside Dr Ste 209 Columbus, OH 43221 (614) 488-9445
ldiemer@amfam.com
Peruvian Fish Ceviche (yields six servings)
The national dish of Peru, ceviche is a cold-fish delicacy that can either be an appetizer or a full entree - with an authentic, Peruvian focus on fresh ingredients.
Ingredients:
• 2 lbs. white fish fillet (Mahi-Mahi)
• 1 small purple onion
• 3 medium habanero red peppers
• 1/2 cup coriander
Directions:
• 1 tsp. grated ginger
• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup corn
• Salt to taste
1. Wash and dry the fish. Remove scales, spine and bones.
2. Cut fish into approximately 2 cm cubes of equal size.
3. Squeeze and strain limes and lemon into a bowl, removing all seeds.
4. Place cubes of fish into bowl so they are covered by lemon and lime juice.
5. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Check the fish periodically to make sure each cube is touching the lemon and lime juice, turn cubes if necessary.
6. Wash the sweet potatoes and place in a steamer for 30 minutes. When tender, remove the skin and cut into large pieces.
7. Open the peppers to remove seeds and veins, dice them to small pieces.
8. Peel the onion and slice into thin strips.
9. Finely cut the coriander.
10. Take fish from the refrigerator. The meat should then be cooked to an opaque flesh that is tender and falls apart.
11. Add the onions, peppers, coriander, ginger and salt into a bowl and stir. Let the bowl sit in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
12. Remove from the refrigerator and plate with corn and sweet potato. Plantain chips are typically eaten with ceviche.
Sí Señor and creating a domino effect as more older adults start coming in and expanding their palates, Perez says.
Above all, witnessing children and teens enjoy his food is what he appreciates most about operating Sí Señor.
“If we make a young kid happy, we feel like we succeeded because they
haven’t tried that many things yet,” Perez says. “That means we did good.”
Kyle Quinlan is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com.
Not Your Average House Party
BIA Parade of Homes around Tri-Village area
The Building Industry Association (BIA) showcases some of Central Ohio’s best home builders and their designs in the annual Parade of Homes. Parade-goers can expect to see the latest home trends and modern designs as well as timeless details.
Schottenstein Homes showcases a multi-level home on Renner Park Drive this year. This designer home has three bedrooms, two and a half baths and a fullsized basement. The home designs are simple with a touch of character through unique bold colors and spacious floorplans.
The home on Renner Park Drive resides within a thriving community with nearby restaurants, businesses and fitness centers. With Homestead Metro Park and Andover Park located nearby, this location is perfect for connecting with the community and heading outdoors.
Epcon Communities offers sleek designs and new trends that are worth the drive to see. These homes offer anything from stonework exterior details to interior details that elevate the house into a luxurious home.
This year’s Parade of Homes is noon – 6 p.m., Thurs. – Sun. Sept. 12 – Sept. 22
Epcon Communities
M/I Homes
M/I Homes
One of Epcon Communities’ properties is a three-bedroom, three-bath home located on Arcadian Avenue. This property has a covered porch, a private yard and luxurious details such as quartz countertops and glass front cabinets.
Also returning to this year’s parade is M/I Homes. M/I Homes’ builds are modern, stylish and functional - from minimalistic exterior designs to traditional features.
A beautiful M/I Homes build is showcased on Gelderland Drive and has four bedrooms, three and a half baths and a spacious garage for two cars. The natural lighting in the foyer empties into gathering spaces through the open floor plan. The flow of the floor plan is ideal for entertaining guests and ensuring the comfort of friends and family.
CityScene Media Group, publisher of Tri-Village Magazine, is partnering with the BIA to create the Official Event Guide for the 2024 Parade. Guides are distributed at Parade of Homes and a digital edition with all tour home addresses can be accessed free at www.cityscenecolumbus.com.
Amber Phipps is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@ cityscenemediagroup.com
Epcon Communities
Top homes sold in the Tri-Village area
Tri-Village home prices dropped 15.8 percent in the last 12 months leading up to June, with a median selling price of $310,000. On average, homes in Tri-Village were on the market for 41 days, much longer than the 24-day average a year ago. Six homes sold in June this year, down from seven last year.
All information is collected from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office.
3007 Avalon Rd.
5 beds, 5.5 baths
$2,675,000
Sold 6/5/24
2283 Tremont Rd.
6 beds, 6.5 baths
$2,375,000
Sold 7/17/24
1809 Upper Chelsea Rd. 3 beds, 6.5 baths
$2,372,500
Sold 6/4/24
1960 Cambridge Blvd. 5 beds, 3.5 baths
$2,100,000
Sold 5/29/24
1171 Fairview Ave. 4 beds, 3.5 baths
$1,600,000
Sold 6/24/24
1833 Barrington Rd. 4 beds, 3.5 baths
$1,590,000
Sold 6/6/24
1580 W. First Ave. 3 beds, 3.5 baths
$1,440,000
Sold 6/10/24
2351 Kensington Dr. 5 beds, 4.5 baths
$1,400,000
Sold 5/31/24
2342 Tremont Rd. 4 beds, 3.5 baths
$1,300,000
Sold 5/28/24
2109 Oakmount Rd. 5 beds, 3.5 baths
$1,275,000
Sold 6/6/24
2100 Sheringham Rd. 5 beds, 4.5 baths
$1,195,000
Sold 7/12/24
2111 Cheltenham Rd. 4 beds, 4 baths
$1,150,000
Sold 6/21/24
Marble Cliff
Submitted by Upper Arlington Public Library
They Called Us Enemy
by George Takei
This graphic novel gives insight into actor George Takei’s experiences when he and his family were held in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. This oftenoverlooked part of American history becomes accessible through Takei’s stories, detailing the realities of life as a child in the camps. Although its subject is heavy, the format and first-person perspective make this both an enjoyable and impactful read.
alive. Friends since childhood, Cassie and Billie drift apart as young adults. But in one desperate act, Billie reels Cassie back. Although promoted as a suspenseful book, this briskly paced story focuses more on the many ways women’s friendships evolve, the lasting impact of trauma and the pain of being left out.
Lost
Man’s Lane by Scott Carson
Bye, Baby
by Carola Lovering Friendships are complicated, especially when one friend moves on, but the other is desperate to keep the relationship
Summer in Bloomington, Indiana can be boring for a townie. But for high schooler Marshall Miller, the summer of 1999 was anything but uneventful. That summer Marshall got a job interning with a private detective investigating the disappearance of a young girl. A girl last seen in the back of a police cruiser by none other than Marshall himself.
Eileen
by Ottessa Moshfegh
An eerie, atmospheric novel showcasing
Live Your BEST LIFE
how loneliness and neglect can push a person toward disaster. After the death of her mother, Eileen is left to look after her abusive, alcoholic father. Using her job in a local prison as a form of escape, Eileen is fascinated with a new colleague, Rebecca. Eileen senses an ally in Rebecca, but is there more at play in the developing relationship between the two women?
Wildful by Kengo Kurimoto
In this graphic novel, Poppy has had a rough year with her Gran passing and her mum trying to handle her depression. Luckily, Pepper, Poppy’s dog, is keeping her busy with outdoor adventures. While on a walk, Poppy and Pepper meet Rob, a nature enthusiast. As Poppy starts to heal and see the beauty around her, she aims to support her mother and guide her out of grief.
How to Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
Safiya Sinclair completes her memoir after many years of healing and selfdiscovery. Born on the island of Jamacia to a Rastafarian family, she gracefully traces how she accepted, questioned and pushed back against her father’s increasingly erratic worldviews. This book holds some of her deepest pain from generational trauma, but also her greatest joy in writing poetry.
Brennen’s
Practice MOST TRUSTED
“It was just an average warmup before a game. I felt my knee move out of place and I fell to the ground. I wanted to finish the season, but knew I would eventually need surgery. We were given a great plan by the team at Or thopedic ONE. They got me back on the field doing what I love. ” -Brennen Ward, Football Standout and Orthopedic ONE patient Watch
