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Bedford Commons Britton Woods 614-798-8104 614-761-8000
Camden Place 614-766-2900
Central Park 614-430-0900
The Charleston 614-876-9200
The Farms 614-659-4000
Marble Cliff Commons The Orchard 614-488-1800 614-921-9000
Orleans 614-777-8800
Saw Mill Village 614-761-9608
Sycamore Ridge 614-766-2907
Times Square 614-932-9900
Kenbrook Village 614-451-2786
Hilliard Park 614-777-9700
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Carriage Lane 614-870-7174 Sterling Park 614-875-9406
Park Place Of Grove City 614-871-0071 Wind Rush Apartment 614-878-8782
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Bradford at Easton The Cove At Cooper Lakes 614-475-5077 614-890-1000 The Gardens at Polaris Gateway Apartment Homes 614-781-8220 614-237-3460 St. Andrews at Little Turtle Tiffany Lakes 614-891-8809 614-882-1915 The Residences At Christopher Wren 614-475-1100
Farms At New Albany Park 614-939-0827 Hickory Creek Apartments 614-899-1500 Villages At Preserve Crossing 614-933-9854 Thornapple Apartments 614-471-6124
Lake Forest 614-882-5653 Woodside Place 614-476-0036
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The Residences At Turnberry 614-864-9000
Highland Park Apartments 614-868-0511 Pickerington Ridge 614-751-8900
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COLUMBUS NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE
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Trying to decide which part of town is perfect for your next place? Each of the city’s neighborhoods has its charms. Here are our picks for which restaurants, bars and stores to check out — and events to mark on your calendar — once you get settled into your new digs. —STORY BY CHRIS DEVILLE, BRITTANY KRESS, BRIAN LINDAMOOD, SHELLEY MANN, JOHN ROSS & JESSE TIGGES
Arena District
The No. 1 destination spot for a night on the town features two sports venues, some of Columbus’ hottest nightlife locales and upscale apartments and condos.
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HUNTINGTON PARK 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District 614-462-5250 huntingtonparkcolumbus.com
NATIONWIDE ARENA 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District 614-246-2000 nationwidearena.com Nationwide Arena and Huntington Park are widely considered to have the best stadium experiences in their respective sports. Dime-a-Dog and Buck-a-Bone nights are pretty awesome, but throw in the bar pavilion and cheap tickets and baseball couldn’t be better. And hockey isn’t meant to be watched on TV (maybe that’s why it’s not on TV), especially when it’s played in Nationwide.
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While it’s fun to walk the tree-lined streets of this just-east-of-Downtown suburb and gawk at the mansions, the coolest part of living in Bexley is the stretch of Main Street filled with restaurants, art galleries, boutiques and ice cream shops (three!).
Home to the largest university in the country, this neighborhood combines student-ready amenities with plenty of city chic.
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BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET
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DREXEL THEATRE 2254 E. Main St., Bexley 614-231-9512
508 N. Cassady Ave., Bexley 614-252-3951
1871 N. High St., Campus 614-292-0330
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This old-school movie theater boasts an amazing neon sign and screens a full slate of arthouse fare mixed with more mainstream movies. Grab a snack and a coffee before your movie at the adjacent Drexel Radio Cafe.
This quaint co-op-style grocery store is filled with organic produce from local farmers and gardeners, bulk grains and nuts, and a large selection of vegetarian and vegan options. Stop in to pick up some locally made baked goods and chat with the super-friendly staff.
Since opening in 1989, the Wexner Center has become a worldrenowned curator of dance, music, visual art and film. Both annual programs and one-time shows bring cutting-edge culture to Columbus — the kinds of things you just can’t see anywhere else. This summer, be sure to explore the work of Mark Bradford, an abstract painter from Los Angeles showing through Aug. 15, and the Market at 15th & High, a local produce sale 4-7 p.m. Thursdays.
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GIUSEPPE’S RITROVO 2268 E. Main St., Bexley 614-235-4300
NORTH BANK PARK
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You can tell this locally owned Italian eatery is great because it’s always hopping. Expect fantastic pasta dishes like the spicy Gamberi Diavola and personal-sized pizzas topped with all sorts of goodies (try the Quattro Stagioni, with artichokes, olives, mushrooms and prosciutto).
parks.columbus.gov A great Downtown rehab project means you get a beautiful waterfront park that’s the best place to watch Red, White and Boom. It’s also host to the annual Jazz & Rib Festival, and a pretty great place to catch some rays on a sunny day.
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ARENA GRAND THEATRE 175 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District 614-469-5000
arenagrand.com This perennial Best of Columbus winner has plush leather seats, a crystal-clear picture, 3D-equipped screens and booming sound. Add a full bar and you’ve got one hell of a movie-going experience. The best part? Despite being a city favorite, you’ll rarely have to wait in line or sit in a packed house to catch a flick.
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DRINK UP:
THE BIER STUBE 1479 N. High St., Campus 614-299-5467 Just blocks from the shiny South Campus Gateway (another neighborhood treasure), you’ll find a slightly less glamorous place to tip back a few pints. In short, The Bier Stube is dark, cramped, kind of dirty and completely wonderful. You’ll find cheap pitchers, a bit of greasy pub grub and a decent, well-heeled jukebox. What it lacks in flash it more than makes up for with a worn-in charm hewn over many decades.
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ALANA’S FOOD & WINE 2333 N. High St., North Campus 614-294-6783
alanas.com Chef Alana Shock has worked at some of the nation’s fanciest restaurants, so local diners consider themselves lucky that she set up shop in a North Campus house. Inside this cozy, intimate setting, she serves gourmet dishes combining French sensibility, distinct international tastes and fresh ingredients from local farms. Dishes change regularly to match changing seasons and Shock’s mood, but you can always count on some of the best risotto in town.
Clintonville The first neighborhood north of Campus is also the first stop for lots of local grads: Clintonville is full of young professionals, families, artists and other free spirits. It’s a great walking neighborhood, with classic houses and tall trees lining the sidewalks, convenient bus routes and lots of local drinking, dining and shopping that’s worth stopping in.
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INDIA-OAK GRILL 590 Oakland Park Ave., Clintonville 614-261-9355 There’s nothing fancy about the India-Oak, which is exactly why we love it. The regulars at this neighborhood hangout grab a well-worn booth or comfy perch at the bar for ice-cold beer and daily drink specials, before dropping a few quarters in classicrock jukebox or even more classic Galaga machine. They also boast the city’s best subs, along with fried bologna and other pub grub.
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STUDIO 35
3055 Indianola Ave., Clintonville 614-262-7505
Downtown
The center of the city isn’t just a hub of business and government. Attractions abound Downtown.
studio35.com One of the great pleasures of an old-school neighborhood is being able to walk to your local movie house. Fortunately for Clintonville residents, the neighborhood still has an oldschool local movie house. There aren’t many others left. Studio 35 unspools first-run flicks along with special runs of revival and cult faves and sporting events. They also have a great selection of craft beers on tap and piping-hot pizza delivered from next door so you won’t miss any action on the big screen.
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SOBO STYLE 3282 N. High St., Clintonville 614-447-8880
sobostyle.com Shabby chic and retro flair come alive at Sobo Style. If you’re furnishing your new place, check out the rehabbed tables, cabinets and other one-of-kind conversation pieces. Or if you need a small gift (or a treat for yourself), you’ll find lots of stationery, jewelry, decorative items and adorable baby stuff.
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GAY STREET CORRIDOR downtowncolumbus.com Gay Street is lined with attractions for morning, noon and night. Restaurants like Cafe Brioso, Due Amici and Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails boast menus almost as delightful as their patios, while DIY music and art venues Skylab and The Shelf keep the area grounded in bohemia. New additions Sugardaddy’s and Plantain Cafe are sweetening and spicing up their respective ends of the block. And Gay Street is ground zero for the exciting new Independents’ Day festival.
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SOUTHERN THEATRE
COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY
21 E. Main St., Downtown 614-340-1896
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For work or play, it’s hard to think of a better wealth of free media resources than the Downtown branch of this city’s impressive library. Their vast collection of books, periodicals, music, movies and more now totals more than 3 million.
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Dublin
Franklinton
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THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Aug. 28
There’s much more to this northwestern suburb than giant statues of corn, though Dublin does have those too.
5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin 614-889-6700
thememorialtournament.com Jack Nicklaus’ dream course at Muirfield Village Golf Club is available year-round to the deep-pocketed elite, but we all get a peek at it each spring when the world’s best golfers arrive in Dublin to face off in one of the game’s most prestigious tournaments.
German Village/ Brewery District
Due to its bustling underground art scene, bohemian homesteaders and bona fide urban pedigree, some are calling this neighborhood the next Short North.
Downtown’s neighborhood to the south is steeped in history — German immigrants settled the village, and brewers from those families established the adjacent area, now called the Brewery District — but these chummy, charming neighborhoods have plenty of “new” going on, too.
URBAN SCRAWL franklintonartsdistrict.org Hosted by the fledgling Franklinton Arts District, Urban Scrawl is one of the city’s most unique and colorful festivals — a celebration of skateboarding, music, painting and the art of urban living. Organizers highlight not just the up-and-coming neighborhood but also what it could be just a few years down the road. The action happens each year at Dodge Park, 667 Sullivant Ave.
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SCIOTO AUDUBON METRO PARK 505 W. Whittier St., Brewery District 614-545-5475
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FLORENTINE
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DUBLIN IRISH FESTIVAL Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8 Coffman Park, Dublin
dublinirishfestival.org The shamrock suburb celebrates its namesake each August, paying tribute to everything Irish. Fill up on traditional Irish breakfast to prepare for a day of swigging Guinness and listening to every potential Irish music subgenre, from traditional folk tunes to Celtic rock. Slainte!
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TUCCI’S WOOD-FIRED BISTRO 35 N. High St., Dublin 614-792-3466
tuccisbistro.com From its spot in the center of historic downtown Dublin, this popular place serves selfdescribed “California bistro” fare. Seasonal wood-fired pizzas are a favorite menu item, and a long wine list includes lots of picks from the Golden State.
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florentinerestaurant.com Time and nature have put Franklinton through the ringer. A flood devastated the area in 1959, and U.S. Rte. 315 split the neighborhood in half about a year later. Still, Florentine has survived as the neighborhood’s go-to spot for fine dining. Since 1945, the Penzone family’s crown jewel has been serving up pasta, pizza and other Italian eats.
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COSI
333 W. Broad St., Franklinton 614-228-2674
Creekside
Gahanna
This fairly young suburb keeps growing at a staggering pace. It seems like there’s always something new popping up, and the redevelopment of Olde Gahanna — complete with shops, restaurants, office space and condos — makes for an upscale centerpiece.
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HANG OUT: COSI highlights the worlds of science and industry in vivid, highly imaginative ways — one reason it’s routinely named among the best educational centers in the country. Inside you’ll find hands-on displays, interactive exhibits, learning laboratories and tons of other stuff meant to be seen, touched, heard and experienced. Through Sept. 6, be sure to check out “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition,” which features hundreds of authentic relics from the giant ship.
BIG WALNUT CREEK
EAT UP:
MR. SUSHI 1127 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna 614-473-1028
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BUTTER’S BAR 1137 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna 614-470-9702
myspace.com/buttersbar Once you’ve filled up at Mr. Sushi, you only need to saunter a few storefronts down to the friendliest bar in Gahanna. A cordial, young staff is only bested by the proper juxtaposition of good beer (a handful of tasty imports and microbrews on tap) with cheap beer ($1.25 PBR all day, every day).
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HELEN WINNEMORE CRAFT 150 E. Kossuth St., German Village 614-444-5850
helenwinnemores.com A picturesque stream can really do a lot — like making an Old Bag of Nails patio into something truly special. Besides, what would the Creekside Blues & Jazz festival be without the creek?
As the name indicates, there’s enough sashimi, maki, nigiri and specialty rolls to satisfy the biggest sushi aficionados. There’s also hibachi, tempura, teriyaki and noodle dinners, and even some Korean dishes for some out-of-the-box options.
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That’s right. There’s wildlife-loving green space Downtown, and it’s part of the Brewery District. The recently unveiled metro park attracts plenty of birds, fish and wetland creatures — and people. There are fishing decks and a boat launch, an outdoor climbing wall and tons of conservation events going on inside the Grange Insurance Audubon Center.
What the village lacks in shopping options, this store makes up for in charm. You’ll find artisan, American-made treats and gifts for the home. Don’t overlook the jewelry selection, which is hidden in vanity-style drawers on one wall. Helen Winnemore is just down the street from Schmidt’s, German Village’s flagship spot for brats and sauerkraut.
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PISTACIA VERA 541 S. Third St., German Village 614-220-9070
pistaciavera.com Start your neighborhood tour off at this delicious bakery famous for its macarons. First, spend a while marveling over the pretty treats stacked beneath the glass countertop. Once seated, you’ll have a direct view to South Third Street, German Village’s main drag, through the floor-toceiling windows. Enjoy your dessert with an Americano, ice-cold coffee or loose-leaf tea.
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APARTMENTS ALIVE 2010 June 10-20 • apartmentsalive.com
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1. Bradford at Easton 4150 Silver Springs Lane Columbus, OH 43230 614-475-5077 2. The Cove at Cooper Lakes 3100 Old Providence Lane Westerville, OH 43081 614-890-1000 3. Farms at New Albany Park 5940 New Albany Road West New Albany, OH 43054 614-939-0827 4. Gateway Apartment Homes 3345 East Seventh Avenue Columbus, OH 43219 614-237-3460 5. The Gardens at Polaris 1500 Royal Gold Drive Columbus, OH 43240 614-781-8220 6. Hickory Creek Apartments 1820 Hickory Creek Lane Columbus, OH 43229 614-899-1500 7. Lake Forest 4800 Lake Forest Boulevard Westerville, OH 43081 614-882-5653 8. The Residences at Christopher Wren 1390 Christopher Wren Drive Gahanna, OH 43230 614-475-1100 9. St. Andrews at Little Turtle 5400 Lakota Drive Westerville, Oh 43081 614-891-8809 10. Thornapple Apartments 3252 Thornway Drive Columbus, Oh 43231 614-471-6124 11. Tiffany Lakes 6345 Cooper Road Columbus, OH 43231 614-882-1915 12. Villages at Preserve Crossing 6400 Preserve Crossing Boulevard Gahanna, OH 43230 614-933-9854 13. Woodside Place 3444 Tivoli Court Gahanna, OH 43230 614-476-0036
14. Arbors of Dublin 2979 Green Arbor Lane Dublin, OH 43017 614-761-2046 15. Bayside Commons 2332 Asics Drive Hilliard, OH 43026 614-771-0777 16. Bedford Commons 2645 Hard Road Columbus, Oh 43235 614-761-8000 17. Britton Woods 5489 Crescent Ridge Drive Dublin, OH 43016 614-798-8104 18. Camden Place 4311 Camden Circle Dublin, OH 43016 614-766-2900 19. Central Park 105 Radio City Boulevard Columbus, Oh 43235 614-430-0900 20. The Charleston 5407 Edwards Plantation Drive Columbus, Oh 43221 614-876-9200 21. Crystal Lake 4663 Crystal Ball Drive Hilliard, OH 43026 614-771-8380 22. The Farms 5412 Edwards Farms Road Columbus, OH 43221 614-659-4000 23. Governour’s Square 4695 Braddock Court Columbus, OH 43220 614-451-4633 24. Heritage Green 3415 Durban Street Hilliard, OH 43026 614-527-4245 25. Hilliard Park 2485 Hilliard Park Boulevard Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-9700 26. Kenbrook Village 3540 Kenbrook Common Columbus, Oh 43220 614-451-2786
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27. Marble Cliff Commons 2828 Marblevista Boulevard Columbus, OH 43204 614-488-1800 28. The Orchard 5353 Wilcox Road Dublin, OH 43016 614-921-9000 29. Orleans 5199 Edwards Farm Road Columbus, OH 43221 614-777-8800 30. The Residences at Scioto Crossing 3900 Suffolk Drive Dublin, OH 43016 614-336-9250 31. Sawmill Village 6900 Sawmill Village Drive Columbus, OH 43235 614-761-9608 32. Sycamore Ridge 6700 Sycamore Ridge Boulevard Dublin, OH 43017 614-766-2907 33. Times Square 4130 Times Square Boulevard Dublin, OH 43016 614-932-9900
DOWNTOWN 34. Annex at Riversouth 186 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 614-754-4559
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SOUTHEAST
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35. Alexander Court 135 Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-863-2970 36. Brice Grove Park 6617 Bricegrove Boulevard Columbus, OH 43110 614-834-8900 37. Highland Park Apartments 2471 Prendergast Place Reynoldsburg, Oh 43068 614-868-0511 38. Lyn Village Apartments 1405 Haft Drive G-5 Reynoldsburg, Oh 43068 614-868-0385 39. Moors at Countryview 3675 Cross Ridge Lane Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-833-0931 40. Muirwood Village at Bennell 3251 Haddington Drive Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 614-868-8300 41. Pickerington Ridge 51 Great Trail Circle Pickerington, OH 43197 614-751-8900 42. The Residences at Turnberry 1631 Hill Road North Pickerington, OH 43147 614-864-9000 43. The Woods And Cabots Mill 39 Cotterrew Drive Blacklick, Oh 43004 614-577-0010
44. Apple Run 2350 Apple Ridge Drive Columbus, OH 43223 614-279-5840 45. Carriage Lane 5562 Rustling Way Lane Columbus, OH 43119 614-870-7174 46. Park Place of Grove City 1911 Kendall Place Grove City, Oh 43123 614-871-0071 47. Parkway Village 4333 Parkway Village Drive Grove City, OH 43120 614-539-7400 48. Sterling Park 3660 Sterling Park Circle Grove City , OH 43123 614-875-9406 49. Wind Rush Apartments 1296 Appleway Drive Columbus, Oh 43228 614-878-8782
Local communities are coming alive this month. The Columbus Apartment Association is presenting Apartments Alive, its annual “rent event,” June 10-20. The tour gives residents a chance to visit a variety of communities, apartment styles and experience a vast array of amenities. “Today’s renter crosses all demographics,” said Carrie Sitterley, Apartments Alive chair and CAA member. “We see many young professionals that are moving to Columbus to launch their careers seeking apartment communities that offer specific amenities, flexibility, convenience and affordable living. In today’s economy, we also see apartments as a great
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home option for young families and empty nesters.” There are financial advantages to renting versus buying, Sitterley added. “Purchasing a home is no longer the investment it was,” she said. “And renting provides freedom from home maintenance — the cost and the time commitments.” The 40-plus apartment communities on the tour range from $400 to $500 per month to luxury apartments in the $2,000 to $2,500 range. The tour is free; hours vary by location. For more info and directions, click to ApartmentsAlive.com
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Grove City
Grove City surrounds 71 on its way south to Cincinnati. It’s a quicker drive to Columbus’ Downtown than many of the city’s northern suburbs but still affords a quiet lifestyle in a more rural setting.
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PLANK’S BEER GARDEN 4022 Broadway, Grove City 614-875-7800 The Grove City outpost of the Plank’s pizza-and-beer franchise serves up the same crispy-yetairy thin-crust pie and plenty of space to kick up your heels and have a drink. Every Tuesday is half-price pizza night; if you end up living here, you’ll want to make this your weekly after-work spot.
Hilliard
Italian Village
Located just 15 minutes from Downtown, this quieter suburban community is known for great schools and some hidden cultural gems.
Annexed to Columbus in 1862, this residential enclave adjacent to the Short North is populated by young professionals, artists and, of course, Italians who take genuine pride in where they live.
EAT UP:
STARLINER DINER
DRINK UP:
ST. JAMES TAVERN
5240 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard 614-529-1198
1057 N. Fourth St., Italian Village 614-294-0064
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On paper, this Hilliard standby makes absolutely no sense — and that’s exactly why it’s so awesome. Starliner combines ’50s-era Americana with the flair of Latin America, and a greasyspoon kitchen with a bar. Whether you venture in for some early-morning eggs or a late-night burrito and beers, you’ll get great food, friendly service and the opportunity to ogle some of the oddest wall decor in town.
Great neighborhoods require at least one great neighborhood bar, and Italian Villagers enjoy such a place in the St. James. Regulars pack the place on weekends to enjoy quality craft beer on tap and in bottles, several pool tables and the comfort that so often comes from a dim, wood-paneled watering hole. If you’re looking to burn through some accumulated couch change, the bar also features a great jukebox and Galaga.
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CIRCLE S FARMS 9015 London Groveport Rd., Grove City 614-878-7980
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FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR July 17-24
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Grandview
The residential streets of Grandview have the quaint, quiet feel of a neighborhood straight out of “Leave It to Beaver,” but lively retail areas are home to shops and restaurants filled with families, young professionals and artists alike.
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STAUF’S
1277 Grandview Ave., Grandview 614-486-4861
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This Grandview institution boasts high-quality beans and a thoughtful staff, which means you’re getting the best coffee in town. Even better, you’ll feel ultra-cool basking in the hipster vibe or people-watching on Stauf’s Grandview Avenue patio.
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SPAGIO
GRANDVIEW HOP
1295 Grandview Ave., Grandview 614-486-1114
5-9 p.m. the last Saturday each month, Grandview Avenue
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When Chef Hubert came to Columbus over 30 years ago, he brought experience from cooking in 11 different countries — including Spain, Switzerland, Holland, Mexico and his home country Germany. Today, as the architect behind Spagio’s European and Pacific Rim cuisine, Hubert helms one of the most popular and successful restaurants in the city.
Celebrating the best of Grandview — food, drinks, live music, art and fun — this Hop has plenty going on without the hassle of parking in the Short North. On the last Saturday of the each month from April to November, shops, bars and restaurants pair with street merchants to make Grandview Avenue where it’s at.
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Some of Central Ohio’s destination pick-your-own farms are in and around Grove City, and this is one of them. This familyowned farm offers strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins, seasonally. In the summer, they operate a bakery that can pair your picks with matching homemade shortcake. Yum! Take home as much as you’d like, and take in the city’s strong farming culture.
Ohio is known for its fantastic summer festivals, and this one celebrates what happens right here in Central Ohio. At the annual Franklin County Fair, expect plenty of livestock displays, thrill rides, tractor pulls, live music, demolition derbies and fair food. If you’re not from around these parts, that means lots of things bein’ fried, coated with sugar and dipped in butter. The fairgrounds are located at 4100 Columbia St.
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GROVE CITY TOWN CENTER Intersection of Grove City Road and Broadway
grovecitytowncenter.com This suburb’s true town center is clustered around a pedestrianfriendly cluster of independent businesses, including scrapbooking center Red Letter Journals, several massage and spa businesses and Graeter’s Ice Cream. Plus, you can find locally owned businesses that cater to your home renovation, family photography and bike repair needs here.
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HILLIARD FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 3850 Veterans Memorial Dr., Hilliard 614-876-4296
cityofhilliard.com Every community has a pool — but few have one like Hilliard’s. Renovated in 2006, the Family Aquatic Center is more like an amusement park than the soggy place you took swim lessons as a kid. Inside are two 30-foot slides, competition pool, kiddie play zone with 450-gallon dump bucket and 560-foot lazy river. There’s no better place to cool off in the summer. Seasonal membership costs $95 for individuals or $185 for a family of four.
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TASI
680 N. Pearl St., Italian Village 614-222-0788
tasicafe.com This self-proclaimed “back alley gem” is the creation of Tasi and Kent Rigsby, proprietors of Rigsby’s Kitchen and two of the most respected names in Columbus cuisine. Like their more famous restaurant, this smaller spot glistens with creativity, neighborhood character and top-shelf eats. From its quaint, brick-lined interior, Tasi offers all-day breakfast, classic comfort food, artisan sandwiches and a decent selection of wine and beer.
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COLUMBUS ITALIAN FESTIVAL Oct. 8-10
columbusitalianfestival.com As the summer festival season comes to a close each October, thousands flock to the St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St., for one last great block party. This one is smaller than most — but as good as any. You’ll find Old World dancing, bocce tournaments and traditional Italian fare to enjoy on brick streets as the sun goes down over the city. There’s really nothing like it.
New Albany This bucolic northeast suburb is easily recognized thanks to the stretches of white fences that line its roads. The village is minutes from Easton Town Center, and home to the Abercrombie campus and lots of its employees.
Olde Towne East
Nestled between Bexley and Downtown, this urban enclave has been home to some of the hippest arts, entertainment and dining innovators of the past decade.
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The far-east suburb is great for families, with lots of kid-friendly neighborhoods, some farmland, and some decent restaurants and bars tucked into the strip-mall scene.
This formerly quiet rural community in southern Delaware county is one of the fastest-growing corners of the region. But Powell hasn’t lost its small-town charm. The quaint old village center is a great place for a relaxed afternoon of sipping, eating and shopping.
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5525 New Albany Rd. W., New Albany 614-775-0181
115 Parsons Ave., Olde Towne East 614-223-1010
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50 S. Liberty St., Powell 614-825-0500
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The suburban-strip-mall exterior is deceiving in the case of this locally owned Italian restaurant, which sprang up in New Albany less than a year ago. Try the housemade gnocchi or grilled chicken marsala with mashed potatoes for a taste of Italy in the neighborhood.
Considering Carabar’s stacked concert schedule — still publicized mostly by word of mouth — there’s no better place in Columbus for fans of metal, punk, rap and indie rock. And if the music’s not your style, the affordable happy hour and delicious bar food (ask about the Meatball Splash) will make you a regular anyway. The best part? Admission is always free.
This fest celebrates the heritage of Pickerington and nearby Violet Township, so named because of an abundance of soft purple flowers growing wild around there. It’s not just flowers, though — expect spinning and zipping carnival rides, live entertainment, a car and bike show, and a beer garden.
This place takes freedom seriously, with daily specials on Sam Adams and their own Patriot Ale. And don’t miss the Yankee Pot Roast sandwich, a meaty tribute to everything we love about this country. The bar area is a lot of fun on weekends thanks to the high-energy bartenders, or grab a seat on the large patio for a sunny view of Powell’s main drag.
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LA FOGATA
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HALEY GALLERY 45 Second St., New Albany 614-855-4856
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BLACK CREEK BISTRO 51 Parsons Ave., Olde Towne East 614-246-9662
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ESPRESSO YOURSELF MUSIC CAFE
1849 Winderly Ln., Pickerington 614-864-9154
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The Mexican restaurant has a Mayan-Rivieraesque patio that’s great for enjoying drinks outdoors. After a few margaritas, try the La Fogata Fireballs — eight pieces of shrimp rolled in bacon with cheese and jalapenos, then deep-fried and served with cheese fries.
Housed in a former church, this coffee shop-slash-live music venue is just like Powell: a little bit country, a little bit rock ’n’ roll. The music slate ranges from acoustic singersongwriters (including open stages) to jazz to full rock bands, with an emphasis on local talent. Espresso Yourself also serves deli sandwiches, salads and pastries.
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blackcreekbistro.com The village’s former firehouse has become the backdrop for work from Ohio artists. Haley Gallery is dedicated entirely to the paintings, blown glass and wearable art handmade by the state’s artists. Stop in to see the current show and the work of the 60plus artists represented by the gallery.
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THE GOAT
5940 New Albany Rd. W., New Albany 614 939-5065
lcgoat.com This Lifestyles Communities-owned bar, built into one of their condo neighborhoods, is the place to see and be seen in New Albany. Whether it’s for dinner, happy hour, a weekend out or a riotous sand volleyball game, this place can get packed. It helps, we suppose, that this is one of the only watering holes in this northeast neighborhood.
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The owners of this fancy but casual eatery started it as an outlet for produce from their farm. They don’t own a winery, but they pay just as much attention to the beverage menu, keeping a fresh list of food and drink options on hand at all times. Stay up to speed through their oftupdated Twitter account.
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HOT TIMES FESTIVAL
POWELL LIBERTY ANTIQUE MALL
650 Windmiller Dr., Pickerington 614-864-7853
22 N. Liberty St., Powell 614-885-5588
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 10-12 Parsons Avenue and East Main Street
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Part lounge, part sports bar, part family restaurant, part video arcade, part bowling alley — and part awesome. This nightlife megaplex is home to the World Tour of Fries, a mix-and-match mound of your choice of fry types heaped with your choice of toppings.
Each September, Olde Towne hosts Hot Times, a three-day community arts and music festival at the intersection of East Main Street and Parsons Avenue. With a vastly diverse slate of entertainers, Hot Times is sort of a mini-ComFest, so it’s fitting that last year Hot Times doubled as an appreciation party for ComFest volunteers.
There are lots of great boutiques in Powell — you can easily spend an entire afternoon wandering up and down Olentangy Street — but the best place for hours of shopping under one roof is the Powell Liberty Antique Mall. The area’s oldest antique shop is a maze of hallways and rooms stuffed with furniture and collectibles. Even if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you’ll have fun getting lost trying.
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Victorian Village
The beauty of this Downtown neighborhood is its proximity to the Short North, Arena District and Campus — without the sometimes-high rental rates. Plus, it isn’t too bad on the eyes. Take a stroll down Neil Avenue to take in the heart of Victorian Village, and you’ll see some of the highlights below along the way.
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Aug. 20-21 Huber Park, Reynoldsburg
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No other Columbus suburb can boast the intersection of three counties. There’s also some pretty cool stuff to do.
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TOMATO FESTIVAL
In 1965, Reynoldsburg was named the birthplace of the commercial tomato, and they’ve been celebrating it ever since. This jamboree brings thousands to Reynoldsburg for contests, tons of activities, live music and, of course, tomatoes.
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THE SUNSET GRILLE 1921-25 Reynoldsburg-Baltimore Rd., Reynoldsburg 614-863-1004
CHEF-O-NETTE It’s kind of like time is frozen inside this diner in the Tremont shopping center, where the retro menu items (burgers, crinkle-cut fries, milkshakes) have retro prices to match. The staff will treat you like they’ve been waiting on you since you were a kid — which, for many of their customers, is true.
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HUFFMAN’S MARKET 2140 Tremont Ctr., Upper Arlington 614-486-5336
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Besides the typical bar fare of pizzas and burgers, this sports bar also has breakfast on the menu — mmm, beer and eggs. Don’t miss out on Bar Olympics — tournaments in darts, Wii golf, Silver Strike Bowling, pool and beer pong — on Thursdays.
The sign’s a little, uh, quaint, but don’t let that stop you from checking out this great locally owned grocery store. They’ve got a beautiful produce section, lots of made-in-Ohio items and a nice lineup of prepared take-out meals. Plus, their well-stocked liquor section was the first in the state to offer carryout liquor sales on Sundays. Sweet!
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1903 State Rt. 256, Reynoldsburg 614-759-7764
1760 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington 614-481-0400
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HARRISON’S ON THIRD 335 W. Third Ave., Victorian Village 614-294-2510
harrisonsonthird.com Grab a draft at this neighborhood bar. But don’t think “neighborhood” means “dive bar.” Here, you’ll find a recently redesigned interior with comfy bar seats, booths and an outdoor patio. Sports are there if you want them, but not in your face if you don’t. There’s an eclectic food and drinks menu, plus some decent happy hour specials — check out $5 one-topping personal pizzas on Fridays.
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BASI ITALIA 811 Highland St., Victorian Village 614-294-7383
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For over 25 years, Scali has been serving up home-cooked Italian dishes from old-world recipes. Made-from-scratch noodles, hearty sauces and a suitable wine list keep the faithful coming back.
Loyal customers love this trendy, family-owned boutique for its personalized customer service. Expect designer jeans like Diesel and Tribal, along with plenty of girly dresses and tops from lines like Tulle and Three Dots.
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You might already have plans to be there for this month’s ComFest craziness, but be sure to check out the biggest park close to Downtown on a normal day, too. The pretty pond, blanketed with lily pads in the summer, is a favorite. An impromptu offleash dog party is almost always happening on the north side, and runners will feel at home with the others circling the park after work.
This Italian eatery might be tucked deep into the neighborhood, but it’s not to be overlooked. Go off the beaten path and get into the Victorian Village spirit by walking to this tiny restaurant, which in turn will transport you even further thanks to Chef John Dornback’s Italian- and Mediterranean-influenced menu.
Westerville
Formerly the seat of the temperance movement, Westerville has loosened up and allowed bars like Jimmy V’s and Old Bag of Nails to hawk booze. The suburb’s finest attractions, though, remain good, clean fun.
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HOOVER DAM RECREATION PARK Sunbury Road at Hoover Dam Westerville is packed with fun outdoor spots, and none is more versatile than Hoover Dam. Wake up early for fishing at sunrise, or stay late for a romantic sunset walk along the misty bridge. Play disc golf in the summer heat, then sled down that same grassy slope in the winter chill. Have a picnic by the bay or enjoy a drink on Bel Lago’s waterfront patio.
Whitehall
Town & Country, the nation’s first regional shopping center, opened in this east-side community in 1947, and it’s still around to this day (though with none of the original retailers). Stop in the original Jolly Pirate Donuts shop while you’re there. Whitehall’s also home to a surprising number of great local ethnic eateries.
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LA MICHOACANA 3166 S. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall 614-863-3400
lamichoacanamexicanmarket.com The Michoacana chain of Mexican supermarkets is a local treasure. Stop in this location for Latino specialties like jarred mole sauce, dried chilis, Mexican beers and a great meat counter stocking hard-to-find stuff like bulk chorizo.
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126 S. State St., Westerville 614-882-7277
561 S. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall 614-231-1810
WESTERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY INDOCHINE CAFE westervillelibrary.org Routinely rated as one of the nation’s top libraries for its size, Westerville’s information hub offers everything you’d hope for — books, movies, music, magazines and a wide array of online resources. It’s also a bastion of local history and home to the Anti-Saloon League Museum, in case you want to look back on that dark era known as Prohibition.
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SCHNEIDER’S BAKERY 6 S. State St., Westerville 614-882-6611 One of Uptown’s enduring treasures is this bakery, which opens daily at 1 a.m. to serve baked goods galore to a late-night rush of Otterbein students and stays in business until 6 p.m. the following day.
A user-friendly, color-photo-laden menu makes this Vietnamese and Laotian mom-and-pop spot great for those new to the cuisine. Try the pho and the bahn mi, a fantastic and flavorful Vietnamese sandwich.
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KING GYROS 400 S. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall 614-866-9008
kinggyros.com Housed in a former fast-food joint, the Greek restaurant owned by Yanni Chialkas (of Nikki’s fame) serves up a huge menu of Mediterranean specialties, starting with one of the city’s best gyros, going as upscale as slow-cooked savory lamb ribs, and ending on a sweet note with six different varieties of baklava, all made in-house.
Worthington A leafy community on the north side of Columbus, Worthington’s classic old homes are surrounded by newer subdivisions and apartments. This place is family-friendly (shops sport dueling signs supporting teams at the two high schools), but fun, too, including shopping and dining in the quaint old downtown.
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LA CHATELAINE lachatelainebakery.com The flavors at this French bakery and bistro are authentic (yes, those accents are real — the Wielezynski family moved here from France). We especially like the Worthington location’s great patio overlooking High Street. On Saturday or Sunday morning, it’s a great place to sip coffee while enjoying an omelet or quiche and munching on a house-baked pastry. Inside, the bar specializes in French wine and French and Belgian beers.
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WORTHINGTON FARMERS MARKET High Street & Dublin-Granville Road
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owba.net One of the region’s largest farmers markets, Worthington’s weekly gathering features all kinds of local and organically grown fruits and veggies, eggs, meat, herbs, flowers, crafts and other knickknacks. From mid-May through October the market sets up on the town green every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon; the market moves indoors in the winter, setting up shop in Town Hall, 777 High St.
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HOUSE WINE 644 High St., Worthington 614-846-9463
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Worthington Farmers Market
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This is a great wine shop, especially if you love to drink but are intimidated by fancy French pronunciations. House Wine’s fun, easy setup lets you browse the bright shelves by style or food pairing without getting intimidated. But the best part is the self-serve tasting area. Using a debit card, you pay for pours by the ounce until you find one you want to buy. Sometimes that can take a long time, and not because they’re not all good.
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