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History Lesson: The Asian Festival

History Lesson: The Asian Festival

1 Doug Motz / May 25, 2013 11:30 am

It’s that time of year when Columbus is awash in fantastic festivals and fairs! For many, the unofficial kick-off of the season of Comfest, PRIDE Fest, Festival Latino, Jazz & Ribs Fest, Red White & Boom, Greek Festival, Pumpkin Festival… [Read More]

Interview: New Columbus Development Director Steven Schoeny

Interview: New Columbus Development Director Steven Schoeny

2 Brent Warren / May 24, 2013 9:45 am

Steven Schoeny was appointed earlier this month to serve as the next director of the Department of Development for the City of Columbus. As director he will oversee a wide range of divisions responsible for things like zoning, code enforcement, planning,… [Read More]

PowerPhilanthropy Friday: Spirit of Columbus Photos (May)

PowerPhilanthropy Friday: Spirit of Columbus Photos (May)

0 Nick George, The Columbus Foundation / May 24, 2013 9:30 am

The Columbus Foundation is working to capture The Spirit of Columbus through images that showcase the determination, dedication, and commitment of people in our smart + open community. Be sure to check out columbusfoundation.org and follow along on our Facebook… [Read More]

New Gateway Concepts Shared for Town and Rich Streets in Franklinton

New Gateway Concepts Shared for Town and Rich Streets in Franklinton

22 Brent Warren / May 23, 2013 9:30 am

When the plan to convert Town and Rich Streets in Franklinton into two-way streets was first announced last fall, city leaders stressed that a key element was the installation of new “gateway” features designed  to welcome vistors to the neighborhood… [Read More]

Restaurant Review: The Crest Gastropub

Restaurant Review: The Crest Gastropub

8 Miriam Bowers Abbott / May 22, 2013 10:00 am

The Crest Gastropub is swarming with customers. They’re everywhere, sitting at the bar, perched on the patio, standing around… standing in the parking lot waiting to get inside the joint. You can’t blame them, really. It’s a beautiful island on… [Read More]

Dan the Baker Opening Store Front in Grandview Heights

Dan the Baker Opening Store Front in Grandview Heights

2 Ayana Wilson / May 22, 2013 8:00 am

If you’re a bread lover in this town, then you know the name Dan Riesenberger, aka Dan the Baker, who has been delivering sensational European-style breads and pastries to a hungry Central Ohio crowd for the past four years. A… [Read More]

Shop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store

Shop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store

6 Melanie McIntyre / May 21, 2013 8:00 am

If you’re feeling a little down, you might want to swing by Big Fun Toy Store, which opens its doors May 31. Occupying the 1,200-square-foot former Europia space at 672 N. High St., Big Fun is reentering the Columbus market after leaving… [Read More]

Westerville Looking to the Future with Comprehensive Plan for Uptown

Westerville Looking to the Future with Comprehensive Plan for Uptown

3 Brent Warren / May 20, 2013 1:45 pm

Westerville is not looking to add large numbers of residents, offices or retail to their core the way some other central Ohio suburbs are (Dublin, Upper Arlington and Gahanna are three good examples). The city is, however, interested in ensuring that… [Read More]

Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

Idea Foundry Lands $350,000 Grant for Franklinton Relocation

4 Walker / May 20, 2013 9:30 am

The Franklinton Development Association (FDA) and the Columbus Idea Foundry (CIF) have jointly received a $350,000 grant from ArtPlace America to assist with the relocation of the creative space to a warehouse located at 421 West State Street in the… [Read More]

The Market Proposed as New Italian Village Corner Shop

The Market Proposed as New Italian Village Corner Shop

9 Walker / May 18, 2013 9:20 am

While residents of Italian Village have multiple grocery stores located just outside the neighborhood, what they don’t have is a neighborhood-centric corner store to call their own. That could potentially change this fall, as local entrepreneur Ali Alshahal has proposed… [Read More]

Bexley Mayor Excited about New Two-Story Giant Eagle on Main Street

Bexley Mayor Excited about New Two-Story Giant Eagle on Main Street

20 Brent Warren / May 17, 2013 3:30 pm

A proposal to build a new, two-story Giant Eagle on the site of the current Bexley City Hall was announced this week by Mayor Ben Kessler and local developer Frank Kass. The initial plan calls for the city to move… [Read More]

First Look: Frezno Bar and Grille

First Look: Frezno Bar and Grille

6 Walker / May 17, 2013 8:10 am

The Brewery District gained a little bit more vibrancy back this week with the soft opening of Frezno Bar and Grille. Some may remember the concept from a previous incarnation in The Short North, but owners Kevin and Lori Ames… [Read More]

What Columbus Suburbs Have to Offer

What Columbus Suburbs Have to Offer

7 Jason Parks / May 17, 2013 8:00 am

This article is brought to you by the Schottenstein Real Estate Group. The summertime means that it is time to get outdoors and discover what Central Ohio has to offer. We have explored some of our favorite suburbs in Central… [Read More]

Bartender Profile: Phil Richardson at Basi Italia

Bartender Profile: Phil Richardson at Basi Italia

2 Ayana Wilson / May 16, 2013 1:00 pm

When the name Phil Richardson is mentioned, serious local drinkers and socialites immediately perk up. They want to know what he’s doing, where he is, and how they can get to him. See, Phil Richardson is the man behind several… [Read More]

GCAC Presents: Celebrating a Local Literary Legacy

GCAC Presents: Celebrating a Local Literary Legacy

2 Anne Touvell / May 16, 2013 8:00 am

The author of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and the creator of numerous New Yorker magazine cover cartoons was born in Columbus on December 8, 1894. The son of a civil clerk, no one would have guessed that James… [Read More]