Archives for Shopping

From neighborhood boutiques to mega-malls, Columbus has a wide assortment of shopping opportunities. We’ll keep you up to date on the latest store openings and closings and provide reviews of all of the places you need to check out!

Oval Brewing Company Looking to Kickstart New Beer Business

Oval Brewing Company Looking to Kickstart New Beer Business

3 Walker / February 8, 2012 11:00 am

Just a week ago, we officially declared 2012 The Year of the Beer, and since then we’ve come to find out about three additional local breweries currently in the works. One of those three is The Oval Brewing Company, which… [Read More]

Tomorrow’s Antiques Opening Soon in The Short North

Tomorrow’s Antiques Opening Soon in The Short North

5 Walker / February 7, 2012 8:00 am

The Short North was born as an arts district, grew into an entertainment district, and most recently has been dubbed as a home furnishing district. With over a dozen shops selling furniture, furnishings or some combination of the two, it’s… [Read More]

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – February 2012

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – February 2012

0 Walker / February 4, 2012 11:30 am

There’s nothing like a week of 50-degree temperatures in February to get you excited about Gallery Hop. Unfortunately it looks like we might get some rain this evening, but don’t let that stop you from venturing out. There’s quite a… [Read More]

New Bakery Cookie Cravings Open in Italian Village

New Bakery Cookie Cravings Open in Italian Village

5 Anne / January 28, 2012 1:30 pm

A new cookie shop has opened in Italian Village. Nestled at the southeast corner of Fourth Street and Third Ave, Cookie Cravings Bakery opened last month. Lindsey Tewanger and a close friend had been baking and decorating cookies for about… [Read More]

Blockbuster Continues to Close Columbus Area Stores

Blockbuster Continues to Close Columbus Area Stores

7 Nicholas Herum / January 24, 2012 12:40 pm

Five Columbus-area Blockbuster locations are scheduled to close their doors for good. Information obtained from a Blockbuster representative that wishes to remain anonymous stated that the affected Columbus locations are on Georgesville Rd, Cemetery Rd., and E. Broad St. In addition to the… [Read More]

Five Stops for Gallery Hop – January 2012

Five Stops for Gallery Hop – January 2012

0 Walker / January 7, 2012 1:00 pm

The first Gallery Hop of the year is sometimes a slow one, as it has to closely follow the holiday shopping season and the first weekend after those crazy New Years parties, but the warm weather today is sure to… [Read More]

Old Familiar Barber Shop Opens Soon in Olde Towne East

Old Familiar Barber Shop Opens Soon in Olde Towne East

5 Walker / January 2, 2012 8:00 am

Olde Towne East has been maturing as a residential neighborhood for decades, and the past few years have also seen a rise in new commercial businesses, with bakeries, restaurants and bars setting up and thriving. In 2012, Old Familiar Barbershop… [Read More]

Best Specialty Store of 2011: Wholly Craft

Best Specialty Store of 2011: Wholly Craft

1 Walker / December 29, 2011 12:30 pm

In the past we’ve asked you about your favorite places to shop, and this year we’ve divided it out to include separate categories such as fashion, food, home decor and specialty shopping. Our idea of a “specialty” store is one that doesn’t have… [Read More]

Best Home Decor Store of 2011: Grandview Mercantile

Best Home Decor Store of 2011: Grandview Mercantile

2 Walker / December 28, 2011 1:00 pm

2011 was a big year for home decor in Columbus, with several new stores opening, and a few others expanding and relocating. We decided to add these stores as a category to our annual reader survey, and the response was… [Read More]

Best Locally Made Product of 2011: Jeni’s Ice Creams

Best Locally Made Product of 2011: Jeni’s Ice Creams

0 Walker / December 28, 2011 7:00 am

An interesting trend that we took note of in 2011 is the growing business of manufacturing local products. From bike frames to vodka to leather wallets to candles, small-scale manufacturing is returning thanks to the the driving force behind the… [Read More]

Best Fashion Store of 2011: Tigertree

Best Fashion Store of 2011: Tigertree

2 Walker / December 27, 2011 1:00 pm

In this year’s readers survey we added the category of Best Apparel/Fashion store to provide a bit of variety to the local boutiques and stores recognized. The Short North dominated the list with six of the ten stores being found… [Read More]

Best Grocery Store of 2011: The North Market

Best Grocery Store of 2011: The North Market

5 Walker / December 27, 2011 7:00 am

Columbus loves food. So it’s a natural fit that one of our new categories for this year’s reader survey asks the question of where the best produce, groceries and other items can be found. On top of the list you’ll… [Read More]

New Development to House AIDS Healthcare Foundation

New Development to House AIDS Healthcare Foundation

17 Walker / December 23, 2011 1:10 pm

The long vacant lot at the northeast corner of High Street and Fifth Avenue will finally see some development. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announced yesterday that they have purchased the plot of land at 1230 North High Street and will… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide – Last Minute Gifts

Holiday Shopping Guide – Last Minute Gifts

3 Anne / December 22, 2011 7:00 am

We are getting down to the wire! Three more days to finish up your shopping. Here are some ideas for those of you waiting until the last minute! 1. Yule Log – $31.95 Decorate your holiday table with this beautiful… [Read More]

Give the Gift of Membership

Give the Gift of Membership

0 James Lewis / December 18, 2011 8:00 am

Is the holiday countdown looming over you as you frantically locate gifts for the remaining people on your shopping list? If you’re experiencing anxiety over what gift you’ll give your special Santa, fret not, we’ve got you covered. A membership… [Read More]