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Sprout Soup, the store that’s made cloth diapering and babywearing for Columbus parents accessible since 2005, is changing their retail model. Owner and President Alissa DeRouchie is expecting a new addition to her family this fall and has decided to… [Read More]
Franklin County and ECDI jointly launched a new retail incubation program that is targeting specific neighborhoods throughout Columbus. The “Retail Incubation Supporting Entrepreneurs” (RISE) program has a goal of giving retail a boost in places such as Cleveland Avenue, West… [Read More]
When Middle West Spirits opened in 2008, the philosophy was this: craft spirits with care, by hand, and with originality. That same attitude can be found at Le Chocoholique, the elegant truffle boutique located at 601 North High Street in… [Read More]
The third edition of the Moonlight Market on Gay Street took place last night on June 8th from 6pm to 11pm. Roughly 50 sidewalk vendors lined the street to sell clothing, jewelry, coffee, artwork, toys, treats and more. The local… [Read More]
If you’ve never heard the phrase “fairy floss”, don’t be alarmed. It’s a term from the 1904 World’s Fair coined by dentist William Morrison and confectioner John C. Wharton, inventors of fairy floss. A 1921 patent by a rival introduced… [Read More]
Historic Downtown Worthington (located just south of the High Street and 161 intersection) is a well preserved collection of buildings that house some great local and independent businesses. You can find clothing boutiques, wine, ice cream and plenty of great… [Read More]
From 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, Downtown Columbus is full of business suits. In fact, over 100,000 people work in the area, mostly at white collar jobs. Local entrepreneur Sam Mabrouk recognizes an opportunity here as there are currently… [Read More]
Now that farmers’ market season is in full bloom, local folks have a prime opportunity to sample the best Columbus has to offer. The markets offer much more than stuff that grows out of the ground (or bleeds when slaughtered);… [Read More]
Have you ever written your loved one a love letter? With all of the easy ways to communicate now, a love letter is something that may have become old fashioned. Taking the time to pen your thoughts and send them… [Read More]
Image Optical’s Short North location is moving− but not very far. The office and showroom will move from its current home at 846 N. High St. to 607 N. High St. (which was most recently occupied by Brigade) on June… [Read More]
Lauren Marcum has had a passion for finding new uses for unwanted treasures that dates back to her early childhood. “My grandparents would visit my family outside of Chicago, and I would wake up with them at 5am, grab a… [Read More]
I wasn’t really allowed to pick black raspberries when I was a kid, which was definitely for the best of everyone involved. First of all, you had to go well into the woods to find the best bushes and I… [Read More]
Might as well venture into the whole Gluten-Free Fad. True, some people have celiac disease. And some people have physical reactions to gluten products that make Montezuma’s Revenge look like a walk in the park: they can’t even lick an… [Read More]
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]
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]
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