Archives for "5xNW"

Located south of Upper Arlington and north of Grandview Heights, the neighborhood −annexed to Columbus in 1922− is home to a mix of sidewalk cafes, fast-food restaurants, independent shops and chain stores.

Local Cantina Brings Casual Mexican to Grandview Avenue

Local Cantina Brings Casual Mexican to Grandview Avenue

5 Briana Gunter / March 28, 2013 2:30 pm

With everything from Indian, Indonesian, Mediterranean, and Italian restaurants to pub grub like The Winking Lizard Tavern, it seems Grandview Avenue offers a little of everything from every corner of the world. Nestled in a small plaza of restaurants and… [Read More]

New Owner at Bono Pizza Keeps Wood Fired Ovens Running

New Owner at Bono Pizza Keeps Wood Fired Ovens Running

1 Ayana Wilson / March 19, 2013 8:00 am

There are dozens of pizza joints all around town, several in the Grandview Heights and Fifth by North West neighborhoods. So to be successful in such a market, Bono Pizza had to do something that would make them stand out… [Read More]

Road Improvements and Path Extension Planned for Third Avenue

Road Improvements and Path Extension Planned for Third Avenue

5 Brent Warren / March 18, 2013 8:00 am

The northern section of Grandview Yard, where a Giant Eagle-anchored shopping center is planned, will soon be seeing significant infrastructure improvements as well. Columbus City Council approved a plan two weeks ago to upgrade Third Avenue from Olentangy River Road… [Read More]

Winking Lizard Opens in 5xNW, Plans St. Patrick’s Day Bash

Winking Lizard Opens in 5xNW, Plans St. Patrick’s Day Bash

8 Ayana Wilson / March 14, 2013 8:00 am

When Winking Lizard opened its latest bar and restaurant in what locals call “the money spot”, the corners of Grandview and West Fifth Avenues, they knew they had committed to something special. Another Columbus restaurant group was originally slated to… [Read More]

The Ohio Tap Room Set to Open in April

The Ohio Tap Room Set to Open in April

19 Ayana Wilson / February 16, 2013 8:00 am

For those really into craft beers or Ohio-produced goods, the Ohio Tap Room brings together the two in a novel new venture: a retail store that sells only Ohio made brews including beer, mead, and soda. Brainchild of John and… [Read More]

Review: Yogi Perogi

Review: Yogi Perogi

3 Morgan Kelley / October 3, 2012 10:30 am

Perogi (also spelled pierogi or pirogi) are doughy dumplings of eastern European origin. If you’re from Northeastern Ohio, you likely have a stronger familiarity with them than other areas of the state. The beloved dish has become a bit easier… [Read More]

Treat to Try: The French Loaf’s Fruit Flip

Treat to Try: The French Loaf’s Fruit Flip

1 Anne / June 30, 2012 8:00 am

The French Loaf, located just outside of Grandview, is a cute little bakery that has many items to choose from. Last October, Dustin Olive and Marijon Lococo bought it and became the fourth owners of the restaurant. They have been… [Read More]

Edwards Pushes for Urban Density with New Apartment Developments

Edwards Pushes for Urban Density with New Apartment Developments

38 Walker / April 16, 2012 7:30 pm

Columbus is seeing a huge influx of new apartment development, and the Edwards Communities is hard at work to make sure their developments are some of the first to come available for residents to move in and start renting. Tribeca… [Read More]

Four String Beer Now Available at a Bar Near You

Four String Beer Now Available at a Bar Near You

2 Walker / January 27, 2012 10:40 am

Dan Cochran started 2012 with a bang. After 18 years of home brewing and working within the brewing industry, he officially launched the Four String Brewing Company on January 1st. This new brewery is the first in a local series… [Read More]

Be My Neighbor: 5XNW Edition

Be My Neighbor: 5XNW Edition

10 Angie Meeker / December 16, 2011 11:30 am

Tucked between Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington, is a slice of Columbus called Fifth by Northwest. We lovingly call it 5xNW. You may never have heard of us – most people assume our neighborhood is part of Grandview. The truth… [Read More]

The Tree Bar Opening in Former Andyman’s Treehouse Venue

The Tree Bar Opening in Former Andyman’s Treehouse Venue

7 Walker / November 28, 2011 3:35 pm

Done Waiting reported today that the former Andyman’s Treehouse venue will be reopening on December 23rd as The Tree Bar. In the meantime, the venue is getting some minor updates and interior renovations. Back in August, The Treehouse abruptly closed… [Read More]

Review: Aloha Hawaiian BBQ & Asian Bistro

Review: Aloha Hawaiian BBQ & Asian Bistro

15 Morgan Kelley / July 6, 2011 10:00 am

When I first read about Aloha Hawaiian BBQ in the Columbus Underground messageboard, I got pretty excited. Then when I found out that it would be my first assignment for a new weekly restaurant review column featured on Columbus Underground,… [Read More]

Watershed Distillery Launches December 1st

Watershed Distillery Launches December 1st

21 Walker / November 2, 2010 12:30 pm

If you’re the type of drinker who prefers to reach for the locally-made product on the shelf, then we’ve got some great news for you. Watershed Distillery has begun manufacturing local gin and vodka in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood,… [Read More]

bonoPIZZA Reopens Tonight in New Location

bonoPIZZA Reopens Tonight in New Location

40 Walker / November 9, 2009 10:30 am

The much-anticipated reopening of bonoPIZZA is finally upon us. Bill Yerkes is opening the doors to the new restaurant at 1717 Northwest Boulevard (near the corner of Northwest and Chambers) starting tonight at 5pm. The new pizza shop is located… [Read More]

Mazzah Mediterranean Cafe Opening in Grandview

Mazzah Mediterranean Cafe Opening in Grandview

5 Walker / October 16, 2009 8:00 am

Walked down Grandview Ave today and noticed a new restaurant that looked almost ready to open right next to Great Clips and across the street from Thom’s of Grandview. They had tables set up and a menu board and looked… [Read More]