Archives for "best of 2009"

Best Happy Hour of 2009: Bodega

18 Walker / January 5, 2010 3:00 pm

Happy Hour means a lot of different things to different people. For some it’s a way to unwind after work. For others it’s cheap drink without breaking the bank. No matter what your reason may be, it’s hard to beat… [Read More]

Best Store of 2009: Tigertree

Best Store of 2009: Tigertree

8 Walker / January 5, 2010 11:30 am

Boutique shopping can sometimes be hard to come by in a city like Columbus which has a rich history with larger commercial shopping centers. When it comes to our reader’s poll though, the smaller local shops definitely reign supreme. Tigertree… [Read More]

Best Arts Organization of 2009: Couchfire Collective

Best Arts Organization of 2009: Couchfire Collective

12 Walker / January 5, 2010 9:00 am

The art scene in Columbus contains a diverse landscape of large and small organizations with a variety of purposes and missions. In 2009, we continued to see a surge of support behind some of our smaller groups, as evidenced by… [Read More]

Best Bar of 2009: Surly Girl Saloon

Best Bar of 2009: Surly Girl Saloon

12 Walker / January 4, 2010 3:30 pm

For many people, picking a “best” bar is a tough decision, as there are many different establishments throughout Columbus to fit just about any mood you might be in. In the end, one bar must stand out above all of… [Read More]

Best Neighborhood of 2009: The Short North

Best Neighborhood of 2009: The Short North

10 Walker / January 4, 2010 10:30 am

For the second year in a row, The Short North has topped our reader’s poll as the best neighborhood of the year. Whether you call the area home, or just enjoy spending time as a visitor, the Short North has… [Read More]

Best Development of 2009: City Center

Best Development of 2009: City Center

2 Walker / January 4, 2010 8:30 am

2009 was a busy year in terms of urban development projects, so our readers had a lot to choose from when picking one that stood out as the best of 2009. The project that rose to the top of the… [Read More]

Best Local DJ 2009: DJ Moxy

Best Local DJ 2009: DJ Moxy

18 Walker / January 3, 2010 6:00 pm

(Photo by Jane Bruce) This year’s top DJ list for Columbus saw the rise of DJ Moxy from 4th place last year to the number one spot. Working as both a local music producer and a live dj for the… [Read More]

Best CU Podcast of 2009: MSI Design

Best CU Podcast of 2009: MSI Design

0 Walker / January 3, 2010 2:30 pm

Throughout 2009, Columbus Underground supplied listeners with over 30 audio podcast episodes on a wide range of topics, and featuring a wide range of speakers. One of our most-listened to episodes, and our most highly ranked in our reader’s poll… [Read More]

Best Dessert of 2009: Jeni’s

Best Dessert of 2009: Jeni’s

2 Walker / January 3, 2010 9:30 am

It’s probably not a huge surprise that Jeni’s can be found at the top of our reader survey for Best Dessert of 2009 – their praise is nearly universal throughout Columbus. From their delicious seasonal flavors to their love of… [Read More]

Best Drink of 2009: Great Lakes Christmas Ale

Best Drink of 2009: Great Lakes Christmas Ale

17 Walker / January 2, 2010 6:30 pm

We’re not quite sure if this is a result of conducting our reader survey at the end of the year, or if people really anticipate this seasonal beer all year long, but either way, Great Lakes Christmas Ale took home… [Read More]

Best Local Band 2009: The Receiver

1 Walker / January 2, 2010 1:30 pm

Thanks to the writing work of Alexandra Kelley, the local music scene was brought front and center on CU throughout 2009, and it showed in our reader’s poll with a very wide range of support for local musicians. In the… [Read More]

Best Brunch of 2009: Northstar Cafe

Best Brunch of 2009: Northstar Cafe

22 Walker / January 2, 2010 10:20 am

Brunch is a pretty big deal in Columbus, and there’s plenty of great options throughout the city. One restaurant really stood out above the rest in our annual reader’s poll, and that one was The Northstar Cafe. Their original location… [Read More]

CU Podcast #36: Coffee with Paul Bonneville – Part 2

CU Podcast #36: Coffee with Paul Bonneville – Part 2

16 Walker / December 24, 2009 8:00 am

This week we continue with part two of our podcast interview with Paul Bonneville, founder of Columbus RetroMetro. In the second half of our discussion, Paul shares his opinion on the demolition of City Center, the development of the Columbus… [Read More]

CU Podcast #35: Coffee with Paul Bonneville – Part 1

CU Podcast #35: Coffee with Paul Bonneville – Part 1

14 Walker / December 17, 2009 8:00 am

In this week’s podcast we grab a coffee with Paul Bonneville, founder of Columbus RetroMetro. Paul shelved the RetroMetro website earlier this year, but has plans in the works for new projects debuting in 2010. In part one of our… [Read More]

Top 9 Midtown Columbus Real Estate Sales of 2009

Top 9 Midtown Columbus Real Estate Sales of 2009

6 JoePeffer / December 15, 2009 8:00 am

Everyone loves a good year end list and here’s one that sums up the top 9 Columbus Real Estate transactions in terms of sales price of 2009. The definition of MidTown Columbus for these purposes involves an area roughly from… [Read More]