Archives for "buy local"

Local Foods Week is growing, scheduled for October 1-8

Local Foods Week is growing, scheduled for October 1-8

5 Anne / July 18, 2011 2:30 pm

The third Local Foods Week is coming up in October. Local Matters put out a call for logos this year and received 20 entries. AnnMarie McCallister discovered the contest via Facebook. She wrote the slogan, came up with the general… [Read More]

Field Day: Joseph Swain Turns His City Lot Into Bountiful Urban Farm

Field Day: Joseph Swain Turns His City Lot Into Bountiful Urban Farm

8 Anne / June 26, 2011 1:30 pm

You’ve probably seen Joseph Swain at the Clintonville Farmers Market where he sells his certified organic produce at his stand for Swainway Urban Farm. There, he offers a “a variety of gourmet vegetables, herbs, specialty items like shiitake and oyster… [Read More]

Ohio Lamb Industry Working to Promote Local Food

Ohio Lamb Industry Working to Promote Local Food

2 Anne / May 21, 2011 1:00 pm

The Ohio Lamb Marketing Program, along with the American Lamb Board and other Ohio Programs, presented their 2nd Annual Ohio Lamb Chef’s Day last Tuesday. The event brought chefs, store owners, aspiring farmers and others together to learn about new… [Read More]

It’s Farmers’ Market Time

It’s Farmers’ Market Time

20 Anne / April 26, 2011 12:00 pm

Ahh, spring. The start of the bountiful growing season and time of year that the Farmers’ Markets begin popping up all over town. If you aren’t growing your own food, Farmers’ Markets are a fantastic way to support your local… [Read More]

Sweet Treat Roundup For Your Valentine

4 Anne / February 9, 2011 2:00 pm

Valentine’s Day is on Monday so you will have all weekend to either celebrate with fun things to do, or find something sweet to give your sweetie. Many restaurants will be filled with love this weekend, Latitude 41 is doing… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Winter 2011 – Vol 5

4 Anne / February 3, 2011 2:00 pm

Happy Chinese New Year! Hopefully all of the wintry mix has left us and we can get down to the business of celebrating the weekend. Check out the Columbus Historical Society’s Open House tonight featuring The World’s Greatest Magician. I… [Read More]

Central Ohio’s Local Wine, Beer and Spirits Makers

3 Walker / January 28, 2011 8:30 am

Over the past three weeks, The Metropreneur ran a “Trendspotting” series focused on local small scale wine, beer and spirits manufacturers located in Central Ohio. This series provides a look at how the growing “buy local” trend has affected these… [Read More]

Best Place to Shop of 2010 – Short North

0 Walker / December 27, 2010 2:00 pm

The Short North scores another threepeat this year by being voted up into the number one spot once again for places that locals love to shop. And with good reason too, as the Short North offers a little bit of… [Read More]

Holiday Guide 2010 – Last Minute Shopping!

Holiday Guide 2010 – Last Minute Shopping!

4 Walker / December 22, 2010 1:00 pm

Tis’ the season for shopping, and once again we’re providing you with a variety of gift ideas to be found throughout Columbus this holiday season. Every Thursday over the past few weeks, we’ve provided you with a showcase of gift… [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2010 – Children

Holiday Shopping Guide 2010 – Children

1 Anne / December 2, 2010 12:00 pm

Tis’ the season for shopping, and once again we’re providing you with a variety of gift ideas to be found throughout Columbus this holiday season. Every Thursday over the next five weeks, we’ll be showcasing gift ideas at various stores…. [Read More]

Holiday Shopping Guide 2010 – Clothing & Fashion

Holiday Shopping Guide 2010 – Clothing & Fashion

2 Walker / November 25, 2010 1:00 pm

Tis’ the season for shopping, and once again we’re providing you with a variety of gift ideas to be found throughout Columbus this holiday season. Every Thursday over the next five weeks, we’ll be showcasing gift ideas at various stores…. [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Fall 2010 – Vol 7

2 Anne / November 18, 2010 2:00 pm

Let’s talk about the weekend. What have you got going on? As always, plenty of stuff happening in Columbus! Start tonight at Barley’s 18th Anniversary Party. The November Green Drinks is tonight at 6pm at Bernard’s Tavern. Due Amici is… [Read More]

Jeni’s Teams up with Middle West on New Flavor

8 Melanie McIntyre / November 4, 2010 8:00 am

From TheMetropreneur.com: Four Local Businesses, One New Ice Cream Flavor By Melanie McIntyre Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a flavor featuring ingredients from three Central Ohio producers− a collaboration that exemplifies how businesses can leverage their products by teaming… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Fall 2010, Vol 2

Columbus Mega Weekend – Fall 2010, Vol 2

13 Anne / October 14, 2010 2:00 pm

The weather will be beautifully fall this weekend. What are your plans? The Columbus Underground Happy Hour is tonight at Z Cucina. Head there after checking out Food Truck-A-Palooza which starts at 4pm. The 13th Taste of Gahanna is also tonight. Ferry… [Read More]

Objects for the Home: New Home Goods Boutique

Objects for the Home: New Home Goods Boutique

2 Objects for the Home / October 12, 2010 9:00 am

Located at 3284 N. High Street, in the heart of the Clintonville Shopping District, Objects for the Home brings a new mix of new and used home furniture to add to the neighborhood. The store first opened its doors back… [Read More]