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ZenCha Opens on Gay Street This Spring

ZenCha Opens on Gay Street This Spring

3 Walker / January 10, 2012 4:30 pm

We originally announced the news of their Gay Street expansion in October 2010, but ZenCha Tea Salon is finally moving forward as planned. Construction work on the space began last week and their opening is planned for late March /… [Read More]

Best Messageboard Topic of 2011 – Gay Street Patios

Best Messageboard Topic of 2011 – Gay Street Patios

2 Walker / December 30, 2011 3:00 pm

The Columbus Underground Messageboard has become the place to go for the latest breaking news, insightful/color commentary and to catch up on the latest topic du jour. A lot of ground can be covered there in any given day, and… [Read More]

Gay Street Grows Brighter with New Banner Installation

Gay Street Grows Brighter with New Banner Installation

11 Walker / November 12, 2011 12:30 pm

Gay Street is considered by many to be one of the most vibrant streets in Downtown Columbus, and thanks to the formation of a new business association, the area will soon get another visual boost. A series of 41 colorful… [Read More]

The Hills Market to Open Downtown Grocery Store in Spring 2012

The Hills Market to Open Downtown Grocery Store in Spring 2012

39 Walker / October 21, 2011 6:00 am

The Hills Market will be opening a new full-service Downtown grocery store in Columbus this spring. The appropriately titled “Hills Market Downtown” will be located at 95 North Grant Avenue. “We see this as an opportunity to spur the redevelopment… [Read More]

One Gay Street Retailer Opens, One Gay Street Retailer Closes

One Gay Street Retailer Opens, One Gay Street Retailer Closes

5 Walker / September 20, 2011 11:43 am

Downtown’s most popular retail street continues to evolve as one business opens and another closes. A new nail salon, appropriately named “Nail Styling Salon” located at 37 E. Gay Street has turned on the open sign in the front window… [Read More]

4th Annual Independents’ Day Seizes Downtown Columbus This Saturday

4th Annual Independents’ Day Seizes Downtown Columbus This Saturday

1 Alexandra Kelley Fox / September 13, 2011 8:00 am

The fourth annual Independents’ Day takes place on Saturday, September 17 from noon to midnight at Gay Street and Pearl Alley. This free all-ages celebration features an explosive array of local artists, bands, food vendors, crafters, dancers, street performers, and… [Read More]

Followup Interview with Department of Public Service on Downtown Patio Issues – Part 1

Followup Interview with Department of Public Service on Downtown Patio Issues – Part 1

0 Walker / August 21, 2011 1:16 pm

Last week, issues between Downtown businesses and The Columbus Department of Public Service came to a boil at a meeting where some heated words were exchanged. Small business owners on Gay Street want to see friendlier practices within the Department… [Read More]

Followup Interview with Department of Public Service on Downtown Patio Issues – Part 2

Followup Interview with Department of Public Service on Downtown Patio Issues – Part 2

4 Walker / August 21, 2011 1:15 pm

Last week, issues between Downtown businesses and The Columbus Department of Public Service came to a boil at a meeting where some heated words were exchanged. Small business owners on Gay Street want to see friendlier practices within the Department… [Read More]

The Columbus Department of Public Service Battles with Downtown Businesses Over Patio Dining Codes

The Columbus Department of Public Service Battles with Downtown Businesses Over Patio Dining Codes

27 Walker / August 16, 2011 11:10 am

Late yesterday afternoon, a group of Downtown business owners met with employees of the City of Columbus Department of Public Service to hash out the latest in an ongoing series of battles about parking meters, valet practices and patio dining…. [Read More]

Johnny Oak’s Joins Downtown Food Cart Scene

Johnny Oak’s Joins Downtown Food Cart Scene

4 Walker / May 31, 2011 10:15 am

When it’s 92 and humid outside, you might mistake Ohio for Louisiana. Thankfully, if the heat has left you hungry for something of the Cajun variety, Johnny Oak’s has got what you need. The latest addition to the growing Downtown… [Read More]

Chicken & Waffle Food Truck Opens Downtown

Chicken & Waffle Food Truck Opens Downtown

13 Walker / April 13, 2011 9:30 am

A new food truck opens Downtown for lunch today: Families Mobile Kitchen. Relocating from their spot in Olde Towne East, Families hopes to capture the attention of the Downtown lunch crowd with their comfort food menu. That menu includes chili… [Read More]

New Credit Card Parking Meters Roll Out in 2011

New Credit Card Parking Meters Roll Out in 2011

15 Walker / December 30, 2010 4:10 pm

After nearly a year’s delay, the Columbus Department of Public Service will begin installing the first batch of “Smart Meters” on Monday, according to a story released today on 10tv.com. These new meters will accept all major credit cards, and… [Read More]

Zeroz Wallet Shop Opens on Gay Street

14 Walker / December 21, 2010 1:30 pm

Gay Street continues to shine Downtown as another new retail shop opens their doors. Zeroz is the name of a new wallet company, and the space is somewhat unique for the area, as owner Paul Westrick is using it as… [Read More]

Zen Cha Expanding to Bexley and Gay Street

Zen Cha Expanding to Bexley and Gay Street

10 Walker / October 25, 2010 3:00 pm

Zen Cha Tea Salon is planning to triple their presence in Columbus over the course of the next year. The popular Short North tea shop will be opening a second location at 2396 E. Main Street in Bexley some time… [Read More]

Phase Two of Bishop’s Walk Breaks Ground

Phase Two of Bishop’s Walk Breaks Ground

10 Walker / September 10, 2010 3:00 pm

The second half of the new Bishop’s Walk Condos at Neighborhood Launch has officially broken ground, which will add an additional 14 residential units to the development. The first half of Bishop’s Walk was announced back in February and construction… [Read More]