Archives for "German Village"

Located just south of downtown Columbus, this historic neighborhood was settled by a large number of German immigrants in the mid-1800s. Today, German Village has a single zoned commercial strip along Livingston Avenue; it’s mostly a residential neighborhood of red-brick homes with wrought iron fences along tree-lined, brick streets.

Best Hidden Gem of 2010 – Frank Fetch Park

Best Hidden Gem of 2010 – Frank Fetch Park

8 Walker / December 28, 2010 11:15 am

The best “Hidden Gem” is a new category in our “Best of” series, and it’s a bit of an awkward one. The Top 10 of these best kept secrets was compiled by popular vote. So technically, the more popular they… [Read More]

Yosick’s Artisan Chocolates Closing Their Doors

Yosick’s Artisan Chocolates Closing Their Doors

10 Walker / December 10, 2010 9:20 am

Yosick’s Artisan Chocolates opened their doors at 539 South Fifth Street just three years ago, and have just announced that they will be closing them for good this Christmas Eve. “We’ll be fully stocked through Christmas,” said owner Kristy Yosick…. [Read More]

Holiday Cookies at Bierberg Bakery

Holiday Cookies at Bierberg Bakery

13 Walker / December 8, 2010 1:45 pm

Photo by Shimboon (Kit) Yoon There’s a great new article posted by Kit Yoon over on the CoolColumbus blog about the tiny Bierberg Bakery in the heart of German Village. Not only does she share some great photos of one… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Weekend – Fall 2010 – Vol 9

Columbus Mega Weekend – Fall 2010 – Vol 9

4 Anne / December 2, 2010 2:00 pm

The snow is here! Looks like it will be with us through the weekend. Happy Hanukkah! The Zoom Family Film Festival is happening at the Wexner Center all weekend. Join City Hall for their Tree Lighting tonight. Transit Arts Holiday… [Read More]

Behind the Scenes at Shadowbox’s Schiller Show

Behind the Scenes at Shadowbox’s Schiller Show

10 Walker / July 31, 2010 3:30 pm

Shadowbox has won quite a bit of acclaim with their Woodstock-based “Back to the Garden” musical, so they’ve decided to take their show on the road. You won’t have to go far to see them though (it might actually be… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 11

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 11

1 Anne / July 29, 2010 2:00 pm

Happy Weekend! Wicked is here! Try your chance at lottery tickets for $25. The Ohio State Fair kicked off last night. Get your greasy fries and sugary funnel cakes on until August 8. Tonight is Red Wanting Blue at Downtown… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 6

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 6

6 Anne / June 24, 2010 2:00 pm

The big thing this weekend is COMFEST! Comfest is happening all weekend long, you can catch bands, listen to speakers, buy local goodies, or just hang out and people watch. Just be smart about it. Origins Game Fair is also… [Read More]

At Home: German Village Restoration

At Home: German Village Restoration

30 Anne / June 6, 2010 1:00 pm

This month we explore a beautiful and meticulous renovation in German Village. When John Napier’s wife decided to move here for work, they decided they also wanted to buy a house in German Village. John says, “we never really considered… [Read More]

Columbus Highlighted in Buffalo News Travel Article

Columbus Highlighted in Buffalo News Travel Article

8 Walker / May 17, 2010 9:00 am

A great Columbus travel article appeared in yesterday’s edition of The Buffalo News, based in Buffalo, New York. The local attractions highlighted for visitors includes the Ohio State University campus, The Wexner Center, Pattycake Bakery, Wholly Craft, The Blue Danube,… [Read More]

Columbus High Five Campaign to Launch Next Week

Columbus High Five Campaign to Launch Next Week

20 Walker / February 19, 2010 3:30 pm

Next week, a collaborative team of districts and neighborhoods located along High Street will be unveiling a new “High Five” marketing and outreach campaign. The new High Five moniker is intended to propel the destinations and experiences found in German… [Read More]

German Village Plan for Third Street Takes Shape

German Village Plan for Third Street Takes Shape

23 Walker / February 4, 2010 8:30 am

From This Week News: Third Street master plan taking shape Wednesday,  February 3, 2010 By Gary Seman Jr. The future look of Third Street is still fuzzy, but the picture is getting clearer. German Village leaders, city officials and architects… [Read More]

At Home: Cape Cod Cottage in German Village

At Home: Cape Cod Cottage in German Village

12 Anne / January 10, 2010 12:00 pm

Kathleen Day moved to Columbus about six years ago. After a night at Betty’s Fine Food & Spirits, she decided she loved the city and thought, “yeah, I could live here.” She came across a lovely Cape Cod style cottage… [Read More]

Oktoberfest 2010 to Remain at Fairgrounds

Oktoberfest 2010 to Remain at Fairgrounds

12 Anne / December 31, 2009 8:47 am

It appears the German Village Oktoberfest will be at the Ohio State Fairgrounds once again this year. In an e-newsletter sent out this morning by the German Village Society, they say, “Our biggest party has moved to the state fairgrounds…. [Read More]

Shanes Gourmet Market is Closing

Shanes Gourmet Market is Closing

21 Walker / December 18, 2009 4:55 pm

Shanes Gourmet, located at 447 E. Livingston Avenue is closing their Gourmet Market portion of their business today. According to an employee on the phone, they are currently not taking catering orders and are looking into restructuring that portion of… [Read More]

At Home: German Village Condo

At Home: German Village Condo

27 Anne / December 13, 2009 6:06 pm

Heidi Harendza has always loved the historical aspect of homes. So when she moved to Columbus from the East Coast, it was only natural for her to fall in love with a home in German Village. She looked at homes… [Read More]