Archives for "high street"

Tomorrow’s Antiques Opening Soon in The Short North

Tomorrow’s Antiques Opening Soon in The Short North

5 Walker / February 7, 2012 8:00 am

The Short North was born as an arts district, grew into an entertainment district, and most recently has been dubbed as a home furnishing district. With over a dozen shops selling furniture, furnishings or some combination of the two, it’s… [Read More]

Midway Replaces Former Bento Go-Go

Midway Replaces Former Bento Go-Go

2 Walker / January 21, 2012 5:00 pm

Bento Go-Go is no more-more. The former restaurant and bar has been renovated for a new restaurant and bar called Midway on High. The new restaurant comes from the same family of owners, who also own and operate Haiku in… [Read More]

Review: Explorers Club Brunch

Review: Explorers Club Brunch

8 Morgan Kelley / January 11, 2012 11:00 am

Another week, another restaurant review from the Columbus Underground list of “Best New Restaurants of 2011”. Explorers Club landed in second place on our list, showcasing a very strong fan base for a restaurant that has only been open since… [Read More]

Review: Commonwealth Sandwich Bar

Review: Commonwealth Sandwich Bar

10 Morgan Kelley / January 4, 2012 11:30 am

The Commonwealth Sandwich Bar opened last spring, and I’ve been planning on trying it out ever since, but have failed to do so until now. Reviews have been mostly positive, and after it made the Columbus Underground list of “Best… [Read More]

Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Fresh 50 Opens Downtown

Fast-Casual Asian Restaurant Fresh 50 Opens Downtown

9 Walker / December 14, 2011 1:00 pm

Downtown Columbus will get a new dose of Asian cuisine this week when Fresh 50 opens their doors at 50 North High Street in the former Spinelli’s Deli location. This new concept is a spin on fast-casual with a simple… [Read More]

Wood Companies New Short North Apartments Going Skyward

Wood Companies New Short North Apartments Going Skyward

6 Walker / December 14, 2011 7:00 am

If you’ve been to the Northstar Cafe or zpizza in The Short North lately, then you’ve probably noticed the construction occurring at 937-951 North High Street. The Wood Companies are in the process of adding three additional stories of apartment… [Read More]

The Hubbard Apartments to Rise Over The Short North

The Hubbard Apartments to Rise Over The Short North

9 Walker / December 13, 2011 7:00 am

The northeast corner of Hubbard Avenue and High Street has been one of the most widely discussed plots of land here on Columbus Underground over the past five years. Originally proposed in 2006 as the home of the failed Ibiza… [Read More]

The Big Game Gallery Opens Pop-Up Art Shop Downtown

The Big Game Gallery Opens Pop-Up Art Shop Downtown

9 Walker / November 21, 2011 10:30 am

A new pop-up retail space sprang up today at 34 North High Street in Downtown Columbus. The Big Game Gallery will be operational through the holiday season, selling paintings from local artists for as low as $25. According to gallery… [Read More]

Clintonville Kroger Reopens Today

Clintonville Kroger Reopens Today

4 Walker / November 10, 2011 6:00 am

The newly renovated Clintonville Kroger will celebrate its grand reopening today. The store closed for remodeling back in July. The renovations have grown the store by an additional 1,600 square feet and updates have been made to the produce department,… [Read More]

Review: Dan’s Drive-In

Review: Dan’s Drive-In

2 Morgan Kelley / November 9, 2011 3:45 pm

Ah, the classic American Drive-In. All of the nostalgia of the 1950s, with a menu that has no need for updates in the past half century. Dan’s Drive-In meets us halfway there, with a solid diner menu and plenty of… [Read More]

New Covered Bike Parking Debuts on High Street Near OSU

New Covered Bike Parking Debuts on High Street Near OSU

29 Walker / November 1, 2011 3:10 pm

The first of ten covered bike shelters will be making its official debut tomorrow morning. Located at 1912 North High Street (between 16th and 17th Avenues), the new structure contains five U-shaped racks for locking up bikes within a very… [Read More]

Review: zpizza

Review: zpizza

2 Morgan Kelley / October 26, 2011 1:00 pm

zpizza (with an intentional lowercase z) is a franchise based in Laguna Beach, that serves California-style pizza in locations all around the US, including two in Columbus — one in the Short North, one in Clintonville. Knowing that the Clintonville… [Read More]

What’s New at HighBall in 2011?

What’s New at HighBall in 2011?

11 Walker / October 24, 2011 12:30 pm

The simple answer to that question is… a lot! The fourth annual HighBall Masquerade on High returns this Friday to offer an estimated 20,000 costumed patrons another opportunity to party in the streets and celebrate the local arts, culture and… [Read More]

Experience Clintonville Effort to Further Promote Neighborhood

Experience Clintonville Effort to Further Promote Neighborhood

6 Walker / October 18, 2011 4:30 pm

A movement is afoot in Clintonville, and the idea is simple: That Clintonville is a vibrant neighborhood to live, work and play in. The concept is called “Experience Clintonville”, which is not unlike it’s larger counterpart, Experience Columbus — the… [Read More]

Review: Cazuela’s Grill

Review: Cazuela’s Grill

10 Morgan Kelley / October 5, 2011 4:45 pm

The University District and The Old North Columbus neighborhoods are teeming with dining options. Unfortunately, aside from a few stellar standouts like Alana’s and Blue Mile, most everything else caters exclusively to the college student demographic. Which isn’t always a… [Read More]