Archives for "Hilliard"

Situated between Big Darby Creek (on the west) and the Scioto River (on the east), Hilliard has a mix of residential and commercial development. The suburb was platted by John Hilliard in 1853, and it has retained several historic buildings, including its original train station, which is located at Weaver Park, and several residences in the historic district along Norwich Street.

Chef Shannon Gerasimchik Launches Chik’s Catering

Chef Shannon Gerasimchik Launches Chik’s Catering

0 Ayana Wilson / May 29, 2013 8:00 am

We’ve all seen the commercials: undecided about life, an eager individual drives past a technical or trade school (usually with his/her mom), a light bulb goes on, they stop, register, and a life is forever changed. It’s cheesy and improbable…. [Read More]

Community Arts Center Planned for Old Hilliard

Community Arts Center Planned for Old Hilliard

0 Walker / September 18, 2012 1:40 pm

The City of Hilliard continues to invest in its historic Downtown known as “Old Hilliard” where a recent multimillion dollar streetscape improvement has made the area more walkable, bikable and friendly to small businesses. A new project on horizon is… [Read More]

Theatre Review: Lots of laughs with Scapin

Theatre Review: Lots of laughs with Scapin

1 Anne / June 22, 2012 12:00 pm

Another option for outdoor theatre popped up last night in Hilliard. The New Players Theater Company opened their festival -The Clown and the Crown- last night with the hilarious Scapin. The stage is located on a little island. To get… [Read More]

In the Kitchen with Chef Meegan Roberts

In the Kitchen with Chef Meegan Roberts

4 Anne / April 24, 2011 8:30 am

Chef Meegan Roberts has always enjoyed competing. Recently, she won the American Culinary Federation‘s 2011 Northeast Region Paella, Please! competition during the 2011 ACF Northeast Regional Conference held at the Renaissance Columbus hotel downtown. This win allows her to compete… [Read More]

Cupcake Yum Yum Launches Pop-Up Bakery

Cupcake Yum Yum Launches Pop-Up Bakery

5 Walker / January 30, 2011 12:00 pm

Scarlett Kilzer has known for years that she wanted to work in the food industry, but only recently did she merge two trends together to form her new business, Cupcake Yum Yum. As the name implies, the bakery focus is… [Read More]

Louie’s Grill: Tex-Mex/Cuban Fusion in Hilliard

Louie’s Grill: Tex-Mex/Cuban Fusion in Hilliard

5 columbusfoodie / June 15, 2009 11:15 am

It’s inevitable that Louie’s Grill, the fairly new Tex-Mex/Cuban fusion bistro in Hilliard, gets compared to Starliner Diner – they share quite a few things – many menu items are identical, they’re both located on Cemetary Road, and Louie, the… [Read More]

The Olive Tree Mediterranean Cafe Opens in Hilliard

The Olive Tree Mediterranean Cafe Opens in Hilliard

7 Walker / June 7, 2009 9:00 am

The Olive Tree opened on May 14th in Hilliard at the former Pita Pit location at 3185 Hilliard-Rome Road. The restaurant still serves a blend of Mediterranean cuisine with mostly Greek and Israeli influences

Restaurant Review: Salvi’s Bistro

Restaurant Review: Salvi’s Bistro

9 columbusfoodie / April 19, 2009 11:30 am

Years ago, when we lived in Hilliard (and later on, Dublin), Salvi’s was a restaurant we used to visit quite often. It was, and still remains, a great alternative for the Olive Garden crowd. As a rapidly approaching middle aged… [Read More]

COTA adds Hilliard-to-OSU Express Route and More

COTA adds Hilliard-to-OSU Express Route and More

5 Walker / April 5, 2009 8:35 am

COTA has just announced their seasonal route updates that will take effect on May 4th. One of the biggest changes is the addition of the #66 express bus that runs between Hilliard and OSU four times per day during the… [Read More]

Suburbs are getting Parking Garages and Gateways

Suburbs are getting Parking Garages and Gateways

8 Walker / January 12, 2009 9:00 am

So, what sort of hot topics are the suburban mayors thinking about in 2009? A pair of Dispatch articles yesterday reveals two major items: new parking garages being built into denser projects, and new entry point gateways serving as new… [Read More]

New developments bring work, play closer

New developments bring work, play closer

0 Walker / November 17, 2008 8:59 am

The Dispatch wrote Developments bring work, play closer Monday, November 17, 2008 BY MARK FERENCHIK The Oak Park development, rising from a Dublin field in Union County, will contain a bit of everything — town homes and single-family houses, stores,… [Read More]

Suburbs brace for impact during financial crunch

Suburbs brace for impact during financial crunch

81 Walker / July 16, 2008 11:28 am

The Dispatch wrote Suburbs brace for impact Wednesday, July 16, 2008 BY MARTIN ROZENMAN, DEAN NARCISO, JIM WOODS AND ALAYNA DEMARTINI When Columbus starts talking about a financial emergency, suburban officials cast nervous glances over their shoulders. “Everybody gets concerned… [Read More]

Lower price this year for Franklin County Fair

Lower price this year for Franklin County Fair

5 Walker / July 9, 2008 7:28 pm

columbuslocalnews.com wrote Lower price this year for ‘Over the Top’ Franklin County Fair By KEVIN CORVO Saturday, July 5, 2008 Price reductions of any kind are few and far between these days, but general admission to the 2008 Franklin County… [Read More]

The Columbus Crew will probably practice in Hilliard

The Columbus Crew will probably practice in Hilliard

2 Walker / May 21, 2008 8:13 pm

The Dispatch wrote Crew will probably practice in Hilliard Wednesday, May 21, 2008 BY MIKE PRAMIK AND SHAWN MITCHELL Hilliard has emerged as the likely site of a $19.5 million Columbus Crew practice facility and central Ohio youth soccer complex…. [Read More]

Suburbs revitalize their downtown areas

Suburbs revitalize their downtown areas

6 Walker / January 26, 2008 1:24 pm

The Dispatch wrote Suburbs revitalize their old downtowns, or build new ones, as community focal points Friday, January 25, 2008 BY MARTIN ROZENMAN Gahanna did it. Hilliard is about to do it. Now, Grove City plans to do it. Creating… [Read More]