Archives for "interviews"

Dublin Grows Upward: The Bridge Street Corridor Calls for Urban Development

Dublin Grows Upward: The Bridge Street Corridor Calls for Urban Development

29 Walker / February 2, 2012 8:00 am

The City of Dublin is an affluent Columbus suburb typically known for it’s good schools, easy access to jobs, and low density housing and retail developments that have rapidly sprawled outward over the past forty years. Overall, a fairly average… [Read More]

Four String Beer Now Available at a Bar Near You

Four String Beer Now Available at a Bar Near You

2 Walker / January 27, 2012 10:40 am

Dan Cochran started 2012 with a bang. After 18 years of home brewing and working within the brewing industry, he officially launched the Four String Brewing Company on January 1st. This new brewery is the first in a local series… [Read More]

Bill Schottenstein Talks About The Future of The Brewery District

Bill Schottenstein Talks About The Future of The Brewery District

2 Walker / January 19, 2012 8:00 am

2011 was big year for the Brewery District with the opening of multiple new entertainment venues, but Bill Schottenstein is not content to rest in 2012. As Principle of Arshot Investment Corp. (which owns several buildings in the neighborhood) Schottenstein… [Read More]

Best Featured Articles of 2011: At Home

Best Featured Articles of 2011: At Home

1 Walker / December 26, 2011 7:00 am

For the third year in a row, the “At Home” series written by Anne Evans has topped the charts as our reader’s favorite articles here on Columbus Underground. This ongoing feature provides a glimpse inside interesting homes in various Columbus… [Read More]

Zauber Brewing Co. Launching in 2012

Zauber Brewing Co. Launching in 2012

6 Walker / December 17, 2011 4:45 pm

2012 is going to be a big year for beer in Columbus. We’ve already learned about Hoof Hearted and Born Brewing, and today we’re sharing a new Q&A with Geoff Towne, founder of Zauber Brewing Company. Zauber plans to launch… [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]

LeVeque Tower Documentary to be Screened at The Drexel

LeVeque Tower Documentary to be Screened at The Drexel

1 Walker / November 8, 2011 1:00 pm

The LeVeque Tower was the first skyscraper to dominate Downtown Columbus, and while it’s no longer our tallest building, it’s still viewed by many as the historic centerpiece in our skyline. Local filmmaker Seth Moherman will be screening “The Citadel,… [Read More]

Hoof Hearted Brewing Launching Soon in Columbus

Hoof Hearted Brewing Launching Soon in Columbus

3 Walker / November 8, 2011 10:00 am

The Columbus Microbrewery scene is very rapidly expanding these days with a new brewery being announced every few months. Hoof Hearted Brewing is the latest to join the tidal wave of new drinking options, and has plans to be up… [Read More]

NRG Gallery Opens in Westgate

NRG Gallery Opens in Westgate

7 Walker / November 4, 2011 1:45 pm

Nicholas Gonzalez has plans to reinvent what it means to operate an art gallery in Columbus. This artist-turned-gallery-owner was tired of seeing other local venues managed with a rigid traditional structure, so he decided to change things up when recently… [Read More]

Former Owner of Mahan Gallery Opens New Pilates Studio

Former Owner of Mahan Gallery Opens New Pilates Studio

1 Anne / November 4, 2011 8:00 am

Jacquie Otcasek, former owner of the successful Mahan Gallery in the Short North Arts District, has a new career. After a girls’ trip to a Pilates studio while visiting Los Angeles, Otcasek fell in love with the exercise. Upon returning… [Read More]

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Matt Ferris

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Matt Ferris

7 Walker / October 20, 2011 12:00 pm

Matt Ferris is one of two Republican challengers for this year’s race for Columbus City Council. Matt ran for the same position two years ago and lost by a very narrow margin. Matt is running on a platform focused on… [Read More]

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Andrew Ginther

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Andrew Ginther

0 Walker / October 20, 2011 10:30 am

Andrew Ginther is not only one of two candidates running for re-election this year for Columbus City Council, but also the President of Council. Ginther currently serves as the chair of the Rules & Reference Committee, has previously served on… [Read More]

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Hearcel Craig

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Hearcel Craig

0 Walker / October 19, 2011 2:00 pm

Hearcel Craig is one of two current Columbus City Councilmembers running for re-election, having served in this position since 2007. Craig, a lifelong resident of Columbus, currently serves as the chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services; Minority, Business… [Read More]

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Robert Bridges

City Council Election 2011: Interview with Robert Bridges

0 Walker / October 19, 2011 1:00 pm

Robert Bridges is one of two Libertarian candidates running for the office of Columbus City Council this November. Robert is running on a platform focused on fiscal responsibility at City Hall, and a reduction in government intrusiveness, specifically as it… [Read More]