Archives for "Merion Village"

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]

Hal & Al’s Opens for Weekend Lunch

Hal & Al’s Opens for Weekend Lunch

3 Walker / September 23, 2011 11:10 am

Hal & Al’s, the favorite child of the South Side bar scene, announced today that they are now open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Their menu includes everything from brats to burritos, and also features a lot of vegan… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2011 – Vol. 8

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2011 – Vol. 8

4 Anne / July 7, 2011 2:00 pm

What will you be doing this hot and steamy weekend? Tonight is the Grand Opening of the Scioto Mile. The opening fountain show starts at 6pm and the evening show is at 9:45pm. Milestone 229 will also be open. After… [Read More]

Neighborhood Gateways Proposed for Merion Village

Neighborhood Gateways Proposed for Merion Village

17 Walker / September 9, 2010 12:00 pm

Last night, the Merion Village Association hosted a special meeting to unveil the details of a new Gateway Signage and Streetscape Beautification Plan. Community input was sought for the plan, which was put together by the Neighborhood Design Center over… [Read More]

Merion Village Garden Tour Takes Place Today

Merion Village Garden Tour Takes Place Today

0 Walker / July 11, 2010 9:15 am

The 11th Annual Merion Village Garden Tour takes place today from 10am through 4pm. Additionally, 2010 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Merion Village Association, which produces the event and contributes a variety of other services and events to this… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 8

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 8

3 Anne / July 8, 2010 2:00 pm

Gardens, Live Music and Wines this weekend! Start your weekend with Mojoflo at the kickoff of the Heritage Concert Series in Mayme Moore Park. The Park is located adjacent to the King Arts Complex in the King Lincoln District. Admission… [Read More]

Cavan Irish Pub Opening Soon in Merion Village

Cavan Irish Pub Opening Soon in Merion Village

12 Walker / November 19, 2009 12:45 pm

Merion Village will be gaining another neighborhood nightlife option as Cavan Irish Pub opens their doors at 1409 South High Street next week. The venue features a large rectangular bar, several dartboards, and a large outdoor patio out back that… [Read More]

Bob Leighty Chats About All Things Merion Village

Bob Leighty Chats About All Things Merion Village

15 Walker / August 6, 2009 11:00 am

The Merion Village neighborhood was officially established as such nearly 25 years ago, and has seen huge changes since then. Bob Leighty first moved to the neighborhood in 1988 and currently serves as President of the Merion Village Association Board…. [Read More]

Hal & Al’s Adds Some Nightlife to the Southside

Hal & Al’s Adds Some Nightlife to the Southside

16 Walker / July 17, 2009 8:55 am

The blue paint on the exterior of Hal & Al’s Bar is bright enough to make anyone do a double-take when driving by. The only problem is that you might not normally have too many reasons to make the trek… [Read More]

CU Podcast Episode #13: Coffee with Jeff Johnson

CU Podcast Episode #13: Coffee with Jeff Johnson

6 Walker / April 2, 2009 9:00 am

In this week’s podcast we sit down for coffee with Jeff Johnson of Urban In-Fill and The Merion Village Blog to discuss a variety of topics including his “COTA Challenge” experiences, a recent trip to our economic-rival of Indianapolis, rail… [Read More]

Merion Village Crafters & Artisans Market 2008

Merion Village Crafters & Artisans Market 2008

0 Walker / January 31, 2009 12:00 pm

Merion Village’s 16th Annual Crafters & Artisans Market was held on Saturday, October 4th, 2008. For more information on this year’s event, please visit: MerionVillage.org

Final Results from the 2008 COTA Challenge

Final Results from the 2008 COTA Challenge

4 Walker / January 11, 2009 4:03 pm

If you haven’t been following along, Jeff Johnson began a project last January that he calls “The COTA Challenge“. He wanted to see how much money he could save on gasoline and car costs over the course of an entire… [Read More]

Merion Village Historic Walking Tour 2008

Merion Village Historic Walking Tour 2008

2 Walker / December 18, 2008 12:22 pm

The Columbus Landmarks Foundations partners with the Merion Village Association to give you a guided tour of this beautiful historic neighborhood. For more information, please visit http://www.merionvillage.org

Celebrating the 2008 COTA Challenge

Celebrating the 2008 COTA Challenge

2 Walker / December 4, 2008 1:30 am

Urban In-Fill wrote Celebrating the COTA Challenge December 2, 2008 by Jeff Johnson It started last January with the simple idea of using public transportation to get to and from work, but only when it was convenient. I spent $45… [Read More]

Merion Village to host annual artisan event

Merion Village to host annual artisan event

0 Walker / October 3, 2008 10:36 am

This Week News wrote Merion Village to host annual artisan event Wednesday, October 1, 2008 By DAVID J. CROSS The Merion Village Association will hold its 16th Annual Crafters & Artisans Market this weekend. The event, the major fundraiser for… [Read More]