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Centered on the main stretch of High Street north of downtown Columbus and extending just south of The Ohio State University’s campus, the Short North experienced street-level crime and gang violence as affluent Columbus residents followed the economic bubble into the suburbs during the 1960s and ’70s. Its rebirth began when art galleries began to open there in the ’80s. Most of its buildings date back to at least the early 20th century, with traditional storefronts along High and apartment buildings, row houses and condominium developments in the surrounding blocks.

Brunch Review: The Pearl

Brunch Review: The Pearl

0 Miriam Bowers Abbott / June 19, 2013 8:00 am

Everyone already knows that The Pearl does oysters. And it serves water from mason jars: everyone knows that too. And since The Pearl is a Cameron Mitchell restaurant, everyone knows to expect a polished dining experience, complete with confident servers… [Read More]

Treat to Try: OYO Truffles from Le Chocoholique

Treat to Try: OYO Truffles from Le Chocoholique

0 Ayana Wilson / June 15, 2013 8:00 am

When Middle West Spirits opened in 2008, the philosophy was this: craft spirits with care, by hand, and with originality. That same attitude can be found at Le Chocoholique, the elegant truffle boutique located at 601 North High Street in… [Read More]

City of Columbus Working on Regulations for Pedicabs

City of Columbus Working on Regulations for Pedicabs

3 Brent Warren / June 13, 2013 10:20 am

The city is looking to regulate pedicabs for the first time, requiring operators to set standard rates and pay a fee for licenses and annual background checks for drivers. Despite the additional costs and potential red tape, local operators are… [Read More]

Image Optical Is on the Move

Image Optical Is on the Move

0 Melanie McIntyre / June 1, 2013 10:15 am

Image Optical’s Short North location is moving− but not very far. The office and showroom will move from its current home at 846 N. High St. to 607 N. High St. (which was most recently occupied by Brigade) on June… [Read More]

Barrel 44 Expanding Short North Location

Barrel 44 Expanding Short North Location

4 Ayana Wilson / May 27, 2013 10:40 am

Barrel 44 is undeniably one of the best whiskey bars in the city. Despite being billed as a drinking hole, the food at Barrel 44 makes it a destination spot at virtually every hour of the day and night. It’s… [Read More]

PhilCo Bar & Diner Opening in June in The Short North

PhilCo Bar & Diner Opening in June in The Short North

1 Ayana Wilson / May 26, 2013 3:15 pm

When Phillip’s Coney Island, the Short North dining institution, abruptly closed last year, locals wondered what would fill the vacancy at 747 North High Street. But now a new black-and-white sign is up in the window stating “PhilCo Bar &… [Read More]

Shop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store

Shop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store

10 Melanie McIntyre / May 21, 2013 8:00 am

If you’re feeling a little down, you might want to swing by Big Fun Toy Store, which opens its doors May 31. Occupying the 1,200-square-foot former Europia space at 672 N. High St., Big Fun is reentering the Columbus market after leaving… [Read More]

First Look: Big Fun Toy Store

First Look: Big Fun Toy Store

1 Walker / May 21, 2013 8:00 am

The Cleveland-based Big Fun Toy Store is opening a new Short North store on Friday, May 31st. The new shop will carry a wide variety of gifts, party supplies, toys, collectables and more. Fore more info, check out the full… [Read More]

Dual Art Reviews: The Pizzuti Collection and Rooms to Let

Dual Art Reviews: The Pizzuti Collection and Rooms to Let

1 Jeff Regensburger / May 19, 2013 11:15 am

Opposites attract. They attracted me anyway. Saturday May 18th offered central Ohio art supporters a unique opportunity to appreciate two very different ways in which the art scene in Columbus is taking off. On one end of the spectrum is… [Read More]

8 Great Spots for Mother’s Day Brunch

8 Great Spots for Mother’s Day Brunch

2 Ayana Wilson / May 7, 2013 1:00 pm

Despite the fact that they love us, support us, listen to our whining, and, in several cases, still do our laundry, we wait for that one day in the Spring to tell our mothers just how much they mean to… [Read More]

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – May 2013

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – May 2013

0 Walker / May 4, 2013 1:15 pm

It’s 71 degrees outside, sunny, and the trees are blooming. That means it’s time for the perfect May Gallery Hop in the Short North! Here’s five recommended things to add to your to-do list for the hop tonight. 1. Check… [Read More]

Haiku Poetic Food & Art Turns 15

Haiku Poetic Food & Art Turns 15

0 Ayana Wilson / April 27, 2013 9:00 am

There isn’t a real secret to his success. When Paul Liu opened Haiku Poetic Food & Art in 1998, he was simply trying to introduce a novel concept to the Columbus food scene, and he was committed to all the… [Read More]

First Look: The Pint House Beer Garden

First Look: The Pint House Beer Garden

15 Walker / April 22, 2013 8:00 am

The Short North officially gets its first Beer Garden this week as The Pint House opens on Thursday at 780 North High Street. The building has been completely gutted, providing a raw, open garage-like space with a long bar lining… [Read More]

Flora Home & Garden Keeps Urban Gardeners Growing

Flora Home & Garden Keeps Urban Gardeners Growing

0 Walker / April 21, 2013 10:10 am

If you’re thinking about growing a garden this year, but are limited to working with a small space in an urban neighborhood, then look no further than Flora Home & Garden in the Short North. This shop is celebrating its… [Read More]

Restaurant Roundup: Grand Openings, New Menus & More

Restaurant Roundup: Grand Openings, New Menus & More

1 Ayana Wilson / April 19, 2013 8:00 am

Grand Openings April 18 – Moe’s Southwest Grill Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its doors on March 7th at 1305 West Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington, bringing their signature southwestern fare to Central Ohio. Yesterday, April 18th, Moe’s held their official… [Read More]