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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.

Shop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store

Shop Talk: Big Fun Toy Store

6 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

0 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]

Support pm gallery this weekend during a cash mob

Support pm gallery this weekend during a cash mob

4 Mary Martineau / April 15, 2013 8:00 am

When I think of the Short North and how far it has come from the days of seedy imagery and vacant storefronts to the nationally renowned arts district that it is today I give generous credit to the pioneers who… [Read More]

Impero Coffee Expands Short North Location

Impero Coffee Expands Short North Location

1 Ayana Wilson / April 12, 2013 8:00 am

Impero Coffee opened its Short North location in 2009, and since then, they have become a go-to for not only hot and iced coffee drinks, but for locally-sourced lunches as well that includes amazing soups and satisfying sandwiches. It’s no… [Read More]

The Best Easter Brunches in Columbus

The Best Easter Brunches in Columbus

1 Ayana Wilson / March 30, 2013 6:00 am

Easter brunch is a much-hallowed tradition to some; it is the feast that rewards those faithful through Lent. Or those who just really like to brunch, and love any occasion to truly make it over-the-top, and spectacular – the way… [Read More]

Arch City Tavern Showcases Historic and Modern Sides of The Short North

Arch City Tavern Showcases Historic and Modern Sides of The Short North

0 Ayana Wilson / March 29, 2013 10:00 am

Taking its cue from Columbus’ old nickname, Arch City Tavern opened in the Short North this month with a specific focus: to create a place where the locals would be comfortable on all fronts. “We didn’t want a campus bar,… [Read More]

Seven-Story Apartment Building Proposed at Italian Village Park

Seven-Story Apartment Building Proposed at Italian Village Park

24 Brent Warren / March 21, 2013 11:20 am

The Wood Companies and Schiff Capital Group have proposed a seven-story apartment building at the corner of East Hubbard Avenue and Pearl Alley, adjacent to Italian Village Park. The concept was presented to the Italian Village Commission this week. Mark Wood,… [Read More]

Rigsby’s is the New Spot for Grilled Cheese

Rigsby’s is the New Spot for Grilled Cheese

2 Ayana Wilson / March 20, 2013 3:50 pm

For many, a visit to the Short North is not complete without a stop at Rigsby’s, the stylish Italian restaurant serving up simple, high quality food that’s been around since 1986. In their delicious twenty seven-year history, Rigsby’s has stayed… [Read More]