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Review: Dan’s Drive-In

Review: Dan’s Drive-In

2 Morgan Kelley / November 9, 2011 3:45 pm

Ah, the classic American Drive-In. All of the nostalgia of the 1950s, with a menu that has no need for updates in the past half century. Dan’s Drive-In meets us halfway there, with a solid diner menu and plenty of… [Read More]

Schumacher Place Featured in The Dispatch

Schumacher Place Featured in The Dispatch

0 Walker / October 31, 2011 11:45 am

The “Where we Live” series continues in The Dispatch with a profile on Schumacher Place. Located adjacent to German Village, this South Side neighborhood offers historic housing options that are similar to what can be found in its better known… [Read More]

JSDelia Investing in Redevelopment and Neighborhood Pride on the South Side

JSDelia Investing in Redevelopment and Neighborhood Pride on the South Side

2 Walker / October 3, 2011 8:30 am

Community Gardens. Wallscape murals. Historic home renovations. John Delia has got his hands full. This Long Island native moved to Columbus four years ago and has completely immersed himself in the community, and his company JSDelia is working hard on… [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]

Cloak & Dagger Dinner Theatre Now Performing at Shanes Gourmet

Cloak & Dagger Dinner Theatre Now Performing at Shanes Gourmet

1 Walker / September 9, 2011 7:00 am

The Cloak & Dagger Dinner Theatre is moving their production across German Village from the Columbus Maennerchor to Shanes Gourmet on Livingston Avenue (which is technically located within the Schumacher Place neighborhood). Starting this weekend, Cloak & Dagger will be… [Read More]

Bowling Legend Renovates South Side Venue

Bowling Legend Renovates South Side Venue

0 Walker / February 2, 2011 8:00 am

Rainbow Lanes was a south side staple, and locals worried about the new ownership can rest easy knowing that it’s in the hands of a professional. The 48-lane bowling center was recently relaunched as Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl, named after co-owner and Professional Bowlers… [Read More]

Breakfast Review: Dan’s Drive-In

Breakfast Review: Dan’s Drive-In

1 / October 16, 2010 7:00 am

Looking for a Saturday breakfast spot? From Breakfast with Nick: Dan’s has long been on my to-visit list of Columbus diners. I remember doing a double-take years ago when I drove past it on South High Street. “Wait, there’s a… [Read More]

Hungarian Village Profiled in The Dispatch

Hungarian Village Profiled in The Dispatch

6 Walker / May 3, 2010 2:45 pm

(Photo by Columbusite.com) The Dispatch continues their ongoing “Where We Live” series of neighborhood profiles this week with the Hungarian Village neighborhood located just south of Merion Village: “Hungarian Village neighborhood reviving ties to ethnic past“. The article describes the… [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]

Rad Dog! Grand Opening at Hal & Al’s Bar

Rad Dog! Grand Opening at Hal & Al’s Bar

14 Walker / October 29, 2009 5:00 pm

Just got an email saying that Rad Dog! will be holding their Grand Opening at Hal & Al’s Bar on Friday, November 6 at 4:00pm. From the email: Grand opening of Rad Dog inside the Hal & Al’s bar. Come… [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]

Parsons Avenue Development Progressing Slowly

Parsons Avenue Development Progressing Slowly

9 Walker / April 19, 2009 8:15 am

From The Dispatch: Parsons Ave. praying for a boost By Mark Ferenchik Dick Sexton is retiring after 30 years as a successful used-car dealer on Parsons Avenue. Not only is Sexton closing up shop, but so is R&P Printing, a… [Read More]

South Side Industrial Site on Fire Last Night

South Side Industrial Site on Fire Last Night

0 Walker / February 22, 2009 10:43 am

Last night, another winter fire was occurring, this time on the South Side in an abandoned foundry and manufacturing site. Ice was again a problem with extinguishing the flames, but it was reported as mostly being out by 11:30 last… [Read More]

Reeb-Hosack neighborhood ready for a comeback

Reeb-Hosack neighborhood ready for a comeback

7 Walker / December 8, 2008 9:29 am

The Dispatch wrote Reeb Hosack: Ready for a comeback Sunday, December 7, 2008 BY SHERRI WILLIAMS Carrie Garnes remembers the days when several industries pumped jobs and money into the Reeb-Hosack neighborhood. Bustling businesses lined the streets. Neighbors thrived. “We… [Read More]

Techneglas site gets $5 million shot in arm

Techneglas site gets $5 million shot in arm

1 Walker / November 14, 2008 10:20 pm

The Dispatch wrote Techneglas site gets $5 million shot in arm Friday, November 14, 2008 BY DAN GEARINO Amid an economic downturn with almost daily reports of layoffs, city and state leaders returned yesterday to a vacant factory that they… [Read More]