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Time Out New York wrote
Columbus, OH: What city isn’t worth a $10 entry fee?
Issue 646 : February 13, 2008
By Fareed Mostoufi
Dubbed the Midwestern San Francisco, Columbus is the headquarters of clothiers Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, those wacky square burgers at Wendy’s, humorist James Thurber and adorable MC Bow Wow. It’s time to return to the flatlands—for $10.
Upon arrival in C-bus, as the natives call it, head to the Short North gallery district nestled under a stretch of lit metal arches on High Street for immediate immersion in Columbus’s growing nightlife. Re-energize with a deep-purple veggie burger and homemade ginger ale at Northstar Café. For dessert, nab a salty caramel-inflected confection from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream.
Nosh on samples at North Market, a two-level emporium that’s played host to some of the city’s tastiest dishes and most collectible knickknacks since 1876. Close out your last Ohio night by partyin’ it up at the pirate-and-cowboy-themed Surly Girl.
Related Stories:
- Short North in The New York Times
- Columbus makes NY Post 2007 Travel Top 5
- The Drexel in The New York Times
Sounds like an expensive trip. North Market, Northstar, and German Village! oh-my!
What’s your problem? How is that biased? Should they have recommended a stop at your low powered FM radio station? If you don’t like it, write your own.
Oh, SNAP!
Maybe you should send out press release regarding your bed.
But seriously, community radio is cool.
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Upon arrival in C-bus, as the natives call it,
As the natives call it? oh come on…. but its good to in the papers. im just not a big “c-bus” name fan.
Seriously. The only time I’ve heard that term is on sports talk radio. People from Cleveland are always ranting about “C-Bus and the ‘Nati.”
Some fraternity people at OSU used to refer to it as C-bus without detectable irony in their voices. Some of the most toolish even went so far as to call it “the Bus.”
This led to a certain degree of mockery that I’m not sure the intended targets ever caught onto. But of course, since it was more an inside joke than actual mockery, that only made it funnier (in a sad sort of way) for us. 8)
This led to a certain degree of mockery that I’m not sure the intended targets ever caught onto. But of course, since it was more an inside joke than actual mockery, that only made it funnier (in a sad sort of way) for us. 8)
I’ve partied with a lot of fraternity and sorority members, and they rarely care about what outsiders think.
Oh, so have I, and I’ve found much the same.
Doesn’t change my assessment re: using “the Bus” to refer to “C-bus,” a.k.a. “Columbus” (or “the Indie Art Capital of the World” to those really in the know …). :wink:
i’ve often used the term cbus… especially when typing it
hate to say it, because it’s beaten to a pulp on this site…
but how much more effective would this article have been had it been able to mention some sort of public transit system to easily and cheaply navigate the entire city
cota isn’t a bad option, but it’s not going to get you to the irish festival, and then back to the short north or downtown. not to mention, easily to and from the airport.
I liked this write up. It’s positive and supports people to take advantage of a cheap opportunity to experience a new place. I can see how Cyclist finds it biased, but I think this write up is coming from a first-timer explaining what he/she found (correct me if I am wrong).
If they really wanted a “budget trip” perhaps a ride up 40 floors to the top of the Rhodes tower on a clear day to really see all of Columbus (except Grove City – heh). Or taking a look in the statehouse/senate buildings. I was also surprised Franklin Park didn’t get a nod.
I kind of like that Short North was referred to as a “gallery district” – I mean, there are wonderful shops, but I always though the area was first considered an arts district.
The c-bus business is a little hoaky, but honestly I have heard plenty of people call it that. I still prefer IACotW.
Good stuff. Bring on the tourists.
Slightly amusing typo that might send those unfamiliar with the area in the wrong direction…
… I can just see confused “tourists” making it to Merion Village and scratching their heads.
Spoken as ‘eye-YAK-a-tahw?’
In some regional dialects, yes.
I’m not going to defend NS or GV, others can do that. But get real, dude. North Market, spendy? Give me a break. If you can’t afford the $5 giant bowl of deliciousness (#10) at Lac Viet, have a slice of pizza for $1.25 and shut up.
I’m not going to defend NS or GV, others can do that. But get real, dude. North Market, spendy? Give me a break. If you can’t afford the $5 giant bowl of deliciousness (#10) at Lac Viet, have a slice of pizza for $1.25 and shut up.
Read this week’s Alive and you’ll understand.
I’m not going to defend NS or GV, others can do that. But get real, dude. North Market, spendy? Give me a break. If you can’t afford the $5 giant bowl of deliciousness (#10) at Lac Viet, have a slice of pizza for $1.25 and shut up.
Read this week’s Alive and you’ll understand.
Which goes back to my original comment of:
This article wasn’t called “What does Cyclist feels like doing this weekend”.