Philco Bar+Diner Is Headed To German Village

Philco Bar+Diner is headed to the village. PB+D has become the go-to diner in the Short North since they opened in 2013, and now they're bringing that hipster-fueled breakfast spread to German Village. Philco will take over 281 E Livingston Ave, the former home of Happy Dragon. The menu will remain mostly the same, with…

ByChelsea WileyJune 26, 20180Comments

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The Marble Cliff Quarry Metro Park Is One Step Closer To Reality

When Metro Parks first announced Quarry Trails Metro Park last year, everyone was pretty hyped. Now, we've got even more to be excited about: 118 acres more to be exact. Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks closed on the land, adding it to the 62 acres purchased last year. The 600+ acre quarry was…

ByChelsea WileyJune 25, 20180Comments

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Half Price Books To Host Clearance Expo This Weekend

I think most of you know me well enough by now to know that I'm a total bookworm. I love reading them, shopping for them, writing about them, and every step in between. But one of the things I love most about books is scoring great deals when purchasing them. I don't have an unlimited…

ByChelsea WileyJune 20, 20180Comments

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Local Restaurants Participate In Columbus Black Restaurant Week

Break out those elastic waistbands, Columbus. It's time to fill up your tummies at Black Restaurant Week! Presented by The Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, Black Restaurant Week is a chance for black-owned restaurants to offer dining deals to people around the city while raising awareness for their businesses. Supporting local, minority-owned restaurants empowers the…

ByChelsea WileyJune 20, 20180Comments

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The Best Nitro Brew Coffee In Columbus

I'm a sucker for coffee in most forms, and nitro brews are no exception. Nitro brew coffees are cold brew coffees poured with nitrogen, which smooths the coffee, counters the acidity, and gives it a creamy texture with a foamy head, much like beer. The trend isn't new, but there's no better coffee beverage to…

ByChelsea WileyJune 20, 20180Comments

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John Glenn Astronomy Park Opening Will Coincide With Summer Solstice

Coinciding with the summer solstice, the John Glenn Astronomy Park (JGAP) will open to the public this weekend. The John Glenn Observatory and Astronomy Park, named after the late local hero and famed NASA Astronaut Sen. John Glenn, will feature a designated space for stargazing as well as a telescope for Ohio State University researchers.…

ByChelsea WileyJune 18, 20180Comments

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Bexley’s Historic Huntington House Is Back On The Market

Okay, friends. I am so excited about this house that I don't even know where to begin. I guess I should just start with the basics. This iconic, historic home was built in 1926. Huntington House is one of the grandest homes in the Columbus area and has over 11,000 square feet of living space,…

ByChelsea WileyJune 12, 20180Comments

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John Glenn International Is Offering A Convenient New Cell Phone Waiting Lot

There are few things in this city taken as seriously as the drop-off/pick-up lane at John Glenn International Airport. We've all been there, waiting for our ride outside of the airport because our bags took longer than we thought they would and our friend had to do an extra loop. But we can all take…

ByChelsea WileyJune 12, 20180Comments

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PENZONE Salon + Spa Is Headed To Short North

PENZONE Salon + Spa just opened in Dublin three weeks ago and now they're ready to join the Short North community. Castle Development in the Short North will be the home to the new PENZONE Salon + Spa. The spa will open at 967 N. High St. in the new Castle Development. The 3,000 square foot…

ByChelsea WileyJune 12, 20180Comments

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Village Bookshop In Linworth Is Closing After Decades Of Service

One of the best independent bookstores around will soon be closing their doors. Village Bookshop in Linworth has been open for 60 years but has been owned for the last 36 by Gary Friedlinghaus. The bookshop was known for selling books at discounted prices, will millions of books passing through the shelves over the years.…

ByChelsea WileyMay 31, 20180Comments