Stashed Away Behind A Bar In The Old North, Forty’s Chicken & Waffles Redefines The Age Old Classic

This food truck hidden behind Old North Arcade doesn't just fry up some mean chicken, they also hook it up with 40-ounces of freedom. Finding out-of-the-way eateries and food spots is kind of my jam. I mean, if hidden gem diners were righteous revenge kills, I'd be all John Wick up in Columbus Town. Kill…

ByZoey MillerAugust 4, 20170Comments

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The Most Unique Outdoor Experience In the Midwest Is 1 Hour From Columbus

Hocking Hills Sandbox is now permanently closed. The Hocking Hills Sandbox is located down in Laurelville, OH. No matter which way you go from Columbus, it's around an hour's drive away. via Google Maps The Sandbox celebrated its grand opening on May 5 and is the newest tourist attraction to come to the Hocking Hills. Co-owners Kevin…

ByMadeline KeenerAugust 1, 20170Comments

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Matthew McConaughey Didn’t Break Down In Pataskala, And Neither Did Samuel L. Jackson In Sandusky

Although Matthew McConaughey was filming recently in Ohio, his car didn't breakdown on the side of the road in Pataskala, and he didn't share any thoughts on the Ohio town. The same goes for Samuel L. Jackson. Of course, the Buckeye State loves when people have nice things to say about us, I mean, who…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 31, 20170Comments

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Fireball Ride Model At Fair Was Built In 1998, Manufacturer Had Major Safety Update in 2010

Details from the tragedy at the Ohio State Fair are beginning to emerge, detailing what went wrong on The Fireball. The death of 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell sent shockwaves through the state. The incident, which injured 7 others, has hung over the Ohio State Fair since last week. Amusements of America, the company that operates the…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 31, 20170Comments

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It’s The End Of Max & Erma’s As We Know It– And We Don’t Feel Fine

German Village staple Max & Erma's will be closing their doors on August 6. It's okay to cry, we're sad too. via GIPHY The Max & Erma's we've all grown to love was founded in 1972 by Todd Barnum and Barry Zacks. They purchased a neighborhood tavern in German Village from Max and Erma Visocnik,…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 28, 20170Comments

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Chipotle Is Testing A Drive-Thru In Ohio… But Where?

A dream shared by Chipotle fans everywhere is about to come true, right here in Ohio. The burrito chain will be testing a drive-thru option somewhere in the Buckeye state this fall. via GIPHY Just when we were all losing our minds about not getting Chipotle's queso, they drop this little nugget of information on…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 27, 20170Comments

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How To Eat Around The World In Columbus And Out Do All Your Travel Blogging Buddies

We can't all jet off to Asia or Europe, but we can fill our bellies and satisfy our wanderlust without a flight plan. We've all got that one Instagram buddy or Facebook friend. You know the one, blowing up our newsfeed with, what can only be described as, an unreasonable amount of vacation photos. One minute they're…

ByZoey MillerJuly 27, 20170Comments

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DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders Features A Barn 30 Miles From Columbus And 50 MPH Winds

In case you missed Sunday's episode of Barnwood Builders on the DIY Network, the episode featuring a decaying double pen barn in Pleasantville will air again on Sunday, July 30 at 11 p.m. via Facebook The show, which is in its fifth season, focuses on a team of master craftsmen from West Virgina, and their…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 25, 20170Comments

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Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One” Set In Columbus

Columbus is central to Steven Spielberg's latest blockbuster, Ready Player One. via Facebook Based on the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, this sci-fi flick is set in Columbus in 2045. In the fictional world created by Cline, the city is eventually home to the main character, Wade Watts (played by Tye Sheridan). It also hosts the…

ByChelsea WileyJuly 24, 20170Comments

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Columbus Now Has More Than 100 Little Free Libraries

Take a book, return a book. That's the Little Free Library philosophy. Central Ohio has a whole lot of little libraries that are giving their communities a quick and easy way to get their hands on reading material. What is a Little Free Library? In the year 2009, Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, built a…

ByMadeline KeenerJuly 20, 20170Comments