Food Truck Food Court Thursdays Return To The Columbus Commons

Every Thursday, 10 food trucks descend downtown to bring you the perfect option for your lunch break. Starting May 4th, 10 of the city's best food trucks will gather every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Columbus Commons. It's a perfect setup for all those indecisive eaters. Not sure what you want for lunch? That's…

ByZoey MillerMay 3, 20170Comments

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Pat And Gracie’s: From Brothels To Burgers

Less than a year ago, Pat and Gracie's Kitchen & Tavern opened in Graceland Shopping Center off of N High Street. The restaurant is known for its delicious burgers, appetizers so good you have to order more than one, and a bar that means business. And everything comes with a side order of Columbus history.…

ByMadeline KeenerMay 2, 20170Comments

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COTA Launches New Transit Routes With Free Rides

The day has arrived. This morning, the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) launched their newly redesigned transit systems. COTA says that more customers can get places faster, due to the updated routes and lines. “We’re excited to launch the redesign, which will provide public transit to more people and more jobs in central Ohio,” said W.…

ByChelsea WileyMay 1, 20170Comments

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Sababa Mediterranean Grill Has The Gyro Columbus Needs And The Gyro Columbus Deserves

Just outside of 270 on the east side, you can find an unassuming strip mall of several shops. At one end you can find a Starbucks and at the other end, you can find one of the best gyros in Columbus. When I walked into Sababa I was greeted with a smile by the woman at the…

ByMadeline KeenerApril 26, 20170Comments

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Examining The Predatory Habits Of Columbus Landlords (Or: Why You Probably Aren’t Getting That Deposit Back)

For many, the nature of rental and housing is something to be endured, a penalty for the invisible sin of poverty. “Let me just tell you now, the place needs a little somethin’ but it’s got good bones.” He said before unlocking the door to the $600-a-month, brown brick apartment. He was a tall but frail…

ByZoey MillerApril 24, 20170Comments

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The Last Shumatsucon: What An Anime Convention Taught Me About Myself And Society

Anime conventions have a distinct sound, I realized. An electronic bass thudded off in the background, buried beneath a boppy little synth tune as it cut into an overly dramatic refrain. The high pitched staticky consonants of Japanese spoken from video games and animated shows echoed off the walls on both sides of me. Then…

ByZoey MillerApril 21, 20170Comments

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James Watt, Owner Of BrewDog, On The Journey So Far, Their Love Of Columbus, And What Comes Next

For the last 10 years, the guys at BrewDog have been carving out a place for themselves in the world of beer. What started as a two-man operation in mom’s garage has grown into a billion dollar business with countless bars in cities across the globe. From their Brewery in Ellon, Scotland to their brand…

ByChelsea WileyApril 20, 20170Comments

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La Super Torta Is The Must Try Mexican Restaurant You’ve Never Been To

Less than a mile away from the Hollywood Casino on Georgesville Road you'll find La Super Torta, a small but charming Mexican food joint nestled on the end of an unassuming shopping strip. The interior was inviting and gave off a welcoming family vibe. Flowers lined the ordering counter, streamers of patriotic Mexican heritage hung from the…

ByZoey MillerApril 19, 20170Comments

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Columbus Native Alexa Bliss Is No. 1 Contender For RAW Women’s Championship

Alexis "Lexi" Kaufman, known in the ring as Alexa Bliss, returned to her hometown last night to duke it out in the Fatal 4 Way at the Schottenstein Center. The WWE Diva grew up in Columbus, Ohio and has fought her way to the top, fighting not only her opponents in the ring, but her…

ByMadeline KeenerApril 18, 20170Comments

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Parent Company Of Anchor Hocking To Close Lancaster Headquarters

Author Brian Alexander first introduced a lot of the United States to all-American, Ohio town, Lancaster, when he wrote his New York Times Best Selling book, Glass House. Sadly for the residents who live and work in the town, the story of Anchor Hocking continues. The Oneida Group, the parent group of Anchor Hocking, has…

ByChelsea WileyApril 14, 20170Comments