When the garlic naan looks like this, we recommend geting extra. | Photo via Aab India Restaurants
When the weather is cooling off, nothing beats comfort food — but it doesn’t have to be the typical chicken noodle soup you’ve grown accustomed to. Instead, Columbus is a melting pot of authentic cuisine from around the world that is sure to warm you up + fill you up.
When you’re craving a different kind of heat 🔥
Hoyo’s Kitchen, a Somali restaurant in the North Market Downtown, features rice bowls with different protein + stew options. Protein options include goatand chicken while stews range from chickpea to lentil. Looking to spice things up? Try the spicy rice as your base and keep a drink close by.
When you’re craving soup + carbs 🥣
It’s hard to find a more satisfying first bite than dipping your garlic naan into a warm bowl of chana masala, an Indian stew made with chickpeas. At Aab Indian in Grandview, you can choose from the aforementioned chana masala, or other Northern Indian dishes like the chicken tikka. Just make sure to get an extra helping of fluffy Basmati rice on the side.
When you’re craving a bit of everything 🍛
We recommend the local Ethiopian spot Nile Vegan, with locations in Grandview + near OSU’s campus. The restaurant offers combination platters of various stews that are perfect for dipping and scooping up with injera — a fermented sourdough bread. Try the red lentils with okra combo which also comes with curried potatoes.
Harvest Blooms | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | $22+ | Walk through this indoor + outdoor garden featuring 1,000+ hand decorated pumpkins. 🎃
Food Truck Court | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Columbus Commons | Free | Find eight different local food trucks in the outdoor courtyard. 🍔
Karaoke Night | Thurs., Sept. 29 | 9 p.m. | Oldfield’s North Fourth Tavern, 1571 N. 4th St. | Free | Stop by and sing your heart out late into the night. 🎤
Friday
Hocus Pocus Trivia | Fri., Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave. | Free | Flex your knowledge on this 90s film + stick around for a screening of the sequel afterwards. 👻
Real Talk Comedy Tour | Fri., Sept. 30 | 8 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $76+ | This ensemble stand-up comedy show features Rickey Smiley of the “Rickey Smiley Morning Show.”
Saturday
Land-Grant’s 8th Anniversary | Sat., Oct. 1 | 11 a.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St. | Free | Help the brewery celebrate eight years with live music, local beers, and food trucks. 🍻
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Ease Logistics announced plans to invest $25 million into creating a new Dublin office for its global headquarters. The supply chain and distribution firm will renovate a building at 6000 Perimeter Dr. + looks to nearly double its existing 170 person workforce. (Columbus Business First)
Biz
BJSS Inc., a tech firm headquartered in the United Kingdom, selected Columbus for its first Midwest business location. The company is currently seeking 50 new full-time + part-time employees as well as a physical location for its future office. (Columbus Inno)
Community
Columbus Metro Parks is applying for $12.4 million in grants to build new trails along the Scioto River. If these grants are secured, the group wants to extend the length of the Scioto Greenways Trail by 4+ miles. 🌳 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Some temporary changes are in place at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium after animal care officials raised concerns about avian flu during fall migration of birds. As a result, many bird species — such as flamingos — have been moved to indoor exhibits for safety. 🦩
Cause
Local organizations like AEP Ohio + the Ohio Red Cross are sending volunteers to Florida + Georgia to help prepare for Hurricane Ian. Currently, six central Ohio volunteers are deployed, with many more to join in the coming days. Support relief efforts here. (10TV)
DoorDash partnered with local mayors, including Mayor Andrew Ginther, for Project DASH. This new program delivers groceries from local food pantries to families in need for free. Each city will receive $1 million from DoorDash which will be used to cover costs. 🥦
Real Estate
Former Buckeye basketball star + NBA player Michael Redd is selling his $5 million New Albany home. The custom built house just hit the market this week + offers 10,000+ sqft of living space, including a pool and indoor basketball court. 🏡 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Watch
The Ohio State men’s basketball team will face Duke in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge which tips off on ESPN on Wed., Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. This is the first time the Buckeyes will play the Blue Devils without legendary coach Mike Kryzewski. 🏀
Sports
Ever want to ask head coach Ryan Day a question? Now is your chance as he’ll be on the Coaches Show today from 12-1 p.m., fielding fan submitted questions. Submit questions here. 🏈
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Travel
The perfect fall getaway does exist, and it looks like this modern mountain cabin in Virginia wine country. This chalet-style rental offers three bedrooms and one bath, and did we mention there’s a huge deck?*
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Can you solve our local word game? | Photo by CBUStoday
After a couple months of great feedback + correct answers (we can’t sneak anything past you all), this local game is here to stay. And we couldn’t be more excited to unveil the latest edition.
The rules are simple: we’ll provide you a hint for a mystery neighborhood, business, orlocation + it’s up to you to find the answer. Don’t worry — all answers are hyper local to Columbus.
Show us what you’ve got — tap this link to see today’s game + enter your answers in the boxes. Once finished, tap the arrow to submit and let us know if you got it right.
Hint: One place, two words, popular Arena District location home to concerts and the Blue Jackets
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by City Editor Mitch.
Editor’s pick: Only one month separates me from my trip to Cleveland to see the Cavs take on the Celtics on Wed., Nov. 2 (you’re officially on watch, BOStoday). Are there any Cleveland readers that can share some pro travel tips with me?
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