Courting around Clintonville

The fall date night guide in Clintonville

Understory’s lounge is open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday. | Photo via @understory_cbus

Fall in Columbus is just so great, we had to do two date night guides this season — because, hey, two is better than one.

By now, we’re sure you know the drill — we’ll pick a neighborhood and give you + your date one place each for dinner, drinks, and an activity. This time, you can swap out your dress shoes for tennis shoes because we’re getting active in Clintonville.

Activity 🏓

Pickle & Chill, 880 W. Henderson Rd.
After months of anticipation, this indoor facility with six courts is now open. If you’ve never played, pickleball is like life-sized ping-pong played on a smaller tennis court, and it’s gained popularity thanks to its relatively easy learning curve. Reservations can be made online with equipment on site, and classes are also available.

Pickle and chill — The atmosphere at Pickle & Chill is bright with vibrant graffiti art on the walls. | Rendering via @pickleandchill614

Dinner 🥪

Smith’s Deli & Restaurant, 3737 N. High St.
After working up an appetite, we recommend keeping things light + local with a fresh deli sandwich from this 60+ year old Columbus staple. Sandwich options range from a Reuben on sourdough to SuperSmith sub with capicola, salami, and pepperoni. Sides are classic deli-style with options like potato salad and deviled eggs. Looking for something else? Try the homemade pizza with your choice of red or white sauce.

Drinks 🥂

Understory, 2571 Neil Ave.
This former open air school building has a new life + it’s serving up drinks you don’t want to be absent for. These drinks were craftily curated by the minds at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing + includes high balls made with Japanese whiskey, or the award-winning Daybreak coffee vanilla cream ale. The building has three floors with the bottom floor being a lounge with large industrial windows, lush greenery, and modular furniture.

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Today

Dracula | Wednesday, Nov. 2-Saturday, Nov. 5 | Riffe Center Theatre Complex, Columbus | $49+ | Catch this ballet performance of this classic vampire story inspired by Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel from 1897.
Visiting Filmmaker: Pam Grier | Wednesday, Nov. 2-Thursday, Nov. 10 | Times vary | The Wexner Center for the Arts | $9 | This five film series features Pam Grier movies + will be capped off with a visit from the famed actress.
RENT | Wednesday, Nov. 2-Sunday, Nov. 6 | Times vary | Garden Theater, Columbus | $45+ | Watch this classic rock musical which takes place in the East Village of New York City.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Big Ten Field Hockey Championship | Thursday, Nov. 3-Friday, Nov. 4 | 11 a.m. | Buckeye Varsity Field, 2491 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus | $28+ | The Buckeyes are one of nine schools competing for the championship, and many games will be live streamed on BTN+.
GCAC Big Arts Night Celebration | Thursday, Nov. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 5115, 21 E Main St, Columbus | Free | The GCAC will present awards to local creators totaling $97,000 across all award winners.

Friday, Nov. 4

Art of Yoga | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit Street, Columbus | Free | Kick start your weekend with this relaxing + inspiring yoga class.
Kevin Hart | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $86+ | This award-winning comedian is one of the biggest names in Hollywood with multiple critically-acclaimed specials on Netflix.

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Weather

67º | Cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Cause

The Columbus Urban League secured a $6.5 million donation from McKenzie Scott, philanthropist, novelist, and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos. This is the larges donation in history for the Urban League, which works to empower African Americans and disenfranchised groups. The money is planned for many uses, including enhancing and expanding programming. 💰 (NBC4)

Opening

Hai Poké, a fast-casual restaurant with Hawaiian rice bowls, is opening a new location at the North Market Bridge Park. The popular local poké spot will replace the former Little Kitchen vendor slot and is planning to open this winter. 🍚

Biz

Bergmeyer, a national architecture + interior design group, opened its first Ohio office in the Short North. This new office is inside the Industrious coworking space + the business is actively searching for a permanent location. This is the third location for Bergmeyer, with others in Boston and Los Angeles. 🏗 (Columbus Business First)

Award

Mindy Atwood, founder of Patches of Light in Hilliard, was selected as one of L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth. Mindy’s nonprofit works to assist families with children facing a life-changing health diagnosis + she received $20,000 to support her cause from the award. Voting for each candidate is currently open + if Mindy wins, she will be awarded an additional $25,000. 🏆

Job

The Columbus Post Office will hold a job fair every Tuesday through November to add extra hands for the busy holiday season. Job fairs will run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2323 Citygate Dr. and positions start at $21.19 per hour. 📦 (ABC6 On Your Side)

Eat

Schmidt’s Sausage Haus unveiled its cream puff of the month, and this toffee chip puff comes as a collaboration with local candy maker Anthony-Thomas. The sweet treat is now available inside the German Village restaurant + leaves the menu at the end of the month. 🍫

Sports

We’ve seen blow outs before, but an 80 point rout is on a whole new level. That’s what the Ohio State women’s basketball team accomplished after defeating Notre Dame (OH) 113-33 in their exhibition game. Yes, you read that score correctly. 🏀
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Life in the bike lane 🚲

City of Columbus plans protected bike lanes for Mt. Vernon Avenue

Check out the full presentation with more renderings here. | Rendering via Bronzeville Moves

A new protected bike lane on Mt. Vernon Avenue spanning from Hamilton Avenue to Phillips Street could soon be a new project for the City of Columbus.

According to local reports, the city is finalizing these plans which would create a one mile, two-way traffic bike lane that would be protected from traffic. Through the construction, the city hopes to replace damaged sidewalks in the area as well as add considerations for public art and street lighting.

We also discovered the city is planning on running a request for proposal — better known as an RFP in the construction world — sometime in December of this year. A request for proposal is typically for government agencies who are looking for contractors to bid on the project.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Mitch.

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