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The bagel shops locals love

Adding pastrami to your Lox sandwiches is always a good idea. | Photo via @markx050

There’s nothing like a piping hot cup of coffee on a Saturday morning followed by a bagel stacked with cream cheese and other delectable fillings. Whether you’re a classic breakfast sandwich or a lox bagel kind of person — here’s your go-to guide to local bagel shops around Columbus.

🥯 The Lox Bagel Shop, 772 N. High St. #106
This Short North shop serves hand-rolled bagels you can grab plain with cream cheese or fancy jam or as a variety of Insta-worthy bagel sandwiches. Try this: An egg + cheese sandwich with pastrami and avocado added.

🥯 Sammy’s New York Bagels, available for delivery
“Ohio’s Best New York Style Bagel” is great for bulk bagel orders to eat at home with classic flavors like blueberry, everything, and pumpernickel plus special seasonal flavors (cranberry or pumpkin, anyone?). Bonus: Find these bagels at Katzinger’s Delicatessen.

🥯 Block’s, 6115 McNaughten Rd.
The Bexley location serves up countless bagel varieties like salt, poppy, and apple cinnamon plus lots of bagel breakfast combos. Try this: The Bagel Breakfast, a bagel with a scoop of cream cheese plus a coffee for $3.99.

🥯 Bonus: Brekkie Shack, 1060 Yard St.
While not a bagel shop, we have to shout out this brunch spot’s cheesy, saucy bagel sandwich for those looking to bite into an extra-gooey everything bagel delight (the “Cheesiest Egg Sandwich” on the menu).

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Tuesday, Nov. 15

Fall Wine and Cheese Pairing | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 6-9 p.m. | Savor Pint, 4440 Indianola Ave., Columbus | $20 | Enjoy a flight of five wines and cheeses and explore unique flavor combinations.
Nightly | Tuesday, Nov. 15 | 7 p.m. | A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave., Columbus | $17.50-$20 | This alternative pop band will perform live with special guest vaultboy.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Bourbon & Bingo | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Random Precision Brewing Company, 2365 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus | $50 | Enjoy a flight of rare bourbons and play bingo for prizes.
Candlelight Slow Flow | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | ROY G BIV Gallery, 435 W. Rich St., Columbus | Suggested donation of $5-$10 | Practice yoga surrounded by beautiful artwork and peaceful candlelight.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Cooking With Dads 2022 | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus | Free | A hands-on cooking class that dads and their children can attend to learn how to create healthy meals together.
Columbus Volunteer Expo 2022 | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 5-8 p.m. | COhatch Polaris, 1554 Polaris Pwy., Columbus | Free | This networking event offers attendees a face-to-face opportunity to connect with 30+ local nonprofits that are looking for volunteers, board members, and overall support.

Friday, Nov. 18

Excellence Black Tie Gala 2022 | Friday, Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | Center of Science and Industry, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus | $90 | A gathering for foodies, entertainment, and scientific exploration that features live music, food from 30+ chefs and restaurants, science exhibits, blackjack, and more.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Girls on the Run Central Ohio Fall 2022 5K | Saturday, Nov. 19 | 8 a.m. | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Columbus | $5-$40 | A 5K event that celebrates healthy behaviors and instilling lifelong confidence in girls.

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Announced

George Strait, Chris Stapleton, and Little Big Town will headline the Buckeye Country Superfest at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, May 27. Tickets for the fest start at $79.99 and will go on sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. 🎤

Coming Soon

The Mercury Diner will open on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 621 Parsons Ave. The futuristic-themed restaurant will feature outerspace decor, a nostalgic menu, and a stage for local musicians and cook-offs. 🪐 (Columbus Business First)

Sports

Ohio State football running back Miyan Williams suffered an injury during the first half of the team’s game against Indiana University on Saturday, Nov. 12. He was unable to return later in the game and but Head Coach Ryan Day is hopeful he will be able to return for the Nov. 19 game againist Maryland. 🏈 (ABC6 On Your Side)

Seasonal

Donna’s Delicious Dozen is bringing back its Merry Merry Donut Tree — a 12 to 18-inch-tall holiday tree constructed of icing and donuts — for the second year. The holiday treat is available in two different sizes and features up to 30 donuts. Pre-order one now. 🍩 (614now)
Franklin Park Conservatory’s Holiday Blooms kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 19 with a performance by the Columbus Rings at 2 p.m. The Conservatory will be decorated for the holidays and additional musical performances will take place throughout November and December. 🎶

Biz

Columbus-based architectural firm Moody Nolan will help lead an effort to honor the late “Black Panther” actor Chadwick Boseman through a project in Washington D.C. The first phase of the project is expected to be complete on July 2025. (NBC4i)

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Daunted by a long holiday shopping list? Quick cash idea: List your extra storage spaces on Neighbor. You can rent out anything from closets and sheds to driveways and parking spots. Bonus: Listing your space is free. 💸*

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Winter(fest) is coming ❄️

The Scioto Mile holiday lighting will be visible from dusk until dawn each day. | Photo by Randall L. Schieber via @thesciotomile

Winterfest will return to the Scioto Mile on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m for its fifth annual celebration.

Sponsored by the Columbus Parks and Recreation Department, the outdoor winter festival will take place in Bicentennial Park. This free-to-attend festival features live music, beer, and local food trucks.

Grab a bite from The Cheesy Truck, The Columbus Coffee Company, or Where It All Vegan while you jam out to live music from artists like Larry Elfante and Ekoostik Hookah.

While guests 21+ can visit the seasonal craft beer truck, the family-friendly event will feature a snow globe photo op and mechanical reindeer. Scioto Mile will also be aglow with holiday lighting from Wednesday, Nov. 23 until Monday, Jan. 2.

Pro tip: The festival’s hot bourbon cider sold out last year, so make sure to get there early and snag a cup before they run out. ❄️

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Emily Shea.

Editor’s pick: A Christmas tree made of donuts from Donna’s Delicious Dozen is something I must have on my kitchen table for the holidays. What is your favorite holiday treat? Let me know and maybe I will incorporate it into my holiday celebrations this year.

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