On a (cinnamon) roll

7 local cinnamon rolls you should try this winter

These highly coveted sticky buns are only available on Saturday. | Photo via @pattycakebakery

Sometimes a warm baked treat is exactly what’s needed to brighten a cold day. And if you’re like us, it’s hard to beat the classic cinnamon roll, especially at these seven local spots.

Pattycake Bakery, 3870 N. High St.

Grab a few extra napkins, as these sticky buns come fresh out of the oven dripping with frosting, but only on Saturday mornings. Did we mention these are vegan?

Resch’s Bakery, 4061 E. Livingston Ave.

Not all cinnamon rolls are the same — like this cinnamon donut which is lighter + fluffier.

Cafe Creekside, 53 Granville St.

Grab a cinnamon roll that comes fresh from the oven smothered in cream cheese frosting.

CBUStoday Kitties Bakery.png — Kittie’s is a family-owned bakery with other goods like cakes and cookies. | Photo via @kittiescakes

Kittie’s Cakes, Multiple locations

That moment when your cinnamon rolls + coffee are so good, you can expand to different parts of the city. That’s Kittie’s Cakes’ story, which has a location in Bexley, Worthington + German Village where it all began.

Omega Artisan Bakery, 59 Spruce St.

For those that prefer less icing + more cinnamon, this is the bakery for you. These sell out very quickly, so don’t say we didn’t warn you.

CBUStoday FITS.png — Fox in the Snow’s icing doesn’t melt away, so you get some in every bite. | Photo via @foxinthesnowcafe

Fox in the Snow, Multiple locations

These come large enough to share, but they might be too delicious to share. We recommend getting two, and so does Eat This, Not That, which ranked them the best cinnamon roll in the state.

Buckeye Donuts, Multiple locations

Maybe the cinnamon bun isn’t quite a cinnamon roll, but it has all the qualities + Buckeye Donuts is open 24/7 on Ohio State’s campus for those late night cravings.

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Friday, Jan. 27

Wild Things Are Happening | Friday, Jan. 27-Sunday, March 5 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$18 | Browse the art of the late Maurice Sendak, an award-winning children’s author and illustrator.
Public Roller Skate Night | Friday, Jan. 27 | 4-7 p.m. | United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Rd., Columbus | $9+ | Skate around to popular music at this kid-friendly evening + bring your own skates, or pick up a pair here.
“Golden Girls” Trivia | Friday, Jan. 27 | 8-11 p.m. | Sotto Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $10 | Test your knowledge of this cult classic television show + win prizes.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Columbus Golf and Travel Show | Saturday, Jan. 28-Sunday Jan. 29 | Times vary | Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $10 | Find your next set of clubs, meet like-minded golf fans, and listen to travel experts.
9 Year Anniversary and 90s Party | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 1-10 p.m. | Sideswipe Brewing, 2415 Scioto Harper Dr., Columbus | Free | Celebrate the brewery’s anniversary with 90s music, beer, and limited releases.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Ohio State Women’s Basketball vs. Purdue University | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 1 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Columbus | $15
Sunday Sessions | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 3-6 p.m. | Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, 215 N. 4th St., Columbus | Free | Settle into an easy Sunday afternoon with the sounds of musician George Barrie + a local beer.

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Weather

37º | Cloudy | 20% chance of precipitation

Opening

As the final days count down for McCormick & Schmick at Easton, Mastro’s aims to fill a gap for upscale dining in the area. This Texas-based steakhouse is opening its first Ohio location sometime this year + plans to completely overhaul the space, including renovations to the patio. 🥩 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Forty Deuce, a speakeasy + event space in Easton, has almost completed its renovations and plans to reopen on Thursday, Feb. 2. Once finished, it will feature a 3,000-sqft basement serving up fresh New York-style pizza, local beers, and craft cocktails. 🍕 (Columbus Business First)

Civic

Jason Jenkins is now the city’s Chief Diversity Officer + Executive Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion after being appointed by Mayor Andrew Ginther. Jenkins will start immediately, as he was already serving as the interim director in place for Damita Brown, who stepped down last October.

Try This

Head out to Franklinton Farms on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to find other green thumbs trading seeds for the upcoming season. All skill levels are invited as experts will be on-hand to teach newcomers how to plant small or large projects for the first time. 🌱
Need plans for the month of love? Stop by the Valentine’s Market on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Huntington Center, located at 41 S. High St. The free-to-attend market will offer homemade sweets, local gifts, and the option for massages. ❤️

History

Today is January 27, which marks 45 years since the Blizzard of 1978 hit Columbus + the rest of Ohio. With wind gusts up to 100 mph and more than a foot of snow accumulation, the state closed the Ohio Turnpike for safety reasons. It’s widely considered the worst storm in Ohio history. ❄️

Asked

Do you know a Girl Scout troop that is selling cookies this season? Let us know where we can snag your S’mores and we may feature your troop’s sale in an upcoming newsletter.

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Traffic

What we’re buying for our cars: Dash cams. The REDTIGER Dual Dash Camera captures both the front and rear of your car and can be a lifesaver when it comes to contesting traffic violations and recording evidence of collisions. Plus, it connects to your mobile device. 🚦*

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We’ll never say snow ❄️

Oh dear, more snow is on the way, isn’t it? | Photo by @nburke36

The last few days in Columbus have reminded us just how amazing the city can look during snowstorms. So, consider this our official ask for your best snow photos from this season.

How can you send them to us? There are multiple ways — we love opening our inbox to a new email, or you can always tag us on Instagram with #CBUStoday. From your first igloo build of the year to snow-covered cityscapes, we want to be shoveling through photos.

We’ll feature our favorites on Instagram at a later date so give us a follow to stay in the loop. 📸

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Mitch.

Editor’s pick: Happy Friday, CBUS. This tweet shares the same energy as our Instagram post on Wednesday. There’s no doubt this winter has been unpredictable — we’ve seen highs in the mid-60s, but lows in the upper-20s just in the last two weeks alone.

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