07.24.2023

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Today’s Forecast

38º | Cloudy | 10% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:53 a.m. | Sunset 5:23 p.m.

☀️ Sun’s out, laptops out

13 places to work outside in Columbus

Check out the Instagram post to see the full comment section of questions and answers. | Photo via Canva

You’ve got a big presentation due… and a big pile of laundry taunting you. We get it — working from home can be a mixed blessing. There are days when a change of scenery is a must if you’re going to get anything done. The good news? Research shows that tackling your tasks al fresco actually helps boost productivity.

Finding places to work outside in Columbus was at the top of our to-do list, so can we just say? Check.

Coffee and tea shops

Parable Coffee, 149 S. High St.

Hours of operation: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday | 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: Partially
Spend your workday in a lush coffee shop + one of the most photogenic downtown patios.

Stauf’s Coffee Roasters, Multiple locations

Hours of operation: Times vary
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: Partially
Stop by the Grandview location, the Neil Avenue spot, or the German Village location to find a pup-friendly patio space.

CBUStoday Seventh Son rooftop — Will you choose a lawn chair or a picnic table? | Photo via Seventh Son Brewing Co.

Restaurants and bars

North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St.

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Monday
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: Partially
Sit outside at one of the many picnic tables available on Park Street + recharge your devices inside with the outlets upstairs. Grab a jelly filled donut from Buckeye Donuts while you’re inside, too.

Seventh Son Brewing Co., 1104 N. 4th St.

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: Retractable roof
Cozy up at this craft brewery with an upstairs patio that features a retractable roof. This location offers “Work From Here,” a coworking pop-up, every Thursday.

people enjoying Kaufman plaza behind the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Main Library — The recently renovated Kaufman Plaza behind the Columbus Library. | Photo via Columbus Metropolitan Library

Parks and public spaces

Columbus Metropolitan Library — Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave.

Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Restrooms: Yes
Covered: Partially
The library recently renovated its East Plaza, offering an outdoor space with ample seating and a connection to Topiary Park.

8 more outdoor work spaces

Asked

Do you work from a remote office at least one day a week?

A. Yes, I work remote full time
B. Yes, I work remote 1-2 days a week
C. No, I work on location every day
D. No, I am currently unemployed

Let us know

Events

Monday, July 24

Columbus Crew 2 vs. Philadelphia Union II | Monday, July 24 | 7 p.m. | Historic Crew Stadium, 1 Black and Gold Blvd., Columbus | $8-$10 | Wear black and gold to cheer on the Crew’s developmental team.

Tuesday, July 25

Teachers Do Standup | Tuesday, July 25-Wednesday, July 26 | 5:15 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Easton | $42-$62 | Educators are invited to watch this touring comedy group featuring teachers from across the US.

Wednesday, July 26

Tiki Mixology with Echo Spirits | Wednesday, July 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium Columbus, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | $65 | Make cocktails that will transport you to a tropical bar with two Ohio-based alcohol brands.

Thursday, July 27

The 1975 Dance Party | Thursday, July 27 | 9 p.m. | Skully’s Music Diner, 1151 N. High St., Short North | $10 | Dance the night away with songs from this Grammy-nominated alternative pop group.

100+ more events

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Drink

Upgrade your coffee routine with these brands

One of our favorites: Methodical Coffee, perfect for those looking for complex and original flavor profiles. | Photo via Methodical Coffee + Six & Main

Put down the chain coffee and cozy up to these thoughtfully crafted coffee brands. Plus, get 20% off your first purchase.

Stop and smell the roses: Methodical Coffee’s Pink Lady

Tastes bright and chocolatey

Fuel your creative fire: Blanchard’s Midnight Oil

Tastes dark and sweet

Revitalize your whole body: a|dash’s Ashwagandha-Infused Cold Brew

Tastes smooth and earthy

Invite quiet focus: Loveland Coffee’s Guatemala Decaf K-Cups

Tastes full-bodied and caramelly

Shop all Six & Main coffee

News Notes

Opening

Crumbl Cookies is opening a new location near Ohio State’s campus at 1759 Olentangy River Rd., Unit 18-B. The national bakery offers indulgent cookies like snickerdoodle, s’mores, and chocolate brownie + is the fastest-growing cookie chain in the US. The new location opens Thursday, July 27. (614now)

Development

A hotel is coming soon to Hollywood Casino Columbus as construction is scheduled to begin this fall. Once finished, the seven-story hotel will total 150,000 sqft and offer 200 rooms. The site will also be home to a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and conference rooms for meetings. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Theater

After selling out its first night, the Columbus Symphony added another show for its “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Pt. 1" program. The second show is on Saturday, Jan. 27. Each night features the Symphony performing the soundtrack alongside a movie screening.

Sports

All gray everything. The Ohio State Buckeyes will wear all gray uniforms when they face Michigan State on Saturday, Nov. 11. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Ohio Stadium, and single-game tickets are available.

Cause

Last month, the Duke Energy Foundation awarded $265,000 to 11 organizations to help build a talent pipeline to power the regional economy for years to come. The recipients, like Cincinnati Works, support our communities with job training, academic support, and community services, helping to ensure vibrant neighborhoods and local economies. Learn more.*

Travel

On the road again

How the Columbus’ highway system extends across the country

What highway do you find yourself using most often? | Photo via Canva

They say all roads lead back to Ohio, and we’re here to prove it true.

Did you know Columbus is within 10 hours of 45% of the US population thanks to its central location? That had us thinking: what’s the furthest you can drive on a highway in Columbus? And today, we’re inviting you to ride with us as we cruise through the numbers.

🛣 North + South

I-71 | With end points in Cleveland + Louisville, KY, you’ll hit all three major Ohio cities on a 340+ mile interstate.

🛣 East + West

I-270 | Whenever you hear “the outerbelt” in Columbus, this is what people are referring to. It circles Columbus + hits many popular suburbs like Dublin and Gahanna.
I-670 | Think of this like a connector to other highways like I-70 + I-270, as it is a bridge between downtown, Grandview, and Gahanna.

5 more local highways

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

I can’t be the only one who feels this way about the I-270 merge near I-71. Stay safe, and sane, out there, CBUS.

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