Order the sushi boat at The 1126 Restaurant. | Photo via @the1126restaurant
We asked you where your favorite sushi spots are in Columbus, and the answers rolled in. Based on your responses, we’re here to share 15 sushi restaurants the locals love.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 2
Sunny Bouquet | Wednesday, Aug. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette Short North, 691 N. High St., Ste. 101, Columbus | $39 | Paint a vase of sunflowers with instructions and supplies provided.
Thursday, Aug. 3
Tyler Hubbard | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 7 p.m. | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $40-$50 | Hear country hits from a member of the Grammy Award-winning duo Florida Georgia Line.
Bourbon & BBQ Pairing | Thursday, Aug. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Bristol Republic, 1124 N. High St., Short North | $30 | Sample a flight of three bourbons and eat a barbecue plate featuring brisket and pulled pork.
Friday, Aug. 4
27th Annual Babyboomers Dance Party | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-11 p.m. | Makoy Center, 5462 Center St., Hilliard | $20 | Dance the night away to the Eddie Pollina Band with food available for purchase.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Cooking Show Turkish Delicacy | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | TASO, 2885 W. Dublin Granville Rd., Columbus | $25 | Learn how to prepare Turkish breakfast dishes with baklava for dessert.
Community Rides | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Franklinton Cycle Works, 897 W. Broad St., Columbus | Ride leaders will guide cyclists through city streets.
Forbes ranked Columbus as the No. 4 best place to live for young professionals. Median home price, unemployment rate, and median income were taken into consideration for rankings.
Show
Elf in Concert is coming to Palace Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 9. The musical is based on the holiday movie “Elf,” and will tell the story of Buddy with special music from the Columbus Symphony. Tickets start at $55 and go on sale Friday, Aug. 4 at 12 p.m.
Biz
Wells Fargo & Co., a San Francisco-based bank, is planning to open a technology hub in Columbus. Job listings have already been posted, with an estimated 585 new jobs created. (Columbus Business First)
Ranked
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center was ranked the No. 2 hospital in Ohio by US News & World Report, right behind the Cleveland Clinic. Indicators like clinical outcomes and patient experience were all taken into consideration. (Columbus Business First)
Sports
Columbus Crew forward Lucas Zelarayán, one of the best players in Crew history, was sold to Al Fateh of the Saudi Pro League. During his final game in Lower.com Field on Monday, he told the crowd, “Real love from the fans will stay in my heart forever.” (The Columbus Dispatch)
State
Ohio will soon become home to “the world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch strata roller coaster.” Cedar Point released plans for Top Thrill 2, a reimagined version of the classic Top Thrill Dragster, and hopes to open it in 2024. Would you ride it?
Try This
The Columbus Clippers are celebrating National Friendship Day on Sunday, Aug. 6 with buy one, get one free reserved tickets. Grab a friend and stick around after the game to run the bases with some of the players.
Edu
Interested in becoming a Buckeye? The Ohio State University is part of the Common Application, which allows students to submit the same college application to multiple universities. The app is open now, and includes Ohio State-specific questions.
Answered
Thank you to our many readers and followers who helped build our sushi story, including subscribers like Larry D. and Jessica A., and Instagram followers Tabby B. and Jana L. We love your feedback, and you can always send us your thoughts.
Outdoors
🌊 A day at the bay
Make a splash at Zoombezi Bay with these upcoming events
Reach speeds up to 20 mph on these waterslides. | Photo via @zoombezibay
There’s still time to make a splash at Zoombezi Bay this summer, and there’s even more to look forward to this fall. Let’s dive in.
Waterpark After Dark
On Friday, Aug. 18 and Friday, Sept. 1, those 21+ can enjoy the waterpark 8-11 p.m. with a DJ, minimal wait times, and two complimentary beverages.
Quiet After Hours
On Friday, Aug. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m., there will be adjustments for those with sensory needs, including sensory kits and no music throughout the park.
Zombiezi Bay
When summer comes to a close, the fun will continue into fall. The waterpark will transform into a horror park every weekend from Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Oct. 29. Adult night will be Thursday, Oct. 12 with alcohol available.
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