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

 

🔥 Heating up

Sit by a fire at these 12 local bars and restaurants

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Have a picturesque evening on Lumin’s rooftop. | Photo by @lumincolumbus
As the weather cools down, we’re here to help you warm up. Here are eight local bars and restaurants with outdoor fire pits + four more spots for the indoor crowd.

Lumin Sky Bar, 517 Park St.

Take in downtown skyline views at this rooftop spot while you sit around a long, central fireplace. Order: Apple of my Chai cocktail.

Brass Eye, 77 Belle St.

This downtown bar has spacious rooftop seating with padded couches and chairs by the fire. Order: Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir.

Jackie O’s On Fourth, 171 N. 4th St.

Grab your friends and sit around the fire in wooden chairs at this downtown brewery. Order: Almond & Vanilla Bourbon Barrel Oil of Aphrodite stout.

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VASO transitions its outdoor cabanas to igloos in the colder months. | Photo by @vasodublin

VASO, 6540 Riverside Dr.

The rooftop overlooks downtown Dublin and features casual outdoor seating around a fire. Order: Komos Anejo espresso martini.

Brothers Bar & Grill, 477 Park St.

Keep things casual at this downtown bar with huge outdoor fire pits big enough for the whole gang. Order: $2 mimosas on Sundays.

Lincoln Social Rooftop, 711 N. High St.

This upscale Short North rooftop has comfortable chairs and couches to lounge in by the outdoor fire pit. Order: Shades of Night cocktail.

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Snuggle up by the fire while you watch football. | Photo by @cafesround2

Grandview Cafe’s Round II, 1312 Grandview Ave.

Ask for a spot on the patio near the glass fireplace to stay toasty. Order: Smokey 1932 cocktail.

The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek, 1370 E. Johnstown Rd.

Soak up country-chic vibes at this Gahanna steakhouse, and end the night by the patio firepit. Order: Barn Blend No. 18 bourbon.

Indoor fire pits

If you’d rather opt for indoor dining, these four spots have fireplaces inside:
 
Events
Thursday, Oct. 5
Friday, Oct. 6
  • Fantasia | Friday, Oct. 6 | 8 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $63-$255 | This former “American Idol” star is bringing her big voice to CBUS.
Saturday, Oct. 7
  • Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Walk/Fun Run | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Creekside Park, 123 Mill St., Gahanna | $40 | This family-friendly race supports breast cancer detection for women of color in underserved communities.
  • Unusual Bizarre Art Market | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Studio 18 Art Gallery, 18 Orchard Ln., Columbus | Cost of purchase | Shop from 30+ local artisans and artists selling their unique work.
Sunday, Oct. 8
  • Introduction to Handlettering | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 1:30-3 p.m. | THREAD Grandview, 1110 Chambers Rd., Grandview | $65 | Learn from calligrapher + illustrator Kristin Baisden and receive a beginner’s kit, complete with tracing sheets and lettering tools.
  • Opening Weekend: Beethoven & Bruch | Sunday, Oct. 8 | 7 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 5115, 21 E. Main St., Columbus | $18-$64 | The orchestra will put on a classical music experience.
100+ more events
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News Notes
Development
  • Local developer Casto proposed a mixed-use development with 458 apartment units and commercial space in Dublin. The 114-acre site would be called Avery Crossing if approved by the Dublin Planning & Zoning Commission. The first informal review will be Thursday, Oct. 12. (Columbus Business First)
Festival
  • The 6th annual Mac and Cheese Festival is Friday, Oct. 6 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at The Yard at Easton Town Center — 3989 Merchants Row. Try mac and cheese samples from 15+ restaurants, with proceeds benefiting adolescent and young adult cancer research at OSUCCC – James. Buy tickets.
Family
  • Boo at the Zoo is back at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium every weekend through the end of October. Dress up in your best Halloween costume, go trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo, watch giant pumpkin carvings, and enjoy more fall-themed activities for the whole family.
Coming Soon
  • Piazza Pelino — a new Italian sandwich and gelato concept from the owners of Pelino’s Pasta — is opening at 772 N. High St. in the Short North. The exact opening has yet to be announced. (614now)
Community
  • The City of Columbus is seeking community feedback on “different types of buildings that could someday be built in Columbus.” This request comes as Council updates the zoning code for the first time in 70 years. Take the survey.
Sports
  • FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff show will return to OSU’s campus ahead of Saturday’s homecoming football game against Maryland. See Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, and other cast members preview the game. The stage is already being set outside the Shoe.
Travel
  • How does Going work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and get notified when flight deals to over 900 destinations are 40-90% off.*
Festival

🇮🇹 All things Italian

Food and fun at the Columbus Italian Festival

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The three-day festival celebrates all things in the Italian culture. | Photo by CBUStoday
If pizza and pasta are your love languages, you won’t want to miss Columbus Italian Festival this weekend.

What to expect

The family-friendly festival will run along E. Lincoln Street and will feature 25+ Italian food vendors, live music, and Italian games like bocce ball.

We suggest browsing the festival map before you go.

Timing up the action

The festival will run:
  • Friday, Oct. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 7 from 12 to 11 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 8 from 12 to 7 p.m.

Tickets and parking

Tickets are $10 and are available online or at the entry gate. Children under 12 get in for free.

Free public parking is available at Columbus State Community College off of E. Spring Street. Shuttle buses will run from the parking lot to the festival.

Paid public parking is also available at State Library, 274 E. 1st Ave.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Have you been to El Segundo on High Street? It’s a Cameron Mitchell spot with classic Mexican dishes and great margaritas. I can’t recommend it enough.
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