12.07.2023

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Food

This Ohio cheese gift guide is too gouda to be true

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An assortment of Ohio cheeses on a wooden board.

Seen here: Sulguni with spice, camembert, blue cheese, parmesan, maasdam, and brie cheese with rosemary and pepper. | Photo provided by the American Diary Association Mideast

They say you never forget your first kiss —or the bliss of your first bite of cheese. But what you may not know is that the cheese you’ve enjoyed all these years may have originated right here in Ohio.

The Buckeye State is home to nearly 30 cheesemakers, some of which have been churning out local favorites since the turn of the century. In fact, Baby Swiss cheese was invented right here in Millersburg, Ohio, by Guggisberg Cheese.

If you’re on the hunt this holiday season for local, tasty + one-of-a-kind gifts, consider a stop at ShopOhioCheese.com – a savory destination for all things Ohio cheese with specialty cheesemaker’s gifts curated by the American Dairy Association Mideast.

Here’s some of our favorites that’ll have you saying, “You brie-long with me.”

An assortment of Guggisberg cheese on a wooden table — Ohio produces a huge variety of cheeses, from sharp to savory.
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Photo provided by the American Dairy Association Mideast

Ohio cheese gift guide

Our top picks include:

Pearl Valley Cheese’s Swiss cheese was named the Grand Champion at the 2023 Ohio State Fair. You can sample it alongside an award-winning Colby cheese in the tantalizing Pearl Valley Treasure Box.
Ohio State Buckeyes fans will forget all about the loss to Michigan, or at least drown their tears in cheese, with this wildly popular Buckeye Box.
The craft beer lover on your list will eat up the North Country Charcuterie’s Beer Lover’s Charcuterie Kit.
The Fun Flight six-pack, featuring the aforementioned Baby Swiss cheese alongside savory picks like Bruschetta Jack and Smoked Bacon and Black Pepper Cheese.

All cheesy gifts featured at ShopOhioCheese.com can be ordered online and shipped anywhere in the US, meaning even your out-of-state cousins can enjoy a little slice of home. From traditional styles to imaginative flavors, shopping local Ohio cheeses is as “cheesy as pie” (that’s the last one, we swear).

Curious how the cheese industry got its start in Ohio? Keep reading for cheese trivia inspo — plus get a handy guide for entertaining with dairy.

More Ohio cheese, if you please

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A. Swiss
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C. Cheddar
D. Pepper Jack

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Events

Thursday, Dec. 7

Stand-Up Surprise | Thursday, Dec. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | The Nest Theatre, 2643 N. High St., Old North | $8.50 | This two-part show features an open mic + a variety of local performers selected from the crowd at random.

Friday, Dec. 8

Karaoke Night | Friday, Dec. 8 | 9-10 p.m. | The Kee, 225 Neilston St., Downtown | Free | Sing your favorite songs on stage + enjoy drinks in downtown’s newest event space.

Saturday, Dec. 9

Public Skate Night | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 4-7 p.m. | United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Rd., Columbus | $9 | Bring your own skates or rent a pair for $5.

Sunday, Dec. 10

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 1 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $50-$305 | Cheer on the Jackets as they face one of the top teams in the Atlantic Division.

Monday, Dec. 11

Dirty Honey | Monday, Dec. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | The Bluestone, 583 E. Broad St., Downtown | $25-$31 | Jam out to this modern rock band from Los Angeles with 475,000+ monthly listeners on Spotify.

Tuesday, Dec. 12

12 Doughs of the Holidays | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Our CupCakery, 54 S. High St., Dublin | $69-$120 | Make 12 different cookies from one dough + a few extra ingredients at this hands-on class.

100+ more local events

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Sweetgreen, a Los Angeles-based fast-casual restaurant, will open at 700 N. High St. in the Short North in 2024. The healthy eating establishment is known for its power bowls and salads that are packed with nutritious, fresh ingredients.

Opening

JT’s Pizza & Pub, a central Ohio-based restaurant, is opening a new location inside the Southern Station in Grandview Heights. The expansion should be finished sometime in 2024, according to a Facebook post by the business.

Pets

Keep your pup safe this winter by taking it to the Franklin County Dog Shelter’s free drive-thru vaccine clinic on Saturday, Dec. 9. The clinic is located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd. and opens at 9 a.m. Both the DA2PP + Bordetella vaccines will be available.

Sports

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. keeps racking up the awards. The star athlete was just named the Associated Press Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year. Additionally, Harrison is an AP Big Ten first-team pick for the second straight year. (10TV)

Concert

Over The Rhine, a Cincinnati-based husband-and-wife band, will perform at Lincoln Theatre on Feb. 9, 2024 for a Valentine’s Day show. Tickets start at $32 and go on sale Friday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m.

Holiday

This evening marks the beginning of Hanukkah — the Jewish Festival of Lights. Celebrate with local organizations by finding events through Experience Columbus’ helpful guide.

Pets

Step one of your dog’s wellness journey: Nom Nom. The vet nutritionist-developed meals are perfectly portioned for a vibrant, joyful life. Get 50% off your first order.*

Ranked

📍 Flavortown, USA

Columbus ranked among top foodie cities to visit in 2024

Budd Dairy Food Hall is located at 1086 N. 4th St. | Photo by @budddairyfoodhall

There’s nothing like a home cooked meal — especially when home is Columbus.

And, you don’t have to take our word for it. Just ask Essence Magazine, a modern publication dedicated to Black women. It recently released its top foodie destinations to visit in 2024, and CBUS made the cut.

“Don’t laugh. Columbus has gastronomical game,” wrote Sheryl Nance-Nash, author of the Essence article. “Take it from me, you’ll be impressed with what’s cooking in Columbus.”

Sheryl also gave shoutouts. She tipped her cap to Chef BJ Lieberman and Hiraeth + Chef Sadaya “Daisy” Lewis and Modern Southern Table in Budd Dairy Food Hall.

This isn’t a small feat, either. Other cities on this list include Paris, Barcelona, and Mexico City.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Time flies when you are having fun. I celebrated my two-year anniversary with CBUStoday + 6AM City yesterday and couldn’t be happier. Here’s to more late nights, early mornings, and busy afternoons — I wouldn’t have it any other way. Cheers.

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