Food

• Walk along S. 4th Street to find neighboring options like Mikey’s Late Night Slice, Hadley’s, and Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace.
• Step inside the Ohio Statehouse to grab to-go tacos from HouseTaco, offering both breakfast and lunch options.
• Keep it classy and upscale at Milestone 229, featuring some of the best views of the Scioto Mile while you enjoy your meal.
• Find everything at The North Market — ranging from ramen to Nashville-style chicken.

Drinks

• We highly recommend a Clear Sky Coffee Cream Ale from Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, located at 215 N. 4th St.
• Listen to live music on the weekends at The Walrus (143 E. Main St.) which features 30 draft beers.
• Jackie O’s On Fourth is one of the newest bars and patios in the downtown area, located at 171 N. 4th St.
• Not all drinks need booze. Get your morning started at local roasters like Parable Coffee (149 S. High St.) or The Roosevelt Coffeehouse (300 E. Long St.).

Activities

• Regular bowling can be hard on your wrists and wallet. That’s why we prefer duck pin bowling at Pins Mechanical Co., located at 141 N. 4th St.
• Switch up your regular night out with ax throwing at The Dueling Axes at 309 S. 4th St.
• Make the most of the holiday season with seasonal light displays at Columbus Commons (160 S. High St.) or Franklin Park Conservatory (1777 E. Broad St.)

• The Morning Society | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Wild Goose Creative, 2491 Summit St., Columbus | $5-$10 | Stop in at their final meeting of the year for a day of arts, crafts, and networking.

• An Evening with Judy Collins | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., Downtown | $44-$79 | This Grammy Award-winning musician will be in conversation to talk about her multi-decade career.

• “The Office” Trivia Night | Friday, Dec. 15 | 8-10 p.m. | Sotta Terra, 610 Neil Ave., Columbus | $15 | Create a team to answer a range of questions about this hit NBC show.

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New Jersey Devils | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $60-$315 | Cheer on the Jackets in this Metropolitan Division showdown.

• Ohio State Autumn Commencement | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | Free | Celebrate with the latest batch of Buckeye alumni as they obtain their degrees.

• Columbus City Council approved an expansion to the city’s tax code to make home building easier. Council members hope these new tax breaks help entice developers and builders to plan new apartments and homes in the future. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Dave’s Hot Chicken, known for its hot chicken sliders, is set to open a new location at 1828 N. High St. near campus on Friday, Dec. 15. This is the second CBUS location for the national chain, with the other located at 3590 W. Dublin-Granville Rd. (614now)

• Wells Fargo announced it will open a new office near Easton at 3075 Loyalty Circle. The national bank estimates 350 new jobs will be created. Construction is underway, and full renovations should be completed by 2026. (Columbus Business First)

• Columbus Brewing Company has temporarily closed its taproom at 2555 Harrison Rd. so it can update its menu. The local brewery did not disclose a reopening date and plans to make that announcement via social media. (NBC4)

• Three Dog Night, a multi-award-winning rock band, will perform at Mershon Auditorium on March 9, 2024. The band has been together for more than five decades and is known for hits like “Joy to the World.” Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.

• Winter is nearly here, and the State of Ohio is offering some safety reminders before the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures hit. Our favorite tip? Use an old towel and place it on your windshield during snowy days so you don’t have to scrape ice in the morning. Work smarter, not harder.

• Missed yesterday’s championship parade? Don’t worry — our Crew was there. Head over to CBUStoday’s Instagram for a full recap of yesterday’s festivities.

• The Gravity development continues to be a success in Columbus, but how will it fare in other cities? That’s the bet Kaufman Development is making as it eyes future expansion into new markets, including Austin and Miami. (Columbus Business First)

• Don’t let yourself fall for a scam this holiday season. Threatening phone calls, fake webpages, and bogus QR codes are among the growing list of tactics used by scammers. While the methods may differ, the motive is always the same: to deprive customers of their money or personal information. Suspect a scam? Here’s what to do.*

• We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.

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