12.20.2023

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20 pizza places the Columbus locals love

Would you try “Mac and Cheezus” as the Pizza of the Week at Mikey’s Late Night Slice? | Photo by @latenightslice

We’ve found that no one knows the top pizza spots better than the locals. So, we asked our readers and followers where they’d grab a local slice if it was their last meal on Earth. Here are 18 places they say are worth the dough.

GoreMade Pizza, 936 N. 4th St.

Order a wood-fired pizza with a variety of toppings, including caramelized onions and over-easy eggs.

The Pizza House, 747 E. Lincoln Ave.

Grab a homemade pizza from this downtown spot, which has options for thick dough or gluten-free crust.

Yellow Brick, Multiple locations

Build your own 10, 14, or 16-inch pizza at locations in Franklinton and the East Market.

Try the meatball pizza from Yellow Brick Pizza. | Photo by @yellowbrickpizza

JT’s Pizza, Pub, & Patio, 2390 W. Dublin Granville Rd.

Choose crusts like cajun, garlic butter, and sesame seed. Our readers also recommend hot honey as a drizzle option.

Dante’s Pizza, 3586 Indianola Ave.

The topping options seem endless — try meatballs, hamburger, or zucchini on your pizza. Cauliflower crust is also available.

Paulie Gee’s, 1195 N. High St.

This Short North spot has a wide range of pizzas — including six vegan pies — that are cooked in a wood-fired oven visible from the dining area.

Hounddog’s Pizza, 2657 N. High St.

Customize your crust, size, sauce, and toppings at this Clintonville pizzeria. Our Instagram followers recommended the smokin’ Joe’s crust.

Rubino’s Pizza, 2643 E. Main St.

This is a staple in Bexley, with 10- or 14-inch pizzas on the menu and toppings ranging from anchovies to pickles.

Dewey’s Pizza, Multiple locations

Find locations in Dublin, Grandview, and Worthington, and choose from pizzas with a fig jam base, olive oil, or classic red sauce.

Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know so we can include it next time.

9 more places for pizza

Events

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Christmas Cookie Decorating | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | BrewDog, 96 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester | $45 | Decorate a set of Christmas-themed sugar cookies with royal icing.
My First Nutcracker | Wednesday, Dec. 20-Thursday, Dec. 21 | 11 a.m. | Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown | $24 | BalletMet will put on a shorter show in a more casual environment — the perfect option for kids.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Ohio State Men’s Basketball vs. University of New Orleans | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 6 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $7-$28 | Cheer on the Buckeyes in their last home game of 2023.
Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 4-7 p.m. | Chadwick Arboretum, 2120 Fyffe Rd., Columbus | Free | Take a guided walk through the scenic conifers + RSVP for free parking.

Friday, Dec. 22

Conservatory Aglow | Friday, Dec. 22 | 5-10 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory , 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$27 | Explore the Conservatory as it’s lit up with 1,000+ LED lights.

100+ more events

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Shop

This classy (and easy) gift is 20% off

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse serves a nationally-acclaimed menu that includes U.S.D.A. Prime steaks and fresh raw bar and sushi specialties. | Photo provided by Jeff Ruby

Treat a friend, family member, coworker, or yourself to the ultimate fine dine experience.

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in downtown Columbus provides upscale warmth paired with classy Art Deco style and an eye-catching menu of steaks, seafood + sushi, and a Food Network-acclaimed macaroni and cheese.

Now through Dec. 25, Jeff Ruby gift cards are 20% off — so knock out your holiday shopping (or stock up) with this special offer, available online or in-person. Pro tip: Virtual gift cards make gift giving even easier.

Get 20% off Jeff Ruby gift cards

News Notes

Civic

Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $10.45 per hour starting on January 1, 2024. The 3.5% increase in the new year will only apply to non-tipped employees. (NBC4)

Travel

There are 200,000+ airline seats scheduled out of John Glenn International Airport and Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal today through Tuesday, January 2. This is an 11% increase from this time in 2022. Get prepared for holiday travel by checking out your airport parking options.

Kids

Little Diggers Playspace, a 1,000-sqft sandbox with 200+ sand toys, opened at 6327 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin. The largest sandbox in CBUS is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and admission starts at $12. (614now)

Cause

Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center is inviting the community to take dogs home for holiday sleepovers. Pups can be picked up on Wednesday, Dec. 20 and Thursday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dogs must be returned on Tuesday, Dec. 26 between 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Sports

It’s never too early to start planning for the 2024 Columbus Crew season. The Black and Gold will host the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup at Lower.com Field on March 12. Single-match tickets are expected to go on sale soon.

Watch

There’s still time to get in the holiday spirit at BrewDog’s Short North Pole. The bar is decked out with Christmas decor, and has a variety of seasonal drinks on the menu through New Year’s Day. Watch our experience at the bar.

Kids

🛝 We’re not kiddin’ around

No kidding: 25+ kid-friendly activities in Columbus

The Columbus Museum of Art has many attractions for children. | Photo by @columbusmuseum

If your children are home from school for the holidays, you’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 25 kid-friendly activities around the 614.

🎢 Thrill-seeking fun

Play: CBUS, 535 Lakeview Plaza Blvd.
The city’s largest indoor adventure park has ropes courses and climbing walls.

Scene 75 Entertainment Center, 5033 Tuttle Crossing Blvd.
Find go-karts, inflatables, arcade games, and laser tag.

🎳 Indoor adventures

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus, 157 Easton Town Ctr.
Meet LEGO characters and see mini LEGO masterpieces.

Momi Land, Multiple locations | 🎟️ Family memberships available
Ages eight and under can ride multi-slides and play in ball pits.

🍽️ Foodie families

North Market, Multiple locations
From pizza to bagels to ice cream, even the pickiest eaters can find something at these Dublin and downtown markets.

Our CupCakery, 54 S. High St.
Kids and families can try baking classes, camps, or parties.

The Buy

The Buy 12.20.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

An Apple Watch Series 9 — because the smartwatch is about to get much harder to find. Starting tomorrow, Apple will pull this smartwatch version from its website due to a patent dispute, with in-store purchases ending Sunday, Dec. 24. Other retailers may continue to sell the model until a final decision is made on an import ban. (Forbes)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

Mitch and I had some editor bonding time and went to Studio 614 for a “Paint Your Pet” class, and we had the best time. I painted my family dog, Woodson, and Mitch painted his cat, Malcolm. Watch our reel to see the final results.

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