Sometimes, the cure for the winter blues is simply some crab rangoon and chicken fried rice — or is that just us?
We were on a quest to find the top Chinese restaurants in the city, so we asked our readers to share their local favorites. These are the 11 fortunes they shared:
“In my humble opinion, Lotus Grill in Crosswoods north of 270 belongs at the top of any best restaurant list. The best Pad Thai ever,” said reader Kevin M.
This spot received the most recognition from readers, especially for its elegant decor. However, it’s currently closed due to a kitchen fire and eyeing a spring reopening.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know so we can continue adding to this list.
Events
Friday, Jan. 19
Ohio State Wrestling vs. Maryland Terrapins | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Covelli Center, 2640 Fred Taylor Dr., Campus | $10-$11 | Cheer on the Buckeyes as they hit the mat in this Big Ten showdown.
Saturday, Jan. 20
Tie-Dyeing for Kids | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Brush Crazy, 1299 Bethel Rd., Columbus | $26 | Turn a plain shirt into a tie-dye masterpiece at this kid-friendly art class.
Sunday, Jan. 21
Yoga & Brunch | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Taft’s Brewpourium, 440 W. Broad St., Franklinton | Enjoy a yoga class followed by an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet with beer and mimosas included.
Family Magic Show | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 2-3 p.m. | P3 Magic Theater, 2575 N. High St., Clintonville | $20 | Watch magicians in action at this family-friendly show intended for ages 6+.
Breath & Healing Circle for All Women | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 1-3 p.m. | VIBE Family Chiropractic Studio, 1857 Northwest Blvd., Upper Arlington | $20 | Bring a yoga mat and learn breath-work techniques to release stress.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. tomorrow morning, per the National Weather Service. Anticipate slower commutes today and wind chills in the negatives throughout the weekend. (10TV)
Civic
Governor DeWine announced a $14.9 million investment across 67 counties in Ohio to help those with developmental disabilities. Funds will go towards improving inclusivity through changes like universal changing tables and more community experiences.
Opening
La Loma, an Akron-based Mexican restaurant, is opening at 3051 Northwest Blvd. in Upper Arlington. Renovations are underway now, and an exact opening date hasn’t been announced. (Columbus Business First)
Real Estate
National homebuilder Maronda Homes is behind a 90-townhome project at 7373 Pingue Dr. The townhomes are aimed to be more affordable, and construction should begin by the end of the year. (Columbus Business First)
Today Is
National Popcorn Day. Celebrate with unlimited popcorn refills when you see a movie at AMC Theatres, including locations in Easton, Grove City, Dublin, and Hilliard.
Sports
BonusFinder.com, an online sportsbooks and casino portal, reported that 18.5% of Columbus residents are more concerned with their partner cheering for the same sports team than sharing the same political views. Do you agree with this? Let us know. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Watch
We stopped by the new Kura Revolving Sushi Bar near Polaris. Watch how the conveyor belt works to bring sushi around the restaurant.
Finance
Erasing interest on purchases and balance transfers into 2025 can really make a difference. Throw in no annual fee, and there’s no wonder why thousands are lining up for these cards.*
Sports
🏀 Grab tickets to the Caitlin Clark show
Ohio State women’s hoops will host Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes
Ohio State women’s hoops tickets have never gone for $500+ per seat — but that’s what happens when one of basketball’s brightest stars comes to town.
The Buckeyes will face the Iowa Hawkeyes and welcome Caitlin Clark — who has been deemed one of the greatest women’s college basketball players of all-time — on Sunday, Jan. 21 at 12 p.m. Here are quick hitters on the remarkable senior guard:
She is the first Division-I player to have the following statline: 3,000+ points, 900+ assists, and 800+ rebounds.
She is Iowa basketball’s all-time leading scorer and has had nearly 50 games with 30+ points.
She currently has name, image, and likeness deals with major brands, including Nike and Gatorade.
The Schottenstein Center is opening the upper bowl for general admission tickets starting at $39. Designated seats range from $200-$1,000+.
“The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal.” Written by happiness and relationship coach Dr. Sophia Godkin, this journal inspires gratitude with prompts to answer every day — and it only takes five minutes.
Remember when you asked if you thought I could dig a ball hit from All-American and Team USA member Jacob Pasteur? The results are in... here’s how I did against the OSU men’s volleyball star.
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