🍳 Book your brunch

• Lindey’s Restaurant & Bar — Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features beignets, steak and eggs, and smoked salmon risotto.
• Cameron Mitchell Restaurants — Brunch can be reserved at The Barn at Rocky Fork Creek, Cameron’s American Bistro, and Martini Modern Italian. All CMR locations will require a credit card on file for a reservation.
• VASO — Brunch is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a ham carving station and waffle bar. Tables for two are $100, and tables for four are $200.
• Forbidden Root — The Easter bunny will be on-site from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids 12 and younger can order from a special menu, and adults can enjoy $6 mimosas.

🍰 Delightful desserts

• Resch’s Bakery — Order unique items like birds nest cupcakes or iced chick cookies.
• Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co. — Satisfy your sweet tooth with bunny cakes and Easter-themed cookies.
• Happy Little Treats — Order vegan, homemade desserts like donuts, muffins, poptarts, and oatmeal cream pies.
• Would you rather do the baking yourself? Decorate a bunny cake with a class at Our Cupcakery. All ingredients, tools, and instructions are provided.

• Pop-Up Park Picnic | Thursday, March 21 | 1-5 p.m. | Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway | Donation based | A digital date night box will guide you through spending an evening together in the park.
• The Psychic, A Murdery Mystery of Sorts | Thursday, March 21-Sunday, March 24 | 7:30-9:35 p.m. | Little Theater Off Broadway, 3981 Broadway, Grove City | $15-$20 | The play focuses on a psychic who tells a client her husband has a plan against her.

• Spring Equinox Yoga + Ostara Ritual | Friday, March 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | It Looks Like It’s Open (ILLIO) Studio, 13 E. Tulane Rd., Clintonville | The group ritual session will have flowing yoga poses and journaling opportunities.
• Dave Matthews Night | Friday, March 22 | 7-10 p.m. | The Parlor, 75 E. State St., Downtown | $40 | Dave Matthews’ music will be played by Will Freed in this cover show.
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift | Thursday, March 21 | 7 p.m. | Short North Church, 25 W. 5th Ave., Columbus | $45 | This candelight concert features some of Swift’s top songs, including “All Too Well” and “Anti-Hero.”

• Columbus Wine Walk | Saturday, March 23 | 1-5 p.m. | Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St., Short North | $20 | Stroll through the Short North as you sample wine and light bites.

What to do

• American Sign Museum | This unique museum is dedicated to the art, history, and development of signs throughout American culture.
• Cincinnati Reds | Cheer on Major League Baseball’s first professional team at the Great American Ball Park.
• Revival Vintage Bottle Shop | Discover ultra-rare bourbons during a guided tasting at this Covington, KY hot spot.

Where to eat

• Bouquet | Relax at this urban oasis with craft beer, cocktails, and farm-to-table, seasonally-inspired dishes. (Pro tip: This is a featured stop on The B-Line®, a self-guided bourbon tour.)
• Cafe Mochiko | This nationally-recognized Asian American eatery is known for its ube-flavored pastries and chili ramen.
• Mita’s | Dine on an eclectic variety of tapas inspired by traditional and modern foods of Spain + Latin America.

Where to stay

• The Lytle Park Hotel | Located downtown, this historic hotel is close to the Taft Museum and features luxe amenities like a rooftop with spectacular views.
• Hotel Covington | This historic hotel sings in style, character, and comfort with vintage touches and modern tailoring.

• I Like It Like That — a new cocktail bar — is open at 945 King Ave. in the former The Light of Seven Matchsticks spot inside Natalie’s Grandview. The bar is open Wednesday-Sunday and features vinyl and jukebox music. (614now)

• Hunan Lion, a popular local Chinese restaurant, is reopening soon after closing in 2023 due to a fire. The restaurant said in statement that construction has resumed and an early summer opening is expected. (614now)

• Ohio’s unofficial primary election results are now live. See which candidates won their primary race, including the president, Supreme Court justice, and senator.

• Jon Batiste, a five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz artist, is performing at Southern Theatre on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 27 at 11 a.m.

• The Ohio State men’s basketball team won their first game of the NIT, marking Jake Diebler’s first victory as OSU’s head coach. The Buckeyes advanced to the next round on Saturday, March 23 against Virginia Tech at 7 p.m. at the Schott.

• The OSU women’s basketball team starts NCAA tournament play tomorrow, so it’s time to get familiar with the bracket breakdown. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Ohio State Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
  

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🦋 Stop and smell the roses

🍽️ What’s cookin’?

• An Evening in Paris — Prepare fish, mashed potatoes, and glazed vegetables.
• Date Night: Under the Tuscan Sun — Channel your love for Italian food with rollatini of chicken filled with prosciutto and cheese.
• Spring in Provence — Make a French tuna salad sandwich paired with a vegetable and bean soup.