The Easter brunch menu at Lindey’s will be available from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Photo by @lindeysrestaurant
Easter is Sunday, April 20, and we have local brunch specials and bakery treats for you to try. Let’s hop to the happenings.
Easter meals
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 are available for up to six guests.
Easter desserts
Resch’s Bakery — Order unique items like birds nest cupcakes or iced chick cookies.
Happy Little Treats — Order vegan, homemade desserts like donuts, muffins, poptarts, and oatmeal cream pies.
Events
Events
Thursday, April 3
CMA After Hours | 5-9 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art | $10+ | Enjoy an art history happy hour with cocktails from Schokko Café and a 30-minute tour of the museum.
Friday, April 4
Columbus Symphony: Bach & Brahms | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Ohio Theatre | Hear Columbus’ very own concertmaster Joanna Frankel and principal oboist Hugo Souza perform Bach’s C minor.
Columbus Clippers vs. St. Paul Saints | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park | $8+ | If the rain stays away, the Clip Show will play — root for the Clippers all weekend long as their first home series concludes.
Saturday, April 5
The Columbus Fitness Sampler | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Kee | $35+ | Get your sweat on with 25-minute sessions with a variety of fitness clubs including Club Pilates and GoYoga.
Monster Jam | 1 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $24+ | See massive monster trucks complete epic tricks in this live show running through the weekend.
Sunday, April 6
Bottles & Bingo | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Mastro’s Steakhouse | $125 | Head to Columbus’ newest steakhouse at Easton for a curated flight of red and white wines, light bites, and a game of bingo.
"Clue: A Walking Mystery” is coming to the Short North. The classic board game will come to life May 15-June 15 as participants can gather clues from popular neighborhood spots to solve a mystery. Tickets start at $39 and are on sale now.
Plan Ahead
The lineup is out for 2025 Nationwide Picnic with the Pops. Performances include Rick Ross and The Ohio State Marching Band at the Columbus Commons outdoor shows running through June and July.
Opening
The live music bar Bristol Republic is closing its Short North location and relocating to Dublin’s Bridge Park later this year. The new location will be a multi-level, 6,500-sqft space.
Watch
Did you know there’s a build-your-own flower bouquet shop in the Short North? Here’s what to expect at Blossom Flower Bar.
Concert
Grab your cowboy boots, CBUS. Country singer Cody Johnson with hits like “Til You Can’t” is coming Nationwide Arena on Saturday, Sept. 20. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m.
Trending
LeBron James is a certified Buckeye for life. He was seen crossing on the “m” in James on his Ohio State-inspired sneakers. Go Bucks.
Show
British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons is taking the stage at Nationwide Arena on Sunday, Oct. 12. Grab tickets tomorrow starting at 10 a.m.
Sports
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🥂 Sip back and relax
Forno is a great spot if you’re looking for a fruity or sugary drink. | Photo via @fornoshortnorth
For our glass half fullkinda people, happy hours in Columbus are where it’s at. Here are 25 places across five CBUS suburbs with amazing drink specials.
Short North
The Pearl | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Sip on half-off cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurants gastropub. Plus, $3 oysters.
Grandview
Third & Hollywood | Monday-Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. | Stop in for $3 off all drinks and starters. Hanna recommends the strawberry basil mojito for a perfect sip of summer.
Dublin
Mezzo | Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. | The deals include $5 glasses of wine, $7 well cocktails, and $1 off all beers and ciders. Though we’ve got our eye on the High Noon Bucket for $25.
German Village
South Village Grille | Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. +
Saturday-Sunday, 3-5 p.m. | Small plates are discounted, select wines are $8, and cocktails are $10.
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I tried the new menu at Little West Tavern this week, and every dish was phenomenal. From apps to main dishes to dessert, here’s what you can expect at the downtown spot.