Bite This will also feature a variety of “spooky” baked goods, like skull shaped bagels called “reapers.” | Photo by CBUStoday
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Columbus, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake. From vegetarian barbecue to vegan baked goods, here are 31 restaurants serving up plant-based fare in CBUS.
The brunch bunch
Bite This, 3009 N. High St.
This shop went viral for its goth aesthetic and delicious-looking bagel bombs. We’re here to confirm they surpass the hype and keep you coming back with a rotating menu that collaborates with local businesses.
Casual eating
Harvest Pizzeria, Multiple locations
Find farm-to-table ingredients at this locally owned pizzeria with six locations, ranging from Clintonville to Dublin.
Wario’s Beef & Pork, Multiple locations Don’t let the name scare you — this East Coast-style sandwich shop is serving up some of the best sandwiches in the country* (*they are Guy Fieri approved). Luckily for vegheads, there’s a vegetarian falafel sandwich made with tomato butter and pickled red onions that is big enough for two meals.
Blooms & Butterflies | Thursday, June 12-Sunday, July 6 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | $0+ | Explore the Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of vibrant butterflies flutter in a tropical paradise with nectar flowers — plus, visit the Metamorphosis Lab to see new butterflies emerge.*
Friday, June 13
Friday Night Flicks: “The Lego Movie” | 6 p.m. | Easton Town Center | Free | Bring the kids, lawn chairs, and cozy blankets for an animated movie fit for the whole family under the stars.
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA | 6:30-8 p.m. | Short North Church | $36 | We’re sorry in advance if all of these iconic songs are stuck in your head after the show, but it’s well worth it to see the Listeso String Quartet bring them to life in a new way.
Saturday, June 14
Pop-up Pickers Club Vintage Market | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Ave | Free | Dig through clothing racks full of retro threads, find accessories, and meet vendors who have full retail fronts across the state.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Columbus Crew | 7:30-10 p.m. | Lower.com Field | It’s time to let our Canadian neighbors know that we aren’t so friendly on the soccer field.
Sunday, June 15
“The Royal Tenenbaums” Beer Tasting | 1-5 p.m. | Grandview Theater & Drafthouse | Spend your Sunday afternoon with a relaxing beer tasting followed by a screening of a hit Wes Anderson film.
Quick — what’s the most difficult highway interchange in Columbus? If you chose I-270 at I-70 and I-71, we agree. And that’s why you should know about these ODOT plans to expand the roads in the area. (10TV)
Coming Soon
Hunan Lion is planning to reopen sometime this year. The popular Chinese restaurant closed in October 2023 due to a fire and has since been remodeling. The owners said to follow along on Facebook for more details about an opening date sometime in August. (Columbus Navigator)
Closed
“Thank you for 124 years,” reads the sign in front of Fifth Ave. Floral Co. The locally owned flower shop officially closed last week after more than a century of business. (614now)
State
State lawmakers approved a $52 million investment to improve bike lanes in 31 counties, including Franklin County. Pickerington, Upper Arlington, and Westerville were all named as targeted central Ohio cities for the funds. (10TV)
Try This
Bicentennial Park is taking a trip back to the 90s on select Tuesdays this summer. The park will host “Tribute Tuesday” featuring live cover bands, including The Pinkertons (Weezer) and Smells Like Nirvana (duh). The first concert is on Tuesday, June 17. (Columbus Navigator)
Civic
Passenger rails in Ohio may be screeching to a halt after lawmakers removed two important provisions. See the details and remember: We’re just the messenger... (Columbus Navigator)
Open
Welcome to UA, Tikka Masala. This is the newest Indian restaurant in Upper Arlington, serving dishes such as its namesake. Save us a slice of garlic naan, please. (614now)
Concert
David Byrne will burn down the house at Mershon Auditorium on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The famed musician, artist, and thinker will also be dropping a new album that same month. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, June 13 at 10 a.m.
Finance
If Yellowstone taught us anything, it’s to protect what’s yours. With gold projected to hit $4,000 an ounce by 2026, a gold IRA is a tax-advantaged way to saddle up for uncertain times.†*
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Happy Thursday. Columbus-based folk group CAAMP released a new album last week titled “Copper Changes Color” and it’s a must-listen. I’ve had it on repeat, and that includes as I was writing this newsletter.
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