Bite This will also feature a variety of “spooky” baked goods, like skull shaped bagels called “reapers.” | Photo by CBUStoday
Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs, fried chicken and waffles, or mind-blowing Bloody Marys, we listed a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em.
Weekday wonders
George’s Beechwold Diner | Daily | Grab a seat at the bar or cozy up into a booth while you eat classic diner plates ranging from eggs and toast to club sandwiches.
Global Gallery | Daily | This locally owned coffee shop is a quick and sneaky way to pick up a bagel bomb from Bite This (keep scrolling for more on this shop). We especially love the breakfast casserole bagel bomb with an iced coffee.
Quick and easy
Bite This! By Annie | Daily | As big Halloween fans, we love the overall vibe at this North High Street bakery in Clintonville. And their freshly baked goods like bagel bombs (bagels stuffed with various ingredients), brownies, and more are scary good.
COSI After Dark: The Science of Ice Cream | 6:30 p.m. | COSI | $45+ | You scream, they scream, we all scream for science-based ice cream pop-ups at COSI; just leave the kiddos at home this time.
Friday, Aug. 15
Yoga on the Square | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Easton Town Center | Free | Bring your mat and water bottle for an early morning flow in the heart of town.
Cocktails at the Conservatory: Paws & Pints | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | $30+ | No need to feel guilty about leaving your pup at home — they’re welcome at this dog-friendly event that will surely have a few Instagrammable moments.
Saturday, Aug. 16
The Columbus Margarita Festival | 12-6 p.m. | Gravity Experience Park | $7+ | Kick-start your weekend by sampling 10 over-ice margaritas while stopping by local spots in Franklinton.
August SaturDAY Party | 2 p.m. | Easton Town Center | Free | If you can’t make it to Franklinton, head over to Easton for an all-day dance party with discounted drinks like espresso martinis.
Sunday, Aug. 17
LCD Soundsystem | 6 p.m. | KEMBA Live! | $102+ | This Grammy Award-winning band is known for their blend of dance, disco, and punk, making for a one-of-a-kind sound that fans have adored for decades.
Monday, Aug. 18
Monday Night Trivia | 7-8:30 p.m. | Station House 81| Gather your team and get ready to compete over appetizers, barbecue, sandwiches, and cold drinks.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Columbus Clippers | 6:15 p.m. | Huntington Park | $8+ | It’s Dime-A-Dog Night, so come hungry for some franks, and more importantly, a Clippers win.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 20-Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Free | Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health + beauty products — plus, kids can join the weekly Veggie Champs rewards activity.*
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Two Nationwide Plaza, an 18-story building in downtown Columbus, could be converted from business offices into residential space if approved by the city. An application was submitted at the beginning of the month and will be reviewed on Thursday, Aug. 28. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Travel
Multiple airlines are now offering flights from Columbus to cities where Ohio State will play away games this year. The best one in our book? Saturday, Sept. 27 at Washington in arguably one of the most beautiful stadiums in the country (besides The Shoe, obviously). (FOX8)
Real Estate
Bexley was ranked the No. 10 hottest zip code in the US in a new study by Realtor. The median cost of a home in the 43209 area is $439,000, which is fourth lowest of all 10 cities. Strongsville, Ohio also made the rankings at No. 6.
Legacy
The Columbus Blue Jackets honored the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau and celebrated his late 32nd birthday with a post on Instagram. Meredith Gaudreau and her sister-in-law Madeline Gaudreau spoke with ABC News for the first time in a year about losing Johnny and his brother Matthew.
State
Rumpke Waste & Recycling reported nine fires caused by improperly disposed batteries across Ohio last month, including five in Columbus. Officials with the company remind Ohioans to not throw them in the recycling bin, but rather in designated drop-off locations for hazardous material. (10TV)
Shop
If you close it, Spirit Halloween will come. The nationwide costume supplier is already announcing its opening plans for the Halloween season and Columbus is getting two locations. One will be in Polaris and the other will be at Easton. (NBC4)
Listen
Ohio State football kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 30, and athletes like junior defensive back Jermaine Matthews Jr. may need to step into bigger leadership roles. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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Circle S Farm, located in Grove City, unveiled its 13-acre corn maze and it’s one for the history books. The two love birds — farmer Tim and partner Caroline — hopped in a plane to fly over the creation, and maybe more importantly, she said yes.
Just like the post said, there’s some extra love in the air at the farm. Right now, there are 1+ million sunflowers across seven acres on display. Starting mid-September, they will be in full fall mode with pumpkins, hay rides, and of course, a corn maze.
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