For #DrinkUpColumbus, we’re issuing a challenge to all the coffee-crazed Columbusites out there. Our team has created a coffee crawl map — because why should pubs have all the fun?
To make this java journey doable, we’re sticking to recommendations in the Short North. Here are the five locations on the official CBUStoday Coffee Crawl.
A cold brew with almond milk from One Line. | Photo by @theCBUStoday
Sip back a honey latte, which is made with honey from Honeyrun Farm in Williamsport, Ohio. This honey is combined with rose, cacao, fresh espresso, and milk for one of One Line’s most popular drinks.
Located inside the Graduate Columbus hotel, this coffee shop offers cortados, cappuccinos,and hot chocolate (for the little ones who want a hot drink). Plus, pair your caffeinated drink with a BEC — bacon, egg, and cheese on brioche.
With seasonal menu options like the horchata milkshake latte, we recommend checking with a barista to see what they are serving up before ordering. Or, try a cold brew with dairy + non-dairy options from Snowville Creamery, a non-GMO farm in Pomeroy, Ohio.
With a vendor stand in the North Market, round out your crawl with a freshly brewed latte + reward yourself with a bagel from Block’s Bagels, just a few stands away. Pro tip: City Editor Mitch recommends a toasted everything bagel with jalapeño cream cheese.
Have a tea fan tagging along? Find teas from all around the world as this menu features nine different countries or cultures and their takes on tea. Pro tip: ZenCha also has homemade bubble tea.
Ready to get on the grind and complete this crawl yourself? Tag us in your photos on social mediawith #CBUStoday.
Columbus Food & Wine Festival | Fri., July 29-Sat., July 30 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Goodale Station, 569 N. High St. | Free | This free to attend event offers paid wine and food pairing options from local chefs. 🍷
Foreigner | Fri., July 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Ohio Expo Center + State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave. | $50+ | This classic rock band that originated from the 1970s will be playing all of its greatest hits like “Cold as Ice” + “Hot Blooded.” 🎸
Saturday
Public Roller Skate Night | Sat., July 30 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Skate Zone 71, 4900 Evanswood Dr. | $9+ | Dance + skate the night away to the current top 40 hits including hip-hop, pop, and R&B. 🛼
Summer of Grilling | Sat., July 30 | 1 p.m. | Sur La Table, 3990 New Bond St. | $89 | If you can’t take the heat, get out to the grill, and perfect grilled corn, flank steak, and vegetable chip recipes. 🌽
Columbus Seltzerland- The Ultimate Hard Seltzer Festival | Sat., July 30 | 1-5 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way | $29+ | Enjoy this one-of-a-kind immersive experience spending the afternoon tasting 100+ unique hard seltzers.
Sunday
Land-Grant Brewing Music Market | Sun., July 31 | 3-7 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St. | Free | Enjoy live music from Eric Rollin & Friends + browse vendors at this market curated by Aly Moore of Good Land Brand. 🛍
Strength in Colors 5K + Kids Dash | Sun., July 31 | 7:30-11:30 a.m. | 7049 Big Walnut Rd. | $30+ | Participate in this 5K either in-person or virtually + support bringing awareness to HPV-related cancers.
Chris Brown + Lil Baby | Sun., July 31 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. | $59+ | Hip-hop artist Chris Brown, known for Billboard topping hits like “Kiss, Kiss” is joined by rap artist Lil Baby. 🎶
Monday
Buzzer Trivia | Mon., August 1 | 7 p.m. | The Railhouse, 212 Kelton Ave. | Free | Get your competition on + your team together for buzzer-style trivia at The Railhouse.
Monday Karaoke | Mon., August 1 | 10 p.m. | Union Cafe, 782 N. High St. | Free | Sing your heart out + enjoy $5 jumbo cocktails on Mondays at Union Cafe. 🎤
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Marvin’s Restaurant and Lounge is now open in the Brewery District at 460 S. Front St. The restaurant fills the former space of Basil Thai and serves American-style food like sliders, chicken and waffles+ shrimp and grits. 🍗 (The Columbus Dispatch)
Try This
Natalie’s Coal Fired Pizza in Worthingtoncelebrates its 10 year anniversary on Sunday for a special night show featuring Whirlybirds. This local jazz fusion band performs at 8 p.m. and will play a mix of funk, jazz, and punk rock. Tickets are available now. 🎶 (Columbus Underground)
Festival
The Dublin Irish Festival is back at Coffman Park on Fri., Aug. 5-Sun., Aug., 7. The festival features live Irish music, food and drinks, and activities for kids. Plus, on Thurs., Aug., 4, join festival goers for a 5K + Kid Dash starting at 6:45 p.m. 🍀 (FOX28)
Civic
Columbus City Council approved$1 million in emergency funding to continue supporting the work of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. The nonprofit said this money will be used to stock its low inventory as it aims to serve more than 77.5 million lbs of food this year. 💰 (10TV)
Closed
Woody’s Wing House, a chicken wing restaurant in Hilliard, permanently closed on Wednesday after opening in the area in 2021. The local restaurant still has one other location in the city, which is in Worthington at 161 E. Campus View Blvd. (614now)
Number
$4 million. That is now the biggest donation the Columbus Urban League has ever received. The organization received this from Alexis Jacob, former Columbus Fair Auto Auction owner, who died last June + left it as a gift. (Columbus Business First)
Biz
This is the suite life. Mint House, located inside the High and Cherry Apartments, is a new hotel service where guests can stayfor months at a time. When staying here, guests will sleep in a fully furnished apartment, but with all the amenities of a hotel like daily cleaning + room service. 🏨 (Columbus Business First)
Sports
Oliver Bjorkstrand, who spent the last seven seasons with CBJ, was traded to the Seattle Kraken for future third and fourth round draft picks. Thanks for all the memories, Oliver, and take care of him for us, SEAtoday. 🏒
Announced
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Local
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