Struggling with the cold, dreary weather? Have no fear! We’ve just developed a winter wellness plan that’s 50% caffeine, 50% chocolate, and 100% delightful. All you have to do is visit Winans Coffee & Chocolate in Grandview.
No One Goes to This Worthington Pizza Spot Just for the Pizza… They Go for Everything That Comes With It
If you think you know the M.O. for a pizza shop, Borgata Pizza Cafe is here to ruin your expectations in the best way possible.
Pizza Up Front, Bourbon in the Back: The Short North Spot Delivering an Unbeatable, 2-for-1 Experience For Your Tastebuds
Sitting right on High Street, this killer Short North spot is half New York pizza shop, half cocktail lounge… literally.
If Your Perfect Night is Whiskey, Snacks & Talking Trash Over Pac-Man, Noble Cut is Calling
Noble Cut is bringing the whiskey, bar bites, and pinball to the table… you just have to show up. And trust us, you won’t regret it.
Powell’s Welcoming Tuscan Hideaway Serving Steaks, 1-lb Lasagna, & Authentic Italian Vibes You Can’t Help But Love
When you dine at Vittoria, you eat well (obviously), you feel looked after (naturally), and you leave with the rare combo of full, relaxed, and a little smug you picked the right spot.
The Clintonville Shop Bringing the Desert Plants of Phoenix to Your Living Room. Literally.
Stepping into The Brass Hand is like stepping into someone’s whimsical desert dream: warm, vibrant, earthy. Some of the cool kids might even describe it as psychedelic.
Garlic Knots Worth Fetching: The Dublin Pizzeria Locals Keep Voting #1
Community heart, crispy edges, and enough dog puns to send your high school English teacher into an existential tailspin.
Imported Meats, Local Glory: The East Market Eatery with BSE (Big Sandwich Energy)
If the sandwich you’re eating doesn’t require two hands, a high-functioning jaw, and a pallet of napkins, can you even call it a sandwich?
This October, You’re Part of the Story in Columbus’ Immersive (and Spooky) Wizard of Oz Experience
This Halloween season, the Columbus Children’s Theatre has taken over an office building and transformed it into something truly wild: In The Land of Oz, an 8,000-square-foot immersive experience that’s equal parts haunted house and interactive play.
Haunted Mirrors, Ouija Boards & Getting Slapped by a Bartender. All in a trip to Bossy Grrls.
If you’re looking for a bar that’s way more than just drinks and music, let me introduce you to Bossy Grrl’s Pin Up Joint in the Old North.
This Underrated Burger Truck Hiding in the Old North is Serving Sandwiches the Size of Your Head
If you’re wandering around Old North and see people walking around with burgers the size of a brick, congrats, you’ve stumbled upon the stomping grounds of one of the most underrated burger joints in the city… Jetpack’s Burgers.
Did You Stop Drinking Because It’s Getting Too Expensive? This Spot in Victorian Village Will Get You Off the Wagon
The Bottle Shop is proof you can still drink well in Columbus without emptying your bank account.
This German Village Restaurant Has a Sushi Speakeasy Hiding Within its Walls…
It feels like you’ve stepped into a completely different restaurant without ever leaving German Village.
You’ve Walked Past This Restaurant Hundreds of Times – Everybody is Sleeping On This Gem in the Short North
If there’s one meal in the Short North you won’t want to share with anyone, it’s at The Rossi Kitchen & Bar.
Girl Dinner, Happy Hour, & Brunch? This Tavern-Meets-Coastal-Vibes Seriously Does it All
Looking for a place that tastes like your neighborhood tavern with an elevated twist but feels like a hidden gem on the coast? Liberty Tavern is exactly that place.
The Hidden Italian Market in Dublin That Serves 5-Pound Calzones, Wine, and Incredible Cannoli
This family-owned Italian grocery store in Dublin is one of Central Ohio’s most underrated food havens.
This Asian Fusion Spot in Columbus Has a Hidden Bowl You Can Only Get 15 Hours a Week… and It’s Only $6
We came to Bendi Wok N’ Bar for the messy fries. We stayed because we accidentally fell in love with a secretive Samurai Bowl and a cocktail named after Fairly Odd Parents (2000s kids, where you at?)
Your Ex Can’t Give You THIS Kind of Mustache Ride. Just Saying.
There are a lot of taco spots in Columbus. Some are classic, some are trendy, and some just go completely off the rails. Local Cantina is a combination of all three, in the best possible way.
This Cocktail Bar is Getting Cheeky With Their Menu 🍑
It’s not just a neighborhood cocktail bar and bottle shop, folks. It’s a full-blown fever dream where the cocktails go down smooth and the wine selection is superb.
Columbus Businesses: Want to Turn Your Slow Days Into a Packed House? – Here’s How
After 2 years of helping locals discover the best things to do in Columbus and Central Ohio, we’re officially opening the doors to something new: Step Out Columbus advertising for local brick-and-mortar businesses.
Finding This Speakeasy Wasn’t Hard. Trying to Escape It Was.
The worst part about this experience is that I really want to tell you all the cool stuff that happens inside the speakeasy… but I physically can’t. Not because I signed an NDA, but because spoiling it would be a crime against fun itself.






















