FOOD & DRINK
Ohio-born chef Guy Fieri shares name for first Columbus restaurant
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Guy Fieri, the celebrity chef whose inaugural Flavortown Festival was set for Columbus then canceled, has announced the name of his new restaurant opening in central Ohio. The Ohio-born restaurateur is launching an Italian concept named “Guy Fieri’s Trattoria” inside Scioto Downs at 6000 S. High Street, the casino announced on […]
It's so nice outside! Can I finally plant?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — With temperatures that are well above average and some fantastic weekends, a lot of people are asking the question, “Can I safely plant now? The answer is “probably,” with a caveat or two. At the moment, the weather pattern is improving for...
Columbus drag queen Nina West returning to compete on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
Watch NBC4’s report on West’s first ‘Drag Race’ competition in 2019 in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Nina West, the Columbus drag queen who was honored with a street named after her in the Short North, is returning to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” to compete in a new season airing this summer. West […]
Fifty Years of Fritz the Nite Owl: How a Columbus DJ Became a Beloved Pop Culture Fixture
During any given year, the Ohio Theatre on East State Street attracts an eclectic array of Central Ohioans. Depending on the show, the historic venue might fill up with symphony lovers, ballet backers or wannabe Broadway babies. Come summertime, the 96-year-old theater honors its heritage as a Loew’s movie palace,...
To-go alcoholic drinks approved for Downtown Columbus and Franklinton
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A plan allowing adults to get their drinks to go Downtown and in Franklinton is moving forward after being approved Monday night by Columbus City Council. Council spent April discussing the Center City DORA proposal. The plan creates a designated area where those 21 and older can walk around with alcoholic […]
$180 million parking garage at John Glenn airport to be built on site of McDonald’s
See an earlier report on the airport terminal plans in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A parking garage project costing nearly $180 million will be built on the site of a McDonald’s at John Glenn International Airport to accompany its upcoming $2 billion terminal. Ground is expected to be broken in early […]
One of 614feast’s ‘Best You’ve Never Heard Of’ restaurants is hidden in a grocery store
“Best You’ve Never Heard Of” is here to shine a light on the under-the-radar spots that make Columbus special. As the author of “614 feast Favorites,” I celebrate a ton of our city’s finest restaurants and dishes. But what about those feast-worthy spots that don’t get talked about enough?
Longtime Columbus radio station ends operations after 33 years
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A longtime Columbus radio station has officially played its last song. Randy Malloy, the president of CD 92.9, posted on Facebook around midnight that WWCD Radio was done as of Sunday. The WWCD brand was around for nearly 34 years and was established in 1990 as...
Adopt Nitro: Northeast Ohio dog spends 2,000+ days waiting in shelter
BROOKFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WOIO) - Nitro has spent most of his five years of life hoping to find his “furever” home, and he’s waiting for you to adopt him from The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project shelter. April 30, which happens to be Adopt a Shelter Pet...
Ohio Goes to the Movies Kicks Off a Yearlong Celebration
Lillian Gish, Clark Gable, Doris Day, Dorothy Dandridge, Paul Newman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Sheen, Halle Berry, Kathryn Hahn, and Columbus’s own Beverly D’Angelo—movie stars, all. They’re also all Ohioans. Did you know that?. Ohio Goes to the Movies wants to make sure you know all...
Tipsy Tacos teaming up with popular bar to open new location
A Columbus taco concept has found a new home inside of a campus-area bar and pool hall. According to owner Daniel McCarthy, Tipsy Tacos is holding the grand opening celebration of its new eatery today, although the eatery has had occasional soft opening runs over last several weeks. The taco...
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