Following more than three decades of service, an Ohio pizzeria has permanently shuttered one of its two restaurants. Approximately an hour east of Columbus in Zanesville, Picnic Pizza Italian Eatery has closed the doors of its Downtown Zanesville restaurant, which was located at 1250 Maple Ave. Picnic’s Pizza’s other eatery, which is located at 3575…

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There’s another spot to enjoy some nachos and margaritas al fresco. Blue Agave, a popular spot for traditional Mexican food and a huge menu with over 100 items to choose from, opened up a second restaurant in Gahanna, located at 64 Granville St. The new spot offers a cozy ambiance, with warm lighting, plenty of…

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There’s Columbus-style pizza, New York-style pizza, deep-dish pizza, Detroit-style, and even stuffed pizza, which is absolutely not to be confused with deep-dish. Stuffed pizza has become increasingly popular these days, mostly known for the fact there’s an additional layer of dough on top, which is then drenched in a pizza sauce and sometimes topped with…

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Last week, 614Now reported how the popular Downtown pizzeria, OH Pizza & Brew was departing their 88 East Broad St. location inside of the iconic Key Bank building due to landlord disputes.  Two more businesses are now following suit. According to Meg Lower, the Regional Communications Consultant at Key Bank, Key Bank is vacating their…

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Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal highlighted that homicides in American cities are falling at the fastest pace in decades, and Columbus is no exception to that trend. Columbus specifically saw the second highest decline in homicides in big cities, with a 58% decrease, right behind Boston which saw an 82% decrease in homicides…

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It’s officially “Tip Toe Through the Tulips” season, and there’s a spot in Columbus that lets you frolic with almost half a million colorful, blooming tulips, almost transporting you to Holland. Make your way to Timbuk Farms in Granville, OH and prance through a field of flowers, all in a variety of stunning hues. At…

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An Ohio pizzeria known for its extreme pies is hoping to launch a food truck next year, and Columbus could be on its list of stops. Roscoe’s Pizza, which is located about an hour south of Columbus in Corwin, Ohio, opened in 2020, and has gone viral for a number of pizzas, including The Elvis…

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An East-side fried chicken spot known for drumsticks, wings, and Southern-style sides like mashed potatoes and collard greens, quietly closed one of their locations. The Crispy Coop opened a Pickerington location in March of 2021 at 1510 Cross Creeks Blvd., and 3 years later, the franchisees permanently closed the doors, according to The Crispy Coop.…

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The Center for Architecture and Design (CFAD) is excited to announce the 2024 winners of the Voices of Design competition. CFAD’s mission is to make architecture and design accessible to all. CFAD imagines a future Columbus that values architecture and design, genuinely representing the breadth and diversity of our community. The Voices of Design initiative…

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If you’ve driven down Riverside Dr. recently, you may have noticed some giant orange snails in the lawn of the Dublin Arts Council building.  The art exhibit & snails, titled “Dwelling: a Snail’s Journey,” located at 7125 Riverside Dr., was created by a Milan-based artist group called Cracking Art. The group, formed in 1993, has…

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