Columbus Monthly Magazine

10/22/2025

Beloved Upper Arlington diner Chef-O-Nette reopens refreshed while still retaining its vintage charm. Read more below!

Upper Arlington’s beloved diner, Chef-O-Nette, reopens refreshed while still retaining its vintage charm.

10/21/2025

Mark your calendars for Nov. 13! Columbus Monthly’s Cocktail Competition is back at Vitria on the Square, bringing together the city’s most talented bartenders and bar programs for one unforgettable night.

Sip creative Noble Cut Distillery cocktails, enjoy live music, and vote for your favorite entries in categories like most creative, best booth design, and best overall.

Participants include:

Asterisk Supper Club
Barcelona Restaurant
Black Sheep
Grove City Brewing Company + Plum Run Winery
Harvest
House of Spirits Marysville
The Lion
Lindey's
Market Bar
Mezcla
Palm Valley Cocktails
Subourbon
VASCO

Nov. 13, 2025 | 5:30-7:30 PM
Vitria on the Square
Guests must be 21 or older.
Tickets at link in bio!

10/20/2025

Bilal Ahmed, staff attorney at CAIR-Ohio and a former immigration attorney at the International Institute of Akron, shares information on what to do during an encounter with ICE.

An attorney shares information on what to do during an encounter with ICE.

10/20/2025

Chefs and their staffs are struggling with the cost of ICE raids. Immigrants make significant contributions to our food industry. What happens now?

10/16/2025

As it approaches its 50th birthday, Bexley Natural Market is struggling with low inventory and low foot traffic. A new membership structure is designed to help. Plus, soul food restaurant StuffedEnuff opened a sit-down restaurant, and more food news.

As it approaches its 50th birthday, the co-op is struggling with low inventory and low foot traffic. A new membership structure is designed to help.

10/14/2025

Ahead of the newly announced president and CEO, Gateway Film Center board members searched for someone to rally the city's film-loving community. Read more about the independent theater's legacy and future below!

As the independent theater's CEO steps away, Gateway board members are looking for someone to rally Columbus' film-loving community.

10/10/2025

Yani Sheng's High Road Gallery and Studios in Worthington is home to her worldly art repertoire. See more of her studio below!

Yani Sheng's High Road Gallery and Studios in Worthington is home to her worldly art repertoire.

10/09/2025

Eagle Family Candy's owner says a piece of concrete was thrown through the window at the North High Street candy store, but the community was quick to help. Plus, recent restaurant openings and more food news, below.

The shop's owner says a piece of concrete was thrown through the window at the North High Street candy store, but the community was quick to help.

10/07/2025

Get more out of your search for Bigfoot with this guide to visiting Salt Fork State Park and other nearby attractions.

10/07/2025

As the Columbus Jewish community experiences a rise in antisemitism, its members ask for support and solidarity. Read more from JewishColumbus below.

As the Columbus Jewish community experiences a rise in antisemitism, its members ask for support in saying enough is enough.

10/06/2025

The new Eco-Discovery Center at Salt Fork State Park introduces visitors to the legendary cryptid, who just may have a home there. Meet some of the people who know Bigfoot best at the story linked below.

The new Eco-Discovery Center at Salt Fork State Park introduces visitors to the legendary cryptid, who just may have a home there.