🍴6 New Columbus Restaurants To Try This Month

Plus: 😍 This Lake Erie Gem Has A Floating Sauna And A Rooftop Hot Tub

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Chelsea Wiley
April 02, 2025

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

Columbus is on a roll when it comes to new restaurants, and this month’s lineup is looking delicious. We’re talking everything from a Brazilian steakhouse that knows its way around a perfectly grilled cut to a charming new gelato spot in German Village that’s basically a sweet little escape in a cone. Time to make some dinner (and dessert) plans, my friends.

🌻 This Wildflower Wonderland Should Be On Your Summer Bucket List
If you’re anything like me, you’re already making your summer plans. One of my goals, as usual, is to take in as much nature as humanly possible. And there’s where to see a gorgeous array of wildflowers quite like Bigelow Cemetery State Nature Preserve. It’s one of my favorite hidden gems here in Ohio and I can’t wait to hear what you all think about it.

😍 This Lake Erie Gem Has A Floating Sauna And A Rooftop Hot Tub
Speaking of summer plans… if you’re looking for the perfect getaway this summer, I’ve got a suggestion. SōLSTAY has unbeatable views and a great location, especially if you’re a fan of relaxing, having fun, and enjoying roller coasters at Cedar Point. Because sometimes, you just need to sleep on a boat and soak in a rooftop hot tub, you know?

Headlines 📰 

💵 Effective yesterday, Franklin County’s sales tax jumped 0.5% to help fund $2 billion in new transportation projects, including Bus Rapid Transit lines and more sidewalks and bike paths. The new total sales tax rate is now 8%, tying with Cuyahoga County as the highest in Ohio. (NBC4)

🖼️ In just 81 minutes, $500 million worth of art disappeared—and 35 years later, it's still missing. This episode of All Sides with Amy Juravich dives into the world of art theft, including Akron's link to "book breaking," and explores how stolen artwork ends up on the black market and whether it can ever be recovered. (WOSU)

🚨 Franklin County’s tornado siren test scheduled for today has been canceled due to a severe weather threat. We’re facing a moderate risk of severe storms, including flooding, hail, and possible tornadoes, with the highest risk expected this evening through tomorrow. (10TV)

⛈️ Weather: 78 and cloudy, with the potential for severe weather

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Today's Photo 🤳

The Shoot-the-Chutes ride at Olentangy Park

🎢 Back in the day, Columbus was home to four amazing amusement parks, including Minerva, Olentangy, Indianola, and Norwood. From thrilling roller coasters to giant swimming pools, these parks shaped the city's history, with some even leaving behind pieces of their legacy, like the iconic Olentangy carousel still spinning today.

READ MORE: The Lost Amusement Parks Of Columbus

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- Chelsea