🍴9 Delicious Columbus Restaurants Known For A Single Menu Item

Plus: 😍 Hummingbirds and Charming Small Towns

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Chelsea Wiley
February 24, 2025

Sponsored by Columbus Children’s Theatre 🎭
The Spotlight Series is bringing young talent to center stage! [working title] is a unique, devised production led by CCT alum Ellie Levine, giving young artists the chance to create, perform, and shine. Catch the magic at CCT Studios from February 27 – March 9. Grab your tickets now at columbuschildrenstheatre.org!

Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

We made it through another February weekend, and honestly, this little break from winter we’re having today is going to be epic. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to get outside, consider this your official nudge. Go soak up that sunshine while it lasts! And speaking of things worth leaving the house for… Columbus is packed with incredible restaurants, but some dishes are so legendary, they’re the only reason you need to go. We’re talking about the kinds of meals that people drive across the city for, obsess over, and refuse to share. Think Schmidt’s cream puffs, Katalina’s pancake balls, and the absolute behemoth that is the Thurmanator. If you know, you know. And if you don’t… well, it’s time to fix that.

😍 Hummingbird Season Is Almost Here! Thousands of These Tiny Birds Are Heading to Ohio
Ohio’s tiniest travelers are on their way! Before you know it, thousands of hummingbirds will be migrating through the state. Find out when and where to spot these little gems.

🚗 The Best Small Towns In Ohio For A Day Trip
The Buckeye State is full of charming small towns just waiting to be explored! Whether you're craving a lakeside escape, a historic stroll, or an artsy adventure, this list has the perfect spot for your next getaway.

Headlines 📰 

📡 Back in 1977, Ohio astronomers picked up the Wow! Signal. It was a mysterious, one-time-only radio burst from deep space. Was it aliens or just cosmic noise? WOSU dives into the history of OSU’s Big Ear Telescope and the search for extraterrestrial life. (WOSU)

📲 A group of Ohio State students just launched DuoDate, a new app that makes dating a little less awkward and a lot safer, by turning it into a group activity. With over a year of development and zero pay, these students are betting big on changing the dating game. (NBC4)

🇺🇸 E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. has been making history in Columbus since 1881 as the oldest continuously operating Black-owned business in the U.S. From helping on the Underground Railroad to hauling Union Army supplies, this family-run company’s legacy is built on resilience, service, and community impact. (Dispatch)

🌤️ Weather: 50 and partly sunny

Sponsored by Greater Columbus Arts Council 🎨
Looking for your next night out? Discover captivating art, performances, and more in Columbus this month! Explore the Greater Columbus Arts Council's event calendar to find local arts experiences that move you. For more info, head over to columbusmakesart.com/events.

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🏠 Clear Creek Metro Park is one of my favorite summer destinations, but I have to admit, it’s pretty freaking cozy in the snow too!

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- Chelsea