🍹A Columbus Bar Is Turning Into A Temporary Tiki Bar

Plus: 👨‍🍳 This Columbus Chef Just Said Yes To 24 Straight Hours Of Cooking On National TV

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Chelsea Wiley
March 26, 2026

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Columbus might not scream tropical getaway, but we do have a surprisingly deep history with tiki, and it turns out that energy isn’t going anywhere. A new pop-up at Budd Dairy is leaning all the way in, bringing island vibes, over-the-top cocktails, and a little midwestern escapism to Columbus. It’s the kind of thing that feels especially welcome this time of year, when we’re all ready to say goodbye to 40 degree temps and gray, rainy days. And if you’ve ever wished you could trade your usual Friday night for something a little more fun, this might be your move.

👨‍🍳 This Columbus Chef Just Said Yes To 24 Straight Hours Of Cooking On National TV
A Columbus chef just signed up for 24 straight hours of cooking on national TV, which sounds equal parts impressive and slightly unhinged. Avishar Barua said yes anyway, and we can’t wait to watch.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ‘Outlander In Concert’ Brings The Highlands To Columbus This October
Outlander is coming to Columbus as a live concert experience, and yes, it’s bringing all the music and emotions with it. Tickets go on sale Friday, so consider this your gentle warning.

Headlines 📰 

👏 A new monument honoring Ohio women is finally coming to the Statehouse, and it’s been years in the making. Here’s what to know before the groundbreaking. (Axios Columbus)

😍 The Columbus Zoo just welcomed one of the rarest baby animals around, and yes, it’s called a puggle. It’s tiny, spiky, and a pretty big deal. (Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)

💧 Proposed changes to the Big Darby Accord could reshape how development happens in one of Central Ohio’s most environmentally sensitive areas. Supporters say it allows for growth, while critics worry it could put the creek’s water quality and wildlife at risk. (WOSU)

🌥️ Weather: 77 and partly sunny, with a chance of showers

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🏒 The Best Things To Do This March In Columbus

March is almost over, and it was jam packed. But it’s not over yet! Here’s what is going on around town for the rest of the month!

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🌳 Have you ever visited Holden Arboretum? They have a fantastic tower and canopy walk that open next week, so if you haven’t made it up there yet, your timing could be perfect!

READ MORE: 😍 This Ohio Arboretum Has A 500 ft. Long Canopy Walk (And So Much More)

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