🏙️ A New Boho-Chic Rooftop Restaurant Is Coming Soon

Plus: 😍 5 Unique Small Towns Near Columbus Worth Exploring

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Chelsea Wiley
May 15, 2025

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Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

There’s just something about a rooftop bar that makes everything feel a little more magical. Maybe it’s the breeze, maybe it’s the view, but either way, I’m always down to check out a new rooftop spot when one opens in Columbus. That’s why I was especially excited to hear what’s coming to the top of the AC Hotel Downtown. A beloved spot is wrapping things up this summer, but something fresh (and seriously stunning) is on the way. With Mediterranean-inspired design, a modern American menu influenced by European flavors, and a focus on shareable small plates, the view kind of seems like it’s just a bonus.

😍 5 Unique Small Towns Near Columbus Worth Exploring
Looking for a quick escape? These charming small towns near Columbus are packed with personality, history, and unexpected finds (like the World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock).

🍴The Best Waterfront Restaurants In Ohio
There’s nothing like dinner with a view. From lakeside patios to restaurants over rushing rivers, these Ohio restaurants serve up great food with a side of scenic beauty.

Headlines 📰 

🩷 Jill York, a breast cancer survivor, discovered her diagnosis through a routine mammogram during the pandemic, despite having no family history. Now back in Columbus, she’s helping plan this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, hoping to inspire others with early detection and resilience. (NBC4)

🪴 Curious about composting or battling backyard pests? Franklin County’s Master Gardeners share expert tips and take listener questions in this springtime gardening episode. (WOSU)

🚧 A new study finds that nearly all of Columbus is slowly sinking due to urban land subsidence, posing long-term risks to infrastructure. With 98% of the city affected, officials say the findings highlight the need for climate resilience and improved structural protections. (Axios Columbus)

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- Chelsea