Monday, May 15 2017

Here are the 17 best places to go in Columbus when you're craving nachos.

May 15, 2017

Hello Monday. It's James.

If I could throw health and common sense out the window and live forever on one food, it's very possible I would choose nachos. That's why I was thrilled to see this piece from Madeline Keener. I had no idea Columbus was filled with so many excellent places to order nachos, and now I have a long list of spots to hit in the coming months (... or weeks, don't judge.) 

The Rundown:Weather: 76. Mostly sunny. Should be a gorgeous day.To do: Are you a table tennis whiz? Show it off tonight at Pins Mechanical Co. at their no holds barred ping pong tournament, offering prizes and the latest brews from Fat Heads. Check out all the details here.

Navigator Originals:Unique Outdoor Trips Within Three Hours Of The CityWe are so excited for the better weather that's finally here. There are so many great outdoor activities to do around Columbus and the rest of Ohio, and Zoey Miller takes a look at 7 activities to put on your summer planning list.Ride Don’t Drive For Columbus Craft Beer WeekIt's Columbus Craft Beer Week, and COTA and Hopper Cart both want to be your designated driver. Check out this post by Chelsea Wiley with maps and details and get your Craft Beer Week started right.14 Breweries To Follow On Instagram From The #61PourAs you can tell by now, we have the Columbus Craft Beer beat covered. Here's 14 breweries to check out on Instagram so that you can keep up on events, specialty brews, and and what's going on in the Columbus beer community.

If you didn't grow up in Columbus, you might not realize Columbus has a great boating lake just 30 minutes away, dotted with islands and vacation rentals. Check out our guide to Buckeye Lake restaurants, lodging, marinas, and things to do.

The Monday Conversation:

Did you know many of the more "desirable" school districts in Central Ohio hire private investigators to check into residency issues? Bexley, Upper Arlington, Dublin, Westerville, and Licking Heights are some of the districts mentioned in this Dispatch article. [Dispatch/Gilchrist]The Dispatch takes a look at the Old Oaks neighborhood. Is it up and coming? Property values are up 22% in the past two years. The variety of architecture and good housing stock makes the area attractive. [Dispatch/Weiker]

Longread for your lunch break:I never would have thought I'd envy the life of a 20 year old golf course management major at a Baptist college in North Carolina, but that was before I read the tale of Matt Nelson.Nelson is the creator and operator of the Twitter account @dog_rates (a Columbus Navigator office favorite), a business endeavor that has gained him two million followers, a book deal, and five figures a month in merch sales.12/10 article, would read again.Esquire: Pet Project: While you're looking at pictures of puppers to take your mind off the collapse of society, college sophomore Matt Nelson is building his WeRateDogs Twitter account into an adorable empire.

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