🥙 New Mediterranean Restaurant Is Coming To The Scioto Mile

Plus: 🥧 Where To Find The Best Apple Pie In Columbus

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Chelsea Wiley
October 02, 2025

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Hello, Thursday! Chelsea here.

The end of patio season is growing near, and normally that would make me really sad. But it’s easier to get through winter if you have something worth looking foward to, and we might have just the thing to put on your radar. The chef behind Veritas and Speck is bringing a new Mediterranean concept to the old Milestone 229 building on the Scioto Mile, and based on his track record, it’s going to be something worth waiting for. Here’s what we know so far.

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🥧 Where To Find The Best Apple Pie In Columbus
I’m a big fan of pie all year long, but even I have to admit that we’re really moving into pie supremacy season. And that kicks off with apple pie, obviously. Hurry up and treat yourself before it’s all pumpkin, all the time, folks!

Headlines 📰 

🍁 It’s always nice when Columbus gets a well-deserved shout out from national news outlets, and this little nod from the Today Show is no exception. We happen to agree that Columbus is an excellent destination to check out the fall foliage! (Today)

🇺🇸 The League of Women Voters is hitting campuses across Ohio with a 20-foot Airstream, helping students get registered before the Oct. 6 deadline. It’s all part of their “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” tour to boost turnout this November. (WOSU)

🍽️ Downtown’s Osaka Ton Katsu serves up perfectly crispy, tender Japanese pork cutlets with an emphasis on authenticity and comfort. It’s got a cozy vibe where you can take a break from the High Street hustle and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal. (Columbus Monthly)

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