Newsletter 9-8-2017

Hey there Friday. Zoey Here.

Everyone has their favorite neighborhood gastropub. Whether you're stopping in for drinks or winding down for dinner, the gastropub is a staple of comfortability and convenience.We've sought out all the best gastropubs in the city. Did your favorite make the cut? Check our list to find out.Navigator full story: The 11 Best Gastropubs In Columbus For Food, Fun, Fine Dining And Drinks [Miller]

The Rundown:Weather: 69. 20% chance of precipitation. Mostly cloudy.To do: The fall home and gardening show kicks off tomorrow, bringing in experts from far and wide to show you a few trick of the trade. Guy Fieri himself is set to make an appearance the following day, showing off his cooking skill for two scheduled cooking exhibitions. Get your tickets online for $6 here or you can pay $8 at the gate. For more information click here.

Navigator Originals:Navigator Weekender: The 15 Best Things To Do Including Guy Fieri At The Fall Home Show, The Columbus Undies Run, And Young The Giant Performing With Cold War Kids [Miller]Get all the digs on the 15 best things to do over this weekend. It's your guide to all things fun in the city.When Will The Leaves Change In Columbus? [Wiley]Officially autumn doesn't start until September 22, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy that awesome Ohio foliage before then. Chelsea gets to the root of when we can expect to see our first massive leaf change and walks us through the gradual shift in seasons.Taco Bowls, Fried Chicken, And Less Parking: Ohio Stadium Has Some Big Changes For 2017 [Wiley]There are going to big some big changes happening around the stadium for this upcoming Buckeye football season. Some changes, like the new parking situation, are sure to frustrate fans and residents. Others are actually not so bad.

The Friday Conversation:An event request featuring a think tank led by white nationalist Richard Spencer has been denied the Ohio State University. The college cites safety and location concerns as the major contributors to their decision making process. [Dispatch/Smola]

Edith Espinal, the undocumented mother who was given sanctuary by a Columbus church after facing deportation, has ended the standoff. She instead decided to check in with U.S. Immigration, with her lawyer present.  [ThisWeek/Parks]

Longread for your lunch break:This is the article everyone will be talking about for the next few days.Ta-Nehesi Coates writes about Trump. Long, but worth reading every word.The foundation of Donald Trump’s presidency is the negation of Barack Obama’s legacy.The Atlantic: The First White President

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