The Most Romantic Restaurants In Columbus 💕

Plus: 🍸 Boozy Nights & Botanical Delights

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Chelsea Wiley
January 31, 2025

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Hello, Friday! Chelsea here.

February is almost here, which means that if you’re planning a romantic date night for Valentine’s Day, you need to get a move on! There are so many fantastic places to enjoy a date with your special someone, from exquisite French dining to iconic steakhouses. The vibes are fantastic, the food is delicious, and most importantly, they’re all hopelessly romantic. Honestly, even if you tend to skip Valentine’s Day, go ahead and plan a date night anyway. With these spots, you won’t regret it.

Navigator Feature Story: The Most Romantic Restaurants In Columbus 😍

🍸 Cocktails at the Conservatory Is Back With Boozy Nights & Botanical Delights
Sip, stroll, and savor at Cocktails at the Conservatory! From tropical vibes to cozy fall nights, this event series kicks off on February 14.

⚠️ VIDEO: Garbage Truck Explosion in Whitehall Serves as Safety Warning
Earlier this week, two workers narrowly escaped serious harm when an oxygen tank that was placed in a trash can exploded inside a garbage truck in Whitehall.

Headlines 📰 

🔭 The Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta shows how NASA used art to design the James Webb Telescope because STEM and creativity are better together. (Ohio History)

💕 Next time you take a road trip through the Midwest, keep an eye out for one of my favorite types of public art: decorated water towers. There are some really unique ones in the region, including here in Ohio! (Arts Midwest)

😷 Columbus Public Health says a student at Whitehall Yearling High School has tested positive for tuberculosis and is receiving treatment. Here’s what they know so far. (WOSU)

🌦️ Weather: 56 with a chance of showers throughout the day

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May you do as much exploring this weekend as this adorable Metro Park raccoon.

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- Chelsea