🥰 The Most Romantic Restaurants In Columbus

Plus: 📺 The Pods Are Opening in Ohio!

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Chelsea Wiley
January 28, 2026

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea, here.

I know it’s hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is creeping up, which means love is officially in the air and reservation slots are disappearing fast. Whether you’re deep in your feelings, casually dating, or just looking for an excuse to dress up and eat something decadent, this is your reminder that Columbus does romance really well. I’m a big believer in love, and in a really good meal setting the tone for the whole night. And honestly, planning a thoughtful date night is one of the best love languages there is! So let’s talk about some of the most romantic restaurants in the city, shall we?

Navigator Feature Story: 🥰 The Most Romantic Restaurants In Columbus

📺 The Pods Are Opening in Ohio for Love Is Blind Season 10
Love Is Blind is coming to Ohio, and Season 10 is bringing the pods, the feelings, and some very Midwest dating energy with it. From Columbus to Cincinnati, here’s what to know before the chaos drops on Netflix Feb. 11.

🎥 This 1999 Video Shows Old COSI in All Its Glory
COSI has been a Columbus staple since 1964, and for many locals, it’s the backdrop of some of their favorite childhood memories. Who’s ready to dive back into the magic of old COSI?

Headlines 📰 

🚔 Nearly 20 years after west Columbus resident Andy Chapman disappeared, his family is still searching for answers. Now his case is getting renewed attention as the debut episode of NBC4’s Unsolved Ohio. The story digs into Andy’s sudden disappearance, unanswered questions around missing money and a car, and a family that’s never stopped fighting to bring him home. (NBC4)

🚗 A snowstorm may have canceled a Columbus visit from the hosts of The War on Cars, but their message still landed. Even in a deeply car-dependent city, advocates say attitudes are shifting as more people and leaders start imagining what life could look like with better transit, safer streets, and fewer cars at the center of everything. (Matter News)

⚖️ Ohio billionaire Les Wexner is set to testify before Congress next month as lawmakers dig deeper into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein and who knew what, and when. The deposition adds fresh scrutiny to a powerful Columbus figure whose name is now connected to multiple high profile investigations tied to abuse and accountability. (WOSU)

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🖼️ The Best Things To Do This January In Columbus
January doesn’t slow Columbus down. From hockey games and big-name comedy to ice sculptures, winter hikes, and late-night museum events, this month is packed with reasons to get out and do something, even when it’s cold.

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- Chelsea