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🍴 This Is One Of Columbus’ Most Underrated Food Spot Right Now

Plus: 🚒 Fire Damages Iconic Thurman Cafe in German Village

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Chelsea Wiley
April 13, 2026

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Hello, Monday! Chelsea, here.

If you’re easing back into the week and already thinking about your next great meal, I’ve got you covered. Today’s feature is all about Fat Arnie’s, a low-key spot tucked inside a neighborhood bar that’s quickly building a loyal following. It’s family-run, a little unexpected, and serving up some seriously memorable food. From craveable empanadas to ever-changing specials, this is one you’ll want on your radar.

🚒 Fire Damages Iconic Thurman Cafe in German Village
The Thurman Cafe, a longtime German Village staple known for its oversized burgers, sustained significant damage in a fire Sunday afternoon. Here’s what we know.

🕹️ A Japanese-Inspired Claw Arcade Is Coming to Easton This Spring
Remember spending way too long at the mall claw machines convincing yourself this time would be different? That energy is coming back to Easton this spring with Fantasy Claw Arcade, a new spot packed with prizes, nostalgia, and more than 60 machines to try your luck on.

Headlines 📰 

🦘 A wallaby named Kipper briefly turned downtown Dayton into his personal “walkabout” after escaping from Sinclair College on Friday morning. After an hour-long search involving police and drones, he was safely captured and returned home without injury. (WOSU)

🔫 “Senior Tag,” a springtime high school tradition that basically turns students into real-life “assassins” with water guns, is back in Central Ohio. What started as a goofy senior game has grown into a controversial seasonal ritual that schools and police say can also create some very real safety risks. (Axios Columbus)

🚔 Columbus Aviators head coach and former Ohio State player Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested in Texas over the weekend on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. (NBC4)

🌥️ Weather: 79 and mostly cloudy, with a chance of thunderstorms

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Get ready to roll the dice and fall in love with the electric energy of Guys and Dolls on stage in downtown Columbus this April. With big dreams, swinging jazz rhythms, and high stakes romance, this classic feels fresh, fun, and full of life. Grab your friends or bring the family (Ages 5+) and experience the show at the Southern Theatre. Tickets are on sale now!

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🏈 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This April
There’s so much happening around Columbus this month that it’s hard to know where to start. It’s a great month to be a sports fan (Crew, Clippers, CBJ, Aviators, OSU Spring Game, and more), but there’s also plenty of concerts, theatre performances, and so much more. Have a great April, Columbus!

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🚒 It will likely be a while before The Thurman Cafe can reopen after the fire yesterday. Fingers crossed that we don’t have to wait too long!

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- Chelsea