Thursday, June 29 2017

Hey there Thursday. It's Zoey.

We all settle into routines. We hit up those same old cafes and those same old restaurants, and they're great, but they can sometimes fall into the category of the mundane. Luckily, there's a bunch of new spots and locations in town to keep your taste buds on their toes.

Madeline has done all the legwork for you. From barbecue to pizza, here are the 35 newest spots you need to try to get you out of that lull.

Navigator full story: 36 New Columbus Restaurants And Bars That Have Already Opened In 2017

The Rundown:Weather: 87. Partly cloudy.To do: The Southside kicks off their weekly farmers market this weekend. Check out locally farmed produce and stop in at Tatoheads for dinner afterward. You can browse the goods starting at 5 p.m. Click here for more details.

Navigator Originals:The Top 10 Dopest French Fries Columbus Has To OfferOnce again we hit you with the dopest stuff that our city brings to the table. This time it's the ever underrated french fry. See which places rank best on our list.

Ezekiel Elliott’s Nude ESPN Cover Is Upsetting Twitter MasculinityTwitter was once again a scene of outrage and contempt as users stormed the social media site after Ezekial Elliot posed naked for an ESPN cover. But as Chelsea reports, their comments sing a remarkably different tune when a female athlete is also featured nude.

Some People Don’t Know That Columbus Was The First To Do These 9 ThingsWe all know that our city is pretty awesome, but did you know it was the first to do these 9 things?

How Hard Is It To Get Into These Well-Known Ohio Schools?Nora takes a look at Ohio colleges and universities and gives a rundown on what it really takes to get admitted.

Babies, Beer, And Happiness: Family Friendly Breweries In ColumbusJust because you have the family package doesn't mean you forgot the refreshing taste of a locally crafted brew. If you're looking for a list of local breweries with a family friendly vibe, then we've put this list together just for you.

Millennial Tower Plans Now Include A 3-Story HotelThis future addition to Columbus' skyline was already going to be gigantic, now the developers are adding three additional floors.

One Newark City Councilman Wants To Ban Circuses, The Reasons Why Are HeartbreakingIf you're one that loves a good old fashioned circus, maybe it's time to rethink that. Newark City Council may just ban the attractions for some very disturbing reasons.

The Thursday Conversation:Columbus' newest firehouse was dedicated recently to a firefighter lost in the line of duty. The Nance family shares a moment with city leaders at the building's emotional unveiling. [Durant/Abc6]

COTA swears in its newest board member, Michael Stevens, to help bridge the gap between Smart Columbus and to usher in technology and innovation for the city's public transportation service. [Perry/Dispatch]

During the whole first week of July, the Columbus Zoo wants to admit military members and their families for free. [10tv]

Longread for your lunch break:Thirty-two years after her novel "The Handmaid's Tale" was written, Margeret Atwood's work is now receiving the much-needed dialogue that it deserves. But it's not just because of the Hulu series, people are calling her dystopic story a political prophecy.

Read why that may be and what social implications that might just entail.

Vox: How Margaret Atwood became the voice of 2017

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