Thursday, May 11 2017

TGTF, Columbus! It's Madeline.

After Cosi closed its doors in September 2016, the space at 2212 E Main St. in Bexley sat empty. The community longed for a new restaurant or cafe to take over the unoccupied spot.Thanks to Brassica, owned by the same folks that gave us Northstar Cafe, Bexley is going to get what it wished for. Chelsea Wiley has the scoop on just how long we'll have to wait for Brassica Bexley to open its doors.

Navigator full story: Brassica To Open Location In Bexley

The Rundown:Weather: 69. 80% chance of rain. Thunderstorms likely. Bummer.To do: Celebrate the theater in Columbus and the success of CAPA. The event will pay tribute to Bill Conner and the fantastic job he has done leading CAPA for the last 14 years. And for years to come. The event takes place in the Ivory Room at Miranova at 6 p.m. For more information click here.

Navigator Originals:Shop Local, Columbus: The 2017 Mother’s Day Gift GuideMother's Day is only days away. Odds are, if you don't have a gift for your mom, you're starting to panic. Don't sweat it, friend. We all have our moments. Check out these Mother's Day gift ideas and you're sure to come up with an idea perfect for your mom.All Hail The Donut! 8 Places You Need To Go For Donuts In Columbus  What's not to love about donuts? Well, maybe the calories and sugar. But who cares! Columbus has some auh-mazing donut shops around town that you've just got to visit. Glazed, sprinkled, jelly-filled... my mouth is watering just thinking about them.Third Eye Blind, DNCE, Fetty Wap, And More To Perform At Fashion Meets Music FestivalThis year's lineup for FMMF looks so good. Deep breaths. I know. I am excited, too. With names like Tegan and Sara and T-Pain on the list, this festival is going to have something everyone can enjoy. Two New Hiking Trails Opened This Week In Hocking HillsKnown for insane natural beauty, Old Man's Cave just changed the game. The iconic hiking destination just added two new trails to explore. It's been half a century since the park has added a new route.Wexner Medical Center CEO Resigns After Staff AllegationsUh-oh. You've got some splainin to do, Sheldon Retchin! The Wexner Medical Center CEO stepped down on Tuesday. There were allegations that Retchin might not have been the best leader.

The Thursday Conversation:The Kroger company is going to test out a new concept right here in Central Ohio. The store, called Fresh Eats MKT, will be similar to a convenient store, plus some fresh produce and a Starbucks. Fresh Eats MKT is opened Wednesday in Blacklick. [Columbus Business First/Buchanan]

Singularity University announced that their Smart City Accelerator program will come to Downtown Columbus this fall. The program will choose ten businesses to participate which will have the chance to get $100,000 in funding. [CU/Warren]Gahanna teens Julia Bray and Ashton Cofer were recognized by the U.S. Navy for their smarts. The high school freshmen devised a way to convert Styrofoam into activated carbon, which can purify water. The invention won the Navy’s Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award. [Dispatch/Gilchirst]

Longread for your lunch break:From family-friendly flicks like Moana to a more action-packed role in The Fast and the Furious films, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a man of many talents. And many muscles. The former professional wrestler has stolen the heart of Hollywood thanks to his charisma and pearly white smile. But could he win the heart of the entire nation?I can hear it now... "Dwayne Johnson for President. Because he'll take a rock-hard stance when it comes to what's best for America."

GQ: Dwayne Johnson for President!

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