Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Here are the best places to get brunch in Columbus, just in time for Mother's Day planning

What's up, Columbus? Chelsea here!

Mother's Day is this Sunday, which means it's time to treat yo self... and of course, the mothers that wow you! The Columbus food scene always delivers, and this weekend is no different. Madeline Keener has rounded up 21 of the best brunch spots around the city. From low-key haunts like German Village Coffee Shop to "Sunday best" attire eateries like Lindey's, there is no doubt you will find the perfect place to celebrate the moms in your life. 

The Rundown:Weather: 59. 20% chance of rain. CloudyTo do: Indie duo Lewis Del Mar will perform tonight in the Arena District at A&R Music Bar. The doors open at 7 p.m., and this is an all ages show! Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or online through Ticketmaster. 

Navigator Originals:Columbus Startup Week Kicks Off With Speakers From CoverMyMeds, Hot Chicken Takeover, And MoreColumbus is a great place to do business. Everyone knows the big guys, like L Brands and Nationwide Insurance. But our city is also home to some amazing startups. Columbus Startup Week kicked off yesterday, hosting tons of speakers and seminars ranging from networking to marketing. Columbus Metropolitan Libraries Announce This Years Summer Reading ClubColumbus Metropolitan Library is ready for summer. The Summer Reading Club will kick off on June 3, 2017. The reading club is open to all ages, but you must have a library card to participate! Jon Husted Begins His Four Day Ohio Tour For GovernorThe Ohio Secretary of State, Jon Husted, began his 4-day tour of Ohio, promoting his candidacy for Governor. Husted is a Republican and will start this race against some tough contenders, including Lt. Governor Mary Taylor.9 Wonderfully Happy Things To Make You Forget It’s MondayJust in case you'd like to forget about Tuesday as well, here are 9 things that will definitely bring a smile to your face.  

The Tuesday Conversation:

Former quarterback Cardale Jones graduated from The Ohio State University over the weekend. Not bad for a guy who once tweeted, "Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play football, we ain't come to play school, classes are pointless". [Eleven Warriors/Byrnes]Defying the national average, life expectancy in Ohio is now higher in all 88 counties than it was previously. In 2015, life expectancy statewide was 77.9, rising to 79.1 this year. [Dispatch/Viviano]As a part of their Curious Columbus series, WOSU sheds light on the moving of the Olentangy River during the construction of  Route 315. Did it impact the river significantly? Where were the changes made? WOSU explores. [WOSU/Hendren] 

Longread for your lunch break:

Driving a cab can offer up some great dinner party stories. When California taxi driver Long Ma picked up 3 passengers on a brisk Santa Ana night, he could never have imagined what the night, and ensuing days, would entail. If you've ever wondered how an innocent cabby winds up driving a getaway car, wonder no longer. Ma's harrowing experience of being kidnapped by escaped prison inmates tells an intricate story of fear, anxiety, and eventually, an unexpected friendship. GQ: The Accidental Get Away Driver 

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