Wednesday, April 12 2017

What's up, Wednesday? It's Madeline.

We're searching for delicious dishes around Columbus from places where you've never been, probably places you've never even heard of.  Stay tuned for the scoop on what's cooking.Chelsea Wiley ventured to Johnnie's Tavern on the west side of Columbus and was not disappointed. Between a colossal burger and onion rings that are "the bomb," a visit to Johnnie's is a must. 

Navigator full story: Johnnie’s Tavern Has Burgers The Size Of Your Head, And Yes, You Want Onion Rings With That

The Rundown:Weather: 65. 10% chance of rain. Partly cloudy.To do: John Mayer is in Columbus on his Search for Everything World Tour! Catch his show tonight at 7:30 p.m. at The Schottenstein Center. You can buy your last minute tickets here on Ticketmaster or here on StubHub.

Navigator Originals:6 Ridiculous Things We Could Do With Cooper Stadium We're dreaming big here. I'm talking space-age level technology, and ridiculous luxuries because why not? We're not actually paying for it.Ohio School Board Meets To Discuss Adjusting Graduation Requirements According to the new plan, high school students will be allowed to graduate based on their college entrance exams, a point merit final exam system, and career readiness.10 Places To Find Furniture In Columbus With Deals So GoodYou’ll Feel Like You’re StealingConsignment shops, designer steals and picking stuff up off the curb. You've got plenty of options in Columbus if you need to furnish your house on a budget. Here’s A Thought: Not Everyone Is Cut Out To Be Police Why was Officer Zachary Rosen cleared last month after shooting a 23-year-old? Now he's under investigation again.Nationwide Arena Hosting Plaza Parties To Celebrate 2017 Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Playoffs Get ready to party and cheer on the CBJ in the Front Street Plaza.You Could Furnish A House For Less Than $300, Buy A Dodge Dart For $2,000, And Columbus Was Celebrating Its 150th BirthdayReading through this copy of "The Columbus Dispatch Magazine" from 1962 is a like taking a step back in time. 

The Wednesday Conversation:

 Covelli Enterprises Inc., the largest franchisee of Panera Bread, think that the bakery's new owners will focus more on the customer. [Columbus Business First/Eaton]Girls on the Run boosts the self-esteem of young girls in Columbus while teaching them how to manage self-confidence and body image issues. [CU/Sega]Two inmates at the Marion Correctional Institution were caught using the internet on computers they hid in the ceiling. Think that they went to check their Facebooks? [Dispatch/Ludlow]

Longread for your lunch break:

Editor and publisher Nan Talese has it all. A great career, a great husband, and she has had a great life. She's basically #goals.Vanity Fair: How Nan Talese Blazed Her Pioneering Path through the Publishing Boys’ Club

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