Wednesday, May 17 2017

Hello Wednesday. It's James.

Zoey Miller takes a look at an interesting restaurant concept in Olde Town East. It's actually five restaurants in one, and ... well you should read the article. Zoey visited on Way Down Yonder day, featuring New Orleans style food, and now I'm hungry.

Navigator full story: Black-Owned Group Share Restaurant In Old Town East Is A Must Try

The Rundown:Weather: 89. Sunny. Possibility of some wind, gusts into the high 20 mph range possible.To do: Join cyclists worldwide in a silent, slow-paced processional (8 mph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. Ride of Silence 2017 should see hundreds of cyclists in Columbus. Gather from 5:30-6:30 at City Hall, ride starts at 7. Full details here.

Navigator Originals:10 Local Swimming Holes You’ve Gotta Visit SoonWe are touching 90 degrees this week, and Memorial Day is coming up, so this look by Zoey Miller at 10 places to swim that go beyond the local pool is great timing. Get out there and try something new this summer.Grandview Cafe Is Opening Its Doors On May 18 To Reveal A Modern SpeakeasyMadeline Keener takes a look at Grandview Cafe days before it reopens. The upstairs patio looks incredible.Easton Food Fest : Pants With An Elastic Waistband Not Required, But EncouragedEaston is having a weekend of food events, including food trucks, a pub crawl, and a dessert festival.

State Representative Kathleen Clyde Announces Campaign For Ohio Secretary Of StateKathleen Clyde, a state rep from Kent, is being forced from office due to term limits. Her next plan is to run for Secretary of State in 2018.The City Approves The Mayor’s $861.4 Million BudgetThe next city budget includes notable items like a new community center in Linden and two new city departments, The Department of Neighborhoods and The Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

The Wednesday Conversation:

It's looking like on the Republican side it'll be Josh Mandel running for Senate, as Pat Tiberi stands down. [Torry/Dispatch]The 10 most desirable AirBnB listings in the Columbus area, as selected by Columbus Business First.  Even if you're not interested in a getaway, there's lots of design and decor inspiration in the gallery. [Newpoff/Business First]Breakfast With Nick takes a visit to Kittie's Cafe in Bexley. You'll want to check out the s’moretado and cinnamon roll. [Breakfast With Nick]

Longread for your lunch break:"She lived with us for 56 years. She raised me and my siblings without pay. I was 11, a typical American kid, before I realized who she was."

The Atlantic: My Family’s Slave

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