🥪 Where To Find The Best Delis In Columbus

Plus: 😍 Explore Ohio's Hidden Sand Dunes

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Chelsea Wiley
August 18, 2025

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Sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks 🎶
Get ready to dance, Columbus! Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe is bringing their legendary mix of funk, soul, and rock to town on Aug. 29. Food and drinks start flowing at 5, Ernie Johnson From Detroit kicks things off at 6:30, and KDTU takes the stage at 8. To learn more about this free concert, head over to columbusrecparks.com

Hello, Monday! Chelsea here.

Schools are (mostly) back in session, the temps are still cranked up, and we could all use a little lunchtime pick-me-up. Today we’re diving into one of the most underrated food scenes in the city: delis. From old-school classics to vegan twists, these local spots are serving sandwiches worth sweating through August for.

😍 Explore Ohio's Hidden Sand Dunes At Oak Openings Preserve
Did you know Ohio has sand dunes? Oak Openings Preserve is a short road trip away and it’s home to unique dunes, rare plants, and even a treehouse village where you can spend the night.

🛒 Nearly 70% of Ohio Counties Face Service Deserts, Report Finds
Ohio’s poverty rate ticked down slightly in 2025, but nearly 70% of counties still face food and pharmacy deserts. Communities struggle to access essentials, highlighting lasting gaps in health, opportunity, and quality of life.

Headlines 📰 

🦅 Ohio’s bald eagle population is soaring, with nearly 1,000 active nests counted statewide, a 36% jump since 2020. Once nearly wiped out here, the species is now a true conservation success story. (WOSU)

📍 We’re gearing up for another round of redistricting here in Ohio, and the battle over fair maps is heating up again. But will this time be any different? (Ohio Capital Journal)

👏 Columbus poet Travis Chi Wing Lau is celebrating the release of What’s Left Is Tender tonight at Prologue Bookshop. He’ll be joined by Michael Leong and Mandy Shunnarah for an evening of readings that explore tenderness, vulnerability, and connection. (Matter News)

☀️ Weather: 87 and mostly sunny

Sponsored by North Market 🍴
North Market is calling your name! Whether you're exploring the original downtown location for its classic market charm or the Bridge Park spot in Dublin for a modern twist, there's no better place to eat, shop, and discover the best of Columbus. For more info, head over to northmarket.org.

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☀️As we move into the last month of summer, let’s try to appreciate the sunshine, even if it is still way too hot. Before we know it, these streets will be cold and snowy (or at least cold an rainy.)

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