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Secretive No Soliciting Club Slips Onto South State Street
Westerville just picked up a new hideout for people who like their cocktails with a side of secrecy. Rise Brands quietly opened No Soliciting, its members-only cocktail club, on South State Street this week, turning a renovated storefront into a speakeasy-style lounge that pulls the hush-hush bourbon-bar vibe out of downtown Columbus and Dublin and plants it firmly in the suburbs.
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Remember Omar Bakery? Its history in Lancaster is rich
This writer grew up in Indiana. Recently, ads in early Lancaster newspapers reminded me about an “Omar Man” delivering bread to our front door for a period of time. Early Lancaster newspaper ads have recorded history of a Donaldson Baking Co. from Columbus delivering here as early as 1928. They then held a grand opening of a store at 130 N. Columbus St. on Sept. 14, 1929. In the summer months of 1930, there appeared a series of ads featuring photos and names of Donaldson’s uniformed salesmen who were Lancaster men. These ads promoted “Omar Bread,” not “Donaldson Bread.” An ad appeared (14 October 1930 DE) giving the Donaldson Baking Co.’s location as “Lincoln Ave. — just west of Hocking River” and a phone number “To have our salesman stop at your home.” Eventually, (October 22, 1932 DE) a notice stating anyone interested in a job “selling food products,” should see Mr. Harrison at the Omar Bakery on Lincoln Ave. From 1932 forward, it appears Donaldson’s Bakery was no longer in business. An “Omar Fall Jubilee” was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 1936, at the Omar Bakery Store, 405 Lincoln Ave., to thank their customers for their patronage. Free cake
WKRC
Ohio music festival brand sees growth offering young Americans affordable experiences
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKRC) - An Ohio-based dance music festival brand is growing in popularity by continuing to offer young Americans more affordable live experiences. According to Fortune, the dance music festival Breakaway, founded by promoters Adam Lynn and Zach Ruben in 2016, is seeing a surge in popularity by providing cost-conscious experiences aimed at young Americans.
The Times-Reporter
Dover library spotlights local artists in March exhibits
The Dover Public Library is showcasing the work of two local artists during March, according to a community announcement. Thomas Gardner's wood carvings will be on display in the library's lobby display case. Gardner's carvings are created using a technique called intarsia. This involves fitting together various shapes, sizes and species of colored wood to form a mosaic-like picture that gives the illusion of depth. His collection includes pieces that transport viewers to different settings, from shogun-era Japan to underwater scenes. "These are some truly amazing works," Todd Trimble, display case curator for the library, said in the announcement. "I am glad that Mr. Gardner is sharing them with the public." Artwork by Steve Muhs The library will also feature artwork by Steve Muhs in its Community Room Art Gallery. Muhs, who was born in southern Illinois in 1960, began taking art classes in 1982 while attending junior college and later earned a master's degree in art. Since relocating to Ohio, Muhs has been able to focus more on his artistic pursuits, including ceramics and printmaking. The artwork on display is his most recent collection, created in February. The library is located at 525 N. Walnut St., across from Dover
everafterinthewoods.com
This Ohio Dessert Icon Was Founded By A James Beard Award-Winning Ice Cream Maker And Everyone Can’t Stop Talking
There is a place in Ohio that turns a simple scoop of ice cream into something people genuinely talk about for years. The founder earned a James Beard Award, which is basically the Oscar of the food world, and the flavors she created have made grown adults stop mid-sentence just to describe them.
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Popular fried chicken restaurant opening another Central Ohio location this month
No, it’s not just you—there seems to be a giant sign with a “C” on it at almost every corner in Central Ohio these days. And now, there’s one more. Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta based fried chicken restaurant, is opening a Lancaster location at 1513 Ety Road on Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 A.M., according to Chick-fil-A’s website.
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Paint Event at The Kenyon Inn & Restaurant w/ Fine Wine and Creative Design on 03/12/2026
Paint Event at The Kenyon Inn & Restaurant w/ Fine Wine and Creative Design. Location: The Kenyon Inn & Restaurant 100 W Wiggin Street Gambier OH 43022. Organizer: Fine Wine and Creative Design w/ The Kenyon Inn & Restaurant. Cost: $40.00 per artist – food & beverage sold separately.
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This Columbus diner serves the best biscuits & gravy in Ohio, according to travel guide
Our New Year’s Resolutions have probably already been broken, and it’s still chilly enough to crave a warm, satiating breakfast. And look no further, because here in Columbus, a local diner is serving up the best biscuits and gravy in Ohio. According to the travel guide Ever After,...
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Allora Kitchen & Bar Takes Over Clintonville Bistro
Gallo’s on High in Clintonville announced last month that some changes are coming to the restaurant. Gallos’ on High, located at 4215 N. High St., announced Feb. 18 on Facebook that the business is undergoing new ownership. The announcement did not state what concept would be taking its place, but new signage on the building shows it to be Allora Kitchen & Bar.
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Cleo Redd Fisher Museum hosts Copus Massacre talk
The Cleo Redd Fisher Museum will host a public program exploring one of the most dramatic and complex episodes in north central Ohio’s early history. Conflict and Memory: Digging into the Copus Massacre will take place at 7 p.m. March 16 in the museum’s lecture hall. The presentation...
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Cocktail and sports bar opens in Short North
The Short North has a new bar right in time for the Arnold Sports Festival. Spruce St. Sporting opened their doors to Columbus on March 5th. Located at 511 Park St. Columbus, the bar announced their opening via social media. Spruce St. Sporting promises proper cocktails, big screens, and good eats. Located less than 5 minutes from the Greater Columbus Convention Center, you can expect a crowd from the Arnold festival this weekend.
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
More artists announced for Nelsonville Music Festival 2026
The Nelsonville Music Festival has announced a new round of artists for its 20th anniversary celebration set to take place June 18-20 at the Snow Fork Event Center. The latest additions to the 2026 lineup include Marcus King Band, Fruit Bats, Hannah Cohen, Gwenifer Raymond, Mikaela Davis, Styrofoam Winos, Thomas Dollbaum, Setting, Magic Tuber Stringband, Tory Silver and Weedghost, according to a community announcement. More: Picktown Palooza reveals most of lineup, with another act coming later Previously announced artists are Geese, Wednesday, Mon Rovîa, Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Big Freedia, S.G. Goodman, Ken Pomeroy, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, Etran de L’Aïr, The Animeros and BERTHA: Grateful Drag, according to the announcement. The event is produced by Stuart's Opera House. The Nelsonville Music Festival is known for its diverse lineup, scenic Appalachian setting and community atmosphere. Stereogum highlighted the festival's unique appeal, noting its carefully curated approach. More than 20 additional artists, as well as daily schedules and other programming details, will be announced in the coming weeks, according to the announcement. Ticket information Tier 2 weekend passes are currently on sale for $200, with prices set to increase as the festival date approaches. Passes for teens aged 13-17