A popular international variety store offering toys, novelties and home goods is opening its first Ohio store. Miniso, a unique chain selling everything from toys and novelties to kitchenware and electronics, is coming to Polaris Fashion Place, according to signage in the mall. The Polaris location of Miniso will be the chain’s first storefront in…

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Multiple Ohio craft breweries, including one in Columbus, have been named among the top 50 in the country in terms of beer production by the Brewers Association. On April 16, the Brewers Association released its annual production report, which noted that the number of craft breweries in the country reached an all time high last…

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Plant-based burgers are a great choice for those who don’t eat meat or are simply looking to mix things up. I love a well-crafted, house-made veggie burger; my favorites are made from TVP (textured vegetable protein), seitan (a protein-rich wheat gluten), or a hearty bean base. Not only are these options protein-packed, but the veggie…

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A new, high-energy entertainment hub with an award winning chef, all in the heart of the Short North Arts District, announced they’ll be opening next month, after much anticipation. Last November, news broke that the national sports bar & restaurant chain, called DraftKings Sports & Social, would be making its way to Columbus in the…

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In March, Dollar Tree. Inc., which owns Family Dollar and Dollar Tree, announced they would be closing about 600 stores nationwide in 2024, with about 370 more as their leases continue to expire.  Unfortunately, four of those closures will take place in Columbus. According to the Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services, up to…

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Last summer, Columbus was excited for a Cleveland-area based fried chicken concept to open at 3260 W. Broad St. Lenny’s Chicken’s June opening was a success, with many customers loving the huge, crispy chicken fingers paired with seasoned waffle fries. Lenny’s even planned on opening another East side location. It doesn’t look like that’s happening…

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For the low price of $9,420, the “first-ever flamethrower-wielding robot dog” can be yours. And no, this is not a joke. You can actually buy one here. The aptly-named Cleveland company Throwflame, which is self-described as “your 1 stop flamethrower shop,” recently introduced the Thermanator, a robot dog equipped with a flamethrower that can shoot…

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Because you can have them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and because they’re found in cuisines from Vietnam to England and more, the sandwich is hard to beat. Luckily for us here in central Ohio, there’s no short of good sandwiches to dig into. The restaurant review platform Yelp highlighted a list of 10 local…

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For the first time ever, central Ohio will be graced with David Rogers’ traveling art exhibit, which features giant insect sculptures measuring as big as 25 feet long, 20 feet wide, 10 feet tall, and up to 1200 pounds! Since Rogers’ first debut in 1994, the Big Bugs have traveled the country, visiting over two-dozen…

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If you’re tired of the same ol’ fast-casual items, there’s a new spot in town that definitely changes things up. With specialty sandwiches like crab stick & egg, and black pepper pork, or even tuna corn salad with egg, plus Taiwan rice balls filled with sesame candy or Chinese pickles, VGET Bakery & Cafe isn’t…

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