With too many events to choose from, Columbus offers something for everyone. However,  summer festivals aren’t just about food, music and arts. Bringing the community together is one of the main focuses throughout the city. Celebrating neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses and the city’s distinct culture has ...

A new restaurant is bringing a vegan alternative to American staples like burgers and milkshakes to Columbus. Eden Burger – set to open in the next two weeks – will be serving burgers, milkshakes and fries made from all organic, plant-based ingredients. “A lot of ...

Columbus will get a taste of African culture this weekend as the Ankara Bazaar takes over the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center on Sunday. Inspired by the colorful traditions of Ankara design, also known as “African prints” or “African wax prints,” the one-day bazaar, or ...

After its announcement in late January, North High Street’s newest restaurant and bar, TRISM, is set to open sometime in mid-June.  The Lantern’s Arts & Life desk was able to get an inside look at TRISM and the progress it has made as the new-age eatery ...

Four frustrated freshmen with no kitchen in their residence hall and deeply missed homemade baked goods satisfied their cravings by creating Buckeyes for Baking. Now, one year after the student organization’s creation, more than 20 members gather twice a month to bake a variety of ...

As construction continues on North High Street, national chains and companies are eyeing locations throughout the off-campus area. However, some local businesses are wary of the changes, worried they might squeeze out fellow Columbus originals. Mike Heslop, owner of local coffee shop Kafe Kerouac — ...

A new ice cream shop just rolled into town. The Short North grocery story, Oats & Barley, has bought Simply Rolled ice cream, a pop-up shop that serves Thai-inspired rolled ice cream. “Simply Rolled started doing pop-ups in November, but there was such a high ...

With chain retailers such as Target and Amazon set to open on High Street, a local organization looks to emphasize businesses made in Columbus. Experience Columbus, the visitor’s bureau that launched the coffee trail and ale trail in the past, launched the new Made in ...

A new cafe in the heart of Clintonville offers pastries and coffee along with an opportunity for learning.   Flowers & Bread at 3870 N. High St. joins the interests of foodies and florists alike in its remodeled white barn building that is home to ...

Adriatico’s New York Style Pizza won Best Pizza for The Lantern’s Best of OSU 2017. When Ohio State students walk down Neil Avenue, there is an intoxicating aroma that overcomes their nostrils. The smell is easily recognized as Adriatico’s New York Style Pizza. Adriatico’s, located ...