
Jack McLaughlin
Editor in Chief at 614NOW
Chicago native covering all things Columbus, Ohio Editor in Chief, (614) Magazine
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614now.com | Jack McLaughlin
While Hireath, the wood-fired concept from one of the city’s brightest culinary stars, didn’t last in the Short North, an exciting new concept will be taking its place soon. According to BJ Lieberman, owner of Chapman’s Eat Market and co-owner of Ginger Rabbit (alongside partner Bronwyn Haines), Mets’i, a wood-fired Italian restaurant will take over the former multi-level space that once housed Hireath. Located at 36 E.
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614now.com | Jack McLaughlin
According to a new list from Money, Inc., one Columbus suburb is the richest neighborhood in the Buckeye State. If you thought Dublin or New Albany, you’d be close–the duo landed at number two and three, respectively–but the top spot belongs to Upper Arlington. Money Inc. said the Columbus suburb has a median household income of approximately $123,000, which is “significantly higher” than the average in Ohio.
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614now.com | Jack McLaughlin
A campus-area pizzeria that has been serving students for 40 years is launching a new location on the city’s East Side. Ohio State Pizza’s second storefront will be located at 819 Nelson Rd., taking over the space from a former Wendy’s, which closed last year. It’s unclear when the eatery will open, but according to an Ohio State Pizza representative, the eatery could launch as soon as next month. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Ohio State Pizza’s original restaurant is located at 325 E.
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614now.com | Jack McLaughlin
A Japanese and Korean restaurant in Upper Arlington appears to have closed, and is slated to be replaced by a new Indian concept. Bonsai Columbus, which was located at 3108 Kingsdale Center in Upper Arlington and offered sushi, Korean-style bowls and more, will be replaced by Tikka Masala Indian Grill & Bar. Although Bonsai’s signage is still up at the storefront, new banners reading “Tikka Masala Indian Grill & Bar coming soon” are currently on display.
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614now.com | Jack McLaughlin
With Easter around the corner, it only makes sense that Peeps are rearing their sugary little heads in a variety of ways. But here’s one we definitely didn’t see coming: a Peep Latte. The Hilliard location of Coffee Connections has rolled out a limited-time Peep Latte. According to a Facebook post from the coffee concept, the drink contains salted vanilla and white mocha, is “a sweeter than standard latte,” and is topped with whipped cream and a Peep.
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The passage of the Groveport Madison Local Schools renewal levy, or Issue 7, feels like a big win for the district. This was much needed after the failure of Issue 5 in May, and will provide a significant chunk of operational funding for years. @GMschools @ThisWeekNews

Now with over 90% of precincts reporting, the count on the Groveport Madison renewal levy hasn’t budged, meaning it will be approved. Currently, 67% of voters were in favor of the levy, with 33% against it. @ThisWeekNews

With 30 of 33 precincts reporting, it appears Kathleen Walsh (35% of vote) and incumbent Chris Snyder (27%) will earn groveport Madison Board of Education seats. @GMschools @ThisWeekNews