tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40735009098490657322024-03-06T22:34:16.902-05:00Alley's Recipe Bookweekly meal planning and healthier eatingAlleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.comBlogger510125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-51917882933802341302016-11-02T16:56:00.000-04:002016-11-02T16:56:00.322-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's officially sweater weather this weekend! The 70+ degree days are now behind us and it's time to get those sweaters, jackets, and boots out for a walk in the park or a bonfire... or maybe something from this week's list of things to do in Cbus...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. It's the first weekend of the month and that means it's <a href="http://shortnorth.org/november-gallery-hop-2016/">Gallery Hop</a> time! Grab some sushi and cocktails at <a href="http://haikucolumbus.com/">Haiku</a> in between gallery stops, they'll be closing their doors to make way for new development in a month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://www.tedxcolumbus.com/risk/">TEDtalks</a> helped make the airport and flying a little more bearable for me two weekends ago. See a few live at the Riffe Center this weekend for some ideas worth sharing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Wanna play a game? How about a whole bunch of games for 24 hours? Join the <a href="http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=27728">Beers & Boardgames team</a> and help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network. If you can't handle a 24 hour game of Monopoly, you can still donate to our hometown team.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Appreciate the ballet but the thought of shelling out nearly $100 per ticket put a damper on that passion? Artisan Ballet Company is putting on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1179354142086556/">Wonderful Wizard of Oz</a> this weekend at the Northland Performing Arts Center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. If that nip in the air is just too chilly for you, park your butt at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1409238315757483/">Cinema 35</a> for Idiocracy and some fine Hoof Hearted brews.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. The Columbus library's largest annual fundraiser is this Saturday; the <a href="https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/24th-annual-celebration-of-learning/51946/">Celebration of Learning</a>. Food, drinks, and the chance to check out the newly renovated Main Branch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. The fall colors are still vibrant in Ohio, see them from above in a hot air balloon. :) <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/event/hot-air-balloon-rides">Burnt Toast Farms</a> will being flying all day on Sunday. What a great opportunity to check something off your bucket list!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. If you can't get enough fall fashion (the coats! the jewel tones! the boots! oh my!) then get your tickets to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pow-fashionfoodfun-tickets-27792338633">Fashion. Food. Fun.</a>, a fashion show benefiting IBRAK Partners.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.theram.com/locations/oh-columbus/">RAM</a> opened it's doors earlier this week, so try how the PNW does pub food with some local beers on tap too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sign up a team for the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-tier-pigskin-grandview-pub-crawl-tickets-27987008897">Grandview Pub Golf</a> tourney... it's a pub crawl with scoring! Drink and crawl while watching the game between six of Grandview's best watering holes.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-84106962635950769122016-10-26T16:16:00.000-04:002016-10-26T16:16:00.142-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Green Lawn Abby has some of the most famous people from Columbus' past buried there and what better place to hear ghost stories than a haunting cemetery for <a href="http://greenlawnabbey.org/event/tales-from-the-crypt-4/">Tales From the Crypt</a> on Friday night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Ready to dance the night away in your perfect Halloween costume? Get your tickets to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haunted-fest-columbus-2016-tickets-26726770490?aff=FBE">Haunted Fest</a> with all kinds of DJs and dance music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Pump some iron... wait... I mean pump some pumpkins! Freeman's Farm in Lewis Center has a fun <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/317458011968883/">Great Pumpkin Workout</a> on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Get your old school game on and another chance to wear your costume and win something at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1792663134354554/">Old North Arcade</a> (plus caramel apple jello shots, need I say more?!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Dinner, death, dessert... a champagne themed dinner while solving the <a href="http://thekitchencolumbus.com/calendar/2016/10/29/murder-mystery-dinner-party">Murder Mystery</a> at the Kitchen... the menu sounds delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Donut ask me to run a 5k unless there are a half dozen donuts waiting form me at the finish line! It's the third annual Columbus <a href="http://joansfoundation.org/donutrun/">Donut Run</a> with donut holes fueling you to the end on Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. Smashing Pumpkins in Columbus? No... we're just smashing some pumpkins at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1783776238510660/">Great Pumpkin Smash</a> at Little Darby. Might be a little therapeutic and then take a walk through the Great Pumpkin maize.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Calling all Juggelos, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/623035007863152/">ICP</a> is playing the Newport on Halloween Eve... this is sure to be an interesting event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're familiar with the <a href="http://www.cbusaletrail.com/">Columbus Ale Trail</a>, you have probably checked out the beautiful location of <a href="http://www.rockmillbrewery.com/#farm-tasting-room-section">Rockmill Brewery</a> south of Columbus... well, tonight is the grand opening of <a href="http://www.rockmillbrewery.com/tavern/">Rockmill Tavern</a> in the Brewery District, so it's going to be the place to eat this weekend. If you're not into waiting for a table, stop by the brand new <a href="http://bibibop.com/">BIBIBOP</a> location at Graceland, even get a free lunch on Thursday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you like scavenger hunts? How about a scavenger hunt where each clue leads you to a yummy crafted cocktail by some of Columbus' finest bartenders? Grab your costume for the Halloween <a href="http://www.getbehindthestick.com/cc-tickets/october-29-2016-haunted-scavenger-hunt-tour">scavenger cocktail hunt</a>.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-71493914749297368982016-10-19T16:26:00.000-04:002016-10-19T16:26:00.482-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After some record setting temperatures earlier in the week and some rain now, we'll be getting back to Fall weather here soon. There's plenty to do this weekend indoors and out, so enjoy the fun, festive events our city has on tap for you...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Do you like everything pumpkin? Well head on down to Circleville for the biggest <a href="http://www.pumpkinshow.com/">Pumpkin Show</a> around... she the biggest, the smallest, the oddest... then eat pumpkin donuts, pies, and cookies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. <a href="https://columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar#/dcb2c432-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43">Boo at the Zoo</a> starts this weekend with all the animals you know and love, plus costumes, mascots, superheros, and fun activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Granville is just a short drive out east, but once you're there it feels like miles from the city with the quaint, homey feel. They add to that feeling by putting on a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1646348242359450/">barn hop</a> every season for a fun shopping experience.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Ballet at the Ohio Theater is always a classy combination for a perfect date night. You can still get tickets to this weekend's <a href="https://www.balletmet.org/Night-and-Day">Night and Day</a> three-part performance by BalletMet starting at $29!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Hope your Halloween costume game is on point this year 'cause <a href="http://highballcolumbus.org/">High Ball</a> is this weekend! Join the Halloween street party and see the best costumes in town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. If you're on the east side check out <a href="http://www.creepsidefest.com/">Creepside</a> for some family fun including smores, pumpkin painting, games, a mechanical bull, and live music.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. It's harvest season, so take a trip to the farm! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1245931745470789/">Slate Run</a> operates a historical farm where they do things the old school way, grow crops, raise livestock, make butter, pack away canned goods... this weekend they're having hay rides to their pumpkin patch! Come early for best selection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. We seem to always<i> accidentally</i> end up at Easton when the <a href="http://www.eastonway.com/EventsShopping/halloween-pet-parade-fall-fest/">pet costume parade</a> is going on... they are so adorable! Catch the cuteness on Sunday at noon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you haven't checked out <a href="http://www.goremadepizza.com/index.html">GoreMade Pizza's</a> permanent location yet, it's time to try this wood fired oven pizza in Italian Village!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to believe <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1062768903830003/">Land Grant</a> has only been open for two years! And they are celebrating that anniversary this weekend with special beer releases, live music, guest beers, and food trucks. They'll have the game on, so drink to Land Grant and a Buckeye win!</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-85117554159430467392016-10-12T16:21:00.000-04:002016-10-12T16:21:05.675-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's Fashion Week in the capital city, but that's not the only thing going on this weekend! The current weather forecast says it's going to be perfect on Saturday, so get out and enjoy the Fall weather with all these fun things to do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. It's the second to last weekend of <a href="http://www.renfestival.com/">Ohio Renaissance Festival</a>, better get over to drink some mead, eat a turkey leg, and catch a couple shows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. The circus is in town! Columbus has long standing history with the circus and it has returned for just this weekend. Check out the <a href="https://www.ringling.com/tickets-schedules/">Ringling Bros</a> at the Schott starting on Friday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Start your Saturday afternoon getting your workout in with <a href="https://www.groupmatics.events/#/event/purebarre2016">Pure Barre</a> inside Nationwide Arena and then stay to watch the CBJ for their first home weekend game of the season... only $27, what a deal!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Go old school with your music and join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/517921588397095/">Columbus Record Store Crawl</a>! There are eight local record stores participating and they are all running 20% off during the crawl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Columbus Fashion Week finishes up with an impressive <a href="http://www.fashionweekcolumbus.org/events">finale runway show</a>. Get your tickets before they sell out, snag that swag bag, and get up close with the third largest fashion capital in the country!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Why should kids have all of the trick-or-treat fun?! German Village is hosting their annual <a href="https://germanvillage.com/event/monster-bash-presented-by-cover-my-meds/">Monster Bash</a> where adults trick-or-treat, have a costume contest, drink in the bier garden, make smores, and dance the night away!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. It's probably too late to train for the marathon, but cheer on the runners at the <a href="http://www.columbusmarathon.com/">Nationwide Half and Full Marathon</a> (or avoid the route if you're driving somewhere).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Last weekend was the last of Moonlight Market and this Sunday is the last of the <a href="http://www.sunlightmarket.com/">Sunlight Market</a> series for the year. :( Make the most of it by heading downtown for local food and goods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you can't make it to Pure Barre and CBJ Saturday night, how about <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-brunch-at-arepazo-tickets-27624741345">yoga and brunch</a> Saturday morning? Studio 543 and Arepazo team up to give you a morning workout/stretch, then feed that metabolism with an assortment of delicious latin brunch courses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you like Oktoberfest beers, this may be your last chance of the season to get some. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/235285906867942/">OctoberCrest</a> is happening at the Crest in Clintonville featuring Platform Beer Co., Land-Grant Brewing Company, Lineage Brewing and Seventh Son Brewing.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-46071192411973490922016-10-05T08:46:00.000-04:002016-10-05T08:46:56.930-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's going to be a beautiful, sunny Fall weekend here in Columbus! A great time to get out and enjoy one of our many <a href="http://www.metroparks.net/">metro parks</a> for some fresh air or hanging out by a bonfire at night. Here are eight other things that you can add to your weekend calendar to make the most of your days off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Enjoy TED Talks? Start the weekend off smart with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1812346205654970/">three talks</a> in person at Ohio State University on Friday all focused on chemistry findings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. It's apple season! If you haven't picked your own apples yet this year, head over to <a href="http://www.lyndfruitfarm.com/">Lynd's Fruit Farm</a>, <a href="http://cherryhawkfarm.com/">Cherry Hawk Farm</a>, or <a href="http://www.legendhillsorchard.com/#request.appsettings.StoreURL">Legend Hill Orchard</a>. If you have all the apples you need, how about the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/509385479233034/">apple butter festival</a> in Mount Gilead?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. We're closing out Columbus' summer festival season with the <a href="http://www.columbusitalianfestival.com/">Italian Festival</a> going on all weekend in Italian Village.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Fashion Week in Columbus kicks off with the most adorable show for a great cause, the <a href="http://www.fashionweekcolumbus.org/events">Kids Fashion Show</a> gets started on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Head downtown to eat and shop local at <a href="http://www.moonlightmarketcolumbus.com/">Moonlight Market</a> on Gay Street. It's the last one of the year, so don't miss it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Start your Sunday with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1181592968580632/">Brewga</a> at Zauber... stay for brunch with a side of coffee and beer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Need a little more fall in your life? Head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/544599702400372/">Fall Fest</a> in Upper Arlington for pumpkin carving, apple cider sipping, caramel apples, and hay rides. Prefer something downtown? How about <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumpkins-on-park-tickets-27733176678">Pumpkins on Park</a> with Park Street's pumpkin painting contest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Get a behind the scenes look of local produce being used at some of the most popular local place in Cbus (Seasoned Farmhouse, Middlewest Spirits, and Zauber) with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1751787078371459/">Ag in the City tour</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">From the same brains as Bodega and Balboa, the grand opening crowds have finally subsided to make <a href="http://www.hadleysbar.com/#main">Hadley's</a> available without a long wait for their amazing brunch menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Hills Market downtown is hosting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1537081389650863/">Sip + Spa</a> where you get to pick your poison (wine, beer, or cocktails) with ten samples and appetizers for $15... <i>ten</i> samples!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-45975419124576552622016-09-28T17:45:00.000-04:002016-10-01T15:02:44.624-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It officially feels like Fall this week! Time to get out sweaters, jackets, and boots then hit the town and enjoy all the fun things going on this weekend...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Where did September go?!? Onward to October, which means some scary stuff! Haunted houses have started opening up, so pack up some friends and prepare to get spooked at one of these scariest in Ohio; <a href="http://www.deadacres.com/">Haunted Hoochie</a>, <a href="http://scareatorium.com/">Scareatorium</a>, or <a href="https://www.hauntedorchard.org/">Haunted Orchard</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Support local artists Saturday morning with <a href="http://www.madelocalmarketplaceshows.com/">Made Local Marketplace</a>'s fall pop up in Powell. Jewelry, clothes, paintings and more make perfect gifts too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Get into full Fall swing by grabbing a PSL and heading out to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/638941909607447/">Dawes Arboretum Fall Fest and plant sale</a>. Stock up on apples and mums, enjoy the trees starting to change, and some fun fall activities including hay rides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. The beginning of October means it is <a href="http://shortnorth.org/october-gallery-hop-2016/">Gallery Hop</a> time too! Check out the gallery schedule including Pizzuti Collection's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1121216887963581/">Cuban Forever Revisited</a> exhibition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Cheer on our hometown club with a couple Land Grant brews this Saturday. Get your Crew Brew bundle tickets <a href="http://www.columbuscrewsc.com/tickets/groups">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Need to warm up after the soccer game? The fishnet mafia presents <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/168416013565403/">Rocky Horror Picture Show</a> at Studio 35 with all of the cult following fanfare. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Enjoy the cooler fall weather and get a little festive... paint some pumpkins while sipping on some hot apple cider (with a little something for the adults) at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1112165042165922/">Goodale Park</a> on Sunday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Keep your brunch game strong by going to Woodlands Tavern for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/195302704234079/">Challah's Sunday bloody Sunday</a> brunch while DJ Legend spins some background beats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Seven courses created by seven of Columbus' finest female chefs are being served at Gallerie Bar as part of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/655677944596258/">Cancer Sees No Borders dinner fundraiser </a>this Saturday night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Last week may have been the official Columbus Oktoberfest, but some of our local breweries are hosting their own this weekend. Actual Brewing is hosting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745562465703325/">Weinerfest</a> and of course <a href="http://zbeers.com/">Zauber</a> has their own Oktoberfest.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-43081556772347922362016-09-21T16:42:00.000-04:002016-09-21T16:42:00.558-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I've been off wandering around Iceland the past few weeks (post to come soon)... now we're back, the weather has cooled a little since we left. Even though summer officially ends this week, there is still tons going on in Columbus! It's weekends like these that it gets hard to narrow down to only eight things. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Get a sneak peek at the newest bar in the Short North, <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/julep-sneak-preview-party-tickets-27712573052?aff=popup">Julep</a>! Sign up here, which includes two cocktails... and then checkout the self-serve beer taps.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Need a little pick-me-up and one cup of coffee won't do? How about a <a href="http://www.caffeinecrawl.com/columbus-2016.html">Caffeine Crawl</a>! There's <i>ten</i> coffee shops on the list, you might want to order a little decaf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. You can feel fall in the air... or maybe it's just the smell of pumpkin spice. Either way, <a href="http://columbuscommons.org/happenings/family-fundays/">Harvest Fest</a> is going on from noon to 4pm at the Commons for some good family fun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Put on your laiterhosen or braid your hair and join Columbus for <a href="http://www.columbusoktoberfest.com/">Oktoberfest</a> at the fairgrounds. Prost!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Taking sidewalk chalk to a new level! Easton's fifth annual <a href="http://www.chalk-the-block.com/">Chalk-the-Block</a> is going on all weekend, stroll around Easton marveling at the masterpieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. You may have heard that BrewDogs is building in Columbus and it is there first venture in the United States. Well, with BrewDogs comes <a href="https://www.bankroll.ventures/deal/brewdog/">Equity For Punks</a> USA first edition. Just buy a share and you're set for life with discounts and fun events (like this weekend)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Get all stretched out this weekend with free yoga at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/774813032660079/">Hot Chicken Takeover</a> (North Market) or how about in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1099701923440506/">Nationwide Arena</a> on Sunday and stay for the CBJ game!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Fast horses, cool concert, and walking around the richest family in Ohio's estate... check out the <a href="http://www.thenewalbanyclassic.com/">New Albany Classic</a> on Wexner's estate all day on Sunday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Get ready to pound some burgers... there are <b>75</b> restaurants participating in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/537009809819291/">614 Burgers & Beer</a> week this week... and it ends Saturday! So take advantage of the $6 pricing and enjoy a specialty burger... or five. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.northmarket.com/activities-events/events-calendar/agenttype/view/propertyid/308/north-market-ohio-craft-brew-festival--events.aspx">Craft Brew Festival</a> is happening for the 11th year in North Market. Enjoy beer from here and you get a voucher for the food vendors on the first floor, pretty sweet deal!</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-31104599347337146352016-08-24T16:26:00.000-04:002016-08-24T16:26:05.502-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After a pretty hot and humid summer, things are starting to cool down (well, sort of) in the capital city. This weekend is supposed to be puffy white clouds, some sun, and low humidity... pretty perfect! Enjoy the last few weekends of summer before fall officially sets in. Here is this weekend's list of things to do around town...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Go to the zoo after hours, drink craft beers, and relive the 90s by listening to Smashmouth perform at <a href="https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar#/83fac332-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43">Brew with the Zoo</a> Friday night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. A little bit of hip hop a little bit of techno... get your tickets to <a href="http://www.breakawayfestival.com/">Breakaway Festival</a> at the fairground with names like Waka Floka Flame, Benny Benassi, and Ty Dolla Sign it promises to be a good time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Have you ever had Egyptian food? This weekend is perfect for taking your tastebuds on a trip to the 22nd annual <a href="https://onedrive.live.com/embed?cid=A38B9D99C3C115E5&resid=A38B9D99C3C115E5!60712&authkey=AJeDAuqWPvxwuDM&em=2">Egyptian Festival</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Cheer on the Crew SC against the San Jose Earthquakes, but first, get ten tastings of craft beer including several local breweries for the <a href="http://www.columbuscrewsc.com/tickets/promotions">Crew's Craft Beer Festival</a> on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Getting into the fall mood? How about some apple picking? It is <a href="http://www.lyndfruitfarm.com/u-pick-information/">Lynd's Fruit farm's</a> first u-pick weekend and the gala apples are ready. If you're a fan of honey crisp, head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1379655685383013/">Cherryhawk Farms</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. After a day of apple picking, grab a blanket and some movie snacks to watch <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1598292357150405/">Wall-E</a> under the stars at Sharon Woods Saturday night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Support all things Ohio at Easton this weekend at the <a href="http://eastontowncenter.com/manage/events/agenttype/view/propertyid/626/ohio-proud-summer-fest--events">Ohio Proud Summer Fest</a>. Get your local produce, baked goods, and crafts all in one place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. It's going to be beautiful this weekend, so get outside and stretch it out with Native Cold Press presenting <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1154682071256627/?active_tab=posts">Yoga on the Green</a> on Saturday or start your Sunday Funday off right with some <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/502906533251947/">yoga in the park</a>, Goodale Park.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.illmanneredbeer.com/">Ill Mannered brewing</a> is celebrating their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/274368772930574/">one year anniversary</a>, join the party at their taproom on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Check out the newest restaurant opening in Cbus, <a href="http://www.hadleysbar.com/#main">Hadley's</a>, on South Fourth Street. If you're there on Saturday, stick around for the <a href="http://www.4thandmainbbqblockparty.com/">4th & Main BBQ Block Party</a> with BBQ and food trucks galore (and a half-k... not a half marathon, but a half kilometer... you can do it!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. One of Broadway's most successful musicals comes to Columbus this week! Get your tickets to see <a href="http://columbus.broadway.com/shows/wicked-ss2/">Wicked</a> ASAP before they sell out!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Love shopping around the Short North but hate spending your whole paycheck? It's the <a href="http://shortnorth.org/end-summer-sale-2016/">end of summer sale</a> and 32 of your favorite stores are participating! So grab a coffee at One Line and get a retail therapy session started while shopping local.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. It's the seventh year for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1641935766093701/">CrestFest</a>, a community party in Clintonville. Totally family friendly with kids activities, live music on two stages, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt quest/race around Clintonville!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. When you're the crossroads of America, you get a lot of cool benefits (easy road trips, test markets, better economy), but it comes with the bad too... as we have scene with drug trafficking and heroin overdoses. Sign up to volunteer at <a href="http://www.hopeoverheroincolumbus.com/home.html">Hope Over Heroin</a> on Friday or Saturday where people who need help can come get what they truly need.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Take your best friend (the one with fur and four legs) to <a href="http://wagfest.com/">Wag Fest</a> at Prairie Oaks Metro Park to celebrate the dog days of summer. Did someone say... treats?!? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Run through the original site of our beautiful city, Franklinton, and celebrate with some great beer at the finish line with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1067807239974681/">Columbus Beer Run</a> Saturday afternoon.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Support some local business that are out to change the world for the better. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/930259443747023/">Change Fest</a> is happening on Saturday at McFerson Commons with a great local band lineup.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Head over to Granview for some easy summer drinking at <a href="http://columbuscraftbeer.org/summersession/">the Summer Session</a>! Food trucks, live music and more... and root beer floats for the DDs. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's a little bit of a drive, but Hardscrabble Farms in Delaware is hosting the <a href="https://www.liveuniteddelawarecounty.org/about-us/event-detail/filter/122">Benefit in the Barn </a>fundraiser for the Hunger Alliance. Enjoy dinner, local beer and wine, and a performance by the Columbus Symphony.</span><br />
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Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-55599489972331450392016-08-10T16:33:00.000-04:002016-08-10T16:33:00.121-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The kids might be getting ready to go back to school, but there's still plenty of summer, festivals, and sun to enjoy in Cbus. There <i>is</i> rain in this weekend's forecast, but hopefully it holds off and just rains at night... if your plans are rained out, here's a <a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2014/02/40-things-to-do-in-columbus-when-its.html">list of 40 things to do inside</a>. But let's hope for sun so we can do all of the things on this week's list...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Ever want to go on a hot air balloon ride? How about while Bret Michaels is performing? Check out all of the hot air balloons this weekend in Marysville for the <a href="http://www.allohioballoonfest.com/">All Ohio Balloon Fest</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Go for a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/246015142451557/">leisurely paddle</a> at Trapper John's in Grove City Friday night for a great cause, She Has a Name.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. It is the height of harvest season, time to get the freshest tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and all of the other delicious summer fruits and veggies at North Market's 25th annual <a href="http://www.northmarket.com/activities-events/events-calendar/agenttype/view/propertyid/287/25th-annual-north-market-farmers-festival--events.aspx">Farmer's Festival</a> with demos and activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Summer, the season of festivals includes <a href="http://www.festivallatino.net/">Festival Latino</a> this weekend. Enjoy the best of Latin American foods, dance, and music while soaking in the summer sun downtown on the riverfront.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Rock out with some smokey BBQ at the Blitz's <a href="http://www.theblitz.com/index.php/info/blitz-blogroll/great-summer-smokeout-2016">Great Summer Smokeout</a> featuring Volbeat, Red Sun Rising, Devour the Day and Nine Shrines at Express LIVE on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. There are still a few spots left for the craziest, most fun 5k... it's an inflatable course! They don't even keep time... it all about having a great time bouncing around and getting through the obstacles. Sign up for the Insane Inflatable 5k <a href="http://insaneinflatable5k.com/columbus-oh/">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Been watching the Olympics and feeling inspired? Get your toes in the sand at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/706611599491502/">Woodland's Volleyball Tourney</a> where the drinks will be coming and the top eight team win money!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Take your tastebuds on a world tour without leaving town! The 42nd <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1715985258664093/">International Taste of Columbus</a> is on Sunday featuring 20+ local restaurants that specialize in international cuisines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Taproom is having a local <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1724754774457035/">beer and chocolate</a> pairing afternoon, or if you prefer something a little stronger, how about a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1715985258664093/">Bourbon Tasting</a> with Grove City Brewing... both happening on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Gimme <i>all</i> the food trucks! <a href="http://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/">Food truck festival</a> kicks off on Friday in Columbus Commons, so fill up on the best street eats in the city.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-51162964190936204972016-08-03T16:18:00.000-04:002016-08-03T16:18:01.186-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's one of those weekends in Columbus where there is so much to do, you want to do it all! The <a href="https://www.olympic.org/rio-2016">Olympics</a> start in Rio, which I'm sure will be an entertaining opening ceremony, but you have to enjoy summer while it's here (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/530223703838151/">apple picking</a> has already started!). Here's this weeks list of things to do...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. It always feels like the end of summer when the <a href="http://ohiostatefair.com/">Ohio State Fair</a> comes around, but this heat says summer isn't over yet. Ride the rides, play the carnival games, eat the fried foods, pet the farm animals, see the butter cow... it only happens once a year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Pack your sunscreen and kilt for Dublin's <a href="http://dublinirishfestival.org/">Irish Fest</a> going on all weekend. Enjoy the cute, curly haired dancers, Irish folk and rock music, giant Irish wolfhounds, Irish food and drink, and all other things Irish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Need a break from the heat? Get to the Ohio Theater for <a href="http://www.capa.com/presentations/current-season-presentations/summer-movie-series-2016">CAPA's summer movie series</a>... two of my favorite movies this weekend... the Princess Bride on Friday and the Wizard of Oz on Saturday... only $4!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Another indoor option is taking advantage of this weekend's tax free holiday. Plenty of places to shop; Easton, the new outlets, local shops. Here are <a href="http://www.10tv.com/article/5-things-know-about-ohios-sales-tax-holiday">the rules</a> for what counts toward your tax free shopping spree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Get up early on Saturday for some good clean... run! The <a href="http://www.bubblerun.com/upcoming-locations/columbus-oh/">bubble run</a> is here! Put in the work before it gets too hot and enjoy the rest of your weekend.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Want bubbles in your glass instead of on the street? How about the <a href="http://rocknhopsrace.com/columbus-5k-half_half/">Rock'n'Hop</a> 5k and quarter marathon where you end up on a hops farm with local beer. There is even a one mile run, that sounds more my speed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. It's the first weekend of the month, so it's time for a gallery hop! Check out this month's <a href="http://shortnorth.org/august-gallery-hop-2016-exhibitions-events/">line up</a> and make sure to stop by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1062827473812274/">Pizzuti collection</a> for free (earlier on Saturday with the fam or later with some OYO cocktails).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Who better to throw a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/943050342490420/">grand opening party</a> than a party planning store?! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/surprisemodernparty/">Surprise</a> is opening on Saturday with a beach party, cocktails, swag bags, and a party bus! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ready for a luau? I mean it is hot enough for one! Check out <a href="http://grassskirttiki.com/">Grass Skirt Tiki Room</a> for the <a href="http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/events/hotrodhulahop/">feast of the Tiki gods</a> for a delicious luau tropical buffet, live music, and hot rods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Soak up the summer sun while sampling tons of local and other craft beers at the <a href="http://columbusbeerfest.com/">Summer Beer Fest</a> at Express Live on Saturday (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/313723338971395/">after party</a> at the Pint House). Not a beer fan? Try Brother's Drake for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1870646639829479/">National Mead Day</a> instead!</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-35806155027545161002016-07-27T16:51:00.000-04:002016-07-27T16:51:00.145-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Boy, last weekend was a hot one, felt like I was melting away at times. Ironically, we have had hotter summers, but with the humidity and heat index... even I (who enjoys hot weather) wanted to stay indoors. At least this weekend is planned to be a little cooler (yet a little rainy). Here is this week's list of things to do around Columbus...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Pelotonia is next weekend, so this weekend is some last chance fundraising opportunities (although riders have until October to raise their commitments). Test your endurence by running up the hill on Denison University's hill in Grandville for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/110744786029544/">Alpe de Denison</a> Hillclimb Challenge... then have s few drinks at <a href="http://www.moesoriginalbbq.com/lo/granville/about-granville/">Moe's Original BBQ</a> with a Homestead tap takeover or check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/threetigersbrewing/">Three Tigers Brewing</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. There are still a few tickets left to the <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbus-underground-presents-healthy-bites-tickets-26062186702?aff=fbevent">Healthy Bites</a> iteration of the Best Bites series hosted in Columbus Museum of Art. I can't wait to check out the new Picasso exhibit while lasting the best healthy food Columbus restaurants have to offer. Check out the list of who is participating <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/event/healthy-bites?instance_id=103267">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Keeping with the healthy theme, wake up Saturday and run a 5k with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1726056584337582/">sweat local columbus</a>. Hopefully it will be a bit cooler on Saturday, but if it too hot for a run, check out their expo indoors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Wolf's Ridge is not just having a plain old <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/133851450376644/">bottle release party</a> this weekend... they are going to have a <i>real wolf</i> on site during the bottle release! So get a number, then pet a real (trained) wolf... how often do you get the opportunity to do that?! Oh yeah, the release includes Coffee Vanilla infused Dire Wolf and Coconut infused Howling Moon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. What a drag... I mean, 100 <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-100-drag-queens-for-the-2016-cmh-teams-playing-in-the-austin-gsws-tickets-26288732306">drag queens</a> are going to be at Axis Saturday night! Go party with Nina West and help raise money to send their team to the Gay Softball World Series and dance the night away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Couldn't make it to the sweat local columbus 5k? How about Sunday morning... this 5k ends with a pretty sweet cool down... the <a href="http://www.columbusfrosty5k.com/">Frosty 5k</a> hosted by Wendy's. Kick it off from Huntington Park and end with a delicious frosty at the finish line. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Probably one of the weirdest things on my 'Columbus Bucket List' is seeing Greenlawn Cemetery. Seems totally strange until you think of all the architectural, botanicals, and memorials to people who made this city great are all right there. Columbus Landmarks Foundation is putting on a <a href="http://columbuslandmarks.org/seasonal-walks-at-green-lawn-cemetery/">walking tour</a>, which has to be the best way to get the most interesting factoids and history of Cbus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Need more history? Head over to the <a href="https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/worthingtons-unique-place-in-the-civil-war/50860/">Orange Johnson house</a> in Worthington to hear about the role central Ohio played in the Civil War way back when.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The <a href="http://ohiostatefair.com/">Ohio State Fair</a> starts tonight... and you know what that means... fried everything for dinner! Hope you're planning on fitting in some of those 5ks, because after eating at the fair... you'll need to fit in some cardio!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's the fifth Friday of the month and to celebrate Fri-YAY, the Daily Growler is throwing a <a href="http://www.columbusfrosty5k.com/">$5 Fest</a> where all pints are $5 all night long. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alohastreatery/">Aloha Streatery food truck</a> will be there too for some fab eats while you get your beer on.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03577412633241785064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-37452217992428887512016-07-20T16:32:00.000-04:002016-07-20T21:22:36.375-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's going to be a hot and sticky weekend, but don't let that stop you from having fun around town! There are plenty of things to do <a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2014/02/40-things-to-do-in-columbus-when-its.html">indoors</a>, but it's summer in Ohio, so get outside and find a shady spot to enjoy this week's list of things to do...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Lancaster kicks off its annual <a href="http://www.lancasterfestival.org/lineup/">Lancaster Festival</a> today and the music, art, and community continues through next weekend. Go on Friday to participate in the <a href="http://www.destinationdowntownlancaster.com/artwalk-artist.htm">Artwalk</a> too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Grab a plain white tee and a tutu, then run, don't walk, to the <a href="http://thecolorrun.com/locations/columbus-oh/">Columbus Color Run</a> on Saturday. You'll be plenty colorful at the finish line!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Jazz and ribs... need I say more? We always mark our calendars for this weekend... <a href="http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/">Jazz and Rib Fest</a> sets up downtown for some good eats and cool tunes on this hot summer weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. If you need a new fur baby in your life, you're in luck. This Saturday all of the local animal shelters are teaming up with a <a href="http://nbc4i.com/2016/07/08/nbc4-to-host-clear-the-shelters-pet-adoption-campaign-on-saturday-july-23/">Clear the Shelters</a> adoption event where your new best friend will only cost you $20. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. The <a href="http://www.fcfair.org/">Franklin County Fair</a> technically started last weekend, but it runs through Saturday, don't miss out on some good midwestern fun at this nearly century-old tradition (demolition derby is on Saturday at 7pm).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Seeking air conditioning or maybe shelter from a pop up thunderstorm? Tuck away into the downtown Hyatt for <a href="http://www.pulpfest.com/about-pulpfest-2016/">Pulpfest</a>. Think Comic Con for pulp fiction. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Start your Sunday funday with some <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1526083174196949/">brewga</a>, yoga at a brewery! Head over to Zauber, stretch it out, and stick around for some coffee, brunch, and brews of course.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Test your volleyball skills at Flannagan's Chaos Beach Volleyball Tourney all day on Sunday. Enjoy the pool, the sand, the drinks...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Finish out <a href="http://614columbus.com/restaurant-week/">Restaurant Week</a> with a bang and head to as many of the participating restaurants as humanly possible!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Actual Brewing is hosting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1745834642299699/">game-a-thon</a> where a dollar from every beer and 10% of the food truck sales are donated back to Nationwide Children's Hospital, so drink for a cause while having fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You may have spent last weekend catching Pokemon in random walks around town (ahh, they are <a href="http://nerdist.com/the-craziest-pokemon-go-stories-so-far/">taking over</a>!). This weekend, give your phone battery (and phone bill) a break with this list of things to do around town (okay... you can catch them in these places too). :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>1. Get over to the zoo and enjoys the active animals after hours and then get your seat for some jazz at <a href="https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar#/c9f5bc32-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43">JazZoo</a> on Friday night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Prefer a movie instead? Take it way back with <a href="https://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/37723">Honey I Shrunk the Kids</a> under the stars a Highbanks metropark... popcorn is on them!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Living in Columbus, you get the perks of a big city with the feel of a close-knit small town. Enjoy that combo at the <a href="http://violetfestival.org/violet_festival_home">Pickerington Violet Festival</a> where you have fair rides and food that ends with a pretty big concert at night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. There are still some tickets left for <a href="http://promowestfest.com/">Promowest Fest</a> going on in McFerson Park all weekend. Don't miss out on this lineup, including Snoop Dogg and Garbage... time for a 90s throwback!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Speaking of the 90s, you're probably one of the millions clogging up the Pokemon GO servers (it's okay, I am too). Meetups are popping up everywhere luring in those cute little pocket monsters. Win prizes for the most Pokemon and most rare at some of these meetups; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1752892278322241/">Como Park</a> on Friday, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1627343747593845/">The Oval</a> on Saturday, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1411683342182437/">Goodale Park</a> on Sunday.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. After all that walking from Pokemon catching, stretch it out with a little yoga. Enjoy the new Cherry Street parklet at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1003339136440911/">Cherry Street Community Yoga Festival</a> on Saturday starting at 6:30pm.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Head over to German Village for an <a href="https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/art-crawl-presented-by-covermymeds/49344/">Art Crawl</a> on Macon Alley. See 30 regional artists, listen to live music, and wine/beer tastings all night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. If you're riding in Pelotonia next month, it's time to start training... and the best way to end a long bike ride is with a cookout and ice cream at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/981794791919637/">Velvet ice cream's mill</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Stuff your face with all kinds of good eats at the <a href="http://worthingtonohcoc.weblinkconnect.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=2043">Taste of Worthington</a> on Friday night, there will be 60 different foods to try!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Staas is celebrating their three year anniversary on Saturday with a <a href="http://www.staasbrewing.com/special-events/">party</a>. Don't want to drive all the way to Delaware? Stay a little more local at Four Strings and partake in their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1738524699736945/">Hawaiian BBQ popup</a>.</span>Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-9553812902485125502016-07-10T22:52:00.001-04:002016-07-10T22:52:35.436-04:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another great weekend in Columbus! Beautiful weather... perfect for a visiting streetpub and picnic with the pops. We finished our patio table last weekend and we've been using it ever since... casual coffee on the patio, grilling dinner, relaxing with a magazine, and post-concert Nelly listening under the stars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That dang Pokemon game... held out downloading it until today (I really don't need another distraction) but now I have it. Wonder if everyone who has it reached their step goals over the weekend, haha! We saw people wandering aimlessly trying to catch these guys. Now there are meetups at Pokestops to search for catch them all and battle at gyms. I've also heard stories about budding friendships over trying to find the rare ones. Oh well, back to being productive tomorrow! Here is this week's meal plan...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">BBQ chicken and corn-on-the-cob</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">homemade pizza</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">breakfast tacos for dinner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">ravioli and sauteed zucchini</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-44880018987276701062016-07-04T20:10:00.000-04:002016-07-10T23:10:58.699-04:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you had a great three-day weekend! Ours was kind of lazy... which was much needed. Saw some fireworks, drank some drinks, had some great BBQ... you know... the ultimate American weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We also went chasing waterfalls... in Columbus! There are a couple in Dublin that, while limited parking, are easy to get to if you know where to look (<a href="https://www.columbus.gov/recreationandparks/parks/Hayden-Falls-Park/">Hayden Falls</a> and <a href="http://dublinohiousa.gov/parks-open-space/indian-run-falls/">Indian Run Falls</a>).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's a short week after the long weekend... so it's a short meal plan...</span><br />
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<a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2013/02/veggie-stir-fry-total-time-25-minutes.html"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">chicken stir fry</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's a three-day weekend and we're about to have us some fun! Fireworks, parades, cookouts, and 5ks... there are plenty of things going on, especially in each neighborhood around Columbus (check for your local fireworks <a href="http://nbc4i.com/2016/06/13/2016-community-fireworks/">here</a>). This week's list fills in the rest of your weekend with more fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Most of the neighborhood fireworks are happening on the Fourth this year, so come downtown with the rest of Columbus and watch the largest display of fireworks in the Midwest, <a href="https://redwhiteandboom.org/">Red White and Boom</a>... but first... put your reservation in now for Gallerie Bar's <a href="http://www.galleriebarandbistro.com/events/red-white-and-blue-crab">Red, White, and Blue Crab</a> boil which includes parking in their garage. Premium parking, AC, crab dinner, and fireworks for $29?! Yes!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. If you like <a href="http://www.shortnorthpinthouse.com/">Pint House</a> and <a href="http://www.fornoshortnorth.com/">Forno</a>, check out the "sneak peek" opening of <a href="http://standardhall.com/">Standard Hall</a> on Friday. First people in the door get entered to with tickets to Austin City Limits music festival!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. It's going to be another hot one this weekend, cool off with a beer and a dip in the pool! Hoof Hearted is hosting a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1026602397376578/">pool party</a> on Saturday with DJ Thom playing his summer soundtrack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Clear Fork, normally known for skiing, is opening a summer <a href="http://clearfork-resort.com/attractions/">adventure park</a>, and Saturday is their opening day. Tubing, wakeboarding, and zorbs... so much fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. If Clear Fork is too far of a drive, get tickets to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-day-camp-tickets-24439995685">Adult Day @ Camp</a>, a fundraiser for Godman Guild's summer camps. Everything gets started at 11am on Saturday at Camp Mary Orton.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Stop by the <a href="http://pizzuticollection.org/?p=5927">Pizzuti Collection</a> after they close (6pm) to get a unique view of the art while sipping OYO or Rockmill brews. Afterward, head out to High Street for <a href="http://shortnorth.org/arts-galleries/gallery-hop/">Gallery Hop</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Get lined up on High Street Monday morning (since you don't have to go to work!!) and get ready for the <a href="http://www.doodahparade.com/">Doo Dah Parade</a>. Dance around and join in on the fun! Guaranteed to make you giggle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. What's more American than hot dogs and baseball? Celebrate our Independence Day cheering on the <a href="http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t445">Clippers</a> and more fireworks... don't forget your cowbell!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Wolf's Ridge and Jackie O's are collabrating on a <a href="http://www.wolfsridgebrewing.com/tickets/wrb-jos">brunch menu</a> for Saturday. Check out the yummy four courses they have planned and the eight beers to choose from.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ohio Taproom is celebrating everything local with their Red Meat, White Wine, and Local Brew on Sunday (<a href="http://northcountrycharcuterie.com/">North Country Charcuterie</a>, <a href="https://www.debonne.com/">Debonne Vineyards</a>, and <a href="http://www.rockmillbrewery.com/">Rockmill Brewery</a>) so come in between your cookouts for this delicious local sampling.</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-83682053506546422022016-06-26T21:08:00.000-04:002016-06-27T00:11:51.680-04:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you didn't melt away this weekend in the heat and humidity! After checking out Comfest on Friday, we took our Jeep in for maintenence on Saturday and wandered over to Grandville for some brunch and checked out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/threetigersbrewing/">Three Tigers Brewing</a>. They're still working on brewing their own beers, but there will be some soon! Then supporting our Crew with a kick off to fireworks week (keep an extra close eye on your pets!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then today... went to check out the <a href="https://www.tangeroutlet.com/columbus">Columbus Tanger outlets</a>, which are really in Delaware... and I'm pretty sure everyone else had the same idea. I really just needed to make an exchange and I was running out of return window. Any way, after getting through the traffic and finding a parking spot, the actual outlet mall was pretty nice, so I ended up sticking around to check a few stores out. A lot of great brands and good deals going on! I would recommend waiting another few weeks to avoid the traffic jam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Alright, on to this week's meal plan. What are you planning on making this week?</span><br />
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<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-47794368360003593602016-06-22T16:35:00.000-04:002016-06-22T16:35:00.517-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/united-states/ohio/why-columbus-should-be-on-your-travel-radar-hipster-city-ohio-next-brooklyn/">NatGeo Travel</a> just posted an article about Columbus being the next cool travel destination now that everyone knows about cities like Brooklyn, Portland, and Austin... they lost a little of that cool edge. We're still that undiscovered gem to most of the country. I don't know where they got the nickname "biggest small town in America", but get out and enjoy our city this weekend... here are a couple things going on around town...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. After a fun Pride Fest last weekend, <a href="http://www.comfest.com/">ComFest</a> comes in and takes over. Join the crowd of community lovers in Goodale Park; tie dye and flower headbands highly encouraged!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. We've been waiting over a year for this... the <a href="http://www.columbuslibrary.org/buildings/main-library">reopening of the main library</a> downtown is this weekend! The ribbon cutting ceremony is at noon and there are events all weekend. The new space is beautiful with lots of natural light, tons of resources and meeting rooms, even an XBOX area for teens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Speaking of books, <a href="http://ohioexpocenter.com/event/half-price-books-clearance-sale/">Half Price Book's clearance sale</a> is this weekend at the fairgrounds. Bring a bookbag, because everything is priced $2 or less, so it is time to stock up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Listen to some live local bands and catch some fireworks at <a href="http://festival.cityofpowell.us/food/">Powell Festival</a> on Saturday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. If you want live music, but want to cool off inside while listening... get a little bit of nostalgia with a side of fabulous at the Lincoln Theater where the Columbus Gay Mens Choir will be performing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1179335718805943/">Finding Oz</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Want to see what goes into your beautiful flower bouquets? Go on a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1700224316909601/">flower farm tour</a> at <a href="http://www.sunnymeadowsflowerfarm.com/">Sunny Meadows Flower Farm</a> on Sunday at 1pm and then pick up a couple bouquets for your place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Check out one of Columbus' historic neighborhoods at the <a href="https://germanvillage.com/haus-und-garten-tour-2016/">Haus und Garten Tour</a> of German Village on Sunday. Start your tour at <a href="http://www.pistaciavera.com/">Pistacia Vera</a> to caffeinate, check out a few homes, grab a seat on <a href="http://www.lindeys.com/">Lindey's</a> patio for lunch, take an afternoon stroll through the <a href="http://www.bookloft.com/">Book Loft</a>, and see a few more houses to finish out your German Village tour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Take a hike! ... through Highbanks Metropark for a <a href="https://reservations.metroparks.net/programs/37542">twilight hike</a> on Sunday at 8pm... the hike ends with roasting marshmallows! Be sure to look up, you might spot one of the resident bald eagles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you missed the Arts Festival a couple weekends ago, here's another chance to get you hands on some art (and it won't be quite as crowded)... <a href="http://www.eastonway.com/EventsShopping/easton-art-affair/">Easton Art Affair</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Eat ALL of the strawberries because it's <a href="http://www.londonstrawberryfestival.com/">Strawberry Festival</a> time in London (Ohio).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Head over to Grandview Hop on Saturday to explore some local vendors, but officially staking out your seat in the pop-up beer garden and enjoy some local brews in the summer sun.</span><br />
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<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-4352278619432948652016-06-20T23:56:00.000-04:002016-06-20T23:56:17.096-04:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope you a fabulous weekend and enjoyed the wonderful sunshine. We tried to stay outside as much as possible... even watching movies at the drive-in! It's weekends like these that make you wish summer lasted forever. Which, By the way happy summer solstice! The day with the most daylight, but maybe not the most sunshine here in Columbus... oh well...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today was also the preview day of the new main library, which opens this Saturday. You might be like me and visited the main library as a kid (I love the library system in Columbus, but other branches are so much closer to me). I remember thinking about how many books and information could be housed in just one building. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, now there's this thing called the internet (well, it was around back when I was a kid too, but maybe not quite as accessible), so the library has to keep up with the times... and Columbus Metropolitan Libraries is doing just that. One of my favorite things the staff said this afternoon was something about libraries of the past focused on <i>collection</i>, libraries of the future focus on <i>connection</i>. There are so many meeting spots, conference rooms, and even an XBOX area for teens, offering opportunities for connection everywhere.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The marble facade has been removed from the side and huge windows that have beautiful views of the city are in its place. The marble wasn't wasted though, it was used in the sculpture by the outdoor eating/meeting area! All of the natural light really opens the space up giving the library a light and airy feel (instead of cold, dark, and stuffy like libraries can be).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There are all kinds of events around the reopening of the Main Library going on this weekend... check them out <a href="http://www.columbuslibrary.org/buildings/main-library">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Well, we are already a day into this week, but here's the meal plan!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">lamb burgers and asparagus</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">crab cakes and strawberry-spinach salad</span><br />
<a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2015/03/spicy-chicken-and-potato-waffles-total.html"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">spicy chicken and potato waffles</span></a><br />
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<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-33420585860933567792016-06-15T23:03:00.001-04:002016-06-17T17:43:16.452-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">After the heartwrenching news coming out of Orlando this weekend and Columbus Pride week starting, it is important to stay strong and show our support. Afterall, there is a lot to be proud about! "Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." - MLK</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's also Father's Day this weekend, so grab your dad and make some memories!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What to do...</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. Of course, show your support for Orlando and the community here in Columbus by checking out some of the Pride festivities. Don't miss the <a href="https://www.columbuspride.org/parade">parade</a>, be sure to catch a drag competition on the drag stage, and <a href="https://www.columbuspride.org/entertainment/saturday">Saturday's activity lineup</a> includes music, comedy, and performances. There will be <a href="http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2016/06/13/Columbus-Pride-security.html">significantly increased security</a>, so you can feel safe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. There are four stages at the <a href="http://www.creeksidebluesandjazz.com/schedule.html">Creekside Blues & Jazz festival</a>. Feel transported to New Orleans' Frenchmen Street without getting on a plane and then learn a couple swing moves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Picnic with the Pops starts this Friday! Grab a blanket, a picnic dinner, and watch the <a href="http://www.columbussymphony.com/events/calendar/profile.dT/changes-a-symphonic-tribute-to-the-music-of-david-bowie">symphony's tribute to David Bowie</a> by the moonlight. Check out the rest of this seasons lineup (including Nelly!) <a href="http://www.columbussymphony.com/events/series/profile.dT/picnic-with-the-pops">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Have you ever wanted to try Tai Chi? Those who practice always appear so zen while they make their precise moves under the shade of a tree. Here's your chance to do just that with <a href="http://www.inniswood.org/Events.htm">Tai Chi in the Garden</a> at Inniswood Metro Park on Saturday morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Get over to Franklinton for a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1532079733755426/">Hip Hop and House Music patio party</a> at Rehab Tavern. It may look a little shady when you're parking by abandon warehouses, but it will definitely be a good time Saturday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Nerds unite! Just kidding, anyone can play at <a href="http://originsgamefair.com/">Origins Game Fair</a> going on all weekend at the Convention Center. Might be some good people watching moments with the cosplay costume contest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Into country music? You have choices this weekend! Get tickets to <a href="http://www.buckeyecountrysuperfest.com/">Buckeye Country Superfest</a> at the Horseshoe, or for a little calmer, less crowded option, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/669137526562066/">Washboard Music Festival</a> in Logan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. The weather will be perfect to catch a double feature at the drive-in! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/646583575506694/">South drive-in</a> (just south of downtown) is showing Finding Dory and Alice Through the Looking Glass this weekend... so pack up the kids or go with your friends... and enjoy two movies for the price of one outside under the stars!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Honorable mention for the <a href="http://www.columbusmuseum.org/picasso/">Picasso exhibit</a> opening at the Columbus Museum of Art this week... you'll be able to check it out until September, but don't miss it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Frequently name the best zoo in the country, Columbus Zoo is having their annual fundraiser and chance to see the zoo with a drink and no strollers, <a href="https://www.columbuszoo.org/home/visit/plan-your-visit/event-calendar#/2741b532-bd2f-67d7-bdc2-ff0000bf4b43">Zoofari</a>! Sample all of the the seemingly endless list of restaurants participating this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Columbus has really become quite the cycling community with Pelotonia, clear bike lanes all over the city, and <a href="http://tourdegrandview.com/fan-info/">Tour de Grandview</a>'s 23rd race happening this Friday. While most of us are not qualified to race in the event, cheer on the cyclist, listen to live music, and... drink in the streets because you can. Ohio Taproom and Zauber will be pouring craft beers all night!</span><br />
<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-75897186044056727112016-06-12T22:16:00.000-04:002016-06-14T22:17:43.209-04:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This past week was a lot of fun... a Columbus blogger meetup, our 9th wedding anniversary, and festivals galore! Between the festivals we checked out the new <a href="https://placemakes.org/">parklet</a> on Cherry Street... which essentially allows you to walk in the middle of a blue street with an art wall and sit down at a table and enjoy the weather. Grab some brunch at <a href="http://www.thenorthstarcafe.com/">North Star</a> before checking out <a href="https://www.rei.com/">REI</a>'s garage sale for some deals on summer fun equipment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I kind of forgot our anniversary was last week when I planned our meal plan, so we didn't get to one of the meals (it gets to come back for this week though)! What are you planning to make this week? Here is my plan...</span><br />
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<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-33830863594475080582016-06-08T16:41:00.000-04:002016-06-08T22:52:45.285-04:008 Things to Do in Cbus This Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">So much to do this weekend, it was hard to narrow it down to just eight things! Summer in Columbus is definitely in full swing based on the weather and the social calendar. Here are a few things you might want to add...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. It's summertime, time for beer brats and fun at <a href="http://germaniacolumbus.org/">Sommerfest</a> in German Village on Friday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. Over 2.5 million people have seen <a href="http://tecumsehdrama.com/">Tecumseh</a>, the outdoor drama in Chillicothe... if you haven't seen it yet, this weekend is opening weekend for the season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1046873742066084/">Kendra Scott</a> is opening a new location at Easton, stop over on Saturday for some free refreshments and peruse the collection for their soft opening.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Halloween is kind of forever from now, but the Midwest Haunters convention is this weekend. Check out the events calendar including a <a href="http://www.midwesthauntersconvention.com/friday-night-bus-tour-party/">Monster Beach Party</a>, <a href="http://www.midwesthauntersconvention.com/events/zombiewalk-columbus/">Zombie Walk</a>, and a <a href="http://www.midwesthauntersconvention.com/events/masqueradeparty/">Masquerade</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Festival season is here and in full effect this weekend. I don't know where all the people come from, but they will <i>all</i> be at <a href="https://columbusartsfestival.org/">Columbus Arts Festival</a> this weekend. Take a break from the crowd and duck into COSI or Strongwater for the last of <a href="http://filmfestivalofcolumbus.com/schedule">Film Festival of Columbus</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. Tired of art, but still want to hang out with tons of people? Walk down to <a href="http://www.parkstreetfest.com/">Park Street Festival</a> for more summer fest action.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. There are only five professional rugby teams in the country, one of them is here in Cbus and their inaugural season is half over. So far, undefeated at home, so cheer on the <a href="http://www.rugbyohio.com/news_article/show/616970?referrer_id=">Ohio Aviators</a> for another home win against San Diego!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Alternative Fashion Week end with a bang, check out the <a href="https://www.universe.com/events/afw16-grand-finale-runway-show-tickets-N513M6">finale runway show</a> on Sunday... but get your tickets now before they sell out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://sweetcarrot.com/">Sweet Carrot</a>! Still riding on a full belly from over the weekend. Perfect comfort food and I love what they did with Rife's Market.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Get your local drink on at Grandview's 5th annual <a href="http://grandviewdigfest.com/">Digfest</a> on Saturday.</span><br />
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<br />Alleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12171423414585181841noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073500909849065732.post-87716593455383849442016-06-05T23:44:00.002-04:002016-06-07T00:13:15.354-04:00Weekly Menu<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Yay! Our <a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-summer-of-csa.html">CSA</a> has officially started for the year and the best strawberries ever are in my fridge. :) So we're having strawberry smoothies, strawberries on our granola, on our salads, and in our desserts... yum!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Have you checked out <a href="http://theangrybakerote.com/index.html">Angry Baker</a> yet? We went this weekend after hearing great things for a long time, definitely did not disappoint! We both got egg sandwiches and some baked goods to take home for later. All very tasty! Then after a long walk at <a href="http://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/scioto-grove/">Scioto Grove</a>, we went to eat even more at Sweet Carrot. Oh, how we have missed <a href="http://sweetcarrot.com/">Sweet Carrot</a>... their food truck has been hard to find while they have been opening up shop in Grandview.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This week's meal plan is rather simple, but some times that's just the way things go...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">double decker chicken tacos</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2013/01/asian-meatballs-total-time-40-minutes.html">asian meatballs</a> and rice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ravioli with asparagus and garlic bread</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2013/11/chicken-with-creamy-dijon-sauce-total.html">creamy dijon chicken</a> with mashed potatoes and kraut</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://alleysrecipebook.blogspot.com/2013/01/best-grilled-cheese-sandwich-tips.html">grilled cheese</a> with pesto and sun dried tomatoes and spinach-strawberry salad</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Memorial Tournament is in town... and of course that means rain is coming. Avoid the rain drops and the traffic headache and make some new plans...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1. If you missed ColumBEST last week, here's another chance to eat and drink some of the best in Columbus at Franklin Park Conservatory at their <a href="http://fpconservatory.org/The-Experience/Events/Fundraising-Events/Tastings-off-the-Terrace">Tastings off the Terrace</a> this Thursday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2. The Bogey Inn is celebrating the Memorial Tournament with 90s tributes all week long. Get there Friday to see <a href="http://www.bogeyinn.com/events/">Shucking Bubba Deluxe</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Rise and slay Saturday morning with a popup workout Queen Bey would approve of, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/733728033436535/">Beyfit</a> at Nelson Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Warmer weather means fresh fruits and veggies are just waiting for you at your local farmers market. Check out <a href="http://maps.managemymarket.com/2182">Worthington</a>, <a href="http://www.granvillefarmersmarket.com/">Grandville</a>, <a href="http://www.clintonvillefarmersmarket.org/">Clintonville</a>, <a href="http://gcchamber.org/farmers-market/">Grove City</a>, or <a href="http://www.thecwfm.com/">Canal Winchester</a>'s farmers markets on Saturday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Head for the hills... Hocking Hills for an entire weekend of indie rock and country music at <a href="http://nelsonvillefest.org/">Nelsonville Music Festival</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">6. While you're just south of Columbus, pick up some glow sticks and go on the season's first <a href="http://hockingriver.com/moonlit-tour/">Glow Float</a> down the Hocking River, then enjoy some bluegrass music around the bonfire.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. All dressed up and no where to go? Get tickets to the opera, <a href="http://www.operacolumbus.org/events/event/26/Verdis-La-Traviata">La Traviata</a>, performed at the Southern Theater.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Get on your bike and ride! The <a href="https://www.columbuspride.org/events/pride-bicycle-ride">Pride Bicycle ride</a> is happening at 10am on Sunday and afterward you'll be treated to brunch and Pattycake cookies... mmm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Did you hear? <a href="http://614now.com/2016/entertain/food-drink/sayonara-japanese-steakhouse-to-close-in-june">Japanese Steakhouse</a> in the Short North is closing. :( Get in one last culinary show before they shut their doors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Meet the local brew masters at Brewcadia Sunday afternoon for the 21st annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/258478671201911/">Afternoon with the Brewers</a>. Enjoy last year's homebrew winner while setting the high score on some arcade games.</span><br />
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