Follow 614NOW, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/614now Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:39:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGt6jHbRcHw3s A popular grandview spot for comfort food will be closed for nearly a month. Earlier today, Sweet Carrot posted an announcement on both its social media pages and website stating that the restaurant will close from Sept. 17 until Oct. 11.  The closure is happening to allow the eatery’s team time to recharge. Even though…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:47:39 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGt6jHbRcHw3s https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGuifqJurszLU A new Korean fried chicken restaurant is coming to Columbus. Choong Man Chicken—commonly referred to as CM Chicken—plans to open a new eatery at 1132 W. Henderson Rd. Serving up crispy, Korean-style fare, the spot will likely open sometime in the next several weeks, according to Min Kang, an employee at the company’s U.S. headquarters.…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:24:53 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGuifqJurszLU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGgVLTsI7B9NX You know you’re in the right place when the seafood on a restaurant’s menu is sold by the pound. And that’s exactly the way it is at Seafood Shake, the popular Cleveland-based spot for Cajun-inspired seafood boils that’s opening two Columbus locations this winter. One restaurant is coming to 3860 Morse Rd., just north of…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:15:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGgVLTsI7B9NX https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGuQEmsPXZ5C9 We just found your new favorite sandwich spot, Columbus. McGinnis’ Grill—a new food truck launched by longtime Columbus chef John McGinnis —opens on Sept. 23, and it’s bringing a full slate of original sandwiches you need to try this fall. For more info on the background of McGinnis and his nearly 20-year journey as a…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:06:21 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGuQEmsPXZ5C9 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGmw5Ur-z5Bww For generations, the pawpaw has taken an unfortunate backseat to other more popular—and non-native—fruits. But now it’s finally getting its due. Not only has it become increasingly more popular throughout the last decade, it even has its very own festival in Athens County, which begins today. The 23rd annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival is taking place…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:39:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGmw5Ur-z5Bww https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGnCrAHWlao0B Even before he moved to Columbus, chef Matt Harper would have made an ideal addition to the Comune restaurant kitchen. That’s because the lauded eatery—located at 677 Parsons Ave.—is focused on bringing the best plant-based dishes possible to Columbus. And just like Comune, Harper lets proteins take a back seat, while fruits and veggies shine.…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:14:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGnCrAHWlao0B https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGv9M7fKGWt0o For fans of Grandview’s oversized, always-served-hot cookie bakery Lion Cub’s Cookies, there’s a lot more to love this week. On Sept. 15, the popular confectioner unveiled a pair of brand new treats and re-introduced an old favorite due to popular demand.  Say hello to Dough Bake and M&M Cookies n Cream. Dough Bake represents the…]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:34:02 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_pq0-E-fduGv9M7fKGWt0o https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2q8qfTAM-Smm What’s better than craft beer at a pop-up market? How about great craft beer at the largest pop-up market in Columbus. That’s what you’re getting at this weekend’s Better Late: A Pop-up Market Event, which comes from a partnership between Columbus Brewing Company and Six Ways Market. The event will be held on Sept. 18…]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:49:57 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2q8qfTAM-Smm https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2ntuT6pSmY81 What’s not to love about Wendy’s? Not only do they serve legitimately good fast-food fare, but it’s never frozen and they’re local to the Columbus area. They being said, after a while regular chicken sandwiches and plain chocolate Frostys can get a little boring. But we have just the thing for you. Welcome to your…]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:35:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2ntuT6pSmY81 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2ioxzwoq1nFt Love having your groceries delivered but hate waiting 12 hours, or sometimes even several days, until you get them? Kroger has you covered. On Sept. 14, the grocery chain partnered with Instacart to launch Kroger Delivery Now, a service they’ve billed as a “virtual convenience store” that boasts over 25,000 items. Their massive inventory, including…]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 17:19:41 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2ioxzwoq1nFt https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2htLdxSOwF-n COSI during regular business hours is enough of a good time. But at night—with a craft beer or cocktail in hand and access to nearly every museum exhibit—that’s an experience. The newest installment of COSI After Dark, a themed, 21-and-up event, is on the books for Oct. 14. from 7-10 p.m. You can buy tickets,…]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:49:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2htLdxSOwF-n https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2vdczOo_8W9B The Buckeyes’ on-field performance wasn’t the only issue last weekend at Ohio Stadium. Fans experienced gate entry delays and concessions issues (among others) during the Buckeyes’ clash with Oregon on Sept. 11. In a statement issued yesterday, the school has announced several new game-day procedures to improve fan experiences. “There were entry issues this past…]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:45:23 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2vdczOo_8W9B https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2iRFMxTa8z4W Sunday supper is the most soul-awakening meal of the week. Many of us have memories as children gathering around the table on Sunday and sharing a comforting meal of mom’s fried chicken or decadent pot roast. Even as an adult, Sunday supper has continued to feel soothing and joyous and has inspired many long roasts…]]> Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:18:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc-VEe1nm-WB2iRFMxTa8z4W https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomv9M7fKGWt0o And just like that, another new vendor is coming to Budd Dairy Food Hall. Beginning Sept. 21, Zaytoon Mediterranean Grill will take over Hatch, one of Budd Dairy’s two rotating kitchen spaces. This means their presence in the food hall is not expected to be permanent. The Cheesecake Girl previously occupied the Hatch kitchen from…]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:46:21 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomv9M7fKGWt0o https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomn1d0VB8z-7c The Blessed Bakery is a Columbus non-profit serving up a variety of indulgent cookies—like lucky cereal milk, Oreo cheesecake, and buckeye s’more—all for a good cause. Their sales benefit the Columbus community as well as South Sudan. Last weekend, however, someone decided to help themselves to their funds. According to owner Keji Latio, the bakery,…]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:34:58 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomn1d0VB8z-7c https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomgO5yOwvVe_2 You’ve probably seen Hello Kitty adorning everything from clothing to backpacks to bedspreads and even cutlery sets. Chances are, though, you’ve never seen the globally popular feline serving food. That’s about to change, because the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to Easton. Now in its seventh year, the mobile, electric-pink vehicle emblazoned with Hello…]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:20:51 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomgO5yOwvVe_2 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomrG7Iy_4u0x9 Say hello to your new Morning Ritual. Literally. Specializing in coffee and biscuits, Morning Ritual held its official grand opening on Sept. 13. It’s located at 5704 New Albany Rd. in New Albany, where it will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily. The new spot is owned by The Goat, a lunch…]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:00:45 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomrG7Iy_4u0x9 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czommnhpmeYcemU Land-Grant Brewing Co. is all grown up, and it’s time to celebrate. The popular brewery is holding is seventh anniversary on Sept. 25, starting at 10 a.m. The party will be held at Land-Grant’s Franklinton brewery, located at 424 W. Town St. “These anniversary occasions are our favorite days at the brewery, as they are…]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:47:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czommnhpmeYcemU https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomlRpWVnEcNkS With fall right around the corner, we can already feel the chill in the air each morning. And even though autumn brings a lot of things we love with it, the colder weather also mean cold and flu season will be here just as soon. But we have just the thing for you this year:…]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:23:38 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc9v-3Rr6czomlRpWVnEcNkS https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_siAE09FL0EGW0GqTRQSgk A new pizza option has officially arrived at Easton Town Center. Sono Wood Fired—a popular Chicago-area restaurant featuring hearty Neapolitan-style pies and other elevated Italian fare—opened at the Columbus-area mall in early August. The restaurant is located at 4055 The Strand West. Its Columbus location is Sono’s first restaurant outside of the Windy City, where…]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 17:40:56 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/Md1RqHBkRc_siAE09FL0EGW0GqTRQSgk