Go Shop View archives

• Greater Columbus Antique Mall

  This shopping center is famous for its architectural and hardware relics, plus housewares and miscellany from 50 vendors displayed over five floors. But it’s just as famous for its ghosts, as affirmed by four separate paranormal groups. You might want to shop before dark. (9/2011)

  1045 S High St
  614-443-7858

• LOOT

  This sophisticated woman’s boutique has been a local favorite for more than 20 years. In addition to fashions from FLAX, Velvet and Language, there are purses, scarves, jewelry and Bella Notte linens, as well as a Loot Littles corner just for kids. Plan ahead and print out a coupon from the website for some extra savings. (9/2011)

  641 N High St
  614-221-5668
  lootstyle.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• Columbus Oktoberfest

  Break out the lederhosen for this free festival, which is in its 46th year. Things kick off with a keg tapping followed by events like the stein hoist (a beer lifting competition) the 4-mile Brat Trot and dances by the Austrian Tanz und Spielkreis Dancers. Listen to the Augsburg Band and sample authentic sauerkraut, beer and cream puffs. Sept. 23-25. (9/2011)

  At the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds 717 E 17th Ave
  614-644-3247
  columbusoktoberfest.com
  

• Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

  Reynoldsburg proudly claims to be the “birthplace of the commercial tomato.” At this annual summer fest, sip on free tomato juice, listen to local singers and marvel at the unfortunate specimen that wins the “most oddly formed tomato” contest—one of many tomato-related competitions. This one-ofa- kind event also offers games, live music, a cruise-in car show and pig races. Aug. 19-20. (9/2011)

  At Huber Park 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg
  614-866-4888
  reynoldsbur...estival.org
  

• Music in the Park

  Boogie among the begonias every Friday evening, when local acoustic (Aug. 5) Bluegrass (Aug. 12) and Blues (Aug.19) bands rock the bandstand at Friendship Park. Through Aug. 19. (9/2011)

  At Friendship Park 150 Oklahoma Ave, Gahanna
  614-342-4250
  gahanna.gov
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• Milestone 229

  Summer seems like it will never end with a lazy cocktail and a glazed pork belly appetizer on the pretty outdoor deck here, right beside the Scioto River. Bicentennial Park's giant water-and-light fountain splashes away nearby as you savor a barrel-cut sirloin steak or a 229 Bratwurst Burger. $$ (9/2011)

  229 Civic Center Dr
  614-427-0276
  milestone229.com
  

• Mitchell’s Steakhouse

  Mitchell’s grills ’em all. This re-imagined steakhouse tops them, too, with gorgonzola crust, cognac peppercorn or bacon. The sides are just as tempting, and have recently included jalapeño scalloped potatoes and green beans with walnut brown butter. $$$$ (9/2011)

  45 N Third St
  614-621-2333
  mitchellssteakhouse.com
  

• Lemongrass Fusion Cuisine

  This serene space is a Zen spot for sipping plum wine and savoring a lemongrass sushi roll made with tuna, salmon and smoked barbecue eel. Or try the sampler platter for a taste of three local favorites: seafood rangoon, chicken satay and spring rolls. $$$ (9/2011)

  641 N High St
  614-224-1414
  lemongrassfusion.com
  

 

Go Party View archives

• Fleur

  With its white leather-andmarble interior, this elegant club brings a bit of Miami to Columbus. Labeled a champagne and vodka bar, it's the place to go to imbibe either while listening to house and hip-hop. Cool off with a Red Dawn, which is made of champagne, vodka and cranberry juice, or the namesake Fleur Mojito, which has champagne Brut, rum, fresh mint and lime. (9/2011)

  114 N Third St
  614-328-9622
  luvfleur.com
  

• Dick’s Den

  Jazz cats have been hanging in the den for decades, drawn by live music at least four nights a week. Tuesdays are for bluegrass, but it’s all jazz all the time come the weekend. The cover charge is rarely more than $5, and the drinks are dirt-cheap. (9/2011)

  2417 N High St
  614-268-9573
  dicksdencolumbus.com
  

• GRANDVIEW CAFÉ

  This café has been around since 1925. Grab some smart friends for team trivia on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or raise your voice to the tintile roof with Sunday karaoke over drinks and "sammiches." (9/2011)

  1455 W Third St
  614-486-2233
  www.grandviewcafe.com