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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. (09/2011)
At the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds 717 E 17th Ave
614-644-3247
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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. $$ (09/2011)
229 Civic Center Dr
614-427-0276
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Fleur
With its white leather-andmarble interior, this elegant club brings a bit of Miami to Columbus. Labeled a champagne and vodka bar, it's the place to go to imbibe either while listening to house and hip-hop. Cool off with a Red Dawn, which is made of champagne, vodka and cranberry juice, or the namesake Fleur Mojito, which has champagne Brut, rum, fresh mint and lime. (09/2011)
114 N Third St
614-328-9622
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Music in the Park
Boogie among the begonias every Friday evening, when local acoustic (Aug. 5) Bluegrass (Aug. 12) and Blues (Aug.19) bands rock the bandstand at Friendship Park. Through Aug. 19. (08/2011)
At Friendship Park 150 Oklahoma Ave, Gahanna
614-342-4250
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Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Reynoldsburg proudly claims to be the “birthplace of the commercial tomato.” At this annual summer fest, sip on free tomato juice, listen to local singers and marvel at the unfortunate specimen that wins the “most oddly formed tomato” contest—one of many tomato-related competitions. This one-ofa- kind event also offers games, live music, a cruise-in car show and pig races. Aug. 19-20. (08/2011)
At Huber Park 1520 Davidson Dr, Reynoldsburg
614-866-4888
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Lemongrass Fusion Cuisine
This serene space is a Zen spot for sipping plum wine and savoring a lemongrass sushi roll made with tuna, salmon and smoked barbecue eel. Or try the sampler platter for a taste of three local favorites: seafood rangoon, chicken satay and spring rolls. $$$ (08/2011)
641 N High St
614-224-1414
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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. $$$$ (08/2011)
45 N Third St
614-621-2333
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Dick’s Den
Jazz cats have been hanging in the den for decades, drawn by live music at least four nights a week. Tuesdays are for bluegrass, but it’s all jazz all the time come the weekend. The cover charge is rarely more than $5, and the drinks are dirt-cheap. (08/2011)
2417 N High St
614-268-9573
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Greater Columbus Antique Mall
This shopping center is famous for its architectural and hardware relics, plus housewares and miscellany from 50 vendors displayed over five floors. But it’s just as famous for its ghosts, as affirmed by four separate paranormal groups. You might want to shop before dark. (06/2011)
1045 S High St
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Dublin Kiwanis Annual Frog Jump
More than 4,000 kids enter their amphibious friends in races on an afternoon that's hopping with ice cream, funnel cakes, giant slides, inflatable rides and a dunk tank. All proceeds go to charity. June 25. (06/2011)
At Coffman Park 5200 Emerald Pkwy Dublin
800-245- 8387
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Chile Verde
The shopping center it's housed in may not look like Santa Fe, but taste the barbecue fajita burrito and gourmet margaritas and you’ll swear this is the real Southwest. The owners even fly in fresh green chiles and jalapeños overnight from New Mexico. $$ (06/2011)
4852 Sawmill Rd
614-442-6630
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Hubbard Grille
Come in and kick the tires at this 1920s Chevy dealership that sparkles as a new American bistro. Try a Hub Burger of black angus and manchego cheese, or buttermilk-fried all-natural Ohio chicken. Toast OSU with a Scarlet and Grey cocktail, or pour your own beer tableside. $$$ (06/2011)
793 N High St
614-291-5000
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