There is no substance I love more than coffee. It is there for me when I wake up like a loyal friend, coaxing me back to functionality. It is my comfort in times of stress, my celebratory beverage of choice, and my midnight companion when I’ve procrastinated just a little too long. It should be only obvious that I also love a good coffee shop. Hailing from Massachusetts, I’ve...
Because We Can: 11th and Bay
For a restaurant that has only been open a little over a month, like Athena from the head of Zeus, it has sprung forth fully formed; from concept to menu, interior design to staff and service, wine list to spirit selection, there is not one errant note in this heartfelt ode to Columbus.
6 Reasons Why Steeplechase Isn't Just About Horses
Ask anyone in Columbus to name one of the greatest, annual events, and most of them will excitedly blurt out, "Steeplechase!" Held at Callaway Gardens, Steeplechase is known as the area's most prestigious, social gathering.
Top Halloween Events 2014
Looking for a frightfully fun time for the entire family this Halloween? Uptown Columbus, Inc. Business Improvement District, Muscogee Moms and Columbus State University Student Government Association host the 13th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Festival on Friday, October 31 from 6pm to 8pm in Woodruff Park in Uptown Columbus located at 1000 Bay Avenue!
Best Local, Upscale Restaurants in Columbus, GA
Where would you take friends that were coming into town for an upscale meal?
Food Trucks: Why Isn’t This A Thing Already?
If you walk into my house and flip on the TV, there’s a strong chance you’ll find yourself watching the Food Network. About four years ago, as I was ingesting my daily dose of televised gastronomic delight, a new show came on called “The Great Food Truck Race.” Some host was rambling on about these dudes in trucks that made food, drove around and sold it to passersby's in different locations, in...
Unknown Places in Columbus, GA: La National
Walking into the convenience store tucked away in a small shopping center on 17th Avenue, our noses are immediately met with fragrant aromas of Mexico. Pork al pastor, tortillas de maíz frescas, and carne asada are only a few authentic dishes filling this amazing, hole-in-the-wall’s buffet line.
Dive Bars in Columbus, GA
"Ye, Intruders beware, Crushing death and grief, Soaked with blood, Of the trespassing thief."
These ominous words translated by Corey Feldman’s Mouth as the Goonies began their quest for One-Eyed Willy’s treasure could also double as the opinion held by many in Columbus of the one-time, sud-soaked monument to the working man: the dive bar.