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July 2011
Vol. 37, No. 7
COVER STORY
Best of Columbus 2011
Tastiest food? Found it. The coolest shopping? It’s here. The most fascinating people? Got them, too. Plus, a Tyrannosaurus rex made out of balloons, a Twitter-enabled marriage proposal and a camp for pint-sized pâtissiers. Yep, even in this time of scandal, uncertainty and tarnished heroes, you can count on Columbus Monthly to deliver the very best Best of Columbus in town. And without breaking a single NCAA rule.
Cover photo by Michael A. Foley/Rycus Assoc.
FEATURES
The branding of a band
by Ben Zenitsky
Masterful marketing and undeniable talent have turned New Hollow, three teenagers from New Albany, into one of the hottest boy bands in the country.
Lobbying right now
by Tom Suddes
Who’s in, who’s not and more on Kasich’s “bus” threat.
Stefanie’s legacy
by Steve Wartenberg
When Stefanie Spielman died of breast cancer in late 2009 at age 42, her courageous battle to raise awareness and funding for research didn’t end. A look at how her friends and family, including her husband, former football star Chris Spielman, are carrying on her work.
HOMES/A special section
Highlights from the Decorators’ Show House, a lavish garden party and a spotlight on aquariums.
COLUMNS
Culturewise: Critiquing the Wex
A review of the art institution’s offerings.
by Jory Farr
Around town: Couch tourism
Coupons: a gateway drug.
by Molly Willow
Welcome to my world: About the nuisance known as my front yard
It’s a jungle out there.
by John Petric
DEPARTMENTS
Letters
More on Columbus Alternative High School.
Upfront
An ode to Jeffrey Rycus.
City Journal
Tressel vs. Woody: Who screwed up worse?
Insider
Huckabee bunks at the Wilds.
Wedding Album
Alexandra Kelley and Kevin Fox
Eating seasonally
Baba ghanoush from Lávash Café.
Bargain Bits
Spices galore.
Parties
Scenes from the Promise Ball and CAPA Gala.
Columbus Calendar
Environment
It may be only pond scum, but Ross Youngs believes algae “is critical to the future of civilization.” Don’t laugh.
by Nancy McKibben
Nightlife: After Dark
A new swim-up bar . . . in Columbus?
Finale
Squeeze play
by Nancy McKibben
RESTAURANTS
Reviews
Market 65 and Arirang Oriental Market
Dining Notes
Several new spots open in Bexley.
Guide to Dining Out
Fresh Look
Spagio
