May

May 2011

Vol. 37, No. 5

COVER STORY

Single in the city

by Taylor Swope

Meet a sportscaster, a dog trainer, a Crew player and seven other eligible bachelors and bachelorettes shown at their favorite places.

FEATURES

A riff on Kasich’s budget

by Tom Suddes

The veteran Statehouse reporter dissects the governor’s solution to the deficit crisis—and adds a few ideas of his own.

Super students

by Rhonda Koulermos

Uneasy about the state of education and the potential of the next generation? Then check out these high school seniors.

Best dive bars

Nightlife editor Ben Zenitsky tours the most distinctive neighborhood joints in town, finding plenty of cheap beer, saucy bartenders, wisecracking barflies and terrifying bathrooms.

COLUMNS

Culturewise: Sound judgment

The art of mastering sound.

by Jory Farr

Around town: Touring the taco trucks

Head meat isn’t as bad as it sounds.

by Molly Willow

Welcome to my world: COTA’s Daydream Express

We’re all coins in the same cosmic pocket called The North High No. 2.

by John Petric

MISCELLANY

Upper Arlington/A suburban section

The Giant Eagle Market District at Kingsdale has brought new energy to UA. This special section highlights the city’s business ventures, quality of life, housing options and highly rated schools.

SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Continuing education and career options

Thanks to new technology, going back to school may be easier than ever. It’s certainly different from yesterday’s classrooms.

by Kristin Campbell

DEPARTMENTS

Letters

More on Tattoo-gate.

Upfront

The Marty winners.

City Journal

Changes at Columbus Alternative High School.

Insider

Schooling Georgia. (No, not the U.S. state.)

Wedding Album

Jackson Sarver and Katie Shirley

Eating seasonally

Southern-style greens from Spagio.

Bargain Bits

Shops at the Decorators’ Show House.

Parties

Scenes from the Crystal Ball and CelebrateMMORE.

Columbus Calendar

Development

The Pizzuti clan’s latest bold idea—a boutique hotel, office space, parking garage and a gallery to house the family’s renowned art collection—would remake both sides of High Street in the heart of the Short North.

by Nicole Kraft

Education

The change from quarters at Ohio State doesn’t start until 2012, but now is the time to make sure the transition goes smoothly.

by Steve Wartenberg

Nightlife: After Dark

Flirting 101.

Finale

The pileup

by Hope Madden

RESTAURANTS

Reviews

Babushka’s Kitchen and Cumin

Dining Notes

A North Market staple expands east.

Guide to Dining Out

Fresh Look

Fisherman’s Wharf

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