May 2013

Columbus Monthly's Best Suburbs

Whether you’re looking to jump on (or up) the property ladder, find a safe spot to raise your kids or settle in a place closer to nature, here are a few great towns to consider.

Edited by Kristen Schmidt & Beth Stallings

Thanks Officer

I spent seven hours in a police car one Friday night in March. I was grateful to be in the front seat, riding along with Whitehall police Sgt. Randy Snider...

By Kristen Schmidt

#1 New Albany

Good looks, smart planning and civic engagement

Edited by Kristen Schmidt & Beth Stallings

Do or Die: Whitehall

People who grew up in Whitehall pre-1990 remember it as a safe, respectable town where hardworking families could live the suburban dream. Then things changed.

By Kristen Schmidt

#2 Upper Arlington

Great schools, creative development in a bedroom town

Edited by Kristen Schmidt and Beth Stallings

Animal Instinct

Tom Stalf looks to apply his passions for zoos and conservation to his new post leading the Columbus Zoo.

By John Ross

Hello, Kittie's

German Village’s newest storefront, a charming little bakery named Kittie’s, feels like it’s been part of the neighborhood forever.

By Shelley Mann

Harvest’s Owner Takes Over Sycamore Cafe

Chris Crader, the man behind German Village phenoms Harvest Pizzeria and Curio, has acquired the neighborhood’s Sycamore Cafe.

By Carrie Schedler

Best of Both Worlds

In Italian Village, Cafe Del Mondo is a small eatery with a large reach

By Jill Moorhead

Tonic Boom

Syrups like Spiced Cherry and Nine-Spice Winter Tonic are punching up drink menus at Rigsby’s, MoJoe Lounge and Arch City Tavern

Brian Lindamood

State of the Arch

New Short North tavern finds modern inspiration in the city’s history

By Brian Lindamood

Mall Makeover

This summer, Easton welcomes 12 new stores, including a handful of exclusive retailers that see potential in the Columbus market.

By John Ross

Lax is Back

It was a rough first season for the state’s professional lacrosse team...

By Michele Theodore

Fore Thoughts

Where to watch your favorite golfers take on the Memorial Tournament

By Ben Zenitsky

The Outlet Games

Four competing developers have announced plans to build outlet malls in Central Ohio, though retail analysts agree that only one project will survive.

By Brian Lindamood

No Bake? Sweet!

Local foodie’s new cookbook reimagines the beauty of bakeless treats

By John Ross

Balancing Act

A few of the most influential women in Columbus on the advice that women “lean in” to their careers

By Amanda Pierce

Write Recipe

3 Questions with author Amit Majmudar

By Ben Zenitsky

Columbus Monthly's Best Suburbs

Whether you’re looking to jump on (or up) the property ladder, find a safe spot to raise your kids or settle in a place closer to nature, here are a few great towns to consider.

Edited by Kristen Schmidt & Beth Stallings

Do or Die: Whitehall

People who grew up in Whitehall pre-1990 remember it as a safe, respectable town where hardworking families could live the suburban dream. Then things changed.

By Kristen Schmidt

Animal Instinct

Tom Stalf looks to apply his passions for zoos and conservation to his new post leading the Columbus Zoo.

By John Ross

Top Ten Columbus Suburbs: How They Rate

An analysis of the top ten Columbus-area suburbs using safety, housing and education data.

Mall Makeover

This summer, Easton welcomes 12 new stores, including a handful of exclusive retailers that see potential in the Columbus market.

By John Ross

Class Act

For most teens, high school ambition is about grades and extracurricular activities. But these three seniors aren’t most students.

By Joel Oliphint