The Trolley District East Market has emerged over the past year as a must-visit dining and shopping district on the near East side of Columbus. The Trolley District, located near Franklin Park at the corner of Oak St. and Kelton Ave., is a development created out of abandoned buildings that … [Read more...] about First Fridays and weekly fun at Trolley District and East Market
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So many options for Mother’s Day Brunch in Columbus
Mother's Day is May 10, 2026! Treat mom to a feast she doesn't have to prepare, whether it's breakfast in bed, a picnic lunch, or dining out for brunch on Mother's Day. If you're planning to dine out or get carryout, make sure you make reservations or order in advance, as popular options … [Read more...] about So many options for Mother’s Day Brunch in Columbus
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus with food and drink specials
Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 - not Mexico’s Independence Day (Sept 16), as many think. The holiday isn't widely celebrated in Mexico, but has become quite the Americanized holiday. This year, Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Columbus with food and drink specials
Chipotle BOGO: Wear a hockey jersey and get buy-one-get-one free entrée 4/20
Chipotle Mexican Grill is celebrating the The Stanley Cup® Playoffs with game-winning goal for hungry hockey fans featuring Chipotle BOGO. Chipotle BOGO for Hockey fans The Chipotle Hockey Jersey BOGO program offers a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée to diners wearing a hockey jersey on Monday, … [Read more...] about Chipotle BOGO: Wear a hockey jersey and get buy-one-get-one free entrée 4/20
Valentine’s Day dining deals, heart-shaped pizza, and more
Valentine's Day is a big day for restaurants - and the weekend before is too! Since you have so many options, restaurants offer discounts or other incentives to get you to dine with them. And sometimes you just want a heart-shaped pizza to celebrate! See our list of Valentine's Day dining deals … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day dining deals, heart-shaped pizza, and more
Find a Friday Fish Fry for Lent in Columbus, plus other dining options
Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days. Lent is marked by fasting, both from food and … [Read more...] about Find a Friday Fish Fry for Lent in Columbus, plus other dining options
National Frozen Yogurt Day is February 6! Celebrate with a sweet treat!
Frozen yogurt in February? Sure...why not? After all, National Frozen Yogurt Day is February 6, so who are we to argue with a National "holiday"? It's like breakfast yogurt - but frozen - and better - with toppings. Fro-yo v. Ice Cream What is the difference between frozen yogurt and ice … [Read more...] about National Frozen Yogurt Day is February 6! Celebrate with a sweet treat!
2026 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Whether you're a football fan, a fan of one of the Super Bowl teams, or just like the commercials and halftime show, you'll want to catch the big game on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Food and football go hand-in-hand for fans, so lots of restaurants have special offers available in hopes that fans … [Read more...] about 2026 Super Bowl deals, freebies, and watch parties
Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus
Whether you can't cook, or just don't want to, you can find an amazing Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus. It's a great option if you are only feeding a few (or yourself), and don't want to make the full family feast. Order a fully cooked (or prepped) meal to make at home! You'll avoid … [Read more...] about Get a fully-cooked Christmas Dinner to-go in Columbus
Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
One good thing came from the year we shall not mention... outdoor dining in winter with igloos in Columbus! In order to allow customers to dine outside in winter in Ohio, restaurants around Central Ohio came up with creative outdoor dining experiences. And many of these have come back year after … [Read more...] about Restaurants with Igloos for outdoor dining in Columbus
New Years Eve and New Years Restaurant options
Want to go out to eat on New Years Eve or New Years Day? There are plenty of restaurants open for New Years in Columbus. You'll find that most restaurants are open for New Year's Eve, but many require reservations are have special menus during dinner service. New Years Eve is one of … [Read more...] about New Years Eve and New Years Restaurant options
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
If you’re looking to dine out over the holidays, the following restaurants are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day around Columbus in 2025. Reservations are strongly recommended where accepted, and they are booking up quickly. Many restaurants are offering Christmas Dinner to-go in lieu of … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Order your Thanksgiving Meal To Go
Not everyone wants to or can spend hours in the kitchen cooking a Thanksgiving meal. If that describes you, consider ordering a fully cooked Thanksgiving meal to go from a grocery store or restaurant. You'll avoid crowded restaurants, and you can spend more time with your family, … [Read more...] about Order your Thanksgiving Meal To Go
Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)
Thanksgiving can be stressful. Not everyone wants to (or can) spend hours in the kitchen making Thanksgiving. If you're looking to dine out for Thanksgiving (or carry out), the following restaurants are open on Thanksgiving Day around Columbus in 2024. There are also many options for heat and … [Read more...] about Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)
Deals for National Cheeseburger Day on September 18!
What makes a hamburger better? Cheese! National Cheeseburger Day is September 18, 2025, and there's no shame if you have one for lunch AND dinner. Some of these deals make it affordable to have more than one cheeseburger to celebrate. Locally-owned restaurants may offer a special deal on this day … [Read more...] about Deals for National Cheeseburger Day on September 18!
