Holiday (s)Hop Today

A reminder that the Holiday (s)Hop is today. A great day to go find those last minute gift items at all the great unique shops in the Short North. Stores will have various discounts and some will have performing arts as well as artists on High Street.

Holiday Hop and Holiday (s)Hop

Today is the annual Holiday version of the Gallery Hop and it may prove to be a cold one. This year we will have a second one on Saturday December 20th promoting the many shopping options in the Short North.

Nida's Thai and 168 Asian Cuisine

Nida's Thai on High finally opened in the Short North near Zen Cha Tea Salon at 976 North High Street. This is a great addition to the creators of Nida's Sushi and Best of the Wurst in the North Market. Near the North Market in the Hampton in, another restaurant opened near Deepwoods Restaurant. 168 Asian Cuisine is now open and adds another restaurant to the Convention Center area of High Street.

Zpizza opens but BonoToGo Pizza moves

Zpizza has been open for awhile next to Northstar Cafe in Emack & Bolio's old location. They also deliver which is always a nice addition to these cold Ohio nights in the winter. BonoToGo Pizza has decided to move out of the neighborhood and will be opening a location in the Grandview area near Northwest Boulevard and Chambers Road. So while we gain one new pizza location, we loose another.

Highball Halloween Tonight & Gallery Hop Tomorrow!

A reminder of the big weekend in store for the Short North starting tonight with the very first Short North Highball Halloween on High Street. High Street will close at 6:30 pm between Buttles Avenue and Hubbard Avenue for the event. Everyone will be encouraged to be in costumes and there will be a contest for both attendees and their dogs. A runway way show including contestants from Project Runway will also be included. There will be two stages with bands and DJs performing. More information on participants can be found at the the Short North Business Association's blog site. The fun will then continue on Saturday with the monthly Gallery Hop!

Gallery Hop and Harvest Festival

Today is the Short North's Gallery Hop, but before walking down High Street, people should go over to the North Market as they welcome in the Fall with their Harvest Festival.  Expect plenty of pumpkins, contests on pies, live music and entertainment for the whole family.

Barrel 44 Now Open

Barrel 44 finally had it's opening Wednesday evening at their location at 1120 North High Street near Surly Girl Saloon.  It is promoting itself as a whiskey bar and has a fine selection of all types of from the various countries.  They also have a few craft beers on tap and a nice cocktail list.  The food menu consists of a combination of small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrees.  The plan is to also be open for lunch as well as dinner.  This will be a nice addition to Surly Girl, Bodega and Skully's  on this area of High Street.

Via Colori Returns to the Short North

Via Colori returns to the Short North today and tomorrow.  Each day will start at 10 am and Saturday it will close with a street party.  Very interesting artwork has been created in the past and it's good chance to check them out and Goodale Park.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Columbus Microbrew Festival at North Market

A reminder that tonight and tomorrow is the North Market's Columbus Microbrew Festival featuring local beers from the brewpubs in town and nearby.  Representing this area of Ohio will be both Barley's Brewpub locations, Elevator Brewpub, Gordon Biersch Brewery, Hoster Brewing, and Weasel Boy Brewing out of Zanesville, Ohio.  There will be bands playing and vintage scooter line up and breakfast for them on Saturday.  A good way to try some of the local brews without having to resort to a whole pint, unless you decide you like it after the initial tasting.

Short North Highball Halloween Masquerade

Last night at Skully's, the Short North Business Association revealed details of a new event for Halloween in the Short North. The event will be the Highball Halloween Masquerade on High and will feature many events and abilities for everyone to participate. The event is being headed by Charly Bauer of Jeni's Ice Creams with the help of many members of the business community of the Short North. It will shut down the stretch of High Street between Buttles and Hubbard and feature bands in the Haiku parking lot and other areas. Costumes will be encouraged and even your dogs will be welcome into the action. They have invited local designers to create a runway show much like Project Runway. But they are looking for more help in various areas and more details about the event will be coming forth on the Short North Business Association's site and their new blog started in August, the Short North Blog. Another great event to follow the recent Art al Fresco recently and compliment the return of Via Colori to the neighborhood that is happening this weekend. Edit: the site is now up at Highball Halloween Masquerade.

Gallery Hop and Artisan Sunday

A reminder that Saturday is the beginning of Fall season of Gallery Hop leading up to the Holiday Hop in December. Also the next to the last Artisan Sunday will take place at the North Market on Sunday. These are just some of the events going on this weekend, but several that can keep you busy in the Short North.

36th Annual Greek Festival Labor Day Weekend

The 36th Annual Greek Festival will take place this four day Labor Day weekend from Friday 11 a.m. until Monday 7 p.m..  Always a fun time with plenty of great food, music, performances and many sites to see in the Cathedral.  Construction is still continuing on the Park Street side of it where the older portion had been torn down.  Pictures on that side show what the new part will look like.