Derek’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent coffee at 1334 Neil Ave one block from my place. AirBnb’s pics are of different location. My pics are of the actual place.
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Stauf's Coffee
421 W State StExcellent coffee at 1334 Neil Ave one block from my place. AirBnb’s pics are of different location. My pics are of the actual place.
Amazing cocktails, cozy indoor space, patio with picnic tables
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The Bottle Shop
237 King AveAmazing cocktails, cozy indoor space, patio with picnic tables
Katalina's
1105 Pennsylvania AveExcellent breakfast. Outdoor seating.
Excellent bagels. I love their rosemary and salt bagel.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Lox Bagel Shop
772 N High StExcellent bagels. I love their rosemary and salt bagel.
Drunch Eatery + Bar
995 N 4th StGreat brunch and cocktails.
Former dairy renovated into fun food hall. Two bars, many food choices, indoor and rooftop seating.
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The Budd Dairy Co
1086 N 4th StFormer dairy renovated into fun food hall. Two bars, many food choices, indoor and rooftop seating.
Excellent quality food with vegan options.
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Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StExcellent quality food with vegan options.
Good, local brewery with outdoor seating and food truck
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Seventh Son Brewing Co.
1101 N 4th StGood, local brewery with outdoor seating and food truck
Local brewery with outdoor seating and good burgers
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Zaftig Brew Pub
119 East 5th AvenueLocal brewery with outdoor seating and good burgers
Marcella's
615 N High StExcellent southern Italian food.
Delicious and healthy mediterranean food.
56 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Brassica in the Short North
680 N High StDelicious and healthy mediterranean food.
Fun Places
Axis
775 N High StClassic gay nightclub with drinks, dancing, and drag.
Rambling House
310 E Hudson StSmall bar with homemade sodas and good live music.
Classic old neighborhood size theater with live performances
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Short North Stage
1187 N High StClassic old neighborhood size theater with live performances
Great all-purpose gay bar and restaurant. Good food. Patio.
56 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Union Cafe
782 N High StGreat all-purpose gay bar and restaurant. Good food. Patio.
Neighborhood sports bar with ok food but an indulgent grilled baloney sandwich
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Zeno's
384 W 3rd AveNeighborhood sports bar with ok food but an indulgent grilled baloney sandwich
Vic Village Tavern is one block from our place. It's a comfortable, casual bar with good prices and weekly activities like karaoke, live music, trivia, etc.
The Vic Village Tavern
Vic Village Tavern is one block from our place. It's a comfortable, casual bar with good prices and weekly activities like karaoke, live music, trivia, etc.
Unique Retail
Fortin is a local, long time family owned iron works that now also has a great store with unique art and gifts.
Fortin Ironworks - The Market
944 West 5th AvenueFortin is a local, long time family owned iron works that now also has a great store with unique art and gifts.