Food Scene
At Northstar, we recognize that every decision we make affects the health of our community and the environment on a local and on a global scale. We make conscious decisions about the kinds of locations we choose, the way we build our restaurants and the operating supplies we purchase in the cafes.
Most importantly, we're extremely careful about the ingredients we use. We choose locally grown, organic, and artisan produced foods not only to protect the environment and to support producers whose values are aligned with ours but also so that we are serving the most wholesome and delicious food we can.
86 locals recommend
Too's Spirits Under High
1880 N High StAt Northstar, we recognize that every decision we make affects the health of our community and the environment on a local and on a global scale. We make conscious decisions about the kinds of locations we choose, the way we build our restaurants and the operating supplies we purchase in the cafes.
Most importantly, we're extremely careful about the ingredients we use. We choose locally grown, organic, and artisan produced foods not only to protect the environment and to support producers whose values are aligned with ours but also so that we are serving the most wholesome and delicious food we can.
Fox in the Snow Cafe is a bakery, coffee shop serving up rustic-style baked goods and hand-poured drinks out of a renovated mason garage in Columbus's Italian Village.
137 locals recommend
Fox in the Snow Cafe
1031 N 4th StFox in the Snow Cafe is a bakery, coffee shop serving up rustic-style baked goods and hand-poured drinks out of a renovated mason garage in Columbus's Italian Village.
Historically, guild is referred to as a group of artisans who maintained the highest of standards. The Guild House is home to our team of artisan chefs who are crafting a new standard of seasonal, creative cuisine. Our Guild produces the highest quality in limited quantities using traditional handmade methods in the most artful way possible.
50 locals recommend
The Guild House
624 N High StHistorically, guild is referred to as a group of artisans who maintained the highest of standards. The Guild House is home to our team of artisan chefs who are crafting a new standard of seasonal, creative cuisine. Our Guild produces the highest quality in limited quantities using traditional handmade methods in the most artful way possible.
Tasi Café is a friendly, casual place that offers freshly prepared meals for dining-in or taking home. Our menu is designed to be seasonal, all natural, and healthy. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a variety of breads baked daily by the Eleni Cristina Bakery and delicious pastries, prepared in-house.
Tasi’s mission is to provide good food, made fast and at a reasonable price. Everything on our menu is prepared from fresh, whole ingredients without any trans-fat, corn syrup or other unnatural fillers.
38 locals recommend
Tasi Cafe
680 N Pearl StTasi Café is a friendly, casual place that offers freshly prepared meals for dining-in or taking home. Our menu is designed to be seasonal, all natural, and healthy. We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as a variety of breads baked daily by the Eleni Cristina Bakery and delicious pastries, prepared in-house.
Tasi’s mission is to provide good food, made fast and at a reasonable price. Everything on our menu is prepared from fresh, whole ingredients without any trans-fat, corn syrup or other unnatural fillers.
WE LOVE EATING WELL.
This is our ode to brassicas, a family of vegetables known for serious nutrition.
We prepare them simply, so their beautiful flavors and colors can shine....featuring organic, whole wheat pita, artisan tahini and organic chickpeas, antibiotic free meats, a tremendous network of local growers, & craft brewers...and a marvelous team. THAT'S OUR STORY.
56 locals recommend
Brassica in the Short North
680 N High StWE LOVE EATING WELL.
This is our ode to brassicas, a family of vegetables known for serious nutrition.
We prepare them simply, so their beautiful flavors and colors can shine....featuring organic, whole wheat pita, artisan tahini and organic chickpeas, antibiotic free meats, a tremendous network of local growers, & craft brewers...and a marvelous team. THAT'S OUR STORY.
OUR MISSION
We are absolutely devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. It’s what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us up late at night. We believe that you can grow a business as a community of people, with artful attention to detail and the customer experience, and get continuously better at the same time. That REALLY great ice cream served perfectly in a sparkling and beautiful space, with attentive and in-the-moment service (we believe service is an art) brings people together and helps them connect. And that sometimes sparks fly. And that there should be more sparks flying, generally. We like to make people feel good.
164 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
714 N High StOUR MISSION
We are absolutely devoted to making better ice creams and bringing people together. It’s what gets us out of bed in the morning and keeps us up late at night. We believe that you can grow a business as a community of people, with artful attention to detail and the customer experience, and get continuously better at the same time. That REALLY great ice cream served perfectly in a sparkling and beautiful space, with attentive and in-the-moment service (we believe service is an art) brings people together and helps them connect. And that sometimes sparks fly. And that there should be more sparks flying, generally. We like to make people feel good.
Nestled in the heart of the Victorian Village neighborhood, Basi Italia is a small casual, feel-good restaurant featuring clean, simple fare with innovative twists specializing in Italian & Mediterranean inspired entrees. You can expect an approachable relaxed dining experience and a strong commitment to true hospitality. Basi offers full service dining and carry out and menus change seasonally to reflect locally grown produce. Sit inside the cozy interior or outside on a warm, inviting terrace and bar area where we also feature Vino on the Veranda – a weekly Wednesday wine tasting offering guests the opportunity taste and learn more about the wines we love and serve here at Basi.
39 locals recommend
Basi Italia
811 Highland StNestled in the heart of the Victorian Village neighborhood, Basi Italia is a small casual, feel-good restaurant featuring clean, simple fare with innovative twists specializing in Italian & Mediterranean inspired entrees. You can expect an approachable relaxed dining experience and a strong commitment to true hospitality. Basi offers full service dining and carry out and menus change seasonally to reflect locally grown produce. Sit inside the cozy interior or outside on a warm, inviting terrace and bar area where we also feature Vino on the Veranda – a weekly Wednesday wine tasting offering guests the opportunity taste and learn more about the wines we love and serve here at Basi.
Lemongrass
641 N High StOur StoryIn the fall of 2013, we experienced Nashville’s famous hot chicken culture for the first time. The taste, the smells, the mix of people in the restaurants – we were instantly hooked.
When we returned, we experimented non-stop. Night after night, we tested out new twists on our own hot chicken recipe. Soon we started serving friends of friends and then we finally served our first group of strangers (in a random parking lot, if you can believe it).
Just months after that trip, we opened up a small pop-up chicken window in Olde Towne East. Every weekend we’d sell until the chicken ran out. We also began fulfilling our vision to hire men and women in need of supportive employment.
35 locals recommend
Hot Chicken Takeover
4203 N High StOur StoryIn the fall of 2013, we experienced Nashville’s famous hot chicken culture for the first time. The taste, the smells, the mix of people in the restaurants – we were instantly hooked.
When we returned, we experimented non-stop. Night after night, we tested out new twists on our own hot chicken recipe. Soon we started serving friends of friends and then we finally served our first group of strangers (in a random parking lot, if you can believe it).
Just months after that trip, we opened up a small pop-up chicken window in Olde Towne East. Every weekend we’d sell until the chicken ran out. We also began fulfilling our vision to hire men and women in need of supportive employment.
The menu, created by Chef Andrew Smith (current Chef of The Rossi Bar + Kitchen), features classic diner items with a fresh, modern twist. Philco takes pride in our selection of locally sourced products, from craft beer on tap to fresh baked desserts and bread. They serve breakfast all day.
12 locals recommend
Philco Bar + Diner
747 N High StThe menu, created by Chef Andrew Smith (current Chef of The Rossi Bar + Kitchen), features classic diner items with a fresh, modern twist. Philco takes pride in our selection of locally sourced products, from craft beer on tap to fresh baked desserts and bread. They serve breakfast all day.
The Eagle Short North
790 N High StFood & Beer Hall
Arts & Culture
The Pizzuti Collection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization presenting temporary exhibitions of contemporary art from the collection of Ron and Ann Pizzuti. We aim to foster cultural understanding and educational exchange by championing a diversity of voices from around the globe whose work transcends, elevates the mind and expresses freedoms. We share the belief of our founder that art is fundamental to the individual and the cultural health of a community.
19 locals recommend
Pizzuti Collection of Columbus Museum of Art
632 Park StThe Pizzuti Collection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization presenting temporary exhibitions of contemporary art from the collection of Ron and Ann Pizzuti. We aim to foster cultural understanding and educational exchange by championing a diversity of voices from around the globe whose work transcends, elevates the mind and expresses freedoms. We share the belief of our founder that art is fundamental to the individual and the cultural health of a community.
Columbus Museum of Art’s mission is to create great experiences with great art for everyone. Whether we are presenting an exhibition, designing an art-making activity, or giving visitors directions, we are guided by a vision to connect people and art. CMA nurtures that connection and removes barriers between our community and our collection.
270 locals recommend
Columbus Museum of Art
480 E Broad StColumbus Museum of Art’s mission is to create great experiences with great art for everyone. Whether we are presenting an exhibition, designing an art-making activity, or giving visitors directions, we are guided by a vision to connect people and art. CMA nurtures that connection and removes barriers between our community and our collection.
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a premier horticultural and educational institution with a rich history dating back over 150 years.
251 locals recommend
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E Broad StFranklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a premier horticultural and educational institution with a rich history dating back over 150 years.
Parks & Nature
Goodale Park is surrounded by Victorian Village, a cluster of homes with charming architectural features. It is the oldest park in Columbus and among the oldest in the United States.
Although Goodale Park contains an expansive playground and tennis courts, the park's main attraction is its view of the Columbus skyline and the serenity offered alongside a scenic pond and the charm of the gazebo and of its historic park shelter. A walk through Goodale Park is a refreshing experience.
140 locals recommend
Goodale Park
120 W Goodale StGoodale Park is surrounded by Victorian Village, a cluster of homes with charming architectural features. It is the oldest park in Columbus and among the oldest in the United States.
Although Goodale Park contains an expansive playground and tennis courts, the park's main attraction is its view of the Columbus skyline and the serenity offered alongside a scenic pond and the charm of the gazebo and of its historic park shelter. A walk through Goodale Park is a refreshing experience.
ocated in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Scioto Mile is an urban oasis comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland. Stretching along the riverfront from the vibrant Arena District to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula, the Scioto Mile reconnects downtown to the Scioto River through an integrated system of parks, boulevards, bikeways and pedestrian paths.
Fostering some of our City’s most celebrated features—a stunning 15,000 square-foot interactive fountain, the country’s largest free outdoor climbing wall, and the tranquil beauty of the 120-acre Scioto Audubon, a magnet for shore birds and birds of prey—the Scioto Mile has something for everyone.
71 locals recommend
Scioto Mile
ocated in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Scioto Mile is an urban oasis comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland. Stretching along the riverfront from the vibrant Arena District to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula, the Scioto Mile reconnects downtown to the Scioto River through an integrated system of parks, boulevards, bikeways and pedestrian paths.
Fostering some of our City’s most celebrated features—a stunning 15,000 square-foot interactive fountain, the country’s largest free outdoor climbing wall, and the tranquil beauty of the 120-acre Scioto Audubon, a magnet for shore birds and birds of prey—the Scioto Mile has something for everyone.
Shopping
North Market is home to dozens of unique, independent merchants and farmers who deliver personal and personable service every day of the week.
204 locals recommend
North Market Downtown
59 Spruce StNorth Market is home to dozens of unique, independent merchants and farmers who deliver personal and personable service every day of the week.
Tigertree opened in March 2007 in a small alley in the Short North District of Columbus, Ohio. Owners Josh and Niki Quinn had only intended to spend six months in Columbus on their way from their old home of Los Angeles to the East Coast...Originally designed to work around the couple’s own line, Maxine Dear, Tigertree quickly developed a personality of its Established brands like Ben Sherman and Levi's dovetail with up-and-coming lines such as Dear Creatures and Native Youth. Tigertree also provides one of the city’s more interesting mix of gift, home, vintage and accessory items.
22 locals recommend
Tigertree
3301 N High StTigertree opened in March 2007 in a small alley in the Short North District of Columbus, Ohio. Owners Josh and Niki Quinn had only intended to spend six months in Columbus on their way from their old home of Los Angeles to the East Coast...Originally designed to work around the couple’s own line, Maxine Dear, Tigertree quickly developed a personality of its Established brands like Ben Sherman and Levi's dovetail with up-and-coming lines such as Dear Creatures and Native Youth. Tigertree also provides one of the city’s more interesting mix of gift, home, vintage and accessory items.
On the Shelves
The Market provides a diverse array of boutique products with both local and regional flair. We strive to stock products that are both sustainably and responsibly grown, manufactured, or sourced. We offer hard-to-find items from charcuterie to produce to coffee to wine.
25 locals recommend
The Market Italian Village
1022 Summit StOn the Shelves
The Market provides a diverse array of boutique products with both local and regional flair. We strive to stock products that are both sustainably and responsibly grown, manufactured, or sourced. We offer hard-to-find items from charcuterie to produce to coffee to wine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Owners renovated the historic storefront at 895 N. High and converted it into The Rossi - a cool, casual destination bar & restaurant. Rossi's crown jewel is the classic art deco-style bar found in Brooklyn. Its warm, inviting glow sets the mood for a great evening.
Our menu features traditional dishes with a slight twist and locally made desserts.
37 locals recommend
The Rossi Kitchen & Bar
895 North High StreetOwners renovated the historic storefront at 895 N. High and converted it into The Rossi - a cool, casual destination bar & restaurant. Rossi's crown jewel is the classic art deco-style bar found in Brooklyn. Its warm, inviting glow sets the mood for a great evening.
Our menu features traditional dishes with a slight twist and locally made desserts.
VINTAGE COCKTAILS | WINE | CRAFT BEER | ARTISAN BREAD | ARTISAN CHEESE | CURED MEATS | COFFEE
29 locals recommend
MOUTON
954 N High StVINTAGE COCKTAILS | WINE | CRAFT BEER | ARTISAN BREAD | ARTISAN CHEESE | CURED MEATS | COFFEE
WE OFFER AMERICAN CUISINE WHICH IS FINISHED IN OUR STONE FIRED OVEN.
47 locals recommend
Forno Kitchen + Bar
721 N High StWE OFFER AMERICAN CUISINE WHICH IS FINISHED IN OUR STONE FIRED OVEN.
Union Cafe
782 N High StLGBT
Essentials
Organic Groceries | Fresh Produce
Craft Beer & Wine | Local Foods
A daily market that matches the friendly, community spirit of the Short North!
Oats & Barley is your local neighborhood grocery store, offering all-natural, organic, & local products. We have the finest selection of craft beer & wine around, as well as grab & go meals from the area's top chefs. Stop in for morning coffee or grab your lunch for the day on your way to work. You're welcome to stay for a while & enjoy our free wifi as well!
12 locals recommend
Oats & Barley Market
970 N High StOrganic Groceries | Fresh Produce
Craft Beer & Wine | Local Foods
A daily market that matches the friendly, community spirit of the Short North!
Oats & Barley is your local neighborhood grocery store, offering all-natural, organic, & local products. We have the finest selection of craft beer & wine around, as well as grab & go meals from the area's top chefs. Stop in for morning coffee or grab your lunch for the day on your way to work. You're welcome to stay for a while & enjoy our free wifi as well!
Getting Around
Pick up a bike at one of the stations around the Columbus area. See bike availability on the System Map or mobile app.
Take as many short rides as you want while your pass is active. Passes and memberships include unlimited 30-min rides.
End a ride by returning your bike to any station. Slide your bike firmly into an empty dock and wait for the green light to make sure it's locked.
CoGo Station: High St. & Lincoln St.
Pick up a bike at one of the stations around the Columbus area. See bike availability on the System Map or mobile app.
Take as many short rides as you want while your pass is active. Passes and memberships include unlimited 30-min rides.
End a ride by returning your bike to any station. Slide your bike firmly into an empty dock and wait for the green light to make sure it's locked.