🌰 You’re supposed to eat WHAT on Fat Tuesday?!

And we say "what" because the name is unpronounceable. And while we were at it, we tracked down ridiculous sandwiches, oddly fascinating vending machines, and the best local bookstores.

Author

Chuck Kluckhohn
February 12, 2026

Good morning Columbus!

Books

Guide to The Best Local Bookstores in Columbus

Get your hands on a great book while supporting the local independent bookstores in Columbus that keep our community reading!

Eat & Drink

PÄ…czki in Columbus and Central Ohio: Where to Find These Limited-Time Polish Pastries

Looking for pączki in Columbus and Central Ohio? Here’s where to find these rich, limited-time Polish pastries before Fat Tuesday!

🥪 We All Love A Good Sandwich 🥪

But some of these are doing way more than just getting the job done.

We rounded up the spots with the best sandwiches in the city.

Once you see what Columbus is hiding between two slices of bread, lunch will never be the same.

Friends Sandwich GIF by netflixlat

Eat & Drink

This Is the Wildest Valentine’s Day Date in Ohio… and It Literally Takes Place in Mid Air

Love is, in fact, very much in the air… because this Valentine’s Day date includes the option to get on a plane and take in the skyline of downtown Columbus.

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