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Monica Téllez-Fowler, the new president/CEO of the Central Ohio Transit Authority, faces an epic challenge in implementing COTA Bus' billion @LinkUScolumbus plan. A lifetime of experiences has prepared her for this moment. Read more at the story below. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Sarah Irvin Clark’s superpower is placing others at the center of every conversation. Janet Chen of ProMusica Chamber Orchestra reflects as Irvin PR turns 20. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Chapman's chef and owner, BJ Lieberman, said this is the right time to close the restaurant after five years in service and many national accolades. Read more about the restaurant's closing in the story linked below. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Columbus native Dennis Kerr came home to found Hope Thru Housing, a residential treatment facility modeled from his own story. Read more at the story linked below. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Aardvark Wine & Beer was voted Best Wine and Best Beer Shop and Ray Ray's Hog Pit was voted as Best Food Truck and Best Barbecue by Columbus Monthly readers in our annual Best of Columbus poll. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

A new memoir, "Always There, Always Gone," details Bexley writer Marty Ross-Dolen's quest to connect with her grandparents, who were Highlights for Children executives that died in a plane crash. Read more in the story linked below. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Kathleen Day, founder of Katalina's, reflects on the changes she’s seen over 15 years in Columbus’ restaurant business and what it's like today. Read more in the story linked below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Grocery Outlet, a California-based discount grocery chain, opens its first Columbus location—the West Olentangy Grocery Outlet—today. Plus, The Boat House reopens its restaurant, and Astra Rooftop opens today. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Columbus Monthly's staff picks their favorites around the city, from places to walk, shop and unique tips to see the city on a budget. Read more in the story linked below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Chapman's Eat Market elevated the Columbus dining scene when it opened five years ago. You have another month to visit, but reservations are going fast. Read about why you should visit one last time, and how to book reservations, at the story linked below. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

The 1952 ranch home, which was featured in Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society's 2022 Tour of Homes, was renovated to meet the needs of life in the 2020s. See more of the home at the story linked below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Mother-daughter artists Carrie Lacey Boerio and Michelle Boerio share a studio on East Broad Street featuring wooden arched doorways and natural light from large windows. See more of their studio space below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Ethiopian restaurant Nile Vegan has added meat and American dishes to its menu in its rebrand. A grand opening is planned later in July. Plus, Bottoms Up Coffee moves in Franklinton, and more food news. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Columbus Monthly won 10 statewide journalism awards for work in 2024, including first place wins for best feature, sports and environmental reporting in Ohio among publications of its size. See our awards and winners below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

On Columbus Monthly's Best Restaurants list for the first time since 2017, Basi Italia still has its spark, serving impressive meals in a warm atmosphere. Read more about what makes it a Best Restaurant in the story linked below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

BJ Lieberman and other Ohio chefs are crafting a meal in collaboration with survivors of human trafficking for Freedom a la Cart's annual Eat Up Columbus event. Read more about the event in the story linked below. columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Recognized on our Best Restaurants list for the second time, Rooh Columbus combines classic Indian ingredients in innovative ways, with colorful cocktails livening the table. Read more about what makes it a Best Restaurant in the story linked below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Nonprofits face a perilous year ahead as state and federal budgets cause funding to disappear. Michael Corey, executive director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, shares his thoughts on the new Ohio state budget. columbusmonthly.com/story/opinion/…

Haru Omakase, Columbus’ first omakase restaurant, is recognized for its meticulous approach to sushi, elevating less common fish. Read more about what makes it a Best Restaurant in the story linked below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…

Rose Dough Donuts owner Katie Passo is growing her doughnut business from a ghost bakery to a brick-and-mortar shop. Read more about the grand opening below! columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyl…