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Retail Therapy Starts Here: 8 Local Boutiques to Shop in Columbus
When it comes to shopping, particularly for clothing, boutiques are unmatched in offering quality, on-trend merchandise. Instead of focusing on a huge selection of clothing, they offer carefully curated items. And when you're shopping, you'll receive personalized suggestions and advice from the owner or knowledgeable shop employees who can help you find just the right pieces for your needs and style.
When you're ready to shop, head to some of the following trendy local boutiques in Columbus.
Ladybird
772 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
Ladybird offers one-of-a-kind fashions to outfit you from head to toe, combining modern ease with timeless sophistication. Your choices will include fashions from emerging designers as well as those from popular designers. Whether you need a dress or loungewear, or want to give your outfits the perfect finishing touch with just-right accessories like sunglasses, shoes, or bags, you'll find them here. And if you need some expert guidance with your wardrobe, the owner offers personalized services, including:
- Closet editing
- One-on-one consultations
- Private shopping experiences
THREAD
1110 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212
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Sometimes you need a once-in-a-lifetime outfit you want to fuss over, but far more often, you're wearing more everyday clothes. You won't have to settle for looking less than your best, but can have your choice of items that make you look and feel terrific without a lot of fuss. That's why THREAD prides itself on providing easy outfits for real life, with pieces from designers including:
- Anine Bing
- Ulla Johnson
- Veronica Beard
Before you stop by the boutique, check out their website for new clothing arrivals that are styled the way you'd actually want to wear them. And to finish your outfit in style, shop for accessories including shoes, bags, scarves, hats, and belts.
hosful Collective
64 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
Located in Columbus' Olde Towne East Community, hosful Collective is a unique boutique that offers new, vintage, and consignment fashion and accessories as well as giftable items. It's dedicated to providing a place where local creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs can sell their wares in a cool, welcoming spot. Come browse for items for your home, body, lifestyle, and office, and after you've made your purchases, Hosful Collective's convenient location allows you to easily visit some of the area's best breweries and restaurants that are located just steps away.
Small Talk
3337 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202
A visit to Small Talk will probably result in you finding some amazing items you've been looking for as well as treasures you didn't know you needed. Each item the boutique carries, in categories including clothing, home goods, and body care, is thoughtfully chosen by the shop's owners. You'll find apparel from popular designers including
- Atelier Delphine
- Eliza Faulkner
- Kowtow
Complete your outfit with stylish accessories from BAGGU, Yam NYC, and Beklina. And shoppers are also invited to browse in Small Talk's consignment items or to consign goods of their own.
Rowe Boutique
688 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
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From its beginnings as a pop-up shop, Rowe Boutique opened its doors just a year later, and today, after several expansions, the store offers unique collections of creations from contemporary and emerging designers. Whether you're looking for an outfit for a special occasion or are building a wardrobe of fashionable staples for everyday wear, you'll find it at Rowe Boutique. Many types of clothing, accessories, fine jewelry, and beauty products are available to help you look your best and feel confident.
Stella & Grace Boutique
654 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
The goal of Stella & Grace Boutique is to provide flattering fashions that help shoppers feel confident and stylish. Jeans are a particular area of focus, and you're invited to take a quick online denim fit quiz to help find ones that actually fit your body, since this can often be a challenge for shoppers of every size. You can get more help and information when you visit the neatly arranged shop and browse their stylish collections of items, including:
- Tops
- Dresses
- Accessories
- Jackets
- Sweaters
White Lemon
751 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215
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You'll be able to keep your closet fresh by visiting White Lemon, created by and for busy women to provide the most thoughtful shopping experience. Located in the historic Greystone Building, the boutique sells trendy yet affordable women's clothing and accessories. With selections including tops, bottoms, dresses, activewear, and shoes, you can shop for an entire outfit or the pieces you need to complete your wardrobe. For additional savings, visit the boutique's website and use the pop-up box to sign up for a discount.
Tigertree
3301 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43202
You'll be able to shop for yourself and many people in your life at Tigertree, which offers items ranging from apparel to wall decor and plenty in between. The boutique is known for carrying a large selection of products from Baggu, which makes eco-friendly, high-quality goods such as totes and bags in a beautiful array of colors. Apparel items include men's, women's, and unisex selections. The following items, along with many more goodies, are available:
- Books
- Kitchen items
- Journals
- Jellycat plush animals
Find Your Next Stylish Columbus Boutique
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Patio Season Is Here: 9 Outdoor Dining Spots to Try in Columbus
Fresh air may not actually make food taste better, but you can't beat the ambiance. Celebrate the return of patio season at these delightful outdoor dining spots around Columbus.
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Explore These Specialty Food Markets Around Ohio
Elevate your grocery shopping by stopping by one of Ohio's specialty food markets, which sell plenty of delicious and interesting foods. You'll be able to try new foods and make your meals more special and tasty.
Explore these specialty food markets around Northeast Ohio, Columbus, and Cincinnati the next time you shop.
West Side Market
1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Opening in 1912, West Side Market is Cleveland's oldest municipally owned market. Its setting is beautiful, with the building designed by renowned architects who included a 44-foot-high tile vaulted ceiling and a 137-foot-tall clock tower. Its eclectic mix of shops includes Theresa's Bakery, known for more than 30 types of fresh, homemade bread and European pastries, including 17 flavors of cannoli. Rita's is another popular market vendor where you'll find a variety of stuffed olives, fresh horseradish and barrel kraut, and fresh-ground peanut butter.
Mustard Seed Market
3885 Medina Rd., Akron, OH 44333
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With its motto of "Real food is good food," Mustard Seed Market has followed many stringent ingredient standards since 1981. Its products are free of high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavoring, harmful chemicals and preservatives, saccharin and aspartame, antibiotics and hormones in meats, bleached or bromated flour, and irradiation. Fill your cart with produce from local farmers that's organic whenever possible, fresh-baked bread, pastries, and pies, high-quality, responsibly sourced meat and seafood, bulk foods, and more. And in the grocery department, you'll find affordable, high-quality, natural foods from local suppliers.
Bunker Hill Cheese
6005 County Road 77, Millersburg, OH 44654
Bunker Hill Cheese is a third-generation family-owned company that was established in 1935. The company partners with local farmers and makes over 25 types of cheese, averaging 50,000 pounds a week. Whether you'd like cheese for a snack, to use in a recipe, or to help create a delicious charcuterie board, you can find it here. You'll find A2 milk cheese (easier to digest), cheddar, farmers cheese, fiesta jack marble with jalapeno kick, Bermuda onion, feta, raw milk cheese, and more. And to carry the cheese theme even further, the market sells Heini's cheese fudge in flavors including blueberry, chocolate, and rainbow sherbet.
North Market
59 Spruce St., Columbus, OH 43215
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North Market, located in downtown Columbus, has been open for nearly 150 years. The venue houses more than 30 independently owned small businesses where you can pick up a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, poultry, specialty food items, and more. For a delicious snack, stop by American Nut Company, specializing in Bavarian Glazed Roasted Almonds and Pecans with a touch of cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar. For a prepared meal, visit Flavors of India, which serves dishes made with freshly sourced ingredients and healthy herbs and spices.
The Hills Market
7860 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43235
The Hills Market is a unique shopping destination where you can shop inside the market or have your groceries delivered. Its departments sell wholesome, fresh foods, including produce from Ohio farmers and family-owned distributors. Its full-service butcher shop features high-quality meat sourced from around Ohio without any growth-promoting hormones or antibiotics. The produce department features hand-selected fruits and veggies from Ohio farmers and family-owned distributors. For added convenience, stop by the Chef's Case for house-made dishes, including the market's popular crab cakes with sherry cayenne dipping sauce.
Carfagna's Market
1440 Gemini Place, Columbus, OH 43240
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Carfagna's Market aims to provide the best quality items at the lowest possible price. The market isn't tied to any particular suppliers, so the owners are free to shop around to find and sell the best products from small and family-owned businesses. Its butcher shop sells meats cut fresh daily and sourced from farmers who implement humane practices. You can also treat yourself to a wide variety of fresh, delicious foods, including treats from Columbus' largest homemade Italian cookie selection, homemade cannoli filled to order, organic homemade pasta sauce, and handmade artisan pasta.
Jungle Jim's International Market Eastgate
4450 Eastgate South Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45245
You'll find a unique mixture of specialty grocery items at Jungle Jim's International Market, including colorfully unique sodas where you can try a new root beer or be adventurous and buy Buffalo Wing Soda. If you love coffee or tea, stop by the Coffee Bar, where you'll find over 50 varieties of coffee from local micro-roaster Seven Hills, as well as over 20 varieties of loose-leaf teas. You'll also find dozens of honey varieties and honey-related products like honey candy, butter, or cream. And make sure to stop by the Candy Castle for nostalgic favorites or trendy new candies.
Findlay Market
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Located just blocks from downtown in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Findlay Market attracts more than one million visitors a year. You'll find plenty of farm-fresh, locally sourced specialty foods for sale from more than 50 full-time merchants. If you're craving a ready-made meal, stop by Flavors of the Isle, where you'll find dishes with a blend of Southern soul food and Jamaican cuisine. Try the jerk chicken, made with the owner's homemade jerk seasoning and sauce. Or visit Dean's Mediterranean Imports for nuts roasted onsite, many varieties of Lebanese-style yogurt, pita breads, and more.
Remke Markets
6920 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042
Remke Markets has several locations throughout the area and is known for its excellent customer service. In addition to the usual grocery offerings, you'll find a dedicated soup and salad bar as well as a sushi bar. If you'd like to save time and effort but still get the products you love, try the Mobile Market app, where a trained personal shopper selects items from your order and has it waiting for you when you come to the store.
Don't Settle for Ordinary
What specialty food markets do you visit in Ohio, and what items are your favorites to buy?
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9 Places for Rock Climbing No Matter What the Weather
You don't have to live in the mountains to enjoy rock climbing, and you don't need warm weather either! While the state of Ohio offers some amazing outdoor rock climbing destinations for spring, summer, and fall, the colder months force us to look indoors.
Luckily, there are also some incredible indoor rock gyms all over the Buckeye state! If you're searching for the best indoor rock climbing in Ohio, look no further.
Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym
2020 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
With two Northeast Ohio locations in Cleveland and Lakewood, Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym offers some of the best climbing facilities in this part of the state. The Cleveland location features 2,000 square feet of climbable space and a Kilterboard with around 8,000 training routes. Beginner, intermediate, and private climbing classes are available, plus a weight room and yoga classes. Affordable day passes and first-timer tours of Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym are available, helping to make it more accessible to those who might be new to climbing.
Cleveland Rocks Climbing
2831 Franklin Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44113
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Offering lead climbing, top rope, and bouldering, Cleveland Rocks is a world-class indoor climbing facility that spans 18,000 square feet. The gym is located inside Cleveland's renovated Ohio City Masonic Temple, a historical structure providing a unique climbing venue. Cleveland Rocks offers three separate climbing areas, with roped walls up to 54 feet, and also hosts a wide range of climbing classes and programs for youths and adults. It's one of the best spots for beginner and advanced climbers in Northeast Ohio.
Rock Mill
677 Carroll Street, Akron, OH 44304
Akron's Rock Mill is a great place to climb, but it's also much more. Yoga classes are taught almost every day of the week, and traditional fitness facilities are also open to members and visitors alike. That includes a weight training area and cardio equipment. Rock Mill also offers a well-stocked coffee bar that serves locally sourced coffee, beer, and food. For those just here to climb, you'll find a 6,000-square-foot bouldering hall with 80-plus bouldering problems that are reset every week to consistently provide new challenges.
Chambers Purely Boulders
1165 Chambers Road, Columbus, OH 43212
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A cheery indoor bouldering gym near the OSU Campus in Greenview, Chambers Purely Boulders is one of the best places in Columbus for aspiring climbers. With a wide range of weekly programs that teach bouldering and climbing fundamentals, Chambers Purely Boulders makes it easy to get on the wall, even if you've never climbed before. The gym hosts a variety of classes and clinics as well, including weekly yoga classes that are free for members.
Vertical Adventures
6513 Kingsmill Court, Columbus, OH 43229
Open since 1994, Vertical Adventures has been providing an amazing indoor rock climbing experience in Columbus since long before rock gyms became hip or trendy. A staple of the Columbus climbing community, this facility offers over 16,000 feet of terrain that caters to a wide range of climbing styles, including lead, top-roping, and bouldering. Beginner and climbing fundamentals classes are available for anyone who wants to gain some rock climbing experience.
Bloc Garten
512 Maier Place, Columbus, OH 43215
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With a welcoming environment and supportive community, Bloc Garten is one of the best bouldering gyms in Central Ohio. With new bouldering problems reset every week on Tuesdays, the gym's dynamic bouldering walls constantly provide new challenges to climbers of all skill levels. Free gear rental is available for your first visit, and the gym offers a 90-minute fundamentals class that helps new climbers find their footing. Regular climbing clinics also provide new insight and instruction for experienced climbers to up their game, both physically and mentally.
Climb Cincy
1708 Blue Rock Street, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Opened in 2020, Climb Cincy is one of the newest indoor rock gyms in the Cincinnati area. The facility is nestled in the beautiful Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, and the folks who run it make a point of catering to climbers of all experience levels to create an environment where all are welcome. Climb Cincy is a bouldering facility, which means participants climb over padded floors with no ropes or harnesses involved. Walls range from 11 to 14 feet tall, and many routes are beginner-friendly, while others will challenge even the most seasoned climbers.
Mosaic Climbing
9501 Union Cemetery Road, Loveland, OH 45140
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No matter what your preferred style of climbing may be and how much experience you may have, Mosaic Climbing offers something for you. Located in the small city of Loveland within the Cincinnati metro area, Mosaic Climbing offers one of the most impressive, wide-ranging climbing facilities in Ohio. In addition to bouldering terrain, Mosaic offers top-rope, auto-belay, and lead climbing, plus a variety of climbing-related training equipment and a complete fitness facility with yoga rooms. Private and group instruction is available for youths and adults.
RockQuest Climbing Center
3475 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Located in a renovated industrial space in Sharonville, just north of Cincinnati, RockQuest Climbing Center is one of Ohio's longest-running indoor climbing gyms and a staple of the local climbing community in the Cincy area. RockQuest offers around 15,000 square feet of climbing surface, with roped climbing as well as bouldering. Belay classes are available, teaching essential top rope climbing skills, including knots and techniques.
View From the Top
Where's you're favorite place to climb around Ohio?
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8 New LoLo Gifts for the New Year
So the holidays are over, and the countdown to spring begins. Happily, the gift-giving continues into January with this month's free offers, courtesy of Cutler Homes and LoLo Gifts.
Will you sample some donuts in Northeast Ohio, savor some pizza in Columbus, or indulge in some chocolates in Cincinnati? Here is this month's line-up of fabulous freebies.
January Gifts:
Cincinnati: Chocolates
Tickled Sweet
317 Main St., Milford, OH 45150
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Chocolate makes a bad day good and a good day better. Enjoy one of life's great pleasures with your gift of chocolates from Tickled Sweet.
About Tickled Sweet
Bambi Merz's career path wasn't always lined with sweets, but after a chance visit to a candy and snack expo, she was hooked. After years of mentoring by Randy Auel, Bambi purchased his namesake shop, now known as Tickled Sweet. One thing that hasn't changed is the collection of top-quality fudge, bars, dipped Oreos, and other chocolate treats.
Contact and Hours
513.880.4169
Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Cleveland: Donuts
Jack Frost Donuts
4960 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
Homer Simpson's love of donuts runs so deep that he sold his soul for one in the Treehouse of Horror. While you may not be that extreme, you'll certainly appreciate his emotion after sampling your gift from Jack Frost Donuts.
About Jack Frost Donuts
Since 1937, generations of families have turned to Jack Frost Donuts for their handmade treats. The family that owns and runs the shop has handed down their original recipe over decades. Choose from a rotating daily menu featuring selections from dozens of luscious flavors such as maple bacon, salted caramel, and Fruity Pebbles.
Contact and Hours
216.351.3638
Monday - Sunday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Columbus: A Pizza Bowl
GoreMade Pizza
936 N. 4th St., Columbus, OH 43201
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Pizza manages to be consistent yet full of variety, which explains much of its appeal. Even if you're a veteran 'za lover, you'll find something new with your free pizza bowl from GoreMade Pizza.
About GoreMade Pizza
Hosting a weekly pot-luck pizza party with friends showed Nick Gore how toppings could make each pie unique. Nick then turned the purchase of a mobile wood-fired pizza oven into a successful catering business, leading to the current brick-and-mortar restaurant. Ingredients such as sausage, banana peppers, and roasted mushrooms are sourced locally for freshness.
Contact and Hours
614.725.2115
Tuesday - Sunday: Noon - 9 p.m.
Medina: Socks
JK Gift Shop
207 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256
You can never have too many socks. Pick up a free pair of socks that are both fashionable and practical from JK Gift Shop.
About JK Gift Shop
Home decor is all in the family for Julie McNabb and Katie Heinz, owners of JK Gift Shop. The sister duo followed in the footsteps of their mother, Amy Douglass, who founded The Interior Design Studio. Julie and Katie expanded the business by adding the gift shop and its stylish assortment of products.
Contact and Hours
330.725.7623
Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
Akron: A Sandwich and Soup
Niko's Sandwich Board
1947 W. Market St. #104, Akron, OH 44313
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What's more satisfying than a hearty bowl of soup on a cold winter day? How about a free sandwich to go with your soup at Niko's Sandwich Board?
About Niko's Sandwich Board
Customers flock to Niko's Sandwich Board to enjoy the wide selection of soups, salads, and sandwiches on the menu. The cozy, welcoming dining room atmosphere keeps them coming back for more. If you're short on time, just call ahead and get your Reuben, tuna sandwich, or chef salad to go.
Contact and Hours
330.794.5444
Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Canton: Cupcakes
Sprinkle City Bakery & Cafe
1430 W. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720
Are cupcakes the perfect combination of cake and frosting? Test this theory with your free gift from Sprinkle City Bakery & Cafe.
About Sprinkle City Bakery & Cafe
Whether you're craving a home-cooked meal or a sweet treat to brighten your day, you'll find it at Sprinkle City Bakery & Cafe. The revolving menu of savory items includes dishes such as Southwest chicken salad, Italian wedding soup, and jalapeño popper grilled cheese. The latest addition to their already extensive bakery menu is the cruffin, a cross between a croissant and a muffin.
Contact and Hours
330.933.0767
Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Wooster: Socks
JK Gift Shop
114 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691
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Socks have gone from ho-hum accessories to fun and funky fashion statements. Express your personality with a colorful pair of socks from JK Gift Shop.
About JK Gift Shop
Need a gift for a friend or family member, or just looking to treat yourself? Find something for everyone at JK Gift Shop. Owners (and sisters) Julie McNabb and Katie Heinz travel to all the top markets and trade shows to source the unique selection of housewares, jewelry, and other gift items found in their delightful shop.
Contact and Hours
330.725.7623
Monday - Saturday: !0 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kent/Stow: A Smoothie
Kwench Juice Cafe
100 E. Erie St., Suite 126, Kent, OH 44240
Want a simple and tasty way to add nutrients to your diet? Head to Kwench Juice Cafe for your free smoothie.
About Kwench Juice Cafe
It's hard to believe the delicious products at Kwench Juice Cafe are packed full of vitamins, fiber, and other vital nutrients. In addition to smoothies, freshly-squeezed juices, and açai bowls, the cafe offers a selection of sandwiches and wraps.
Contact and Hours
330.302.1682
Monday - Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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