Good morning, Franklin County. When you're the managing director of JPMorgan Chase's Columbus operations, 34 years probably feels like a New York minute. As Corrine Burger prepares to hand over the keys to her corner office this March, she leaves behind more than just impressive titles - her leadership helped make Chase our largest private employer and showed that even banking giants can have a hometown heart.
Speaking of local flavor, Columbus's culinary scene is getting a double shot of excitement. While Columbus Brewing Company is playing matchmaker with craft beers and gourmet wings, Goodfellas Pizzeria is sneaking a bourbon-soaked speakeasy into the Short North. Because in Franklin County, we know the best pairings aren't just on the plate - they're in the unexpected ways our city keeps mixing things up.
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🍗 Columbus Brewing Co. pairs craft brews with gourmet wings. The local brewery's Olde Towne East taproom is hosting a special four-day tasting event from February 24-27. For $20, guests can sample four unique beer and wing combinations, including creative flavors like Coffee Wings paired with Nitro Stout and Coconut Green Sriracha Wings matched with Painkiller Anniversary IPA. No tickets are required for this flavor adventure at their Kelton Avenue location, though reservations are recommended to secure seating.
🍕 Goodfellas Pizzeria brings bourbon-focused 'speakeasy' to Columbus's Short North. The Kentucky-based chain plans to open its 11th location this May in a long-vacant former dry cleaner's space at 608 N. High Street. Beyond their New York-style pizza slices, the restaurant features a Wiseguy Lounge with up to 350 bourbon selections and locally-tailored cocktail menus. The menu includes specialty pizzas like the meat-loaded "Goodfella" and "Tommy 'Two Times'" with double pepperoni. This marks Goodfellas' third Ohio location, joining existing spots in Cincinnati.
💼 JPMorgan Chase's Columbus chief Corrine Burger to retire after 34 years. The managing director and location leader will step down March 31, handing over responsibilities to Becky Griffin, current head of Chase Home Lending operations. During her tenure, Burger served as chief control officer for consumer banking, overseeing global risk management while reporting directly to the CFO. A Canton native and Ohio State graduate, Burger led numerous community initiatives and served on boards including One Columbus and Nationwide Children's Hospital. JPMorgan Chase remains Central Ohio's largest private employer with 18,600 employees.
🏒 Hockey Scoreboard
In a thrilling Sunday of central Ohio hockey, Upper Arlington (26-6) squeezed past St. Charles 2-1, while Olentangy Liberty (26-9) lit the lamp early and often in a 7-4 victory over New Albany. The stage is now set for a heavyweight clash between UA and Liberty on March 2 - think of it as the ice hockey equivalent of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object.
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vs St. Charles* | W 2-1 (4OT) | |
 Lincoln (14-9-1) | ||
vs Westlake** | W 3-2 | |
 New Albany (27-5) | ||
vs Olentangy Liberty* | L 7-4 |
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