Good morning, Franklin County. From television stardom to neighborhood bars, trivia prowess runs deep in Columbus. Local couple Ryan and Lauren Manton turned their pub quiz passion into Jeopardy success, with Ryan securing four wins and a Tournament of Champions spot. Their story highlights the vibrant trivia community flourishing throughout the city, where knowledge enthusiasts gather nightly to test their mental mettle over drinks and friendly competition.
The local food scene continues its upward trajectory with the opening of Metsi's near the Short North, where James Beard semifinalist BJ Lieberman brings Italian-inspired cuisine featuring smoke and fire elements to three distinct dining spaces. While the community celebrates these cultural additions, a more sobering development unfolded in Olde Town East, where police are investigating a shooting that left one person critically injured on Oak Street Tuesday afternoon.
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🎮 Columbus couple turns bar trivia passion into Jeopardy success. Ryan and Lauren Manton met through Columbus' competitive pub trivia scene before each appearing on Jeopardy, with Ryan winning four times and earning a Tournament of Champions spot. The couple, along with teammate Eric Swallie, even made it to the finals of Pop Culture Jeopardy as the team "Buggsy Mogues." Beyond television appearances, they remain deeply involved in Columbus' thriving trivia community, where hosts like Jason Stafford craft engaging questions that bring together knowledge enthusiasts in bars throughout the city.
🍝 James Beard semifinalist opens vibrant Italian eatery in Columbus. Metsi's, which debuted June 6 near the Short North Arts District, offers Italian-inspired cuisine featuring smoke and fire elements. Owner BJ Lieberman designed the restaurant with three distinct spaces: an upstairs bar inspired by the Italian coast, a main dining room with open kitchen, and a private parlor. The menu includes focaccia, pastas like cacio e pepe, wood-fired entrees, and a cocktail program anchored by Negronis. Named after Lieberman's father, Metsi's aims to be a neighborhood destination serving "approachable food that was elevated in form."
🔫 Gunfire erupts in Olde Town East, leaving one critically injured. Columbus police responded to a shooting at a home on Oak Street just after 12:30 PM Tuesday. The victim was rushed to Ohio State East Hospital in critical condition by private vehicle, not emergency services. Authorities have not released information about potential suspects or what triggered the violence in the east Columbus neighborhood. The investigation remains active as police gather more details about the incident.
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Where: Land-Grant Brewing Company 424 West Town Street Columbus, OH 43215
When: June 14, 2025
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