Good morning, Franklin County. A slice of Columbus luxury has hit the market with a jaw-dropping $3.8 million price tag. The Parks Edge condominium in the Arena District offers over 4,000 square feet of high-end living space, joining other premium properties recently featured in Columbus Business First's coverage of Central Ohio's most exclusive real estate.
While new luxury properties emerge, Franklin County bid farewell to a dining institution when the Jai Lai Café closed after 63 years of legendary service. What began as a post-Prohibition saloon evolved into Columbus' largest restaurant, famous for prime rib and those signature salt rolls that kept Ohio State football coaches coming back. In more sobering news, an East Columbus shooting has injured three people, including two children, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in a neighborhood where residents like Kai advocate for more community resources.
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🏙️ Luxury Arena District condo hits market for $3.8 million. The spacious Parks Edge property boasts over 4,000 square feet of living space, making it a one-of-a-kind offering in Columbus' downtown. Located in the desirable Arena District, this high-end condominium joins other premium properties featured in Columbus Business First's luxury real estate coverage. The publication has recently highlighted several other upscale properties in Central Ohio, including riverfront homes and luxury student apartments near Ohio State University.
🍽️ Columbus lost a dining legend after 63 years of service. The Jai Lai Café, opened in 1933 following Prohibition, began as a simple saloon before evolving into the city's largest restaurant. Known for its prime rib, turtle soup and signature salt rolls, the establishment became a favorite gathering spot for Ohio State football coaches Woody Hayes and Earle Bruce. The restaurant expanded to accommodate over 1,000 guests before finally closing in 1996, a victim of freeway construction that disrupted its business.
🔫 East Columbus shooting leaves three injured, including two children. A resident named Kai expressed concerns about safety in the neighborhood, noting that gunfire is a familiar sound in the area. All victims were shot in the legs and are expected to recover, according to police. The neighborhood has a history of violence, with a nearby bar shut down in 2022 due to repeated incidents. Kai believes more community resources like food pantries and affordable mental health care could help reduce crime in the area.
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