Good morning, Marion County. Move over, pumpkin spice—Yemeni coffee culture is brewing excitement with Haraz Coffee House preparing to open its first Columbus-area location at 285 Olentangy Street. The Michigan-based chain will bring its distinctive Turkish and Saudi-style coffees infused with saffron and signature Haraz Spice to Ohio, adding a flavorful new dimension to our local café scene alongside contemporary offerings like Pistachio Lattes.
While some residents explore international flavors, others are celebrating local culture. The Backseat Lovers electrified Newport Music Hall Sunday night with their cinematic indie rock performance, captured beautifully in Eva Schlemmer's photo gallery. Meanwhile, history is being preserved through film as "Free Beer Tomorrow" documents Summit Station, Ohio's longest-running lesbian bar. The documentary by OSU professor Julia Applegate chronicles nearly four decades of this safe haven, with a rough cut screening Saturday at WOSU to celebrate a meaningful milestone.
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☕ Yemeni coffee culture expands with new Powell location coming soon. Haraz Coffee House, a Michigan-based chain, will open its first Columbus-area shop at 285 Olentangy Street. The café specializes in Turkish and Saudi-style coffee alongside traditional Yemeni drinks featuring distinctive ingredients like saffron and Haraz Spice. Customers can also enjoy contemporary offerings such as Pistachio Lattes and matcha drinks. Though this marks Haraz's Ohio debut, the growing chain already operates in nearly a dozen states across the country.
🎸 Indie rockers electrify Columbus with cinematic musical experience. The Backseat Lovers delivered an unforgettable performance at Newport Music Hall on Sunday night, captivating the audience with their dynamic stage presence. Photographer Eva Schlemmer documented the memorable concert with a stunning photo gallery showcasing the band's energy and connection with fans. The September 14, 2025 show demonstrated why The Backseat Lovers continue to build a reputation for powerful live performances that transcend typical concert experiences.
🌈 Ohio's longest-running lesbian bar gets its story told on film. "Free Beer Tomorrow," a documentary by Ohio State professor Julia Applegate, chronicles Summit Station, a safe haven for Columbus' queer community for nearly 40 years. The film features testimonials from patrons and owner Petie Brown, highlighting deep connections between the bar and OSU's Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies department. A rough cut screens Saturday at WOSU to celebrate the department's 50th anniversary. Applegate hopes the event will foster intergenerational connections in the LGBTQ+ community.
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