Good morning, Union County. Sometimes the biggest business gambles pay off in the sweetest ways. Just ask Riley Harris, whose Columbus bakery Love Riley has gone from credit card juggling act to thriving enterprise. While most banks said "no," Harris creatively leveraged 16 different no-interest credit card offers to fund her dream—a risk that's now resulted in a debt-free business accumulating reward points instead of interest charges.
The Columbus Zoo is giving visitors a taste of North America's diverse landscapes with their new immersive Trek exhibit, featuring everything from black bears to bald eagles in habitats inspired by the Smokies and western canyons. And despite what its name might suggest, Nasty's sports bar in Hilliard is winning over families with its bacon jam burgers, flaming garlic wings, and 100 craft beer options—proving that sometimes the most welcoming establishments come with surprisingly edgy names.
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🧁 Credit card gamble transforms home baker into successful business owner. Riley Harris opened her Columbus bakery, Love Riley, after being denied traditional bank loans. She strategically used no-interest promotional offers from 16 different credit cards to fund her startup costs. The risk paid off - Harris recently celebrated paying off the last card and is now operating in the black. With her business thriving, she's accumulating reward points for a future research trip where she can take her team to explore other bakeries.
🦅 Columbus Zoo unveils North American Trek, bringing wildlife closer to visitors. The new exhibit, which opened Friday, features immersive landscapes inspired by the Smoky Mountains, western canyons, and northern wetlands. Visitors can observe black bears, Mexican wolves, bald eagles, and river otters in their new habitats, though the songbird aviary remains temporarily closed. The zoo expansion coincided with the opening of Conservation Tower at Zoombezi Bay, which introduces three new water slides: The Hive, Captina Falls, and Mussel Mayhem.
🍔 Nasty's sports bar defies its name with family-friendly food. The Hilliard establishment, named after owner's son Nathan ("Nasty"), offers classic American fare including burgers, wings, and sandwiches in a welcoming atmosphere. Standout dishes include the Bacon Jam Burger with smoked gouda and the Flaming Garlic Wings, created by owner's partner Jennifer Bonfiglio. Despite the potentially off-putting name, Nasty's attracts diners of all ages with its extensive menu, 100 craft beers, and friendly service at 4561 Scioto Darby Road.
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