Westerville • August 18, 2025
Good morning, Westerville. Celebrity-backed culinary experiences are landing in Columbus with SNL star Kenan Thompson's exclusive "Love Life Columbus" dining event. Launching August 31, this intimate seven-course dinner promises gourmet food and meaningful connections for just 80 guests at a secret location. At $250 a ticket (with early-bird discounts available), it represents Thompson and journalist Paula Goins' investment in our evolving cultural landscape.
The fusion of food and drink continues as Noble Cut Distillery seeks a kitchen partner for its newly opened bar space. This expansion follows a growing trend among local spirits producers enhancing visitor experiences beyond just tastings. Meanwhile, luxury living reaches new heights with a $3 million New Albany mansion that combines country club access with private amenities including a putting green and outdoor movie screenβperfect for golf enthusiasts who prefer entertainment without leaving home.
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π½οΈ Kenan Thompson brings exclusive dining experience to Columbus this month. Love Life Columbus, launching August 31, offers an intimate evening of gourmet food, music, and meaningful connections for just 80 guests. Created by journalist Paula Goins with SNL star Thompson as an investor, the event aims to foster community in a city they see as culturally evolving. The seven-course dinner will take place at a secret location revealed the morning of the event. Tickets are $250, with a special discount available through August 27.
π₯ Noble Cut Distillery seeks kitchen partner for its new bar. The Central Ohio distillery is expanding its operations by adding food service to complement its recently opened bar space. Located in a former brewery, Noble Cut is looking to create a complete dining and drinking experience for customers. This move follows a trend of local distilleries enhancing their visitor offerings beyond just spirits. The expansion represents another step in Noble Cut's growth, which has included adding multiple Ohio locations.
ποΈ Luxury mansion offers golf course living with private amenities. The $3 million property at 7754 Brandon Road in New Albany sits along the New Albany Country Club golf course. Future owners won't need to leave home to enjoy a putting green or outdoor movie screen. The listing is part of a trend of high-end properties hitting the Columbus market, including riverfront homes and downtown condos. This Brandon Road estate combines recreational facilities with prime country club access.
Remodeled lakeside family sanctuary: Priced at $639,900, this newly remodeled Shellbark Ridge home boasts four bedrooms, including a first-floor primary suite with spa-like bathroom, plus a gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and views of the community pond.
Luxurious lakefront brick estate: Priced at $925,000, this Highland Lakes all-brick masterpiece offers four bedrooms, luxury amenities, and ravine views, complete with an open kitchen featuring a see-through fireplace and whole house generator for those who enjoy both comfort and peace of mind.
Budget-friendly downtown living gem: Priced at $315,000, this well-maintained home boasts oak kitchen cabinets, updated windows, a newer roof, and hardwood floors, all on a spacious lot within walking distance to downtown attractions and amenities.
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