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Jordan Abbruzzese

Jordan Abbruzzese is a Columbus-based writer who loves exploring with her baby werewolf (dog) and reading science fiction. She writes for Experience Columbus, (614) Magazine, Columbus Navigator, and has been featured in Black Fox Literary Magazine, Flash Fiction Magazine, and other publications. Jordan is in love with the Midwest, passionate about the arts, and a supporter of urbanism. She was a 2024 Pushcart Prize for Fiction nominee. Follow @JordanAbbz on Instagram for more.

Where to Find the Best Matcha in Columbus

4 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on May 04, 2026

Whether iced, hot, or mixed with a dreamy fruit-flavored cloud, matcha is ideal for every season. While matcha lattes are the perfect, trendy drink to sip and stroll while you explore Columbus’ many walkable neighborhoods, their history is actually…

Your 2026 Spring Theater and Concert Lineup in Columbus

11 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Feb 20, 2026

If you’re looking for fantastic live theater and arena tours, you don’t need to go all the way to New York or the West End. Columbus has our own thriving theater community and concert scene, including independent theaters, historic venues, and…

A group of girls walking in the Short North Arts District.

How to Plan the Ultimate Bachelorette Party Weekend in Columbus

10 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Jan 08, 2026

No matter what vibe the bride-to-be is bringing to her special weekend, Columbus has it all. Bar hop the night away, make a signature keepsake, get your sweat on, or have an adrenaline-rush adventure. Book a room at our 1,000-room Hilton hotel tower…

Immersive art experience at Otherworld in Columbus

Journey to the Upside Down: A Guide to a Stranger Things Day in Columbus

4 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Sep 26, 2025

While the setting of Stranger Things in fictional Hawkins, Indiana, may not actually be on the map, there is a very real Halloween Headquarters right here in Columbus. Spooky season is upon us, and it is the perfect ramp-up to the final season of the…

Explore Columbus A-Z: 26 Things to Do in Columbus

5 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Jul 23, 2025

From world-class art to a top-ranked zoo, Columbus has a multitude of can't-miss places to explore this season and beyond. Celebrate everything in Columbus at our marquee events, uncover the uniqueness of our downtown neighborhoods, and savor a…

Western-Themed Weekend in Columbus: Where to Eat, Shop & Experience the Wild West in Ohio

7 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Jun 17, 2025

In Columbus, we take the “west” in Midwest seriously. From western-themed bars and eateries to fun places to kick up your boots and line dance, you can easily build a whole weekend around a country concert or event. Whether you want to bring the…

Your Summer Theater Show Line-Up in Columbus

5 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Jun 01, 2025

The summer is heating up in Columbus, and so is our live theater scene. If you’re looking for fantastic shows, you don’t need to go all the way to New York or the West End. Columbus has its own thriving theater community, including independent…

A picture of the Ohio Theatre audience during a performance

Your Spring Theater Show Line-Up in Columbus

8 minutes to read

By Jordan Abbruzzese on Mar 03, 2025

If you’re looking for fantastic live theater, you don’t need to go all the way to New York or The West End. Columbus has its own thriving theater community, including independent theaters, historic venues, and larger touring shows. Columbus is home…

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