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Experience Columbus Blog

Nick Dekker
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Nicholas Dekker

Nicholas Dekker is a food/travel writer and arts marketer. He’s written his blog, BreakfastWithNick.com, since 2007, and writes for Experience Columbus, Ohio Magazine, Columbus Monthly, TourismOhio, and many other publications. By day, he’s the Marketing & Communications Manager at the Greater Columbus Arts Council. He and his family love exploring Columbus’ restaurants, parks, markets, art museums, festivals – everything the city has to offer!

Columbus Under $10

No matter your budget, Columbus offers plenty of things to do, see and eat! We’ve rounded up some favorite activities, from tours to games, coffee to movies, all for under $10. Set a new high score at local barcades Nostalgia runs deep at local…

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Summer Drinks at Columbus Coffee Shops

Summer is the time for farmers markets and patios and bright sunshine. The best complement to these activities is a refreshing drink from local coffee shop. We’re excited about these summer specials from Columbus shops! The Roosevelt Coffeehouse |…

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Your Italian Village Neighborhood Guide

Italian Village, located just north of downtown Columbus and just east of the Short North Arts District, is becoming a hotspot for great food and drink. The neighborhood is bordered by Fifth Avenue on the north, the train tracks to the east, High…

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Cozy Columbus Bars

Sometimes you’re looking for a comfortable place to catch up with friends, enjoy a good drink, or just hang out and relax. These are some of our favorite cozy bars in Columbus! The St. James Tavern is an Italian Village landmark, a cozy dive bar that…

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Your Columbus Sour Beer Guide

In the continued growth of beer and breweries across the country, one style has enjoyed increased popularity: sour beers. A beer isn’t considered sour because it’s spoiled. The name “sour” is applied to beers that are fermented in barrels with…

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Gay Street Dining Guide

The Gay Street Neighborhood was one of the early areas of downtown Columbus to experience a dining and entertainment renaissance in recent years. The district plays host to a growing number of restaurants, as well as the Sunlight and Moonlight…

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Donuts from A to Z in Columbus

From old fashioneds to custard-filled longjohns, from glazed yeast donuts to apple fritters, Columbus does donuts and we do it well. Here’s your complete A to Z guide to Columbus donuts. Amy’s Donuts Amy’s on the West Side features a colorful…

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