It was a year of death, division, and anger in the streets. It was also a year of resilience, compassion, and creativity. In the stories below, Columbus Monthly sheds light on the best the city had to offer in a memorable time, as well as some things to look forward to when Central Ohio reopens. Plus, 90 top picks from our readers.
Featuring: Erin Edwards, Chris Gaitten, Dave Ghose, Suzanne Goldsmith, Emma Frankart Henterly, Brittany Moseley, Sherry Beck Paprocki, Ana Piper, and Peter Tonguette
Around the city
Editor’s recommendations for Around Town
Five of the coolest zoom rooms in Columbus
Alexis Nikole Nelson and four other must-have Columbus TikTok creators
Hit the moment: How skaters, musicians, and a manatee helped us through the pandemic
What Got Me Through The Pandemic: How The Columbus People Made It Through COVID
Eat Drink
Recommendations from the editors for food and drink
Dolly Parton vs. Tyler, the Creator: Clash of the Jeni’s Collaborators
Five top restaurants in the Columbus suburbs
A guide to Columbus’ new food halls and markets
More:Columbus Monthly’s Best of Columbus 2021: Reader Survey
Arts and entertainment
Editors’ recommendations for arts and entertainment
A Guide to Frank Packard’s Broad Street Buildings
Goods services
Editors’ recommendations for goods and services
Editorial recommendations for sport
12 products to create a summer retreat
