Food & Drink

National Tequila Day is Friday, July 24: Who needs icing on the cake when you can get salt on the glass! Nada is featuring a new cocktail for National Tequila Day! The ‘Los Cosmos’ pairs Blanco tequila + raspberry + citrus, available this weekend only. Or get a to-go Nadarita to enjoy at home anytime! If you’re looking for more ways to cool off on hot summer days, try these additional tequila-based beverages from neighboring Arena District restaurants: Boston’s: Cucumber & Cilantro Margarita, R Bar Arena: $5 Palomas, or choose from five hand-crafted margaritas at Ted’s Montana Grill.

Whistle while you don’t work over the weekend or grab a drink for happy hour through the week! Whistle & Keg not only offer endless taps of craft beer, they also have a great little corner bar to enjoy your favorite cocktails.

Try Sunny Street Café’s seasonal Watermelon Lemonade which includes watermelon ice cubes, or a Watermelon Splash Smoothie for an alcohol-free option. Yum!

To keep with the theme, we also wanted to highlight one of our favorite brunch dishes, boozy pancakes. This stack of ADULT chocolate chip pancakes is topped with candied pecans, two strips of thick-cut smoked bacon, and a side of bourbon maple syrup. View the full brunch menu from Hofbräuhaus Columbus.

CBUS Connect

Hockey in our hearts: John Haferman, the Columbus Ice Hockey Club co-founder has been nominated by the Columbus Blue Jackets for a national award. Hired in 1989 to introduce sports opportunities to all kids, despite their backgrounds, he worked hard to promote a “Hockey is for Everyone” program in Columbus encouraging anyone who wanted to get on the ice. He is one of three finalists for the Willie O’ Ree Community Hero Award and NGFL honor that goes to one individual each year for going above and beyond to spread the joy of sports. Vote for John HERE. Read the full article HERE. View all three finalists HERE.

Sports

Hockey is Back, Cbus! The Columbus Blue Jackets are gearing up now for the postseason. They face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a best-of-five qualifying round series beginning on Sunday, August 2. Games will be played in Toronto but that doesn’t mean the 5th Line won’t be ready for puck drop in a few short weeks!

The CBJ Postseason Fan Pack is available now for fans to get in on the action and do some good for the community. Each order includes the official t-shirt of the Blue Jackets’ 2020 postseason, a commemorative postseason poster, and a Stanley Cup playoff pin while supplies last. Proceeds benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation.

Support your favorite Arena District restaurants and bars during the postseason! Now is the time to keep CBJ game day traditions alive, whether it’s a pregame drink on a patio or ordering a carryout meal to enjoy while cheering on the team from home.

Virtual sports events training with the Columbus Sports Commission: From a Virtual Fore! Miler to the 2020 Komen Columbus Virtual Race for the Cure and The Community Cup Virtual 5k Race, there are plenty of ways to stay distanced while being active this summer. The Community Cup, presented by Columbus Foundation, is in its third year of rallying Central Ohio organizations to compete in skills events, build camaraderie and promote the importance of physical fitness. Instead of serving as the official kick-off of the Community Cup, this year’s 5K Race, presented by Village of Obetz, will be held virtually and is open to anyone who wishes to run, regardless of if their team is signed up for the corporate challenge. Get more details at HERE and get to running!

Living

Fall move-ins: Whether you are ready to move now or thinking ahead, it’s never too early to talk to the leasing teams in the Arena District and Grandview Yard leasing. This week, Flats II apartments are highlighting the Syrah floor plan, available this September and Apartments at the Yard is pre-leasing for the second of two new Kipton buildings with move-ins available in the fall (pictured above).

Need to find a home now? Contact the leasing team to set up a virtual or in-person appointment or get the scoop on move-in ready apartment homes HERE.