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Carnoisseur: when you care enough about your car to leave nothing to chance, trust the experience and expertise at Carnoisseur

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Tom Ingram

Vince has been detailing cars in the Columbus area since 1997. In 2013 he transformed his mobile car detailing business into a brick-and-mortar location, in order to provide the highest quality service under any conditions. Now, with a new location, at 3885 Miller Road, Vince offers his years of expertise to those who truly care about their cars. Carnoisseur lives up to it’s neologism name, and might go beyond. For those who want an expert…

Market Days are here again: every Saturday, 160 local vendors converge on Broadway to sell home grown and hand made wares of every kind

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Tom Ingram

A bright, cool morning finds tents and tables going up all along Broadway, from 9th to 13th Street. The crowd soon follows, overflowing the sidewalks with browsers, couples with children in tow, people with dogs. The crowd ambles among the myriad vendor booths, selecting fresh produce, accent pieces for home and garden, and tasting the wide variety of snacks for sale. Market Days are here again, and Saturday mornings are alive with commerce, community and…

I floated for an hour and I liked it: my surprisingly relaxing and invigorating experience in a sensory deprivation tank

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Tom Ingram

I was nervous. I’m not typically claustrophobic. I get antsy toward the end of trans-Atlantic flights, but otherwise do well in enclosed spaces. A sensory deprivation tank, though, is very different from a crowded airplane. You’re alone, in total darkness. The water temperature is set so that within a few minutes, you no longer feel it against your skin. Suspended and in repose for an hour, you are left to yourself. I was nervous, but,…

A Day at Omaha Brewing Co.: Columbus’s craft beer brewery in Omaha, Ga.

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Tom Ingram

It was the first truly fine day of the year, an unusually warm 77 degrees on a bright February day, when Tyson Anthony, a representative for Omaha Brewing Company, invited us down for a tour of the brewery. After our tour, we sat at a table in the tap room, a spacious retreat whose garage-style doors were open to the patio, admitting a cooling breeze and the several dogs hanging out with us that day….

Can You Escape?

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Tom Ingram

It was a cold, overcast day recently, when a group of first-timers arrived at Escape This Live, at 1036 1st Avenue, in the heart of Uptown Columbus. They were not entirely certain what was in store for them as they climbed the stairs to the second floor of the building; but as they mounted the stairs, their excitement mounted, too. On the recommendation of a friend, who had fallen in love with escape room games…

Five Top 5s with Jud Richardson

Posted on February 6, 2018June 29, 2019 by Tom Ingram

My name is Jud Richardson and I am the roaster and owner of Fountain City Coffee. While I’ve owned the shop for five years, I’ve been working there since 2005. It’s been my goal to see the place thrive and to provide a refuge for folks while also roasting the best beans around! I have also never run out of radishes.” Barista questions 1. What is your spirit animal? 2. What is in the village…

TasteFull Vapes: The first and the friendliest

Posted on January 8, 2018January 5, 2018 by Tom Ingram

For owner Brad Adams, TasteFull Vapes is all about community service. His shop was the first in the area to offer a full-service, single-stop destination for all things vaping, opening the doors to a small store in March 2013. Recently moved to a new location, 6440 West Hamilton Park Drive, Suite B1, in Columbus, Brad offers the latest in vaping technology, with more products at the best prices in the area. Though Brad and his…

Robin’s Nest: Phenix City’s boutique gem

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Robin White drove past the same shopping center every day and thought, “I need to open a boutique in that spot.” Leaving a comfortable job after nine years is a scary leap, but every day, as she drove by, Robin had the same urge: that’s my location, I need to open a boutique. Opening a clothing boutique had long been a dream of Robin’s. As a young girl, she grew close to her grandmother as…

Walls of Books: it’s the people as much as the products

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Andrew Oliver, owner and manager of Walls of Books, standing tall behind the counter, is soft spoken and affable. While his love of great books is immediately evident should you ask about any of his shop’s wide selection, he always gives the genuine impression that he is just as happy introducing people to the books he loves as he is reading them. His staff, who have all acquired Andrew’s demeanor, are likewise genial and knowledgable….

Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Tom Ingram

Since 2009, Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop has been the quirky epicenter of local skateboarding. Run by skaters and for skaters, Cuckoo’s Nest is the longest-running skate shop in the area, offering unique items and hosting regular events. Out of this shop, a community has emerged, one that deserves more attention. For many young people, skating is an important outlet. This sport, which the International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to include in the 2020 Summer Games…

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