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1_Zoe_
Ago 1, 2016, 9:19 am

I've just arrived in Columbus for a conference, so I wanted to see if it might be possible to meet up with some LT-ers while I'm here.

I would suggest next Saturday evening (August 6) for a dinner meet-up, since it's on a weekend and after the conference has ended, but I'm open to other times too. The conference doesn't actually start until tomorrow afternoon, and it should be possible to fit in a dinner or (very quick) lunch near the convention center even while the conference is in progress. Let me know what you think!

2foggidawn
Ago 1, 2016, 9:30 am

I'm in! The 6th works fine for me.

3_Zoe_
Ago 1, 2016, 9:38 am

Yay! Do you have any ideas for a location, preferably somewhere near or easily accessible from the convention center?

4foggidawn
Ago 1, 2016, 9:41 am

I have to admit, I don't go into Columbus much, so I don't have suggestions. I'll do a little research, though.

5_Zoe_
Ago 1, 2016, 9:46 am

Thanks! I also realized it doesn't have to be that accessible from the convention center; I can always just take an Uber to wherever.

6aktakukac
Ago 1, 2016, 11:14 am

I'd love to come, but I already have plans for Saturday. Have a great time!

7_Zoe_
Ago 1, 2016, 11:58 am

We could always do a different day! I'm pretty sure there's no conference stuff on Friday evening either.

8foggidawn
Ago 1, 2016, 12:07 pm

>6 aktakukac: Yes, what day would be good for you? I'm flexible!

9Ape
Ago 1, 2016, 7:23 pm

I'm fairly certain that I won't be able to make it due to car problems.

10scaifea
Ago 2, 2016, 6:43 am

May I humbly suggest The Indian Oven? Easily the very best Indian food I've ever had and it remains my favorite restaurant in Columbus.

http://www.indianoven.com/

Or, right across from the convention center is The Japanese Steakhouse, which is also excellent:

http://japanesesteakhousecolumbusoh.com/

Or, if you want to check out German Village, which is pretty cool and also pretty close to one of my very favorite bookshops in the history of ever, you could go to Schmidt's:

http://www.schmidtsrestaurantcolumbus.com/

(The bookshop: The Book Loft - http://www.bookloft.com/ )

Or this place, in The Short North, which is totally walkable from downtown, and is run by one of my former Latin students:

http://brassicashortnorth.com/

Oh, oh! And while you're right downtown at the convention center, do try to find time to check out The North Market, which is amazing (it would be a great place to grab lunch):

http://www.northmarket.com/

Apologies for being bossypants. I hope you have a great time!

11_Zoe_
Ago 2, 2016, 8:20 am

The suggestions are definitely very welcome, thank you!

My first instinct was to go with one of the walkable ones, so either the Japanese Steakhouse or Brassica Short North. On the other hand, Indian food is one of my favourites.... Such hard decisions. I'll be happy with any of these places :)

And I'm glad to hear that I seem to be generally on the right track with sightseeing so far—we managed to visit the North Market for lunch yesterday (and I'm sure I'll be back!), and the friends who picked us up at the airport took us to the Book Loft before the hotel ;)

12scaifea
Ago 2, 2016, 8:24 am

>11 _Zoe_: Oh, I'm so glad that you made it to the Book Loft! Amazing place, isn't it?

13_Zoe_
Ago 2, 2016, 8:25 am

>12 scaifea: Yup, it is quite the experience! And I loved the garden entryway.

14foggidawn
Ago 2, 2016, 9:16 am

>10 scaifea: Thanks for the suggestions! No need to apologize.

>11 _Zoe_: Indian food is one of my favorites, too, but I'd be happy at any of them, I'm sure.

15aktakukac
Ago 3, 2016, 10:49 am

My plans for Saturday might change, so I might be able to make it after all. I'll know more tomorrow.

16_Zoe_
Ago 3, 2016, 4:40 pm

Okay, so let's go ahead with plans for Saturday. Maybe at 6:00, at the Indian place, since that seems to have the most interest?

(The time is completely arbitrary, and no one expressed a really strong preference about the location either, but I figure it's good to offer a concrete plan even if we end up changing it.)

17foggidawn
Ago 4, 2016, 8:52 am

Sounds good -- I'll plan on that, but I'm fine if the plans change.

18_Zoe_
Ago 5, 2016, 5:41 pm

Just bumping this thread since the meetup is tomorrow :)

6pm, http://www.indianoven.com/

19aktakukac
Ago 6, 2016, 9:36 am

I won't be able to make it, but I hope you have a fantastic time!

20_Zoe_
Ago 6, 2016, 12:13 pm

>19 aktakukac: We'll miss you!

It looks like it will be a small meetup, but we'll still have fun :). I think one of my colleagues from this conference may also join us, so we can try to convert her to LT :P

21foggidawn
Ago 6, 2016, 10:40 pm

_Zoe_ I had fun meeting you this evening!

Also, scaifea thanks for the restaurant recommendation -- it was really good!

22_Zoe_
Ago 7, 2016, 7:39 am

It was a really nice meetup! I'll post the photo eventually.

And I have to second the thanks for the restaurant recommendation. I especially appreciated it after having some disappointing Indian food at another place; this one restored my faith in Ohio cuisine.

23scaifea
Ago 7, 2016, 10:24 am

Oh, yay! I'm so glad you liked it! It is my very favorite Indian place. It used to be a hole-in-the-wall joint just north of campus, when I started grad school and first discovered it, but then they moved to their current location and I'm so glad that they're still doing well. The owner is a very cool guy.

24foggidawn
Ago 7, 2016, 3:17 pm

The photo is posted over on my thread in the 75-book challenge group. I'd repost it here, but I'm on my phone right now.

25_Zoe_
Ago 7, 2016, 3:20 pm

I was just in the process of stealing it for my own post :)

26Tess_W
Sep 17, 2016, 8:34 am

Oh wow, so sorry I missed this...I live about 16 miles SE of Columbus and would have loved to meet up!

27Ape
Sep 17, 2016, 4:00 pm

16 miles SE of Columbus? Oh dear, that sounds alarmingly close to me. I live in Logan, but visit Lancaster somewhat regularly, which is about 30 miles outside of central Columbus, according to Google Maps.

28Tess_W
Editado: Sep 25, 2016, 7:35 am

I live in Pickerington and work in Lancaster. Know Logan well as my grandsons go there for archery meets. Don't be alarmed! LOL