Tonight we went to the Gallery Hop, which happens in the Short North on the first Saturday of every month. You always see something different amidst the sameness.
The obligatory car that costs six figures on the cap
That's one small sip for man, one big gulp for mankind.
My wife refused to let me buy this Apollo 11 stein!
Got to give the guy credit for trying on a busy sidewalk.
We skipped Jeni's and hit the new Whit's Custard, which recently opened. I like custard.
Could not get a full shot of this sweet car because the sidewalk had a lot of traffic. Rigsby's is crowded on Gallery Hop night.
It's a Buick Invicta from 1961 I believe. I do not think I've ever seen one before. It was called a banker's hot rod and it is is amazing condition inside and out.
Gallery Hop remains one of the cool things about Columbus. Last Saturday's had its moments of fun and the unexpected.
We saw our friend Gina selling her jewelry. I had a lovely pork belly Japanese crepe before the Foodie Cart was booted for not having a permit. Controversy, histrionics and internet purity ensue.
It was a fine crepe, despite me getting grease on my shirt. I'm cool with it because the stains came out. Then it was off to Zen Cha to experience an awkward social situation followed by refreshing bubble tea.
We also met with one of the founders of Alt Eats Columbus, a local food blog that explores dining experiences in Columbus that are a bit off the beaten path. I've found some cool places thanks to them. This blog has spun off into a business venture called Columbus Foot Tours in which one can experience guided tours of local taco trucks on the West Side or some ethnic dining on the Northeast part of town. I wish them luck with the plan, it looks great.
Onto Jeni's for dessert. There is always room for jeni's. We endured a very short line, one of the benefits of hitting the hop early, and got back on High Street in no time. The new seasonal is a Peach Lambic Sorbet, and Jeni has gone above and beyond her usual high standards. Very well balanced flavors between sweet and sour, and combined with the Honey Vanilla Bean it is a divine Summer experience.
Ran into a former coworker, noticed there were live models in some of the store fronts this month and called it a night.
Columbus also has a new, nice, and expensive bridge that spans the Scioto River. It's rather pleasant from a pedestrian standpoint.
I'm waiting for the Greenpeace banner moment myself. I have to say it adds a cool vista for the underrated Columbus skyline.
Next summer the bridge will be two way, Genoa and Bicentennial Park will be finished and the waterfront will be a bit for accessible by the public.
Yesterday was stay at home day. Got a lot more water damaged junk out of the basement. Played more vinyl. Life's alright, even though this song is in my head.
