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Fat Arnie's a worthy competitor for Columbus' sandwich crown

A former Chapman's chef brings gourmet pedigree to pub sandwiches

Food and Drink

Columbus loves a good sandwich, and a relatively new contender is coming for the crown.Dig in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fat Arnie&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fatarnies.com/" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fatarnies.com/" target="_blank">Fat Arnie&#x27;s</a> opened <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late last year" data-vars-click-url="https://614now.com/2025/food-drink/former-chapmans-eat-market-employee-launching-new-clintonville-sandwich-this-month" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://614now.com/2025/food-drink/former-chapmans-eat-market-employee-launching-new-clintonville-sandwich-this-month" target="_blank">late last year</a> in a humble window inside <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rafter&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/raftersbeerpub/" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/raftersbeerpub/" target="_blank">Rafter&#x27;s</a> pub in Clintonville, but the kitchen has some pedigree.<ul><li>One of its founders, Christopher Beardman, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="was a chef" data-vars-click-url="https://columbusunderground.com/restaurant-review-sandwiches-and-more-at-fat-arnies-ma1/" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://columbusunderground.com/restaurant-review-sandwiches-and-more-at-fat-arnies-ma1/" target="_blank">was a chef</a> at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dearly departed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/06/chapmans-metsis-bj-lieberman-restaurant-ohio" data-vars-content-id="a20333cb-2af7-4fd8-925b-c2471bf8fcd5" data-vars-headline="Fat Arnie&#x27;s a worthy competitor for Columbus&#x27; sandwich crown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/10/06/chapmans-metsis-bj-lieberman-restaurant-ohio" target="_self">dearly departed</a> Chapman&#x27;s Eat Market.</li></ul>

Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State's campus

Thompson Library, Mirror Lake top readers' list of favorites.

Things to Do

👋 Hello from the top of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thompson Library" data-vars-click-url="https://library.osu.edu/locations/thompson" data-vars-content-id="2f004d12-8b7a-4462-b3f2-54d5df2a3272" data-vars-headline="Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State&#x27;s campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://library.osu.edu/locations/thompson" target="_blank">Thompson Library</a> — one of several scenic spots readers recently suggested we explore.Behind the scenes: Like the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum of Biological Diversity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/27/ohio-state-museum-of-biological-diversity" data-vars-content-id="2f004d12-8b7a-4462-b3f2-54d5df2a3272" data-vars-headline="Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State&#x27;s campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/27/ohio-state-museum-of-biological-diversity" target="_self">Museum of Biological Diversity</a> we recently toured, a lot happens on Ohio State University&#x27;s campus beyond classroom lectures.

Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs

Sales dropped in Franklin County last month while surrounding areas saw steady growth.

News

The Central Ohio <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="housing market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/11/19/why-more-central-ohio-home-sales-are-falling-apart" data-vars-content-id="870e4a6b-0949-4994-82a7-27f8e4e462bc" data-vars-headline="Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/11/19/why-more-central-ohio-home-sales-are-falling-apart" target="_self">housing market</a> is shifting away from the city, with sales moving to the suburbs as prices continue to increase.Why it matters: After a harsh winter, the spring housing market is heating up.<ul><li>The market&#x27;s adjusting to pent-up demand and the reality of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high interest rates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/fed-powell-interest-rate" data-vars-content-id="870e4a6b-0949-4994-82a7-27f8e4e462bc" data-vars-headline="Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/fed-powell-interest-rate" target="_self">high interest rates</a> and low inventory.</li></ul>

Ohio's new women's monument takes shape

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the new Statehouse statues.

Decades before women won the right to vote, Ohio was a hub for progressive conventions where they pressed for equal rights.Why it matters: That <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/03/13/ohio-statehouse-ladies-gallery-women-legislators" data-vars-content-id="af6b4be5-6df7-4882-9d66-ed86139aafd1" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s new women&#x27;s monument takes shape" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/03/13/ohio-statehouse-ladies-gallery-women-legislators" target="_self">history</a> of activism isn&#x27;t reflected on Capitol Square, where monuments and portraits mostly honor men. But soon, that will change.

Outdoor recreation made Ohio $20 billion in 2024

The industry supports 150,000 jobs statewide.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outdoor recreation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/07/12/ohio-state-parks-hocking-hills-free-summer" data-vars-content-id="fe16962b-307d-404b-bf83-8ce326cb9902" data-vars-headline="Outdoor recreation made Ohio $20 billion in 2024" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/07/12/ohio-state-parks-hocking-hills-free-summer" target="_self">Outdoor recreation</a> in parks, on waterways and elsewhere made Ohio $20 billion in 2024, and represents an increasingly large percentage of our state GDP.Why it matters: In addition to state revenue, the industry supports tens of thousands of Ohio jobs and billions in wages in fields ranging from boating and fishing to equestrian and snow sports.

Peek inside Ohio State's biodiversity museum

Explore rare specimens and hands-on exhibits at a March 28 open house.

In a nondescript building on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ohio State" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/24/ohio-state-digital-reservation-team-cinema-revival-festival" data-vars-content-id="944ecd43-55bd-486e-8f10-d626eae99537" data-vars-headline="Peek inside Ohio State&#x27;s biodiversity museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/24/ohio-state-digital-reservation-team-cinema-revival-festival" target="_self">Ohio State</a>&#x27;s west campus, dozens of scientists study the natural world — and visitors will get a rare look inside this weekend.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Museum of Biological Diversity" data-vars-click-url="https://mbd.osu.edu/" data-vars-content-id="944ecd43-55bd-486e-8f10-d626eae99537" data-vars-headline="Peek inside Ohio State&#x27;s biodiversity museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mbd.osu.edu/" target="_blank">Museum of Biological Diversity</a> is essentially an archive of life on Earth.

Weekend picks: Help pack Nationwide Arena

Plus: Cherry blossoms, K-pop and heavy metal

It&#x27;s been six years since there was playoff hockey in Columbus — do your part to bring it back.🥅 Our pick: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Back-to-back Jackets games" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/tickets/single-game-tickets?partnerId=cbj-web-ext-DMG-tix-Search&amp;&amp;utm_source=localiq&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=regularseason&amp;utm_content=upcominggames&amp;scid=3998867&amp;kw=2623902&amp;pub_cr_id=511622589993&amp;device=c&amp;network=g&amp;targetid=kwd-133953292&amp;loc_interest_ms=&amp;loc_physical_ms=9014901&amp;tc=Cj0KCQjwiqWHBhD2ARIsAPCDzalcg9CGmw1iA4VkQpmOzgik_MC_f9BaGdqbzcBvP6jTDMJ9Y49JQPoaAs5fEALw_wcB&amp;rl_key=269f652bb32583d53264a559fc772e4f&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqWHBhD2ARIsAPCDzalcg9CGmw1iA4VkQpmOzgik_MC_f9BaGdqbzcBvP6jTDMJ9Y49JQPoaAs5fEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="a8458df7-d5d0-46a3-82f7-d8c442fdb915" data-vars-headline="Weekend picks: Help pack Nationwide Arena" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/tickets/single-game-tickets?partnerId=cbj-web-ext-DMG-tix-Search&amp;&amp;utm_source=localiq&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_campaign=regularseason&amp;utm_content=upcominggames&amp;scid=3998867&amp;kw=2623902&amp;pub_cr_id=511622589993&amp;device=c&amp;network=g&amp;targetid=kwd-133953292&amp;loc_interest_ms=&amp;loc_physical_ms=9014901&amp;tc=Cj0KCQjwiqWHBhD2ARIsAPCDzalcg9CGmw1iA4VkQpmOzgik_MC_f9BaGdqbzcBvP6jTDMJ9Y49JQPoaAs5fEALw_wcB&amp;rl_key=269f652bb32583d53264a559fc772e4f&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqWHBhD2ARIsAPCDzalcg9CGmw1iA4VkQpmOzgik_MC_f9BaGdqbzcBvP6jTDMJ9Y49JQPoaAs5fEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Back-to-back Jackets games</a>.

Vote for Central Ohio's best music venues: Round 3

In the semifinals: Natalie's, Dick's Den, Newport Music Hall and The Bluestone.

Music

It&#x27;s time to vote in the next round of our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Music Madness bracket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/24/music-venues-bracket-ohio-round-2" data-vars-content-id="4990f28e-0c99-4201-8331-0b7420b80062" data-vars-headline="Vote for Central Ohio&#x27;s best music venues: Round 3" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/24/music-venues-bracket-ohio-round-2" target="_self">Music Madness bracket</a>.State of play: Four fan favorites are headed to the semifinals and all won by similar margins, so it&#x27;s still anybody&#x27;s contest.

Vote for Central Ohio's best music venues: Round 2

One close call: Dick's Den beat A&R Music Bar by one vote.

Some obvious headliners emerged in the first round of our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Music Madness bracket" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/19/music-venues-bracket-ohio" data-vars-content-id="72dfff58-4941-491a-81a8-29c88eddc126" data-vars-headline="Vote for Central Ohio&#x27;s best music venues: Round 2" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/19/music-venues-bracket-ohio" target="_self">Music Madness bracket</a>, and one close call proves that every vote counts.Zoom in: The Bluestone (83%), Natalie&#x27;s (77%) and Newport Music Hall (75%) won by the largest margins.

Twinado Kitchen serves jerk pasta, pitas and egg rolls

Review: Jerk chicken isn't all you'll find at this Pickerington spot.

The aromatic spices at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Twinado Kitchen&#x27;s Jerk Shack" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/twinadokitchen/" data-vars-content-id="858ccb79-f079-4889-9e69-4b4cdfea5939" data-vars-headline="Twinado Kitchen serves jerk pasta, pitas and egg rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/twinadokitchen/" target="_blank">Twinado Kitchen&#x27;s Jerk Shack</a> can&#x27;t be contained. I smelled them while approaching the door and knew I was in for a treat.Catch up quick: This Pickerington spot started as a food truck before going brick-and-mortar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in 2022" data-vars-click-url="https://614now.com/2021/food-drink/authentic-jamaican-restaurant-opening-early-next-year" data-vars-content-id="858ccb79-f079-4889-9e69-4b4cdfea5939" data-vars-headline="Twinado Kitchen serves jerk pasta, pitas and egg rolls" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://614now.com/2021/food-drink/authentic-jamaican-restaurant-opening-early-next-year" target="_blank">in 2022</a>.

Weekend picks: Tour Columbus' chocolate factory

Anthony-Thomas Candy Co.'s annual Easter open house is Saturday.

Spring has sprung and Easter is just around the corner — it&#x27;s the perfect time to go behind the scenes and see how all those delicious treats are made.🍫 Our pick: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Anthony-Thomas Candy Company&#x27;s Easter open house" data-vars-click-url="https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/anthony-thomas-annual-easter-open-house/93085/" data-vars-content-id="2cf6a824-6cef-44e4-bc60-202d163d1376" data-vars-headline="Weekend picks: Tour Columbus&#x27; chocolate factory" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/event/anthony-thomas-annual-easter-open-house/93085/" target="_blank">Anthony-Thomas Candy Company&#x27;s Easter open house</a>.

Vote for the best music venues in Central Ohio

Tell us which local concert spot deserves the spotlight.

If <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="basketball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/19/ohio-state-buckeyes-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket" data-vars-content-id="d5bc3955-15c9-4256-8fca-92fbfce795e6" data-vars-headline="Vote for the best music venues in Central Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/03/19/ohio-state-buckeyes-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket" target="_self">basketball</a> isn&#x27;t your thing, here&#x27;s a bracket you might like better: a showdown of Central Ohio&#x27;s best music venues.

A choropleth map of the U.S showing outdoor recreation's share of state GDP in 2024. Hawai'i leads at 6.1%, while Washington, D.C. trails at 1%. The nationwide figure is 2.4%.

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Outdoor recreation made Ohio $20 billion in 2024

Fat Arnie's a worthy competitor for Columbus' sandwich crown

Peek inside Ohio State's biodiversity museum

Explore these hidden gems on Ohio State's campus

Weekend picks: Help pack Nationwide Arena