Scarlet Letter 6/16/23

Top of Mind

Welcome to the new and improved Scarlet Letter.

You may notice a different look this week as we try out a new platform and, hopefully, that’s a good thing…

Let us know what you think!

Scarlet Letter Trivia

Question: How much did the Ohio State athletics department rake in last year?

A. $42,000
B. $2 million
C. $40 million
D. $251 million

In the News

Now Boarding
The Short North C-Pass program is back. Last summer, COTA and the Short North Alliance tested free rides for those who live, work, and “play” in the Short North, but this new iteration is designated for just workers and residents and not all you late-night food cart customers. Head here for more info.

Messi Who?
Have you seen the game-winner from Lucas Zelarayán last weekend? 😮

Air Show
The Columbus Air Show is back in Columbus this weekend for the first time in 16 years.

If you’ve still got Top Gun Maverick fever, head down to Rickenbacker International Airport for a slightly improved flying experience compared to the usual discount carriers.

Visit the Columbus Air Show website for the full lowdown on vintage warbirds and modern fighter jets.

Busy Weekend

• Stonewall organizers talk safety measures with the Columbus Dispatch.

• Axios highlights Juneteenth events around Columbus.

Columbus Classics
A couple of culinary tidbits from Columbus restaurant royalty.

Cameron Mitchell shared details about his new restaurant, Butcher & Rose, that will open next summer across from the Statehouse. You’re forgiven for thinking, wait, isn’t there a Mitchell’s Steakhouse downtown? Yes, there is. And it was founded by Cameron Mitchell 25 years ago, but he sold that restaurant 15 years ago.

Jeni’s, meanwhile, unveiled a collab to send you right back to childhood.

Cooking Through Columbus

👇 Order Here! 👇

Trivia Answer

D. Ohio State’s athletics department raked in $251.6 million in revenue last year, the highest of any school in the country. Ohio State was followed by Texas ($239M), Alabama ($214M), and Michigan ($211M).

Oh, and by the way, single-game football tickets go on sale today at 10 am…

Signing Off

Happy Father’s Day, Happy Pride, Happy Juneteenth, Happy Summer Solstice