Rec | LOOK FOR INVISIBLE CITIES

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Recently I’ve been reading Invisible Cities, a book that presents ideas about all of the little traits and characteristics that combine together to give a city its identity. It got my friend and me thinking about some of the hidden quirks we’ve noticed around Columbus - and we came to the realization that a vast number of bars south of 5th Ave offer free popcorn, while almost no bars north of 5th do?!? There is a Great Popcorn Divide in my town and I had no idea until now. Even though this knowledge doesn’t amount to much, it still feels like a fun piece of information that contributes to the identity and experience of living here. I’m also really curious to know if there are some “invisible cities” that you all have noticed around where you live

@gus

Mar 22, 2024

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@tortitude

Ok it’s literally moved cross country with me several times and ive been saying I’ll read it half my life (was on my dad’s shelf). You’ve convinced me at long last.

Apr 4, 2024

@stefaniegordin

Wow! I am so happy to see this post. “Invisible Cities“ is one of my favorite books. I will think about your question!

Apr 4, 2024

@erraticcompendium

Hit us with those Columbus bar recs please!

Mar 22, 2024

@gus

erraticcompendium happy to do so!!! top 3 are probably: - Bottle Shop: Solid cocktails, decent beer selection, and amazing wine options; half the space is a dedicated wine shop, the other half is a bar. They often do wine tastings and special events, all the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and will happily help with wine selection. - Understory: Great cocktail bar/lounge overlooking a nearby forest and the Olentangy bike trail. Lots of reimagined classics. Also has a a very nice patio section that is less cocktail focused. - Antiques: Bar/brewery. Very cozy, classy, and warm on the lower level, more typical midwest brewery decor on the upper level. Lots of good sours here if that’s your thing, but a good beer selection if you want something more traditional too.

Mar 23, 2024

@erraticcompendium

gus excellent, thank you!

Mar 23, 2024

@gus

erraticcompendium of course! For the record none of these places have popcorn

Mar 23, 2024

@vin

Not quite on topic but I walk through Prospect Park at least once a day and I’ve been thinking recently how funny it is that I see a swan on a daily basis

Mar 22, 2024

@gus

vin I’d say that’s perfectly appropriate to the topic

Mar 22, 2024

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