For the second half of my Columbus to do adventure I decided to visit a few places in the short north area of High Street including Simply Rolled Ice Cream and the Zen Cha Tea Salon. Originally I went to Simply Rolled Ice Cream to support my friend who is a member of the pre-dent club here at Ohio State. However, I’m ashamed to say that I have been back quite a few time since then. They had a few rolled ice cream places in the area I live in, but I always saw it as a novelty and as nothing special. Let me tell you, though it really is. You go in, choose your toppings and it is all made right in front of you, almost like a cold stone (if you know what that is). I’m not a huge fan of sweet things, but I LOVE dark chocolate and coconut. So I chose the coconut ash ice cream, with chocolate fudge, brownie pieces, and dark chocolate chips. The ice cream is extremely soft and good and I really recommend it.
I also visited the Zen Cha Tea Salon a few feet down the road. Now, as someone who is an absolute tea and coffee snob, I thought this place was so fantastic and cool. There is nothing like sitting down with a nice hot cup Earl Grey Tea on a cold November day, which is exactly what I did. From what I gather they also have food and occasionally have live music, something I am eager to go back and try the next time I venture to the Short North district. Overall, the place was very cozy and had a great ambiance and I look forward to going back sometime soon.
Overall, I really enjoyed the Columbus to-do list and I look forward to trying other things on this list as I continue to expand my realm here in Columbus. I’m excited for when I have a car here and am able to venture more forward the city, but until then I will continue to crawl up and down High Street and Lane Avenue. I think my favorite discovery when exploring was definitely Kafe Kerouac, and I honestly think Ive made the trek there more times than I’d like to admit. All I can say is I recommend that everyone get out of their dorm, off campus, and explore the world arrounf them because there are some real reassures around OSU, from Candado to Cazuelas and everything in between. Explore!