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6 Community Calendar 8 Faces

331 Days

11 In Focus

Coming Full Circle

14 Feature

Building Bobcat Awareness

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18 Student Spotlight A Grand Farewell

20 Living

More Space, Same Footprint

24 On the Table

New Year, New Eats

28 Top Homes 29 Luxury Living 30 Bookmarks

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Jan. 24

8-9 p.m.

Natalie’s Grandview 945 King Ave. www.nataliesgrandview.com

5-6 p.m.

Natalie’s Grandview 945 King Ave. www.nataliesgrandview.com

Sons of Gladys: Tribute to Elvis

The Hayes Griffin/Paul Brown Duo

Jan. 11

John McEuen and the Circle Band 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Natalie’s Grandview 945 King Ave. www.nataliesgrandview.com

Cookies & Cocktails

7-9 p.m.

Columbus Bartending School 5354 N. High St. www.grandviewheights.gov

3 p.m.

Upper Arlington High School Performing Arts Center 1625 Zollinger Rd. www.ghpl.org

Grandview Heights High School Orchestra Concert 6-7 p.m.

GHHS Auditorium 1587 W. 3rd Ave. www.ghschools.org

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: No School

Jan. 18

A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates presented by Central Ohio Libraries

Feb. 8

Jan. 15

Grandview Heights Schools and Upper Arlington Schools www.ghschools.org www.uaschools.org

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Feb. 9 Jan. 29

Winter Puzzle Party

6-8 p.m.

Wyman Woods Shelter House 1520 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights.gov

Dan Bern Concert

8-9 p.m.

Natalie’s Grandview 945 King Ave. www.nataliesgrandview.com

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ACT-SAT Parent Edition – What Every High School Family Should Know 7-9 p.m.

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Feb. 6

Ohio Buckeye Candy – A Sweet History (Adults)

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SOUPer Bowl Party

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Ellis Paul Concert

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Feb. 13

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Feb. 22

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Tremont Road Branch, 3-4 p.m.

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Family Concert with ProMusica

Mindfulness Art Therapy (Adults)

Feb. 1

Valentine Cookie Decorating (Adults) Lane Road Branch, 6-7 p.m.

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Faces

By Ainsley Allen

331 Days Homeschooling with the world as a classroom still have parents living there. Ultimately, they decided that it was more important for their children to grow up around their grandparents than to raise them overseas.

“It was without regret that we decided to return to Ohio where all four of our parents live, but we still had tucked away this dream of living abroad with our children,” Robert says.

Robert and Megan found themselves with a 13-year-old daughter, Sydney, and an 11-year-old son, Oliver, and no idea how they got there so fast. With kids entering middle and high school, they started to feel like their dream was slipping away.

“We realized that we didn’t have until they were 18 to take this trip,” Robert says.

“We really only had until they were in high school, because taking a kid out of high school for a year is a much bigger ask.”

The couple had always had an open conversation with their children about the possibility of living somewhere for a year and frequently talked about all the places they’d love to see as a family. When it came time to turn the dream into reality, Megan wondered, why does it have to be just one country?

The family set to work planning their international move. They decided on a

Photos courtesy of the Hatta family

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or most families a vacation lasts a week, maybe two, but for the Hatta family, it lasted nearly a year and took place in 24 different countries.

Sixteen years ago, Robert and Megan Hatta lived in London and dreamed of starting their family abroad.

“We made and saw friends who were building their lives globally,” Robert Hatta says. “They’d move to China or be traveling through Africa, and we were really tempted. It was a lifestyle we had seriously considered.”

Both Robert and Megan are originally from the west side of Cleveland, and both

The Hatta family at Machu Picchu 8

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The Hattas’ first airport selfie before taking off on their trip

Sydney and Oliver in Laos

The Hatta children on an African safari

Sydney with an elephant

Oliver doing virtual school

year-long trip, rented out their home and loaned the dog to a neighboring family who was thinking about getting a pooch of their own.

“We started by going off a bucket list of attractions we knew we wanted to see and used those locations as stakes in the ground,” Robert says. “We created a map of the best time of Sydney doing virtual school January/February 2024 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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Megan Hatta in Malealea in 2007 and the entire family there 15 years later

village of Malealea in Lesotho, a tiny South African nation where Megan and Robert had spent two months nearly 15 years prior.

“My wife and I had lived in and done service work there when we lived in London, so for us it was a return. But for our kids, it was the first time they had ever existed in a place with no electricity or running water,” Robert says. “With only two weeks, our goal was less about making a meaningful impact, which isn’t possible in such a short period, but rather connecting our family to the community and exposing the kids to the Basotho culture.”

The family was able to visit with the same service organization that Robert and Megan had worked with in 2007 and got to watch their kids become comfortable in an environment that meant so much to them.

In the blog Robert kept of their travels, he reflects on what the decade-and-a-half-later return to Malealea meant to himself and Megan.

“Our return reminded me of who Meg and I were 15 years ago as individuals and a young couple. Before marriage and kids, we had a vision of the life we wanted to build together,” Robert says. “Some dreams became real. Some remained just dreams.

And others, like this world tour and return to Malealea, just took a little longer to realize than we expected.”

When the family’s adventure concluded, they were left with memories that would last a lifetime and armed with a deeper connection to each other.

The family acknowledges that it wasn’t all fun or easy. They shared rooms, fought over schoolwork and got on each other’s nerves. But they also laughed, grew and learned to understand each other in a way that wasn’t possible before.

“As somebody who worked a ton in the 10 years prior, I’d come home from work and try to squeeze 24 hours of parenting into an hour and a half and you’re not really listening,” Robert says. “Since we’ve returned, I now understand the cadences and rhythms of how my kids feel and act. I have the patience to really be there with them because I’ve had a year to practice.”

year to see each of those things and this gave us a basic path to follow.”

Between these sights the family would map out where they’d like to go next, never booking a flight or accommodation more than eight weeks ahead of time. The family took this time in between stops to see how they were feeling and choose the next adventure accordingly.

When considering what this would mean for their kids’ education, Robert and Megan realized the trip would be extremely educational, but not in a traditional sense.

The family had a tutor they had known for years who was able to create lessons and videos that would keep the kids up to date with their math curriculum, and the couple made sure Sydney and Oliver kept up with writing and reading standards.

The Hatta family knew that one of the best ways to teach a child about the world is to let them see it themselves.

“Between war memorials, temples and public markets you see and learn so much,” Robert says. “We hired a lot of guides who would take you through the cities and it was like hiring a Ainsley Allen is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group. teacher.”

The family became even closer through their travels. One of Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com. the most impactful experiences came when they traveled to the 10

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The Hatta family with the host mother Robert and Megan stayed with 15 years prior

In Focus

By Ava Huelskamp

Coming Full Circle

Historical photos courtesy of UA Archives

Courtesy of Karen Truett

Reflecting on 100 years of Jones Middle School with students and teachers

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pper Arlington Magazine debuted in 1999, the same year CityScene Media Group was founded. 25 years later, our office is right on the corner of I-670 and Riverside Drive, and this publication has grown to include Marble Cliff and Grandview Heights.

“It’s gratifying that so many people read and are connected through the print magazine,” says CityScene CEO Kathy Gill. “We have enjoyed connecting with so many of the residents, sharing their stories and helping to unite these vibrant cities.”

As we celebrate our own birthday, we join many other organizations in the Tri-Village community hitting significant milestones of their own. Stay tuned as we highlight their celebrations in the next few issues.

Horseshoes and schools

Jones Middle School Staff, 2023-24

On land that was once used as a military training camp, Jones Middle School became the first permanent school in Upper Arlington in 1924. It was designed by Ohio Stadium architect and Upper Arlington resident Howard Dwight Smith.

The structure itself has changed dramatically over the years, with six additions between 1926 and 1997. The historic neo-classical exterior of the building has remained intact and kept up its legacy as a historic landmark. The school has served many purposes over the last century, having housed every grade from first to twelfth at some point in its history.

97-year-old Nelson French – an Upper Arlington resident who attended the school in its early days – says the school has changed a lot in 100 years.

The 1943 graduate said when he attended, there was no school bus service.

Gasoline was tightly rationed his senior year due to the start of WWII, so no matter how far you lived, you made the trek pedaling or on foot.

“I would usually watch for the kids from up north to walk by, and then I knew it was time for me to get ready to go to school, so I would usually arrive about a minute before the bell rang,” French says.

The school’s namesake is J.W. Jones, the first building principal and full-time superintendent of the district. Jones’ son was a grade above French in his years of attendance.

Social opportunities looked quite different as well, from ballroom dancing at

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lunchtime to high school fraternities and sororities, to the annual minstrel show.

The show had various singers, dancers and acts in between. It was run by a master of ceremonies called the “interlocutor,” which French played his senior year.

Nick Judy, an eighth-grade American history teacher in his 15th year on staff at Jones, appreciates that much of the original exterior architecture was preserved.

“I love the fact that the building has survived as long as it has. They did do the renovation but it didn’t change the outside of it, and it’s got its character to it,” Judy says. “Jones has that uniqueness and attention to detail on the outside part of it instead of just a bland wall.”

Veteran’s Day celebration at the school, 2016

Charlton appreciates the atmosphere of the building and is excited to go to work each day in a familiar place.

“It’s a very homey atmosphere. It’s very friendly,” Charlton says. “I think it’s always felt like home and it’s felt comfortable for kids and for teachers.”

Adam Oliver, sixth-grade social studies teacher and football coach, shares this sentiment. From completing middle school at Jones to watching his kids grow up there, Oliver’s connection with the school spans a third of its history.

“It’s home. It’s just a feeling when I walk in here, and my kids went here. Just to see them come through and get to experience what Jones has to offer, just particiSome things never change pate in all the great activities that are here, German teacher Christy Charlton – a clubs. It’s home,” he says. former student who is now in her 33rd year teaching at Jones – says that aside Student becomes the teacher from interior aesthetic changes and techAccording to Charlton, there is no nology, not much about the building is shortage of former students teaching at different.

Jones today. In fact, Judy was a student of “When I first started teaching here, it Charlton’s when he attended the school was pretty much the same. It smelled the from 1998-2001. same. I remember walking in for my interNow colleagues, Judy and Charlton view and thinking, ‘Oh wow,’ it was like discovered they both like alternative muan identical smell,” Charlton says. sic and are now concert buddies.

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“(Joining the staff) was a very strange transition at the beginning, but it didn’t take long because all the teachers are so friendly and welcoming and supportive; they’re just kind of insistent that you get past that and move on to this different role, and it was really easy to,” Judy says.

When Charlton started teaching at Jones, she worked with six or seven teachers she had when she attended the school.

“I don’t think there’s a ton of schools where that happens as much as it does here. … I don’t know very many people who have left Jones just to leave Jones,” Charlton says.

Charlton accredits this to the school’s kind and caring values, as well as the support of the surrounding Upper Arlington community.

“We watch out for each other. We take care of each other, not just the kids but also the staff,” Charlton says. “I know personally for me, even when other things are going not so great in the rest of my life, this was always a safe place to come.”

Ava Huelskamp is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group.

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Building Bobcat Awareness

Grandview Heights Schools show support for mental health

By Rachel Karas

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s student athletes’ schedules get more rigorous and demanding each year, Grandview Heights Schools is looking to keep up with the needs of students and staff. The rigor and challenges of a season can be taxing, and few know the stress and demands of school and athletics as well as Harry Miller, former offensive lineman for The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Miller played in 22 games during his college football career before retiring from the sport in 2022 for mental health reasons. Miller was welcomed to Grandview Heights High School in November to talk about his experience and share his message with Grandview Heights’ students, athletes, coaches and staff.

Harry Miller and Samantha Bates speak before Grandview Heights Schools’ students, families and staff in November.

Behind the helmet

Miller took time to meet with students after his talk.

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Since retiring in spring his junior year, Miller has been traveling to places like Grandview Heights High School to share his experiences.

Samantha Bates, an assistant professor at OSU and a licensed independent social worker, led the discussion with Miller, who opened up about what brought him to his decision to leave football.

“As we were approaching that last week heading into the season, I just felt very panicked and I felt terrified,” Miller said during the event. “I felt that I had walked to the edge of a cliff. My parents had invested so much time and money to get me there, those agents (and) the coaches recruited me. I felt like I had January/February 2024 • www.trivillagemagazine.com

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Grandview Heights Resources

As I look back on this year, I’d like to thank the people of this community for being such an enjoyable part of it. We wish you a safe and prosperous year!

For those who are not student-athletes, Grandview Heights also offers resources and organizations that students of all ages and grade levels can get involved with.

• School psychologists and counselors • District mental health specialist • Title IX coordinator • Green Dot program • Sources of Strength program

signed so many contracts with my soul that the only way to void that contract, I thought, was to commit suicide.”

When he turned to coach Ryan Day and the team’s mental health experts in his time of need, Miller says their support helped save his life by offering resources and valuable guidance.

Now a mental health advocate, Miller shares his story and ongoing journey with his health to make it easier for others to talk about these topics, especially younger people.

“My goal with speaking about (my journey) is if we can lower the threshold of talking about suicide, you’ve provided so much room for healing and for action,” Miller said at the event.

Lessons to be shared

One thing Miller has learned from his experiences is that the first step to helping others can be as simple as reaching out.

“When you see somebody’s not being themselves, and you feel like, ‘I should say something, but I’m afraid I’m not gonna say the right thing,’ … don’t be afraid to close that gap and to tell the person that you’re there for them and that you love them,” Miller said during the event.

Miller says sometimes parents and coaches lean too much into the idea of fixing the problem, rather than simply listening.

“My advice to parents or coaches, or any administrator, is you don’t have to know anything. You don’t have to know it all. You don’t have to do anything, you just have to be there. And anybody can do that,” Miller says.

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Miller says his most important piece of advice is to practice mental health fundamentals just like an athlete would practice their sport.

“I think fundamentals in the context of mental health is this just being open and communicating,” Miller said at the event. “It feels silly because it feels like nothing’s even happening when you have a conversation earlier in the process, but that’s preventative health. That’s good mental health and that’s how you create a good culture and not have to react to crises.”

Grandview impact

Senior Denison Murphy is a member of the cross country and track teams at Grandview Heights High School.

Throughout his three years in high school athletics, he has been learning about mental health from his cross country coach, Chris Szabo.

“Mental strength is something that we’ve definitely worked on, we’ve had some mindfulness practices and yoga.

And some of us, at the coach’s recommendation, have looked into visualization and all kinds of techniques because running definitely is how far you can push yourself and your teammates.”

Head wrestling coach John Provenzano

Denison Murphy at States 16

Wrestling coach John Provenzano says Miller’s talk reinforced some of the practices he already has in place with his athletes.

“I always make sure there’s time spent digging inward and talking with kids about how they’re feeling about things. The perceived successes and perceived setbacks and how they’re affecting them,” Provenzano says. “Checking in with them is a big thing and making sure that they know how to handle strong emotions, and using them or letting them go and how to do that.”

Provenzano says he has conversations with the team at the end of almost every practice and gives them resources if they are struggling. The team uses breathing techniques and exercises to help them work through emotions and feelings.

What Provenzano appreciated the most from the event was that his players got to hear these lessons and stories from someone who has been in their position.

“It was really good seeing someone that is in the stereotypical machismo position of a football player at a big-time university come out and be vulnerable,” Provenzano says. “It actually creates connection and support. … Modeling those behaviors really goes a lot further than just telling them and preaching.”

Rachel Karas is an editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at rkaras@cityscenemediagroup.com.

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By Mike Maynard

A Grand Farewell Retired basketball coach Ray Corbett recognized for outstanding career

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Corbett talking strategy during a timeout.

surprising move given he hadn’t played He soon moved on to an assistant football since eighth grade. basketball coaching job at Jonathan Alder “Don’t worry, we’ll tell you what to High School. He would continue coaching do. You just act the part,” they told him. in Catholic high schools until he noticed the opportunity to bring his passion for the game to Grandview Heights.

He thought it would be a great career move and he was excited to raise a family in this one-ofa-kind community. It turned out to be a perfect fit, as he coached for 36 years until retiring before the 2023-2024 season.

“Grandview was a phenomenal place to finish a career. I thought it was one of the most balanced communities ever to be involved in. You know, throughout my career there, if 2018-19 GHHS Varsity Boys Basketball team we won eight games, 18

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t’s hard to imagine Grandview Heights basketball without Ray Corbett, who has been coach of varsity boys’ basketball for more than three decades. On Jan. 26, he is being honored at a home game against Bishop Ready, his alma mater.

Corbett watched basketball casually growing up, just as much as any other kid. He wouldn’t have called himself a “student of the game,” but he loved playing it. With a hoop in his backyard, he spent a lot of time outside shooting around with his brother Dale. Though he predominantly played baseball in high school, he felt a deeper passion for basketball. At 18 years old – while he was still in high school – he helped coach elementary-level kids at St. Mary Magdalene School in Columbus.

He earned his first staff position as an assistant coach for Father Wehrle High School’s football program, which was a

Ray has gotten kids to do that year in and year out,” Richards says.

“I am just grateful (to be recognized).

It’s very nice but you don’t get into this for that kind of stuff, you do it because you enjoy it,” Corbett says.

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or if we won 14 or 15, … that was just unreal, how fortunate I was to be there,” Corbett says.

One of Corbett’s former assistant coaches, Kevin Richards, has remained very close with him since the last time they coached together. He first began coaching in 1992 for the Grandview Heights eighth grade basketball team.

Not long after he joined Corbett on the coaching staff of the junior varsity basketball team, the pair built a strong bond over the following six years. In the time they have known each other, Richards’ respect for Corbett’s coaching style and approach to the game has only grown.

“There’s no coach that works harder than Ray Corbett. The time he spends scouting, the time he spends educating himself on basketball cannot be replicated by anyone,” Richards says.

Corbett spent countless hours scouting opponents that may show up in future tournaments or playoffs, always trying to find ways to keep a competitive edge. He would sometimes stop in Charlotte, North Carolina, to watch Davidson College’s basketball team practice and talk with the coaches. He was always soaking up knowledge and holding onto wisdom to bring back to Ohio.

Richards appreciated how players always responded to Corbett’s passion and commitment.

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Living

A stylistic renovation turns into so much more

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young family of five, the Shields went into their kitchen renovation knowing a functional layout was necessary. Their top priority, however, was updating the aesthetics of the space to match their recently renovated bathrooms.

“A lot of people would have looked at our kitchen and thought it was fine,” Jen Shields says. “It wasn’t until we got our bathrooms done that we felt a push to move things along and update the kitchen.”

With warm tones, light oak and cream colors in their newly renovated bathrooms, the family decided to carry the natural color palette into the kitchen.

To match the bathrooms, the kitchen’s white cabinets were transformed with a light wood finish and gold hardware.

Tired of noticing every crumb on their black countertops, the family opted instead for white quartz in the kitchen.

The dark floorboards were replaced with lighter wood to match the living

room. This created more cohesion between the spaces, as the decor in both rooms followed similar themes.

The Shields even installed a new window along the back wall of the kitchen,

bringing in more natural light to show off the lighter space. The window also created a direct line of sight into the backyard, making it easier to watch the kids when they’re playing outside.

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When it came to changing the layout of the kitchen, Principal Designer Tyler Swartzmiller from Haus Studio wanted to make sure the room was not only attractive but durable for the long term.

“It was important that this family could actually live in the space as the kids grew up,” Swartzmiller says. “They’re young kids and things are going to get a bit beat up, so the kitchen has to be able to hold up despite that.”

The kitchen originally had a barheight peninsula that cut between the kitchen and the living room. This was replaced with an 11-foot counter for an easy view into the living room so the Shields could always keep an eye on their kids.

By knocking down the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room, the family is now able to eat there without being disconnected from the other living areas.

To keep clutter out of the kitchen, Haus Studio installed a mudroom to store the kids’ shoes, jackets and schoolwork.

The added detail of terracotta tile and arched doorways enhanced the transitional space.

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“There are certain things that the designers think of that I would never have considered,” Jen says. “Even just having your dishwasher, garbage and sink all adjacent to each other has made life so much easier.”

While major renovations always come with a few surprises, the biggest one was how much the kitchen appeared to grow despite not changing its footprint. Even small changes, such as adding an overhang to the counter, allowed for a bigger feel and for the family to have more space to sit together.

“I personally wanted a new kitchen more for the aesthetic,” Jen says. “I didn’t realize how much more functional the whole space would be after it was finished.”

Ainsley Allen is an editorial assistant at CityScene Media Group.

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On the Table

By Tyler Kirkendall

New Year, New Eats Local Thai and Chinese restaurant brings recipes from across the globe

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he Tri-Village area is home to some of the best food in central Ohio, with plenty of options for any culinary craving. You could eat a different meal every day for a month just going up and down 5th Avenue.

You may not have noticed how many cultures are represented among these storefronts. From Peruvian sandwiches to a modern twist on Filipino food, your palate can travel the world without having to leave your home ZIP code. Throughout 2024 we will be highlighting some of these locations in hopes of helping you find the hidden gems right in your backyard.

With Lunar New Year beginning on Feb. 10 this year, we decided to

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The restaurant is clean and simplistic inside, and the food is the true standout.

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I tried the staples of Chinese takeout, spicy chicken lo mein and crab rangoon.

The noodles that made up the lo mein were perfectly cooked. They were firm enough to have a satisfying chew to them and not so soft that they fall apart without being cut.

The lo mein was slick from the oil or fat that would have lined the cooking pan, but the dish was not excessively heavy or greasy. The most impressive thing about Nong’s food is that it utilizes careful seasoning and preparation rather than abusing sugar and salt to flavor the food.

According to Samin Nosrat’s highly regarded book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, the only factor I have left to cover in praising this dish is its acidity. Spice and acidity often go hand-in-hand, and the spice profile of this dish was impressive, yet controlled. Heat and acidity were certainly present in this dish, though both were complements to the aftertaste rather than overpowering the fresh ingredients of the dish.

The chicken was carefully cut to retain some of its fat for flavoring the meat, but I never got a chewy or unpleasant bite in my heaping serving.

The crab rangoon was puffy, airy, crunchy and satisfying. It was unlike many other iterations of the dish in that it didn’t leave me asking why “crab” was in the name. The seasoning in the cream cheese mixture was zesty and slightly sour.

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The ratio of this mixture against the Tyler Kirkendall is an editor at CityScene crispy shell was interesting, as Nong’s Media Group. Feedback welcome at opted for an almost robust flavor while tkirkendall@cityscenemediagroup.com. severely limiting the presence of the filling. This is not your average puff where the cream cheese fills its casing; there is plenty of air left inside the fried pastry pocket.

The sauce served with the crab rangoon was another welcome departure from the overly sugary and salty tendencies of your average takeout meal. It was sweet and flavorful, the perfect counterpart to the crispy and salty appetizer.

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RECIPE If you are looking for a sweet treat to follow your meal, almond cookies are a staple of Lunar New Year treat platters. Here is a recipe that is simple and satisfying to wrap up your festive meal.

Ingredients • 1 1⁄3 cup almond flour, lightly packed • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed • Pinch of kosher salt • 2 eggs • 1 tsp. almond extract • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour • 1 cup, 2 tbsp. granulated sugar • ½ tsp. baking soda • Sliced almonds (preferably blanched, or without skin) Method • Place the almond flour, butter and salt into a bowl and beat on low speed for three minutes. The mixture should be coarse and chunky.

• Add one of the eggs and the almond extract and beat until just incorporated.

• Whisk together flour, sugar and baking soda in a medium bowl and add to your other mixture until the two are just combined.

• Pour this mixture into cling wrap and form the dough into the shape of a disc. Wrap it and chill in the fridge for two hours.

• Preheat the oven to 350F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the sheet, gently pressing down to form a coin shape.

• Beat the remaining egg and brush the top of each cookie with the egg wash, then lightly press an almond on top.

• Bake 15-17 minutes or until the cookies turn a slightly dark golden color on top. Remove and allow to cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.

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Top homes sold in the Tri-Village area In October 2023, Upper Arlington home prices were up 2.7% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $549K. On average, homes in Upper Arlington sold after 31 days on the market compared to 37 days last year.

There were 52 homes sold in October this year, up a single sale from last year’s 51. (Data from Redfin) All information is collected from the Franklin County Auditor’s Office.

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Book reviews from the Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington Public Libraries

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Virginia also talks about her own experiences touring with her son and people she met along the way.

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This book offers young readers entertainment and vital life skills that seem to have been lost over the years.

It covers tasks like how to sew a button, write a thankyou note and prep a basic meal. The easy-to-follow directions, illustrations and background knowledge might just be enough for a child to step away from their screens and relearn a forgotten skill.

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