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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

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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.

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👋 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.

Peek inside Ohio State's biodiversity museum

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

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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.

Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs

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

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>

Potential ICE presence at Columbus airport unclear

Airport officials don't know and federal officials won't say whether ICE will serve as a local TSA backup.

Columbus airport officials don&#x27;t know and a federal official won&#x27;t say whether ICE agents will be sent to bolster local TSA checkpoints.Why it matters: The last time Columbus felt a major ICE presence, in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="December," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/12/18/ice-immigration-agent-mayor-ginther-respond" data-vars-content-id="8c7af28c-ed4b-4f07-8445-ff718016a020" data-vars-headline="Potential ICE presence at Columbus airport unclear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/12/18/ice-immigration-agent-mayor-ginther-respond" target="_self">December,</a> there were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hundreds of arrests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/12/ice-detainees-butler-county-jail-ohio" data-vars-content-id="8c7af28c-ed4b-4f07-8445-ff718016a020" data-vars-headline="Potential ICE presence at Columbus airport unclear" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/01/12/ice-detainees-butler-county-jail-ohio" target="_self">hundreds of arrests</a>.

ICE detainees report mistreatment at Butler County Jail

Attorneys and state reps say conditions include poor food and lack of medical care.

Local elected officials and attorneys are working to learn more about the conditions faced by ICE detainees at the Butler County Jail, who have reported overcrowding, limited food and other complaints.Why it matters: December ICE raids in Central Ohio resulted in more than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="200 arrests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/12/26/operation-buckeye-ice-arrests-ohio-immigrant-alliance-columbus/87920108007/" data-vars-content-id="346da6f9-4343-476f-862b-bffc1fe2bdde" data-vars-headline="ICE detainees report mistreatment at Butler County Jail" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/12/26/operation-buckeye-ice-arrests-ohio-immigrant-alliance-columbus/87920108007/" target="_blank">200 arrests</a>, with Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther calling the presence &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unwelcome" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/12/18/ice-immigration-agent-mayor-ginther-respond" data-vars-content-id="346da6f9-4343-476f-862b-bffc1fe2bdde" data-vars-headline="ICE detainees report mistreatment at Butler County Jail" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/12/18/ice-immigration-agent-mayor-ginther-respond" target="_self">unwelcome</a>.&quot;

Day cares face harassment as fraud claims reach Ohio

Gov. Mike DeWine said Ohio is already rooting out fraud and urged people to stop showing up unannounced.

Gov. Mike DeWine is pushing back against some claims of fraud at day care centers, saying Ohio already has methods in place to root out issues and urging activists to stop showing up to locations unannounced.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Viral videos" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/29/nick-shirley-minnesota-fraud-vance-fbi-somali" data-vars-content-id="3045396b-4f1e-4f10-aa9d-20a1f11e3493" data-vars-headline="Day cares face harassment as fraud claims reach Ohio" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/29/nick-shirley-minnesota-fraud-vance-fbi-somali" target="_self">Viral videos</a> of right-wing influencers and independent journalists alleging widespread fraud have prompted a frenzy at day care centers, with a focus on those associated with Somali immigrants.

Columbus leaders warn of "unwelcome" ICE presence

One council member says: "If you don't feel safe, you should not leave your home."

Columbus city leaders say ICE activity has increased locally without their permission or cooperation.Why it matters: The Trump administration continues to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="increase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/13/border-patrol-ice-sheriff-charlotte-operation-immigration" data-vars-content-id="ad0444b5-e748-4c8f-b845-db6db2955e4b" data-vars-headline="Columbus leaders warn of &quot;unwelcome&quot; ICE presence" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/11/13/border-patrol-ice-sheriff-charlotte-operation-immigration" target="_self">increase</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/03/immigration-enforcement-ice-deportations-states-trump" data-vars-content-id="ad0444b5-e748-4c8f-b845-db6db2955e4b" data-vars-headline="Columbus leaders warn of &quot;unwelcome&quot; ICE presence" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/03/immigration-enforcement-ice-deportations-states-trump" target="_self">ICE</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="presence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/10/27/ice-arrests-portland-suburbs-surge" data-vars-content-id="ad0444b5-e748-4c8f-b845-db6db2955e4b" data-vars-headline="Columbus leaders warn of &quot;unwelcome&quot; ICE presence" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/portland/2025/10/27/ice-arrests-portland-suburbs-surge" target="_self">presence</a> in cities across the country as the agency attempts to meet its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="goal of deporting millions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/04/trump-ice-immigration-arrests-deportations" data-vars-content-id="ad0444b5-e748-4c8f-b845-db6db2955e4b" data-vars-headline="Columbus leaders warn of &quot;unwelcome&quot; ICE presence" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/04/trump-ice-immigration-arrests-deportations" target="_self">goal of deporting millions</a>.

Why Trump's Somali vitriol hit home in Columbus

Ohio is home to at least 26,000 Somalis — and most are U.S. citizens.

President Trump&#x27;s hostile <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="comments" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/trump-racism-somalis-maga-immigration" data-vars-content-id="bb7e33fe-5bfd-4472-8113-d62a08409e86" data-vars-headline="Why Trump&#x27;s Somali vitriol hit home in Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/trump-racism-somalis-maga-immigration" target="_self">comments</a> about Minnesota&#x27;s Somali immigrants are rippling through Central Ohio, home to the second-largest Somali population in the U.S. — most of whom are citizens.Why it matters: Many <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fear" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/04/columbus-somali-community-reacts-to-trumps-tps-threats-and-garbage-comments/87485916007/" data-vars-content-id="bb7e33fe-5bfd-4472-8113-d62a08409e86" data-vars-headline="Why Trump&#x27;s Somali vitriol hit home in Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/04/columbus-somali-community-reacts-to-trumps-tps-threats-and-garbage-comments/87485916007/" target="_blank">fear</a> Columbus could be ICE&#x27;s next target, following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="arrests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/12/05/ice-arrests-minneapolis-somali-crackdown" data-vars-content-id="bb7e33fe-5bfd-4472-8113-d62a08409e86" data-vars-headline="Why Trump&#x27;s Somali vitriol hit home in Columbus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2025/12/05/ice-arrests-minneapolis-somali-crackdown" target="_self">arrests</a> in Minneapolis last week.

An area chart that tracks citizenship status of Ohioans with Somali ancestry from 2004 to 2023.  The share who are not U.S. citizens declined from close to 40% in 2004 to 18% in 2023. The share who are born in the U.S. or who are naturalized citizens correspondingly increased from 60% in 2004 to 82% in 2023.

Immigration

Potential ICE presence at Columbus airport unclear

ICE detainees report mistreatment at Butler County Jail

Day cares face harassment as fraud claims reach Ohio

Columbus leaders warn of "unwelcome" ICE presence

Why Trump's Somali vitriol hit home in Columbus