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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.

Things to Do

👋 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.

Central Ohio home sales shift to the suburbs

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

News

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>

Ohio's new women's monument takes shape

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the new Statehouse statues.

Decades before women won the right to vote, Ohio was a hub for progressive conventions where they pressed for equal rights.Why it matters: That <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/03/13/ohio-statehouse-ladies-gallery-women-legislators" data-vars-content-id="af6b4be5-6df7-4882-9d66-ed86139aafd1" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s new women&#x27;s monument takes shape" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/03/13/ohio-statehouse-ladies-gallery-women-legislators" target="_self">history</a> of activism isn&#x27;t reflected on Capitol Square, where monuments and portraits mostly honor men. But soon, that will change.

Ranking the 2025 Ohio State Fair concerts

Acts include a Taylor Swift tribute show and Rock Hall of Fame band Foreigner.

Culture

We&#x27;re <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="back again" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/01/ohio-state-fair-concerts-ice-cube-gabriel-iglesias-stone-temple-pilots-alabama" data-vars-content-id="8878a689-d044-493a-b7e3-829ad8c483b8" data-vars-headline="Ranking the 2025 Ohio State Fair concerts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/01/ohio-state-fair-concerts-ice-cube-gabriel-iglesias-stone-temple-pilots-alabama" target="_self">back again</a> to rank the concerts at this year&#x27;s Ohio State Fair, slated for July 23-Aug. 3.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="All concerts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/entertainment/concerts1" data-vars-content-id="8878a689-d044-493a-b7e3-829ad8c483b8" data-vars-headline="Ranking the 2025 Ohio State Fair concerts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/entertainment/concerts1" target="_blank">All concerts</a> take place in the WCOL Celeste Center.<ul><li>Advance tickets include fair admission.</li></ul>

A guide to the 2024 Ohio State Fair

What to know about the fair's new foods, contests and chaperone policy.

The deep fryers are sizzlin&#x27; and the butter cow is mooin&#x27;, which can only mean one thing: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="169th annual Ohio State Fair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/01/ohio-state-fair-concerts-ice-cube-gabriel-iglesias-stone-temple-pilots-alabama" data-vars-content-id="8b8573a7-aade-4d69-bcdc-33a1f9c16091" data-vars-headline="A guide to the 2024 Ohio State Fair" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/01/ohio-state-fair-concerts-ice-cube-gabriel-iglesias-stone-temple-pilots-alabama" target="_self">169th annual Ohio State Fair</a> has arrived.Driving the news: The fair opens this morning, with 12 full days of live entertainment, animal wrangling and food-truck munching.

What the Ohio State Fairgrounds may look like

Ohio plans to reimagine the entire 360-acre fairgrounds in Columbus.

The state fair you&#x27;re enjoying now might look a lot different in the not-too-distant future.Driving the news: Gov. Mike DeWine, a major fair supporter, asked for and received $190 million in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recent state budget" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2023/07/06/ohio-budget-2023" data-vars-content-id="301942df-888d-4b47-9f2d-50251668cbe9" data-vars-headline="What the Ohio State Fairgrounds may look like" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2023/07/06/ohio-budget-2023" target="_self">recent state budget</a> toward mapping out a &quot;long-term strategic vision&quot; for the grounds.

What's new on the State Fair menu

16 new foods make their debut this year, including burgers with Cheetos and a lemon cream puff.

Greasy, deep-fried, sweet, savory and spicy — a fair is only as good as its food, and with 146 vendors to choose from, you can taste it all at the Ohio State Fair.The latest: Sixteen <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new items" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/food" data-vars-content-id="fba4db73-a864-4e85-a112-5ef67f793647" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s new on the State Fair menu" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/visit/food" target="_blank">new items</a> debuted this year and we tried four of them.

Ohio State Fair, "American Idol" search for next superstar

Ohioans can submit virtual tryouts to be on the TV talent show.

Music

The upcoming state fair will feature not just Ohio&#x27;s best crafters and 4-H animals, but perhaps the next singing superstar.Driving the news: The fair <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="is partnering with &quot;American Idol&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/entertainment/american-idol-contest?spMailingID=9674998&amp;spUserID=OTU2OTA0MjgyODgS1&amp;spJobID=1780090954&amp;spReportId=MTc4MDA5MDk1NAS2" data-vars-content-id="e85d786b-36db-47b3-85e2-0bef89061d1f" data-vars-headline="Ohio State Fair, &quot;American Idol&quot; search for next superstar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ohiostatefair.com/p/entertainment/american-idol-contest?spMailingID=9674998&amp;spUserID=OTU2OTA0MjgyODgS1&amp;spJobID=1780090954&amp;spReportId=MTc4MDA5MDk1NAS2" target="_blank">is partnering with &quot;American Idol&quot;</a> to find potential contestants for the TV talent show.