Who: Columbus Arts Festival Patron Party Fans

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What: A celebration of one of our favorite parties of the summer!

 

When: June 12 after 5p

 

Where: Your home, patio or safe place to have a cocktail              

 

Attire: Garden Party Casual, or your pajamas, whichever you choose

 

How: Throw your own Patron Party as a household or have a Zoom Patron Party with those that you normally party the night away with. Share your Patron Party in Place pics and/or your favorite memories from Patron Parties past by posting them on your social media channel(s) of choice, and tagging us along with the hashtag #patronpartyinplace.

 

Tag us on:

• Facebook: @columbusartsfestival

• Twitter: @cbusartsfest

• Instagram: @columbusartsfest

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What to drink: As a special treat, our friends at Middle West Spirits and Maker's Mark have shared a few recipes for our official Party Party in Place cocktails:

 

• Middle West Old Fashioned

• Bees Knees

• Ohio Collins

• Moscow Mule

• Maker's Mark Bourbon Slush

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Order snacks or dinner from one of these local black-owned restaurants

 

• Bake Me Happy: Gluten-free baked goods like cookies, scones, pies and nostalgic childhood treats

• Buns & Brews: Gourmet hot dogs with creative toppings

• BurgerIM: Burgers made with beef, lamb, salmon or falafel, plus chicken sandwiches

• B & K Smokehouse: Counter service barbecue like brisket, pulled pork, turkey ribs and wings

• Ena’s Caribbean Kitchen: Caribbean specialties like fried fish, jerk chicken, curry goat and peppered steak

• Flavor 91 Bistro: Locally sourced ingredients in burgers, salads and soups

• Hen Quarter: Upscale Southern fare plus cocktails in Dublin

• Hoyo’s Kitchen: Family-run, fast casual Somali eatery, on the northeast side and in North Market

• La Glory’s Cafe: Soul food spot with fish sandwiches, meatloaf and fried pork chops

• Lifestyle Cafe: Plant-based menu with bowls, sliders, chicken and waffles and weekend brunch

• Links-N-Lemonade: Clintonville retail front and food truck serving gourmet hot dogs

• Nile Vegan: All-vegan Ethiopian food in the University District

• The Pit BBQ Grille: Polish boy sandwiches, pulled pork, ribs and chicken

• Shrimp Lips: Platters of fried fish, shrimp, crab and other delights

• Way Down Yonder: New Orleans favorites like gumbo, po boys and etoufee

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Some menu ideas from Patron Parties past:

 

Below are some menu ideas for your Patron Party based on food served at past patron parties.

• Grill up some veggies, and serve with this red pepper Romesco dip and a sliced, fresh baguette​

• Candied bacon

• Deviled eggs

• Greek cucumber cups

• Cranberry brie tartlets

• Gazpacho or gazpacho shooters

• Dark chocolate brownies

 

Other suggestions:

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• Create a cheese plate with crackers, quince paste and Marcona almonds

• Pair a crudité plate with a selection of Darista Dips (find store locations here)

• Create a fruit plate and make an easy fruit dip with one container of your favorite plain whole milk yogurt, two tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste) and two teaspoons vanilla

  • Pro Tip: Greek or Icelandic yogurt makes a thicker dip

 

Celebrate art and the Arts Festival as we all come together for a different kind of Columbus Arts Festival… a Columbus Arts Festival in Place.

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Download a Zoom virtual background for your Patron Party in Place!