614 Magazine

(614) Magazine is not a publication that I need to read to stay in touch with Columbus. I find most of the information irrelevant if not boring written more as an advertisement than a critical review. I appreciate the efforts of the editor but (614) falls short of a quality magazine.

614, the magazine isn’t something that I rely on. Rather its something I read to see if there are any new restaurants that I’ve missed. Most of the article are really not articles, but ads. You’ll never find out anything useful, I’m afraid.

Thanks 614! I appreciate the free weekend Columbus bible. I look forward to ads of places I haven’t been and finding hip, local events and specials. Keep the good work coming — you’ve helped me discover a lot of Columbus over the past few months!

There are a core group of publications that I must have by my bedside to find what’s coming up and the latest Columbus news. This is one of them. (614) is published each month and is in a nice, large format that is full color and chock full of useful local information.
The tone of the magazine is similar to ‘Alive’ but with a bit more refined flavor. For example, the April 2010 issue has articles on African restaurants around town next to articles on the best Columbus locations to buy a house and how to go about getting a good deal.
Their events section is beautifully laid out with large descriptions of each event and pictures accompanying each one which makes it nice to see something other than an endless sea of type. The stories and events are Columbus centered so you have a good chance of seeing someone that you know (if not yourself) in its pages.
I usually pick up (614) at Cup O’Joe but they are scattered all about town with a high concentration in the Short North. But pick one up fast as they go quickly!