https://www.ameerarasoulwritings.comRSS Feed for Ameera RasoulenSat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ameerarasoulwritings.com/articles/this-columbus-gourmet-hot-dog-cart-is-serving-california-roll-dogs-frito-pie-specials-and-a-heartfelt-mission/After years in the restaurant industry, Jack Dale, former chef at COBRA on S High St, launched his one man powered gourmet hot dog cart, Cherry Dog, in July of 2025. Almost a year later, Dale is changing the culture around hot dog carts marking a space for creativity, accessibility and a long-term goal for positive hospitality culture.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ameerarasoulwritings.com/articles/this-columbus-gourmet-hot-dog-cart-is-serving-california-roll-dogs-frito-pie-specials-and-a-heartfelt-mission/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/6db49d8b-233b-495f-b7b1-50e9b820a131.jpegTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/6db49d8b-233b-495f-b7b1-50e9b820a131.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/bce9abe8-d03c-4411-92c9-68f7cf84995e.jpegTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/bce9abe8-d03c-4411-92c9-68f7cf84995e.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/b1c38da3-6b20-428b-a10d-488377dd2a73.jpegTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/b1c38da3-6b20-428b-a10d-488377dd2a73.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/1f3f2138-fe49-4ff4-8129-7c957ab49308.jpegTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/1f3f2138-fe49-4ff4-8129-7c957ab49308.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/65987847-5c3d-4322-8273-7a0137535d50.jpegTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/65987847-5c3d-4322-8273-7a0137535d50.jpeghttps://www.ameerarasoulwritings.com/articles/after-more-than-a-decade-as-a-fixture-in-columbus-food-and-craft-beer-scene-wolfs-ridge-brewing-is-embarking-on-a-new-chapter-the-brewery-has-expanded-beyond-the-busy-streets-of-downtown-columbus/After more than a decade as a fixture in Columbus’ food and craft beer scene, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing is embarking on a new chapter. The brewery has expanded beyond the busy streets of downtown Columbus to the historic Worthington Inn, bringing its signature approach to beer, food and hospitality to a new audience of diners in Worthington.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ameerarasoulwritings.com/articles/after-more-than-a-decade-as-a-fixture-in-columbus-food-and-craft-beer-scene-wolfs-ridge-brewing-is-embarking-on-a-new-chapter-the-brewery-has-expanded-beyond-the-busy-streets-of-downtown-columbus/https://www.ameerarasoulwritings.com/articles/hed-history-on-tap-sub-after-seven-years-without-a-restaurant-the-historic-worthington-inn-welcomes-new-eatery-from-wolfs-ridge-brewing-by-ameera-rasoul-after-more-than-a-decade-as-a-fixture-in-c/After more than a decade as a fixture in Columbus’ food and craft beer scene, Wolf’s Ridge Brewing is embarking on a new chapter. The brewery has expanded beyond the busy streets of downtown Columbus to the historic Worthington Inn, bringing its signature approach to beer, food and hospitality to a new audience of diners in Worthington. Founded in 2013, the original downtown location of Wolf’s Ridge has steadily grown over the years, even facilitating a large production center on the west side of Columbus in 2019, along with opening Understory in Old North in 2021. Bob Szuter, co-founder and head of restaurant operations, explained that this latest move is not just about booming expansion but about the brewery finding a right fit in a heartfelt community. “We’ve always looked at opportunities for restaurants and for our beer throughout the state, but expanding restaurant operations has really been intentional,” Bob said. “This one felt like a real natural fit.” Szuter spoke about how the project came to fruition, along with some of the roadblocks encountered throughout the process. The Worthington Inn's nearly 200-year-old building offered the historic character Wolf's Ridge was seeking, while Worthington itself provided something new for the brewery: a strong sense of community. “We’ve tried to align ourselves with authenticity,” Szuter said. “A historic building with a tight-knit community that we can actually be part of checked a lot of boxes for us.” The brewery team took notice of the benefits this business move was, emerging into a settled audience of patrons. Meeting their downtowners where they are, in the suburban neighborhoods. “A lot of people who used to come downtown don’t travel as far to eat and drink anymore,” he added. “From a geographic perspective, it made a lot of sense.” Bob explained how this expansion into the suburbs of Columbus has always been essential to the brand, as he himself is a native to the suburbs being raised in Dublin, right near Worthington. After spending some time in the windy city, Chicago, discovering wolf’s ridge, Bob and his partners knew Columbus was the place for the restaurant to thrive. “I had the opportunity to see some really great stuff in Chicago and wanted to see if we could try to recreate something of that and bring some of that to Columbus.” He stated. Even with some typical hiccups of opening a new location, the brewery team worked hard to achieve their vision. Bob explained how they even pulled their head chef from the downtown location, Chris Ludwig, to work on perfecting the team in the Worthington space. “He’s incredibly curious about food and just a really strong leader,” He said. Chris Ludwig started out as a sous chef for Wolf's Ridge original location back when it first opened, and has since become the leader in the kitchen and artist behind the menu. “He’s incredibly curious about food and just a really strong leader,” Bob added. The menu initially leaned heavily into traditional English fare that blends with the building's heritage, but has since been adjusted to better balance for the directed audience with an elevated dining experience,“It’s going to keep evolving based on guest feedback.” He said. Bob explained that the goal is to create a unique dining experience that feels comfortable for regular visits, but still offers an elevated option for special occasions, something the space has historically been known for. On the beverage side, Wolf’s Ridge is experimenting in ways that set the Worthington location apart. The new and exclusive standout addition is a traditional beer engine, a system commonly used in England to serve cask-conditioned ales. The result is a pour that is slightly warmer, softer, and creamier than standard draft beer. “It’s a completely different drinking experience,” Bob explained. To match the system, the brewery created beers specifically for cask service, including Innkeeper, an English-style ale, and Hearthside, a house brew unique to the Worthington location. “We’re leaning into more traditional English styles here,” he added. For Wolf’s Ridge, the Worthington Inn isn’t just another location, it's a reflection of where the brand has been and where it’s heading. And as the company continues to grow, it’s doing so with the same mindset that started it all: thoughtful expansion, strong community ties, and a commitment to doing things the right way. “Our hope is that this really increases awareness of our brand and gives more people an opportunity to experience what we do,” he said. Bob closed with an emphasis on the company’s current focus staying on the Worthington Inn for a while, creating a new loyal community that can enjoy the brand and even spread it wider across the suburbs of Columbus.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.ameerarasoulwritings.com/articles/hed-history-on-tap-sub-after-seven-years-without-a-restaurant-the-historic-worthington-inn-welcomes-new-eatery-from-wolfs-ridge-brewing-by-ameera-rasoul-after-more-than-a-decade-as-a-fixture-in-c/https://caircleveland.com/cair-ohio-joins-rally-at-ohio-statehouse-in-opposition-to-hb-1-and-sb-88/(CLEVELAND, OH 6/26/25)- COLUMBUS, OH – June 26, 2025 – On Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, CAIR- Ohio joined The Ohio Chinese American Council (OHCAC), American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other multiple advocacy organizations, community members, and land justice advocates at the Ohio Statehouse to rally in opposition to the discriminatory statue of House Bill 1 and Senate Bill 88. These bills, threaten to undermine local control over property lines and land use, have raised widespread concern am...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://caircleveland.com/cair-ohio-joins-rally-at-ohio-statehouse-in-opposition-to-hb-1-and-sb-88/https://caircleveland.com/cair-ohio-co-hosts-cleveland-candidate-forum-to-help-elevate-community-voices-ahead-of-local-elections/On Wednesday, August 27th, 2025, over 25 candidates running for Cleveland City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and Municipal Court Judge seats joined at The Aviator Cleveland for the Cleveland Candidate Forum. Held as a collaborative and nonpartisan event co-hosted by CAIR-Cleveland, the Young Latinos Network (YLN), and the Arab Americans of Cleveland (AAC), this event brought together a diverse attendance. The event kicked off with a moment of silence for the Minnesota school shooting that occurr...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://caircleveland.com/cair-ohio-co-hosts-cleveland-candidate-forum-to-help-elevate-community-voices-ahead-of-local-elections/https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/679d1621-4cc2-4057-89dd-f277e90af9ec.jpgMon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/679d1621-4cc2-4057-89dd-f277e90af9ec.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/6bc26317-4726-46e6-b54b-24aed7e43c9e.jpgMon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/6bc26317-4726-46e6-b54b-24aed7e43c9e.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/f48e2204-21aa-4a13-9e6a-c2c9f365bc54.jpegSat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/f48e2204-21aa-4a13-9e6a-c2c9f365bc54.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/ce54c041-0755-452a-a962-9e11129ba402.jpegSat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/509953/images/ce54c041-0755-452a-a962-9e11129ba402.jpeghttps://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/fashion-production-association-to-host-33rd-annual-fashion-show-saturday-offer-creative-interpretations-of-timeless-stories/Ohio State student fashion designers are gearing up to bring their personal stories to life on the runway this weekend. The Fashion Production Association will host its 33rd annual fashion show, titled “The Anthology: In the End, We All Become Stories,” Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Ohio Union’s Archie Griffin Ballroom. Ellie Michaelis, a third-year in marketing and co-president of FPA, said the association’s annual fashion show is entirely student-run, from the designs and models to the hair and...Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/fashion-production-association-to-host-33rd-annual-fashion-show-saturday-offer-creative-interpretations-of-timeless-stories/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/ohio-states-fashion-and-film-community-breaks-down-fashion-in-season-3-of-the-white-lotus/Set on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand, the third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” delivered a blend of luxury and Thai cultural fashion. The latest season continues the series’ signature formula, bringing together guests and staffers from various socioeconomic backgrounds at a luxurious resort, where underlying tensions, personal conflicts and cultural ignorance unfold against a lavish backdrop. With Season 3 officially wrapping up Sunday, members of Ohio State’s film and fashion...Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/ohio-states-fashion-and-film-community-breaks-down-fashion-in-season-3-of-the-white-lotus/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/ohio-state-literary-community-discusses-relevance-of-the-hunger-games-in-context-of-new-series-installment-sunrise-on-the-reaping/As the United States faces growing political polarization and unrest, the dystopian setting of “The Hunger Games” has taken on new meanings for many readers. “Sunrise on the Reaping,” published March 18, is the latest installment in author Suzanne Collins’ “The Hunger Games” series. With long-time fans and new readers revisiting the dystopian country of Panem — where children must fight to the death on live TV each year — members of Ohio State’s literary community are discussing the books’ them...Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.thelantern.com/2025/04/ohio-state-literary-community-discusses-relevance-of-the-hunger-games-in-context-of-new-series-installment-sunrise-on-the-reaping/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/03/from-social-media-to-the-studio-ohio-states-pilates-trend-redefines-fitness-at-rpac/Pilates has taken the fitness world by storm, emerging as one of the hottest trends on social media. As a result, staff members at Ohio State’s Recreation and Physical Activity Center have seen waves of students packing every Pilates class the RPAC has to offer. In response to this growing demand, Krista Talstein, RPAC group fitness programming and education manager, said the facility has expanded its offerings by hiring more instructors to accommodate larger class sizes. “It is one of our bes...Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thelantern.com/2025/03/from-social-media-to-the-studio-ohio-states-pilates-trend-redefines-fitness-at-rpac/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/02/building-community-and-connection-muslim-students-association-to-host-annual-iftar-dinners-and-taraweeh-prayers-during-ramadan/As the sun sets each evening during Ramadan — the Muslim holy month, marked by daily fasting from dawn to sunset and ending with the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr — many students from various cultural backgrounds gather to celebrate on campus. Ohio State’s Muslim Students’ Association will host its fifth annual iftar dinners and Taraweeh prayer sessions during this year’s Ramadan, which will begin Friday and end March 30, according to a Sunday post on the organization’s Instagram page. These g...Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thelantern.com/2025/02/building-community-and-connection-muslim-students-association-to-host-annual-iftar-dinners-and-taraweeh-prayers-during-ramadan/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/02/buckeye-love-program-aims-to-spread-kindness-on-campus-will-bring-coke-hug-machine-to-ohio-union-thursday/In celebration of Buckeye Love, students can express some affection by hugging a vending machine and receiving a free Coke in return, adding a fun and positive twist to the month’s festivities. The vending machine will be active from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ohio Union Thursday. This event is part of the Buckeye Love Program, an initiative that aims to spread joy and kindness across campus through events and initiatives throughout February, according to Ohio State’s website. Madison Mason,...Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thelantern.com/2025/02/buckeye-love-program-aims-to-spread-kindness-on-campus-will-bring-coke-hug-machine-to-ohio-union-thursday/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/01/ohio-state-community-members-discuss-tiktok-blackout-apps-longevity-in-us/The popular video-sharing app TikTok experienced a brief blackout the night of Jan. 18, which left many U.S. users in the dark and fueled questions about the social media platform’s stability going forward. The shutdown has raised concerns about the app’s overall user security, the American government’s priorities and the future of social media in general, said Jesse Fox, an associate professor in Ohio State’s School of Communication. “Instead of focusing on a TikTok ban, our [energy] as a cou...Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thelantern.com/2025/01/ohio-state-community-members-discuss-tiktok-blackout-apps-longevity-in-us/https://www.thelantern.com/2025/01/ohio-state-fashion-students-and-experts-predict-new-trends-for-2025/As 2025 unfolds, new fashion trends are sure to burst at the seams. For many, 2025 remains a vast unknown; one certainty, however, is that fashion will reflect a distinct blend of sustainability and technology. According to Ohio State fashion students and professors, social media and AI-driven designs are shaping innovative textiles that will redefine the industry’s future. Kristin Paulus, a senior lecturer in fashion and retail studies, said as part of her fashion forecasting course, she and...Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.thelantern.com/2025/01/ohio-state-fashion-students-and-experts-predict-new-trends-for-2025/