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"As a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous about the entire process. Step by step, Joe made it easy and fun. His expertise in the Columbus real estate market is a tremendous asset. He is highly recommended!" - Nicolette Horan, March 08
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Finally, I can walk to a coffe shop. King Lincoln Bronzeville Welcomes Urban Spirit
February 21st, 2008 categories: Olde Towne East
Twelve years ago when I bought my current home, I envisioned ice cream shops, dry cleaners, restaurant, bars, coffee shops, galleries – everything I could ever hope to walk to — going up and down Long Street, Broad, Parsons, Oak, maybe even Hamilton Park.
Well, as of Tuesday, I’ve got a coffee shop. A big welcome to Urban Spirit coffee shop and gallery and to it’s driving force, Charity Martin-Via. The shop is on the corner of 17th and Long Streets, in the gorgeous building that Peter Loscocco bought and painstakingly and lovingly restored.
We need to spend our local money in this local coffee shop because we need to encourage other budding entrepreneurs to try their hand on the near East Side of Columbus. The coffee comes from Crimson Cup, a local coffee roaster whose point-man, Greg Ubert is not only an expert in the field, but a nice guy as well.
I learned this morning that Charity’s sister is planning on putting a new real estate brokerage office right next door as well. While I don’t like a real estate office around the corner from me, I welcome the addition of a new Long Street Business with a storefront and wish her the best.



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February 21st, 2008
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Walker Evans
February 21st, 2008
Yeah! I love it! Glad to have the business here and will be in there frequently. Looking forward to some later summer hours and outdoor seating too!
Eric
February 22nd, 2008
It’s loads of fun when good new businesses move into the neighborhood! Congrats on the coffee shop!
Scott
February 25th, 2008
Congrats to Charity and to Pete-!Miller/Watson Architects we are humbled to have assisted them in the rebirth of the Alpha building and more importantly the King Lincoln Bronzeville community. All the best!
bunn coffee pot
March 23rd, 2008
bunn coffee pot…
I was impressed that my aunt even knew what it was because this antique coffee pot stands a little more than 6รข high. The straight handle and silver construction is also a bit confusing. I found that my aunt was so pleased with the find that it made a…