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  • Spring Froil 2008 by Dan Rockwell on May 13, 2008

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    What can we say?  It’s a tradition.

    Every year around this time, the folks at Lextant gets together for our slightly embarrassing and entirely delicious annual gathering.  OK, delicious might be pushing it. Maybe crunchy describes it better?

    Seriously, it’s good. This past weekend was Spring Froil 2008, with the requisite batters, dips, and swamp boil ingredients. “Froil” refers to the two turkey fryers we fire up—one with oil (for deep frying shrimp, mozzarella balls, cheesecake, Twinkies...you name it), the other with water (for a stew of seafood, veggies, and seasonings). As always, it became a frying frenzy of goodness.

    Micro-brews, sweet potato fries, kids and Frisbees...much fun was had by all.  Here’s the photographic proof.

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  • The secret is out by Dan Rockwell on May 05, 2008

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    As noted in the Columbus Dispatch, Lextant is busier than ever — and we’re adding staff and office space to meet the demand. In the coming months, we will double our space in the Smith Bros. Hardware Building to 10,500 square feet. It’s a necessary step, as we help more and more companies use design research to develop better products and services.

    We love working in the Smith Bros. Building. Now at 98 percent occupancy, it’s one of the hottest business addresses in downtown Columbus. 

    We’ll post an update when the new space is complete. In the meantime, you’re welcome to stop by and see the work in progress. But please, excuse the dust!

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  • Taste of Independents by Dan Rockwell on May 01, 2008

    Tonight, May 1, Lextant will host Taste of Independents (I love that name), a special event benefiting The Buckeye Ranch. We’re serving as title sponsor, and it all takes place right here in the Smith Bros. Building from 6 to 9 p.m.

    The evening will showcase food and drink from 33 of the area’s best—and locally owned and operated—restaurants. Listen to a trio from Jazz Arts Group, sip a special Mango Maytini, and bid on cool stuff in the silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person, and all proceeds benefit The Buckey Ranch, a local United Way agency that treats serious family issues including abuse, neglect, additions, and behavioral disorders.

    Much of the staff will be present and I hope to see some pictures of the event soon afterwards.

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