Elle or Minions & Monsters; Fight Through It; and Joey's Place

What to read, eat and watch this weekend

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WeekendScene

Watch – In or Out 

In

Legally Blonde fans have a new reason to tune in with Elle, a prequel series exploring the teenage years of the iconic Elle Woods. Set in the 1990s, the coming-of-age drama follows a young Elle as she navigates high school, friendships and the experiences that shape the confident future Harvard Law student audiences know and love. Starring Lexi Minetree in the title role and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon, all eight episodes begin streaming on Amazon Prime today. 

Out

The Minions are back on the big screen in Minions & Monsters, the latest installment in the beloved animation franchise. Set in 1920s Hollywood, the film follows the mischievous yellow crew as they chase movie stardom – accidentally unleashing a horde of monsters along the way – and scramble to save the day. Featuring famous voices such as Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg and Allison Janney, the family-friendly adventure premiers exclusively in theaters today. 

Read

Columbus readers can find inspiration close to home with Fight Through It: The Battles, Breakthroughs, and Beauty of Becoming Resilient Enough to Never Give Up by Roy Hall Jr. The former Ohio State Buckeye and NFL wide receiver shares his journey from overcoming childhood challenges to finding success on and off the field, offering a powerful reminder of resilience, purpose and perseverance. Drawing from his experiences as an athlete, entrepreneur and community leader, Hall's story highlights the importance of pushing forward through life's obstacles and is a meaningful read for anyone looking for motivation from a familiar face. 

Eat 

Blending the energy of campus with the charm of Clintonville, Joey's Place brings a new neighborhood gathering spot to the Short North area – perfect for casual dinners and game-day bites alike. Founded in 2025 by Joey and his son Gene, the restaurant pairs a vibrant atmosphere with elevated comfort food and shareable plates – from the Gene Machine Bacon Burger to Loaded Joey's Fries – along with crafted cocktails and spirits. Guests can also reserve the Bourbon Room for private tastings or special occasions. 

Follow

This week, we're following @eatplaycbus or Megan Rivers – voted Best Local Content Creator in this year's Best of the 'Bus readers' poll – as she explores Columbus one bite and adventure at a time. 

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Ella Jay is an assistant editor at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at ejay@cityscenemediagroup.com.