2007 held plenty of surprises on local dining scene

This Week News wrote Past year held plenty of surprises on local dining scene

Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007

By GARY SEMAN JR.

From upscale to casual and everything in between, 2007 was a stellar year on the local dining scene. Richard Rosendale, chef and owner of Rosendales in the Short North, had the most widely anticipated opening of the last year.

While I culled most of my “new” Chinese experiences from established restaurants, local veteran Paul Liu came through with a concept of his own. He recast Liu Pon-Xi in the Short North and divided the space, now filled with Paul Liu’s Chinese Restaurant and Bluefish.

Ying’s Teahouse & Yum Yum made a splash in Clintonville. Fresh, local and seasonal ingredients found friends in the Black Creek Bistro, the Uptown Market and Tasi. Gingham Bakery and Yosick’s Artisan Chocolates opened in German Village.

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