…but OMFG do they live up to the hype. The veggie are the best I’ve had in Columbus, and the meat are even better than the veggie, if that’s even possible.

Yes, parking was a bitch, but worth the hassle. Think I’ll be going to this market more often.

Several nice surprises along the way. Haven’t been to Gay street in a while, and by golly don’t it look like a real downtown neighborhood! Street cafes, funky shops –it had the feel of classic metropolitan living.

The market in Pearl Alley was an even better surprise. Vendors, artists, musicians, fresh produce, specialty meats –how have I missed all this? And best of all, real meat samosas. I haven’t had those since I left Kenya a decade ago, and believe me, I’ve missed them. The people at the stand told me that Indians from India only make vegetarian samosas, but that they were from Uganda. Anyway, fantastic, especially with a perfect iced chai.

I saw the CU printout that others mentioned. It was featured prominently on the table in a gold frame. The women working there were incredibly nice too.

I also got some grillin’ cheese, can’t wait to try that out for the first time as well.

The atmosphere in the alley definitely got me even more psyched for Comfest…5 o’clock can’t come soon enough.

I think words fail to describe their deliciousness. My new Friday thing, though I am missing this week.

dirtgirl wrote So I was amused to see that yesterday the samosa booth had a little sign posted with a “Columbus Underground” banner and quotes from this thread raving about their food.

That’s awesome!

I’ll have to stop in and check them out myself! :D

dirtgirl wrote So I was amused to see that yesterday the samosa booth had a little sign posted with a “Columbus Underground” banner and quotes from this thread raving about their food.

Take that TOP – our ilk IS changing the world!! For the samosa goddesses, if for no one else! I am so adicted to their chai I bought some the other day, walked through the market, and then had them refill it when I bought my samosas. Those samosa girls might be responsible for any extra pounds I gain this summer.

dirtgirl wrote So I was amused to see that yesterday the samosa booth had a little sign posted with a “Columbus Underground” banner and quotes from this thread raving about their food.

Excellent!!

So yeah…about those radishes…

osulew wrote

Bear wrote

osulew wrote

Bear wrote

osulew wrote

John Ross wrote I’ll dribble honey on you…

Whooo. Sticky!

Clearly, I shouldn’t have recommended the Mockingbird Meadows honey, with the two of you around. :)

Don’t worry.

I’m not worth the expensive stuff.

The beets and chevre would be though fo’ sho’

You misunderstand!! I have no doubt you’re worth every penny and more. But the proposed activity sounds inherently… imprecise? And the prospect of that superb honey going to waste — that is, not being consumed in its entirety — is a tragic one.

When I smear honey all over myself, I only use the stuff in the bear shaped jar. It’s just a rule.

I’m honored.

(Take THAT, John Ross!)

Bear wrote

osulew wrote

Bear wrote

osulew wrote

John Ross wrote I’ll dribble honey on you…

Whooo.

Sticky!

Clearly, I shouldn’t have recommended the Mockingbird Meadows honey, with the two of you around. :)

Don’t worry.

I’m not worth the expensive stuff.

The beets and chevre would be though fo’ sho’

You misunderstand!! I have no doubt you’re worth every penny and more. But the proposed activity sounds inherently… imprecise? And the prospect of that superb honey going to waste — that is, not being consumed in its entirety — is a tragic one.

When I smear honey all over myself, I only use the stuff in the bear shaped jar. It’s just a rule.

osulew wrote

Bear wrote

osulew wrote

John Ross wrote I’ll dribble honey on you…

Whooo.

Sticky!

Clearly, I shouldn’t have recommended the Mockingbird Meadows honey, with the two of you around. :)

Don’t worry.

I’m not worth the expensive stuff.

The beets and chevre would be though fo’ sho’

You misunderstand!! I have no doubt you’re worth every penny and more. But the proposed activity sounds inherently… imprecise? And the prospect of that superb honey going to waste — that is, not being consumed in its entirety — is a tragic one.

Bear wrote

osulew wrote

John Ross wrote I’ll dribble honey on you…

Whooo.

Sticky!

Clearly, I shouldn’t have recommended the Mockingbird Meadows honey, with the two of you around. :)

Don’t worry.

I’m not worth the expensive stuff.

The beets and chevre would be though fo’ sho’