Articles By: Morgan Kelley

I'm the former Restaurant & Food Critic of Columbus Underground. I love all types of food, and I'm not afraid to try anything once. I strive to adhere to the Association of Food Journalists guidelines, which means I don't do special foodie events, I pay for all of my meals in full and I will always share with you my honest and unbiased opinion.
2012 Year in Review: 42 Restaurant Reviews

2012 Year in Review: 42 Restaurant Reviews

1 December 29, 2012 7:40 pm

I ate a lot in 2012. Well, perhaps I ate just as many meals as anyone else, but when I look back on my restaurant reviews it seems like a tremendous amount of food when viewed all at once. A… [Read More]

Review: Sage American Bistro Brunch Menu

Review: Sage American Bistro Brunch Menu

2 December 19, 2012 11:00 am

Sage American Bistro has been around for four years now, serving the Old North Columbus neighborhood with fantastic dinners and brunches. Following Chef Bill Glover’s departure from daily duties at Sage to head to the new Gallerie Bar & Bistro… [Read More]

Review: 101 Beer Kitchen

Review: 101 Beer Kitchen

2 December 5, 2012 2:15 pm

The 101 Beer Kitchen is the first restaurant to open in a former Hoggy’s location when five of them suddenly closed back in January. The new concept made quick work of updating the old space in the Kroger Marketplace Center in… [Read More]

Review: Columbus Brewing Company

Review: Columbus Brewing Company

0 December 5, 2012 10:30 am

The Columbus Brewing Company is known best for their India Pale Ale, Summer Teeth and Winter Warmer. But the restaurant side of the company is known best for its upscale bar menu that features burgers, burritos, pizzas and entrees designed… [Read More]

Review: Downtown MoJoe Lounge

Review: Downtown MoJoe Lounge

0 November 21, 2012 7:00 am

Coffee? Check. Happy Hour? Check. Weekend Brunch? Check. The five MoJoe Lounge locations (Short North, German Village, Easton, Downtown and the Airport) are Columbus institutions that mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Conceptually, there’s… [Read More]

Review: Lunch at Deepwood

Review: Lunch at Deepwood

1 November 14, 2012 10:00 am

Similar to Black Creek Bistro (which I reviewed last week), Deepwood is another gem in the local dining scene that allows for both date night extravagance and affordable lunchtime options. The standard soup, salad, sandwich selections at Deepwood are punctuated with… [Read More]

Review: Lunch at Black Creek Bistro

Review: Lunch at Black Creek Bistro

6 November 7, 2012 11:30 am

Black Creek Bistro is often regarded as one of the top dining experiences in Columbus, which makes this restaurant an excellent choice for a date night or special occasion. But what you may not know is that Black Creek also… [Read More]

Review: Sí Señor

Review: Sí Señor

14 October 31, 2012 10:45 am

If you walked into a cafe named “Yes, Sir!” you might not know what to expect from their menu. Similarly, the Downtown lunch shop “Sí Señor” offers the same type obscurity when it comes to what you might find inside…. [Read More]

Review: Grass Skirt Tiki Room

Review: Grass Skirt Tiki Room

16 October 24, 2012 1:15 pm

There’s been much ado about the Grass Skirt Tiki Room this year, and for many good reasons. It’s a tiki bar with fun fruity cocktails, and everyone misses The Kahiki; It’s a Columbus Food League Restaurant from Elizabeth Lessner, and… [Read More]

Review: Papaya Street Grill

Review: Papaya Street Grill

2 October 17, 2012 2:45 pm

Located on a busy stretch of Route 161 near Dublin, Papaya Street Grill falls squarely into the celebrated category of “ethnic restaurant hidden in a suburban strip mall”. The concept is something of a hybrid between fast-casual and casual sit-down,… [Read More]

Review: Park Creek Kitchen

Review: Park Creek Kitchen

7 October 10, 2012 12:00 pm

Upper Arlington is an interesting city from a food perspective. The community is large and the population there is affluent, but few restaurants exist within city limits. Whether you want a quick bite to eat, or somewhere to sit down… [Read More]

Review: Yogi Perogi

Review: Yogi Perogi

3 October 3, 2012 10:30 am

Perogi (also spelled pierogi or pirogi) are doughy dumplings of eastern European origin. If you’re from Northeastern Ohio, you likely have a stronger familiarity with them than other areas of the state. The beloved dish has become a bit easier… [Read More]

Review: Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza

Review: Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza

7 September 27, 2012 1:50 pm

Natalie’s Coal Fired pizza opened last month in Worthington, just a block north of Villa Nova. The idea of using coal to cook pizza intrigued me, so I added it to my list of new restaurants to experience. Natalie’s is… [Read More]

Review: The Inn Between

Review: The Inn Between

3 September 19, 2012 2:30 pm

The Inn Between is a old-school Downtown lunch spot that was recently rebooted under new ownership. I never dined here until last week, so I don’t have a complete frame of reference, but to most people it will appear as… [Read More]

Review: Milestone 229 Brunch Menu

Review: Milestone 229 Brunch Menu

1 September 12, 2012 11:00 am

Milestone 229 opened in July 2011 as one of the crown jewels of the renovated Scioto Mile park in Downtown Columbus. Immediately, visitors knew that the restaurant space was gorgeous and that the fountain-facing patio was one that would be… [Read More]