Dining| Published on January 5, 2009 1:28 am

Best New Restaurant of 2008: bonoPIZZA

By: Walker


bonopizza(Photo by swampkitty)

While only open for roughly five months last year (July through November) bonoPIZZA made a good enough impression on the regulars of Columbus Underground to land it a number one spot in our poll for Best New Restaurant of 2008.

What started off with a simple inquisitive post about the discovery of their menu quickly grew into one of the longest running discussions on Columbus Underground in 2008, with regulars flocking to the restaurant multiple times a week to partake in the quality food, the sidewalk ambiance, and the entertainment by hosts Bill & Peggy Yerkes.

It came as a surprise to many in November when Bill announced that bono would be closing while relocating to Grandview. The original plan was to be re-open by mid-December, but some delays have left them unopened into the new year. Many regulars have been showing signs of withdrawl, so the grand re-opening should be very well attended when the time arrives.

Second Place: Nida’a Thai on High

Third Place: Sage American Bistro

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Author: Walker Walker is the founder of ColumbusUnderground.com and co-founder of TheMetropreneur.com along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media from a hobby into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.

8 Comments

  • Bear January 5, 2009 2:01 am

    Oh awesome, I happened to check in in time to be the first to say, Congratulations Bill and Peggy!!! And congrats to Nida’s for the silver, too — that’s just awesome.

  • catnfiddle January 5, 2009 9:48 am

    Just think… once they reopen, bono can REWIN for 2009!

  • Walker January 5, 2009 11:01 am

    Yeah, looking forward to the re-opening. Hopefully we’ll hear some updates soon on when exactly that is. ;)

  • Roland January 5, 2009 11:32 am

    Congrats to BONO. Bill and Peggy have earned all the praise they receive. I still look down Russell St and smile for the memories.

    I hope things are moving along with the new place. I’m prepared to beg at their door to open up already!

  • drew January 5, 2009 2:04 pm

    Loved Bonotogo, and eagerly anticipating the Bono to come.

  • senile delinquent January 5, 2009 3:11 pm

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU….Peggy & I want to thank all of you CU folks for making our time on Russell St so much fun. Also, thank you so much for your ongoing support. We are finally back-on-track with a new place and hope it will be fun for all of you. Can’t wait to see you all pretty soon. Bill & Peggy Yerkes…..

  • catnfiddle January 5, 2009 4:13 pm

    Omigod, the Yerkes are officially CUERS!!!

  • Walker January 5, 2009 7:27 pm

    Glad to see the Yerkes posting. ;) Thanks for the update!

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