Archives for Dining

Treat to Try: Glad Annie’s Old World Baklava

Treat to Try: Glad Annie’s Old World Baklava

0 Anne / April 21, 2012 3:30 pm

If you are looking for a treat that doesn’t contain sugary sweet icing, but is still a sweet bite, give Glad Annie’s Old World Baklava a try. I stopped in Weiland’s Gourmet Market the other day and found a package… [Read More]

Mikey’s Quick Slice Brings Popular Pizza to Daytime Hours

Mikey’s Quick Slice Brings Popular Pizza to Daytime Hours

8 Walker / April 20, 2012 5:15 pm

The original Late Night Slice pizza shack is a popular Short North destination for hungry bar patrons, but limits their hours of operation only for the night owls. Thankfully, that changes today. Mikey’s Quick Slice is the name of the… [Read More]

Review: The Angry Baker

Review: The Angry Baker

4 Morgan Kelley / April 18, 2012 11:30 am

The Angry Baker opened just a little over a year ago at 891 Oak Street in Olde Towne East, a corner that they share with Yellow Brick Pizza and will soon be joined by The Tavern. You might already know… [Read More]

Ajumama Brings Korean Street Food to Columbus

Ajumama Brings Korean Street Food to Columbus

6 Walker / April 16, 2012 11:17 am

You might recognize Laura Lee as a familiar face in the local culinary community. She spent several years in the kitchens of local restaurants before leaving Columbus on a culinary journey. But now she’s back and opening a new food… [Read More]

Whit’s Frozen Custard Opening in The Short North

Whit’s Frozen Custard Opening in The Short North

4 Walker / April 15, 2012 12:10 pm

Warm summer-ish weather is already upon us, and The Short North will gain another place to cool down this June when Whit’s Frozen Custard opens at 841 North High Street in the Dakota Building. Launched in Granville, this Central Ohio… [Read More]

Treat to try: Mozart Bakery’s Mozart Torte

Treat to try: Mozart Bakery’s Mozart Torte

0 Anne / April 14, 2012 1:45 pm

Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts. Growing up, it was the special treat I always ordered at our summer-time only Dairy Queen. Mozart’s Bakery and Piano Café makes a Mozart Torte that is a lovely sophisticated version of… [Read More]

The Actual Brewing Company Launching Production, Plans Downtown Brewpub

The Actual Brewing Company Launching Production, Plans Downtown Brewpub

9 Walker / April 13, 2012 6:00 am

One evening last week, I found myself driving to a secluded warehouse out near the airport. After finding the right building, I located the properly marked door and let myself inside to find a dimly lit abandoned-looking office space. I… [Read More]

The Tavern Coming Soon to Olde Towne East

The Tavern Coming Soon to Olde Towne East

13 Walker / April 12, 2012 1:30 pm

The corner of Oak & 18th Streets has quickly become an Olde Towne East hotspot in the past three years. First came Yellow Brick Pizza, which was followed by The Angry Baker. On May 1st, The Tavern will be joining… [Read More]

Review: Arepazo Tapas & Wine

Review: Arepazo Tapas & Wine

0 Morgan Kelley / April 11, 2012 8:00 am

El Arepazo Latin Grill opened in a Downtown alleyway seven years ago and has become a local favorite both for its authentic South American cuisine and for its off-the-beaten path location. After years of expansion rumors, husband and wife duo… [Read More]

Treat to try: Bakery Gingham’s S’more

Treat to try: Bakery Gingham’s S’more

0 Anne / April 8, 2012 10:00 pm

I do love the cupcakes at Bakery Gingham. Moist cakes crowned with a mound of sugary icing. So when I saw they would be open for Easter today, I stopped in to get four for my fam and we ate… [Read More]

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – April 2012

5 Stops for Gallery Hop – April 2012

1 Walker / April 7, 2012 12:55 pm

Gallery Hop is here again, and there’s a lot of new things happening in the neighborhood. New stores have opened up recently, there’s new art exhibits to enjoy, and plenty of music, shows and other entertainment to take in while… [Read More]

Cameron Mitchell Opening The Pearl Gastropub in The Short North

Cameron Mitchell Opening The Pearl Gastropub in The Short North

8 Walker / April 6, 2012 8:50 am

There’s been much speculation over the past year as to what type of restaurant would eventually fill the former Burgundy Room space in The Short North. A teaser display appeared in the windows months ago that advertised a new Cameron… [Read More]

Review: Inferno Burger

Review: Inferno Burger

3 Morgan Kelley / April 4, 2012 10:30 am

About two months ago, Inferno Burger opened in Pickerington in a former Graffiti Burger location (their first one to close). This mini-chain is the creation of the founders of Medina-based Romeo’s Pizza, and is the second location to open (the… [Read More]

April Fools: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Announces New Savory Flavors

April Fools: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Announces New Savory Flavors

5 Walker / April 1, 2012 7:00 am

Jeni’s Ice Creams were selected by readers of Columbus Underground as the Best Locally Made Product of 2011, and they’re on the fast track for a repeat in 2012. Popular for their creative flavors and local ingredients, Jeni’s will be… [Read More]

Treat to try: Belle’s Bread’s Cream Puff

Treat to try: Belle’s Bread’s Cream Puff

1 Anne / March 31, 2012 10:00 pm

Dreaming of a perfect cream puff? Try one at Belle’s Bread, a Japanese bakery and café. The Cream Puff consists of a soft bread exterior, with a generous cavern of creamy vanilla custard with fresh whipped cream in the very… [Read More]