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DISH: De Novo
Posted: Friday, November 18, 2011 11:45 am
BY MIRIAM BOWERS ABBOTT

The operators at De Novo Bistro have been rocking the urban cool scene for a couple of years now. Prior to this, however, they've been doing it in a suburban setting. Their Vonn Jazz Club has been a staple in Worthington's Crosswoods area since 2009. Before that, they ran anther Vonn operation up on Dublin-Granville Road.

Now De Novo brings all this urban coolness into an actual urban environment-Downtown. As at the related projects, the style in décor leans hard toward fancy. Gilded branches hang from the ceiling; white tablecloths hang on the tables.

READ MORE: http://www.theotherpaper.com/food_and_drink/reviews/article_8c10bfea-1205-11e1-ab74-001cc4c03286.html#.Tsa6wRyhWBk

Posted 6 months ago #
lifeliberty
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Tried calling on Monday morning to order up some eggs benedict about 10am. the call went to voice mail. hours stated 9am-10pm, hope they still do breakfasts, but I don't know if they get much of a breakfast crowd.

Posted 5 months ago #
Porky
C-Bus' East Side
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We went over the weekend and had an amazing lunch!

We shared:

Kobe Beef Sliders with smoked gouda, caramelized shallots, chipotle aioli, $12 some of the best sliders in town, period.

Crab Cakes with saffron whole grain mustard aioli, $10 really unique take on the traditional cakes, including the unique shape of them and some seasoning that I wouldn't identify that really jazzed them up.

Five Spice Shrimp Tempura with warm orzo salad, sweet thai chili drizzle, $9 the shrimp with the orzo salad together worked really well.

All of them were very good and we're looking forward to going back.

Posted 5 months ago #
Pablo
Crestview Addition
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Couple close Far North Side jazz supper club to concentrate on new food-only venture in heart of Downtown
By Denise Trowbridge
For The Columbus Dispatch
Tuesday December 20, 2011 11:03 AM

Yavonne Sarber is co-owner of De-Novo Bistro, 201 S. High St. “We wanted to be Downtown in 2012,” Sarber said. The De-Novo Bistro is a new beginning for owners Yavonne and Wade Sarber. That’s one reason the name seems appropriate. De novo, loosely translated, means “a new beginning” or “a fresh start.”

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2011/12/20/starting-afresh.html

Posted 5 months ago #
Snarf
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Finally checked out this restaurant and was very impressed. The service was average, although they were very busy. The food however was phenomenal! The five spice shrimp tempura with warm orzo salad was the bomb, as was the short rib with sweet potato gnocchi with that hint of maple syrup. The lobster truffle mac and cheese was divine, etc. Excellent experience and will return, A+.

Posted 5 months ago #
Porky
C-Bus' East Side
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Nice!
We totally raided that place over the holiday break for breakfast. Hit 'em up 3 times in a matter of 4 days for breakfast, each time as equally satisfying as the previous.
Chef Rob's Sausage Gravy & Bicuits was one of the best breakfast's I've had. And I thought Skillet's version couldn't be beat. I was wrong.
Egggs Benedict with 2 nice plump crab cakes, on top of 2 english muffins and of course the poached eggs, for only 10 bucks! salmon was also an option. And the griddle hash that accompanies the breakfast are perfectly cooked chunks of potato, onion and spices.
So now my main go to spot for breakfast has some competition.
Plus no long lines!

Posted 5 months ago #
FSonicSmith
Columbus-downtown for work, East for the residence
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I am sorry for sounding contrarian about a place that I have not yet tried, but sheeeeittt, why do we Columbusites put up with the most cliche of dishes after everyone else save the folks in Minnesota, Kansas, and Oklahoma have long grown weary of them? Sliders, crab cakes, and lobster mac-n-cheese are tired as hell. I guess, to answer my own question, the restaurants feature this stuff because we Central Ohio-ans are not exactly adventuresome and our local proprietors don't like taking risks either, or can't afford to. Personally, if I want to step back in time I go to The Top or The Clarmont. But otherwise, I expect something a bit more current than sliders, crab cakes, or lobster mac-n-cheese. Leave that crap for TGIFridays, O'Charleys, Champps, and their ilk.

Posted 5 months ago #
honestlyinsincere
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Had an amazing butter bibb salad with carrot and butternut squash soup. Service was good! Definitely going back, the decor is superb (save for the presumably homeless man asking our waiter if he could use the restroom). Love the LeVeque tower theme throughout.

Posted 5 months ago #
Snarf
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FSonicSmith said:
I am sorry for sounding contrarian about a place that I have not yet tried, but sheeeeittt, why do we Columbusites put up with the most cliche of dishes after everyone else save the folks in Minnesota, Kansas, and Oklahoma have long grown weary of them? Sliders, crab cakes, and lobster mac-n-cheese are tired as hell. I guess, to answer my own question, the restaurants feature this stuff because we Central Ohio-ans are not exactly adventuresome and our local proprietors don't like taking risks either, or can't afford to. Personally, if I want to step back in time I go to The Top or The Clarmont. But otherwise, I expect something a bit more current than sliders, crab cakes, or lobster mac-n-cheese. Leave that crap for TGIFridays, O'Charleys, Champps, and their ilk.

I agree many of those dishes are safe, perhaps so to appeal to a wide variety of palates or those more accustomed to Champs. But you know what? I honestly I don't mind...if that's the price to be paid for the rest of their original menu then check, please!

Posted 5 months ago #
Porky
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But it's not that they offer crab cakes, it's that they take them to another level.
Kobe Beef Sliders with smoked gouda, caramelized shallots, chipotle aioli - don't think you'll find those on the menu at Friday's.

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Snarf
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Porky said:
But it's not that they offer crab cakes, it's that they take them to another level.
Kobe Beef Sliders with smoked gouda, caramelized shallots, chipotle aioli - don't think you'll find those on the menu at Friday's.

truffle pomme frites with smoked ketchup, drool.

also that bibb salad mentioned above was amazing.

Posted 5 months ago #
Porky
C-Bus' East Side
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triple smoked even... I usually don't like house made ketchup's but this on is really good.

Posted 5 months ago #
lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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FSonicSmith said:
I am sorry for sounding contrarian about a place that I have not yet tried, but sheeeeittt, why do we Columbusites put up with the most cliche of dishes after everyone else save the folks in Minnesota, Kansas, and Oklahoma have long grown weary of them? Sliders, crab cakes, and lobster mac-n-cheese are tired as hell. I guess, to answer my own question, the restaurants feature this stuff because we Central Ohio-ans are not exactly adventuresome and our local proprietors don't like taking risks either, or can't afford to. Personally, if I want to step back in time I go to The Top or The Clarmont. But otherwise, I expect something a bit more current than sliders, crab cakes, or lobster mac-n-cheese. Leave that crap for TGIFridays, O'Charleys, Champps, and their ilk.

So put your money behind the concept you want to see.

Posted 5 months ago #
lifeliberty
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got the Grilled chicken Club for lunch. the fries were great, but I wasn't much impressed with the sandwich. Not that it was bad at all, but I guess I expected a little more. for one, it was untoasted, or maybe it was, I couldn't tell. not that the bread was toasty like toast, but it was dry like toast. I did like the ketchup. reminded me of a tomato sauce, or salsa, not the same ole vinegary ketchup you are used to getting.

for the price you'd be better off going with the MoJoe turkey and Bacon sandwich which is grilled like a grilled cheese sandwich and comes with a side(I always get sweet potato fries) or the Turkey club from Zoup(with side of soup).

Maybe it's my preference for toasted sandwiches that chooses these winners, but in the end, winning is winning.

I'll definitely be back though to try the burger and the eggs benedict.

the interior is beautiful. I think they did a great job of re-doing the old Coach's chicken/Kyrie spot. the waitstaff was very nice. one thing is that if you have HDTVs, have them tuned to HD channels. i think one at the bar was and the other wasn't. Whether this is true or not, I noticed a difference in the picture quality between the two. not a major issue, cept I was closer to the worse looking tv picture and noticed it. that's just a little pet peeve of mine.

Posted 4 months ago #
thecandlelab
Columbus, OH
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We have had two dinners there in the past three weeks and they have been two of the best meals we have had in Columbus in a while. Instead of blindly bitching about the menu being cliche, you really ought to go put their food in your mouth so you don't sound so silly. I am all for a range of opinions, but panning a menu before you try the food is arm chair quarterbacking at its worst.

Go try this place as soon as you can - its a great addition to the rapidly-improving food & entertainment mix downtown.

Posted 4 months ago #
Mister Shifter
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Three friends and I had dinner there last night and loved it.

The double bone-in pork chop was amazing. It was sitting on top of this caramel apple bread pudding and had a hazelnut compound butter on top. Loved mixing all of that together on the fork each time. Super yums.

My other friends all enjoyed their meals as well. We passed around little samples of our dishes to each other to try. The lamb belly entree and Bánh mì sandwich were really, really good. I actually preferred the sandwich and and looking forward to stopping back to try it for lunch some day.

Washed everything down with a couple great black IPA's from 21st Amendment. Beer selection on the menu was solid enough.

I actually swapped my Valentines Day reservations from another restaurant to de NOVO so I can go back soon. Two thumbs up.

Posted 3 months ago #
Mister Shifter
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Went back again tonight. I might be hooked.

The filet mignon with porcini boursin risotto was so_damn_good. I continue to be highly impressed with the food. For what it's worth the service has been great each time. I gotta hit the place up for lunch soon to try the Kobe chorizo burger or cuban sandwich, although their banh mi is hard to resist. Great addition to the Columbus food scene.

Posted 3 months ago #
patient_zero
Falafel District
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I stopped in for brunch last Saturday on my way to work. Their Shiitake Mushroom and Goat Cheese Crepes ($6.50) were light in volume, yet rich in flavor, served with a side of tasty griddle brown potatoes.

With eyes bigger than my stomach, but hungry from a light dinner the night before, I also ordered their Single Breakfast Burger with Egg ($9), a house blend sirloin burger sandwiched between two grilled buns and toppings, topped with an over-easy egg (made to order). Also served with griddle brown potatoes, it's a hearty breakfast on it's own, complete with warm dripping egg yolk that mixed well with the browns.

I skipped lunch in the employee cafe that day!

Brunch hours are Saturday and Sunday, from 8am-3pm.

Posted 1 month ago #
lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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Umm...how many whiskey snobs do we have on this board and no one has bothered mentioning how much this place rocks?!?

I was out supervising our corral at Earth Day. Somewhat underdressed anticipating the weather to blow through around 12. So when an opportunity presented itself, I went across to De Novo to warm up. Walked by and saw a pretty decent Scotch selection, so my hopes are up. As I get near the bar, I overhear the conversation between bartender and patron. Pretty obvious these guys know their shit. So I ask about the rye, order a manhattan and sit back in watch. Without prompting or direction he adds bitters...stirs..STIRS...the drink (at this point my night is made). Awesome, awesome drink.

But wait it gets better....he comes back to check and then pours me a sample of what is apparently a house special. An aged manhattan. Yeah.

I'm definitely heading back.

Posted 1 month ago #
mbeaumont
Italian Village
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Very nice! I've eaten there, but haven't drank there or sat at the bar. Might have to remedy that. Thanks for the report!

Posted 1 month ago #