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Started 4 years ago by lifeliberty
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lifeliberty
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It's on 4th Street between Main and Rich. How have I never been here before? When you walk in the place you are instantly reminded of the Blue Danube, only it's better. I got the 2 for $5.50 gyro special that runs everyday. I could only eat 1, I'm totally stuffed. But I want to keep eating the second one because they are that good.

It's a classic place that reminds me of the Dube, Mikes bar, Milanos, and The Top Steakhouse. the menu is Greek food, but they offer regualr fare as well. And then there are the older gentlemen preparing the food in the back window, one who I presume is the owner.

I think the only reason this isn't the reigning hipster joint in town is location and the fact that I think they close at 8.

They serve breakfast too Monday - Friday 8am-11am and all day Saturday.

I'm not sure how long it's been there, but this place just screams oldschool.

Posted 4 years ago #
karenS
UA/Hilliard Area
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I don't know how long it's been there either, but I worked downtown since about 1980 and I seem to recall it being there then. My friend and I actually drove by that place the other day and wondered aloud why we'd never eaten there either, so it's now on the list. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Posted 4 years ago #
futureman
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Isn't this place right next to/near the soon to be opened Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace?

If so, I could see them changing to later hours.

EDIT: This place is located at 240 4th st, Dirty Franks is at 248 4th st.

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Walker
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I've never eaten there, but met the owner about a year ago. He had some plans for building a little bit of a patio out on the sidewalk and working on some later hours then. It is a good spot, and imagine the addition of Dirty Franks will give them some reasons to stay open later. :D

Posted 4 years ago #
lifeliberty
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The phone number for carryout/pickup orders is 461-8404. I have a menu with me, but not a scanner :( so be sure to pick up a to-go menu when you stop by.

Posted 4 years ago #
Core_Models
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DeVoe bar tended there for a while, but I never made it over.

Posted 4 years ago #
lifeliberty
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so today I got the 2 gyor for 5.50 and fried mushrooms. I go in and it's a nice comfortably dark space with a nice mix of lawyers in suits and old men at the bar drinking drafts.

I wish I was still there, what a great way to enjoy the afternoon cool weather. It reminded me of the days when you could smoke in the Blue Danube.

I got the gyros without the sauce because my pants are starting, well ok, they don't fit anymore. But they are better with the sauce, so definitely go for it. The pita bread is so soft, I could use it for a pillow.

if only I got paid to be there...

Posted 3 years ago #
Core_Models
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dude...

gyros without tzatziki are like Capn Crunch without milk...still delicious, but not actually heavenly

;)

Posted 3 years ago #
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got the greek salad and the gyro plate. the salad is excellent. i had them put the sauce on the side because I wanted to make sure that not too much was put on. the Greek dressing is excellent, so are the greek olives.

Posted 3 years ago #
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"the Santini Italian Sub" is AWESOME! from the menu: "Italian sub with fresh deli ham, salami, perreroni, mozzerella and provolone cheese on a sub bun, toasted to perfection then topped with lettuce, onion, tomato and special sauce."

There were also some banana peppers on it. I'm not sure what it was, but the combination of all those ingredients plus the toasting and thus melting of the cheeses made this one heck of a tasty sub.

-"the Santini Italian Sub" from Little Palace, LL approved!

The onion rings were adequate, they perhaps spent too much time in the fryer. Danny's Deli Onion rings wins this one. (although I prefer ordering from LP, I haven't gone to DD for a while even though it is very close to me, sometime the DD staff makes me feel as if I'm bothering them to take my order-not pleasant)

Posted 3 years ago #
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Shut down by columbus health. but its not shown on their site:
http://www.decadeonline.com/insp.phtml?agency=COL&violsortfield=section_number&record_id=PR0001149

Posted 3 years ago #
patient_zero
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johnwashere wrote >>
Shut down by columbus health. but its not shown on their site:
http://www.decadeonline.com/insp.phtml?agency=COL&violsortfield=section_number&record_id=PR0001149

It is listed on their site, if this is what you are trying to show us:

http://publichealth.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Public_Health/Content_Editors/Environmental_Health/Food_Services/Web%20FSEnforcementLog%204-27-09.pdf

But this is old news to The Department of Health and to CU viewers:

http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/little-palace-has-closed-temporary-or-permanent

The DOH found that the temperature of some prepped fish was unacceptable, and some chicken was stored longer than the optimal date. While I don't condone these improper food handling techniques, they can be remedied very easily through a little education (like iced hotel pans for prepped fish and freezing unused chicken).
Our health inspectors have dual roles as inspectors and educators, and likely helped John and his staff meet these standards. FYI: the 2009 Samuel J. Crumbine Consumer Protection Award for Excellence in Food Protection will be presented to Columbus Public Health at the National Environmental Health AssociationÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s annual conference.

I've been eating at Little Palace for years now with no ill effects, including lunch today. I'm less concerned with John's food than I am with your motive of slamming a good man and his restaurant, good intentions or not.
Barring any other potential violations, Little Palace will be removed from the increased monitoring list in about a month, and John will continue to happily serve his customers.

Posted 3 years ago #
Core_Models
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Black Olive has made the hit list.

http://www.nbc4i.com/cmh/news/local/article/dairy_queen_black_olive_face_health_code_violations/19061/

No mention of Little Palace though.

Posted 3 years ago #
lifeliberty
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I need to get some keys made over at Main and 3rd during lunch, I think I'll need to pick up another "Santini" on my way back to work. If this place was just a little bit closer to where I work I'd probably practically use Little Palace as my fridge.

Posted 3 years ago #