Archives for "best of 2010"

Best of 2010: The Roundup

0 Walker / January 3, 2011 10:30 am

2010 is officially behind us. Last week we rolled out the results of our annual reader’s survey and presented not only the winner in each of 28 categories, but the full Top 10 list in each category as well. That… [Read More]

Best New Restaurant of 2010 – Knead

Best New Restaurant of 2010 – Knead

7 Walker / December 31, 2010 1:00 pm

As we mentioned earlier this week… Columbus saw a large addition to the local dining scene in 2010; over 35 new restaurants opened throughout the city. Each year, our readers crown one of them as the best new addition, and… [Read More]

Best Dessert of 2010 – Jeni’s Ice Creams

6 Walker / December 31, 2010 12:00 pm

If there’s one thing that Columbus does not suffer a shortage of, it’s dessert options. From artisan ice cream to french pastries to gourmet brownies to handcrafted cupcakes, we’ve got a little bit of something for everyone. For the second… [Read More]

Best Restaurant of 2010 – Alana’s

3 Walker / December 31, 2010 11:00 am

On a website like Columbus Underground where food is one of the most widely discussed daily topics, the category of “Best Restaurant of the Year” really means a lot. And for the third year in a row, Alana’s Food &… [Read More]

Best Cheap Eats of 2010 – Dirty Frank’s

4 Walker / December 31, 2010 10:00 am

When the economy sucks, people hunt for deals. And there’s no better restaurant deals than one that offers affordable prices around the clock. This is the first year we’ve polled our readers about dining deals, and the masses have spoken:… [Read More]

Best Brunch of 2010 – Skillet

1 Walker / December 31, 2010 9:00 am

Skillet may have only opened a little over a year ago, but it quickly soared into the hearts (and bellies) of food lovers all over town. This small shop on Whittier is fairly unassuming from the outside, but inside you’ll… [Read More]

Best Bar of 2010 – St. James Tavern

Best Bar of 2010 – St. James Tavern

7 Walker / December 30, 2010 12:30 pm

The St. James Tavern has been around for awhile, but in 2010 saw a bit of a renaissance with Columbus Underground regulars. SJT Owner Michelle Hill maintains a regular presence here on CU, which might be one of the main… [Read More]

Best Drink of 2010 – Oyo Vodka

Best Drink of 2010 – Oyo Vodka

2 Walker / December 30, 2010 11:30 am

This summer, Columbus gained its first microdistillery as Middle West Spirits opened their doors to the community. It didn’t take long for the community to embrace them either, as their signature OYO Vodka brand has largely been named the Best… [Read More]

Best Festival/Event of 2010 – Comfest

3 Walker / December 30, 2010 10:00 am

For the third year in a row, voters have picked Comfest as the best festival or event in Columbus. Earlier this year, there were some rumors that the festival might be canceled due to a a push for increased police… [Read More]

Best Happy Hour of 2010 – Bodega

Best Happy Hour of 2010 – Bodega

1 Walker / December 30, 2010 8:45 am

For the second year in a row, Bodega is taking home the title of Best Happy Hour in Columbus. With over 50 beers on draft and a happy hour that runs Monday through Friday from 4 to 8pm, it’s become… [Read More]

Best Featured Articles of 2010: The At Home Series

Best Featured Articles of 2010: The At Home Series

4 Walker / December 29, 2010 2:00 pm

For the second year in a row, our monthly “At Home” articles won the hearts of voters as the best series of featured articles on Columbus Underground. Anne Evans, author of this monthly feature, shined her home improvement spotlight on… [Read More]

Best CU Event of 2010 – Holiday/Anniversary Party

5 Walker / December 29, 2010 12:00 pm

Columbus Underground hosted 24 official events in 2010 and a whole slew of unofficial events as well, but as the voters in our survey will tell you… we saved the best for last. This year we combined our 9th Anniversary… [Read More]

Best CU Contributor of 2010 – Bear

14 Walker / December 29, 2010 10:00 am

Columbus Underground has always been a community-driven resource and provides a space for locals to start conversations, post questions, discuss various current news topics and anything else that randomly comes to mind. Of that community, some contributors stand out more… [Read More]

Best Messageboard Topic of 2010 – The 3C Corridor

Best Messageboard Topic of 2010 – The 3C Corridor

2 Walker / December 29, 2010 8:00 am

The 3C Corridor Passenger Rail system has been a topic discussed on Columbus Underground for several years, but the rumble around the train became much louder in 2010 as the project started to make some tangible progress. In January, the… [Read More]

Best Local Landmark of 2010 – LeVeque Tower

0 Walker / December 28, 2010 4:00 pm

Another question new to this year’s “Best of 2010″ list is the landmark question. We felt that it was a significant question to our poll takers after so many conversations this year revolved around the idea of branding (or re-branding)… [Read More]