Archives for "Best of 2012"

Best Brunch of 2012: Tasi Café

Best Brunch of 2012: Tasi Café

2 Walker / December 29, 2012 8:00 am

There’s no shortage of great restaurants serving weekend brunch in Columbus. Over the past few years, the top spots in this category have been juggled between Tasi, Skillet, Northstar and Sage, but 2012 marks the first year that Tasi Cafe… [Read More]

Best Theatrical Performance of 2012: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson by Available Light Theatre

Best Theatrical Performance of 2012: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson by Available Light Theatre

0 Walker / December 28, 2012 8:00 pm

One of the new categories added to this year’s reader survey was that of theatrical performances. We observed (and reviewed) over two dozen shows from a variety of local theatre troupes, and when we asked our readers to pick their… [Read More]

Best Desserts of 2012: Pistacia Vera

Best Desserts of 2012: Pistacia Vera

0 Walker / December 28, 2012 6:50 pm

Once again, Pistacia Vera has topped our annual readers survey for best desserts in Columbus. This German Village bakery and cafe specializes in classic, gourmet and artisanal desserts including tarts, tortes, macarons and more. Pistacia Vera was regularly featured in… [Read More]

Favorite 200Columbus Moment of 2012: Red, White & Boom

Favorite 200Columbus Moment of 2012: Red, White & Boom

0 Walker / December 28, 2012 3:35 pm

The City of Columbus officially turned 200 years young in 2012, and we celebrated that birthday all year long with a series of new events, amplified existing events, parties, galas and more. We asked our readers to pick their favorite… [Read More]

Best Local Drink of 2012: Brothers Drake Apple Pie Mead

Best Local Drink of 2012: Brothers Drake Apple Pie Mead

5 Walker / December 28, 2012 2:55 pm

2012 was another good year for local alcohol production, with new spirits, beers, wines and meads all being added to the lineup. Only one beverage of choice can stand out as number one, and this year our readers picked Brothers… [Read More]

Best Fine Dining Restaurant of 2012: Lindey’s

Best Fine Dining Restaurant of 2012: Lindey’s

5 Walker / December 28, 2012 2:00 pm

When you’ve got a reason to celebrate, you’ll certainly want to go out to someplace special. And when you go out to someplace special, you’ll want to make sure it’s top notch in terms of quality, service and price. Which… [Read More]

Best Arts/Cultural Organization of 2012: Wild Goose Creative

Best Arts/Cultural Organization of 2012: Wild Goose Creative

0 Walker / December 28, 2012 12:45 pm

For three years running, Wild Goose Creative has taken the top spot in our readers survey as best arts/cultural organization in Columbus. Located at 2491 Summit Street, this venue hosts a wide variety of events ranging from musical performances to… [Read More]

Best Food Cart/Truck of 2012: That Food Truck

Best Food Cart/Truck of 2012: That Food Truck

4 Walker / December 28, 2012 8:00 am

The Food Truck craze showed no signs of slowing in 2012. If anything, food trucks and food carts have become second nature to many Columbus locals, who find them at food pods, parked outside of popular bars, and at any… [Read More]

Best Local Band of 2012: MojoFlo

Best Local Band of 2012: MojoFlo

0 Walker / December 27, 2012 11:45 pm

The category of best band in Columbus is one of the most dynamic, with our readers selecting a different musical act to take the top spot each year. And 2012 belonged to MojoFlo, a neo-funk septet that blends elements of… [Read More]

Best Bar of 2012: The St. James Tavern

Best Bar of 2012: The St. James Tavern

8 Walker / December 27, 2012 8:00 pm

The St. James Tavern has pulled off a hat trick, landing the title of Best Bar in Columbus for three years running in our annual readers’ survey. While the SJT could potentially written off as a neighborhood bar specific to… [Read More]

Best Happy Hour of 2012: Bodega

Best Happy Hour of 2012: Bodega

7 Walker / December 27, 2012 5:25 pm

For four years running, Bodega has topped our readers’ survey category of Best Happy Hour. With over 50 craft beers on tap, over 100 bottled beers, and an inventive menu produced by Chef Marcus Meacham, Bodega’s happy hours offer something… [Read More]

Best Community Ambassador of 2012: Mayor Michael Coleman

Best Community Ambassador of 2012: Mayor Michael Coleman

6 Walker / December 27, 2012 3:55 pm

The category of “Best Civic Leader” was one that we decided to change up a bit this year, as we thought it sounded too political, and we were really hoping to see people honor people a bit more community-oriented from… [Read More]

Best Home Decor Store of 2012: Grandview Mercantile

Best Home Decor Store of 2012: Grandview Mercantile

0 Walker / December 27, 2012 10:30 am

The options for shopping local for home decor items continued to grow at a rapid pace in 2012. This year saw the opening of Tomorrow’s Antiques, Flora Home & Garden, Keen’s Furniture Loft and Aesthetic, just to name a few…. [Read More]

Best Cheap Eats of 2012: Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace

Best Cheap Eats of 2012: Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace

2 Walker / December 27, 2012 8:00 am

Since opening in 2009, Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace has dominated in the category of “Cheap Eats” in our annual readers’ survey. With most of their hot dogs priced in the $3 to $3.50 range and sides around $2 to… [Read More]

Best Neighborhood of 2012: The Short North

Best Neighborhood of 2012: The Short North

0 Walker / December 26, 2012 3:00 pm

It should come as little surprise that locals enjoy The Short North. For five years straight, this vibrant retail strip has topped our list of Best Columbus Neighborhoods, as selected by our readers and voters. 2012 was a big year… [Read More]