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For the second year in a row, our readers turn to Dirty Frank’s when they’re looking for an affordable bite to eat. And that fact is reflected when the waiting line at Dirty Frank’s stretches out the door and onto… [Read More]
The Columbus Food League (previously known as The Betty’s Family of Restaurants) is expanding once again with the announcement of The Grass Skirt, slated to open Spring 2012 at 105 North Grant Street in Downtown Columbus. The Grass Skirt will… [Read More]
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]
In September, we announced that restaurateur Elizabeth Lessner and her husband Harold LaRue would be taking over the Jury Room, located at 22 E. Mound Street, in the heart of Downtown. Fast forward to three months later and a major… [Read More]
The Jury Room, located at 22 E. Mound Street, holds the distinction of being the oldest continually operating bar in Columbus. That tradition will continue as the bar transitions hands from Georgia Byrd to Elizabeth Lessner and Harold Larue today… [Read More]
The City of Columbus will officially be celebrating its 198th birthday next week, and our three nominees for the first annual Arch Award have been selected: Catherine Girves – Director of the University Area Enrichment Association Elizabeth Lessner – Owner… [Read More]
Last month we decided to do a “head count” of restaurants that have opened in 2009, and totaled up over 35 new additions to the Columbus dining landscape. Of those newcomers, Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace was overwhelmingly crowned as… [Read More]
WOSU has a great feature online that features a variety of local business collectives and organizations that allow entrepreneurs to partner together to benefit all of their businesses. Featured entrepreneurs include Elizabeth Lessner LaRue of Betty’s Family of Restaurants, Ryan… [Read More]
After over a year of delays and setbacks, Dirty Frank’s Hot Dog Palace is scheduled to officially open on Wednesday, July 1st at 4pm. Hot dog fans will be treated to a variety of menu choices with toppings ranging from… [Read More]
From The Short North Gazette: Diana Lessner lends talent and energy to neighborhood restaurants, retail and parks by Dennis Fiely The footprint left by Diana Lessner on High Street began with one giant leap at High and Brickel in 2001… [Read More]
From The Columbus Foodcast: The Foodcast Crew sits down with Harold LaRue and Liz Lessner to talk Dirty Franks. Please note that all the music for this episode is home brewed Columbus fare that can be found in the Dirty… [Read More]
From The Dispatch: Rising demand, exotic toppings have wiener vendors on a roll By Kevin Joy A hot-dog revolution is sweeping through town, with six new eateries having set up shop in recent months. With toppings ranging from dried cranberries… [Read More]
Thinking about going to the Experience Columbus Annual Meeting on March 10th? They’re holding a “Faces of Tourism” program this year that will be presented by John Angelo, Elizabeth Lessner, Sherri Geldin, Tim Dant, and Kathleen Ransier. If you’d like… [Read More]
If you’re already a regular twitter user, then chances are you’re following at least a few national celebrities. Maybe Tina Fey or Penn Jillette or even MC Hammer. But are you following any local celebrities? Do you get updates from… [Read More]
LifeEpicurean.com wrote Grabbing The Bull By The Horns: Liz Lessner Takes Charge In Columbus Wednesday, November 12, 2008 BY CHRIS SPINATO Many could say that, while the face of Columbus is changing, it is still a Plain Jane type of… [Read More]
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