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]
The Lantern wrote Local owner caters toward women Libby Zay Issue date: 9/22/08 There is something different about the way Elizabeth Lessner does business. Lessner is co-owner of three Columbus bars, all of which have, in her mind, the same… [Read More]
The Alive wrote Alive People to Watch By Brian Lindamood July 17, 2008 If the young professional scene in Columbus has a mantra, it’s “attract and retain.” Mayor Michael Coleman, the Columbus Chamber and a slew of groups and agencies… [Read More]
Dispatch wrote Unfairly banned for decades as unsafe, potent liquor returns to Ohio stores By Kevin Joy Wednesday, June 18, 2008 After several years of lobbying by distillers and a detailed study of the liquor’s chemical makeup, the U.S. Treasury… [Read More]
Betty’s Fine Food and Spirits has been one of my favorites in town for the past couple of years. Between the kitschy feel of the place, the lambic on tap (yay!), and the abundant comfort food with an edge, Liz… [Read More]
The Dispatch wrote Taverns fuel owner’s love: civic involvement Tuesday, May 13, 2008 BY BILL CHRONISTER The thing about Elizabeth Lessner is, she cares. And when she cares, she acts. Lessner has three successful restaurants: She started with Betty’s Fine… [Read More]
Dirty Frank’s Hot Dogs, a casual hot doggery and neighborhood bar is set to open mid-July in Downtown Columbus, Ohio bringing another fun and affordable lunch option to downtown workers and dwellers. Partners Elizabeth Lessner and Harold LaRue look to… [Read More]
Spring is here and The Tip Top Kitchen roof-top garden is in it’s beginning stages. Owner/Urban Rooftop Farmer Tim Lessner is busily constructing more large planters to hold our summer harvest. We are planning peppers, green beans, tomatoes, basil, cucumbers,… [Read More]
The Alive wrote Best of Columbus 2008: Nightlife Best Whiskey List: Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails Runners-up: Wings Restaurant, High Five Bar & Grille March 27, 2008 Whiskey is the original American beverage. Our history is barrel-aged in the amber… [Read More]
Ohioanna All-Star Market will be a small New York City “bodega style” urban market catering to our currently underserved downtown-dwelling demographic. We chose the name “all-star” as a nod to our own local favorites; we plan to emphasize local produce,… [Read More]
This Week News wrote Area restaurants trying to balance recycling efforts with cost Thursday, January 3, 2008 By Gary Seman Jr. Recycling is one of the biggest issues facing green-conscious restaurateurs. And even the staunchest environmentalists find themselves throwing out… [Read More]
Columbus Alive wrote Appetite for New Restaurants by Brittany Kress October 4th, 2007 As a young bartender new to Columbus in the late ’90s, Elizabeth Lessner wasn’t impressed with the city’s restaurant and bar offerings. So in 2001, she opened… [Read More]
The Other Paper wrote She’s the top By Sara Smith / May 17, 2007 After spending nearly two decades working for other people in restaurants and bars, Lessner’s idealism and tenacity paid off in 2001 when she opened Betty’s Fine… [Read More]
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