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Ohio’s Own: Walnut Creek Peanut Butter Spread

Ohio’s Own: Walnut Creek Peanut Butter Spread

1 Miriam Bowers Abbott / May 16, 2013 8:00 am

Walnut Creek Peanut Butter Spread looks totally innocent, like some sort of oddball Ohio edible: mildly amusing and easy to overlook. In fact, it’s closer to crack cocaine, and it comes from an Ohio-grown powerhouse. The Walnut Creek business actually… [Read More]

Photos: Taste of Dine Originals 2013

Photos: Taste of Dine Originals 2013

1 Mollie Lyman / May 10, 2013 3:45 pm

The annual Taste of Dine Originals event took place last night at the Capital University Fieldhouse. Over 50 local restaurants were featured along with local wineries, breweries and distilleries. The Salty Caramels performed for the crowd, and Edible Columbus curated… [Read More]

South of Lane Opening in Upper Arlington

South of Lane Opening in Upper Arlington

3 Ayana Wilson / May 5, 2013 9:30 am

The signage is officially up, the stove installed. By now, Upper Arlington residents are familiar with the logo: a black crest embossed with a white teacup unapologetically topped with a Tudor-style crown bearing the letters S-O-L and the motto, “All… [Read More]

Older Food Trucks Update With New Outlooks for 2013

Older Food Trucks Update With New Outlooks for 2013

0 Ayana Wilson / April 27, 2013 10:30 am

As the food truck culture continues to explode on the Columbus food scene, changes must be made. Evolution is the grandfather of longevity, and to that end, several trucks are getting a makeover this Spring – gussying up, scaling down,… [Read More]

Review: Helen’s Asian Kitchen

Review: Helen’s Asian Kitchen

2 Miriam Bowers Abbott / April 24, 2013 10:00 am

Gosh, who wouldn’t want to visit a Chinese restaurant that sets up shop in the shell of a former strip joint? With a history like that, how could Helen’s Asian Kitchen not be interesting? Online reviews do forewarn of lots… [Read More]

New Food Trucks 2013: The Grub Gallery

New Food Trucks 2013: The Grub Gallery

3 Ayana Wilson / April 22, 2013 11:00 am

It’s finally here. Its murmurings are faint, but if you stand completely still, and are completely quiet, you’ll feel its presence – Spring. Flower buds are pushing through the cracks in the pavements, birds are again chirping loudly at inappropriate… [Read More]

New Food Trucks 2013: Smoke Out BBQ

New Food Trucks 2013: Smoke Out BBQ

0 Ayana Wilson / April 22, 2013 11:00 am

It’s finally here. Its murmurings are faint, but if you stand completely still, and are completely quiet, you’ll feel its presence – Spring. Flower buds are pushing through the cracks in the pavements, birds are again chirping loudly at inappropriate… [Read More]

New Food Trucks 2013: Dr. Mom’s Tasty Bites

New Food Trucks 2013: Dr. Mom’s Tasty Bites

0 Ayana Wilson / April 22, 2013 11:00 am

It’s finally here. Its murmurings are faint, but if you stand completely still, and are completely quiet, you’ll feel its presence – Spring. Flower buds are pushing through the cracks in the pavements, birds are again chirping loudly at inappropriate… [Read More]

Restaurant Roundup: Grand Openings, New Menus & More

Restaurant Roundup: Grand Openings, New Menus & More

1 Ayana Wilson / April 19, 2013 8:00 am

Grand Openings April 18 – Moe’s Southwest Grill Moe’s Southwest Grill opened its doors on March 7th at 1305 West Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington, bringing their signature southwestern fare to Central Ohio. Yesterday, April 18th, Moe’s held their official… [Read More]

Dish DeathMatch For CheeseHeads

Dish DeathMatch For CheeseHeads

1 Miriam Bowers Abbott / April 18, 2013 4:00 pm

People are serious about their cheese. Food scientists have even compiled lexicons of terms that are used to describe cheese, including “moldy , animalic , goaty” and something involving a “whiff of baby vomit.” When it comes to feta cheese… [Read More]

Saraga International Market Now Open on Morse Road

Saraga International Market Now Open on Morse Road

3 Ayana Wilson / April 13, 2013 5:40 pm

Columbus is a melting pot of cultures, backgrounds, and tastes. There is virtually no part of the city left where one wouldn’t encounter pockets of immigrants determined to make it in the United States while still maintaining the traditional practices… [Read More]

Dish DeathMatch: Jeni’s vs Johnson’s

Dish DeathMatch: Jeni’s vs Johnson’s

1 Miriam Bowers Abbott / April 12, 2013 8:00 am

Take two beloved ice cream makers with fervent, borderline psychotic fans, and pit them against each other in a Dish DeathMatch: horrible idea. So let the fight begin. Consider Johnson‘s and Jeni’s, both locally-owned, both locally loved. In the ring… [Read More]

Unique Dish: Chicken and Hotcakes

Unique Dish: Chicken and Hotcakes

4 Miriam Bowers Abbott / April 4, 2013 10:30 am

Chicken & Waffles have had their days in the sun. The Pennsylvania Dutch do it with stewed chicken and gravy. The soul food tradition calls for fried chicken, butter and syrup. It’s time for some new variation. Bring on the… [Read More]

“Mini Jeni’s” Scoop Shop Coming To Columbus Commons

“Mini Jeni’s” Scoop Shop Coming To Columbus Commons

3 Ayana Wilson / April 3, 2013 8:00 am

When we think about the foods that make us happy to be alive and to be on Earth, ice-cream has to be near the top of the list. After all, ice-cream is the great equalizer. Whether you’re a die-hard chocolate… [Read More]

The Best Easter Brunches in Columbus

The Best Easter Brunches in Columbus

1 Ayana Wilson / March 30, 2013 6:00 am

Easter brunch is a much-hallowed tradition to some; it is the feast that rewards those faithful through Lent. Or those who just really like to brunch, and love any occasion to truly make it over-the-top, and spectacular – the way… [Read More]