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Stauf’s in Grandview Adds Breakfast and Lunch

5 Walker / June 11, 2009 1:35 pm

From The Dispatch: ‘Original’ maintains quality with in-house offerings By Jon Christensen Stauf’s, the original high-quality coffeehouse in central Columbus, began responding to the challenge several years ago when it and its sister Cup o’ Joe operation added a line… [Read More]

Few Changes to Dispatch Top 20 Restaurants

27 Walker / April 30, 2009 11:20 am

Twice a year, Jon Christensen compiles a list of the Top 20 Restaurants in Central Ohio for The Dispatch. His Spring 2009 list was released today, but it doesn’t look much different than the Fall 2008 list. BoMA gets dropped… [Read More]

Hawa Russia Reviewed in The Dispatch

Hawa Russia Reviewed in The Dispatch

5 Walker / April 2, 2009 2:00 pm

From The Dispatch: Guests can kick up heels at smorgasbord of cultures By Jon Christensen Despite signs that the space was once a Chinese restaurant, the artifacts that adorn Hawa Russia seek to create a Russian ambience. And, on Saturday… [Read More]

Rancho Alegre Brings Mexican Cuisine to Grandview

Rancho Alegre Brings Mexican Cuisine to Grandview

3 Walker / March 19, 2009 9:19 pm

From The Dispatch: Mexican originals blend well with Tex-Mex favorites By Jon Christensen Housed in a former Tee Jaye’s in Grandview Heights, Rancho Alegre offers more than three dozen Mexican entrees in addition to the usual Tex-Mex burritos, enchiladas and… [Read More]

Details Minibar & Lounge in the Short North

Details Minibar & Lounge in the Short North

15 Walker / February 20, 2009 10:42 am

From The Dispatch: Attention to little things pays big dividends in flavor By Jon Christensen Details — the new, casual bar and food operation by Rosendales — stands next to the parent. The narrow, two-story space features a large bar… [Read More]

The Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus Review

The Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus Review

8 Walker / February 12, 2009 6:52 pm

From The Dispatch: Unusual dishes complement brews By Jon Christensen The newly relocated brewing operation for the Elevator Brewery & Draught Haus — two blocks from the restaurant — is up and running. With regular updates of its menu, the… [Read More]

Handke’s Cuisine holds up under new management

Handke’s Cuisine holds up under new management

2 Walker / February 12, 2009 6:03 pm

From The Dispatch: New owner maintains high standards By Jon Christensen A premier Columbus restaurant since its founding in 1991 by chef Hartmut Handke, Handke’s Cuisine has been under new ownership and management for more than six months. While the… [Read More]

New entrees stack up well at Brown Bag Deli

5 Walker / October 24, 2008 12:20 pm

The Dispatch wrote New entrees stack up well with soups, sandwiches Thursday, October 23, 2008 BY JON CHRISTENSEN The forte of the Brown Bag Deli involves sandwiches, which it does as well as anyplace else. Yet the German Village establishment… [Read More]

Dispatch Dining Guide: Top 20 of 2008

176 lisathewaitress / September 29, 2008 8:06 pm

The Dispatch wrote Columbus dining: The Top 20 restaurants Friday, September 26, 2008 BY JON CHRISTENSEN The “Top 10″ restaurants represent the best in Columbus. The second 10 — called “the Next Tier” — also are deserving of mention. Both… [Read More]

Black Olive has rough edges to smooth down

60 Walker / September 25, 2008 12:20 pm

The Dispatch wrote New place has rough edges to smooth down Thursday, September 25, 2008 BY BY JON CHRISTENSEN Black Olive, the latest venture by the owner of Shoku and Tyfoon, boasts a striking decor but, in some ways, still… [Read More]

Sushi veteran Shoku is on a roll with pan-Asian menu

0 Walker / September 19, 2008 12:44 am

The Dispatch wrote Sushi veteran on a roll with pan-Asian menu Thursday, September 18, 2008 BY JON CHRISTENSEN A decade ago, Shoku rode the early wave of serious sushi sources that began springing up. In the face of recent formidable… [Read More]

New, old Italian favorites show care in preparation

1 PaulF / July 24, 2008 1:42 pm

The Dispatch wrote New, old Italian favorites show care in preparation Thursday, July 24, 2008 BY BY JON CHRISTENSEN In the Westerville space formerly known as Fresca Cucina, Cardone’s Restaurant & Bar has kept its predecessor’s emphasis on both updated… [Read More]

Barley’s Smokehouse: Barbecue and Beer Review

0 Walker / June 27, 2008 6:48 am

The Dispatch wrote Barbecue, beer share accolades on microbrewery menu Thursday, June 26, 2008 BY BY JON CHRISTENSEN Barley’s Smokehouse is a microbrewery that provides a variety of house-made food to go with its brews. Not to be confused with… [Read More]

Lindey’s creative kitchen packs a wallop

7 Walker / June 20, 2008 9:01 am

The Dispatch wrote Creative kitchen packs a wallop at the plate Thursday, June 19, 2008 BY JON CHRISTENSEN Lindey’s might well be at a high point of its two decades in operation. Propelled by manager Ed Miller and executive chef… [Read More]

Tony’s Italian Ristorante still magnifico

3 Walker / June 6, 2008 9:26 am

The Dispatch wrote Pasta paradise still magnifico, despite whine-worthy wine prices Thursday, June 5, 2008 BY JON CHRISTENSEN Tony’s is an Italian-American restaurant with tablecloths, a large menu and modern touches that elevate it far above other red-sauce emporiums and… [Read More]