The Commonwealth Sandwich Bar opened last spring, and I’ve been planning on trying it out ever since, but have failed to do so until now. Reviews have been mostly positive, and after it made the Columbus Underground list of “Best… [Read More]
Just two and a half years ago, the Great Burger Wars of Columbus began. Five Guys Burgers & Fries had just begun opening stores in the Central Ohio market when a local challenger rose up to take them head on…. [Read More]
Romeo’s Pizza opened their newest location in Clintonville just a week ago, which marks the eighth installment of the business in Central Ohio. This Medina-based chain has quickly grown over the past decade from one shop in suburban Cleveland to… [Read More]
Akai Hana is an authentic Japanese restaurant which celebrated 25 years in business in 2011. Their menu includes a mix of Japanese-style and Western-style sushi, noodle bowls, several Korean entrees, yakitori and more. The restaurant decor feels like a throwback… [Read More]
When is a chain restaurant not a chain restaurant? When its got local roots. Or at least that’s what I tell myself when visiting restaurants like The Original Max & Erma’s location in German Village. Originally opened in 1958 by… [Read More]
There was much bemoaning the loss of the Tee Jaye’s Country Place restaurant at the corner of Dublin Road & Grandview Avenue when it closed several years ago. Eventually, the sorrow was replaced with rejoicing when a Tex-Mex restaurant opened… [Read More]
Ah, the classic American Drive-In. All of the nostalgia of the 1950s, with a menu that has no need for updates in the past half century. Dan’s Drive-In meets us halfway there, with a solid diner menu and plenty of… [Read More]
zpizza (with an intentional lowercase z) is a franchise based in Laguna Beach, that serves California-style pizza in locations all around the US, including two in Columbus — one in the Short North, one in Clintonville. Knowing that the Clintonville… [Read More]
Good southern food is hard to come by in Columbus. We’ve got a handful of upscale restaurants that go all out on specific menu items (the Shrimp & Grits at G. Michael’s immediately comes to mind), but when it comes… [Read More]
If Franklinton is considered a hidden gem, then Milo’s Deli & Cafe a gem within a gem. Hidden in plain sight on West Broad Street, this unassuming shop offers little in the way of street presence or curb appeal, but… [Read More]
The University District and The Old North Columbus neighborhoods are teeming with dining options. Unfortunately, aside from a few stellar standouts like Alana’s and Blue Mile, most everything else caters exclusively to the college student demographic. Which isn’t always a… [Read More]
Looks can be deceiving. That was the theme of my recent visit to Michael O’Toole’s Restaurant and Bar. The large sign outside the restaurant claims that they were established in 1898, but in reality they only opened last year. The… [Read More]
Tucked away on a residential street near Grandview Heights you’ll find the DK Diner. After re-reading some older reviews from Breakfast with Nick and CMH Gourmand, I was excited to check it out and see what the buzz was all… [Read More]
This North Market vendor originally opened as Hania’s Olde World Cuisine, later changing the name to Hubert’s Polish Kitchen. Don’t let the switch confuse you though… Hubert Wilamowski has been at the helm since day one and continues to serve… [Read More]
Basil is a part of the “Fourth Avenue Restaurant Row” in the Short North, which includes The Surly Girl Saloon, Barrel 44, and eventually a new Jimmy V’s Grill & Pub. No one has ever referred to those restaurants with… [Read More]
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