Archives for "vodka"

Best Drink of 2011: Yuengling

Best Drink of 2011: Yuengling

7 Walker / December 30, 2011 1:00 pm

It’s only been officially available since October, but the anticipation stretches back to June when the news first broke that Yuengling would be headed to Ohio. And since then it’s gone on to steal the hearts of our readers as they voted… [Read More]

Middle West Spirits Announces Stone Fruit as New Seasonal Vodka Flavor

Middle West Spirits Announces Stone Fruit as New Seasonal Vodka Flavor

5 Walker / November 9, 2011 11:25 am

Local microdistillery Middle West Spirits is announcing their latest seasonal vodka flavor this week. Stone Fruit will be their second specialty flavor, following in the footsteps of their popular Honey Vanilla Bean released last year. “OYO Stone Fruit showcases the regional… [Read More]

Buckeye Vodka Spreads Throughout Ohio

Buckeye Vodka Spreads Throughout Ohio

3 Walker / June 7, 2011 3:00 pm

On April 1st, Dayton-based Buckeye Vodka began distributing their Ohio-made spirit throughout the state, adding another microdistillery to the growing list in the region. Buckeye Vodka aims to provide a high-quality product at an affordable price point when compared to… [Read More]

Champagne & Dessert Bar Opens Downtown Tonight

Champagne & Dessert Bar Opens Downtown Tonight

75 Walker / March 11, 2011 11:30 am

The latest entry into the Columbus nightlife scene is a departure from your traditional offering. Fleur, located at 114 North Third Street, is solely focused on champagne, vodka, cocktails and desserts. “We’re not a club, and we’re not a bar… [Read More]

Central Ohio’s Local Wine, Beer and Spirits Makers

3 Walker / January 28, 2011 8:30 am

Over the past three weeks, The Metropreneur ran a “Trendspotting” series focused on local small scale wine, beer and spirits manufacturers located in Central Ohio. This series provides a look at how the growing “buy local” trend has affected these… [Read More]

Best Drink of 2010 – Oyo Vodka

Best Drink of 2010 – Oyo Vodka

2 Walker / December 30, 2010 11:30 am

This summer, Columbus gained its first microdistillery as Middle West Spirits opened their doors to the community. It didn’t take long for the community to embrace them either, as their signature OYO Vodka brand has largely been named the Best… [Read More]

Jeni’s Teams up with Middle West on New Flavor

8 Melanie McIntyre / November 4, 2010 8:00 am

From TheMetropreneur.com: Four Local Businesses, One New Ice Cream Flavor By Melanie McIntyre Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released a flavor featuring ingredients from three Central Ohio producers− a collaboration that exemplifies how businesses can leverage their products by teaming… [Read More]

Watershed Distillery Launches December 1st

Watershed Distillery Launches December 1st

21 Walker / November 2, 2010 12:30 pm

If you’re the type of drinker who prefers to reach for the locally-made product on the shelf, then we’ve got some great news for you. Watershed Distillery has begun manufacturing local gin and vodka in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood,… [Read More]

Middle West Spirits: Columbus’ First Microdistillery

Middle West Spirits: Columbus’ First Microdistillery

39 Walker / April 2, 2010 10:00 am

The Short North is known for being home to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars, art galleries and boutique shops, and in 2010, the neighborhood will gain another significant notch in it’s belt as it becomes the home of… [Read More]

Columbus Foodcast Episode 38 – DIY Recession Bar

Columbus Foodcast Episode 38 – DIY Recession Bar

0 Walker / April 17, 2009 10:00 am

From The Columbus Foodcast: This is the tail end of our liquor value discussion that took place in Episode 37. This short, unplanned segment that is somewhat lacking on specifics so head over to Infusions of Grandeur for a more… [Read More]

Columbus Foodcast Episode 37 – Recession Bar Part 2

11 Walker / April 10, 2009 2:09 pm

From The Columbus Foodcast: Bear, Rockmaster Mike, and Heather join the Foodcast crew at Details to discuss some hidden bottom shelf gems. Extra Special Guest, Chris Dillman, of Details and The Vino Files, joins us late in the show to… [Read More]

Best Drink of 2008: Pretty Much Everything

Best Drink of 2008: Pretty Much Everything

20 Walker / January 7, 2009 9:00 am

What happens when you mix one part “subjective survey question” with one part “unlimited answers”? Well, you end up no real clear winner in our category of Best Drink of 2008. Although one thing is for sure… people in Columbus… [Read More]