This sundae was a beloved part of my childhood, and it seems I'm not the only one. I wrote about my experience revisiting Friendly's for the first time in decades for last week's Alive (you can read it here), and was pleasantly surprised by how much feedback I've gotten from other people who loved ordering the Cone Head as a kid. Ã? I was happy to learn that, despite not being quite as delicio...
See moreposted by Shelley Mann | Monday, February 20, 2012 4:57 PM EST
Know what's better than a Bloody Mary brunch? A build-your-own Bloody Mary brunch. I'm embarking on a tour of the city's Bloody Mary bar scene, starting with what is probably the most famous: Due Amici's. At Due Amici, not only do you get a fabulous deal (one brunch entree and one Bloody Mary for $15), but you get a tableside bartender who whips up a custom-made cocktail from her traveling cart...
See moreposted by Shelley Mann | Thursday, February 16, 2012 5:04 PM EST
Did you know the Convention Center-adjacent space that used to be Michael O'Toole's is now an upscale seafood spot called 89 Fish & Grill? The new restaurant has been open for two weeks now, and I checked it out for lunch today. Ã? The space is open and airy, with lots of polished wood and a big, center-of-attention bar. The menu is slightly different at lunch than dinner, but both mostly...
See moreposted by Shelley Mann | Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:52 PM EST
Crave celebrates our city's signature dishes Columbus isn't synonymous with one particular dish the way Cincinnati is with chili, or Chicago is with deep-dish, or Philly is with cheesesteak. But that doesn't mean we're lacking dishes that scream Columbus. They're the plates you can't order anywhere else in the country. The sandwiches you grew up eating. The bites you show off to out-of-town vis...
See moreposted by Shelley Mann | Monday, February 13, 2012 3:22 PM EST
In our quest to make the meat-tastic Thurmanator attractive enough to be a cover model, Crave's Will Shilling photographed the massive sandwich from every possible angle. The winning image is above, but check out some runners-up from our Thurman Cafe photo shoot below: Ã? Ã? Ã? Ã? Ã? I'm honestly shocked by how stunning this ridiculously meaty, cheesy burger turned out. My favorite co...
See moreposted by Shelley Mann | Monday, February 13, 2012 3:16 PM EST
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