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Bacon bar snacks at Sidebar
I happy-houred last week at SideBar, the Dayton import that just opened on Main Street Downtown. SideBar's sister restaurant is known for its classic handcrafted 1920s cocktails, and the new Columbus incarnation is touting those drinks as well. I was duly impressed by the cocktails (my Dark & Stormy was pretty fantastic -- a layered concoction of ginger beer, lime and Cruzan Blackstrap rum)...See More
posted by Shelley Mann | Wednesday, November 30, 2011 10:19 AM EST
Mason jars at Harvest Pizzeria
The newest craze in glassware has, in fact, been around for generations. More and more restaurants are serving drinks in Mason jars, glass containers whose original use was to preserve food. Harvest Pizzeria uses them for beer and cocktails, like this Moscow Mule made with Oyo Vodka and ginger beer. Drinks at Element Pizza come out in the jars, too. But they're not just for beverages--Mason j...See More
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posted by Shelley Mann | Tuesday, November 29, 2011 4:53 PM EST
Put an egg on it
My new favorite thing is ordering dishes that come with an over-easy egg on top, then cracking the yolk and letting the eggy deliciousness ooze down into whatever's below it. Everything's better with egg or two. Exhibit A: The Hangover at Easy Street Cafe. This is a bowl of home fries topped with chili, shredded cheese and two eggs. This was good, but not quite as good as a similar but superior...See More
posted by Shelley Mann | Monday, November 28, 2011 2:02 PM EST
Treat yourself at Pistacia Vera
We're heading into the holidays, the time of year when it's really important to remember to be kind to yourself as you're running yourself ragged making food for (and buying presents for, and sending cards to) family and friends. And I can't think of many more indulgent meals than brunch at Pistacia Vera. The German Village dessert shop serves brunch every day of the week between 7 a.m. and 2...See More
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posted by Shelley Mann | Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:01 PM EST
Columbus restaurants open on Thanksgiving
A quick roundup of Columbus restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day. This list is not exhuastive (if you know of any additions, email 'em to smann@columbuscrave.com), and we also recommend you call ahead before heading out to eat. Many of these restaurants tend to book up completely well before Thanksgiving. 94th Aero Squadron 5030 Sawyer Rd., East Side 614-237-8887 94thaero.com The...See More
posted by Shelley Mann | Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:21 PM EST
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