Eating in Columbus, Ohio
We're taking a trip to see Tom Waits in Columbus, Ohio in June and it's my first time west of Philadelphia. Any advice on what I should eat?
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THere are some really great little restaurants in COlumbus...check out Restaurant Widow for great suggestions. She really focuses on local ingredients, farm markets, and small restaurants, so you should get a good taste of Ohio in June! If you have time check out the North Market downtown that she talks about.
Cary at 2:16PM on 06/09/08
I second the North Market. You have to stop at Jeni's Ice Cream. There are locations in the North Market, Grandview and the Short North. There's also Betty's and Surly Girl for good food and drinks, which are both in the Short North (just north of downtown where the Ohio Theater).
Enjoy the show!
earlybirdkate at 2:46PM on 06/09/08
Cant go wrong with any of the places listed here:
http://www.dineoriginalscolumbus.com/database/restaurants.php
Also Comfest is going on that weekend in Goodale park, lots of music and many great food vendors:
http://www.comfest.com/
MamaT at 2:48PM on 06/09/08
there is a killer pizza place there called hound dog's that, as far as i can tell, is one of maybe five reasons to go to columbus (sorry, ohians). i have had many lame times in the city, but the pizza always saves the day.
boltchloer at 3:05PM on 06/09/08
totally agree with the north market and anything in the short north
listener at 11:04PM on 06/09/08
North Market is the best!!
jdshd at 11:28PM on 06/09/08
I lived in Columbus for 5 years - Here's the lowdown:
1. Ice Cream - Go to Graeters. There are several locations about town and you won't be dissapointed. (Try anything with "chips" - giant pieces of high quality chocolate)
2. Pizza - Very fond of Flying Pizza on High Street, across from the OSU campus.
3. Chinese - Joy's Village, also on High Street. It's underground - under an apartment building, and it's pure gold.
4. Coffee - Stauf's in Grandview (5 minutes north of the city) is worth several trips. They are open until midnight most nights, and it's a great experience.
5. General - I like Cafe Neopolitana and Broad Street Bagels and Deli downtown (high and broad) for casual lunch places. The Short North has a variety of good small places, and the brewery district is always a hit.
Mostly, though - I recommend Hoggy's! Sounds bizarre, but they have three locations, and it's great bbq and homestyle dining.
If you're a book fan, you should pop into the Book Loft in the German Village.
anastasia7173 at 2:35PM on 06/10/08
Go to Japanese Oriental Restaurant on high street, just north of osu for great korean food and sushi.
I agree with all the comments about north market, that ice cream place is delicious. Graeters is really good too, more of a cincinnati thing but you can't go wrong. If you want wilder flavors go to the place at north market, but it closes early.
ChiefHDB at 8:41PM on 06/10/08
I agree with Anastasia7173, if you like BBQ, Hoggy's is very good eats! I'm also a Graeter's ice cream fan, but heard Jeni's is a must. (I live 2 hours North and haven't been there yet.)
bobcatsteph3 at 9:32PM on 06/10/08
C'mon guys...
Nobody mentions Handke's? or Rosendales? Columbus has a vast array of great Chefs and great restaurants. North Market is great for lunch, everytime I go I do not leave withour a bubble tea! Omega breads has some killer breads, and of course you can't go wrong with Jeni's.
The Whole Foods Market off Dublin & Sawmill is one of the largest in the nation, the cheese stand alone is awe inspiring.
As far as restaurants go, it depends on what you are looking for and how much you are willing to spend. Hankde's is a must stop. You can't go wrong at a restaurant ran by a certified Master Chef who competed at the Bosuce D'Or!
cbjchef at 11:50PM on 06/10/08
German Village.
There also used to be a really good Chinese restaurant in the Lane Avenue Shopping Center, don't know if it's still there. Steamed spicy wontons, oh my...
akk328 at 3:21PM on 06/16/08