Drinks and Drams: Random Precision Brewing

Columbus’ beer scene has been exploding in recent years, making it hard to keep up with the trying the latest breweries.  Trying to be responsible with both my wallet and waist-line, on drinking excursions I tend to be spoiled for choice. For weeks, I drove past Random Precision Brewing on my way to and from …

Small Bites – Little Eater Clintonville, making veggies interesting

Vegetables don’t have to be gross.  They don’t have to be boring, or stodgy, or a bitter pill to be endured in the name of health. Veggies can be indulgent, decadent, and creative. Columbus’s  Little Eater provides ample proof of that; set aside your salt shaker, kids.  You won’t need it here. Founder Cara Mangini …

Becoming a Baker – On Pursuing Passions

  About a month ago, I left my cushy University job, working in administration, to whip up confections in a small bakery. Just typing that sentence I am hearing a screechy caricature of an old-person voice hissing "In this economy???" Here is the thing. My job was good by many estimations, yes - there was …

Vacation part 2: Nashville, TN

This is part 2 of my travelogue from our recent road trip to Greenville, SC and Nashville, TN! Go here to read about the Greenville portion of our travel. I highly recommend Greenville for a few days’ getaway, and you’ll find plenty of tips in the post on food and things to do with your …

Event: Columbus Underground’s Beer + Ice Cream Block Party

Last night marked my second volunteer event for Columbus Underground: their annual Beer + Ice Cream Block Party.  Like my post for the last event, I'm going to say firstly that I have no affiliation with CU beyond enjoying their events and volunteering.  Again, no one reads this blog so I'm sure they could care …

Birthday DoubleDog (BrewDog Short North and Wolf’s Ridge Dining Room.)

For my 25th birthday I was blessed in many respects - wonderful family, friends, food, and in two of my organized celebrations, especially by the God of Beer (is that in Dyonisus’ wheelhouse?) Here’s a bit on my two excuses to imbibe; the first at BrewDog Short North and the second at Wolf’s Ridge’s Dining …

Vacation part 1 : Greenville, SC

I haven’t had a vacation since last April. Okay, so that’s intended as a complaint, but just typing it out I realize how first-world problems that sounds. Oh no, you poor dear.  No vacation?   And, to be fair, the last one was an amazing trip to New Orleans with awesome food and sights, and …

Small Bites: Flowers & Bread

Ever since sampling a perfectly baked wreath of semolina bread from Flowers & Bread which was graciously shared by my friend Katherine, I have been eager to make a trip to their actual location in Clintonville. Flowers & Bread is an interesting concept; aside from the cafe which serves up their delicious creations and fresh …

Event : Columbus Underground’s All Things Brunch

Phew. I am tired. Last night, 4/20, was the 2018 edition of Columbus Underground’s All Things Brunch festival (insert jokes about that particular date lining up with brunch food here,) witch featured breakfast themed samples from local businesses, a cash bar and a DJ, and all set within the the historic two-tiered, chandelier decked Valley Dale Ballroom.

Small Bites double : Acre and Hot Chicken Takeover

This Small Bites is a double-dose ; scroll down to read quick reviews of Columbus based restaurants Acre and Hot Chicken Takeover! Acre As the standard casual sit-down dining chains start to lose steam , consumers seem to be shifting focus to other areas, from cooking at home using meal services like Blue Apron, to …