Dining from a tasting menu (with Chef Josh Dalton)

When Chef Josh Dalton moved Veritas Tavern from Delaware to downtown Columbus, he dropped "tavern" from the name and added a unique spin with the menu: a seven-course price-fixed chef's tasting option. This tasting menu allows customers to have a relaxing dining experience without needing to make …

Dog-friendly restaurants

According to House Bill 263, establishments that allow a person to bring a dog to an outdoor dining area must adopt a policy that requires patrons to control their dog, with a leash or otherwise; prohibit the dog in the inside of the establishment; and comply with sanitation standards in the Ohio u…

The work behind the perfect pastry

People often have a romantic view of owning a bakery. Whether customers think of "It's Complicated," "Moonstruck" or another classic cinematic bakery scene, the real work required to make pastries or run a store isn't as glamorous, according to two local business owners.  This week's episode of "T…

In-depth look at starting a rooftop bar

Rooftop bars are having a moment in central Ohio -- from Seventh Son Brewing Co. adding a retractable rooftop to their second-story space last year to the brand-new Lincoln Social Rooftop opening in downtown Columbus. For this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster discuss…

Restaurants Inside of a Store

Central Ohio doesn't have that many restaurants that are inside of another establishment... right? As the conversation got rolling, our panelists came up with dozens examples of delicious eats that you can find within another store, hotel or even arcade. These restaurants do not need a storefront …

International cuisine

So many cultures are represented in restaurants in central Ohio -- from Ethiopian (Addis Restaurant) to Somali (Hoyo's Kitchen) to French (the new Le Vieux Lyon Bakery Cafe in Reynoldsburg). Our weekly column by Gary Seman Jr., called "Table Talk," often shares the newest cuisine available for Colu…

Great Food Debate: Vegetarian restaurants

We gathered four vegetarians (and one former vegan) to discuss the best vegetarian restaurants found in central Ohio.  This episode's panelists are: - Cindy Gordon, founder of the cooking blog, "Vegetarian Mamma" - Jayme Hitchcock, community manager for Yelp! Columbus  - Olivia Minnier, reporte…

Great Food Debate: Technology in Restaurants

In 2019, technology can be found in nearly every aspect of the restaurant industry. From food-delivery systems such as Grubhub or Uber Eats to the equipment that can keep tabs of power outages and fridge temperatures, many restaurants now need tech gurus to run smoothly.  On this week's episode of…

Best New Restaurants in Columbus

Central Ohio has an ever-evolving list of restaurants for residents to try. But which restaurant has packed a punch in less than two years of opening? Our season 2 debut of "The Great Food Debate" dives into that very question. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate" podcast, where we discuss the bes…

October is National Pizza Month (last slice)

As National Pizza Month comes to a close, we are ending on a high note by talking to three people who create pizza toppings that are out of this world. From a mussel pizza (with mussels still in their shell) to one based on Showtime's "Dexter," we discovered how they come up with these pizzas and …