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 any decisions, as well as lets the chefs at Veritas, 11 W. Gay St., to create interesting dishes with higher-end products, Dalton said. But if a tasting menu isn't your thing, Dalton also keeps busy with his other restaurants, Speck Italian Eatery and 1808 American Bistro, both in Delaware. Dalton joined "The Great Food Debate" podcast host Abby Armbruster for an in-depth look at juggling his daily life between the three restaurants. ==== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

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Dining from a tasting menu (with Chef Josh Dalton)

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 uniform food-safety code. So where can you take your furry friends around central Ohio? Our guests, Experience Columbus senior visitor services manager Alexis Perrone and ThisWeek photojournalist Lorrie Cecil, share their favorite spots. ==== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Dog-friendly restaurants

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 "The Great Food Debate" dives into the work behind making pastries delicious, which treats didn't make their way to the menu and the story behind their unique restaurant names.  This week's panelists are:  - Michelle Allen, owner of MMELO Boutique Confections - Jeff Excell, owner of Fox in the Snow  Other restaurants mentioned in this episode are: - Laughlin's Bakery, (15 E. 2nd Ave., Columbus) - Dan the Baker (1028 Ridge St., Columbus) - Dough Mama (3335 N. High St., Columbus) ==== This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

The work behind the perfect pastry

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 discussed the work that goes into opening a rooftop restaurant and bar in a one-on-one interview with Orcun Turkay, the general manager of AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, which has VASO on its top floor. Turkay has been with the hotel since it was under development, and has seen its share of awards, including "most beautifully designed bar" in Ohio by Architectural Digest.  Listen to this week's episode to find out what it takes to create a new menu, something that Turkay and his team do at least twice a year, and if they'll bring back the snow globe-esque domes for its patio this winter. Other spots mentioned in this episode: - Lincoln Social Rooftop, 711 N. High St., Columbus - Juniper, 580 N. Fourth St., Columbus ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews.

In-depth look at starting a rooftop bar

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 of their own to have a big impact with our taste buds. Listen to this week's episode to find out why our panelists are urging you to #SayYesYestoNoNo. This episode's panelists are: - Dilara Casey, founder of @FerociousAppetite on Instagram - Scott Hummel, assistant manager of ThisWeek Community News, digital - Nikki Seeley, founder of the SweetlyCBUS blog Our panelists' picks for the best restaurants inside of another establishment are: - Dilara: Costco (three locations in Columbus) - Scott: Cabela's (1650 Gemini Place, Columbus, plus locations nationwide) - Nikki: Saraga International Grocery (1265 Morse Rd, Columbus, plus two more on the way) ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Restaurants Inside of a Store

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 Columbus diners. For this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster speaks with three central Ohio residents who spend their time enlightening people to different cuisines, including Asian and Indian food. This episode's panelists include: - Bethia Woolf, co-founder of Columbus Food Adventures - Mita Shah, co-owner of Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream - Kevin Wang, sushi chef and owner of Akatsuki Sushi  What international cuisine would you like to see in central Ohio? ==== New episodes of “The Great Food Debate” are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

International cuisine

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, reporter for ThisWeek Community News - Taylor Shook, founder of the Instagram account, @CookedShook, and radio host of "Shook the Cook" for WDUB Where can you find the best vegetarian restaurant in central Ohio? Cindy's pick: Northstar Cafe Jayme's pick: Comune Olivia's pick: Angry Baker Taylor's pick: Condado Tacos ===== New episodes of "The Great Food Debate" are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Great Food Debate: Vegetarian 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 "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster talked to three people who know about the technology needed to improve the dining experience. This episode's panelists are: - Stephan Harman, co-founder of Fusian - Chris Shirer, founder of JoinMyTable - Orlando Sprockel, director of information technology for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Great Food Debate: Technology in Restaurants

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 best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are:  - Erin Edwards, dining editor at Columbus Monthly magazine - Megumi Robinson, director of public relations at Experience Columbus - Nikki Seeley, founder of the SweetlyCBUS blog - Bethia Woolf, co-owner of Columbus Food Adventures The following restaurants were in this week's episode:  - Comune, 677 Parsons Ave., Columbus - Ambrose & Eve, 716 S. High St., Columbus - Antiques on High, 714 S. High St., Columbus - Philco, 747 N. High St., Columbus - Lupo, 2124 Arlington Ave., Columbus - Bulgogi Korean Restaurant, 1265 Morse Road, Columbus - Barroluco, 47 N. Pearl St., Columbus - Alpine Restaurant & Bar, 525 S. Fourth St., Columbus - El Lugar, 525 S. Fourth St, Columbus - Swensons Drive-In, with locations in Dublin and Columbus and more on the way - Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, 89 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus - The Lox Bagel Shop, 772 N. High St., Suite 106, Columbus - Dos Sabores Taqueria and Mexican Grill, 6042 Huntley Road, Columbus - Harvey & Ed's, 698 N. High St., Columbus - Alqueria, 247 King Ave., Columbus - Momo Ghar, with two Columbus locations - Fox in the Snow, with locations in New Albany, German Village and Columbus  - Brassica, with locations in Bexley, Short North and Upper Arlington - Bake Me Happy, 106 E. Moler St., Columbus - Old Spot, 1099 W. First Ave., Grandview, opening soon - Everest Cuisine, 652 High St., Worthington - Kollektiv, 741 S. Third St., Columbus - Pierogi Mountain, with two Columbus locations - Wunderbar, 739 S. Third St., Columbus - Woodhouse Vegan Pop-Up, currently at 1038 N. High St., Columbus - Portia's Cafe, opening a second restaurant venture at 3269 N. High St., Columbus - Little Eater, with two Columbus locations - Satori Ramen Bar, coming soon to North Market, 59 Spruce St., Columbus - Preston's: A Burger Joint, with two Columbus locations plus a food truck - Juniper, 580 N. Fourth St., Columbus - Bridge Park, 6634 Riverside Drive, Dublin - Law Bird, coming soon to the Brewery District  - Budd Dairy Food Hall, coming this fall to 1086 N. Fourth St., Columbus - Center Street Market, coming this September to 5354 Center St., Hilliard - Hoyo's Kitchen, 5788 Columbus Square, Columbus - Newfangled Kitchen, 2258 E. Main St., Bexley - A Common Table, 3496 N. High St., Columbus - Brekkie Shack, 1060 Yard St., Columbus - The Drunken Donut, a home bakery - Spicy Hop, 878 Bethel Road, Columbus ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Best New Restaurants in Columbus

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 how they market the oddball concoctions. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we talk about the best food, drinks and more in central Ohio. Three weeks ago, we made a laundry list of the 'best ofs," from favorite deep dish to best high-end pizza found in central Ohio. Two weeks ago, we interviewed pizza shop owners from Bexley Pizza Plus, Borgata Pizza Cafe and Mama Mimi's Take N' Bake Shop about how to make great pizza and where they go to find a good slice in central Ohio. Last week, we toured the Donatos test kitchen and made three pizzas, including their most popular pepperoni pizza and the Founder's Favorite (the top choice of managing editor Lee Cochran). This episode's panelists are: • Jason Biundo, part owner of Mikey's Late Night Slice (locations in the Arena District, Clintonville, Short North and downtown Columbus) • Heidi Oliver, director of promotions at Mikey's Late Night Slice • Peter Danis, owner of Figlio Wood Fired Pizza (locations in Grandview, Upper Arlington and Dayton) Where do they go to find the best pizza in central Ohio? • Jason's pick: Flying Pizza (Former location: 1812 N. High St., Columbus) and Buckeye Slice (Former location: 5216 Bethel Road, Columbus). • Heidi's pick: Pizza Hut (Editor's note: Heidi mentioned that her pick was somewhat persuaded by her pregnancy. Congratulations!) • Peter's pick: Harvest Pizzeria (Locations in Bexley, Clintonville, Dublin, German Village and Grandview Heights) Other pizza places mentioned in this episode: • Sizzle Pie (locations in Eugene and Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington) • &Pizza (pronounced "And pizza") (locations in seven states; the closest to central Ohio would be Washington, D.C.) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

October is National Pizza Month (last slice)

Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. For the whole month of October, we are celebrating "National Pizza Month" by focusing on a different topic relating to pizza each week. Last week, we made a laundry list of the 'best-ofs," from favorite deep dish to best high-end pizza found in central Ohio. This week, we interviewed three pizza experts who own local shops in central Ohio, some of whom have national and international awards under their belt for their pizza. We asked them what they try when they're trying a new pizza joint, what kind of ovens they use to bake their pizza and whether they get sick of eating it (spoiler alert: they don't!). "Even bad pizza is better than no pizza," said Ed Bisconti, owner of Borgata Pizza Cafe and one of the expert guests on this week's episode. This episode's panelists are: • Jeff Aufdencamp, owner of Mama Mimi's Take N' Bake Pizza • Ed Bisconti, owner of Borgata Pizza Cafe • Brad Rocco, co-owner of Bexley Pizza Plus Where can the best pizza be found in central Ohio? • Jeff's pick: Tommy's Pizza (locations in Columbus and Dublin), Sparano's Pizza (3590 Trabue Road, Columbus), Carsonies Stromboli and Pizza Kitchen (locations in Westerville and Upper Arlington) • Ed's pick: DiCarlo's Pizza (4142 Main St., Hilliard) • Brad's pick: Coaches Gahanna ( 230 Granville St., Gahanna) and Little Sicily's Pizza (2965 Brice Road, Brice) Other restaurants mentioned in this episode: • Woody's Pizza Buffet (1305 Washington Ave., Golden, CO) • Pizza Rock (201 N. Third St., Las Vegas) • John's Pizzeria on Bleecker Street (278 Bleecker St., New York) • Anthony's Coal Fired (locations in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island) • Soodles Bake Shop (14 Dillmont Drive, Columbus) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

October is National Pizza Month (slice 2)

How can you crown just one pizza place "the best" when you have so many categories to judge them on? We asked three pizza lovers to name their favorite local pizzerias in many sects: from the place that makes the best deep dish to the best high-end slice. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. And welcome to pizza month! America has known October to be "National Pizza Month" for more than 30 years, and with so many local pizza shops in central Ohio, we wanted to spend an entire month chatting about what makes them so great. Later in the month, we'll talk to some chefs and restaurateurs about why central Ohio has so many pizzerias -- and why they all succeed. This episode's panelists are: • Dilara Casey, founder of the Instagram account @FerociousAppetite • Jim Ellison, co-founder of Columbus Brew Adventures and founder of the Columbus food blog, "CMH Gourmand." • Vince Tornero, host and creator of "In The Record Store," a podcast about the local music scene in central Ohio (ThisWeek also features articles about recent guests on his podcast.) Categories discussed: • Best traditional pizza (including the square/party cut that Columbus is known for) • Best thin crust • Best deep dish • Best pizza-by-the-slice • Best coal-fired pizza • Best gourmet or high-end pizza Restaurants mentioned in this episode: • Iacono's (locations in Columbus, Hilliard and Powell) • Grandma's Pizza (locations in Columbus, Gahanna and Reynoldsburg) • Tommy's Pizza (locations in Columbus, Dublin and Upper Arlington) • Rubino's Pizza (2643 E. Main St., Columbus) • Flying Pizza (Closed; Formerly at 1812 N. High St., Columbus) • Meister's Bar (1168 Chambers Road, Columbus) • Yellow Brick Pizza (two locations in Columbus) • Tristano's Pizzeria (Closed; Formerly at 3306 Columbus St., Grove City) • Leone's Pizza (5413 Sinclair Road, Columbus) • Massey's Pizza (locations in Columbus, Gahanna, Pataskala, Powell, Reynoldsburg, Westerville and Whitehall) • Adriatico's New York Style Pizza (1618 Neil Ave., Columbus) • Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza (5601 N. High St., Worthington) • Figlio (locations in Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington) • Wine Bistro (locations in Upper Arlington, Westerville and Worthington) • Northstar Cafe (locations in Columbus, Westerville and at Easton Town Center) • Paulie Gee's (1195 N. High St., Short North) • Bono Pizza (Closed; Formerly at 1412 Presidential Drive, Columbus. RIP) • GoreMade Wood Fired Pizza (936 N. Fourth St., Columbus) • Mikey's Late Night Slice (four locations in Columbus) • Lucky's Market (2770 N. High St., Columbus) • Whole Foods Market (locations in Columbus, Upper Arlington and at Easton Town Center) • Harvest Pizzeria (locations in Bexley, Clintonville, Dublin, German Village and Grandview Heights) • Villa Nova Ristorante (5545 N. High St., Columbus) • Sarefino's Pizzeria and Italian Deli (Inside North Market, 59 W. Spruce St., Columbus) • Bexley Pizza Plus (2651 E. Main St., Columbus) • Giuseppe's Ritrovo (2268 E. Main St., Columbus) • Josie's Pizza (two locations in Columbus) • Hounddog's Pizza (2657 N. High St., Columbus) • Little Sicily's Pizza (2965 Brice Road, Brice) • Vick's Gourmet Pizzeria (7345 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg) • The Rossi Bar & Kitchen (895 N. High St., Columbus) • Enrico's Pizza & Restaurant (5788 Frantz Road, Dublin) • Eagles Pizza (2 N. High St., New Albany) • Dewey's Pizza (locations in Dublin, Columbus and Worthington) • Bella Pizza (958 Demorest Road, Columbus) • East Coast Pizzeria (5060 N. High St., Columbus) • Borgata Pizza Cafe (locations in Columbus and Worthington) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

October is National Pizza Month (slice 1)

In July, we dared to try the "Hot Fusian Takeover" sushi roll that combined the taste of Hot Chicken Takeover with Fusian. In this week's podcast episode, we talked to the co-founder of Fusian about why he wanted to have the convenience of a fast-food restaurant combined with delicious sushi, and what initially drew him to Columbus' food culture. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Stephan Harman, co-founder of Fusian, a sushi restaurant with locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo (fusian.com) • Nikki Seeley, founder of the restaurant blog "Sweetly Cbus" • Bethia Woolf, co-founder of Columbus Food Adventure • Neil Thompson, ThisWeek editor of content and special sections Where can the best sushi be found in central Ohio? • Stephan's pick: Akai Hana (1173 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) and Mr. Sushi (locations in Dublin and Gahanna) • Nikki's pick: Restaurant Tora (1330 N. Hamilton Road, Columbus) • Bethia's pick: Japan Marketplace (1167 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) and Kihachi (2667 Federated Blvd., Columbus) • Neil's pick: Akai Hana and Sushi.com (7178 Muirfield Drive, Dublin) Other sushi restaurants mentioned in this episode: • True World Foods (3004 East 14th Ave., Columbus) • Sushi Ten (1159 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) • Tensuke Market (1155 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) • Giant Eagle Market District (three locations in Columbus) • Kroger Marketplace (199 Graceland Blvd., Columbus) • M at Miranova (2 Miranova Place, Suite 100, Columbus) • Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse (89 E. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus) • The 1126 Restaurant (1126 N. High St., Columbus) • Oshio (974 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus) • Yellow Tail Japanese Seafood Buffet (4054 Medina Road, Akron) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and now Spotify. Do you have any suggestions for future episodes? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Fusian's Stephan Harman rolls in for sushi

With Ritzy's opening Sept. 6, we wanted to take a walk down Memory Lane and remember some of the great restaurants that used to be in central Ohio that are no longer. At one point in time, Ritzy's had 100 locations nationwide, but the last restaurant in central Ohio closed in 1991 -- until now. What other restaurants do we wish would make a comeback like Ritzy's has? This is "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This week's topic is "lost" restaurants of central Ohio. This is part 2 of a two-part episode. This episode's panelists are: •Dilara Casey, founder of the @FerociousAppetite Instagram account •Jim Ellison, co-owner of Columbus Brew Adventures •Neil Thompson, editor of content and special projects at ThisWeek Community News What restaurants from central Ohio do you miss the most? •Dilara's pick: Dragonfly Neo-V (Former address: 247 King Ave., Columbus), Whole World (Former address: 3269 N. High St., Clintonville), Betty's Fine Food and Spirits (Former address: 680 N. High St., Columbus), Surly Girl Saloon (Former address: 1126 N. High St., Short North), The Chintz Room (Former address: 121 S. High St., Columbus) •Jim's pick: Galaxy Cafe (Former location: Powell), CBC Restaurant (Former address: 525 Short St., Columbus), L. Hoster Brewing Co. (Former taproom address: 550 S. High St., Columbus) •Neil's pick: Dal Forno Pizza (Former address: 4920 Scioto Darby Road, Hilliard) and Graffiti Burger (multiple former locations in central Ohio) Other restaurants mentioned in this episode * denotes restaurants that are still open. •Damon's Grill (the last central Ohio location closed in Newark in 2013) •Max & Erma's (locations still around in central Ohio, although the first restaurant in German Village closed last year.) •Grass Skirt Tiki Room (105 N. Grant Ave., Columbus)* •Lulu's Restaurant (Former address: 1788 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview Heights) •Kahiki Supper Club (Former address: 3583 E. Broad St., Columbus) •Dexter's (Former location: Hilliard) •Sumeno's Italian Restaurant (Former address: 7400 Sawmill Road, Columbus) •The Florentine Restaurant (Former address: 907 W. Broad St., Columbus) •Fuddruckers (mentioned on the Burgers podcast) •Moore's Ice Cream (Former location: Columbus) •Jai Lai Prime Rib (Former address: 1421 Olentangy River Road, Columbus) •The Brown Derby (Former address: 1321 Morse Road, Columbus) •Patrick J's (Former address: 2711 N. High St., Columbus) •Flakey Jake's (Former address: 1748 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus) •Schlotzsky's Deli (Former address: 1836 W Henderson Road, Columbus) •Pei Wei Asian Diner (Former locations at Polaris and Easton) •Zen Sushi + More (Former address: 505 N. High St., Short North) •Bento Go Go (Former address: 1728 N. High St., Columbus) •Da Vinci Ristorante (Former address: 4740 Reed Road, Columbus) •Merlion Noodle and Rice (Former address: 5320 N. High St., Clintonville) •Babushka's Kitchen (Former address: 4675 N. High St., Clintonville) •Tom & Chee (multiple former locations in central Ohio) •Boulevard Grill (Former location: inside the former City Center Mall) •Mike's Ribs and BBQ (Former address: 2749 Bryton Drive, Powell) •Rax* (the closest locations of Rax are in Circleville and Lancaster) •The Wine Cellar (Former address: 1777 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus) •Street Scene subs (Former location: on the Ohio State University's campus) •The Galaxy (Former location: Grandview) •Lost Planet (Former location: Short North) •Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant (former locations include the Westland Mall) •Insomnia Coffee (1728 N. High St., Columbus) •Tapatio (Former address: 491 Park St., downtown Columbus, near North Market) •Phatt Wraps (Former address: 10 E. 12th Ave., Columbus, but the owner is planning a new Phatt location in Westerville) •Handke's Cuisine (Former address: 520 S. Front St., Columbus) •Spinnaker's Restaurant (Former location: inside the former City Center Mall) •The Cooker (former location: on Lane Avenue in Columbus) •The Ohio Deli (Former address: 3444 S. High St., Columbus) •Knight's Ice Cream (Former address: 596 S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville) •A&W (multiple former locations in central Ohio) •Frosty's Bar (Former address: 1351 Lockbourne Road, Columbus) •Strada World Cuisine (Former address: 106 Vine St., Columbus) •Estrada's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (Former address: 240 King Ave., Columbus) •The Blue Danube (Former address: 2439 N. High St., Columbus but another restaurant wants to open it its place) •Udipi Cafe (Former address: 2001 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus) •Zantigo (Former location: near the Northland Mall) •Salvi's Bistro (Multiple former locations in central Ohio) •Alana's Food and Wine (Former address: 2333 N. High St., Columbus) •Little Brothers (Former address: 2404 N. High St., then relocated to 1100 N. High St., both in Columbus) •Pizza Pete's (Former address: 811 Highland St., Victorian Village) •Bono Pizza (Former address: 1420 Presidential Drive, Columbus) •Sunrise Inn* (no longer in central Ohio but still in Warren) •Hot Chicken Takeover* (locations in Clintonville, North Market and Easton) •The Eagle* (790 N. High St., Short North) •Sushi.com* (7178 Muirfield Drive, Dublin) •Starliner Diner* (4121 Main St., Hilliard) •Bibibop* (multiple locations in central Ohio) •The Pearl* (641 N. High St., Short North) •The Top Steak House* (2891 E. Main St., Columbus) •Third and Hollywood* (1433 W. 3rd Ave., Grandview Heights) •The Refectory* (1092 Bethel Road, Columbus) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Lamenting central Ohio's lost restaurants (part 2)

With Ritzy's opening Sept. 6, we wanted to take a walk down Memory Lane and remember some of the great restaurants that used to be in central Ohio that are no longer. At one point in time, Ritzy's had 100 locations nationwide, but the last restaurant in central Ohio closed in 1991 -- until now. What other restaurants do we wish would make a comeback like Ritzy's has? This is "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This week's topic is "lost" restaurants of central Ohio. This is part 1 of a two-part episode. This episode's panelists are: •Dilara Casey, founder of the @FerociousAppetite Instagram account •Jim Ellison, co-owner of Columbus Brew Adventures •Neil Thompson, editor of content and special projects at ThisWeek Community News What restaurants from central Ohio do you miss the most? •Dilara's pick: Dragonfly Neo-V (Former address: 247 King Ave., Columbus), Whole World (Former address: 3269 N. High St., Clintonville), Betty's Fine Food and Spirits (Former address: 680 N. High St., Columbus), Surly Girl Saloon (Former address: 1126 N. High St., Short North), The Chintz Room (Former address: 121 S. High St., Columbus) •Jim's pick: Galaxy Cafe (Former location: Powell), CBC Restaurant (Former address: 525 Short St., Columbus), L. Hoster Brewing Co. (Former taproom address: 550 S. High St., Columbus) •Neil's pick: Dal Forno's Pizza (Former address: 4920 Scioto Darby Road, Hilliard) and Graffiti Burger (multiple former locations in central Ohio) Other restaurants mentioned in this episode * denotes restaurants that are still open. •Damon's Grill (the last central Ohio location closed in Newark in 2013) •Max & Erma's (locations still around in central Ohio, although the first restaurant in German Village closed last year.) •Grass Skirt Tiki Room (105 N. Grant Ave., Columbus)* •Lulu's Restaurant (Former address: 1788 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview Heights) •Kahiki Supper Club (Former address: 3583 E. Broad St., Columbus) •Dexter's (Former location: Hilliard) •Sumeno's Italian Restaurant (Former address: 7400 Sawmill Road, Columbus) •The Florentine Restaurant (Former address: 907 W. Broad St., Columbus) •Fuddruckers (mentioned on the Burgers podcast) •Moore's Ice Cream (Former location: Columbus) •Jai Lai Prime Rib (Former address: 1421 Olentangy River Road, Columbus) •The Brown Derby (Former address: 1321 Morse Road, Columbus) •Patrick J's (Former address: 2711 N. High St., Columbus) •Flakey Jake's (Former address: 1748 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus) •Schlotzsky's Deli (Former address: 1836 W Henderson Road, Columbus) •Pei Wei Asian Diner (Former locations at Polaris and Easton) •Zen Sushi + More (Former address: 505 N. High St., Short North) •Bento Go Go (Former address: 1728 N. High St., Columbus) •Da Vinci Ristorante (Former address: 4740 Reed Road, Columbus) •Merlion Noodle and Rice (Former address: 5320 N. High St., Clintonville) •Babushka's Kitchen (Former address: 4675 N. High St., Clintonville) •Tom & Chee (multiple former locations in central Ohio) •Boulevard Grill (Former location: inside the former City Center Mall) •Mike's Ribs and BBQ (Former address: 2749 Bryton Drive, Powell) •Rax* (the closest locations of Rax are in Circleville and Lancaster) •The Wine Cellar (Former address: 1777 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus) •Street Scene subs (Former location: on the Ohio State University's campus) •The Galaxy (Former location: Grandview) •Lost Planet (Former location: Short North) •Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant (former locations include the Westland Mall) •Insomnia Coffee (1728 N. High St., Columbus) •Tapatio (Former address: 491 Park St., downtown Columbus, near North Market) •Phatt Wraps (Former address: 10 E. 12th Ave., Columbus, but the owner is planning a new Phatt location in Westerville) •Handke's Cuisine (Former address: 520 S. Front St., Columbus) •Spinnaker's Restaurant (Former location: inside the former City Center Mall) •The Cooker (former location: on Lane Avenue in Columbus) •The Ohio Deli (Former address: 3444 S. High St., Columbus) •Knight's Ice Cream (Former address: 596 S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville) •A&W (multiple former locations in central Ohio) •Frosty's Bar (Former address: 1351 Lockbourne Road, Columbus) •Strada World Cuisine (Former address: 106 Vine St., Columbus) •Estrada's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina (Former address: 240 King Ave., Columbus) •The Blue Danube (Former address: 2439 N. High St., Columbus but another restaurant wants to open it its place) •Udipi Cafe (Former address: 2001 E. Dublin Granville Road, Columbus) •Zantigo (Former location: near the Northland Mall) •Salvi's Bistro (Multiple former locations in central Ohio) •Alana's Food and Wine (Former address: 2333 N. High St., Columbus) •Little Brothers (Former address: 2404 N. High St., then relocated to 1100 N. High St., both in Columbus) •Pizza Pete's (Former address: 811 Highland St., Victorian Village) •Bono Pizza (Former address: 1420 Presidential Drive, Columbus) •Sunrise Inn* (no longer in central Ohio but still in Warren) •Hot Chicken Takeover* (locations in Clintonville, North Market and Easton) •The Eagle* (790 N. High St., Short North) •Sushi.com* (7178 Muirfield Drive, Dublin) •Starliner Diner* (4121 Main St., Hilliard) •Bibibop* (multiple locations in central Ohio) •The Pearl* (641 N. High St., Short North) •The Top Steak House* (2891 E. Main St., Columbus) •Third and Hollywood* (1433 W. 3rd Ave., Grandview Heights) •The Refectory* (1092 Bethel Road, Columbus) New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced by Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital, and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

Lamenting central Ohio's lost restaurants (part 1)

ThisWeek Community News host Abby Armbruster moderates debates on the central Ohio food scene, with a variety of guest panelists weighing in on what's good and what's not.

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ThisWeek Community News: Great Food Debate

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