Restaurant Week Extended at Mezzo

March 17, 2010 – 2:55 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Mezzo Italian Kitchen and Wine, Restaurants

Due to the overwhelming success of last week’s Dine Originals Week, we’ve decided to continue to offer the fixed-price menu through this week! Enjoy a 3-course meal at a special fixed-price of $20.10 per person.

Salad
House Salad
Mixed Greens, Poached Apples, Spiced Walnuts, Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
-or-
Wedge Salad
Smoked Bacon, Diced Tomatoes, Gorgonzola, Peppercorn Ranch Dressing

Entrée
Sautéed Salmon
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Balsamic Reduction
-or-
Chicken Marsala
Roasted Shitakes, Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
-or-
Lasagna al Forno
Veal, Beef, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Marinara

Dessert
Ricotta Cheesecake
Whipped Cream and Strawberries
-or-
Layered Triple Chocolate Cake
Powdered Sugar and Raspberries

Happy Hour at Cotter’s with CD101 Recap!

February 28, 2010 – 11:18 am Posted by nate

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

On February 25th, Cotter’s at the Arena’s celebrated their Happy Hour with CD101. Happy Hour specials and fun were abound.  View the photos of this fun-filled Happy Hour with CD101.

Valentine’s Day Brunch Buffet at Cotter’s

February 10, 2010 – 6:13 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

Valentine’s Day Brunch Buffet ~ Sunday February 14, 2010, 10am - 2pm

Assortment of gourmet scones, Danish, and breakfast breads

Eggs wrapped in puffed pastry with crumbled mildly spiced sausage and Vermont cheddar

Eggs wrapped in puffed pastry with an assortment of roasted veggies with shredded provolone cheese

Apple wood smoked bacon strips

White cheddar potato bake

Pan-seared salmon accompanied with a dill cream

Honey glazed spiral ham garnished with grilled pineapple slices

Baked boneless, skin-on chicken breast accompanied with jus lie

Winter vegetable medley including sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, carrots, red peppers, and green beans

Mixed Greens with chopped romaine, toasted pecans, smoked gouda, and dried cherries with a white balsamic vinaigrette

Individual bowls of fresh fruit

$17.95 per person.

Click here for special Cotter’s Valentine’s Day Brunch Coupon!

Bertrand Wine Dinner at Z. Cucina

February 4, 2010 – 6:33 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Restaurants, Z Cucina Ristorante & Bar

Z Cucina welcomes Mark Fine, Master Magician and former Sommelier at Windows on the World as special guest host for a dinner featuring the wines of Gerard Bertrand -  ***Monday, February 8th, beginning at 6:30 pm.

Click here to view the menu.

The price is $69 including tax and tip. Reservations Required at 486-9200

2-Course Special Menu Offerings at Cotter’s

February 1, 2010 – 4:52 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

Join us Monday-Thursday for our new 2-course special menu offerings…only $14.95!

1st Course
Field greens with a blood orange vin, crumbled blue cheese, artichokes, mandarin oranges

2nd Course
Your choice of Chicken, Salmon, Tuna, Cod, or Roasted Portobello.

Served with a sun dried tomato vin with extra virgin olive oil and rustic vegetable couscous

A Wine Tasting Downtown

January 22, 2010 – 9:42 am Posted by nate

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

Help us fight Leukemia and Lymphoma and enjoy great food, wine, and live music. All for a great cause.

Friday January 29, 2010

5:00pm-8:00pm

Cotters Restaurant at the Arena

Come support a great cause!

7 Great Wines with Fabulous Hors d’ Oeuvres

Live Jazz and Swing Music

Silent Auction featuring art from local artists and galleries, gift cards to great local restaurants, salons, and stores, sports memorabilia and more

Proceeds from the event go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

tickets are $20 and tax deductible with a tax ID form

Tickets at Cotters prior to the event and the day of, you can also purchase tickets in advance at:

http://www.buckeyedirectmarketing.com/Up-Coming-Events.htm

Viva Vino: An Evening with Nicola Biscardo

January 12, 2010 – 6:11 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Due Amici, Restaurants

Due Amici presents a very special evening with Nicola Biscardo, a professional Wine Taster, Educator, and Sommelier from Verona Italy. Viva Vino will feature a special selection of Italian wines paired with a unique 5 course dinner Executive Chef Derek Michael.

Click here for more details
Click here to view the 5 course menu

2010 Columbus Iron Bartender Competition

December 31, 2009 – 4:21 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

Columbus’ finest bartenders compete head to head to make the ultimate cocktail using a fully stocked bar and the night’s secret ingredient on January 17th from 6-9pm. Tickets are $25 and include hors d’ oeuvres, samples of each competitors drinks and live music. All proceeds benefit the Mid-Ohio Foodbank. Contact us at 614/221-9060 for more information.

$500 Holiday Twitter Giveaway

December 1, 2009 – 3:28 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Features

Dine Originals Columbus is giving away one $25 group gift certificate every weekday from Tuesday, December 1 to Thursday, December 24. Entering each daily contest is simple, just retweet the following message on twitter by copy and pasting or clicking the link below:

RT @dineoriginals RT to win a $25 gift certificate redeemable at 38 of the best locally-owned restaurants in Columbus. http://bit.ly/6jpSZS

One entry per day, per person. You can find more information about the contest on DOC’s Group Gift Certificate Page. And from everyone at @dineoriginals, we want to wish you a Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving Day Service

November 11, 2009 – 2:32 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Restaurants

Thanksgiving Day Service

Although, many of Dine Originals Columbus are closed Thanksgiving Day, we invite to you enjoy these member restaurants listed below that will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Please be sure to check for hours and to make reservations where appropriate.

It is our pleasure to serve you!

Inn & Spa At Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills.
21190 State Route 374, Logan, OH 43138
www.innatcedarfalls.com
Ph. 800-653-2557
Email-info@innatcedarfalls.com

This is a family fun affair. Your hearty turkey day meal includes Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash Soup, Mixed Greens Salad w/Pomegranate Seeds and Vinaigrette, Ham or Roasted Turkey Breast, traditional Country Sage Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Whipped Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and much more including Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pie for desserts. Reserve early, we are always sold out. Seating at 3:00pm & 5:30pm. Cost $39/person

Shaws Restaurant and Inn
www.shawsinn.com
123 N. Broad Street Lancaster, Ohio 43130
740-654-1842  800-654-2477

It is a great joy for us to gather families in our historic Inn for Thanksgiving dinner each year.  Our menu is based on rich traditions, but includes vegetarian options.

Click here to view Shaw’s Thanksgiving Day Menu

G.Michael’s Bistro
In the heart of Historic German Village
595 South Third Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
www.gmichaelsbistro.com

We’ll be serving a limited  version of our dinner menu plus a Roast Turkey special with all of the usual accoutrements including a slice of pumpkin pie for $22 per person.

The Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails
73 East Gay Street
5:00pm – 1:00am full menu

The Clarmont
684 South High Street
443-1125
11:30am – 7:00pm

The Worthington Inn
Open but completely booked