Extended Hours and Weekend Brunch Now at Columbus Brewing Company!

May 2, 2013 – 9:15 am Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Columbus Brewing Company, Restaurants

Columbus Brewing Company Restaurant expands business hours to include Saturday and Sunday brunch and Sunday dinner beginning the weekend of Saturday, May 4^th. The additional business hours and brunch introduction mark a significant new era for the popular Brewery District restaurant who celebrated their 15 year anniversary in 2012.

First opened in 1997 by Cameron Mitchell, the restaurant has remained popular among the downtown business and government community by offering upscale, casual dining where most other options were fine dining or fast food establishments. CBC’s current owners, Doug Griggs and Mike Campbell purchased the restaurant in 2006 and most recently opened Milestone 229 in July 2011.

“Our business has been driven by people who work downtown for years. Now with so much residential development in the Brewery District and its contribution to the growth of our clientele, the time is right to expand our business hours,” says Doug Griggs.

In so doing, the restaurant will offer a unique brunch menu with such items as a Mexi-Pan, a “Mexican French Toast,” the Brewer’s Benedict, Sante Fe Breakfast Burrito and Chicken and Waffles. The menu also offers many of their signature appetizers, salads, sandwiches and desserts.

Additionally, the brunch menu showcases several house-made Bloody Marys, breakfast- themed cocktails and creative versions of Mimosas like “Jamie’s Hangover Cure,” a blueberry and peach infused Mimosa that comes with a 10% discount if you’re wearing the previous night’s clothes.

Full menu details, business hours and additional information about Columbus Brewing Company Restaurant are available at their website, www.columbusbrewingco.com.

Mozart’s Bakery & Piano Café Celebrates Mozart’s 257th Anniversary

January 30, 2013 – 1:06 pm Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Mozart's Bakery and Piano Cafe, Restaurants

A young Mozart, Columbus City Council President Andrew Ginther, and Anand Saha, owner of Mozart’s Bakery & Piano Café, prepare to cut the cake in celebration of the 257 anniversary of Mozart’s birth. Mozart’s Bakery…a great place to celebrate any special occasion!

Mozart’s Bakery 18th Annual Open House

January 17, 2013 – 12:07 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Events, Mozart's Bakery and Piano Cafe, Restaurants

You invited to the 18th Annual ‘Mozart Festival’ and Open House, hosted by Mozart’s Bakery and Piano Café owners Anand and Doris Saha.

The celebration honors the 257th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Saturday, January 26th, from Noon to 10pm the café will pay tribute to its muse of music and luscious desserts. Guests will be treated to live classical music throughout the day in addition to complimentary tastes of decadent pastries, canapés and other specialties created by Mozart’s award winning team

A highlight of the celebration will feature Guests of Honor, Columbus City Council President Andrew J. Ginther and “Little Mozart” cutting into the piano-shaped birthday cake at 5:30pm.

ProMusica Chamber Orchestra’s internationally renowned Music Director-Designate David Danzmayr will make a special appearance at the event from 2 to 3pm.

Local musicians providing entertainment include several Columbus Symphony musicians in addition to pianist Mark Werling, Jayne Allison, the Synchronicity Trio, ‘B.J.’ Yurkovich, and others.

The Annual ‘Mozart Festival’ has grown from its humble beginnings of 200 guests to hosting more than 2000 in recent years. Past Guests of Honor have included Mayors Greg Lashutka and Michael Coleman, Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy, State Representatives Jim Hughes and John Patrick Carney, CSO Conductor Alessandro Siciliani, and Austrian Consul Friedl Bohm among others.

The Annual ‘Mozart Festival’ offers both the Sahas and the staff of Mozart’s Bakery and Piano Café a unique opportunity to thank the community for their support throughout the years while showcasing all that Mozart’s has to offer.

We sincerely hope that you are able to join us.

On W. A. Mozart’s birthday January 27th, Mozart’s Cafe will open its new Beechwold location from 3 to 6pm to give local residents a glimpse of the old Beechwold Tavern and the renovation efforts that are underway. This will also give neighborhood residents an opportunity to sign a ballot initiative that would allow the future Mozart’s to serve alcoholic beverages.

End of the World Pub Crawl at Granville Inn & Others

December 13, 2012 – 8:01 am Posted by nate

Filed under: Events, Restaurants, The Oak Room at The Granville Inn

Eight local establishments which hosted the highly successful St. Patrick’s Day and End of Summer Granville Pub Crawls have announced the End of the World Pub Crawl on Friday, December 21.

Participating are the Acorn Pub at the Granville Inn, Brew’s, Broadway Pub, DaVinci’s Lounge, Snapshots Lounge, The Beverage Source, Day y Noche, and Taco Dan’s. Buxton Tavern cannot participate due to private parties using the Tavern that evening, but have contributed to the Pub Crawl raffle prizes.

Several bars will host live music that evening, and a commemorative tee shirt will be available for purchase at the Granville Inn Front Desk for $15.

The Pub Crawl begins at 5 pm and ends whenever each bar closes. More information is available on the Granville Inn website and on the Granville Pub Crawl page on Facebook.

Due Amici Presents: Salumi, a tasting inspired by the book

November 6, 2012 – 12:17 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Due Amici, Events, Restaurants

Granville Inn’s Murder Mystery Dinner

October 18, 2012 – 12:05 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Events, Restaurants, The Oak Room at The Granville Inn

Continuing the Halloween theme, the Inn will host a Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday evening, November 2. Hosted by professional theatre troupe Murder Mystery Company, the theme will be “Murder at the Masquerade” and guests are encouraged to attend in the costume of their choice.

Tickets are $40 per person, which includes a three course dinner, murder, tax and gratuity. A cash bar will be available and prepaid reservations are required.

A limited number of overnight rooms are available at a discounted rate for murder mystery dinner guests. Please inquire when making reservations by calling 740-587-3333.

For lodging and dining reservations or event and catering information, call the Granville Inn directly or visit their website at www.granvilleinn.com.

Granville Inn’s “Haunted Inn”

October 18, 2012 – 12:03 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Events, Restaurants, The Oak Room at The Granville Inn

Capitalizing on the Inn’s old world architecture and private room layout, the Granville Inn announced that its successful “Haunted Inn” Halloween experience will return for a second year. The tour, which will wind through back staircases and through areas not normally open to the public, will be decorated in true Halloween style, with volunteers from the Inn’s staff and local service groups acting as “guides”. “The Haunted Inn” will be open Friday, October 26 through Wednesday, October 31 from 6 – 9 pm. Admission is $2 per person; 100% of the donations will go to the Food Pantry Network of Licking County. The Haunted Inn is not recommended for small children.

Skillet, Rustic. Urban. Food.

September 28, 2012 – 1:53 pm Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Features, Restaurants, Skillet, Rustic. Urban. Food

Kevin Caskey is not just an interesting restaurateur with a madly successful business, he is a fascinating man who has organized a life in perfect alignment with his passions, talents and priorities. While the term “farm to fork” has been overused enough to fall into the cliché bucket, it is, in its most true blue fashion, the foundation of this seasonal operation. I knew we were dealing with the real deal when Kevin texted his apology for missing a Dine Originals Board meeting because he was butchering a red wattle hog! His educational path took him to New Orleans for medical school at Tulane, but he instead found himself trying to get into the back door of every kitchen in the city. Johnson and Wales was a much better fit and Kevin is a proud Alumna of the Providence, Rhode Island campus.

The exceptional concept for Skillet, Rustic .Urban. Food., the very small restaurant on Whittier Street with the very big reputation, came after a career of 20 years in culinary research and development that allowed Kevin to explore the world of possibilities. His neighborhood café has been featured on the Food Network, PBS, and is Zagat-Rated as having “extraordinary food.” Kevin gives the staff and his wife Angela all of the credit for realizing his vision since the 2009 opening. “Angela is vital to the business, and the staff’s hard work and sacrifice are what fuel the operation” he says. The blending of talents has created a space where patrons can be assured of a respite from the pressures and hassles of the day. A place that nurtures and feeds the guest.

The cadre of small producers, farmers, creameries, and artisans who contribute both inspiration and product to Skillet allow Kevin and his staff to maintain a staunchly seasonal menu. The commitment to presenting plates that contain a majority of food sourced within a 200 mile radius is what shapes Kevin’s days. He guesses that he spends as much time gathering as he does operating the business.

After a long hot summer that extended the growing season, Kevin reports that he is enjoying an unusual overlap… they are still able to get late season tomatoes, peppers, and beans that would normally have transitioned out by now, as the menu begins to feature the autumn harvest of brassicas and root vegetables.

As the Treasurer of Dine Originals Columbus, Kevin has a significant role in shaping the organization. He says he has made time for the group because of the camaraderie it provides and the connections he has made with the like-minded members. They, in turn, would tell you that this talented man with his generous heart has inspired Dine Originals to stay true to its highest ideals. They would also encourage you to dine at Skillet. Rustic. Urban. Food. You will taste the essence of Dine Originals Columbus.

Hours
Wednesday – Friday
Lunch 11am to 2:30pm
Dinner 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch 8am to 2pm
Monday & Tuesday Closed

410 East Whittier Street
Convenient to German Village and downtown
www.skilletruf.com »

Rigsby’s Kitchen Fall Harvest Dinner to benefit Pelotonia

September 26, 2012 – 10:43 am Posted by nate

Filed under: Events, Restaurants, Rigsby's Kitchen

At Rigsby’s Kitchen
featuring the wines of our friend Giancarlo Guarnieri, owner of Lanciola in Tuscany, Italy

Wednesday October 10, 2012
6:30p
$75 per person, 100% will be donated to Pelotonia 2012
Reservation: 614.461.7888

Antipasti
Prosciutto di Parma, sopressata, mortadella, marinated olives, pickled vegetables
Prosecco Spritz

First
Burrata with Dangling Carrot Farms pepperonata
Bianco di Lanciola

Pasta
Housemade pappardelle with braised wild boar
Le masse de Greve, Riserva 2006

Entree
Herb stuffed roast pork with sweet and sour Acorn squash
Lanciola, Terricci IGT 2004

Dessert
Butterscotch budino with caramel sauce and sea salt

Buon apettito!

Granville End of Summer Pub Crawl

August 8, 2012 – 1:45 pm Posted by nate

Filed under: Events, Restaurants

Local Establishments to Host Granville End of Summer Pub Crawl

The nine local establishments which hosted the highly successful St. Patrick’s Day Granville Pub Crawl have announced the End of Summer Pub Crawl on Saturday, September 1.

Participating are the Acorn Pub at the Granville Inn, Brew’s, Broadway Pub, DaVinci’s Lounge, Buxton Inn Tavern, Snapshots Lounge, The Beverage Source, Day y Noche, and Taco Dan’s.

The group also announced that proceeds from the pub crawl will go to the Christopher Carlson Foundation, which was established to support Licking County, Ohio, families who are battling pediatric cancer. Funds are used for a wide variety of purposes including but not limited to mortgage/rent, meals, travel/gas, lodging, auto repair, and/or utility cost challenges. The organization’s goal is to support Licking County families where other support systems are not available. More information about the foundation at christophercarlsonfoundation.org.

Pub Crawl start time is whenever each establishment opens:
8 am Day y Noche
10 am Snapshots Lounge (live music starting at noon)
11 am Brews, Taco Dan’s, Broadway Pub
1 pm Beverage Source
2 pm Buxton Inn Tavern, Granville Inn Acorn Pub
5 pm DaVinci’s Lounge

Find the Granville Pub Crawl on Facebook for updated information including live music, raffle and poker run.

A commemorative tee shirt is being produced and will be available for purchase at the Granville Inn front desk after August 20.

Additional info:
The Beverage Source – Joel Spahr joelspahr@yahoo.com
DaVInci’s Lounge – Emily George george.emily@hotmail.com
Snapshots Lounge – Lucas Atwood snapshotslounge@gmail.com
Brew’s Café – Jerry Martin gmartin840@aol.com
Broadway Pub – Jenn Rauch soulshine1912@yahoo.com
Day y Noche – Mary Morales-Rivera maryt139@hotmail.com
Taco Dan’s – Dan Rogers danrelectric@yahoo.com
The Buxton Inn Tavern – Arlena thebuxtoninn@yahoo.com
Acorn Pub at the Granville Inn – Dena McKinley dmckinley@granvilleinn.com
Christopher Carlson Foundation –
Jeannine Tell jeannine@christophercarlsonfoundation.org