Happy Hour at Alana’s

May 12, 2010 – 10:37 am Posted by nate

Filed under: Alana's Food and Wine, Restaurants

CD 101 recently stopped by Alana’s for Happy Hour and a Columbus local wrote a review on their blog about their Alana’s Happy Hour experience. Click here to read the review.

Scotch, Scotch, Scotch!

May 11, 2010 – 11:17 am Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

Join us at Cotters Restaurant at the Arena  on May 21st from 6-9pm for a fabulous Four Course Scotch Dinner. Each course perfectly paired with an extraordinary Scotch!

The price is $65 per person

With live music from Frank Barbas

First Course-

Deconstructed Foie Gras arugula salad

Glenlivet 15 year French oak reserved

Second Course-

Halibut, Yellowfin Tuna, and Escolar Coconut Ceviche

Glenlivet 16 year Nadurra

Third Course-

Rabbit & Veal Sausage with Angel Hair Pasta, White Wine Butter Sauce

Glenlivet 18 year

Fourth Course-

Caramel Apple Crepes with Vanilla Custard

Glenlivet 12 year

Castello Banfi and Black Creek Bistro

May 7, 2010 – 2:17 pm Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Black Creek Bistro, Restaurants

Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Please join us as we welcome spring with a very special dinner paired with the exceptional wines of Italy’s Castello Banfi hosted by Mario Cardillo. We’ll start with a gathering reception

at 6:30, with dinner following at 7:00. Dinner will consist of four courses all perfectly complemented by the fine hand-crafted wines from Castello Banfi of Tuscany. $65 plus tax and gratuity, reservations required. All wines will be available for purchase after dinner at state minimum retail.

Menu
A Welcoming Toast of Maschio del Cavalieri

Prosecco

di Valdobbiadene

Appetizer

Spring Asparagus and Roasted Beef Bundles

with Herbed Cheese

Housemade Basil and Roasted Red Pepper Mozzarella Pinwheel Served on Warm Ciabatta

Banfi 2005 Chianti Classico Riserva

Salad

Grilled Asparagus, Roasted New Potatoes with

Soft Poached Egg, Fresh Seasonal Greens,

Basil Vinaigrette and Parmigiano-Reggiano

Castello Banfi 2008 San Angelo Pinot Grigio

Entrée

Braised Boneless Leg of Lamb with Pistou Vegetables and Housemade Fried Mushroom Ravioli

Castello Banfi 2004 Brunello di Montalcino

Dessert

Zabaglione with Rhubarb and Seasonal Berries

Vigne Regali 2008 Rosa Regale Brachetto d’Acqui

Really Surprise Your Mom: Plan Ahead!

April 27, 2010 – 4:28 pm Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Restaurants

Mothers come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, but it’s a fairly universal law that they don’t want to be in the kitchen on Mothers Day, so think Originally for Sunday, May 9. The Dine Originals members have all sorts of special offers and hours planned ~ just utilize the links on this site to each restaurant for details. Whether it’s a drive to the Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls, or a brunch in your own neighborhood, make a celebration of the occasion!

April 22nd - An Evening of Fabulous Beer and Food

April 12, 2010 – 9:08 am Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Cotter's Restaurant, Restaurants

Cotters has teamed up with Columbus Brewing Company to bring you an educational (and tasty) evening of fabulous beer and food on their fabulous patio!

On April 22 from 6-9pm, you can enjoy 5 Brews from Columbus Brewing Company along with 5 courses from the Cotters chef! The CBC Brew Master will be on site to explain each beer, and General Manager, Reed Woogerd, of Cotters will explain each dish.

Check out this menu!
Pale Ale and Cider poached Prince Edward Island Mussels
Brown Ale Onion Soup
IPA battered Brats with spicy creole mustard and tomato jam
Stout Braised Short Rib with gorgonzola mash
Porter and vanilla bean banana beer float

Tickets are just $30 per person and can be purchased the evening of or in advance by calling 614.221.9060. Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is limited.

Drinks in the Dark is Back at Due Amici

March 30, 2010 – 12:10 pm Posted by admin

Filed under: Due Amici, Restaurants

Due Amici is bringing back Drinks in the Dark on Saturday, April 24th at 8pm.  The restaurant will be filled with candles and everyone will be dining and enjoying drinks by candlelight.  It’s a very unique event and a fabulous time. For more information, contact Due Amici at 614-224-9373.

Easter Dinner at The Refectory

March 25, 2010 – 10:30 am Posted by nate

Filed under: Restaurants, The Refectory

On Sunday, April 4th The Refectory will be servinga 3 Course Easter Dinner. Click here for all of the details.

Spring Holiday Plans

March 24, 2010 – 2:35 pm Posted by admin

Filed under: Restaurants

Our member restaurants have a wide variety of plans for the Easter/Passover holidays…from brunch at the Bexley Monk to a menu of Spring specials at Shaw’s.  Please check individual websites for more information.

Happy Spring!

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 Barrio with CD101

March 17, 2010 – 2:13 pm Posted by Katharine Moore

Filed under: Barrio Restaurant, Restaurants

Stop by the Barrio Restaurant on March 25th for Happy Hour with CD101. Click here for Barrio’s Happy Hour details!