Columbus Dining Guide Feed

Restaurant review: Alex's Bistro

G.A. Benton — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:18:28 GMT

In the restaurant biz, some establishments embrace the au courant while others stick with what they know and leave well enough alone. Alex's Bistro on Reed would be in the latter category - and that's a good thing.

Brunch season: Barrio

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:30:57 GMT

Barrio's distinct and stylish space is layered over an upper and lower deck. It's starkly white painted brick walls are complemented by lots of smooth dark wood, a disconnected wooden-plank ceiling and a huge communal Amish-made table located in the swanky bar area.

It's Just Brunch: Maca Cafe

G.A. Benton — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:04:19 GMT

Through the week, Powell's Maca Cafe is a tapas-happy, mom-and-pop place worth the occasional un-short drive from Downtown Columbus.

Sandwich Guide: Brie and Prosciutto Roll

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:17 GMT

Man, I could live on bread alone at La Chatelaine. This particular munch comes on the place's beautiful baguette at dinnertime, but only during lunch is it offered on a special mini-boule-like loaf that's a joy to eat.

Toque talk: Bradley Balch of Barrio

G.A. Benton — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:57:15 GMT

When the Due Amici team picked Bradley Balch to help open their exciting new Spanish and Latin American tapas enterprise Downtown, they got a chef steeped in local experience.

First Bite: Barrio Restaurant

G.A. Benton — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:28:17 GMT

Barrio is Spanish for neighborhood. Obviously the highly promising and brand-spanking-new Downtown destination restaurant that bears the Barrio name has taken its title to heart. Because this newest tapas shop on the block has gone country to country to borrow a cup of recipes from various Spanish-speaking communities. The results make stimulating multi-culti neighbors.

Bargain Binge: Taste of Bali

G.A. Benton — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:27:25 GMT

Taste of Bali is a small enclave of unusual flavors awaiting courageous foragers and deserving-of-more local restaurant rangers. The place is pleasantly decorated with bamboo plants and accents, color travelogue photographs of frilly temples and brightly clad indigenous dancers, shiny hanging fabrics and traditional Balinese shadow puppet-adorned lampshades.