We went and visited Marcella’s Ristorante in Polaris. We wanted to go to the Short North location but our choices for the third time in a row were before 5 pm or after 9 pm or something like that. This inability to make reservations only heightened our interest in visiting Marcella’s plus my [...]

Popularity: 22% [?]

I recently visited The Ocean Club located in the Easton Towne Center and was left with the following impressions.
Atmosphere - For being located in a mall, I thought the setting and ambience were terrific except it was a Sunday night. Sunday night must be family night - even at the Ocean Club. [...]

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I should have known what I was in for after I had the fried calamari. It was going to be a long night at Buca di Beppo in Worthington, Ohio. In short, way too much salt and way too much garlic and a bit overcooked. Don’t get me wrong, I like a [...]

Popularity: 26% [?]

I recently visited Basi Italia at 811 Highland Avenue just off Buttles Avenue. Basi is a small Italian restaurant that is almost hidden in Victorian Village. The owners seem to have been going for a neighborhood eatery in choosing the location and in keeping the restaurant small and cozy. And I really [...]

Popularity: 26% [?]

Always on the search for lunch spots, a friend and I ended up at the old reliable in Grandview, Aladdin’s Eatery. On a cold, rainy, late October day, Aladdin’s hit the spot with their fresh, strong, hot coffee, lentil soup and their Shawarma rolled pita. I’ve always felt that their pita sandwiches could [...]

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I often enjoy eating at the Taj Palace in Hilliard, Ohio for their fine lunch buffet. Nothing like Indian buffet and a hot cup of chai on a cold wintry day. Mind you, the lunch fare’s spiciness has been toned down to attract the large, American crowds but the chai runs freely. [...]

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Boca could exist anywhere in the world as a top dining experience. The food is impeccable, and the service is beyond anything I have experienced in the state of Ohio. The menu is based on the prix fixe concept. My second visit to the restaurant, our server was Jeremy. Having ordered [...]

Popularity: 34% [?]