Shrimp sauteed in garlic and olive oil at Maca Cafe in Powell, Ohio Located behind what used to be Clara’s store in the center of Powell (I still can’t say downtown Powell) is Maca Cafe. I found myself there to see a local classical guitarist (Karl Wohlwend) who was playing. If memory serves me correctly, [...]

I’ve been a patron of the Japanese Oriental Restaurant for many years, and in my early visits there I discovered the secret of Bi Bim Bap. A friend and I would occasionally get a hankering for some Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap (Bi Bim Bap served in iron bowl). One evening while eating our Korean [...]

Chicken Gyro combo at The Acropolis The Acropolis may be the equivalent to Greek fast food. Or, should I say Mediterranean fast food? Nevertheless, The Acropolis has been a staple of mine for quite some time. My mainstay is the chicken gyro combo. I usually get it with lemon chicken soup but the weather has [...]

“Think about that for a minute, then continue when you’re ready.” – the inimitable C. Van Wagner

Northstar Cafe’s Meatload Sandwich FineRepast headed off to the Clintonville branch of the Northstar Cafe. It’s nice to see a good restaurant test the C-ville dining, albeit shark-infested, waters. I say this because I’ve seen many a restaurant go under despite only being in 3 feet deep waters near the beach (just where you thought [...]

I think I’m going to perform a survey of the pizzerias in Columbus, Ohio. Dante’s would have to rank right up there with the best of them. Last night, I went back to ol’ reliable for a veggie pizza although my wife had them make a quarter of it with just pepperonis. In the end, [...]

Firdous’ Tunisian Chicken I used to be a Firdous nut when they had their restaurant on High Street just south of campus. Although a little farther south, Firdous is more than worth the extra hike to the North Market. I’ve seen others rate Cafe Istanbul higher than Firdous. I’ll try out Cafe Istanbul if I [...]

Have you been shopping at Trader Joe’s and did not participate in wine tastings? Are you not sure what Trader Joe’s is? Well, we are a low cost unique grocery store, that started in California. One of the best features of our offerings, is a wide selection of exclusive wines from all over the world. [...]

Moe’s Southwest Grill – Buy 1 entree and 2 drinks and receive a 2nd entree for free! Click here for your coupon! Morone’s Italian Villa – $5 off $25 or more Click here for your coupon! Pita Pit – 2 Pitas and 2 drinks for only $9.99! Click here for your coupon! San Francisco Oven [...]

Chips, salsa and beverage at El Vaquero on Olentangy I continued my tour of Mexican restaurants in Columbus with El Vaquero off of Olentangy River Road. I opted for patio dining as I had had my fill of air conditioning this summer. Athough a bit hot outside, it was nothing a cold Bohemia couldn’t counter. [...]