My To-Do List: 10 Columbus Restaurants

Contrary to what y’all think, I have not visited every single restaurant in Columbus 🙂 But, of course, I would love to. Given the time and a babysitter, I could easily hit up every single one of these babies on my “to-do” list in a matter of weeks. The fact that I have not been to highly-raved about/photographed Brassica or the healthy Grandview spot, Zest Juice Co. is just crazy. But, hey, I need to cut myself some slack – I mean, I’m not only coming out of hibernation but the baby-fog is slowly lifting as well. So, I will try all of these. Just give me some time 🙂

BRASSICA – Short North. Sandwiches/salads. I’d take a hummus plate with falafel and/or a vegetable salad. This place looks amaze-balls on Instagram.

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ZEST JUICE CO. – Grandview. Juice/tonics/smoothies/bowls. I’d order a #GreenJuice and Dragon Fruit bowl.

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SALT & PINE – Downtown. Lunch/dinner/brunch. Sign me up for dinner and although I’d have a hard time deciding, would likely order the Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout.

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THE WHITNEY HOUSE – Worthington. Brunch/lunch/dinner/kids. I would go for brunch and get the Ohio Toast with a French Press coffee.

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ZOE CAFE – Bexley. Serves breakfast/lunch/dinner. I would visit for breakfast and order the Cinnamon-Challah French Toast – yum.

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DOUGH MAMA – Clintonville. Pies/pastries/breakfast. I’d go for a piece of pie.

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G. MICHAEL’S – German Village. Seasonal, local food. Serves dinner. Give me the brussel sprouts app and the lasagna.

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THE BARN AT ROCKY FORK CREEK – Gahanna/New Albany. Cameron Mitchell. Dinner and brunch. The Pecan Crusted Trout with brown butter with a side of mac n cheese sounds delicious.

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THE AVENUE STEAK TAVERN – Grandview. New Cameron Mitchell spot. Steaks/seafood/tavern fare. The Filet or the White Cheddar Cheeseburger, please.

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HAI POKE –Pop-ups around the city at Red Velvet Cafe, Denmark, and Oddfellows. Authentic island-inspired street food. Brick and mortar location coming soon. I’ll try what they’re known for – their Poké Bowl.

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There are so many great restaurants in Columbus – it’s difficult to visit all of them (and not go broke, LOL!) but tell me… what places are on your “to-do”? As you know, I’m always looking to visit a new spot – and then take 10 iPhone pictures and Instagram/blog about it. 🙂