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Where I actually take people when they visit Columbus
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items This is my real list! Every spot here is one I go back to on purpose and would tell any friend to try first.
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Vibe, aesthetic... quality and customer service.
Marib Coffee
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Steaks done right, every single time, this is my go to for a night out that still feels special. The wood fired flavor and the crème brûlée cheesecake alone make it worth the reservation.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
It's a family owned restaurant, and it shows in every bite, this is the real deal Italian, not a chain pretending to be. I always order the spaghetti or the lasagna, and I've never once left disappointed.
Giammarco's Italian Restaurant
If I'm celebrating something, this is where we're going. The prime aged steak and the wine list make it feel like a proper occasion every single time.
Eddie Merlot's
This is my pick when I want good wine and even better small plates without making a whole production of it. The burrata ravioli is worth ordering every time, and the wine list makes it easy to try something new.
NAPA Kitchen + Bar Westerville
Old world Italian done the right way, with a full Italian wine list to match. I always leave full, happy, and already thinking about my next order of arancini.
Cardone's Restaurant & Bar
Casual, comfortable, and the kind of menu that never gets boring, this is my go to for a laid back dinner that still feels a little special. The lemon chicken and the pretzels with beer cheese are non negotiable orders every time.
Restaurant in Mason, Ohio | Lunch, Brunch, Happy Hour & ...
Floor to ceiling bookshelves, antique chandeliers, and an afternoon tea that makes you slow down in the best way. I go for the tea service and end up staying way longer than planned because the whole vibe just pulls you in.
Asterisk Supper Club
This is where I take people who want more than just a drink, they want a story to go with it.
High Bank Distillery Co. Westerville
Great cocktails, great biscuits, and a menu that never leaves me picking at the same three things. It's my pick when I want a fun night out that still has genuinely good food behind it.
Kitchen Social
This is my go to when I want a night out that isn't just sitting at a table. Bring a group, you'll end up staying way longer than you planned.
Smash Park Westerville
The ramen here is rich, comforting, and worth every slurp, especially the tonkotsu. Add a cocktail from their sake and Asian inspired bar menu and it turns into a full night out.
Ampersand Asian Supper Club
Fresh, organic, and made with ingredients you can actually feel good about, this is my go to when I want something wholesome without sacrificing flavor.
Northstar Cafe in Uptown Westerville
Sitting on that patio by the pond with a prohibition-era cocktail in hand is one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. It has this relaxed, lakeside feel that's hard to find this close to home.
The Two-One Restaurant, Bar & Patio
Fresh guacamole made right at your table and margaritas that actually taste handcrafted, this is my pick when I'm craving Mexican done well. The energy in there is fun without being too loud to enjoy your meal.
Los Altos Mexican Bar and Grill