Thisweek Community News: Great Food Debate

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Sinopsis

ThisWeek Community News host Abby Armbruster moderates debates on the central Ohio food scene, with a variety of guest panelists weighing in on what's good and what's not.

Episodios

  • Dining from a tasting menu (with Chef Josh Dalton)

    12/07/2019 Duración: 32min

    When Chef Josh Dalton moved Veritas Tavern from Delaware to downtown Columbus, he dropped "tavern" from the name and added a unique spin with the menu: a seven-course price-fixed chef's tasting option. This tasting menu allows customers to have a relaxing dining experience without needing to make any decisions, as well as lets the chefs at Veritas, 11 W. Gay St., to create interesting dishes with higher-end products, Dalton said. But if a tasting menu isn't your thing, Dalton also keeps busy with his other restaurants, Speck Italian Eatery and 1808 American Bistro, both in Delaware. Dalton joined "The Great Food Debate" podcast host Abby Armbruster for an in-depth look at juggling his daily life between the three restaurants. ==== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be

  • Dog-friendly restaurants

    06/07/2019 Duración: 22min

    According to House Bill 263, establishments that allow a person to bring a dog to an outdoor dining area must adopt a policy that requires patrons to control their dog, with a leash or otherwise; prohibit the dog in the inside of the establishment; and comply with sanitation standards in the Ohio uniform food-safety code. So where can you take your furry friends around central Ohio? Our guests, Experience Columbus senior visitor services manager Alexis Perrone and ThisWeek photojournalist Lorrie Cecil, share their favorite spots. ==== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or making dinner. This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategi

  • The work behind the perfect pastry

    28/06/2019 Duración: 45min

    People often have a romantic view of owning a bakery. Whether customers think of "It's Complicated," "Moonstruck" or another classic cinematic bakery scene, the real work required to make pastries or run a store isn't as glamorous, according to two local business owners.  This week's episode of "The Great Food Debate" dives into the work behind making pastries delicious, which treats didn't make their way to the menu and the story behind their unique restaurant names.  This week's panelists are:  - Michelle Allen, owner of MMELO Boutique Confections - Jeff Excell, owner of Fox in the Snow  Other restaurants mentioned in this episode are: - Laughlin's Bakery, (15 E. 2nd Ave., Columbus) - Dan the Baker (1028 Ridge St., Columbus) - Dough Mama (3335 N. High St., Columbus) ==== This podcast was produced and hosted by Abby Armbruster, ThisWeek social-media strategist.

  • In-depth look at starting a rooftop bar

    14/06/2019 Duración: 22min

    Rooftop bars are having a moment in central Ohio -- from Seventh Son Brewing Co. adding a retractable rooftop to their second-story space last year to the brand-new Lincoln Social Rooftop opening in downtown Columbus. For this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster discussed the work that goes into opening a rooftop restaurant and bar in a one-on-one interview with Orcun Turkay, the general manager of AC Hotel Columbus Dublin, which has VASO on its top floor. Turkay has been with the hotel since it was under development, and has seen its share of awards, including "most beautifully designed bar" in Ohio by Architectural Digest.  Listen to this week's episode to find out what it takes to create a new menu, something that Turkay and his team do at least twice a year, and if they'll bring back the snow globe-esque domes for its patio this winter. Other spots mentioned in this episode: - Lincoln Social Rooftop, 711 N. High St., Columbus - Juniper, 580 N. Fourth St., Columbus =====

  • Restaurants Inside of a Store

    31/05/2019 Duración: 35min

    Central Ohio doesn't have that many restaurants that are inside of another establishment... right? As the conversation got rolling, our panelists came up with dozens examples of delicious eats that you can find within another store, hotel or even arcade. These restaurants do not need a storefront of their own to have a big impact with our taste buds. Listen to this week's episode to find out why our panelists are urging you to #SayYesYestoNoNo. This episode's panelists are: - Dilara Casey, founder of @FerociousAppetite on Instagram - Scott Hummel, assistant manager of ThisWeek Community News, digital - Nikki Seeley, founder of the SweetlyCBUS blog Our panelists' picks for the best restaurants inside of another establishment are: - Dilara: Costco (three locations in Columbus) - Scott: Cabela's (1650 Gemini Place, Columbus, plus locations nationwide) - Nikki: Saraga International Grocery (1265 Morse Rd, Columbus, plus two more on the way) ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to ou

  • International cuisine

    24/05/2019 Duración: 37min

    So many cultures are represented in restaurants in central Ohio -- from Ethiopian (Addis Restaurant) to Somali (Hoyo's Kitchen) to French (the new Le Vieux Lyon Bakery Cafe in Reynoldsburg). Our weekly column by Gary Seman Jr., called "Table Talk," often shares the newest cuisine available for Columbus diners. For this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster speaks with three central Ohio residents who spend their time enlightening people to different cuisines, including Asian and Indian food. This episode's panelists include: - Bethia Woolf, co-founder of Columbus Food Adventures - Mita Shah, co-owner of Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream - Kevin Wang, sushi chef and owner of Akatsuki Sushi  What international cuisine would you like to see in central Ohio? ==== New episodes of “The Great Food Debate” are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet

  • Great Food Debate: Vegetarian restaurants

    17/05/2019 Duración: 31min

    We gathered four vegetarians (and one former vegan) to discuss the best vegetarian restaurants found in central Ohio.  This episode's panelists are: - Cindy Gordon, founder of the cooking blog, "Vegetarian Mamma" - Jayme Hitchcock, community manager for Yelp! Columbus  - Olivia Minnier, reporter for ThisWeek Community News - Taylor Shook, founder of the Instagram account, @CookedShook, and radio host of "Shook the Cook" for WDUB Where can you find the best vegetarian restaurant in central Ohio? Cindy's pick: Northstar Cafe Jayme's pick: Comune Olivia's pick: Angry Baker Taylor's pick: Condado Tacos ===== New episodes of "The Great Food Debate" are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out

  • Great Food Debate: Technology in Restaurants

    10/05/2019 Duración: 01h01min

    In 2019, technology can be found in nearly every aspect of the restaurant industry. From food-delivery systems such as Grubhub or Uber Eats to the equipment that can keep tabs of power outages and fridge temperatures, many restaurants now need tech gurus to run smoothly.  On this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," host Abby Armbruster talked to three people who know about the technology needed to improve the dining experience. This episode's panelists are: - Stephan Harman, co-founder of Fusian - Chris Shirer, founder of JoinMyTable - Orlando Sprockel, director of information technology for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants ===== New episodes are released every Friday. Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Have any suggestions on what we should talk about? Email us at online@thisweeknews.com or tweet us at @ThisWeekNews. After you subscribe, the latest episodes will be downloaded automatically to your phone or tablet so you can listen during your commute while working out or

  • Best New Restaurants in Columbus

    03/05/2019 Duración: 40min

    Central Ohio has an ever-evolving list of restaurants for residents to try. But which restaurant has packed a punch in less than two years of opening? Our season 2 debut of "The Great Food Debate" dives into that very question. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate" podcast, where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are:  - Erin Edwards, dining editor at Columbus Monthly magazine - Megumi Robinson, director of public relations at Experience Columbus - Nikki Seeley, founder of the SweetlyCBUS blog - Bethia Woolf, co-owner of Columbus Food Adventures The following restaurants were in this week's episode:  - Comune, 677 Parsons Ave., Columbus - Ambrose & Eve, 716 S. High St., Columbus - Antiques on High, 714 S. High St., Columbus - Philco, 747 N. High St., Columbus - Lupo, 2124 Arlington Ave., Columbus - Bulgogi Korean Restaurant, 1265 Morse Road, Columbus - Barroluco, 47 N. Pearl St., Columbus - Alpine Restaurant & Bar, 525 S. Fourth St.,

  • October is National Pizza Month (last slice)

    26/10/2018 Duración: 44min

    As National Pizza Month comes to a close, we are ending on a high note by talking to three people who create pizza toppings that are out of this world. From a mussel pizza (with mussels still in their shell) to one based on Showtime's "Dexter," we discovered how they come up with these pizzas and how they market the oddball concoctions. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we talk about the best food, drinks and more in central Ohio. Three weeks ago, we made a laundry list of the 'best ofs," from favorite deep dish to best high-end pizza found in central Ohio. Two weeks ago, we interviewed pizza shop owners from Bexley Pizza Plus, Borgata Pizza Cafe and Mama Mimi's Take N' Bake Shop about how to make great pizza and where they go to find a good slice in central Ohio. Last week, we toured the Donatos test kitchen and made three pizzas, including their most popular pepperoni pizza and the Founder's Favorite (the top choice of managing editor Lee Cochran). This episode's panelists are: • Jason Biundo

  • October is National Pizza Month (slice 2)

    12/10/2018 Duración: 44min

    Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. For the whole month of October, we are celebrating "National Pizza Month" by focusing on a different topic relating to pizza each week. Last week, we made a laundry list of the 'best-ofs," from favorite deep dish to best high-end pizza found in central Ohio. This week, we interviewed three pizza experts who own local shops in central Ohio, some of whom have national and international awards under their belt for their pizza. We asked them what they try when they're trying a new pizza joint, what kind of ovens they use to bake their pizza and whether they get sick of eating it (spoiler alert: they don't!). "Even bad pizza is better than no pizza," said Ed Bisconti, owner of Borgata Pizza Cafe and one of the expert guests on this week's episode. This episode's panelists are: • Jeff Aufdencamp, owner of Mama Mimi's Take N' Bake Pizza • Ed Bisconti, owner of Borgata Pizza Cafe • Brad Rocco, co-o

  • October is National Pizza Month (slice 1)

    05/10/2018 Duración: 36min

    How can you crown just one pizza place "the best" when you have so many categories to judge them on? We asked three pizza lovers to name their favorite local pizzerias in many sects: from the place that makes the best deep dish to the best high-end slice. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. And welcome to pizza month! America has known October to be "National Pizza Month" for more than 30 years, and with so many local pizza shops in central Ohio, we wanted to spend an entire month chatting about what makes them so great. Later in the month, we'll talk to some chefs and restaurateurs about why central Ohio has so many pizzerias -- and why they all succeed. This episode's panelists are: • Dilara Casey, founder of the Instagram account @FerociousAppetite • Jim Ellison, co-founder of Columbus Brew Adventures and founder of the Columbus food blog, "CMH Gourmand." • Vince Tornero, host and creator of "In The Record Store," a podca

  • Fusian's Stephan Harman rolls in for sushi

    21/09/2018 Duración: 40min

    In July, we dared to try the "Hot Fusian Takeover" sushi roll that combined the taste of Hot Chicken Takeover with Fusian. In this week's podcast episode, we talked to the co-founder of Fusian about why he wanted to have the convenience of a fast-food restaurant combined with delicious sushi, and what initially drew him to Columbus' food culture. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Stephan Harman, co-founder of Fusian, a sushi restaurant with locations in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and Toledo (fusian.com) • Nikki Seeley, founder of the restaurant blog "Sweetly Cbus" • Bethia Woolf, co-founder of Columbus Food Adventure • Neil Thompson, ThisWeek editor of content and special sections Where can the best sushi be found in central Ohio? • Stephan's pick: Akai Hana (1173 Old Henderson Road, Columbus) and Mr. Sushi (locations in Dublin and Gahanna) • Nikki's pick: Restaurant Tora (1330 N. Hamilt

  • Lamenting central Ohio's lost restaurants (part 2)

    14/09/2018 Duración: 26min

    With Ritzy's opening Sept. 6, we wanted to take a walk down Memory Lane and remember some of the great restaurants that used to be in central Ohio that are no longer. At one point in time, Ritzy's had 100 locations nationwide, but the last restaurant in central Ohio closed in 1991 -- until now. What other restaurants do we wish would make a comeback like Ritzy's has? This is "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This week's topic is "lost" restaurants of central Ohio. This is part 2 of a two-part episode. This episode's panelists are: •Dilara Casey, founder of the @FerociousAppetite Instagram account •Jim Ellison, co-owner of Columbus Brew Adventures •Neil Thompson, editor of content and special projects at ThisWeek Community News What restaurants from central Ohio do you miss the most? •Dilara's pick: Dragonfly Neo-V (Former address: 247 King Ave., Columbus), Whole World (Former address: 3269 N. High St., Clintonville), Betty's Fine Fo

  • Lamenting central Ohio's lost restaurants (part 1)

    07/09/2018 Duración: 25min

    With Ritzy's opening Sept. 6, we wanted to take a walk down Memory Lane and remember some of the great restaurants that used to be in central Ohio that are no longer. At one point in time, Ritzy's had 100 locations nationwide, but the last restaurant in central Ohio closed in 1991 -- until now. What other restaurants do we wish would make a comeback like Ritzy's has? This is "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This week's topic is "lost" restaurants of central Ohio. This is part 1 of a two-part episode. This episode's panelists are: •Dilara Casey, founder of the @FerociousAppetite Instagram account •Jim Ellison, co-owner of Columbus Brew Adventures •Neil Thompson, editor of content and special projects at ThisWeek Community News What restaurants from central Ohio do you miss the most? •Dilara's pick: Dragonfly Neo-V (Former address: 247 King Ave., Columbus), Whole World (Former address: 3269 N. High St., Clintonville), Betty's Fine Fo

  • Cameron Mitchell's Brian Hinshaw talks seafood

    31/08/2018 Duración: 40min

    Just before the end of summer, we're talking about where to find the best seafood in central Ohio. On this week's episode, we were joined by Brian Hinshaw, the executive corporate chef for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. He discussed which dish you should order if you aren't familiar with seafood and how the various restaurants under Cameron Mitchell ensure the freshest fish and crustaceans on a daily basis. As fate would have it, we talked to Brian just weeks before the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants' 25th-anniversary party, which is in October, to celebrate Cameron's American Bistro opening 25 years ago. The bistro is the first of Cameron Mitchell Restaurants' now 55 restaurants in 13 states. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This week's topic: seafood! This episode's panelists are: • Brian Hinshaw, senior vice president of food and beverage and executive corporate chef for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants • Neil Thompson, ThisWeek

  • Buffets = eat, repeat, repeat

    24/08/2018 Duración: 35min

    Looking for a bargain and to eat a lot of food (or both)? One of our panelists has a growing list of nearly 20 buffets that he's been to around central Ohio, so we have plenty of suggestions of where to go We talked buffets on this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate," a podcast about the best food, drinks and specialties in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Sam Clark, @ColumbusGrub on Instagram co-founder • Lee Cochran, ThisWeek Community News managing editor • Scott Hummel, ThisWeek assistant managing editor, digital • Lisa Proctor, ThisWeek community editor Where can the best buffet be found in central Ohio? • Sam's pick: Cheshire Market (5094 Cheshire Road, Galena) • Lee's pick: Massey's Pizza (nine locations across central Ohio) and Champps (1827 Olentangy River Road, Columbus) • Scott's pick: Mongolian BBQ/Cheng’s Buffet & Grill (1271 Log Pond Drive, Newark), The Olde Dutch Restaurant (12791 OH-664, Logan) and Oriental Super Buffet (445 Underwood St., Zanesville) • Lisa's pick

  • On fried chicken – you call it skin; we call it 'the crisp'

    10/08/2018 Duración: 52min

    Our staffers have loved Hot Chicken Takeover for a long time: Exhibit A, Exhibit B and Exhibit C. To indulge ourselves, we asked a member of the Hot Chicken Takeover team to tell us about their process of making fried chicken and what sets it apart from other places in central Ohio. But just because we love HCT doesn't mean there aren't others that make fried chicken oh-so-well. This week on "The Great Food Debate," we're talking fried chicken. "The Great Food Debate" is a podcast where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Dilara Casey, marketing director for Hot Chicken Takeover • Jim Fischer, assistant editor for Columbus Alive • Neil Thompson, editor of content for ThisWeek Community News Where can the best fried chicken be found in central Ohio -- other than Hot Chicken Takeover? Dilara's pick: Uncle Nick's Greek Fried Chicken (1333 Northwest Blvd., Columbus) Neil's pick: The Eagle (790 N. High St., Short North) Jim's pick: Uncl

  • Looking for a kid-friendly restaurant?

    03/08/2018 Duración: 40min

    If you want to skip a night of cooking, but need to please not only yourself but your kiddos, too, this is the episode for you. We talked to four women who gave plenty of suggestions for where to find the best kids menus and where to grab the best meal without worrying about being too loud or disruptive. Welcome to "The Great Food Debate," where we discuss the best food, drinks and specialties found in central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Bethia Woolf, co-founder of Columbus Food Adventures • Nikki Seeley, creator of @SweetlyCbus on Instagram • Julie Miller, founder of the kid-focused blog, "What Should We Do Today?" • Julanne Hohbach, editor of Columbus Parent magazine Where can the best kid-friendly restaurants be found in central Ohio? Bethia's pick: Sunflower Chinese Restaurant (7370 Sawmill Road, Columbus) Nikki's pick: Hofbrauhaus Columbus (800 Goodale Blvd., Grandview Heights) Julie's pick: Giant Eagle Market District (three locations in Columbus -- specifically mentioned: the locat

  • Put us on the patio, please

    27/07/2018 Duración: 21min

    Take advantage of the warm weather while you can by sitting on one of the dozens of patios that restaurants throughout central Ohio have to offer. Four panelists shared where you can find the best restaurant or bar patios in this week's episode of "The Great Food Debate." "The Great Food Debate" is a weekly podcast about where to find the best food, drinks and specialties around central Ohio. This episode's panelists are: • Nikki Seeley, creator of the @SweetlyCbus Instagram account • Julie Miller, founder of the Columbus-based blog, "What Should We Do Today?" • Jayme Hitchcock, community manager for Yelp! Columbus • Megumi Robinson, director of public relations for Experience Columbus Where can the best patio be found in central Ohio? Nikki's pick: Cimi's Bistro at Pinnacle (1500 Pinnacle Club Drive, Grove City) Julie's pick: Northstar Cafe (951 N. High St., Short North) Jayme's pick: Seventh Son Brewing Co. (1101 N. Fourth St., Italian Village) Megumi's pick: Basi Italia (811 Highland St., Colum

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