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Finerepast visits Cardone’s and gets scooped by Jared

Posted on May 31, 2008 by Andy

Italian Sausage and Peppers at Cardone’s After all the hype in the Columbus Dishrag, err, uhh, I mean Dispatch, I had to head on over to Cardone’s at 377 W. Main St. in Westerville, Ohio. Apparently, many other customers were … Continue reading →

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Ying’s Teahouse and Yum Yum

Posted on October 4, 2007 by Andy

Pork Dumplings at Ying’s Teahouse and Yum Yum FineRepast finally made it over to Ying’s Teahouse and Yum Yum in Clintonville, Ohio. Ying asked me what I wanted and I said – “Only the best!” She said that many Americans … Continue reading →

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Colin’s Coffee – a fine cup of java

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Andy

I recently made my first trip over to Colin’s Coffee in Upper Arlington. I hadn’t been there since it was originally Brewster’s. I was greeted by the man, himself, Colin Gowel. Colin served me up a cup of their coffee … Continue reading →

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Hey Mom, there’s a spider in your iced tea

Posted on September 22, 2007 by wyliemac

I kid you not. This spider was as big as a quarter. It was dead. And it was in my wife’s iced tea. And lucky for the restaurant, they comped her meal, gave us free desert and gave us $10 … Continue reading →

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Otie’s Old Hilliard Inn & Pub is a great place to eat

Posted on September 13, 2007 by wyliemac

So I wanted to go to the CU meetup last night, but got busy with the family. We were in Hilliard dropping off our clothes for the Paper Doll Children’s Consignment sale, so afterwards we grabbed dinner at Otie’s Old … Continue reading →

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FineRepast drops in on BOMA

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Andy

FineRepast visits Columbus’ BOMA and feels hipper for doing so BOMA doesn’t come to life until late in the evening. This is true of its patrons, its staff and of some of its modern artwork. Arrive before dusk and the … Continue reading →

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FineRepast goes to Philly for Fine Dining – Alma de Cuba

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Andy

Now this is a Mojito (a la Alma de Cuba), Columbus! Fine Repast traveled to Philadelphia for some fine dining and we found it at Alma de Cuba. Above is pictured a Mojito like you won’t find anywhere in Columbus. … Continue reading →

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Maca Cafe – Fine wine and tapas in Powell

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Andy

Shrimp sauteed in garlic and olive oil at Maca Cafe in Powell, Ohio We sampled a quartet of fine tapas at Maca cafe including the above pictured shrimp, Roasted Tomato and Pesto Soup, Flatiron Steak and Stuffed Peppers. Good eats … Continue reading →

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Californication is a promising show

Posted on August 29, 2007 by wyliemac

I was just talking with my wife about all to good shows on Showtime. Trouble is, we never see them, because we’ve been conditioned to watch the HBO shows. I’ve seen bits of shows. Like Weeds. And I’ve always liked … Continue reading →

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