columbus. the capital of all things o-h [i-o!], a.k.a. 6-1-4 fabulousness. i had the lovely opportunity of spending a weekend with my bestie (and some fam) in the big ol' round-on-the-sides-"hi"-in-the-middle buckeye capital. from a lax friday evening dinner at one of cameron mitchell's finest to a jeni's ice cream hit-n-run en route to the airport, i was finally "home" and my heart was ever so content.
dinner. cap city fine diner. before you go, do note that this is not your average 1950s reenactment. this is a modern day, streamline, contemporary fix on the old-school version that we picture in poodle skirts and saddle shoes with jukeboxes all the way in the back by the restrooms. i got the salmon, but my girlfriend got their housemade meatloaf...buttermilk-chive mashed potatoes, wild mushrooms, broccoli, chili onion rings and BBQ gravy. oh. my. gosh. definitely not what i was expecting. i mean, who likes meatloaf anyway? just the sound of its name is unappetizing. but once you close your eyes, your taste buds find this ironically similar rendition of something you tasted when you were little, (and usually served by an older female relative threatening your unborn children if you refused to eat it) tastes out-of-this-world delish. weird coincidence or maybe déja vü? but definitely worth a try.
cap city fine diner. 1299 olentangy river road. columbus, oh 43212. 614.291.3663.
snack. jeni's ice creams. move over coldstone, pinkberry, and yes, you too, maggie moo. if you haven't experienced the pure gloriousness of jeni's [splendid] ice creams, you are surely missing out on one of the top 3 joys in life. (i have not yet figured out what my other 2 joys in life are thus far; all i know is that being in the top 3 is die-hard and damn good.) artfully flavored with fresh ingredients found only in ohio (yay!) countrysides, jeni's ice creams are made with tlc galore. i immensely enjoyed one fine scoop of the bananas & honey: a contemporary riff on one of the vintage ice cream flavors - banana. perfectly ripened bananas, ohio honey (double yay!), a touch of vanilla bean. i also added a single scoop of the pistachio & honey: pure and true pistachio flavor; very lightly sweetened for a savory finish. yum. if you're not into housemade sugar cones (who are you?!) they also have a variety of macaroons. and if you're one of those crazy people like me and have this uncanny ability to never make up your mind, they offer samples of whatever your little heart desires! extra snaps for the chalkboard wall, lighting that resembles vintage glass milk bottles, and their stellar ice cream delivery whippersnapper.
jeni's ice cream. 4247 north high st. clintonville, oh 43214. 614.447.0500. and if you're lucky - at a grocer near you.
handmade pom pom draped decor
glass milk bottle lighting
macaroons with splendid ice cream fill
chalkboard wall
jeni's ice cream delivery whippersnapper
shopsies. the swanky abode. this place is like walking into your grandparents 21st century newly renovated basement filled with all of their old stuff from back in the day. ranging from a room filled with old lamp stands with missing shades, old cameras and movie projectors, cross-country license plates, vases and glassware, mason jars, to much furniture galore - this store-found urban boutique is a preservation of all lifestyles from various eras once endured with the hope of being part of many joyful environments in the future that lies before them. this place is one-of-a-kind original, and an icon for those to come. my personal fave is the roy-g-biv wall of colorful spray paints and the beautiful mural that perfectly exemplifies their artistic flare. anyone ages 25 to 125, or those that exist outside of this age generalization but have impeccable taste, will walk into this store and feel like they are inside of a time machine that is transporting them chronologically throughout their past and introducing them to present day style.
the swanky abode. easton towne center. 4230 the strand. columbus, ooh 43219.
murano glass vases
cardboard lettering
old signage lettering
spray paint, various colors
vintage lamp stands
brunch. northstar café. holy smokes, you will never experience something so amazing. this contemporary new american cuisine with an organic (pun totally intended) feel is a breath of fresh air, fresh food, and fresh service all in one. their imaginative and extensive menu, all lovingly made with a healthful emphasis, will leave your tummy feeling full and your taste buds pleased. we had the prosciutto and poached eggs: green field farm eggs and prosciutto di parma on toasted rosemary focaccia with parmesan for $11, yes e-l-e-v-e-n! dollars. we also split one single ricotta (with banana topping) pancake for $4.50. independently, i enjoyed a fresh-squeezed oj while my pal had their house-made ginger ale, and her finacé - their legendary "richest organic coffee in town."
northstar cafe. 42441 north high street. columbus, oh 43214. 614.784.2233.
prosciutto & poached eggs
single ricotta pancake
and just for kicks (and because he is so, so handsome)...
my goddog, rufus.
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