Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Columbus Airport, OH

DOWNTOWN. "The menu is very seasonal and changes weekly, sometimes daily depending on my mood and what lovely things...

DOWNTOWN. "The menu is very seasonal and changes weekly, sometimes daily depending on my mood and what lovely things the local farmers have," says Alana Shock, chef and co-owner of this award-winning restaurant with her sommelier husband. As such, visiting even twice in the same week is certain to be an incomparable and unique experience. From springtime's morels to autumn's harvested vegetables, each item can be paired with a wine to complement the flavors perfectly. Adventurous tasters are invitied to try degustations available Tuesday through Thursday.

Hours: Wed-Thu 5pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

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DOWNTOWN. This smart café boasts a full breakfast menu with cooked-to-order eggs, sausage, hash browns, and...

DOWNTOWN. This smart café boasts a full breakfast menu with cooked-to-order eggs, sausage, hash browns, and omelets, along with quick Continental choices such as croissants and Danish. The staff is very helpful and friendly. An open floor plan and wide atrium windows provide a perfect view of the Columbus skyline.

Hours: Daily 6:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm

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DOWNTOWN. Start off with one of 18 martinis offered at the window-flanked island bar, then enjoy foccacia dipped in...

DOWNTOWN. Start off with one of 18 martinis offered at the window-flanked island bar, then enjoy foccacia dipped in rosemary-infused oil while choosing from a vast wine list and a menu of contemporary Italian specialties. The menu includes wood-fired pizzas, grilled polenta, seafood dishes and unique pastas such as Rigatoni con Vegetali with grilled mushrooms, garlic oil, tomatoes, pine nuts and Gorgonzola. Don't leave without trying the gooey, chocolatey bread pudding made with chopped croissants and topped with a glazed banana.

Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm; Sun 4pm-9pm

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DOWNTOWN. Not a lot has changed at "the Dube" since it made its debut on the Columbus restaurant scene back in...

DOWNTOWN. Not a lot has changed at "the Dube" since it made its debut on the Columbus restaurant scene back in the 1940s. But the draw for a mixed crowd from professor-types and students from Ohio State University, to families is the food. Reasonable prices and well-portioned sandwiches, pizza, burgers and salads, plus plenty of Greek specialties keep them coming back. The bonus: it stays open late, and the jukebox is great!

Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-1am; Fri 11am-2:30am; Sat 9am-2:30am; Sun 9am-1am

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DOWNTOWN. Another popular restaurant run by Cameron Mitchell, here he offers lobster, chops, crab cakes, and heavenly...

DOWNTOWN. Another popular restaurant run by Cameron Mitchell, here he offers lobster, chops, crab cakes, and heavenly mashed potatoes, but perhaps is best known for the dry-aged steak. Ornate high ceilings, soaring wood post and beam architectural detals, wrought iron arches and dramatic lighting add a sophisticated backdrop. The wine list is one of the best in town.

Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-9pm

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DOWNTOWN. This restaurant and brewery, located on popular High Street, is a registered historical landmark that was...

DOWNTOWN. This restaurant and brewery, located on popular High Street, is a registered historical landmark that was built in 1897. It's easy to spot thanks to its turn-of-the-century, multicolored, Art Deco elevator façade. Inside, ornate ceilings, tile floors and polished banquettes add a sense of nostalgia. Finer dining occurs in the back with patrons enjoying house specialties such as jambalaya, steak frites and Pan-Seared Walleye. A rowdier crowd congregates at the front and enjoys house brews such as Procrastinator Dopplebock, a dark lager that makes you want to put everything else off until tomorrow.

Hours: Mon-Wed 11am-Midnight; Thu 11am-1am; Fri 11am-2am; Sat 5pm-2am

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DOWNTOWN. A steady stream of downtown and Statehouse workers file in to this establishment that serves bagels of every...

DOWNTOWN. A steady stream of downtown and Statehouse workers file in to this establishment that serves bagels of every type, from cranberry orange to spinach. To compete with the chains, the independent owner offers wonderfully priced bagels and charges just a little more to add toppings such as peanut butter, hummus, or various cream cheeses. Eat on the run or sit at the bar and people watch. Come back for lunch and you can choose your salad ingredients from an extensive salad case ­ a server will then toss your selections for you in a big silver bowl.

Hours: Mon-Fri 6:45am-2:30pm

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GRANDVIEW. Named after the great classical composer, this café serves tasty desserts expertly prepared by the hands...

GRANDVIEW. Named after the great classical composer, this café serves tasty desserts expertly prepared by the hands of a pastry chef and bakers trained in Europe and often accompanied by live music on the piano. Classical and jazz pianists play regularly for patrons who flock to munch on homemade pastries, schnitzel or sandwiches. Mozart's also offers an array of coffee drinks including cappuccino, café latte, café mocha, café au lait and espresso.

Hours: Tue-Thu 7am-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 7:30am-11pm; Sun 8am-5:30pm

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GERMAN VILLAGE. One of the top draws in charming German Village, Lindey's serves steak and pasta dishes in an elegant...

GERMAN VILLAGE. One of the top draws in charming German Village, Lindey's serves steak and pasta dishes in an elegant atmosphere with views of tree-lined cobblestone streets. Start with calamari and shrimp fritto misto and follow with veal saltimbocca, mushroom risotto, or extra-thick New York strip with garlic mashed potatoes. An extensive wine list and an ever-changing selection of classic desserts such as bananas Foster round out the menu.

Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

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DOWNTOWN. This is the best lunchtime deli in Columbus, but breakfast (available until 10:30 on weekdays and 2pm on...

DOWNTOWN. This is the best lunchtime deli in Columbus, but breakfast (available until 10:30 on weekdays and 2pm on Sundays) is also a treat. Fresh-brewed coffee, sticky buns hot from the oven, cheese blintzes with preserves, hearty breads and bagels, and smoked fish breakfasts beckon people to stop in. Relax in the dining area and then browse the extensive, informative retail store for oils, preserves, cheese, and other staples.

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8:30pm

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