Memphis - Barbecue, St. Louis - Barbecue, Nashville - Hot Chicken. Some cities are known almost exclusively for a dish, restaurant, type of cuisine. I believe Columbus should be known for it's Brunch. Some of the best breakfast's I've had have been in this city. I do recommend getting there early becuase some spots can have a ridiculous wait.
I'll definitely be posting more about brunches in future posts but for now let's start with a staple, Skillet. I've been told that during the summer there are times when you can see the wait line before you even know there is a restaurant. Located in German Village inside one of the more intimate seating arragements I've come across this place has been serving up some truly amazing meals. I got there at 9:00 on a sunday and think everyone must'v been hungover. By the time I got out of there around 9:45 people were forming a line outside in 10 degree Fahrenheit weather. Crazy Folks. There couldn't have been more than 30 seats in the restaurant and it helps make for a great experience.
You get a great sense of how the staff works together to make it work. Seeing the Chef's in the back talk with servers and prepare is awesome. I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy. I don't even like Biscuits and Gravy and I must say this was a great choice. The paired 2 eggs atop 2 biscuits and smothered the whole thing in delcious sausage gravy with sausage from a local farm. I love restaurants that pair with local farms and use the local, fresh ingredients. This aspect is something all the commercialized and chain restaurants have taken from us. It might not be as cheap but this is the true American Way and I believe we should get back to it.
The service and staff were great. Super welcoming and friendly. Somewhere I'll definitely frequent and make sure I'm the early bird.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Rigsby's Kitchen
I recently moved from the South back to Ohio. I have landed in Columbus for some time and I'm really excited to explore the city and everything it has to offer.
For Valentine's Day my girlfriend and I ended up at Rigsby's Kitchen, one of the premier spots in Columbus with a great reputation for it's food and service. It was really nice to find the valet easily and not have to bear the cold for too long. First impression was poorly designed opening door made it freezing by the entrance with an irritating wind fighting it's way in and making the check in process miserable. I made the reservation a week in advance and they were quick to recognize that and seat us as quickly as possible, THANK GOD. It was jam packed and our table had me sticking out hoping not to get struck by an ongoing passer. Though a simple observation I believe they would be better off getting rid of that table!
The House Gin and Tonic was amazing and our servers were very dligent and quick to tend to any need. Our appetizers, Pork Belly and Mussels came out quick and delicious. The bread served was absolutely perfect for the mussels. I couldn't help but soak it in the au jus that came with the mussels. Simply amazing. For some reason I didn't fully enjoy the pork belly as much. It was served charred and with salsa verde and I prefer pork belly in a softer texture.
Maria ordered a beautiful Scallop dish that came with loads of vegetables. The Chef wasn't afraid to make sure our belly's were full. Her dish looked like an art piece that was carefully put together, almost one of those experiences where you don't want to mess it up because it looks so nice. I ordered the Potato Gnocchi Bolognese. I'm a sucker for pasta and a good bolognese sauce. This was absolutely perfect! I was so happy with how it came out and tasted. Really nice balance of meat in the sauce to creaminess of the potato gnocchi. Definitely my favorite dish since I've been in Columbus. I look forward to going back and trying more of the food.
For Valentine's Day my girlfriend and I ended up at Rigsby's Kitchen, one of the premier spots in Columbus with a great reputation for it's food and service. It was really nice to find the valet easily and not have to bear the cold for too long. First impression was poorly designed opening door made it freezing by the entrance with an irritating wind fighting it's way in and making the check in process miserable. I made the reservation a week in advance and they were quick to recognize that and seat us as quickly as possible, THANK GOD. It was jam packed and our table had me sticking out hoping not to get struck by an ongoing passer. Though a simple observation I believe they would be better off getting rid of that table!
The House Gin and Tonic was amazing and our servers were very dligent and quick to tend to any need. Our appetizers, Pork Belly and Mussels came out quick and delicious. The bread served was absolutely perfect for the mussels. I couldn't help but soak it in the au jus that came with the mussels. Simply amazing. For some reason I didn't fully enjoy the pork belly as much. It was served charred and with salsa verde and I prefer pork belly in a softer texture.
Maria ordered a beautiful Scallop dish that came with loads of vegetables. The Chef wasn't afraid to make sure our belly's were full. Her dish looked like an art piece that was carefully put together, almost one of those experiences where you don't want to mess it up because it looks so nice. I ordered the Potato Gnocchi Bolognese. I'm a sucker for pasta and a good bolognese sauce. This was absolutely perfect! I was so happy with how it came out and tasted. Really nice balance of meat in the sauce to creaminess of the potato gnocchi. Definitely my favorite dish since I've been in Columbus. I look forward to going back and trying more of the food.
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