Skillet

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.