Grand Tasting Restaurants

From appetizers to entrees, salads to desserts, the restaurants showcased at the Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting represent the finest offerings by Central Ohio chefs. They bring to the table their very best work whether that means roasting a leg of lamb or placing a dollop of chocolate that melts in your mouth.

 

The Columbus Food & WIne Affair Grand Tasting is an event that showcases the expertise and art of the hospitality industry that is so stellar in this community. The foods and wines are excellent, and this event brings front and center the passion and expertise of domestic and international winemakers as well as the finest chefs in our city."

 

David Miller, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Founder - Columbus Food & Wine Affair

 

The Columbus Food & Wine Affair is coordinated and managed by a volunteer committee of members of the Central Ohio Restaurant Association (CORA) and some outstanding community partners. All of the restaurant participants are members in good standing with CORA.

 

A segment of CORA’s mission is to promote a strong and innovative restaurant industry by providing education and training, as well as community involvement and networking opportunities for our members. The Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting is an example of how the members participate together to enhance the industry, educate those in our community and support local charities.

 

Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting 2011 Restaurant Committee

     Michael Mejia, Martini Modern Italian 

     Dan Reese, Columbus Culinary Institute 

     Kay Jowitt, Doc Henderson's

     Mark Bucilla, Gordon Food Service

     Bob Himes, A Catered Event

     Nancy Brantner, Columbus Food & Wine Affair

 

The 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT designation joined the event last year.  Visit this site as more restaurants will be added often.

A CATERED EVENT - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

4654 Groves Road
Columbus, Ohio 43232
(614) 863-9281
A Catered Event offers a comprehensive selection of rental items which make your catering a total event experience. We ...
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BARCELONA - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

263 East Whittier Street
Columbus, Ohio 43206
614-443-3699

At Barcelona we work hard every day to present great atmosphere, incredible service, a warm environment, and above all,...
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BEL LAGO - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

170 North Sunbury Road

Westerville, Ohio 43081

614-891-0200

Bel-Lago is Central Ohio's first choice for casual waterfront dining. Inside our doors, you will find an elegant, yet c...
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BLACK CREEK BISTRO - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
51 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone 614-246-9662      
Fax 614-246-9662
eat@blackcreekbistro.com
Black Creek Bistro originated as an extension of our farm to enable us to continue to do what we love and give back to ...
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BRAVO! CUCINA ITALIANA - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
Lennox
1803 Olentangy River Road
 Columbus, Ohio           
(614) 291-8210     
Crossroads
7470 Vantage Drive 
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 888-3881  
Bethel
3000 Hayden Road
 Columbus, Ohio
(614) 791-1245      

BRAVO! is white-tablecloth casual dining at its best with great tasting Italian food and an inviting atmosphere under a ...
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BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
3993 Easton Station
Columbus, OH 43219
 (614) 416-4745      
BRIO brings the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to the American city. The Italians built their spacious country vi...
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C WILLIAMS BISTRO - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
26 Grace Drive
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 505-6788      
Discover this hidden gem of a restaurant in Powell Ohio.
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CIBO RESTAURANT AND BAR - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
4740 Reed Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
614-436-2426 Literally translated, ‘cibo’ means food in Italian. But culturally translated, ‘cibo’ is an experience of delectability...
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COLUMBUS CULINARY INSTITUTE - THE BRADFORD SCHOOL - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

2435 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219

614-944-4200

During the 20-month program, Columbus Culinary Institute at Bradford School students have access to 5 kitchen labs, eac...
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COLUMBUS FISH MARKET - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

1245 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, Ohio 43212
614-291-3474

 

40 Hutchinson Avenue
Columbus, OHio 43235
614-410-3474

The upscale nautical accents. The dark woods. Seafood so fresh, you must be on a coastline. Are you on vacation-aboard ...
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DOC HENDERSON’S - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

318 East Fifth Street
Marysville, Ohio
937-662-6661 

 

Creative food and tasteful ambiance wins our carefully guarded four star rating." Columbus Monthly Historic Atmosphere....
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FIGLIO’S WOOD FIRED PIZZA - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

1369 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212 
(614)481-8850

Our philosophy is simple: Start with the finest, freshest ingredients and prepare foods in an inspired and nutritious m...
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G MICHAEL’S BISTRO - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

595 S Third St 
Columbus, Ohio 43215
 
(614) 464-0575 

Welcome to G. Michael's Bistro & Bar. We are a restaurant committed to offering a unique dining experience — unlike any...
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Giant Eagle MARKET DISTRICT - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

Visit website for information on the many central Ohio locations.

Columbus Food & Wine Affair PREMIER Sponsor Founder VISIT EXECUTIVE CHEF Michael Petrecca at the Food & Wine Affair Gra...
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HAIKU POETIC FOOD & ART - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

800 North High Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-294-8168

Asian Pacific style of cooking highlighted by the freshest ingredients, paired with great wines and impeccable service....
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JENI'S SPLENDID ICE CREAMS - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

714 N. High Street 
Columbus, Ohio 43215 
(614) 294-5364 

Jeni's ice creams and sorbets are hand-crafted in small batches, using methods found in the world's finest pastry shops...
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JOHNSON'S REAL ICE CREAM - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

2728 East Main Street
Bexley, Ohio 43209 
614-231-0014 

Beginning it's 57th year as Columbus' most complete, family owned and operated ice cream store! We continue to offer ha...
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LATITUDE 41 BAR AND RESTAURANT- 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

50 North Third Street 
Columbus,Ohio 43215

614-233-7520

Weekend Getaway Sponsor Columbus Food & Wine Affair Latitude 41 is the arrival of a new cuisine - a cuisine based on th...
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LUCE ENOTECA - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
3499 Market Street
Powell, Ohio 43065
740-881-4600
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M at MIRANOVA - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

2 Miranova Place, Suite 100
Columbus, Ohio 43215

When you walk into M, Cameron Mitchell's marquee restaurant and bar, you understand. You are not just out on the town. ...
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MARCELLA'S RESTAURANT - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAUTANT - visit website

615 North High Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-223-2100

Marcella’s , is a bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy. The lively atmosphere is perfect for sharing a meal with...
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MARTINI MODERN ITALIAN - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

445 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-224-8259

It's Modern. It's Italian. It's Dining in Milan. Martini Modern Italian is a vibrant, high energy restaurant featuring ...
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MERRY MILK MAID - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

2680 Lewis Center Way
Grove City, OHIO 43123
(614) 875-9300

Happy Chicken Farms and Merry Milk Maid are proud to be a family owned and operated company. We treat our customers as ...
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METRO CUISINE CATERING AND SPECIAL EVENTS - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

6185 Huntley Road
Suite C
Columbus, Ohio 43229
614-436-6369

M etro Cuisine is a full service, fully licensed caterer prepared to handle all the details of your next special event,...
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MITCHELL'S STEAKHOUSE POLARIS - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

45 North Third Street
Columbus, OHio 43215
614-216-2333

Experience The Modern American Steakhouse. The award-winning Mitchell’s Steakhouse raises the bar again, offering the b...
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POLARIS GRILL - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

1835 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OHIO 43240
614-431-5598

Established in June 1997, the Polaris Grill showcases American cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere. A full service ...
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RUSTY BUCKET CORNER TAVERN - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

 

"A Fun, Fast, Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant & Tavern" It's what every neighborhood needs. An unpretentious, friendly...
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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

7550 High Cross Boulevard
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 885-2910

The Ruth's Chris Steak House legacy began when Ruth Fertel mortgaged her home for $22,000 to purchase "Chris Steak Hous...
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SAGE AMERICAN BISTRO - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

2653 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43202
614-267-7243

Sage American Bistro offers American Contemporary food in an upscale casual dining atmosphere. The restaurant is open T...
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SIDEBAR RESTAURANT - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website Former Brownstone 
122 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio
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STAUF'S COFFEE ROASTERS - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

1277 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 486-4479
Since Stauf's Coffee Roasters opened in 1988, their business has been built on providing the highest quality Arabica co...
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SUSHI ROCK - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website
570 North High Street
Columbus, OH 43215-2052
(614) 453-1585      
Sushi Rock is the ultimate destination for fresh sushi and prime steaks served in a trendy upscale atmosphere! Voted No...
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SYSCO - 2012 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

 

Building customer relationships requires time, effort and sincerity. For Sysco, it began with a promise to assist foods...
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THE CLARMONT RESTAURANT-2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

684 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215 
614-443-1125

Columbus Food & Wine Affair Premier Restaurant Founder Over 50 Years of Tradition and Fine Dining The Clarmont is a res...
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THE ELEVATOR BREWERY & DRAUGHT HAUS - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

161 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-228-0500

Welcome to the Elevator Brewery and Draught Haus, a revolutionary new brewpub located in the heart of downtown Columbus...
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THE REFECTORY RESTAURANT AND BISTRO - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

1092 Bethel Rd 
Columbus,Ohio 43220
614-451-9774

Columbus Food & Wine Affair PREMIER Restaurant Founder Experience the Splendor of Columbus... The Refectory's relaxed a...
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THE TOP STEAKHOUSE - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

 2891 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-8238

The Top Steak House provides a fine-dining experience from an era of the 1950's style. We have prospered by maintaining...
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THE WORTHINGTON INN - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

649 High Street
Worthington, Ohio 43085
614-885-2600

The Worthington Inn has long been considered one of Central Ohio’s most significant landmarks. The acclaimed restaurant...
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VINO VINO RESTAURANT AND WINEBAR - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

1371 Grandview Avenue
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 481-8200

For wine by the glass, bottle or flight, Vino Vino is the place to be. This quiet and relaxed winebar offers an extensi...
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VITTORIA RISTORANTE & BAR - 2011 GRAND TASTING RESTAURANT - visit website

 10241 Sawmill Parkway
Powell, Ohio 43065
614-791-8100

Vittoria is founded by Vince Romanelli and co-owned with Marty Savco & Steve Savko. The old world Tuscan style is exemp...
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