Month: January 2021

Food, Music

The 614ortyPlatter – It’s Never Too Late For Chocolate

These chocolate-coated strawberries fromClintonville’s Eagle Family Candies are simply divine While most people really don’t need a reason to enjoy chocolate, the national holiday calendar gives us multiple days to at least give an excuse for indulging.  National Chocolate Cake Day just passed us by, and National Hot Chocolate Day comes at the end of the month. Other days that await chocolate lovers throughout the … Continue reading The 614ortyPlatter – It’s Never Too Late For Chocolate

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Food, Music

The 614orty Platter – Invested in Italian Village

Cosecha Cocina, one of the culinary bright spots inColumbus’s Italian Village before the COVIDpandemic forced it close in 2020. I’ve always thought Columbus’s Italian Village neighborhood was older than it was; in reality, the truth is it is and it isn’t.  The Italian Village moniker isn’t even 50 years old, but the area dates back to the 19th century.  And contrary to its current moniker, … Continue reading The 614orty Platter – Invested in Italian Village

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Culture, Food

The 614ortyPlatter – Trust Falling The Top Of The Pops

Columbus Food Adventures’ Trust Falls, such as this one fromYemeni Restaurant, has become one of our favorite pursuits One of our favorite developments of 2020 in the local food scene was one made of necessity.  Built around guided tours, Columbus Food Adventures (note: I was slated to be one of the tour guides last year) pivoted to the Trust Fall with the COVID pandemic putting … Continue reading The 614ortyPlatter – Trust Falling The Top Of The Pops

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Food

Exploring Egg-Free Breakfasts in Columbus (Guest Blogpost)

Pattycake Bakery’s Sticky Buns are but one of many delicious egg-free options available for the diner (Note: This is a guest blog post from my favorite dining partner in the whole world Kris – you can catch what she posts on her Instagram account @aimless_rambling) During the summer of 2020, I discovered that I was allergic to eggs.  I had experienced symptoms of itching and … Continue reading Exploring Egg-Free Breakfasts in Columbus (Guest Blogpost)

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The 614ortyPlatter – Toodle-oo To 2020

  Durian may or may not be your bag During the usual Times Square New Year’s Eve celebrations, I always liked to spot souvenir glasses worn by folks at the event reflecting the year to come.  2020, with its convenient round zeroes, was a perfect template for these souvenir glasses, and I remember thinking at the time that 2020 might turn out to be a … Continue reading The 614ortyPlatter – Toodle-oo To 2020

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