6 Columbus-area restaurant, food stories that will help you find your next place to eat
Columbus has a range of interesting food options to try right now, some tried and true favorites and others brand new. If you want classic fare with a twist, check out the new menu at Skipper’s Restaurant, which now combines Chester’s BBQ favorites like catfish plates and beef tips with seafood classics. For modern takes on Mexican food, Me Encanta on Broadway offers creative dishes like Ribeye al Pastor, Lamb Chops, and Churro Cheesecake, all served in a renovated, art-filled space.
Fans of comfort food can compare Scrambled Dogs at places like Southern Roots Country Store and Dinglewood Pharmacy, both well-ranked in a recent city taste test. Those looking for sweet treats can sample Mexican conchas, Mantecada, and other pastries at Chilango Pride Bakery, which has become popular for quality and affordability.
NO. 1: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN 2 ICONIC COLUMBUS RESTAURANTS GET TOGETHER? THEY CREATE THIS NEW MENU
A favorite seafood restaurant has leased their space to a popular BBQ business, blending their dishes for a fresh eating experience in town. | Published February 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater
NO. 2: RAVE REVIEWS FOR THIS NEW COLUMBUS RESTAURANT, BRINGING MODERN TWISTS TO LOVED CLASSICS
“We tell the kitchen to cook like you’re doing it for your family members,” the general manager said. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater
NO. 3: WHO HAS THE BEST SCRAMBLED DOG IN COLUMBUS? WE TRIED 6 FROM AROUND THE CITY AND RANKED THEM
A Scrambled Dog is an iconic Columbus dish that typically includes a hot dog bun, a chopped hot dog, chili, pickles, onions and oyster crackers. | Published March 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
NO. 4: ‘THE BEST KOREAN RESTAURANT IN COLUMBUS.’ WE DECIDED TO GRAB LUNCH AND SEE IF IT’S TRUE
John F. Greenman, former president and publisher of the Ledger-Enquirer, called it “The best Korean restaurant in Columbus.” | Published April 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison
NO. 5: ICONIC COLUMBUS RESTAURANT PLANS REOPENING ‘FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ASKING.’
For fans of meat-and-threes and Southern homestyle cooking, this is good news for you. | Published April 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater
NO. 6: HAVE A SWEET TOOTH? HERE’S OUR REVIEW OF THIS HIDDEN GEM OF A BAKERY IN COLUMBUS
Ledger-Enquirer photo chief Mike Haskey treated colleagues to these sweet treats. Between mouthfuls and during mouthfuls, they told him what they thought. | Published April 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mike Haskey…