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I was originally hired as a delivery driver in Fall of 1987 when I transfered to Ohio State from...
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I was originally hired as a delivery driver in Fall of 1987 when I transfered to Ohio State from University of Cincinnati. There was an Adriaticos at UC also, and I think that is where the 1st restaurant was started, Jefferson Ave. The manager of Adriaticos in Columbs was a delivery driver at the Adriaticos in Cincinnati, Bill Davidson. I knew hm at UC and we partied together. When I transfered to Ohio State, I went in to get a job, and who should I see when I went in to apply but Bill Davidson! He immediately gave me a job as a driver. Bill eventually left and a few more managers came and went. One day the owner, Greg Fortney came in for what I think was a suprise visit to inspect the restaurant in Columbus. He fired the manager and asked me if I would like to become the new manager. I said, sure!
It was at the end of the school year around June 1988. There was not a lot of business at the time because the students were all gone. There were only about 2 other employes, so I hired my best friend at the time, Mark Jobe, to be my assistant manager. I eventually hired the whole staff and most of these great people continued to work there for years.
The pizza was always very good and we started branching out into other things like breadsticks and I think we even had spaghetti for a while. It was not a very fancy restaurant, but I knew it was the best pizza I had ever tasted and I knew it would eventually bve discovered for it's great tasting thick crust pizza. I've never found better anywhere.
Pros: STILL THE BEST PIZZA I'VE EVER HAD, AND I MADE IT!
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Trattoria Roma
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Local Favorite
1447 Grandview Ave
Columbus,
Ohio 43212
My girlfriend and I just celebrated our one year anniversary and I wanted to take her somewhere...
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My girlfriend and I just celebrated our one year anniversary and I wanted to take her somewhere romantic. This is the place. The service was outstanding and the food was just as good. I had the Pollo Devolo (pardon my atrocious spelling and I cant quite remember the name) and my girlfriend ordered the smoked salmon ravioli which was out of this world. They even put two little candles on our desert (if you like chocolate, the Pots de Creme is heavenly). They offer a great wine list and the servers are very knowledgeable about everything on the menu. One of my favorite romantic restaurants in Columbus so far!
Pros: Food, ambience, service
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I was a little skeptical to try Nancy's, not because I thought the food wasn't good, but because...
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I was a little skeptical to try Nancy's, not because I thought the food wasn't good, but because it's always so busy. A bit of advice: try it in the summer when OSU is on break. Trust me, the food will be just as good and you won't have to wait or be hurried out. Monday and Thursday the special is chicken and noodles and the portions are more than you can eat.
Pros: Great service, Great food, Cheap
Cons: You might have to wait for a seat
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I went to this restaurant on valentines day so they had a preplanned menu. All of our dishes were...
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I went to this restaurant on valentines day so they had a preplanned menu. All of our dishes were excellent and our service was good. It is quite expensive but it is worth treating youself to
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Rubino's Pizza
Category:
Local Favorite
2643 E Main St
Columbus,
Ohio 43209
Upon walking in, you are immediatly caught up in the family atmosphere between the customers and...
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Upon walking in, you are immediatly caught up in the family atmosphere between the customers and the staff. A cozy dining area next to the open kitchen area, gave the holiday feel of sitting at the kitchen table while the family prepared a meal. It was obvious that the place was seeing lots of repeat business (always a good sign). Even though there was no delivery, the line of pick up orders was un-ending. We had Pizza and salad. The large salad was big enough for four, with fresh sliced cheese. The pizza was the thinnest I have ever had. In times of heatlth and diet, it was a welcome change. We found it crisp and evenly cooked without the extra dough filler. Toppings were plentiful. No tomato topping however. We saw others getting pasta. The single portions looked huge. I think the regulars knew something that we didn't.
To see two pizza restaurants right next to each other, tells me that we made the right choice.
Pros: FOOD,SERVICE, VALUE
Cons: Small parking
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Betty's is soo good! They have the BEST spin artichoke dip I have ever had! The place is just...
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Betty's is soo good! They have the BEST spin artichoke dip I have ever had! The place is just realy cute and casual.
Pros: greattt food
Cons: not much seating
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tropigal99 is right, the sunday morning roll is AMAZING! Also try the Dynamite roll!
Best...
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tropigal99 is right, the sunday morning roll is AMAZING! Also try the Dynamite roll!
Best original rolls you will find anywhere.
Its never been the BEST service but I have never had bad service.
Try the lychee martini!
Pros: SUSHI
Cons: Can't go without spending $$$$
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Indian Oven
Category:
Local Favorite
427 E Main St
Columbus,
Ohio 43215
This place is great, takeout is excellent. I highly recommend the platters, both the vegetarian...
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This place is great, takeout is excellent. I highly recommend the platters, both the vegetarian and non. The Navrattan Khorma is divine.
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Basi Italia
Category:
Local Favorite
811 Highland St
Columbus,
Ohio 43215
I loved the wine and menu. The back patio is awesome and the atmosphere inside was super nice. The...
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I loved the wine and menu. The back patio is awesome and the atmosphere inside was super nice. The cannoli was awesome as well as the lobster pasta.
Pros: cannoli
Cons: tight space
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Awesome all around. The best steaks. Have to try the rattlesnake pasta ...
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Awesome all around. The best steaks. Have to try the rattlesnake pasta
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