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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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Rotolo's Pizza
Category:
Lunch Spot
1749 W 5TH Ave
Columbus,
Ohio 43212
We always order from the Worthington location and have never been disappointed. Wonderful pizza...
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We always order from the Worthington location and have never been disappointed. Wonderful pizza every time! Always fresh ingredients and always ready or delivered on time. One of the top two pizza joints in Columbus!
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I've been a regular at El Vaquero (namely Riverside Drive location) for over 10 years. You will...
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I've been a regular at El Vaquero (namely Riverside Drive location) for over 10 years. You will not find a more casual, fun, well priced place with better food or service in Columbus. That's why is packed 7 dats a week, every week. Sit at the bar and David will get your pitcher of Margarita out quick
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This place is the type of breakfast I've always looked for and now, have found it. I order the...
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This place is the type of breakfast I've always looked for and now, have found it. I order the chickichanga every time I go to this place and I've never been disappointed. Its Whipped eggs with spicy chicken, homemade chorizo, green chiles, onion, avocado rolled in a crispy flour tortilla and topped with Vera Cruz sauce and sour cream. The service is always very friendly and very fast. Dining time never goes over 30min during the week or an hour on sunday(their busiest day). First watch is a breakfast place with a southwest/mexican twist to breakfast--there are many dishes with salsa, avacado, sour cream, etc.
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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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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...
More 1 year ago
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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I have had ice cream hundreds of times all over the country and nothing comes close to beating...
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I have had ice cream hundreds of times all over the country and nothing comes close to beating Graeter's. I would pay someone $20 for a cone that is better. All of their 20 flavors are delicious, but my favorite is the Buckeye Blitz. I am looking at their prices online here in Arizona (where I now live, I lived in Dublin, OH for 8 years) and see that it is $4.60 for a double scoop cone. I would honestly pay $12 for that same cone here in Arizona if I could get it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Pros: Greatest ice cream in the world and I'm not even being biased!
Cons: Some may say it's a little expensive, but trust me it is well worth it!
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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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Hounddog's Pizza is the best you will find close to campus. If you've ever had Plank's pizza,...
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Hounddog's Pizza is the best you will find close to campus. If you've ever had Plank's pizza, this is at least as good if not much better, depending on your taste. Be sure to get the Smokin-Joe style, as the spices really make it the best pizza around the area. If you want a sterile, lifeless atmosphere, then don't go to Hounddog's. It doesn't look like the cleanest place from the outside, and the inside might look a little worn, but don't be fooled! This place has awesome food. If you're in the area, try it at least once - you won't regret it!
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Awesome all around. The best steaks. Have to try the rattlesnake pasta ...
More 10 months ago
Awesome all around. The best steaks. Have to try the rattlesnake pasta
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