March 2013

Contents

Current News

From the Grounds Up

From the Grounds Up

Can a growing crop of artisan roasters transform Columbus into America’s next great coffee town?

Taste & See

Taste & See

Coffee has roughly 1,200 flavor components—nearly three times more than red wine...

Heat Wave

Heat Wave

20-minute basics of taking beans from bag to brew

Worth the Wait

Worth the Wait

Roasting unlocks a coffee’s hidden flavors and aromas. Good brewing brings them to the cup.

Espresso Yourself

Espresso Yourself

One Line’s sliding scale of traditional, and properly crafted, espresso drinks.

UPDATE: Ground Down

UPDATE: Ground Down

Two Columbus baristas nearly made the United States Barista Championship

Restaurants

Playing to the Gallerie

Playing to the Gallerie

Recruiting veteran chef Bill Glover was a smart move for Hilton restaurant

Nothing Spared

Nothing Spared

At Ten Pin Alley, chef gets free rein in the kitchen

Malt Shop

Malt Shop

Irish whiskey gets its due with expansive new list at Claddagh

City Journal

UPDATE: Ground Down

UPDATE: Ground Down

Two Columbus baristas nearly made the United States Barista Championship

Iron Age

Iron Age

New decor shop Elm & Iron brings vintage finds to Clintonville

Arch Support

Arch Support

Columbus’ perpetual search for a catchy nickname has come full circle.

Pole Position

Pole Position

How to toss a caber in the Scottish Highland Games

Hammer Time

Hammer Time

Veteran goalie Andy Gruenebaum leads the Crew team with comedic flair

Driven Market

Driven Market

The Hills Market woos Downtown foodies with new location

Features

From the Grounds Up

From the Grounds Up

Can a growing crop of artisan roasters transform Columbus into America’s next great coffee town?

Restocking the Pantry

Restocking the Pantry

At the Mid-Ohio Foodbank, food donations are no longer synonymous with canned goods as its shelves are stocked with more fresh produce than ever before.

Departments

Ice Breaker

Ice Breaker

Meet Jack Johnson, the promising defenseman who joined the Blue Jackets lineup late last season. Does he have what it takes to turn our floundering franchise into an NHL contender?

Back on beat

Back on beat

Still dealing with the numbing effects of Bell’s palsy, local rocker Happy Chichester—known best for his one-man-band style—makes a strong return to music.

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