Dine-Around
The Dine-Around is a tradition of the Continuous Improvement Conference. This year it takes place Monday, April 6th. If you would like to participate, pick a restaurant, sign up at the conference registration desk, and continue your networking long into Monday evening. The restaurants were carefully chosen to represent a range of the best cuisine Columbus has to offer. You are responsible for the cost of your dinner.
The price key reflects the estimated price of a dinner with one drink and tip.
$ = $30 and under
$$ = $30–$45
$$$ = $45–$60
$$$$ = $60+
Black Point Restaurant ($$$) Steak and Seafood
Leader: Dan Bendele, IPW
570 N. High Street, 43215
Phone: (614)221.5294
Website: www.blackpointrestaurant.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.9 mile (taxi)
Black Point Restaurant is a modern steakhouse with a chef-inspired menu of signature prime steaks, market-fresh seafood, and sushi. The stylish modern decor offers a contemporary atmosphere with its enhanced interior finishes, colorful rare liquor displays, and designer furnishings. It’s part of the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse group.
Condado Tacos ($) Tacos, Guac, Beer & Margs
Leader: Jamie Parker, Process Plus Results Leadership Coaching
132 South High Street, 43215
Phone: (614)456.7444
Website: www.condadotacos.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.4 mile (walk)
Condado is all about the tacos, tequila, and margaritas and their main attraction is the build-your-own taco. You choose exactly what you want, and however many you want. Fresh ingredients made every single day – from salsas, toppings, and proteins to house-made tortilla chips.
G. Michael ($$$) Southern American Fare
Leader: Tim Riecke, Ardent Mills
595 South Third Street, 43215
Phone: (614)464.0575
Website: www.gmichaelsbistroandbar.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.9 mile (taxi)
G Michael’s Bistro & Bar seasonal menus are inspired by the South’s “low-country” flair. Each dish is innovative with it’s unique ingredients and preparations. You and your guests will feel comfortable in our often described as “relaxed-upscale restaurant” atmosphere.
High Bank Distillery ($$) Distillery and Food Pairings
Leader: Dan Marx, SGIA
1051 Goodale Blvd., 43212
Phone: (614)826.5347
Website: www.highbankco.com
Distance from Hotel: 2.6 miles (taxi)
High Bank Distillery has a full-service bar, restaurant, and game area which features elevated, casual food offerings with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and a balance of both indulgent and healthy options. They have a distinguished craft cocktail menu that features both classic cocktails and their own in-house creations. If cocktails are not your thing, don’t worry. They have plenty of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options as well.
Marcella's ($) Mid-Priced Rustic Italian
Leader: Laurie VandenLangenberg, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
615 North High Street, 43215
Phone: (614)223.2100
Website: www.marcellasrestaurant.com
Distance from Hotel: 1.0 mile (taxi)
Marcella’s is a bustling burst of Italian flavor and energy. The lively atmosphere is perfect for sharing a meal with fellow conference attendees. The dynamic bar provides a vibrant venue for sampling from a selection of 50 Italian wines served by the bottle or quartino. Begin your meal with a sampling of Italian meats, cheeses and olives. Next, try several of its signature hot and cold small plates. Then, choose from a selection of its pizzas and pastas, or one of its signature entrees.
Martini Modern ($$) Contemporary Italian
Leader: Joe Marin, Printing Industries of America
445 North High Street, 43215
Phone: (614)224.8259
Website: www.martinimodernitalian.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.7 mile (walk)
Martini Modern Italian is where timeless & innovative dining intersect, blending contemporary Italian style with classic Italian influence. Its talented chefs have created a menu featuring creative interpretations of classic Italian dishes. Pasta is made-from-scratch, mozzarella is hand-pulled to order and only the freshest ingredients are used.
Milestone 229 ($$) Elevated Comfort Food
Leader: Tony Littleton, ABCO Inc.
229 South Civic Center, 43215
Phone: (614)427.0276
Website: www.milestone229.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.8 mile (taxi)
The restaurant features elevated comfort food from a scratch-kitchen with the finest and freshest ingredients. The chef chooses many local seasonal farmers to assure the finest and freshest ingredients and to support our community. The menu includes free-range Ohio chicken, Ohio proud beef and produce from local suppliers and herb gardens.
The Pearl ($$) Upscale Tavern, Oysters & Cocktails
Leader: John Compton, Compton & Associates
641 North High Street, 43215
Phone: (614)227.0151
Website: www.thepearlcolumbus.com
Distance from Hotel: 1.0 mile (taxi)
The Pearl is a take on a gastropub. It’s a restaurant for people who love food –- the kind of food chefs love to create and enjoy. Pairing innovative culinary technique with traditional tavern fare that’s made-from-scratch comfort food. Everything, from hand cranked sausage to chorizo dust on clam chowder is simply great.
Schmidt's German Village Restaurant ($) German Food
Leader: Mike Maxon, Duggan Associates
240 east kossuth Street, 43206
Phone: (614)444.6808
Website: www.schmidthaus.com
Distance from Hotel: 1.5 miles (taxi)
George F. Schmidt opened Schmidt’s Restaurant und Sausage Haus in 1967 just around the corner from his grandfather’s meat packing plant in the German Village neighborhood. Using meat recipes from the packing days and dessert recipes from the German ladies hired to run the kitchen, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus became an instant success. It’s an unpretentious German eatery in a historic livery stable with live oompah music. Almost all long-term Columbus residents have eaten at Schmidt’s at one time or another.
Third and Hollywood ($$) Best Restaurants List, American Fare
Leader: Jenn Strang, Printing Industries of America
1433 West Third Ave., 43212
Phone: (614)488.0303
Website: www.thirdandhollywood.com
Distance from Hotel: 3.7 miles (taxi)
Third & Hollywood has staked its reputation on excellent sourcing and traditional dishes cooked uncommonly well. It isn’t exactly cheap, but the prices reflect a commitment to high quality, reliability and a no-tipping policy. If you need something to take the edge off all the CI talk at the conference, the drink menu won’t disappoint.
Tiger + Lily ($$) Pan Asian, Ramen & Cocktails
Leader: Shannon Kearney, Gill Studios
19 East Gay Street, 43215
Phone: (614)928.9989
Website: www.tigerandlilybistro.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.2 mile (walk)
Tiger + Lily uses a very personal interpretation of Asian inspired flavors with a modern twist. It uses only fresh products, exotic herbs and choice spices to create flavorful, balanced and expressive dishes. Everything is handmade, prepared from scratch and made to order with absolutely no shortcuts.
Wolf's Ridge Brewing ($$) Brewery, Upscale, Excellent Food and Atmosphere
Leader: Missy Gieselmann, Wikoff Color
215 North 4th Street
Phone: (614)429.3936
Website: www.wolfsridgebrewing.com
Distance from Hotel: 0.3 mile (walk)
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing (WRB) is a family-owned and operated craft brewery and restaurant. Stop by the dining room for a new American-inspired menu featuring the finest quality seasonal ingredients, or the Tap Room, with 20 WRB beers rotating on draft.
