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BARLEY’S BREWING, 467 N High St, 614-228-2537. Barley’s brews its own drafts, including seasonal beers. Unexpectedly good food, from salads to pastas, mussels and more. www.barleysbrewing.com.

BASI ITALIA, 811 Highland St, 614-294-7383. Cozy bistro nestled between Hubbard and Buttles. Upscale flat-bread style pizzas and pastas with a “less is more” philosophy. Great grilled ribeye, homemade gelato, fresh family-style Italian. Dine in/Take out. T-Thur 5-10p, F-Sat 5-11p. Closed Sun and Mon. www.basi-italia.com

BENEVOLENCE, 41 W Swan St, 614-221-9330. Vegetarian fare includes made-from-scratch soups, breads, salads. Short walk from N Market. Hours: M-F 11am-8pm, Sat 8:30am-8pm. Closed Sun. www.benevolencecafe.com

BETTY’S FOOD & SPIRITS, 680 N High St, 614-228-6191. Open 7 days 11am- 2am. Popular Short North spot features attractive bar, beer and mixed drinks. Menu loaded with unique pasta and vegetarian dishes, a nice selection of sandwiches, salads, and more. www.bettysfoodandspirits.com

BLUE FISH, SEAFOOD ON THE CAP, 570 N High St, 614-232-8888. Open M-F 11-10, Sat 11-11, Sun 5-10. Fresh seafood, fish, meat and poultry. Organic Blu-Chip Crusted Tilapia, Mint OIl Marinated and Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops, Braised Striped Bass in Ginger and Asian Spices. Sushi, soups, salads.

BODEGA CAFE AND CARRYOUT, 1044 N High St, 614-299-9399. Eclectic sandwich and small plate based menu in a casual, modern atmosphere. Wine, beer and alcohol lists for dining or carryout.

BUCA DI BEPPO, 343 N Front St, 614-621-3287. Open M-T 5-10, F 11-11, Sat noon-11, Sun noon-9 Southern Italian family-style dining in a festive atmosphere. www.bucadibeppo.com

BURGUNDY ROOM, 642 N High St, 614-464-9463. Open 7 days, 3p-2:30a. Tapas and wine bar by owners of G. Michaels; twenty-five appetizers, a phone book-sized wine list, 92 wines by the glass!

CAFÉ CORNER (New owners and menu 3/06), 1105 Pennsylvania Ave - corner of 3rd, 614-294-2233. M-F 10a-9p, Sat-Sun 9a-4p. Classic deli sandwiches, signature sandwiches, salads, vegetarian offerings, soups, desserts. Weekend breakfast. Delicious box lunches (call 24 hours ahead). www.cafecornercolumbus.com

CHIPOTLE, 401 N Front St, 614-228-5488. Burritos, tacos, barbacoa and other Mexican specialties. Beer and margaritas. M-F 11a-4p. www.chipotle.com

DONATOS PIZZA, 920 N High St, 614-421-5100. Sun-Th 11a-12a, Fri & Sat 11a-1:30a. Dining room, delivery, drive thru.

DRAGONFLY neo v, 247 King Ave, 614-298-9986. Fine dining. Magdiale and Cristin have created a superb menu of vegan and organic cuisine served in an atmosphere of enchantment and serenity. Appetizers, fresh salads, entrees, organic wines and beers. www.dragonflyneov.com

EAST VILLAGE, 630 N High St, 614-228-3546. www.columbusnightlife.com

ELENI CHRISTINA BAKERY, 614 N High Street. 614-461-0021. Rigsby’s fabulous sourdough baked here, plus patries and more.

EL ESCONDIDO, 246 W Fifth Ave, 614-299-7445. Authentic Mexican specialties. Open 7 days, lunch and dinner.

FABIAN’S CHICAGO STYLE PIZZA PLACE, 691 N. High St, 614-221-8240. M-F 11-2a, Sat 12p-2a, Sun 12-12. Speciality pizzas, sandwiches, stromboli, pasta, wings, soup, salad. Beer, wine. www.fabianspizza.com

FROG, BEAR & WILD BOAR BAR, 343 N Front St, 614-621-9453. “Whimsical” bar and restaurant among the beasts with weekend live music, open for lunch and dinner. M-Sa 10:30a-2:30a, Su 4p-1a.

GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT, 401 N. Front St, 614-246-2900. Upscale casual dining and beer brewed right there. www.gordonbiersch.com

HAIKU POETIC FOOD & ART, 800 N High St, 614-294-8168. M-R 11-11, F-Sat 11-12, Sun 4-10. Fine oriental cuisine at its best, including sushi. Wine and sake list. Live jazz, patio dining. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted. www.haikupoeticfood.com

HAPPY GREEK, 660 N High St, 614-463-1111. Open 7 days, 11:30-11. Bar open late weekends. Mediter-ranean smorgasbord, including more than 25 specialities, and much more. www.happygreek.com

HYDE PARK STEAKHOUSE, 569 N High St, 614-221-2204. M-R 4:30 - 10:00 pm; F-Sat 4:30 - 11:00 pm; Sun. 4:30 - 9:00 pm. Steaks, seafood, chops, steak Kosar, steak Nicklaus. Dinner daily. Full bar. Reservations accepted. Valet parking. www.hydeparkrestaurants.com/maps/hp-cap/index.htm

JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE, 479 N High St, 614-228-3030 Lunch M-F 11:30-1:30; Dinner M-Sat 5:30-9. Cuisine of the Rising Sun grilled right where you sit.

KOOMA, 37 Vine St, 614-224-3239 Citywide renowned Japanese and Korean fusion food. Lunch and dinner M-F, Dinner Sat-Sun.

LAFOGATA GRILL, 790 N High St, 614-294-7656. M-R 11-12am, F-Sat 11- 1am, Sun 4-10pm. Lunch served Mon-Sat. Mexican food.

L’ANTIBES, 772 North High St, 614-291-1666. Dinner Tue-Sat after 5p. Exceptional French cuisine in intimate surroundings. Typical menu offerings: Beef tournedos, Fillet of salmon, Pheasant breast, loin of lamb. Imported wines/beers. Visit www.lantibes.com

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO, 641 N High St, 614-224-1414. Open 7 days. American and Thai cuisine, chicken, seafood. Piano bar. Reservations okay. www.lemongrassfusion.com

LIQUID CAFE LOUNGE, 1100 N. High St, 614-298-3000. Open 7 days. Kitchen serving 11-11. Offering an eclectic cafe-style menu at decent prices - soup, salad, pizza thins, sandwiches, deserts. www.liquidhotspot.com

MAC’S CAFE, 693 N High St, 614-221-6227. Open 7 days Noon-1:30am. Scotland on High. A pub for the neighborhood. Scotch and American food and drink. Scottish eggs, sandwiches, steak pies, specials.

MARCELLAS, 615 N. High St., 614-223-2100. Open 7 days from 4 p.m. to late. Authentic Italian cuisine includes traditional small plate menus, house recipe anti-pasti and pastas, cured Italian meats and seasonally created regional fish and meat specialities and pizza. VISIT www.marcellasristorante.com

MARTINI ITALIAN BISTRO, 445 N High St, 614-224-8259. Lunch and dinner 7 days. Cameron Mitchell Italian cuisine, urbane and tasty. Click www.cameronmitchell.com.

MICHAEL’S GOODY BOY DRIVE-IN, 1144 N High St, 614-291-8512. Open 7 days. Old drive-in diner offers breakfast all day, sandwiches and dinners. Kid’s menu, roast beef, burgers and more.

MOJOE LOUNGE, 600 N High St, 614-225-1563. Lunch and dinner entrees: chicken, duck, pork, fettuccine, veal ravioli. Sunday brunch. Soup, salad, fries. Open 7 days.

NORTH MARKET, 59 Spruce St, 614-463-9664. M 9-5, T-F 9-7, Sat 8-5, Sun 12-5. Columbus historic public market with more than thirty merchants! Outdoor farmers market Saturdays spring to late fall. Vendors selling fabulous prepared foods from around the world. Visit www.northmarket.com

NORTHSTAR CAFE, 951 N High St., 614-298-9999. Hours Sun-Thurs 7am-10pm, Fri-Sat 7am-11pm. Smoke-free restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner menus with organic ingredients. Includes grilled eggplant salads, sweet basil burritos, Italian sausage flatbreads less than $10. www.thenorthstarcafe.com

PAUL LIU'S CHINESE RESTAURANT, 570 N. High St., 614-232-8889. Hours M-$ 11-10, F-Sat 11-11, Sun 4-10.

PDR AT THE HAMPTON, 318 N High St, 614-280-3082. Fine Dining, continental menu featuring cuisine of Chef Frederick Gale. Intimate atmosphere, boutique setting in the Hyatt. Reservations suggested.

PHILLIPS & SON CONEY ISLAND, 747 N High St, 614-294-1251. M-Sat 8a-10p. Coneys, Baklava, karedopeta and rice pudding, too.

PIECE OF CAKE, 772 N High St, #104, 614-421-0399. M-Sat 8-6. Just as it sounds, delightful cakes and pastries. Offering wrap sandwiches too. www.shortnorthpieceofcake.com

PISTACHIO: SWEET KITCHEN: 680 N Pearl, behind Rigsby’s parking lot, 614-220-9070. Open W-F 10-6, Sat 9-5. Carryout pastries and desserts with unique flavor combinations and special touches. www.pistachiosweets.com

PLANET SMOOTHIE, 765 N High St, 614-297-7198. Franchise smoothies include Energy, Weight Loss, Vitamin, Cool Blended, and Protein. Open 7 days.

PRESS GRILL, 741 N High St, 614-298-1014. M-Sat 11:30-2:30am, Sun 1pm-2:30 am. Serve till 1 am 7 days. Long bar and tables line intimate space. Fine bar grub: Wings, Quesadilla, Shrimp, Calamari, Tacos, Chicken. All-American sandwiches: Burgers, Bologna, Meatloaf, Turkey, Hot dogs, Fried Egg.

RIGSBY'S KITCHEN, 698 N High St, 614-461-7888. M-Sat until 11pm. Gourmet Italian, French and American cuisine. Imported and domestic beers/wines, mixed drinks. Reservations. www.rigsbyskitchen.com

R.J. SNAPPERS BAR & GILL, 700 N High St, 614-280-1070. Fresh gourmet seafood. Maryland crab cakes, fried shrimp, snapper, steamed live lobster, cioppino. Nice selection of steak. New England ambiance. Dinner daily. Reservations suggested. Valet parking. VISIT www.rjsnappersrestaurant.com

ROSENDALES, 793 N. High St, 614-298-1601. M-Sat 6-10pm. Fine dining with focus on American regional ingredients. Molasses Stained Organic Chicken, Potato Crusted Grouper, Elysian Fields Lamb Rib-Eye. Reservations. Parking in back and valet service. www.rosendales.com

ROSSI BAR & KITCHEN, 895 N High St, 614-299-2810. M-F 11:30-2:30am, Sat 4pm-2:30am, Sun 5pm-2:30am (Dinner served until 1am). Tina and Randy Corbin, owners of the Press Grill and Club 185, along with partners Ron Criswell and Matt Leonard, offering Latin, a little Asian, Caribbean, and New American fare.

SKULLY'S MUSIC-DINER, 1151 N High St, 614-291-8856. Hours: M-F 11-2:30am, Sat Noon-2:30am Sun 1pm - 2:30am. Kitchen Hours: M-W 11-11, Th-F 11-12am, Sat 12-12, Sun 1pm-12am. ($1.50 Happy Hour 4-9.) Upscale, eclectic full grill menu: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served all day, every day. Daily specials and original recipes. Featuring a full bar and large assortment of import and domestic beers, many on draft. VISIT www.skullys.org

SPINELLI'S DELI, 767 Neil Ave, 614-280-1044. M-F 6a-5p, Sat/Sun 7a-5p. Thurber Village deli, breakfast and lunch, bakery breads, fresh bagles, creative deli-style sandwiches, pastries and catering. www.spinellisdeli.com

SUBWAY, 354 West 3rd Ave, 614-294-7172. 7 days M-Sat 10a-11p; Sun 10a-10p. Fresh, nutritious made-to-order sub sandwiches prepared just the way you like it. Nice selection of breads. www.subway.com

SURLY GIRL SALOON, 1126 N High St, 614-294-4900. 11am - 2am 7 days. Mix of downhome favorites with Southwestern influence. Meat and veggie chili, daily soup and entree specials. Beer bar with 22 premium microbrews (and two lowbrowselections!) on tap. www.surlygirlsaloon.com

TYFOON, 106 Vine St, 614-224-9219. French-Thai cuisine. 15 entrees include Wood-fired sea bass, New Zealand lamb, Thai-seasoned calamari and tuna tartar. Seafood wraps. Open lunch and dinner.

UNION BAR + FOOD, 782 N High St, 614-421-2133. Fusion of modern American cuisine and international flavors. Tandoori Chicken wings, shrimp tempura sandwich, eggplant parmigian. www.unioncafe.com

VICTORIANS’ MIDNIGHT CAFÉ, 251 W 5th Ave, 614-299-2295. A no-smoking coffee house with beer, food, live music in Victorian Village. New vegan. Visit www.victoriansmidnightcafe.com.

WHITE CASTLE, 965 N High St, 614-291-9189. Open 24 hrs. It’s White Castle. Need we say more?

ZENCHA TEA SALON, 982 N High St. 614-421-2140. Open 7 days. Tea from around the world, pastries from around the corner, come and get some Zen. http://zen-cha.com/

ZENO'S, 384 West Third Ave, 614-294-9158. Corner of Third and Pennsylvania. City's 2nd longest bar, super-friendly neighborhood atmosphere, great bartenders, good grub, including grilled chicken salad, Reuben grill, pizza and wings.

ZETA EUROPEAN EMPORIUM, 751 N High St 614-421-7122. M-Sat 10-7, Open until 8 in the summer. Greek gourmet carry-out, Bulgarian cheese, Russian spices, if it’s Eastern Euro and you can eat it, they have it!

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