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Thousands expected for pizza, ice cream show


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Columbus is about to be the center of the pizza and ice cream universe. The eighth-annual North American Pizza & Ice Cream Show will take place Sunday and Monday at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.The event, which is expected to draw more than 4,500 pizzeria and ice cream shop operators and feature 200 exhibitors, is a showcase for new equipment, products and technologies for both industries.The trade show, put on by the Ohio Restaurant Association, is for industry folks only, but the

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Lifestyle centers not a big part of Bravo Brio growth plans


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. sees plenty of growth potential despite the dearth of lifestyle center developments under construction.Even though much of the Columbus-based restaurant chain’s expansion in the past decade was tied to the boom in Easton Town Center-like developments, CEO Saed Mohseni told stock analysts Wednesday that there are plenty of real estate options that will allow the business to reach its goal of between 45 and 50 new restaurants in the next five years.The company

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Weather hits Bob Evans in 3Q


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Published Feb. 16, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

Increased costs and rough weather hit Bob Evans Farms Inc.’s top and bottom lines in its third quarter, causing profit to drop 14 percent, the company told investors.The Columbus-based restaurant chain and frozen food maker said it earned $15.5 million, or 51 cents a share, in the three months ended Jan. 28. That’s down from profit of $18 million, or 58 cents a share, in the same period a year ago.Third-quarter sales fell marginally to $428.6 million from $429.8 million as sales at stores

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Bravo Brio closes 2010 in the red


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Published Feb. 16, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

Sales at Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Inc. are up but the cost of going public is keeping it in the red.The Columbus-based restaurant chain reported a $6.5 million loss, or 42 cents a share, for the quarter ended Dec. 26. That compares with a $3.8 million loss, or 52 cents a share, in fourth quarter 2009. The company had more shares outstanding in 2010 than it did in 2009.The business went public in October.Sales in the quarter rose 8.6 percent to $88.3 million compared with $81.4 million in

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Restaurant Week Columbus: Tempt your tastebuds at a bargain


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Published Jan. 5, 2011 at 7:56 p.m.

M will offer 3 courses for just $35It’s wintertime and, if you’re anything like me, your wallet is a little thin post-holidays and you’re trying to eat better and start an exercise routine.But that doesn’t mean depriving ourselves entirely. We just need to make better choices – like where to eat at a bargain during [ ... ] ...

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Last minute holiday gift ideas for food lovers


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Published Dec. 19, 2010 at 4:44 p.m.

Today’s post is written by Bethia Woolf , owner of Columbus Food Adventures ... A UK native, Bethia has long been a prolific chronicler of the Columbus food scene. She began Columbus Food Adventures with the belief that the quality and diversity of Columbus’s food scene is a story worth sharing.———————————————————-Last [ ... ] ...

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Gifts for foodies


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Published Nov. 24, 2010 at 12:56 a.m.

Columbus Food Adventures gift certificate, $45-$60 ...

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The Refectory offers fine dining, fantastic service, and the chance to give and get


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Published Nov. 19, 2010 at 7:52 p.m.

Refectory owner Kamal BoulosWhen you talk about culinary traditions and fine dining in Columbus, there is one place that comes to my mind as the epitome of both. The Refectory is the most award-winning restaurant in Columbus and has received Zagat, DiRoNa and Wine Spectator Awards. As if that weren’t enough, The Refectory has [ ... ] ...

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Thanksgiving out on the town


Published Nov. 18, 2010 at 12:34 a.m.

For those seeking to unburden themselves, here's a helpful list of food professionals who'll be open, willing and able to lighten your load on Turkey Day ...

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Columbus Blue Jackets, Giant Eagle Announce Multiyear Renewal of Corporate Partnership


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Published Nov. 5, 2010 at 1:51 p.m.

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets and Giant Eagle announced today the multiyear renewal of the corporate partnership between the National Hockey League club and the multi-format food retailer. Giant Eagle has been affiliated with th ...

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