Food Traveler Magazine Winter 2013 | Page 125

Winter Southern Style served across the Southeast, in the home-grown successes of Harvey’s and Sweet Peppers Deli, now a fast-casual franchise up and comer. Wi t h s o m a ny a t t ra c t i o n s t o enjoy—history, recreation, shopping— sometimes you may simply want to recharge with a great cup of coffee. In that case, follow your nose to the rich aromas of one of city’s terrific coffee houses. At Beans and Cream, the baked goods made by a local Mennonite community are absolute heaven. No trip would be complete without a meal at Umi’s Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, where the delicate perfection of the sushi is perfectly complimented by the spare drama of the Asian-themed setting. Deep South meets Far East in spectacular style. That’s the culinary genius of this city—history, cultures, traditions and flavors all blend beautifully. No wonder when the curtain closes on your Columbus visit, you’ll say Encore! In Columbus, history runs deep, while traditions are refreshed and reinvented with every new crop of food lovers. CJ’s Italian Bistro