The winter months means comfort food and big sweaters to hide holiday weight gain. In the comfort food department, the Bread Basics class at the Franklin Park Conservatory is all about tips and tricks to make your yeast experiments fun and delicious. As far as holiday weight gain goes, perhaps a food tour of German Village will help burn a few calories. Sure you ride in a van and eat your way through the neighborhood, but leaving the house and being out (temporarily) in the cold has got to burn something right? Right?
1. Columbus Food Adventures: German Village Walking and Tasting Tour
December 10, 2011 - March 31, 2012Saturday 2-6 p.m.
$55. Tickets must be booked in advance
Leaves from Schiller Park Community Center
1069 Jaeger St., Columbus , 43206
800-838-3006, 614-440-3177
From the website: German Village is Columbus' most historic and picturesque neighborhood; full of cobblestone streets lined with beautifully restored brick cottages and meticulously maintained gardens. Join us for our walking tour of German Village, where we'll share the sights, flavors, and history of the largest privately restored neighborhood in the country. As the home to some of Columbus' finest dining establishments, Columbus Food Adventures will give you tastes of the best food German Village has to offer. Our stops include Lindey's (voted best restaurant in Columbus) and G Michael's Bistro with its seasonal low country inspired menu. Two of our stops have been featured on the Food Network; Schmidt's (Man vs Food) and Katzinger's (The Best Thing I Ever Ate). And, of course, no visit to German Village is complete without stopping for a treat at Pistacia Vera. Our tour concludes at Barcelona, where we'll sample from their tapas offering and enjoy a cool refreshing glass of their signature sangria.
2. Culinary Class: Bread Basics
January 9, 2012Monday 6-8 p.m.
$30-$35
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 43203
614-645-5923, 614-645-8733
From the website: Learn the basics of mixing, kneading, shaping and baking bread in this hands-on workshop for kids and adults. Make focaccia, whole wheat rolls, and cheddar cheese bread. Pre-registration required.
3. Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre: Proposal Predicament
January 10 - February 28, 2012Tuesday 7-9:30 p.m.
$25.95
The Spaghetti Warehouse
397 W. Broad St., Columbus, 43215
614-464-0143, 937-287-5453
From the Website: Roses are Red, Tulips are Pink; I love you, even when you stink. Lance Anthony Lotte loves Gwen Elizabeth Verre and plans to propose to her this very evening. But Lance needs help. He calls upon his parents and friends for assistance with love poems, romantic sayings, and more. But not everyone displays joy at Lance's intention. Nothing transpires as planned. Will Gwen say, Yes, or will the evening end in disaster?
4. Restaurant Week Columbus
January 16-21, 2012Throughout Columbus
$15-$35
From the website:Restaurant Week gives you the opportunity to enjoy the very best restaurants Columbus has to offer at irresistible price points. From $15 - $35 per person, these unique three course menus are sure to tempt your taste buds at unheard of prices. Reservations are highly recommended as many restaurants will quickly book up. This is a great week to experience places you've been meaning to try.
5. Wyandotte Winery Hump Day Happy Hour!
January 25, 2012Wednesday 5-7 p.m.
Wyandotte Winery
4640 Wyandotte Dr., Columbus, 43230
614-476-3624
From the website: Looking for the happiest hour out there? Look no further! We think that making it halfway through the week is reason enough to celebrate! Come join us for $1 off wine by the glass, warm mulled wine to take the chill off or assorted wine slushies when it's hot - we also have an assortment of complimentary hors d'oeuvres for your enjoyment. Come chillax with us!
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