The WCBE Delicious Donor Program is a community of local and national restaurants that donate meals to WCBE in support of fund drives, VIP events, and other social gatherings and occasions. The Delicious Donor Program thanks our dedicated food donors through a variety of media outlets, helping to promote their restaurants in return for their support of central Ohio's NPR station.
To become a food donor, please contact: Jim Coe (614) 365.5555 ext. 227
FALL 2011 DELICIOUS DONORS Below is a list of local businesses that are donating food to help keep WCBE staff and volunteers energized during the fall 2011 membership drive. We appreciate their support! This kind of generosity from the central Ohio business community truly helps WCBE remain a vital service! Please visit these restaurants and tell them WCBE sent you!
Alana's Food & Wine
Alana's Food & Wine serves what Alana describes as "Food of Love". The emphasis is on French cuisine complemented with many international flavors. The menu is seasonal and changes often and includes Smoked Salmon Cheesecake with Green Onion Coulis, Pan Seared Squitee, and Thai Curried Chicke Peas and Butternut Squash.
Basi Italia Basi offers Italian & Mediterranean entrees, full service dining, and a carry out and catering menu. "Steaming plates of sumptuous food on intimate tables; friends and neighbors eating... and sharing their experiences" is a part of the Basi experience. Entrees include Grilled Endive, Rigatoni Salumerie, and Shrimp Fra Dialvo. 811 Highland Street Columbus, OH 43215 Tel: 614-294-7383 http://www.basi-italia.com/
Betty's Fine Food and Spirits Betty's Fine Food and Spirits, located in the heart of the Short North Arts District, is a cozy neighborhood hot spot serving up heaping helpings of Ohio comfort food including soups, salads, appetizers, and a variety of sandwiches. 680 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43215 Tel: 614-228-6191 http://www.bettyscolumbus.com
Creole Kitchen With more than 30 years of professional cooking experience, Chef Butcher at Creole Kitchen serves up Louisiana favorites! The menu is all Bayou: Seafood jambalaya, fried gator, tasso gumbo, fried catfish Creole, and, of course, red beans and rice! They also serve entrees including their Chicken Andouille Jambalaya, Creole Fettuccini, and Tilapia Po Boys. 1052 Mt. Vernon Plaza Columbus, Ohio 43203 Tel: 614-372-3333 http://www.creolekitchen.biz/
Dirty Franks Hotdog Palace Dirty Frank's cooks up a variety of hotdogs with a plethora of toppings to please both the carnivorous and vegetarian appetite, including the Seol Dog made with Kim Chee, mayo and sriracha drizzle and the Ohioana, topped with spicy corn relish and a dash of celery salt. 248 S. 4th St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 Tel: 614-824-4673 http://dirtyfrankscolumbus.com
Flat Iron Bar & Grill "Treat yourself to the bold tastes of Cajun, Creole, barbecue, and low country cuisine at our unique Arena District bar and diner. Where you'll find that we're serving up an atmosphere that's every bit as flavorful as the food." Flat Iron services up a variety of soups, barbeque sandwiches, appetizers, and more! On the menu: Roulade of House Smoked Salmon Creme Fraiche, and the House Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich. 129 E Nationwide Boulevard Columbus, Ohio 43215 Tel: 614-461-0033 http://flatironcolumbus.com/
Harvest Pizzeria This pizza establishment allows you to get creative when you pick your favorite pizza by serving up a variety of toppings! Choose from many salads, and pasta dishes including their Warm Ricotta with Crostini, and desserts like Butterscotch Budino. 495 S. 4th St. Columbus, Ohio 43206 Tel: 614-824-1769 http://harvestpizzeria.com/
The Jury Room The latest addition to the Betty's Family of Restaurants, the Jury Room serves up unique dishes like their Truffle Fries, Grilled Octopus, Pumpkin Pasta, as well as savory Roasted Ohio Chicken, and the Jury Room burger. 22 E. Mound St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 Tel: 614-220-0964 http://juryroomcolumbus.com/
Katzinger's Delicatessen Katzinger's in German Village is described as an "insanely busy one-of-a kind deli" that hosts a varied menu of sandwiches, an array of homemade salads and desserts, deli catering, and specialty foods. Menu items include the Katzinger Ruben, and the Grilled Chicken Aritchoke Salad. 475 S. 3rd St. Columbus, OH 43215 Tel: (614) 228-DELI (3354) http://www.katzingers.com/
King D's Mac 'N Cheese A new catering service to Columbus, King D's Chef David Johnson whips up a variety of comfort food favorites, including barbeque chicken, macaroni and cheese, and King D's very own Smackin' Ribs. King D's serves the central Ohio area, and can cater for up to 25 people for various occasions. (24 hours advance notice for service requested) Tel: 614-679-6852 Novo Terra Farms Novo Terra, located near Rickenbacker is a transitional organic farm. Novo Terra provides fruit and cream filled pastries, cheese cake strudel, and their signature Cream & Sugar Pie! 1263 E. London Groveport Rd Lockborn, Ohio 43137 Tel: 614-497-3581 Email: organicgothicdave<at>yahoo.com
Surly Girl Saloon The Surly Girl offers "comfort food made with love and served with a side of sass". Menu items include various appetizers, entrees, pastas, pizzas, soups, "Surly Sandwiches", wraps, beverages and many other foods to choose from! 1126 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43201 Tel: 614-294-4900 http://surlygirlsaloon.com/
Starbucks Starbucks purchases and roasts high-quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment, primarily through its company-operated retail stores. Starbucks also produces their VIA Ready Brew, made with the highest-quality, ethically sourced 100% Arabica beans. In addition to sales through company-operated retail stores, Starbucks sells whole bean coffees through a specialty sales group and supermarkets. (Various Columbus stores, including the Clintonville, Bexley, OSU, Lennox, Lane Avenue, Grandview 5th Ave, and E. Broad Street locations.) http://www.starbucks.com/ http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator
Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails A downtown neighborhood bar featuring Ohio Comfort Food, great local and not-so-local music. Cafe Brioso coffee and delicious pies. "Located in the hear of downtown Columbus: The Indie Art Capital of the World!" 73 E.Gay St. Columbus, OH 43215 Tel: 614-221-8300 http://www.tiptopcolumbus.com/
The WCBE Delicious Donor Program is a community of local and national restaurants that donate meals to WCBE in support of fund drives, VIP events, and other social gatherings and occasions. The Delicious Donor Program thanks our dedicated food donors through a variety of media outlets, helping to promote their restaurants in return for their support of central Ohio's NPR station.
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