![]() ![]() ![]() The barbecue, which I doused with a sweet and spicy sauce, was tender and I could taste the smoke from the hours it had slow cooked. I ordered pulled pork, coleslaw, and baked mac and cheese. It does barbecue differently here with dishes like Gnocchi and Brisket and Sweet Bourbon Salmon, but it proved it can cut it with the old traditional dishes, too. Its red brick wall behind the long bar still holds old memories. Over the years, it has been a shoe store and a theater. The building itself in historic downtown Columbus is worth a visit. Smoke Bourbon and BBQ is a modern twist on that old favorite, barbecue. Banana Pudding Cheesecake that practically melts in your mouth is a winner for dessert. For my entrée, I tried a wood-grilled flatbread topped with mozzarella cheese and covered with shrimp, mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, and herbs. It was tasty and had an unusual flavor for cheese, most likely because of the syrup. For an appetizer, I had the Grilled Halloumi Cheese with roasted tomatoes, arugula, and fresh mint topped with pomegranate syrup. When I took a piece, it was still hot from the oven. Your meal starts with a large plate of homemade bread and butter to nibble on while you decide on your choices. Saltcellar, another of Buddy Nelms and Tom Jones’ restaurants, opened in February 2019. Upstairs, there is musical entertainment with popular bands. The bar is well stocked, so you have lots of choices ranging from beer or wine to a unique cocktail. I highly recommend the chocolate cheesecake. Our waiter looked as if he would be insulted if we didn’t have at least one of its special desserts. My friend loved her Grilled Wild Gulf Shrimp roasted with garlic and herbed brown butter, and served with sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes. It comes with roasted red pepper couscous. My entrée, the Unstuffed Chicken, was a delicious concoction of grilled chicken breast partnered with baby spinach and goat cheese and topped with lemon butter sauce. I tasted more crab than filling and the seasoning was just enough to make my mouth tingle. My friend and I shared an appetizer, Creole crab cake with roasted red pepper sauce and some hot homemade chips. Tom Jones, the executive chef, ensures each dish is perfect. Buddy Nelms, co-owner of the Loft, began downtown revitalization when he opened the Loft. The Loft has earned its reputation for fine dining over 25 years. Here are some of my favorites in no particular order. I was comped at these restaurants, but I base my opinions on my tastebuds. Competition is stiff, so if a restaurant is not good, it usually doesn’t last long. Columbus is full of restaurants of all types. ![]()
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