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Food From a Truck is the Best Food: Food Truck and Cart Fest 2011

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While the East Coast was battening down the hatches, 12,000 Central-Ohioans came out to the Columbus Commons to celebrate the awesomeness that is food truck culture.  Some of the local stand-bys were there, (Mikey's Late Night Slice, Jeni's, The Cheesy Truck) as well as some out of towners/newer offerings (Flippin' Eggroll, Kolache Republic, Lotsa Lobstah).    What follows then, is a collection of images of what turned out to be a delicious and weather-perfect evening. Taking orders at Flippin' Eggroll. Teriyaki chicken and Ruben Egg rolls. Both were delicious. Mojo TaGO had lines the whole night. But then, I think everyone did... "Meating" up at The Sublime Smoker The Paddy Wagon Pulled pork from the Paddy Wagon Scallops from The Munch Box Ladies and Gentlemen, The Munch Box. Tacos from Juniors! Lobster Rolls!!!!! Smoothies and more from Earth's Crust/Crazy Monkey A fine...

O-Y-Can't I Drink You All the Time?

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Last night, yours truly and her partner-in-crime, the Bro-in-Law hit up MiddleWest Spirits for their Wednesday evening $5 tour and tasting. If you've not heard of MiddleWest and their exceptional spirits, come on out from under that rock, find a bar that serves their OYO (oh-why-oh) products, and prepare to have your idea of clear, "flavorless" vodka redefined. Started by Brady Konya and Ryan Lang, MiddleWest is the first microdistillery in the city, and dedicated to producing distinctly local spirits: ones whose tastes reflect the very nature of Ohio, while at the same time promote sustainable manufacturing processes and encourage local enterprise. What is inspiring and most notable about Brady and Ryan is how passionate they are about product: they believe profoundly in what they're making, and they believe in making it the best they possibly can. ...And if Maxim , the Beverage Tasting Institute , and glowing write-ups in out-of-state papers , are correct, then th...