Sunday, February 16, 2014

Hubbard Grille, Columbus, OH--OSU Update!

Good and bad news… the good news is that we really liked Ohio State University (OSU) and the city of Columbus. The bad news is that we really liked OSU and the city of Columbus. Meh.

We were all secretly hoping that we wouldn't be impressed with the engineering info session, the campus, and the surrounding city. It would make Julia's decision so much easier. There are so many positives, though. They are pursuing Julia with a passion--not just with the scholarships, but with phone calls, emails, postcards, letters, etc. The honors/scholars program and their engineering career services departments are two major advantages, as well. Big school = big resources.

Chris has also applied to OSU and awaiting a decision. He liked the school too.

Any negatives? Well, it is in Ohio. :) There isn't much diversity to speak of…and Julia has to consider if she can picture herself there for four years.

The Hubbard Grille was delicious. It is located in the adorable neighborhood of Short North, 793 N. High Street, 614-291-5000.


Julia & Chris at Sloopy's Diner (OSU)

Steak salad

Caesar salad with chicken small plate

Cajun spiced mahi mahi with cheddar grits and green beans

Steak salad

Seared tuna with shaved fennel & green bean salad





Sunday, February 9, 2014

Peacock Cafe

Tonight we ventured to Peacock Cafe in Georgetown. It was lightly snowing and cold as ever. Steven and I had the ahi tuna salad, Julia enjoyed the salmon. Steven tried (and shared) the South African beef bobotie (spiced meat with egg topping). It was delicious. Julia devoured the gluten free lava cake--with a couple sneaks of the ice cream. She's been doing well trying to stay on the allergy elimination diet. (No fun, but it will pay off.)

We talked about Ohio State University and our upcoming trip. My dear friend Vera sent me a link on the top global universities--OSU is listed.

Mostly, Steven traveled down memory lane and shared some really crazy stories from when he was Julia's age. Yikes. There was also a lot of ping pong talk…which we'll hopefully play with Chris next weekend.

Restaurant info: 3251 Prospect St NW, (between N Potomac St & N Wisconsin Ave), (202) 625-2740

Recommendation: Salmon, bobotie, and ahi tuna (rare).
Scottish salmon with potatoes and asparagus
Ahi tuna salad
South Africa Beef Bobotie with mango chutney and yellow rice
Ahi tuna salad
Gluten free chocolate lava cake