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Stories by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer journalists, with AI summarization

Looking for popular dishes offered by local Columbus restaurants? Look no further. These stories will help you find your next favorite local dish.

From local staples, to spins on dishes that are loved everywhere, here are a few stories to check out:

1. How this local restaurant reinvented a classic Columbus dish

2. We ate a 3-course, Cajun-inspired meal at this Columbus restaurant. Our review

3. I think these are the best french fries in Columbus. Prove me wrong.

Check out these stories below!

Country Captain Soup, pictured Oct. 16, 2025, is among the many soups on the rotating soup menu at Parker’s Pantry, 1815 Garrard St., in Columbus. By Mike Haskey

NO. 1: HOW THIS LOCAL RESTAURANT REINVENTED A CLASSIC COLUMBUS DISH

A local restaurant decided to take a unique spin on a classic Columbus dish. | Published October 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jordyn Paul-Slater

Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison put together a three-course, Cajun-inspired lunch at Hank’s Bar & Grill, 1037 Broadway in downtown Columbus, by ordering the Cajun Nachos, Cajun Burger and beignets, pictured Oct. 21, 2025. By Mike Haskey

NO. 2: WE ATE A 3-COURSE, CAJUN-INSPIRED MEAL AT THIS COLUMBUS RESTAURANT. OUR REVIEW

A building as red as the Georgia Bulldogs’ jerseys on a Saturday night stands in downtown Columbus with enough TVs inside to watch any college football game you want. | Published October 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

Ledger-Enquirer reporter Kelby Hutchison says the best french fries in Columbus are the dill fries at The Mix Market, pictured Nov. 6, 2025. By Mike Haskey

NO. 3: I THINK THESE ARE THE BEST FRENCH FRIES IN COLUMBUS. PROVE ME WRONG

If you’ve been reading my food reviews over the past few years, you know one food group I hold in high regard is french fries. | Published November 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Kelby Hutchison

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.