Columbus, Indiana recommendations?

[insalatacaprese]

Hi all,

I am heading to Columbus, Indiana from Chicago for a random roadtrip to check out the architecture. Does anyone have lunch/dinner/breakfast recommendations?

Thanks in advance.

[nsxtasy]

I almost visited Columbus last month. My advance research on another board turned up two recommendations: Bistro 310, which is a contemporary American bistro, and Smith's Row, whose cuisine leans towards Italian/Mediterranean.

[Bret Beall]

I definitely have to second Bistro 310 ... have had great meals there since they've reopened, and also in their original location in the Commons. Only ate at Smith's Row once, and it was hugely disappointing. Had a nice meal (basic pub fare) at Power House Brewing Company, http://powerhousebrewingco.com/. And for a throw-back to an old time ice cream parlor, visit Zaharako’s Confectionary, http://zaharakos.com/.

Anytime is a great time to visit Columbus, but I especially enjoy the summer time when the gardens are in full bloom. And, the Saarinen-designed Miller House is "supposed" to be open during the summer of 2011. It is now being administered by the Indianapolis Museum of Art; they may have information on their website, http://www.imamuseum.org/, but I haven't checked recently. FYI, some good food in Indianapolis, too.