Quick Trip to Columbus, Ohio
I go to New York every few months to visit family and
friends. I almost always fly, but my friend Lynn suggest she drive back with me
and spend some time in Illinois.
I had recently received an invite to check out the new Hotel LeVeque
in Columbus, Ohio, and decided it was a perfect place to stop.
Hotel LeVeque, part of the Marriott Autograph Collection, was
opened in the Leveque Lincoln Tower in downtown Columbus.
The history of the 100-year-old building has been preserved, and even improved since the opening added additional artwork to the marbled historic building.
The history of the 100-year-old building has been preserved, and even improved since the opening added additional artwork to the marbled historic building.
We arrived late in the evening. The hotel does not have a
full restaurant open yet, but we decided to check out The Keep Liquor Bar.
It’s a very welcoming area, with leather couches and soft
lighting. It has delicate touches with go perfectly with the hotel’s décor.
They don’t have a full menu, but the bar menu was inviting.
We decided to share the Watermelon Goat Cheese Arugula Salad, a cheese
charcuterie plate, and burrata with tomatoes.
The dishes were all fresh and delicious, and went perfectly
with a glass of Sauvion Vouvray from Loire, a very light white wine with just a
hint of sweetness.
We were pretty tired and headed up to our room at
Hotel LeVeque
right after
we ate. It was quite luxurious, but also equipped with modern touches, such as
the outlets by the bed and the television ready to sync with our cell phones
for live streaming.
The beds were also extremely comfortable and we slept quite
well, with a “starry night display” on the ceiling.
We took some time to look around before heading over to
Bicentennial Park and lunch at Milestone 229.
The park has an open, modern feel, with plenty of fountains
for kids to cool off on hot days. It was especially hot when we were there and
a few grownups were also enjoying the chance to cool off.
The drink menus at Milestone 229 was very interesting and
included a lot of local spirits, wine, and beer.
It seemed like a relaxing day to enjoy one before lunch and
two caught my eye:
Royal Peach, with Crown Royal Vanilla
, peach syrup, and Peach Schnapps,
and 229 Cosmo, a blend of Pineapple Infused Finlandia Vodka, Cointreau
(Use code DRIZLYFIVE to save $5 with these links at Drizly liquor delivery) , cranberry
juice, and lime.
Royal Peach, with Crown Royal Vanilla
The warm pretzel bread with house made whole grain butter
was a perfect starter with the cocktails.
For an entrée, I had Try the Baked Vegetable Croquette with Baba Ghanoush.
For an entrée, I had Try the Baked Vegetable Croquette with Baba Ghanoush.
It sounded unique and wonderful, and it was.
Lynn had the roasted chicken with side of macaroni and
cheese, which she really enjoyed.
After lunch, we hit the road and headed to one of my
favorite stores, the Eddie Bauer Warehouse.
I happen to come across this place
about 10 years ago and I always stop when I am in Columbus.
The bargains are unbelievable, with specials every day, in
addition to the 30-50% off on everything, every day.
On this day, the deal was $12.99 for all dresses, which originally cost up to $100.
On this day, the deal was $12.99 for all dresses, which originally cost up to $100.
Lynn bought me a couple of birthday presents, as well as a
few things for herself, and we hit the road.
We had a bought six hours to go
before we were in Champaign.
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