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On the Map
by Sir Thomas the Alcohol Man
When the city's namesake, Christopher Columbus,
returned to Spain bearing previously unknown ingredients and flavors
from the New World, he docked in Barcelona, which is situated at
latitude 41.
That coordinate inspired chef Dean James Max to open his third
restaurant, and bring chef Tony Miller on board, as the two created
a menu that features local ingredients. "There are so many great
producers of pork and beef and chicken and game, there's no need to
ship from outside," Miller said.
Located Downtown in The Columbus, a Renaissance hotel, Miller feels
that Latitude 41 is perfectly placed for the future.
"The ownership wanted to make this something really modern, really
hip," he said. "If you look at other big cities, this is where the
trend is, the hotel / restaurant / bar where you can come hang out -
great wine list, vodka, whiskey list, awesome food."
Bar 41 is separated from the restaurant and has its own unique feel.
A Chihuly sculpture hanging from ceiling is the focal point of the
bar area. Comfortable high-back couches line the walls while soft
lighting rings the edges.
There's even a sitting area with a fireplace to provide an
extra-cozy feeling. "When all the condos come along, people are
going to be using this as their 'watering hole,'" Miller added.
The cocktail menu is filled with selections that are created with
fresh ingredients and house-made purees. The signature Latitude
Longitude ($7) is a combination of Captain Morgan Spiced Rum,
pineapple and orange juice, grenadine and Myers Dark Rum.
Other popular drinks include the Blackberry Mojito ($7) and Spiced
Apple Martini ($8).
The wine list includes 127 selections, conveniently organized by
price. Bottles are separated into $21, $31, $41 and the
more-expensive Dean's List; there are also 14 wines by the glass ($6
to $10). There are five beers on tap ($3.25 to $3.50) and 25 bottled
beers.
There is a small bar menu with starters and sandwiches, but the full
restaurant menu is also available.
At the bar, one popular choice is the Korean wings ($5 for six,
$8.50 for 12). "We use a sweet chili paste and a Korean bean paste.
A little sweet, a little spicy, a great balance against the wings,"
Miller said.
He also recommends the Madras Dusted Curry Calimari ($10), which
uses an orange cardamom lassi as a sauce. The artisan flatbreads
have become a signature item too and, after tasting the Goat Cheese
and Applewood Bacon Flatbread ($9), it's easy to see why.
February 15th, 2007
Copyright © 2007 Columbus Alive,
Inc. All rights reserved.
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