Columbus to do List Part 2

Picking a favorite place in German Village is nearly impossible. Each place has its unique qualities. Here is a little bit about some of the other places I visited.

Pistacia Vera: Even though Pistacia Vera is a French style cafe, it is located in German Village and has authentically french food. At first I was confused about why there would be a French cafe in German Village, but as soon as I tasted the macaroons and chocolate éclair, I completely forgot my confusion. I have actually been back since my first visit and enjoyed trying new flavors of macaroons. I recommend for people to visit at least once and try one of their many flavors of macaroons.

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Book Loft: I had heard of the Book Loft even before I decided to go to OSU for college. No description of this place does it justice. I loved the beautiful garden walkway that leads to the entrance and I took my time through all 32 rooms of books. While I was there I purchased a hurt book, so that it could find a warm loving home. I definitely recommend all book lovers take the time to visit the Book Loft.

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Thurman Cafe: There is a lot to do in German Village, so we had to stop and get lunch along the way. Thurman Cafe has been a part of German Village since 1942. They are most well known for their burgers, but I decided to try the fried pizza rolls because I was craving pizza. The atmosphere of the restaurant was enjoyable; there were signed dollar bills on the wall and the OSU football game playing in the background. I was slightly disappointed that they did not have giant Bavarian pretzels like the German restaurant back home, but the food was still made to my liking. I would recommend Thurman Cafe to anybody who is looking for a casual place to eat in German Village.

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Winans: Although Winans Fine Chocolates and Coffees was not on the original to do list, Olivia and I decided to add it to our list. The chocolate store has been run by a family that continues to pass it down to the next generations. The family is originally from Germany. All of the chocolate is still handmade today. I bought four different types of chocolate when I went and I have to say my favorite was the milk chocolate orange cream. I would recommend Winans to any chocolate lovers. It is a hidden gem in German Village.

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If I absolutely had to pick one I would select The Book Loft because I love reading and have never been to a place anything like it. I learned that Columbus has maintained many of its cultural districts. They are not only maintained but also enjoyed by so many people of different heritages. This assignment has inspired me to want to discover more of Columbus so that I can have a deeper appreciation for the city as a whole. I would recommend that anybody looking to complete the same list take the time to explore other places in German Village that are not on the list.

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