The Columbus area endures long winters and the locals like to eat hearty as evidenced by the…read morepreponderance of Ohio big butt women. Schmidt's Sausage Haus delivers the goods. We gathered here for a wedding rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom's father on the upstairs floor. This facility is a very good ice breaker for a casual meet and greet with a competent bar and comfortable table seating. While we are not usual fans of German cuisine, Schmidt's won us over with very flavorful dishes including spicy links and the best German potato salad (served warm) that we can remember. The efficient staff clears tables almost too quickly, so don't leave your drink unattended. The cab ride from downtown Renaissance hotel was 1.8 miles, fare just over $7.

Absolutely amazing service before our rehearsal and during. Staff was very accommodating and I…read morecould not have asked for more. They were very much a no hassle, had it down pack type of place which is what I wanted before the day of our wedding. 100% recommend!

My brother got married here! It was beautiful and well organized. The food was fantastic and they…read moredid a great job! It is definitely on the smaller side but good for smaller weddings. The parking is rough... they do not have their own parking lot for everyone (all guests). There is a parking garage down the street that guests have to pay for. Other than that it was very pretty and clean as well. Service was great and quick.

If I could give 6 stars I would. We had our wedding here 7/2. Beautiful venue. I love that we…read moredidn't have to add many decorations because the space itself has so much character. Food (from Together & Co and Kittie's Cakes) was great. Our day of coordinator Kate was so helpful. Would 100% recommend this for a wedding to anyone!

I was impressed by the great drinks and the atmosphere provided by the amazing family here and I…read moreplanned on rating this 5 stars. Then I tried the cobbler. The cobbler changed my life. You think I'm joking but I legitimately thought about that cobbler when I woke up in the middle of the night. I would rate this higher if I could.

Phenix catered our church Holiday party on Dec. 9. We had about 80-90 people here at our house for…read morethree hours. Everything went FLAWLESSLY! The food was great, the set-up went perfectly, the clean-up was spotless. If you have an upcoming event, these are the folks you want to work with.

Ms. Brooke Kinsey consistently demonstrates exceptional culinary skill, transforming every dish…read moreinto a remarkable experience. Her expertise is evident in the offerings at Bleu & Fig. Summer Break Brunch, Brunch, Baby! The Menu: Crème Brûlée Baked French Toast with Maple Syrup and Berries Thick Cut Brown Sugar Candied Bacon Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Sliders Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette Roasted Red Pepper & Spinach Cheddar Egg Frittata di Pane And let's be honest...Chef Brooke won't be able to resist adding a few more of your faves! AND...we will be collaborating with our friends at Callin' Your Bluff Coffee, a new local favorite! They'll be on-site serving up caffeinated goodness available for purchase. Trust us, you'll want to try it. Come support these woman-owned businesses!

FANTASTIC! Catered a huge spread of appetizers, charcuterie and small bites for a casual party…read morecrowd at our home. Came early and set it all up, provided containers for extras. The food was amazing and Brooke and her team made the process smooth and seamless. Highly recommend!

We loved loved loved this venue! OMG! It is so beautiful and offers so much flexibility…read more The interior provides that rustic feel and needs little decoration because it is so nice on its own. We learned that you can pick your own caterer and provide your own booze which can go along way in both cost and allowing you to truly customize your special event. This was one of the top contenders for our wedding day. What ended up keeping us from booking is that we wanted to have a November wedding and this venue is perfect for outdoor weddings so it just was too much of a gamble with the crazy Ohio weather. If you're venue shopping, I highly recommend this place. It was just so nice and if you're an Upper Arlington resident, you can get even more of a discount. Check it out!

I photographed a wedding here over the weekend. What a hidden gem set back in one of the Columbus…read moreParks and Rec locations in Upper Arlington. The staff was excellent -- always checking in to see if we needed anything. According to Charlotte, one of the venue coordinators, they can seat about 150 max. The wedding I attended had a little under 100 guests, with plenty of room to move about with the dance floor set up in the front of the venue. For the ceremony: There is a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking a pond w/ a fountain. Plenty of seating with a small aisle for the bridal party to walk down. For the reception: There is plenty of room! Tons of natural lighting. A concession stand type window bar area and an alcove to set up the food and cake tables. I was very impressed with this venue. It was clean, modern, easy to access, great staffing, with tons of natural beauty to it. I will definitely be suggesting this location to future photography clients. Well done, Amelita Mirolo.

I had my husbands 55th Birthday at La Navona! the staff was supreme ! The event host Charmaine was…read moreattentive, friendly and helpful in the planning process. Great venue! The party was wonderful thanks in part to the staff. i definitely recommend !

Deceptive Practices and Unprofessional Service at La Navona…read more I recently had my wedding at La Navona, and the experience was incredibly disappointing due to the lack of professionalism, poor communication, and deceitful practices by the wedding planner, Kelsey Ireland. From the start, Kelsey was difficult to reach, adding unnecessary stress to the wedding planning process. Despite paying for her services, she rarely responded to my emails or texts and was often unavailable. On the day of the wedding, despite clear weather and only a 15% chance of rain, Kelsey insisted on moving my ceremony indoors. She claimed she had been trying to contact me, but there were no missed calls on my phone. One of the most frustrating aspects of the day was the wedding ceremony program, which was included in my package. Kelsey promised to fix the program the night before the wedding, but she didn't follow through. The next morning, just hours before the wedding, she told me the best she could do was to enlarge the existing program without making any real changes. This forced me to scramble and fix the program myself on the morning of my wedding--a task that should never have been my responsibility. Kelsey was also rude to some of my guests and my bridal party, which is completely unacceptable. Additionally, she didn't stay for the entire wedding, and we were not informed she would be leaving early, despite having paid for her to be there. The wedding was also understaffed, with no hors d'oeuvres brought to the bridal party during pictures, and no announcements made for guests to take their favors or the small rum cakes we provided--resulting in hundreds of dollars lost. To make matters worse, Kelsey assured me that La Navona would provide shade for our musicians, but when the day came, no shade was provided. I had to pay out of pocket at the last minute to ensure the musicians weren't left in the sun. This kind of deceit and lack of follow-through from Kelsey at La Navona is simply unacceptable. Guests reported that Kelsey was telling them the pictures were done, causing us to miss photos with some family members. We are also missing our cake topper, which was not returned to us at the end of the night. Instead of enjoying my wedding day, I was left emotionally distressed due to the numerous issues caused by Kelsey and the venue's staff. This is not the wedding day I paid for. The overall experience was marred by unprofessionalism, poor communication, and outright lies. I cannot recommend La Navona or Kelsey Ireland to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy venue for their special day.

A friend hosted a small wedding here. It is a really unique facility where you can host a wedding…read moreand a reception all in one place. They provide many different packages for different budgets.

Recently attended a wedding at Zinnia. They have a small space in a building that houses other…read morebusinesses. They have limited space for wedding ceremonies and, according to their website, are strict with the number of people that can attend. They can convert the ceremony space into a reception area and have many different options and packages available. The only thing I would complain about is the fact there was only one person that both coordinates the event and officiates the ceremony. I think having an additional person would've alleviated some confusion as the ceremony began. Otherwise, if you're looking for an inexpensive and intimate venue for a wedding with your closest friends and family, this is the place for you.

Three years ago, we had our wedding here and felt it was high time for a review. The staff who help…read morewith planning are absolutely amazing. The venue is always in such a beautiful condition and incredibly clean. All our guests loved it just as much as we did. We had our wedding in the courtyard where the pool used to be, along with reserving the gym area and carriage house. They had plenty of parking for everyone and more than enough space for 160 guests. I just can't say enough nice things about the venue and staff. Everything turned out so wonderfully that day. I'll always recommend this venue anytime I'm asked about local places to look at for weddings or even other events.

Everything about this place is amazing, the atmosphere is incredible and the people there are so…read morefriendly