CMH Gourmand @cmhgourmand
Writing as CMH Gourmand since 2006. Deep knowledge of pizza, beer, donuts & food history. Old angry guy on the porch. Recycling & Anti-gerrymandering zealot. cmhgourmand.com Columbus Joined August 2008-
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August election: Less locations for voters, low turnout, poll workers stretched thin, not enough money to run the election, wrong ballot language given out. It's almost as though these hurdles are intentional for a historic attack on voter power over the Ohio Constitution.
August election: Less locations for voters, low turnout, poll workers stretched thin, not enough money to run the election, wrong ballot language given out. It's almost as though these hurdles are intentional for a historic attack on voter power over the Ohio Constitution.
Billionaire-funded group driving effort to erode democracy in key US states. Foundation for Government Accountability, backed by Richard Uihlein and its allies seek to give 41% of the voting population an effective veto over the wishes of the other 59%. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j…
An excellent love letter from @cmhgourmand to Rice Bowl, very much worthy of the lengthy read: columbusunderground.com/old-school-eat…
Ill Mannered to Open Second Location in Marysville patspints.com/2023/01/10/ill…
@Acyn FOX, you fell victim to one of the classic blunders! The most famous of which is 'Never get involved in a land war in Asia,' but only slightly less well-known is this: 'Never go up against Pete Buttigieg.’
Check out what's happening at @scaliristorante in @Reynoldsburg_OH Old-school Italian for 30 years. dispatch.com/story/entertai…
Want to "eat like a local" in Columbus? This list from Susan is a great place to get started: columbusunderground.com/11ish-of-my-fa…
When it comes to tax avoidance, Trump is not alone. Federal income taxes paid in 2020: Nike: $0 FedEx: $0 HP: $0 Salesforce: $0 Dish Network: $0 Charter Communications: $0 Duke Energy: $0 Yes. Dr. King was right. We have socialism for the rich, rugged capitalism for the rest.
Romanian authorities needed proof that Andrew Tate was in the country so they reportedly used his social media posts. His ridiculous video yesterday featured a pizza from a Romanian pizza chain, Jerry's Pizza, confirming he was in the country. This is absolutely epic.
ICYMI: Outgoing GOP Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor: Ohio has "a completely gerrymandered legislature" "We need a constitutional amendment...to get politicians out of the redistricting commission" abc6onyourside.com/news/local/ohi…
Shout out to my sister carrying the big wheel @EachPeachDC! - Meet four women who are reinvigorating D.C.’s cheese scene washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/…
What are people's thoughts on what the closure of North High's original location portends for Central Ohio brewing and the Short North in general? patspints.com/2022/12/28/the…
If you find yourself relying on social media for real news from anywhere, you may want to read this - columbusunderground.com/opinion-facebo…
A very under appreciated part of our local news system is going away next month as part of Gannett's latest cuts.
A wonderfully written story about brewing with mid 19th Century technology at Carillon Brewing in Dayton.
A wonderfully written story about brewing with mid 19th Century technology at Carillon Brewing in Dayton.
Ohio Beer Treks Part 2 – The Christmas Ale Trail patspints.com/2022/12/10/ohi…
Looking for shopping inspiration for the holiday season - Pizza is an evergreen topic and I am a local author - > amazon.com/Columbus-Pizza…
Local historian (that would be @cmhgourmand) giving free lecture on the history of pizza in Columbus 614now.com/2022/food-drin… via @614Magazine
Ohio’s historic buildings, landscapes and archaeological sites will open their doors Sept. 9-18 for Ohio Open Doors so you can explore the places that reflect Ohio’s heritage. Learn more about Ohio Open Doors and even become a host at ohiohistory.org/ood. #ohiohistory
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Imagine there was just one White Castle, that it loved onions more than anything, and that everyone was welcome, even those with ankle monitors. That would be Powers Hamburgers in Fort Wayne (would recommend easy onions and extra pickles). Thanks for the tip @SaucissonMAC
@iamDontavius This simplistic graphic may be more relatable to Bob and Betty Buckeye.
I won my second journalism award this year, this time from the Society of Professional Journalists: FIRST PLACE FOR BEST COLUMNIST IN OHIO. It's extremely gratifying to have my body of work for @columbusmonthly recognized at that level.
@SaucissonMAC @WalkerEvans @cmhgourmand That wor-su-gai. My god.
Love, death and Chinese Food. My longtime friend @cmhgourmand touches upon our existence in the Midwest.
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Rate this pizza 1-10 👇 🍕 BIRD Pizzeria 📸 sent in by @Adam_Hofmeister 📍 Charlotte, NC
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I am Adam Frisch, the candidate running for Congress against Lauren Boebert. I lost by a mere 546 votes in 2022 and I KNOW we can make that up in 2024. Can you hit the 💙 & follow me to help me get to 215k and spread the word about this campaign?
New to me Sextons pizza. If there is a better NYC Slice in the city I haven’t had it. This was fantastic @cmhgourmand
Flank (sous vide, seared hard), baked potato, green beans, @TrishaVZ and the Virgin of Guadalupe, perfect dinner.
I want to thank the voters of Franklin County for honoring me with this position of trust —as I join the 10th District Court of Appeals.
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Usually when i get anxious about not doing any of the mountain of things I know I should be doing, that's a sign that I need to break out a board game. It's not so much a distraction then as it is busting up the dam.