Ohio State rolls out new perch-inspired cuisine

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio State University has announced a new dining experience that will be offered at the institution's main campus this fall. Dubbed "Perch Inspired Cuisine", the program will feature dishes inspired by the popular freshwater fish.

According to OSU, the menu items will include perch tacos, perch quesadillas, and even perch pizza. In addition, several side dishes will also be offered, such as coleslaw made with shredded perch, and tartar sauce made from scratch using fresh herbs and spices.

"We're really excited about this new program," said OSU Dining Services Director Jonathan Fritz. "The perch is such a unique and flavorful fish, and we think students and faculty are going to love these dishes."

Fritz added that the Perch Inspired Cuisine program will be available at all of the university's main campus dining locations, including Morrison East and West dining halls, Java City Co-Op, and all of the campus food courts. He also noted that special menus will be created for holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.

"We've been working on this program for over a year now," Fritz said. "And I think it's going to add a lot of flavor to our campus dining options."

Chefs from around the city create unique perch dishes for restaurant week

This September, perch dishes will be all the rage at restaurants throughout Buffalo. That's because it's restaurant week, and local chefs are getting creative with this versatile fish.

Take a stroll through the Elmwood Village and you'll find perch tacos at Toutant, perch and grits at Black Sheep, and beer-battered perch at Patina 250. In Allentown, catch a glimpse of pan-seared perch with lemon caper butter at Cantina Loco. And if you're looking for a deal, most of these places are offering discounted menus during restaurant week.

For something truly unique, head to Pierce-Arrow in the Hotel Lafayette. There you can enjoy Vive la France!, an entree featuring wild caught Canadian perch wrapped in bacon and served over creamy leek fondue.

No matter where you go, there's sure to be a delicious perch dish waiting for you. So mark your calendar for September and get ready to chow down!

Ohio State student's recipe wins contest to be served at The Columbus Zoo

Ohio State University senior Abbie Smith's recipe for roasted cauliflower won the Columbus Zoo's annual Recipe for Success contest. The contest is designed to find a new dish to be served at the zoo's concession stands.

Smith, who is a vegetarian, created her recipe specifically for the contest. The dish features roasted cauliflower, crispy chickpeas, and a tahini dressing.

"I am so excited to have my recipe chosen by the Columbus Zoo," Smith said. "I really think it will appeal to vegetarians and meat-eaters alike."

The Columbus Zoo is one of the largest zoos in North America, and attracts more than 2 million visitors every year. Its concessions stands serve more than 1 million items each year.

Local grocery store offers fresh perch fillets at a great price

Looking for a great deal on fresh perch fillets? Look no further than your local grocery store! They are currently offering them at a fantastic price.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on this delicious, healthy protein. Perch fillets are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium. They are also low in saturated fat and calories.

So why not take advantage of this great deal and cook up some perch fillets for dinner tonight? They are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Perch fishing season underway

With the weather warming up, perch fishing season is officially underway. This is a great time of year to catch some nice fish, and there are plenty of spots around town to do so.

One of the best places to go fishing for perch is at Pogue's Run. This spot is a popular one for locals and offers a great place to catch some fish. The river has a slow current and plenty of trees and rocks for the fish to hang out in, making it a great spot for anglers.

Another good spot for perch fishing is near Broad Ripple Park. This area has been known to produce some nice-sized fish, and it's easy to access from downtown. There are also plenty of other spots around town that are worth trying, so get out there and see what you can catch!