The soul of Columbus’ historic South Side is anchored by the brick-and-timber walls of Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, a destination that has prioritized hickory-smoked authenticity over the shifting trends of the Midwestern food scene. In a city-wide vote hosted by the Columbus Dispatch, the restaurant’s signature Bahama Mama was officially crowned the “Official Food of Columbus,” beating out local staples like Buckeyes and thin-crust pizza. While newer developments in Downtown Columbus move toward small-plate fusion, the Schmidt family has maintained a […]...