Sky Hi Bar and Grill, contemporary, delicious and a fun atmosphere with good service.

“Where good friends meet for good times” may be Shiloh’s motto, by I say don’t forget the grill! Whatever time of day you stop in the historic establishment, the beverages are cold and the food is hot!

Danene sipped and sampled for MidMoDiningGuide.com at the Taste of Mid Missouri showcase. Her note to readers gives tasting highlights and some fun new dishes to look out for.

Sunday brunch is the perfect way to enjoy out of town guests, gather after church, or just get together with friends and family. Last weekend I gathered a few girlfriends for a delicious, leisurely dining experience at Sophia’s. Between 10am and 3pm, you can enjoy many of Sophia’s standard southern European inspired dishes as well as new brunch features! As ladies who brunch, we like to share so we each ordered something different and sampled a bit of each.

Someone is always raving about The Pear Tree Restaurant in Bevier and now it was my turn to check it out, as I had never been before! One of the things I liked most was the planning of our adventure to Bevier, and I asked a friend to join me on the journey to this historic town. With all the hype, I knew it was going to be a special evening, but I had no idea how special. The entire experience was unique; from being seated by the owner Al, to the way the food is prepared and served.

After a long day of meetings, conference calls and projects a colleague and I decided to grab a late dinner with a little spice so we headed to Jazz, Columbia’s Authentic French Quarter Cafe. Our server Erica suggested their signature drink the hurricane, and although it sounded tempting, we chose a tasty margarita.

Houlihan’s has been one of my favorite chain restaurants for quite some time. Their menu is full of interesting dishes, specials and good ol’ Houli classic’s like the ‘Shrooms, French onion soup and Brentwood Chicken Sandwich. The Columbia restaurant has recently touted "under new management" so I ventured out to see what was new and different.

From the minute you step in the door you feel as if you've been there before. It’s a familiar bar with neon beer signs, fan photo’s stapled to the walls and that classic "dive" bar attitude.

Quiznos slogan "Mmmm Toasty" is what I love about their sandwiches. To me a toasted sandwich is taking that extra step to melt the cheese and give the bread that little crunch! On my way to an impromptu picnic, I ran into the East Broadway Quiznos to pick up lunch.

There are several fun things about downtown Columbia. The shops, the friendly faces and of course the food. Now there is a funky little cookie shop on Broadway that is a blast to visit.

The Grand Cru is one of those locations with a commanding physical presence about it. It looks like a castle perched on a hill, the kind of place to which you're only granted entrance by knowing the secret handshake. Its name alone conjures up an image of exclusive, fine dining.