There is a section of Columbus I never new existed.  It's called German Village and is South of downtown.  Cobblestone streets, old world feel, and at least one great restaurant - Schmidt's Sausage Haus.  Been around since 1886.

The menu is full service German, but they are famous for their sausages, which they make themselves.  I tried the "Bahama Mama" with potato pancakes (left) and the Fresh Bratwurst with green beans and spatzel (right).  For desert, a half pound cream puff.

The Bahama Mama is their version of an adult wiener - coarse ground beef and pork in a natural casing, hickory smoked, and on the hot side.  Served on a New England style top split hot dog bun.  Exceptional.