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A trail of Columbus-style pizza

The tasty TAT special at TAT Ristorante di Famiglia on the East Side. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios Alissa here. Longtime readers may recall I was once of Columbus-style pizza, but I will admit it's growing on me. A new guide should help newbies like me become aficiona-doughs. Slicing the news: Experience Columbus recently debuted a featuring 13 different restaurants specializing in our city's signature thin-crust pizza with edge-to-edge toppings. How it works: Check in digitally at four spots to snag a free T-shirt!I started at on the East Side. The fourth-generation family-owned business opened in 1929, making it the city's oldest Italian restaurant. The intrigue: In 1934, they served the first pizza in Columbus. What I ate: The TAT special, appropriately piled with pepperoni, mushroom, sausage, white onion and banana peppers (large for $21.95). Like any authentic Columbus-style pizza, the crust crunched. … that means it's good, right? (I think I'm getting the hang of this!) Vibe check: The intricate wallpaper and plush purple booths make the historic restaurant feel like visiting grandma's house — and I mean that in the best way.The staff was kind and welcoming. And you'll never leave hungry. If you go: 11am-8pm Wednesday-Friday and 3-8pm Saturday-Sunday. 1210 S. James Road. Yes, and: Check out other highlighting coffee, live music, and more.The interior of TAT Ristorante di Famiglia, Columbus' oldest Italian restaurant, before a weekend dinner rush. Get more local stories in your inbox with .Subscribe Support local journalism by becoming a member.

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