Columbus may get billed as the test-market capitol of the nation, but there’s more to the dining scene than bland chains. Like the neighborhoods they call home, the independent restaurants here are as diverse and appealing as any in the Midwest. Art and dining are creative kin, so it’s no surprise that Short North teems not only with fashionable galleries but also fashionable bistros. German Village’s impossibly charming cobblestone lanes are home to fried eggs, foie gras, and fat dill pickles. In nearby Grandview the flavorful fare runs the gamut from wood-fired pizzas to small-batch ice cream. In fact, there’s never been a better time to be hungry in Columbus.