$25 Gift Certificate for Thurn’s Specialty Meats in Columbus, Ohio

Before the term “locavore” was ever uttered by a strident foodie, Thurn’s Specialty Meats was a fixture in Columbus.  After more than 125 years in business, Thurn’s continues to serve the South Side with its special brand of sausages, bacon and deli meats.

Albert Thurn, 57, the fourth-generation owner of the company, said the key to its longevity is simple: passion, dedication, friendliness and an honest product.  “It’s personal satisfaction,” he said. “And the customers, I believe, appreciate what we’re doing here. And that’s what keeps you going.”

Cold cases are packed with virtually every kind of deli favorite, from pastrami to andouille sausage to German-style bologna, all prepared in-house. Old world vittles — beef tongue, head cheese, braunschweiger, goetta and blood sausage — also are among the offerings.