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Food
U-pick strawberries in the Midlands
Fresh fruits make the spring season even sweeter.
April 22, 2024 02:33 PM
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David Stringer
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Where to take an adult class in Columbia
Whether you’re looking for athletic classes, art classes, or cooking classes we’ve got recommendations for how to keep learning in Columbia.
January 10, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Hot soups of the season in Columbia
Here are some of your favorite hot soups at nine restaurants in the Columbia, SC area from Mexican dishes to spicy Asian noodle bowls.
January 9, 2024
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David Stringer
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Tour the Midlands food scene during Restaurant Week
Try something new at one of the many local restaurants participating in Restaurant Week SC, highlighting the food and beverage industry.
January 5, 2024
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David Stringer
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at The Dragon Room
Dr. Kelly Garvin of Lexington Family Practice weighs in on what she would order at this pan-Asian cocktail bar and izakaya.
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Holiday pop-up bars around Columbia
Get festive at these seasonal pop-up bars around town.
December 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The bar at The Venue decked out in holiday decor.
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Add to cal: Head to Main Street to celebrate the opening night of a holiday pop up bar
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Pecans
Food
Where to get your local pecans
Local pecan harvest: fresh, shell-ready nuts for iconic Thanksgiving pies from historic Columbia recipes.
November 16, 2023
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David Stringer
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Food
Where to dine-in or carry-out Thanksgiving dinner
November 8, 2023
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David Stringer
Virginia Hylton Park
City
Lexington County’s development growth and dreaming of Columbia’s future
Lexington County is ushering in new businesses. Take a look at its recent growth and let’s dream about Columbia’s river development.
November 3, 2023
Pumpkin
Culture
How to recycle your pumpkins and help a local farmer
Here’s what you can do with your leftover pumpkins and how they could help out a local farmer in Columbia.
November 1, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
A Taste of Trinidad in the Midlands
Trini Lime Caribbean Cafe is the Midlands first Trinidadian restaurant opening in Cayce’s arts district, across the street from Piecewise Coffee.
October 31, 2023
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David Stringer
Chef team for World Food Championships
Food
The 2023 Lake Murray Country Team will compete in the the World Food Championships
The World Food Championships will take place next month and three local chefs will compete in the multi-day, live event culinary competition for first place and $100,000 in prize money.
October 26, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
A group of people celebrating the season at a holiday pop-up at Publico.
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Get into the holiday spirit(s) at these themed pop-ups
Celebrate the most wine-derful time of the year at these holiday pop-ups coming to three Cola neighborhoods.
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Mr. Friendly’s
Dr. Meleigh Groff of Lexington Family Practice weighs in on what she would order at this iconic local eatery.
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Two cocktails at Urban Tiki in Columbia, SC
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Treat yourself to a Halloween-themed night out on Main Street
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Food
Sip and savor at these wine bars in Columbia
Try a glass, enjoy a tasting, or take home a bottle at these Cola wine bars.
October 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Participate in Restaurant Week happening around Columbia
Enjoy local meals and deals through Restaurant Week, happening around Columbia from Thursday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 15.
October 6, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia
Dining in the Soda City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 5, 2023
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David Stringer
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Food
Community Supported Grocery Brings Local Produce Delivery to Columbia
CSG, a an extension of mobile market Lowcountry Street Grocery, delivers food in the Midlands making access to local foods easier via a subscription service.
September 19, 2023
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David Stringer
Publico at BullStreet
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Celebrate spooky season at Publico at BullStreet
Read: The perfect place to eat, drink, and be scary this Halloween.
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Cafe Strudel
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Business
BOHO Pizza and Brew, a new community restaurant, is coming soon to Lexington.
BOHO Pizza and Brew aims to blend wood-fired pizza with ice cream, beer, wine, and live music for locals to enjoy and will be located near Lexington High School.
August 21, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Mussels and French friends at Black Rooster.
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Black Rooster
What two local physicians would order at the “Frenchish” restaurant in West Columbia.
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A photo of the romaine salad with tomato bruschetta, a new addition to SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar's menu.
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👀 A preview of a new menu
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Halls Chophouse
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Where to find lunch for $10 or less in Columbia
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 17 lunches from subs to fries and a shake.
July 14, 2023
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Laura Hackett
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Your ultimate guide to tours of Columbia
Explore the Soda City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
July 7, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Check out this piece of paradise coming to Cola
Polynesian-inspired bliss is coming to Columbia.
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Food
River Rat Brewery releases several new drinks for Drink Up
The local King Rat Daddy brewery released two new drinks for the month of July to celebrate Drink Up around Columbia.
July 6, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
Dave's Hot Chicken
Small Business
Try Dave’s Hot Chicken: A new restaurant in Columbia
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened on Friday, June 16 at 4601 Devine St. and we’re sharing our thoughts with you about the new Cola restaurant.
June 28, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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