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Boku Kitchen and Saloon
Food
Looking for a new happy hour spot?
Boku is known for its tasty dishes and yummy cocktails.
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Bars
From wedding venue to the The Dales Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe
After 15 years as a wedding venue, The Springdale House & Gardens is transforming into a new Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe.
May 22, 2023
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David Stringer
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How to eat fresh and local this summer
Support local by eating local with this subscription box from Lowes Foods.
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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
May 1, 2023
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Emily Shea
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Food
Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Dragon Room Pop-up
Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Coffee Passport release.
April 18, 2023
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David Stringer
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Take yourself on a Columbia culinary adventure
With new and exciting restaurants opening regularly and a robust roster of local favorites (including two 2023 James Beard Award finalists), we’re penning a love letter to Cola’s food and bev scene.
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W.B. Whaley House
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Inside Knowledge Perk in the W.B. Smith Whaley House
Knowledge Perk coffee shop opens today in Columbia, SC
April 14, 2023
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David Stringer
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🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20
Five expert-approved snacks to make or order today, backed by science or tried-and-true recommendations.
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👀 There’s a new chef in town
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Try This: Weekend brunch at Boku Kitchen & Saloon
Boku’s Pan-Asian flavors are perfect for brunch.
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Food
Inside Iron Hill Brewery and Restuarant at BullStreet
The new Iron Hill Brewery will open in June in the BullStreet District.
March 31, 2023
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David Stringer
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Food
Lula Drake and City Grit Hospitality Group are James Beard Award finalists
Columbia is home two two James Beard Award finalists.
March 29, 2023
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David Stringer
St. Pat's in Five Points
Events
St. Patrick’s Day events to try in Columbia
Here’s how to join in on the fun around the Soda City.
March 16, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
A maki donut paired with Sake.
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Let’s “maki” this week special with this special 🍣
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Eat your way through Spartanburg’s Spartanburger Trail 🍔
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Food
Biscuit making 101 at Lizard’s Thicket
Lizard’s Thicket has been making its biscuits fresh each morning for 45 years.
February 27, 2023
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David Stringer
A customer eating Boku's Lunch Bento Box with chopsticks.
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Need a new lunch spot? 🍱
Switch up your lunchtime routine with Boku Kitchen & Saloon’s flavorful dishes.
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Savage Craft Aleworks
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Here’s where to find good brews + delish dishes 👀
Bonus: See our fav menu items, too.
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Food
Super Bowl food recommendations from Soda Citizens
So, who has the best local hot wings?
February 8, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces events lineup
The 2023 Columbia Food and Wine Festival highlights the connections between local chefs and South Carolina farms.
February 7, 2023
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David Stringer
Halls Chophouse
Food
Meet these hospitality stars of the Midlands
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association recognizes stars of the hospitality industry in the Midlands.
February 3, 2023
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David Stringer
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Culture
Last-minute local ideas for Valentine’s Day
From flowers to happy hours to meteor showers, we’ve got ideas to make your Valentine’s Day special.
January 26, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Food
Meet Columbia, SC’s 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists
Locals making “Good food for good.”
January 25, 2023
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Samantha Robertson
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Have the party without the hangover
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Savage Craft
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A hoppin’ place to host your next event 🍻
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Main Street Restaurant Week
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3 restaurants worth checking out during Restaurant Week
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PROOF Alcohol Ice Cream
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Here’s PROOF that your holidays can be merry 🍹
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Food
Find Peak Drift Brewing on Tap around the Soda City
December 5, 2022
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David Stringer
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Food
Publico is now Santa’s Pub
A look at the holiday pop-up that’s set up shop in Publico
November 30, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Thanksgiving
Food
Three classic Thanksgiving recipes local to Columbia, SC
Share a dish with your family made from local recipes found in Richland Library’s archives.
November 18, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
We tried a dirty chai at six local coffee shops
We tried chai made with espresso from six different local coffee shops around Columbia, SC. Here are the results of the store superlatives.
November 10, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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