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Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Discover Columbia’s late-night dining spots, from Tex-Mex and pizza to pub fare and desserts, perfect for post-11 p.m. cravings.
Oktoberfest is almost here and luckily you don’t have to travel far to join in on the celebrations — we complied seven festivals in the Midlands to break out your lederhosen for.
Sure, you could take an hour drive to your favorite chain restaurants — but wouldn’t it be better if they were right down the road?
Explore these dog-friendly businesses in Columbia that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date night in Soda City.
A European café–style brasserie and market is opening in Melrose Heights in 2026, with local roots.
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.
Godspeed Coffee is looking to open its first permanent location in Five Points by the end of the year, with Sparrow Construction leading the buildout.
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Columbia, SC.
Betty Lane Cherry promoted South Carolina peaches nationwide during a 1950s agricultural marketing campaign.
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