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Global brunch crawl hits Uptown Columbia

Uptown Columbia’s brunch crawl, happening Sunday, June 1, features global menus, tastings, food trucks, and cultural activities.

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Baked beans incoming: The War Mouth will serve up special UK menu items during the brunch crawl. | Photo by COLAtoday

Prepare your tastebudsBrunch Around the World hits Uptown Columbia on Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free-to-attend, walkable event transforms neighborhood favorites into global brunch destinations with themed dishes, drinks, and tastings.

How it works

Pick up a passport, sample international bites + sips, and collect stamps at each stop. Complete your passport for a chance to win a raffle with prizes from Uptown businesses.

Menus will explore regions like Mexico, Italy, and the Middle East, with themed tastings and activities throughout the North Main area.

Don’t miss

  • Mexican wine and coffee at Curiosity Coffee
  • German wine at Gardener’s Outpost
  • A spaghett cocktail at Il Focolare
  • A worry doll craft at Peddler and Maker’s Market.

“This event is about celebrating the cultural diversity within our own city and supporting the small businesses that make Uptown Columbia such a vibrant place,” said Greg Slattery, co-owner of Curiosity Coffee and representative of the Uptown Columbia Association.

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