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Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Columbia
Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
September 26, 2025 01:19 PM
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Columbia’s food festivals share culture and foods
These two festivals happening in Columbia offer a wide array of vegan and traditional foods to try.
May 2, 2024
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David Stringer
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5 local Mexican restaurants to visit in Columbia
Cinco De Mayo is this Sunday, Cola and we rounded up a few local Mexican restaurants you may want to try.
May 1, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Reminisce with us about the Five points District in Columbia
Five Points has gone through some changes over the year and the landscape is still changing as a well-known bar get a revamp.
April 25, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Methodical Coffee flagship store coming to BullStreet District
Methodical Coffee announced a new flagship shop in Columbia’s BullStreet District, opening November 2024, featuring a unique blend of community and quality coffee in a 3,400 sqft space.
April 16, 2024
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David Stringer
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Travel and Outdoors
4 driveable day or weekend trip destinations within two hours of Columbia
Just need to getaway for a few days or feeling spontaneous on a day off? Here are four day trip destinations within two hours of Columbia.
April 15, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Business
Is El Vago Mexican Kitchen coming soon to Cola?
We saw a cryptic post on social media and decided to do some digging on a potential new business coming to Cola. Come along with us to do some digging on El Vago Mexican Kitchen.
April 11, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Meet Columbia’s James Beard Award finalists
Columbia’s Lula Drake Wine Parlour (Outstanding Wine Program) and Robbie Robinson of City Limits Barbecue (Best Chef Southeast) are finalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards.
April 3, 2024
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David Stringer
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Deviled egg recipe from Chef Jessica Shillato of Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
Make Deviled Eggs with Sweet & Spicy SC Pecans — a recipe given to us by the James Beard Semifinalist nominated for Best Chef, Jessica Shillato of Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
March 28, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Fresh fruits make the spring season even sweeter.
April 9, 2025
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10 pimento cheeseburgers to try in the Soda City
Celebrate National Pimento Cheese Day with 10 must-try pimento cheeseburgers in Columbia — plus a bonus pizza twist.
April 8, 2025
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Celebrating The Great Gatsby at USC
USC’s exhibit celebrates The Great Gatsby at 100 with rare artifacts, first editions, and global literary context.
April 8, 2025
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David Stringer
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Record Store Day 2025 in Columbia, SC
Celebrate Record Store Day and support your favorite local record shop.
April 8, 2025
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10 Columbia area ice cream scoops
Cool off with a handscooped cone at one of these Columbia area ice cream shops.
April 7, 2025
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Sports
Gamecocks women’s basketball finish 2025 NCAA Women’s Tournament as runners up
USC lost in the championship game, but they an impressive season — look at their accomplishments and successes in the Women’s NCAA Tournament.
April 6, 2025
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Culture
13 free things to do in Columbia
You don’t need to spend a lot to have a good day in Columbia. With this guide, you won’t need to spend anything but time.
April 3, 2025
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Catch Congaree’s fireflies glow
Enter the lottery for a chance to experience Congaree National Park’s synchronous firefly display.
April 3, 2025
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David Stringer
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History
Celebrating 8 with stories of Columbia’s past
To celebrate COLAtoday’s eighth anniversary, we’re highlighting eight favorite local history stories that shaped Columbia’s past and present.
April 2, 2025
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David Stringer
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Columbia’s April Fools’ roundup
Columbia businesses brought the laughs this April Fools’ Day with fake expansions, secret snacks, and imaginative (but fake) announcements.
April 2, 2025
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David Stringer