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Where to pre-order your Thanksgiving dinner
Allergic to your stove? No problem — here’s where to go.
November 12, 2025 01:56 PM
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David Stringer
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COLAtoday’s BBQ bracket champion
You’ve crowned our Midlands BBQ champion as City Limits Q, the West Columbia BBQ restaurant led by James Beard Award nominee Robbie Robinson.
March 10, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Craft Brew Inc. is uniting the Midlands’ craft beer scene
Peak Drift Brewing Company and Columbia Craft Brewing Company merge under Craft Brew Inc., enhancing SC’s craft beer industry. Discover how this alliance aims to elevate regional breweries and foster collaboration in the Midlands.
February 29, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Foodie road trip: Experience Charlotte’s top eats + treats during Savor Charlotte
We’ve got the deets on the top chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, and bakers to try at Savor Charlotte 2024.
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Five margaritas to try in the Soda City
National Margarita Day is Thursday, Feb. 22. Let’s get salty (or spicy).
February 20, 2024
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David Stringer
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Market on Main
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Columbia Food and Wine Festival announces events lineup
The 2024 Columbia Food and Wine Festival is back and bigger than ever with expanded events and a fresh rebrand
February 14, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Your guide to Mardi Gras Columbia 2024
Don’t sweat it if you can’t make it down to the bayou — you can celebrate Mardi Gras right here, 680 miles away from the French Quarter.
February 8, 2024
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David Stringer
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Where to order local game-day grub or catch the Super Bowl live around Columbia
With the Super Bowl kicking off on Sun., Feb. 11, we want to make sure your nails won’t be the only thing you’re biting as the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers duke it out on the field.
February 7, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
Small plates and bottles of wine at City Grit, located in The Vista.
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The Vista for Valentine’s: 4 spots we’d love to spend the holiday at
Still on the search for Valentine’s Day dinner plans? Enter: The Vista.
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2024 James Beard Award semifinalists from Columbia
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. City Limits Barbeque, Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, and Lula Drake Wine Parlour from Columbia were named to the list.
January 24, 2024
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Samantha Robertson
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The Consumer Price Index indicated inflation was slowing in Columbia in March 2025, and some categories saw costs deflate.
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Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives.
April 14, 2025
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Google.org funds AI skills for SC nonprofits
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April 11, 2025
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The Laundry blends restored architecture and flexible design to host weddings, corporate events, and celebrations with historic character.
April 11, 2025
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What’s with the wisteria in Soda City?
The story behind the purple flowers that look like grapes and usually blooms in the spring in Columbia an the surrounding areas.
April 10, 2025
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Columbia’s art scene takes center stage
A weekend of art, performances, and community events returns to Columbia’s Vista April 11–13.
April 9, 2025
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Fresh fruits make the spring season even sweeter.
April 9, 2025
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