Food

The Gervais Street Bridge Dinner is back this fall, returning as the newly renamed Three Rivers Bridge Dinner.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened on Friday, June 16 at 4601 Devine St. and we’re sharing our thoughts with you about the new Cola restaurant.
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Read on for weekend inspo, courtesy of Experience Columbia SC 2023 Ambassador Mattison Heatherly.
Food enthusiasts, barbecue aficionados, and fans of “A-list country music stars” will find themselves in barbecue heaven when the Southeastern BBQ Showdown comes to Columbia.
From sweet tea to peach, here are what ice cream flavors you said best describe our city.
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Boku is known for its tasty dishes and yummy cocktails.
After 15 years as a wedding venue, The Springdale House & Gardens is transforming into a new Biergarten and Bottle Shoppe.
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Support local by eating local with this subscription box from Lowes Foods.
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
Curiosity Coffee Celebrates Six Years with Coffee Passport release.
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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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Try a glass, enjoy a tasting, or take home a bottle at these Cola wine bars.
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These migratory songbirds, the Purple Martins, gather here nightly through the summer, filling the sky in a swirling display before making their way to South America.⁠