Food

Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
Columbia looked good on national TV this week.
Columbia’s fine-dining scene gets a boost as two Vista staples earn a spot in the MICHELIN Guide.
Get out your rolling pins + roll up those sleeves, Soda Citizens because the South Carolina Gingerbread House Competition is back with its annual gingerbread house competition benefit.
Methodical Coffee is now soft open in Columbia’s BullStreet District, serving drinks while its bakery nears completion.
Voodoo Brewing Co. Lexington will host a grand opening on Friday, Nov. 7, serving Pennsylvania-brewed craft beers, local food, and hosting community events downtown.
Columbia’s craft beer scene continues to evolve, with longtime favorites expanding, new taprooms opening, and several breweries closing their doors as the industry reshapes after a decade of growth.
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.
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Spring football gives way to a Darius Rucker–headlined concert and free Garnet & Black block party on Saturday, April 11.
SOCO opens a 9,500-sqft coworking space inside Gather COLA in the BullStreet District.
Needlepoint is one of the biggest “analog hobby” trends. Here’s where to learn and meet other stitchers.
A Mount Pleasant artisan’s massive sweetgrass basket is now on display at the South Carolina State Museum.
Lexington’s Wingard’s Market leads USA TODAY’s Best Plant Nursery vote, and supporters can cast ballots daily through March 9 to keep them at No. 1.
Anchor Investment Management is celebrating 25 years by awarding $25,000 in grants to Midlands nonprofits focused on health and education.
Learn how and where to play disc golf in the Capital City.
Build your social network through team-building sports in Columbia, like kickball, softball, and pickleball.
Live DJ, food trucks, yard games and family fun kick off the Battle at BullStreet before gates open.