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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.
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David Stringer
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Food
We tried a dirty chai at six local coffee shops
We tried chai made with espresso from six different local coffee shops around Columbia, SC. Here are the results of the store superlatives.
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Build a Thanksgiving Day meal
9 local eateries where you can pick up Thanksgiving meals.
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Food
Oyster events happening in Columbia, SC.
Plan ahead to attend these events for oyster-loving citizens.
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Food
Late night bites spots around Columbia, SC
Get your grub on 🍟
October 19, 2022
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David Stringer
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International Grocery Stores in Columbia, SC
October 4, 2022
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David Stringer
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Food
Introducing the pizza of the month at Village Idiot
Try the Lentil Italy for yourself
September 27, 2022
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Samantha Robertson
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Food
Go bananas over these 30+ foodie brands
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518 Smokehouse coming to Chapin, SC
Addition it to the BBQ Trail
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Oktoberfest events in Columbia, SC
Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi
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