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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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David Stringer
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Where to Try the New York Times’ 2025 Food Trends in Columbia
The New York Times put together a list of nine food trends for 2025 including sauces, coffee, and grab-and-go options. Here’s where you can get try some of these trends in Columbia.
January 31, 2025
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David Stringer
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Food, drink, and music collide at Columbia Food & Wine Festival
Experience chef collaborations, wine-paired vinyl dinners, and a music and craft beer showcase April 22-27, Tuesday through Sunday, at Columbia Food & Wine Festival.
January 29, 2025
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David Stringer
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Tiki Week Moves to The Dragon Room
The annual Tiki Week at Bourbon is moving to The Dragon Room, blending tiki-inspired food and cocktails with Asian cuisine.
January 28, 2025
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David Stringer
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Hot soups of the season in Columbia
Here are some of your favorite hot soups at nine restaurants in the Columbia, SC area from Mexican dishes to spicy Asian noodle bowls.
January 23, 2025
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David Stringer
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Where to meet for lunch on Main Street
Lunchtime just got a whole lot better.
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Restaurant Week returns with new specials
Ready to indulge? Restaurant Week is lighting up the 1600 block of Main St.
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Restaurant Week Midlands, Columbia SC
Restaurant Week Midlands gives locals the opportunity to enjoy meals with deals from Thursday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Jan. 19
January 8, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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Oyster roasts events coming up in the Midlands
South Carolina is in the heart of oyster season. That mean’s oyster roasts galore. Here are seven to try this winter and spring.
January 7, 2025
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David Stringer
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Local mocktails + non-alcoholic drinks in Columbia
Sip on these non-alcoholic drinks in Columbia, SC.
January 3, 2025
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David Stringer
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Lake Murray Independence Day celebration returns with fireworks and festivities
Celebrate Independence Day early with SC’s biggest fireworks show — best viewed by boat or from Dreher Island State Park.
June 17, 2025
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Columbia’s guide to commemorate Juneteenth and the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival
Every year, Columbia hosts the SC Juneteenth Freedom Festival (SCJFF) and we’re breaking down how you can get involved around town.
June 16, 2025
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David Stringer
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5 places to fish around Columbia, including rivers, lakes, and shorelines
Rivers, lakes + streams, oh my. The Midlands has some pretty great freshwater fishing spots and is only about an hour from saltwater. Reference this guide before you fish around Columbia.
June 13, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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Your guide to summer reading in Columbia
Local recommendations, library challenges, and book clubs to keep your reading list hot this summer
June 10, 2025
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Deconstruction begins at historic 900 Main St.
Deconstruction is underway on the historic 900 Main St. building, preserving materials, memories, and a mural.
June 9, 2025
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How much does it cost to rent in Columbia, SC?
Curious about rent in Columbia? We broke down how local prices compare to national averages and trends.
June 5, 2025
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David Stringer
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5 objects in town that are older than Columbia
Although 239 years might seem like a long time, it is relatively young for a city, so let’s take a look at some objects you can see in Columbia that are older than the Capital City.
June 3, 2025
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David Stringer
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Small Business
What South Carolina’s new liquor liability law means for local businesses
SC small businesses are facing closures due to rising liquor liability insurance premiums. A new law hopes to address that.
May 29, 2025
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David Stringer
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Answered: our readers’ thoughts on Columbia’s changing skyline
Columbia’s skyline may soon see its tallest addition in nearly 40 years. Developer Core Spaces is planning new 26 and 22-story towers, reaching ~300 feet tall, for the block bordered by Main, Hampton, Washington, and Assembly streets. Here’s what our readers think about the new development.
May 27, 2025
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Samantha Robertson
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10+ pools, water parks, and splash pools in Columbia
Do you need more ways to beat the heat? Check out our list of pools, water parks, and splash pools in Columbia.
May 23, 2025
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