Food

Dining in Columbia is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
This year’s fair showcases new attractions, exhibits, and improved access, and celebrates the Palmetto State’s unique culture, history, and charm.
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Dr. Roman Blount, IV of Lexington Family Practice Ballentine shares his recommended order at this neighborhood Italian eatery.
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Venture out and you may just introduce your loved ones to their new favorite dining spot.
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Dr. David Lee of Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine shares what he would order at this farm-to-table favorite.
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 17 lunches from subs to fries and a shake.
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These Main Street mainstays offer the ultimate happy hour lineup.
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Columbia.
From coffee shops to event venues, we’re asking for your insight on the top-tier spots Columbia has to offer.
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COLAtoday caught up with Indah barista Alyssa T. to find out some pro tips to help customers try something new and have a great coffee experience.
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Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
Vista Lights returns Nov. 20 with live music, local vendors, and the annual tree lighting to kick off Columbia’s holidays.
Celebrate spooky season with Halloween happenings around Columbia, from trunk-or-treat trails to eerie zoo nights and family carnivals.
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.
USC’s Homecoming Weekend returns Oct. 24–26 with events, tailgates, and a Saturday showdown vs. Alabama.
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.
New SC license plates feature the Moultrie Flag and the phrase “Where the Revolutionary War Was Won.”
Show some love to your fave businesses in Columbia.