Cue the J.T. memes because tomorrow it’s gonna be May – but before we start the new month, we’re taking a look back at the best things that came our way in April – like what y’all want to see come to NOMA station + our latest guide on where our favorite local chefs eat around Cola.
Top Conversations:
A Local Chef’s Guide on Where to Eat Around Columbia
We all know there are some talented chefs in Columbia – but clearly, we all want to know what they eat when they hang up their apron + chef coat for the day – because this was our most popular conversation from the month. We also asked y’all which chef you’d like to have dinner with, and here’s what some of you said:
“Wes Fulmer from Motor Supply!” – Seth M.
“David Grillo! Cool cat, great chef.” – Derek D.
“I would like to join Steve Gibson at the MouseTrap for dinner.” – Robert S.
“Jessica from Spotted S.” – Mary B.
#TBT: Putting Women on the Map in Columbia, S.C.
Women have been underrepresented in Columbia for a while, and The City of Women intends to change that – and it looks like our readers agree, because this article was viewed nearly 2,000 times this month. ICYMI – Read Putting Women on the Map in Columbia, S.C. to learn about the first twelve honorees of Historic Columbia and Wren’s City of Women + see if you can join the 78% of readers who correctly answered the quiz at the end.
What Businesses Do You Want to See Come to NOMA Station
The Cottontown neighborhood is getting a new mixed-use development, NOMA Station, consisting of 2,500+ sq. ft. of space (i.e. two storefronts for lease) along with on-site parking + outdoor amenity space, and we asked you what you wanted to see go into the space. A common response, a grocery store.
“Absolutely a grocery store, a la Rosewood Market. Dream: Cottontown Market!” – @kluhkhill
“@sodacitysc 7 day market/food hall and also a 🍷 bar” – @anthony_j_charles
“Something I can bike/walk to!” – @lightningdeee
Top clicked links:
Synchronous Fireflies at Congaree (National Park Service) came in the top spot with 94 clicks. Y’all must be excited for the light show in May.
Rosewood Crawfish Festival (RCF) followed right behind with 69 clicks. Who’s ready for that fresh Louisiana crawfish?
Top comments:
On ‘Tiffany’s Bakery expanding’
“So good! And they are still open during the transition 🥳” – Shivani Patel
On ‘Sabor Latin Grill moving in’
“Used to make trips to Charlotte just to eat @saborlatingrill - their empanadas, their Mexican street corn… Everything is amazing! So excited to have one in our city! 🌮🌯🌽😍” – @c_tina221
