Indulge in fall flavors:

• Choose from a selection of seasonal shareables like Camarones al Curry and Duck and Butternut Meloso at Bulla Gastrobar, a Southpark neighborhood restaurant known for Spanish tapas and cuisine.
• Located in the Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte, Mariposa is a multicultural restaurant featuring dishes from around the world that pairs culinary indulgence with culture on the outdoor balcony.
• Enjoy the flavors of fall when you sip on HEX Coffee’s unique Kabocha Squash Latte (think: sweet potato mixed with pumpkin, with hints of star anise and cardamom).
• Prefer a pint? Try the award-winning NoDa Brewing Company’s pumpkin flavored Gordegous or try The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery’s Mecktoberfest for malty notes of roasted caramel.
• End the night at Dot Dot Dot, a speakeasy hidden in the backlot of Park Road Shopping Center, for a glass of NC Apple Cider (a mix of Four Roses Bourbon, Laird’s Applejack, fresh apple cider and lemon).

Photo provided by Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority

Plan a perfect autumn outing:

• Get cozy at Treehouse Vineyards and enjoy locally-produced vintages by the firepit.
• Take in the scenery at Veronét Vineyards & Winery and admire the sweeping views of the vineyard and Crowders Mountain — the perfect backdrop to enjoy a tasting flight paired with charcuterie.
• For city scenery, grab a seat at Merchant and Trade’s rooftop bar overlooking the Queen City skyline.
• Afterward, head over to Spectrum Center, home to the Charlotte Hornets and host to a variety of events year-round (think: concerts, conferences, and more).

Get a seasonal wardrobe refresh:

• For high end shops, head to SouthPark for your favorites from Gucci to Tory Burch.
• Visit Concord Mills for big name brands like Coach and Brooks Brothers. Bonus: Check out family-friendly entertainment like SEA LIFE Aquarium and The Speedpark at Concord Mills.
• Looking for something more local? Spend a day in South End at boutiques like Bonobos, Uniquities + more.*

• Grand Opening of Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi | Monday, Nov. 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi, 1626 Main St., Columbia | Celebrate the opening of Main Street’s newest restaurant.
• Art Show at Irmo Library | Monday, Nov. 14-Friday, Nov. 25 | 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. | Irmo Branch Library, 6251 St Andrews Rd., Columbia | Free | Library patrons will have the opportunity to vote for The People’s Choice Award, and most pieces will be available for sale with 10 percent of each sale going to the “Friends” to help with library projects.
• Colonial Life Arena 20th Anniversary Treasure Hunt | Monday, Nov. 14-Wednesday, Nov. 30 | Colonial Life Arena, 801 Lincoln St, Columbia | As Colonial Life Arena prepares to commemorate 20 years, fans are encouraged to sign-up for the Treasure Hunt Escape Room for the chance to win a golden ticket.

• Baker + Baker presents Zion: A Composition | Thursday, Nov. 17 | 7-8:30 p.m. | The Columbia Museum of Art , Columbia | $15 | Composed by local musician Saul Seibert, experience a multifaceted artistic performance seen and heard in four acts.

• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in 4D debut | Saturday, Nov. 19-Sunday, Jan. 1 | Showtimes vary | South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais St, Columbia | $11.95-$13.95 | The classic animation shines in an all-new, immersive 4-D Experience® (think: chilling air blasts, snow + more) at the South Carolina State Museum for the holidays.*

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• CITY GRIT Marketplace (701 Gervais St.) in the Vista is now open along with the Wine Bar at CITY GRIT located inside. The retail shop sells a variety of foods, along with meals that can be taken home and prepared. The lunch counter will sell premade salads, artisan cheeses, and more. 🥪 (The Post and Courier)

• Keenan High School star basketball player Milaysia Fulwiley committed to play her college career with the South Carolina Women’s basketball team this week. Milaysia is ranked as the No. 13 overall player in the class of 2023. 🏀

• Ride.Jaunt — an electric rideshare service in the downtown area + Five Points — cut the ribbon on three new vehicles to service the Soda City. Thanks to a partnership with Grace Outdoor Advertising, rides in the vehicle are free. Call or text 803-929-8999.

• What’s better than sushi? Sushi specials. Sakitumi Grill and Sushi Bar (located at 807 Gervais St. #103) now offers a dine-in special on Tuesday nights. Score a bottle of wine, a specialty sushi roll, and one classic roll for $34. 🍣

• Oh hey, November. The key to keeping your spirits up and avoiding seasonal affective disorder this time of year? Sunlight. Magic up more sunshine indoors with a light therapy lamp. This glare-free mood light is height and angle adjustable, while this subtly designed lamp lets you adjust light warmth and brightness. ☀️*
• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

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