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Participate in Restaurant Week happening around Columbia
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Dragon Room is offering dinner specials for two this week. | Photo via @thedragonroomsc
Tomorrow kicks off the first day of Restaurant Week 2023 across SC.

Happening through Jan. 22, this is the perfect chance to snag great deals at some local favorites — or soon-to-be favorites.

If you’ve never experienced Restaurant Week before, local restaurants will offer special deals (think — 3 courses for $35, specialized dishes or menus... etc) to encourage people to try new restaurants and eat locally.

Pro tip — If you don’t feel like dining out, you can always order to-go or use a delivery service so you don’t miss out.

If you’re anything like us, sometimes the hardest part is choosing where your next reservation should be. We’re giving you an idea of how Restaurant Week works below by sharing three local deals we have our appetites set on.
Patio dining lined up on sidewalk outside Hampton Street Vineyard.

If the weather permits, we recommend dining on Hampton Street Vineyard’s patio. | Photo via Hampton Street Vineyard


🥩 Halls Chophouse - Columbia (steakhouse), 1221 Main St., Ste. 150 | Three courses for $60
  • Chose between an 8oz filet mignon or a blackened Scottish salmon as your main course with your choice of accompaniments. See the full menu here.
🦐 Saluda’s Restaurant (American), 751 Saluda Ave. | Three courses for $49
  • Have your choice between five main course dishes — an apple cider brined pork chop, a 6oz filet mignon, fish du jour, shrimp and grits, or a lamb ossobuco. See the full menu here.
🍷 Hampton Street Vineyard (French), 1207 Hampton St. | Three courses for $38
  • Dine on Ratatouille, a Coq au rose (Rose braised chicken), pork schnitzel, or steak frites as your main course. See the full menu here.
Set aside some time to browse all of Columbia’s participating restaurants in the link below. Psst, you have more than 12 cities and ~40 restaurant options to choose from.
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Wednesday, Jan. 11
  • Indigo Girls | Wednesday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | The Senate, 1022B Senate St., Columbia | $39.50 | Jam out with this American folk rock music duo from Atlanta, Georgia.
Thursday, Jan. 12
  • West Columbia’s Meeting Street Artisan Market | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 4-8 p.m. | Interactive Art Park, 425 Meeting St., West Columbia | Free | Stroll through original arts and crafts from local makers, fresh produce, food vendors, face painting, and more.
  • Oyster Roast Featuring Sycamore Brewing | Thursday, Jan. 12 | 6-9 p.m. | The Grand On Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | $30-$50 | Tickets include all-you-can-eat oysters and two beers from Sycamore Brewing.
Friday, Jan. 13
  • Historical Marker Unveiling | Friday, Jan. 13 | 10:30 a.m. | The Horseshoe at USC, 900 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | The USC Horseshoe historical marker will recognize people of African descent who have been integral to USC since its founding.
Saturday, Jan. 28
  • Savage Craft 2nd Anniversary | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 12-11 p.m. | Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St., West Columbia | Free | Spend the day at Savage Craft Ale Works to celebrate the brewery’s second year of business with live music, a custom menu, and fun for the whole family.*

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Primsa Health On Call: Ask your heart health questions 🫀
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Prisma Health heart and vascular specialists are here to answer your questions. | Photo provided by Prisma Health
With heart attacks striking 805,000 people in the US every year (that’s one person every 40 seconds), it’s never too early to learn what you can do to stay on top of your heart health. ❤️

That’s why in this month’s installment of Prisma Health On Call, we’re connecting readers to Prisma Health heart and vascular specialists who are here, on call, and ready to answer your heart health questions. Think:

❓ What can I do to prevent heart disease (or improve my heart if I’m already at risk)?
❓ How do I know if my chest pain is just heartburn or something more serious?
❓ I have high blood pressure — what’s my risk of a heart attack?
❓ What are some heart-healthy foods I can start incorporating into my diet?

Submit your questions below, and we’ll share the experts’ answers in a few weeks.*
ASK THE EXPERTS

Weather
  • 66º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Development
  • A Utah-based company is seeking approval to develop a $22 million, 150-unit apartment complex on Garners Ferry Road. The project, coined “Cedar Cove at Drake Street,” will sit on seven acres and feature 132 one-bedroom units and 18 two-bedroom units. 🏢 (The Post and Courier)
Closing
  • Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its location at 10136 Two Notch Rd. in the near future. A few months ago, the national retailer announced it would be closing 150 of its stores. Don’t be too bummed, you can still visit these other locations in town — 136 Harbison Blvd. + 6090 Garners Ferry Rd. 🛏️ (The State)
Holiday
  • Make plans to attend the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration happening on Monday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Community Center, (2300 Greene St.) Columbia Native and NBA Hall of Famer Alex English will be keynote speaker.
Coming Soon
  • Shakers Theme Bar is coming soon to 2540 Decker Blvd. (in the former Rush’s Building). Beginning in February, visitors can expect a traditional American menu with bold flavors from made-to-order items, a full bar with an open layout, and flexible service options. (Soda City Biz Wire)
Ranked
  • No. 23. That’s the ranking the Gamecock football team finished the season with, according to the Associated Press poll. This marks the first time since 2013 and the 10th time in program history that the team has finished the season as a nationally-ranked team. 🏈 (Gamecocks Online)
Theater
  • The Columbia Children’s Theatre (CCT) is moving to the City of West Columbia and will be located at the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC). Beginning February 1, all of the theatre’s after-school classes, summer camps, rehearsals, and administrative services will be located at the BLEC. 🎭
Health
  • Feeling like your body is changing… or just different, somehow? If you’re a woman in your midlife years, it could be menopause. See the signs of menopause to look for — and what you can do to make it easier.*
Drink
  • Recharge from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with this wild blueberry banana smoothie that delivers on protein and taste. Pro tip: Slice and freeze your bananas for quicker prep time… aka three more minutes in bed.🥤*
Learn
  • If one of your New Year’s resolutions includes learning a new language — now’s your time to shine. Babbel is offering 55% off subscriptions for a limited time. How does it work? Short, 10-minute lessons (designed by real language teachers) will make you conversational in as little as three weeks of consistent practice. First step: Pick a language. 🌏 *
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