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It’s easy eating green

Vegan and vegetarian eats in Columbia
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A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen has you covered for vegan side dishes. | Photo via Let’s Meat Less
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Columbia, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake.

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From vegetarian barbecue to scrumptious vegan tacos, here are 22 restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Columbia.

🌱 100% vegetarian/vegan eats

A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen, 2338 Main St. | A Peace of Soul is all vegan with a rotating daily menu that features vegan variations of traditional Southern favorites. The new patio just opened so you can now order online, pick up your lunch, and dine in.

Tasty As Fit, 3001 Millwood Ave. | Tasty As Fit is a grab-n-go, plant-based, and gluten-free retail storefront with rotating seasonal menus featuring grain bowls, fresh salads, loaded wraps, thick smoothies, and decadent desserts, showcasing the deliciousness of plant-based food.

The Reizod Vegan Experience, 9300 Two Notch Rd. | This restaurant is well known for its local vegan dishes, but that’s not all. Sign up for one of the vegan cooking classes and learn to cook like a pro.
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Try the sweet potato burger and fries from Good Life Cafe. | Photo by City Social Co

🍕 Casual eating

Crave Cafe & Market, 2843 Millwood Ave. | Try the Longleaf Street Vegetarian on grilled Turano bread or the Meadow Street vegan filled with locally grown veggies like City Root’s arugula microgreens.

Duke’s Pad Thai, 904 Knox Abbott Dr. | Duke’s features a full vegan menu that includes noodle and rice dishes, tofu nuggets, and veggie spring rolls.

🍔 For the vegan carnivore

The Hoot, 2910 Rosewood Dr., Unit 1 | Whether you choose the shroom mac or the veg fil a sandwich, The Hoot offers a variety of plant-based bar food.
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Events
Wednesday, June 28
Thursday, June 29
  • Little Shop of Horrors | Thursday, June 29-Saturday, July 8 | Trustus Theatre, 520 Lady St, Columbia | Little Shop of Horrors is directed by Trustus’ Executive Director Jessica Francis Fichter, with the cast including company members Jonathan Monk, Brittany Hammock, and Katrina Garvin, featuring Hunter Boyle as Mr. Mushnik and Terrance Henderson as Audrey II.
Friday, June 30
  • The NoMa Flea | Friday, June 30 | 6-9 p.m. | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | The market features several anchor vendors and at least 10 rotating, pop-up vendors each week.
Saturday, July 1
  • 12,000 Year History Park - Accessibility Colonial Forts Tour | Saturday, July 1 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Cayce Tennis Center, 1120 Fort Congaree Trail, Cayce | Free | This no-walk Colonial Forts Tour is a special “tour” that will be held inside the Cayce Tennis Center for a classroom style tour of the park.
  • Fort Jackson Independence Day Fireworks Celebration | Saturday, July 1 | 4-10 p.m. | Fort Jackson- Hilton Parade Field, Hartsville Guard Rd., Columbia | Enjoy live entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides, and more at Fort Jacskson’s Independence Day Celebration.
Tuesday, July 4
  • Toucan Tuesday at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Tuesday, July 4 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, 500 Wildlife Pkwy., Columbia | Guests visiting the zoo will receive buy-one get-one admission to the park and buy-one get-one icees with a donation of two non-perishable food items.
  • Fireworks with the Phil | Tuesday, July 4 | 6-9:45 p.m. | Segra Park, 1640 Freed St., Columbia | Gates for the event will open at 6:00 p.m.; the concert will begin at 8:00 p.m., and the fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m.
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Beauty

Seriously, no one can mess up this minimalist beauty routine
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The viral MERIT Signature Makeup Bag is free with every first purchase. | Photos by MERIT Beauty
10-step skincare routines and makeup tutorials may dominate our social feeds, but the reality? Most of us don’t have time for that.

For us, getting ready means a pared-back beauty routine that we can do on the go — which is exactly why cult-favorite, minimalist beauty brand MERIT created The MERIT Sets: curated routines that help you get everything you need (for less).

Plus, get their chic Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order.
We're looking at you, 'Five Minute Morning' set
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • The Beautique Skin Co. announced a new sister company — The Skinhouse — opening Tuesday, July 18 at 2000 Blossom St. in Five Points. The Skinhouse offers spa services in an interactive open-concept facial bar setting, promoting “social skincare.”
Ranked
  • No. 4. That’s where Lake Murray ranked in Bassmaster Magazine’s July/August issue featuring the “100 Best Bass Lakes.” The “Jewel of South Carolina” continues to attract top anglers as it hosts many of the top bass fishing tournaments in the competitive fishing scene.
Biz
  • Eagle Aviation, one of Columbia’s oldest fixed-base operations, has new ownership as long time employee Lee Thomas takes over. Lee plans to build on the company’s reputation and expand services while maintaining the current management team. Renovations are underway including a newly paved tarmac.
Sports
  • Hey now. Aliyah Boston, rookie for the Indiana Fever and Gamecock Women’s Basketball great, has been named a WNBA All-Star starter. Boston joins an elite group of players, including A’ja Wilson, as one of the 10 All-Star starters announced by the league. This adds to Aliyah’s list of accomplishments as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft.
Drink
  • Hampton Street Vineyard received the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for the 28th consecutive year. With the largest wine cellar in Columbia led by advanced sommelier Jonathan Lopez, the restaurant is again recognized for its exceptional wine program.
Plan Ahead
  • Celebrate Bastille Day on Thursday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with The Alliance Française of Columbia. The group will meet at Arabesque on Devine Street (a day early) to honor the national day of France.
Holiday
  • It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. Don’t join the statistic of 9,100 firework injuries that happened in the US last year — follow these 10 firework safety tips.*
Travel
  • Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*
Vista Guild
 
Theater

It’s OK, you can pick your seat

Replace a squeaky seat at the Koger Center
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The Name-A-Seat campaign offers three tiers of donations. | Photo by Koger Center for the Arts
Koger Center for the Arts announced plans to install new seats this summer, replacing the squeaky seats in Gonzales Hall. The seats currently in the venue were installed when the building was constructed in 1988.

Part of the transformation gives patrons the opportunity to have their names etched in Koger Center history. Donations for the Name-A-Seat campaign range from $250 for a balcony seat to $1,000 for an extra spot up front.

Contributions will support programming and upgrades for the local entertainment center. While the named seats don’t grant ownership or reservations, donors receive an invitation to an exclusive seat unveiling event. Each seat plaque can accommodate up to 25 characters, so donors can choose their own names or dedicate seats in memory to honor loved ones.
Shop
Looking to support small businesses? Shop our online store, Six & Main, for all of your summer essentials.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
David
From the editor
Last week, I introduced you to “Johnny Pow,” who rode cross country participating in the Scooter Cannonball. Well, not only did the rookie rider make it unscathed, he placed third in his class. Congrats on completing the epic journey, John.
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