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🍲 Good soup

Hot soups of the season in Columbia
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Pair your soup with one of the many sandwiches on Gourmet Shop’s menu. | Photo by The Gourmet Shop
No gazpacho allowed: today we’re talking hot soups. As the cold weather sets in, nothing beats the warmth of a soup du jour.

Grab a spoon and some saltines, and explore Cola’s rich soup scene:

Backstreets, 2400 Devine St., Columbia — A local favorite, Backstreets offers daily homemade soups. Enjoy them in a bread bowl or paired with a Caesar or garden salad.

Boca Grande Burritos, 4525 Forest Dr. 2-A, Columbia — Beyond burritos, Boca Grande serves a special three-bean soup this season, available by the cup or bowl.

Casa Linda’s, 2009 N Beltline Blvd., Columbia — Savor the flavors of Sopa de Pollo with marinated chicken in a broth brimming with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and avocado.

Coa Agaveria Y Cocina, 823-A Lady St., Columbia — Coa showcases two unique soups: the Pozole Verde with chicken, hominy, cabbage, radish, onion, and the Sopa Azteca with chicken, panela cheese, chile pasilla, avocado, and crispy tortilla.

Duke’s Pad Thai, 904 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce — Choose from a variety of soups like Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Miso, or Dumpling, or create your own at its noodle bar.

Kao Thai, 1307 Main St., Columbia — Dip into the Tom Kha Chicken, a spicy and tangy coconut soup featuring chicken, tomatoes, mushrooms, galangal root, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, and cilantro.

No Name Deli, 2042 Marion St., Columbia — Try the rotating soup du jour or the classic vegetable soup, perfectly paired with a side of cornbread.

The Gourmet Shop, 724 Saluda Ave., Columbia — This Five Points staple, while mostly known for its chicken salad, also offers Tomato Bisque, a long-time favorite.

The Other Store, 4130 Bethel Church Rd., Columbia — One of Cola’s hidden gems, where you’ll find a variety of soups like corn chowder, chicken noodle, and chicken bog. Watch for gazpacho on the specials board when spring flowers bloom.
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Events
Wednesday, Jan. 10
  • Forest Acres Farmers Market | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 3500 Forest Dr. | Price of Purchase | The Forest Acres Market concentrates on the vending of food and produce.
  • The Art of Influence: Blade Runner | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $12-$15 | To celebrate exhibition Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous in its closing days at the CMA, the museum teams up with the Nickelodeon Theater for a two-part film series.
Thursday, Jan. 11
  • 2nd Annual Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 5:30-8 p.m. | University of South Carolina, 1244 Blossom St., Columbia | Free | The theme for this year’s celebration is “The Trumpet of Conscience: The Role of Lawyers in the Fight for Justice.”
  • Planning Commission (PC) | Thursday, Jan. 11, Thursday, Feb. 8 | 4-6 p.m. | 1737 Main St., Third Floor, Columbia | Free | Visit the Planning Commission website page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.
Friday, Jan. 12
  • Cor De Lux , Aaron J. Burke, Bones Hamilton | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 632 Harden St., Columbia | $10 | Aaron J. Burke’s new album “Young Pier Jumpers” was named one of the best of 2023.
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • Beethoven & Blue Jeans | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | Guest pianist Andrew Armstrong joins the SC Phil to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Meechie Johnson has been named SEC Player of the Week after standout performances last week for the Gamecocks men’s basketball team. Johnson led the Gamecocks to a 68-62 win Saturday with 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, and a crucial steal down the stretch to beat Mississippi State. (Gamecocks Online)
Festival
  • The 14th annual Mardi Gras Columbia is set for Saturday, Feb. 10 from 12 to 7 p.m., at City Roots in Rosewood. The event features a free parade at 11 a.m., $10 entry (children under 12 free), food trucks, craft vendors, beer and wine, and live music on three stages.
Job
  • The Columbia Fireflies are hiring for the Gameday Experience Team for the upcoming season. Apply online or attend the Job Fair at Segra Park on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Civic
  • Richland County voters, take note: the presidential primaries for the Democratic primary is on Saturday, Feb. 3 + the Republican primary is on Saturday, Feb. 24. Head to SC Votes for more information or to register today.
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Cause
  • Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR) invites you to “Time to Give,” a Speakeasy Soirée-themed silent auction at 701 Whaley on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. Bid with your volunteer hours and connect with local professionals. Snag a ticket.
Active
  • Regular exercise and activity are essential for a healthier lifestyle, but is that advice too general? Are there exercises that work better for women than men? What should women focus on during exercise? See the answers to these questions and more for women looking to stay healthy.*
 
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Asked: Your 2024 local predictions
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Gaze into your crystal ball and tell us... what’s in the cards for Columbia in 2024?

That’s what we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us. On our list of questions for 2024 predictions, we’re wondering:
  • Will the Gamecocks make the 12-team College Football Playoff?
  • Will it snow this year?
  • When will our temperatures hit 90° again?
  • Will Taylor Swift announce a surprise concert here?
  • Will one of our commodes be a contender for the Best Bathroom awards?
Got any other predictions for us? Please take our survey. Regardless of what 2024 has in store, we’re looking forward to seeing what happens. All we know for sure is that we’ll be there to keep you updated on what’s to come.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
If you were considering purchasing season tickets to watch the Gamecock baseball team this season, now is the time. This year’s team is ranked No. 14 in the preseason poll and kicks off the season at home on Friday, Feb. 14.
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