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:
Blue Marlin, 1200 Lincoln St. | This Columbia staple serves up Lowcountry classics with a twist, like the rich and creamy She Crab Soup or the hearty New Orleans Seafood Gumbo. Pair your bowl with one of the fresh salads, such as the Fried Green Tomato Salad or Charleston Crab Cake Salad. You can’t go wrong with any pairing.
Mr. Friendly’s, 2001-A Greene St. | Warm up with one of the rotating soups, like the creamy Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Bisque with herb goat cheese or the hearty Southwest Chorizo + Black Bean Soup topped with rice and cilantro sour cream.
Spotted Salamander, 1531 Richland St. | At Spotted, keeping up with the daily specials is a must. Today, it’s Cajun Cream of Tomato and White Bean Chili — mmm, I’ll take one of each. But tomorrow? It might be the Cheeseburger Soup, a fan favorite you absolutely can’t miss.
An Evening of “Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis” | 7:30 p.m. | Harbison Theatre, Irmo | $40 | Enjoy an evening of storytelling and music as Patrick Davis brings three immensely talented performers showcased on Season One of his brand-new public television series to Harbison Theatre.
“The Revolutionists” | Through Saturday, Feb. 1 | Times vary | Trustus Theatre | $25 | This play focuses on four women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Art Class: Intuitive Painting 102 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art | $96 | This class further explores how attendees can rediscover their inner joy in artmaking.
The Palmetto Opera presents “Tosca” | 3 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts | $35 | This opera will be performed in the original Italian with English subtitles projected above the stage.
Shuck & Sip | Steel Hands Brewing - Vista | Price of purchase | Shuck oysters, sip special mimosas + Bloody Marys, and shop local vendors during the Sunday market.
Up your sleepy-time mocktail game with this fan-favorite brownie batter flavor. | Photo provided by Beam Organics
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NC-based breakfast chain Biscuitville Fresh Southern is opening a new location at 10605 Broad River Rd. near Dutch Fork Road in Irmo on Tuesday, Feb. 18. This will be its third Midlands location, joining spots on Clemson Road and Garners Ferry Road. (The State)
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The Strudel Shop located downtown on Washington Street has closed permanently, owner Kevin Kelly announced on Facebook. Kelly cited a desire to pursue other opportunities, saying, “It was just time to go.” The bakery relocated from Charlotte to Columbia in 2022.
Concert
The South Carolina Philharmonic’s Chamber Crawl heads to New Brookland Tavern on Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. with “The History of Metal,” featuring cellist Ryan Knott and violinist Sarah Land. Expect a fusion of “heavy classical” and metal influences. Tickets are $20.
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The Columbia Fireflies’ mascot Mason is spreading Valentine’s Day cheer with hand-delivered Valentine packages for fans within 20 miles of Segra Park. Packages include tickets to Opening Night, a Fireflies bear, a mug, flowers, and more for $95. Deliveries are available Thursday Feb. 13 and Friday, Feb. 14.
Cause
The USC Dance Marathon (USCDM) will hold its Main Event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. This year’s theme, “Together for Tomorrow,” highlights unity as USCDM builds on its 27-year history of raising over $9 million for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital — Midlands.
Sports
The Clemson Tigers hired Tom Allen from Penn State Nittany Lions as their new defensive coordinator. Go beyond the scoreboard and behind the scenes of the Clemson Tigers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
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🎶 They’re not like us
The music is set with this intro.
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If you’ve been to a Gamecock women’s basketball game this season, you’ve likely heard the team’s electrifying intro: a custom remix by Tina Roy of Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 hit, “Not Like Us,” which recently surpassed 1 billion streams.
Released yesterday, the “G-Mix” sets the tone with lyrics spotlighting each player’s skills and opens with coach Dawn Staley’s voice declaring, “This is uncommon favor” — a nod to the team’s theme for the season and the words she shared with Holly Rowe after last year’s championship victory.
The idea for the remix may have come from a fan, Chasisity S., who suggested on Facebook last summer that the team “get Tina Roy to make y’all a remix” of the track. Someone listened, and Gamecock alum Tina Roy delivered. Known for her sharpshooting, Roy transformed the hit into an anthem celebrating each player and the program, something she’s been doing since her playing days.
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I’ve been trying to track down more info on the Gamecock’s “Not Like Us” remix since the start of basketball season, and last weekend, Tina Roy finally popped up on my feed, sharing the release of the new song. It’s the perfect addition to your Gamecock playlist, right between “Sandstorm” and Patrick Davis’ ”Just a Big Ole Gamecock.”
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