Chef Javier Uriarte, pictured here, will teach a workshop on empanada-making and salsa this year. | Photo provided by Columbia Food and Wine
Columbia Food & Wine Festival returns for its ninth year, Wednesday, April 22-Sunday, April 26, with five days of dinners, tastings, competitions, and workshops.
“We design the festival to be an exploration of Columbia — its neighborhoods, its voices and its creative spirit,” said Kelly Glynn, co-director of the Columbia Food & Wine Festival.
Here are the five events that made our mouths water.
High Tea & Tutus
Brush up on Emily Post’s “Etiquette” before high tea at the Mansion on Blanding with a special theatrical design and performance from the South Carolina Ballet.
Smoke on the Water Fire in the pits, this elite lineup brings together James Beard award-winning Chef Rodney Scott and West Columbia chef Robbie Robinson, who keeps racking up the recognition, and five-time World Barbecue Champion Myron Mixon for an evening on Putnam’s Harbor on Lake Murray.
When you think of a private island, you probably imagine palm trees, gently lapping waves, and a favorable UV index. That’s not exactly the case with this isolated piece of land in northeastern Maine. It’s a little warmer bythe pool at this recently listed Lake Murray home. (Realtor.com)
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Take your Southern hospitality to the next level by making a personalized logo for your home. You can put it on things like matchboxes, coffee cups, and notepads to create a hotel-style feel. Some Midlands flora would be a great touch — get inspired at a local park. (Southern Living)
On This Day
Irish novelist and poet James Joyce was born on this day, February 2, 1882. As he once wisely said, “life is too short to read a bad book.” Find a good one instead at one of Columbia’s independent bookstores.
Eat
We’re in the depths of winter — that might explain why people are so interested in soup at the moment. A cozy sweater and a warm bowl at one of Cola’s super soup spots sounds great right now.
Watch
Do not try this at home. Storied rock climber Alex Honnold recently climbed the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes or a harness, and Netflix livestreamed the event. If he ever came to the Capital City, we wonder which of our most iconic landmarks he would scale.
Travel
It can be tough to find time to work out. Good news — a new study suggests that a couple of 30-45 minute sessions per week could be enough to make “very good gains.” If you’ve got the time, see which of Columbia’s gyms would suit your schedule. (NPR)
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$0. That’s how much 94% of Nourish patients pay out of pocket to talk to a dietitian covered by their insurance. You could be covered, too — check your coverage + get matched with a dietitian who can cut through the food noise and build you a plan to thrive.*
Jobs
Whether you’re a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles + watch the applications roll in.
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Drop your old shoes in a shoe collection box to help raise funds for KMB. | Screenshot via WLTX Youtube
Do you have a closet full of shoes you’ll probably never wear again? Those barely used kicks can do more than collect dust this spring.
Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s annual shoe drive runs through Thursday, April 30, raising funds for litter prevention, recycling, and beautification work across the Midlands — with donations measured by weight (so boots give a boost).
Beyond the local impact, donated shoes get a second life through a global network of partners, helping families in developing nations build small businesses and sustainable income.
Donations can be dropped off at Keep the Midlands Beautiful’s office at 1305 Augusta Rd. in West Columbia.
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