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Restaurant Roundup
🍽️ Dishing the deets on new eats
Founded in Virginia in 2013, Three Notch’d is one of BullStreet’s newest additions. | Photo by COLAtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting Soda City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places for a bite or a bev — plus, some spots coming soon.
March
Crispy Cones, 1204 Main St.
The Shark Tank–featured grilled dough cone ice cream shop opens its first Columbia location downtown on Friday, March 27.
D&Tea Dessert and Bubble Tea, 911 State St., Cayce
Now open in Cayce’s Parkland Plaza, the new shop offers a menu filled with bubble teas, cheesecakes, tiramisu, and mochi.
Three Notch’d Brewing, 945 Sabal St.
Taking over the former Iron Hill Brewery location, this new Virginia-based brewery makes its beers on site and features an extensive menu.
Coming Soon
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Location TBD
The Ohio-based gourmet ice cream company was founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Jeni Britton.
It’s almost time to hit the lake. Dominion Energy will reopen Lake Murray public parks on Wednesday, April 1 through Monday, Sept. 7, with day passes required for the Lexington-side beach. Visitors can reserve passes online, and the Irmo-side boat launch will no longer accept cash payments.
Sports
South Carolina women’s basketball landed three AP All-Americans for the second straight season, led by Joyce Edwards on the second team, Raven Johnson on the third team, and Ta’Niya Latson earning honorable mention. The Gamecocks open NCAA Tournament play Saturday, March 21 at Colonial Life Arena.
Columbia City Council approved a rezoning that could bring ~300 workforce housing units and commercial space to ~10 acres near Lake Murray Boulevard. The mixed-use project, planned near Broad River Road and Prisma Health Parkridge, still needs additional approvals before moving forward. (WLTX)
Theater
Take flight to Neverland with Columbia Children’s Theatre’s “Peter Pan JR.,” running Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 at Brookland-Cayce High School. Tickets are on sale now for the show featuring performers from its PB&J Players program.
Edu
EdVenture Children’s Museum was selected for a national STEM partnership with Cummins Inc., receiving $10,000 to expand hands-on science and technology programming for children and families. The initiative supports early STEM learning through the Association of Children’s Museums.
Eat
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Tech
If your computer overheats with a few tabs open or sounds ready for liftoff, the problem might not be your device — it’s likely your antivirus. Many big-name brands are bulky + full of pop-ups. Webroot’s antivirus protection uses 33 times less space and scans up to six times faster. Get protected.*
Real Estate
A rare opportunity is available in the heart of Five Points. The two-story space at 738 + 746 Harden St. sits directly across from the iconic Five Points Fountain and offers up to 4,066 SF for retail or office use. Lease one floor — or both.Check it out.*
Editor’s Pick
🌴 The best around
The greenhouse at Wingard’s Market is filled with indoor plants to brighten your home. | Photo by COLAtoday
Last month, we shared that Wingard’s Market was in the running for a USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice award. Now, it’s official — the Lexington garden center has been named the No. 1 plant nursery in the country, where “there’s always something blooming.”
They’re celebrating the win (and thanking the community that helped get them there) with a customer appreciation day on Saturday, March 28, featuring 25% off most items, 10% off produce, and giveaways throughout the day.
The Buy
The best Easter eggs and decorations on sale ahead of the holiday. We recently shopped online party supply store Oriental Trading, and it’s got Easter covered — especially if you’re hosting an event on a budget. Check out our faves + use code BCFREESHIP for free shipping on any order:
This event really closed fast down the stretch.The Carolina Cup is only nine days away, coming up Saturday, March 28. I haven’t made it in years, but it’s considered an annual “rite of spring” by many South Carolinians. Last year, China Beach won. I’m always a fan of the horse names.
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