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If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some with our coffee guide, featuring 25+ local coffee shops.

August 06, 2025 11:58 AM

Samantha Robertson

Two burgers topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and other fixings sit on a table at Grill Marks in Columbia; there are baskets of fries and a milkshake topped with whipped cream in the background.

Restaurants

Let’s eat, kids: Family friendly restaurants in Columbia

Grab the little ones and hit the town — these spots are tried and true with Cola kids.

July 3, 2024

Monica Garske

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Food

Answered: These Columbia restaurants come with a side of nostalgia

COLAtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals spark deep nostalgia — and we think you’ll agree.

July 2, 2024

Monica Garske

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Food

Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us

We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Columbia, SC from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.

May 24, 2024

Monica Garske

A plate of Thai Chicken Salad and brown rice with a small side of dressing sit on a wooden table.

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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Duke’s Pad Thai

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Two cocktails at Urban Tiki in Columbia, SC

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Treat yourself to a Halloween-themed night out on Main Street

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Celebrate spooky season at Publico at BullStreet

Read: The perfect place to eat, drink, and be scary this Halloween.

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A photo of the romaine salad with tomato bruschetta, a new addition to SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar's menu.

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👀 A preview of a new menu

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Check out this piece of paradise coming to Cola

Polynesian-inspired bliss is coming to Columbia.

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Happy hour deals in Columbia

July 25, 2022

Samantha Robertson

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September 26, 2025
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A hugely popular app is making story time magical for kids

September 26, 2025
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The Buy

Ring Video Doorbell Bundle Review: Surprisingly useful, even if you’re not paranoid about package theft

September 19, 2025
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Victoria Bardega

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Brookland Commons: A smarter take on senior living

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A satellite image above Columbia. The city is labeled, and four blue lines are going off — one north, one east, one south, and one west — out past the edges of the screen.

Travel and Outdoors

Which cities share Columbia’s latitude and longitude?

Directly north, east, south, and west of COLA, cities across the world await.

September 2, 2025

Patrick Sidwell

Events

JerryFest 2025: Celebrating 60 Years of the Grateful Dead

JerryFest returns to Five Points on Sunday, Oct. 5 with two stages of live music, food, art, and family fun.

August 28, 2025

David Stringer

Williams-Brice stadium during a day game.

Gamecock season preview: Tailgates, Sandstorm, and Saturdays in Columbia

A look at the 2025 Gamecock football season, including key players, biggest games, and what’s new on gameday at Williams-Brice.

August 28, 2025

David Stringer

Local authors section at Richland Library

Outdoors

Where would you put an outdoor library in Columbia?

The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in Soda City.

August 27, 2025

Patrick Sidwell

City

Start streaming these local podcasts

Whether you’re interested in hearing from local business leaders, exploring the art world, or just hearing a good story, there’s a Cola podcast for you.

August 26, 2025

David Stringer