16 spots to get Brussels sprouts in Columbia

Throwback to the days when you were younger + you’d rather eat dirt than put a green food in your mouth. Oh, how the times have changed. Because as you’ve gotten older, your taste buds have definitely gotten wiser.

Today, it’s not uncommon to walk into a local restaurant and see Brussels sprouts on the menu, listed as appetizers, used in salads or sitting next to your entree. This food you hated when you were five has grown up, too.

I (gladly) set out on a “Brussel Hustle” around town to find the best of the best for you guys – with a little help from our friends in the Columbia Veg Community Facebook group.

116 Espresso and Wine Bar | large plate, served with shallots, raisins + truffle honey crema | $8

1801 Grille | side item, crispy | $6

Bistro on the Boulevard | side item, sautéed with onions + spices | $4

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse | appetizer, baked with honey + sriracha | $6.25

Bodhi Thai | side item, crispy | $5

Bone-in Barbeque | side item, fried with salt and vinegar | $6

Bourbon | side item, crispy | $3

Gervais and Vine | side item, sauteed with bacon, feta + white balsamic reduction | $8

Good Life Cafe | occasional option for the pick-4 veggie plate ($10.25)

Pasta Fresca | appetizer, flash fried, topped with parmesan + served with roasted red pepper pesto aioli | $8.95

Ristorante Divino | side item, served with the duck entree ($26)

Root Cellar | side item, sauteed | $3

Saluda’s | side item, served with the lamb + steak entrees ($31)

SmashBurger | side item, crispy | $2.99

The Ono Grindz food truck | salad, fried and mixed with cabbage, basil, mint, jalapeno + thai chili vinaigrette and served over rice | $6

Tombo Grille | appetizer, fried with herb buttermilk dressing for dipping | $9

Travinia Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar | side item, roasted with balsamic glaze | $5

Za’s on Devine | appetizer, toasted with bacon + a sweet balsamic glaze | $5

Photo by @zasondevine

DYK Brussels sprouts are among the top 20 most nutritious foods? They can help fight cancer, improve bone health, skincare, vision + more. Just one serving is enough to meet your daily needs for vitamins C and K.

Did I miss your favorites in this roundup? Let me know by responding to this email.

–Sam