With so many delicious spots around the capital city it can be hard to choose when it comes time for dinner. But why should you? From apps to dessert, pick and choose your selections to make your perfect menu in each district. The Vista Appetizer: Kick off the evening with wine and apps at Gervais &…
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Summertime in South Carolina means a fresh wave of seasonal ingredients flowing into Columbia SC kitchens and, perhaps more importantly, bars. Bartenders and brewers are getting creative with a sweet summer classics that are sure to impress. Cool down with these refreshing concoctions until the…
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Cinco de Mayo calls for Mexican food and margs! Keep reading to plan the perfect fiesta for you and your crew. Cocktail Hour Get your limes and salt ready, because it’s margarita time! Craft a delicious margarita flight at Publico in Five Points with different flavors like watermelon, traditional…
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Cheers, dears! Whether you prefer something red, white, bubbly, bold or something in between, we’re raising our glasses to the myriad of options in Columbia SC at which to kick back with some grade-A vino. Lula Drake Wine Parlour One step inside this chic wine bar on Main Street and you'll be…
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Whether cooked medium or well-done, meat-and-cheese only or stacked a mile high with toppings, paired with French fries or crispy onion rings… it’s near-impossible to resist a delicious burger. And, as the birthplace of the pimento cheeseburger, we know a thing or two about juicy handhelds in…
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These spots are whipping up more than delicious craft beers. Their creative flavor combos and local ingredients spread from the brewhouse to the kitchen, where chefs take the reins to create tasty bites that complement or even incorporate the beer itself. Steel Hands Once you make it out to Steel…
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While there are plenty of good eats and drinks throughout Columbia’s entertainment districts, you would be remiss to look past some spots tucked into the region's hotels. From fancy to causal, these places can be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. Read along for your next meal or nightcap…
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Chef Chris Williams says cooking has always been a part of him. He’s been in the kitchen since he was nine years old, getting paid to cook since he was 15 and even when he was working in other professions, his life has always centered around food. The newly named South Carolina Chef Ambassador is…
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While Oysters are in season year-round in South Carolina (#winning), they’re best eaten in colder months from September to April. As such, Columbia chefs are shaking up the game and dreaming up creative ways to serve you these salty gems beyond crackers and cocktail sauce (although, we are also big…
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Mark your calendars for a delicious start to 2022 with South Carolina Restaurant Week January 13-23. Plenty of Columbia, SC restaurants are offering special menu items and discounted pricing. Here are a few to try: For Families: Kids eat free for lunch or dinner at six Lizards’ Thicket locations…
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