When a friend of mine told me that her dad relocated to a Northeast Columbia neighborhood from Texas so that he could live near Little Pigs Barbecue, I wasn't surprised. Little Pigs Barbecue is one of those places you'd expect to see on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network. Owned by Champ McGee, … Continue reading Little Pigs Barbecue
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Tombo Grille for the Holidays
Looking for a lovely dinner on Christmas Eve? Tombo Grille in Forest Acres will be open with a special menu from 5pm - 9pm. Since 2002, Tombo Grille has blossomed into a tried-and-true hotspot for incredible food, new-favorite wines, high-gravity beers and desserts too good to be missed. Make your reservations here. New Year's Eve planning? Tombo … Continue reading Tombo Grille for the Holidays
Coming Soon
Halls Chophouse Columbia OPENING DECEMBER 2018 Halls Chophouse opens this month in downtown Columbia (in The Oak Table's former location). This family-owned restaurant is part of a successful group out of Charleston. Considered one of the top restaurants in Charleston by many, it's exciting to see an established steakhouse like Halls open a location in … Continue reading Coming Soon
Columbia Craft :: Brewery Tours!
The brewers at Columbia Craft Brewing Company are going to begin offering tours of their facility in December! They'll give them on Thursdays and Saturdays at a nominal $10 per person, and that includes a glass of beer! So let them explain the brewing process, show you through, answer your questions and then Wa-La! Drink … Continue reading Columbia Craft :: Brewery Tours!
Food Lover Events: December
Steel Hands Brewing :: Grand Opening Saturday December 1, 2018 Since they broke ground in March, the folks at Steel Hands Brewing have been pursuing the dream of a Grand Opening, and this Saturday is it! Besides locally brewed craft beer and a one-of-a-kind destination, the party will feature live entertainment with Prettier than Matt … Continue reading Food Lover Events: December
Seasonal Menu Now at Ruth’s Chris
Celebrate the best flavors of the season with our newest Seasonal Classics menu at Ruth's Chris Steak House inside the beautiful Hilton hotel in the Vista. Featuring exciting seasonally inspired dishes – such as Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Blackened Coconut Snapper and Sweet Potato Fritters – as well as Ruth’s Chris favorites, we invite you … Continue reading Seasonal Menu Now at Ruth’s Chris
Thursdays are Date Night at Tombo!
Tombo Grille 4517 Forest Dr, Ste 6 | 803.782.9665 Your perfect date night starts at Tombo Grille in Forest Acres where, on Thursdays, you'll get a delicious three-course dinner for two, for just $49! That includes your choice of one small bite to share, two entrees, and one dessert to share from the regular menu, … Continue reading Thursdays are Date Night at Tombo!
New! Sour Ales from Columbia Craft
Columbia Craft Brewing Company 520 Greene Street | 803-799-6027 Now pouring! Columbia Craft Brewing Company has two new fantastic sour ales for you to choose from! The first is Stuck in Port, a 5.1% ABV sour ale with peach and coconut notes. With cold temperatures outside, you'll definitely appreciate this new brew's warm island flavors! … Continue reading New! Sour Ales from Columbia Craft
Miyo’s’ Sushi Lovers Club
Miyo’s | M Kitchen | M Vista Visit any Miyo’s, M Vista or M Kitchen and get $10 off any bottle of wine with the purchase of 2 entrees! Voted Best Chinese Restaurant by readers of The State Newspaper and Best Asian Restaurant by readers of Free-Times, everyone loves the delicious dishes created by the … Continue reading Miyo’s’ Sushi Lovers Club
New! Columbia Craft Brewing Company
Columbia Craft Brewing Company is an independent locally owned brewery in downtown Columbia. If you haven't gotten a chance to visit this place since it opened last year, you have been missing out... if you like craft beer, you will LOVE Columbia Craft. Their brew master is so creative, he has brewed almost 50 different … Continue reading New! Columbia Craft Brewing Company
Newsflash!
M Gourmet Group Introduces Sushi Lovers Club! Do you and your soul mate love to treat yourselves to the elegance of a night of Sushi? Sushi is perfect for date nights... it's a sexy food... there's something kind of dangerous and sensual about taking in the cool subtle taste of raw fish ... and it's … Continue reading Newsflash!
Deals on Meals
Miyo's | M Kitchen | M Vista Now - December 20, 2018 Visit any Miyo's, M Vista or M Kitchen and get $10 off any bottle of wine with the purchase of 2 entrees! Voted Best Chinese Restaurant by readers of The State Newspaper and Best Asian Restaurant by readers of Free-Times, everyone loves the … Continue reading Deals on Meals
Two Winners from the Santa Lucia Highlands of California
by Rocky Menge September 18, 2018 I recently had the pleasure of tasting 7 wines from Morgan Vineyards in California. The vineyard is located in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Close to Monterey and the Pacific, Morgan is the highest altitude vineyard in California. This gives these wines an intense flavor with well balanced acidity. … Continue reading Two Winners from the Santa Lucia Highlands of California
Palmetto Wine Sellers
Palmetto Wine Sellers 2218 Devine Street | 803.714.3320 It’s no secret that the Midlands is exploding with new options for purchasing and consuming wine. With wine bars and flights and tours and festivals, painting parties and ubiquitous Wine Down Wednesdays, enthusiasm for the beverage has skyrocketed, and it’s become a popular part of our community’s … Continue reading Palmetto Wine Sellers
O’Hara’s Public House
131 E. Main Street, Lexington | 803.785.4025 | oharas-public-house.com What differentiates a traditional Irish pub from your average bar or brewpub? A true Irish pub is more than a watering hole; it’s a gathering place for hearty food, sports, and music in a warm, convivial atmosphere. At O'Hara's Public House, they say “Your Clan Awaits”. … Continue reading O’Hara’s Public House
You Have to Try This Place
Lunch at Quaker Steak & Lube Appropriately reminiscent of the motor oil brand, Quaker Steak & Lube is a motor-themed restaurant that boasts some of the best food and drinks around, drinks and fun for the whole family! The ColumbiaFoodieNews.com crew headed to their Columbia location off I-77 at Bluff Road to give it a good … Continue reading You Have to Try This Place
929 Kitchen & Bar
Looking for a trendy, fun place for a drink and a bite in the Vista? You've found it at 929 Gervais Street. 929 Kitchen & Bar is owned by young, hip partners Karen and Sean and their silent partners who have dreamed for a long time of serving up authentic Korean food with a modern … Continue reading 929 Kitchen & Bar
Compton’s Kitchen :: The Best in Home Cooking
Sometimes ya' just want to "cuddle up" to food... to rekindle memories of Mama in her kitchen, checkered apron, wooden spoon in hand, stirring that big pot of goodness. To be able to remember so fondly weekends with pancakes drenched in yummy syrup and loads of savory bacon and eggs! Home cooking is like nothing … Continue reading Compton’s Kitchen :: The Best in Home Cooking
Now Open: Freddy’s 2nd Location
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 2865 Sunset Blvd., West Columbia | 803.851.1964 Freddy’s is a family-friendly eatery that has a retro-50’s feel to its decor and a tasty menu with an appeal that will span the generations. Freddy’s has grown its stellar reputation in other parts of the country, so we where so excited when they … Continue reading Now Open: Freddy’s 2nd Location
Weekday Therapy: Crêpes and Croissants
Monday mornings can be difficult, and to start the week off right, we decided a good breakfast was in order. As it was approaching Bastille Day, France’s national holiday, French fare seemed appropriate, so we stopped in to one of Columbia’s favorite continental restaurants, Crêpes and Croissants. C&C’s owner and Master Crêpe Maker, Laurent, was … Continue reading Weekday Therapy: Crêpes and Croissants
Coming Soon: Duck Donuts
Duck Donuts 702 Cross Hill Rd, 100B, Columbia Duck Donuts got its start in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and quickly grew to add stores in almost a dozen additional states, including South Carolina, which will count Columbia as its second SC location very soon (projected in July)! Duck Donuts is famous for its warm, delicious … Continue reading Coming Soon: Duck Donuts
You Have to Try this Place: Lima Peruvian Cuisine
The first time I tried Lima Peruvian Cuisine (on Rosewood Drive inside the Jim Casey Fireworks complex), I felt a bit uneasy as I read the menu. Nothing sounded familiar, and although I consider myself fairly adventurous, and the menu had a photo of each dish, I didn't know what to expect. I hadn't looked on … Continue reading You Have to Try this Place: Lima Peruvian Cuisine
Twin Peaks
Have you noticed the impressive bronze elk standing at attention on the corner of Gervais and Pulaski Streets and the "Twin Peaks" sign on the building behind it? Their tongue-in-cheek moniker and the slogan "Eats... Drinks... Scenic Views" belie the fact that behind the facade lives a culinary giant and an incredible entertainment experience. If I was … Continue reading Twin Peaks
Shared Recipes!
Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse: Mint and Lemon Pepper Marinated Lamb Chops w/ Pearl CousCous (4 servings) Visit Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse online! Marinated and Grilled Lamb Chops Fresh Mint Leaves- 4 cups Lemon Pepper Seasoning-1 TBSP Fajita Seasoning-1 TBSP Sea Salt-1 TSP White Wine-2 cups Lamb Chops-12 chops Combine first five ingredients in blender or food processor. … Continue reading Shared Recipes!
