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must confess that when my family first bought tickets to the USC football games, I was less than enthused. Not my sport. But, the chance to tailgate with friends was certainly appealing. And I loved the spectacle of 70,000 fans celebrating together. (In those days, more often commiserating together.) For many years, we’ve really enjoyed those days and nights catching up with buddies and cheering on our Gamecocks. We’ve had more feasts than you can imagine. The showstopper had to be the day we carried the turkey fryer, 10 gallons of water, and a bunch of crab legs. Sure it took a long time to boil, but by then, everyone around us was looking longingly at our crustaceans. They were some kind of good. (Another winner was the sushigrade tuna, pan-seared to perfection, but that’s another story.) All those memories are part of what prompted us to ask for recipes that would work for tailgating. I think we got some good ones. The staff has already tried out a couple of them. No matter what your food traditions, add these to your triedand-true favorites and mix things up a bit. With the weather changing, in this issue we’re also featuring great ways to become the athlete rather than the athlete-watcher. Sailing, stand up paddleboarding, hiking, snorkeling, and more. Lake Murray is hosting some world-class events, the mountains are nearby, and the Caribbean surprisingly within reach. Whatever speaks to you, get out there and do it. But remember, there’s life after sports. So check out our Fall Fashion Preview as well, and dress like the winner we know you can be! 1 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
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esmerized by an intriguing woodturning technique, Michael Rabkin memorizes how the teacher does it, then manipulates the process, putting his own spin on it. He makes a dozen or so, maybe a hundred or so of an item - until he’s mastered it. Before moving on to some new object or technique that has caught his eye, he willingly mentors others on the current process. Following such a progression has brought Rabkin from being a woodworking ingénue in 2000 to becoming a master artisan and sought-after teacher in 2013. Desire to take his accomplishments to higher and higher levels has positioned him to interact with some of the area’s most talented artisans, producing very unique work. “I feel I’ve learned from some of the best. I’ve been fortunate!” Rabkin also acknowledges that his innate ability to visualize what he reads in books or woodturning magazines has served him well in his 13 years of working with wood. “By carefully analyzing a piece I admire and also the technique that created it, I have been able to synthesize it, and make it my own – with some variation, some improvement,” said Rabkin. “Then, what I have is something new.” Some of the specialized techniques Rabkin has mastered are so intricate and demanding not many woodworkers would have the patience and perseverance to follow suit. With a mechanic’s eye for achieving intricate technical outcomes and an artist’s eye for enhancing a process, he achieves notable aesthetic appeal. “Little things can add big impact,” said Rabkin, a
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dentist by profession. Although his daily work has him focused on very small things, he started big when he first decided to learn woodworking. “A little more than a decade ago, here in the Midlands we had the first North American branch of the Chippendale School of Furniture Making. Its international headquarters are in Gifford, Scotland, a suburb of Edinburgh,” recalled Rabkin, one of the local school’s first students. (Note: the school no longer has a branch here.) The master artisan teaching Rabkin’s class had each member of the all-male group build a blanket chest. “Maybe because it was a big item, we all felt we were accomplishing big things. I remember being very proud of mine – and still have it. Ben Farrell taught us to use classical dovetail joints; there wasn’t a nail or screw in it. We graduated from the blanket chest to a joggling board. Mine has held up very well. It’s still in my backyard.” When the Chippendale class ended, Rabkin continued on his own by making boxes, but went much smaller, more in keeping with the size of his daily work in the mouths of patients. “Once I made a couple hundred little boxes, and gave most of them away as gifts, I wanted to put legs on a little chest.” That’s when he was introduced to woodturning. “A fine old English furniture maker taught me how to turn wood. It was like falling in love! I was so taken with the instant gratification of it I haven’t stopped since. Imagine! In just an afternoon you can create something beautiful!” Rabkin likened the woodturning process to throwing a pot, “only it’s more immediate because after a piece of pottery is turned, you have to complete more steps before you can hold it in your hands.” Since turning that very first leg for an existing chest of drawers, Rabkin has been devoted to woodturning. Yet artful new items catch his eye and pull him in various directions. The next thing you know, he’s reverseengineered what he’s seen, tooled up to make it, and it’s coming off his lathe. When he mastered the early small square boxes, he
moved to huge wooden bowls, then to large flat platters, created from a single downed tree in his neighborhood. His cut, composition and finish of that first platter enabled him to retain the cross-section’s natural beauty. When he’d mastered large and flat, he went to long and thin. For wooden wine goblets, he called up his math skills to keep the cylindrical stems straight as they turned on the lathe. From math for keeping his turned stems straight, Rabkin next employed geometry to turn a symmetrically perfect (and fully moveable) orb suspended – inside an equally perfect cube – turned as one piece out of a single piece of wood. For the exterior of a small vase, he created a unique process incorporating hair from a favorite pet’s grooming and applied it, with an epoxy concoction, around the vase’s exterior. So far, no one has guessed correctly what the vase is made of. For a medium-sized vase, he repurposed corrugated cardboard to achieve a honeycomb effect, then stabilized the urn shape with a turned-wood lip and foot. When he discovered a gnarly section of a fallen tree in his neighborhood, the cast-aside spalted wood appealed to his sense of stewardship. “The tree had already started decaying and drying before I tried to work with it. What was going on in the tree is what gave this large vase its colors and striations.” Back to small. Rabkin successfully tackled turning a covered wooden jar whose lid screws down so precisely the top’s striations match up exactly with the wood grain of the little vessel. As impatient as he is to see a piece of work emerge on his lathe, he is very patient in practicing new techniques until he is satisfied with the result. He is always looking for the next challenge. In keeping with the unspoken code of woodworkers, he generously shows interested others how to accomplish a technique. That’s only fair, he says: “That’s how I’ve learned.” Artisans, usually fellow members of Palmetto Woodturners, frequently come over to Rabkin’s workshop for what is sometimes called a “sawdust session.” Their interest in trying out techniques is as varied as the creations that can be crafted from an idle chunk of wood – by a rich imagination and the right tools. Rabkin and other wood turners have found that sources and support for venturing something new are easily accessible, right here in the midlands. Palmetto Woodturners get tutorials at their regularly-scheduled meetings. Not only are there show and tell opportunities during the gatherings, but the group often brings in talented artisans from around the region to give demonstrations. On their own, members also attend regional and national shows exhibiting the technically best and most visually pleasant works representing those areas. Palmetto Woodturners meets the first Saturday of the month at Mann Tool Company, Chris Drive, in Lexington. ◼
Left: From a decaying neighborhood tree, Rabkin claimed this spalted maple vase. Middle left: Vases in the foreground are mottled with smoothed and epoxied groomings from a beloved dog, now departed. Below: High and low relief cuts make high demands on Rabkin and his lathe.
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elebrating its first decade as South Carolina’s largest music school, Columbia Arts Academy (CAA) has been successful not only for the lessons it offers but also because of the lessons it has learned. “We listen to parents and students who have chosen CAA for music lessons and learn what they want to get out of their lessons,” said Marty Fort, who founded the academy in 2003. “The first question we ask is what their goals are.” Fort explained the academy has tailored its services, generally, to family dynamics and, individually, to each student’s goal. With 700 students actively enrolled – ranging in age from toddlers to adults – that’s a lot of listening! “We know how busy families are and how many directions their lives take them in, so we have their considerations in mind.” First, Fort explained, the academy offers more options than any other music school in the area. “Classes in both classical and popular instruments afford students a wide array of choices. It’s fairly common for students to study more than one instrument.”
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Fort, a Columbia native, said the class alternatives include: guitar, banjo, ukulele, base and mandolin as well as drum, in addition to piano, singing and voice. “The academy also offers Music Fun and Play for very young children. And the Rock Band classes are very popular.” The variety of instruments and classes available helps explain why some students drive in from far reaches of the state to take lessons. The teachers’ ability to relate to the students also accounts for the academy’s success. “We have 35 instructors, some of whom have been with us since the beginning,” said Fort, who served on the faculty at University of South Carolina – Upcountry from 2005 - 2011. ”They are all academically trained or have extensive performance experience.” To keep his chops, Fort plays guitar with the local Rockabilly band, the Capital City Playboys. “The fact that we have such an ample faculty enables us to make good matches.” “That’s exactly how it happened for us – my children and me as well,” said Rich Edelson who has watched three of his four children flourish as students at the academy. “One of my sons was dejected when I brought
On picture day, the students wear what they want and ham it up for the camera. P hotographer Elaine F loyd c a p t u re s t h e exuberance of young musical minds and bodies.
him here. A teacher at another school insisted on teaching a specific way. My son found those instructions boring. His teacher at CAA asked about his goals, then used songs and styles my son was interested in to teach him – probably the same things but in a different, fun, way. That son really enjoyed learning here – he got very good at playing the guitar.” Another of Edelson’s sons was a complete beginner when he started lessons at CAA. “In the first sessions here, the instructor showed him how to move his hands and fingers around the guitar by playing Metallica and Led Zeppelin licks, even before learning chords,” Edelson recalled. “I always thought it was cool, the way the teacher tricked him into learning guitar.” With the exception of the family’s basketball player, all Edelson’s children have been CAA students. “My daughter is enrolled now in voice and piano, and already has been performing on stage around town and has even had some success with a talent scout out in California.” The word the Edelsons use most often in describing their CAA learning experiences is fun. “I had played when I was a kid and, as an adult, decided I wanted to play again, even ended up being in a band that played some around town. We’ve had a lot of fun doing that. The instructors’ experience performing in bands helped us make the leap between performing solo in a practice studio to blending in with other musicians. Marty really knows how to pick his instructors!” Knowing that music lessons are an investment, Fort has taken two measures that take pressure off families. “The academy sells instrument for beginners, such as entry-level guitars, drum pads and sticks and, for piano students, we have a piano rental relationship with Adair Piano.” The other measure that is considerate of family resources is that lessons are agreed upon from monthto-month. “According to our model, a semester-long commitment is not required.” Listening to what parents say are their needs and schedules led Fort to establish the most expansive operating hours of any music school in the area. “We
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different teachers get to finish up their lessons at the same time so parents can get them on home sooner,” Fort pointed out. So parents can observe their children’s session work, Fort designed the academy’s physical configuration to include windows opening into the studios from the common areas. “Those waiting for their children feel welcome in an area stocked with current magazines, one that is comfortable and well-lit enough for work on their electronic devices.” In what serves as a very lively progress report, parents see their children’s improvements during recitals held twice a year. “These are held either at the University of South Carolina’s School of Music Recital Hall or at Columbia College,” Fort said. “Both venues have Steinway pianos, and both have great acoustics. But to make absolutely sure parents can hear their children’s voices, we bring our own PA system. We want them to be heard from the back of the recital hall.” A kid-favorite calendar item at CAA is Picture Day. “Students get to wear what they want and ham it up for the camera.” Fort added that having pictures taken by a very fine professional photographer, Elaine Floyd, works out well for families. “We schedule Picture Day in advance of Christmas each year.” His own music studies and performance experience have helped Fort anticipate what a pleasant and rewarding learning experience should include. “As we approached our 10th anniversary, we invested heavily in technology for each classroom or studio. Now students can use their own electronic devices to display, on our new LED monitors, music or lyrics they want to work on during that day’s lesson. We know this makes learning more fun, more relevant, and certainly more immediate. We’ve had students tells us they just heard a song on the car radio as they were headed to class – something they wanted to practice. Plugging their personal electronic devices into these new monitors makes that possible – immediately.” Fort said that even before the recent $10,000 investment in technology, the studios already were outfitted with high-quality amplifiers, stereos, electric keyboards and drum kits with pads. “We are the most technologically-advanced music school in South Carolina.” And this superlative extends to the academy’s new school in Lexington as well. “We have been welcomed during the first year Lexington School of Music has been offering lessons. Families are comfortable bringing their children to classes at the Old Mill, and we offer the same breadth of lessons in Lexington as are offered at the academy on Rosewood Drive in Columbia.” Fort says seeing students enjoy their lessons is a great reward. “If they are having fun, they are going to stick with practicing, they are going to improve and grow, and that will give them the confidence to continue.” ◼
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Fresh Takes on the Traditional Southern Novel By Courtney Webb Photographs By Jay BrownE
outhern literature is nothing short of iconic. Book devotees don’t have to look far on any classical literature countdown or educational recommended reading list to find the likes of masterpieces such as To Kill a Mockingbird, Gone with the Wind or even the most recent highly celebrated literary jewel of the South: The Help. However, one can’t help but stop and consider what it is that makes the South so appealing to readers not only of other regions of the United States but even other continents? What is it about our literary tradition that keeps readers coming back for more? Whether the answer lies within our deep historical roots, our most beloved traditions or that indefinable charm that is so often referenced, we may never know but below are three new releases sure to remind readers all over the globe why, when it comes to books both past and present, no one does it quite like the South.
Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall (Gallery Books) Nine year old Starla Jane Claudelle resides with her Grandmother in a small Mississippi town and truth be told, she believes she has it real rough. Between never getting to do what she wants, missing both her parents something fierce and the demands of becoming a lady to please Mamie, well, it seems Starla can hardly take a deep breath without being criticized to the moon and back. Soon it becomes clear that the only solution for salvaging this summer is to make an escape to her Mother who she knows is just waiting patiently in Nashville for the time when they can come together and be a family again. However upon an unimaginable series of events, the young Starla soon comes to see the world and people around her in quite a different light as her sheltered world comes crumbling down. Poised against the backdrop of the civil rights movement in the early 1960s, Starla’s journey is one of a very young heroine who captures not only the imagination but also the heart. Whistling Past the Graveyard proves itself to be a new southern classic taking readers through the trials of facing fear, racial prejudice and horrific violence head on while finding your way to being the individual who chooses to make a stand for all that is right and good. Dead Ever After: The Final Sookie Stackhouse Novel by Charlaine Harris (Penguin)
The phenomenon that is HBO’s hit series True Blood all began with what Arkansas based author Charlaine Harris referred to as “The Southern Vampire” series. Growing restless writing conventional mysteries, she decided to take a walk on the paranormal side and found the eerie setting of a small Louisiana town the perfect backdrop for her mind reading main character Sookie Stackhouse. And so through the pages of a book and the glow of a TV screen: a new blonde pop culture icon was born. In this final installment, the answer to the biggest question of all will finally be revealed as readers learn with just whom their darling Sookie will choose to grow old with or will she choose to even grow old at all? For those who have never experienced the written word of Sookie the books are the perfect companion for the die hard Trubie and offer an even further extension of all that is the supernatural world of Sookie Stackhouse as the sixth season winds down to an end. The Last Original Wife by Dorothea Benton Frank Sullivan’s Island native Dorothea Benton Frank is one of the most well-known and highly treasured authors of the Carolinas. Her work has become go-to beach reads for travelers and residents alike with which to read away their vacation days. Carolinians also trust her for a fictional romp that feels close to home in every way as she keeps her settings true to their core and manages to depict the world around us in ways we might have never seen since we are lucky enough to live here every day and call these remarkable locations home. In The Last Original Wife Frank shines a light on the deep devastation of divorce, the bonds of family and her beloved city of Charleston, South Carolina as she tells the story of a woman trying to find herself again within the streets of the city she holds dear. 20 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
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erhaps you’ve worked hard for many years to save for a comfortable retirement. Maybe you’ve started a successful business. Or, suppose you expect to receive a generous inheritance. Life is fast and furious these days … kids, college, careers, retirement, aging parents, unexpected health concerns, the death of a loved one … there seems to be so little time to devote to the effort of making sure that you are properly prepared to manage the financial impact of what life throws at you. Where do you turn for advice? How do you answer the many important financial questions as you go through life? When can I retire? Have I saved enough to be comfortable in my retirement years? How can I make sure that I protect and preserve my assets if I become incapacitated? What should I do in order to be sure that the assets I’ve worked so hard to accumulate are not mishandled by my children? How can I create a legacy for those charitable causes that are near and dear to me? Can I afford a second home? How should my assets be invested, and how can I make sure that I am not taking too much risk? How do I know if I am spending too much? Am I getting a proper investment return? Would my family be financially secure if I die unexpectedly? These and other questions are normal for affluent families. So, where do you turn for the answers? Increasingly, many affluent families are seeking relationships with advice-based financial firms which, together with their attorney and CPA, are able to offer the security and comfort of working with a professional team that can deliver customized financial strategies to meet their family’s unique needs. It is virtually impossible for one advisor to master the complexities of financial planning, sound investing, tax rules, and trust administration. Working with a firm that offers a team of professionals with expertise in each of these disciplines has numerous advantages. You no longer have to be the go-between for your investment manager, insurance agent, bank, CPA, and attorney. These professionals are in separate locations and sometimes separate communities, and proper communication about your relationship can be difficult at best. With you at the helm, a solid team of professionals will coordinate all of the key financial aspects of your life, saving you precious time to focus on family and friends, your career or business, or the care of a loved one. You will enjoy the peace of mind and assurance that your assets are secure, that your investments are being managed in concert with your financial and estate plans, and that as you grow older and less able to manage your financial affairs, there’s a trusted team in place that you know will be there to help you. Examples of having a sound team of advisors behind you abound, but one common example is when a person with little financial experience is widowed. Such was the case with Mrs. Smith who unexpectedly lost her husband. Her husband managed his own investments, and had relationships with several large brokerage firms. There was no coordination between the investment managers, and no tax planning.
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t’s clear when you first meet Jan Jernigan that she understands both the challenges and opportunities of investing for the future. The Columbia businesswoman is a Vice President and Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, one of the most respected names in the wealth management business today. Having worked for many years as an investment advisor, Jernigan has established herself as a highly-regarded professional in her field. We asked for her advice regarding managing – and growing – wealth. “I have a strong and loyal client base made up of people I genuinely respect and admire. I feel very blessed to be a part of their lives,” she began. “My goal is to understand a client’s financial needs and align them with the resources available to meet those needs. My clients and I work together to create and implement an ongoing strategy that is specifically and uniquely designed to help them meet those financial goals,” Jernigan explained. While there are many techniques available to build and preserve wealth, Jernigan likes to focus on good oldfashioned fundamentals of investing. She believes in three components of successful investing in the financial markets: thoughtful planning, balance and proper diversification. It is also critical for investors to understand their tolerance for risk. Planning is essential to achieve your goals, according to Jernigan. For example, when retirement is on your horizon, there are many financial issues to consider, such as when to retire, when to begin collecting Social Security and how to lower your risk in your retirement portfolio. For example, recent economic challenges proved most difficult for folks nearing retirement who had maintained a large percentage of risk in their portfolios. The market has rebounded, but for some, there may not be enough time to recoup. That’s one reason risk versus age is an important consideration. “Because the markets are dynamic and not static, it is important to pay attention to your investments and keep goals in mind,” Jernigan emphasized. “I encourage clients to stay focused on their long-term goals, while staying ready and willing to make the necessary changes to remain on the right path.” Jernigan believes that one way to help control risk is to diversify your holdings. Finding the right balance is crucial to reducing risk and increasing returns. It is also important to establish realistic expectations and carefully determine an investor’s time frame. A key to setting investment goals is to balance return expectations with the willingness to accept risk. “I tell clients to remember the ancient Greek maxim ‘Know Thyself ’ when it comes to their tolerance for risk. I give them a test to determine how they think they would respond during different scenarios in the market because risk is not for everyone,” she explained. “In general, the higher risk one takes, the greater the reward. I try to show my clients ways to achieve their goals without taking on too much risk.” Jernigan seems to really enjoy her career as a Financial Advisor. “You have to love what you do in order to do it well!” she says. She also believes in giving back to the community that has
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given her so much. A champion of many charities, Jernigan supports Pawmetto Lifeline, Sistercare, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ( JDRF), and other local charities. She serves as President of the University of South Carolina School of Dance Board, which raises funds for USC scholarships for dancers and she chairs a large fundraiser for homeless pets annually, The Fur Ball, held in October. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining financial market. ◼ September/October 2013 | 23
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e begin our conversation with a potential client by going through a fact-finding process,” explained Julia Parks, Divisional Vice President of AXA Advisors in Columbia. “During our time together, we talk about priorities and concerns, and we assess your current financial situation.” It’s a discovery process that opens the door to creating a profile and developing a strategy to face the future confidently, with assurances that there will be enough for every stage of life. It starts with the conversation, the first step in determining a client’s unique needs and perspective. Next is a Discovery Survey, which helps uncover concerns and clarify needs. Do you have two children who will be in college at the same time? A spouse with health concerns? Comprehensive retirement wishes but no strategy to achieve them? What about long-term care for yourself, your spouse, partner or parents? These are the types of questions that serve as strong tools to assist Julia Parks and her colleagues in providing personalized advice that is the result of 150+ years of experience in advising more than 100 million individual and corporate clients worldwide. “Our clients have multiple obligations and for many of them, a broad-based knowledge of financial options and opportunities hasn’t been part of their experience,” Parks shared. “That’s where we can help, because time and again, I find programs that our clients knew nothing about, that will help them grow their assets while protecting their resources. In many instances, we are educators as much as advisors.” For example, people who work for public schools, colleges, universities, hospital, nonprofit organizations and municipal governments can save for retirement through 403(b) tax-sheltered arrangement (TSA). To respond to these specific needs, AXA created the Retirement Benefits Group (RBG), a specialized division of AXA Advisors. Together AXA Advisors and RBG provide wealth management services and financial education to more than 17,000 organizations to help meet the retirement needs of those who serve and build our communities. During her ten years at AXA, Ms. Parks has worked with several thousand clients from 18 to 80. She shared a framed thank-you note from one gentleman who credited her and AXA with giving him the information he needed to reach a “solid position for retirement.” It’s part of AXA and Parks’ client-centric philosophy: always listening, discovering and sharing options to create and maintain financial security. “We provide great services at no charge,” she explained. “Sometimes, a person just needs a bit of advice, which we provide at no charge, while other times, the initial conversation leads to an awareness of what is required to reach specific goals, and we develop a long-term financial strategy that serves the client for many years.” Julia.Parks@AXA-Advisors.com AXA Advisors, LLC 1901 Main Street Columbia, SC 29201
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freckles, age spots and tiny lines that popped up in the past few months because we (oops!) didn’t properly apply or re-apply sunscreen during our warm-weather adventures. Yep, my head is hanging in shame, too, because I’m a sun-protection offender as well. Thankfully, though, a beautiful veneer can be restored with the help of skincare professionals. Marci Delaney is a licensed esthetician and founder of Spa 131 in West Columbia. Delaney says that some of the initial signs of sun-related skin damage include the
aforementioned hyper-pigmentations and fine lines. We typically notice these conditions first on our face because that’s the part of the body that we look at most frequently. However, they can appear just about anywhere, including on the backs of hands, the “When it comes to reducing décolletage, shins and feet. The key to reducing the appearance of fine lines the appearance of these skin nuisances is to increase and wrinkles resulting cellular turnover through the use of modern-day from UV damage or aging, spa treatments and topical Delaney recommends products. “It’s never too late to start on a good skincare what she calls “the perfect routine. That’s number one,” says Delaney. Here are a pair” of products.” couple of options available to you.
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of the solution. Ninety percent relies on the clients when they’re at home,” says Delaney. A good skincare regimen should include products that exfoliate, cleanse, moisturize, assist with anti-aging and provide a good amount of sun protection. (After all, we don’t want any more sun damage.) Most of these products are applied either in the morning or at night, but one of Delaney’s favorite on-the-go products is Glō Protecting Powder SPF 30. The reality of most sunscreens is that they typically only last for a few hours. The light, compact nature of this Glō product makes re-applying your SPF a cinch because it easily fits into your purse or work bag. The powder also comes in translucent and bronze shades, so you can choose the coverage that best fits your lifestyle. When it comes to reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles resulting from UV damage or aging, Delaney recommends what she calls “the perfect pair” of products – Glō Therapeutics Advanced B5 Hydration and Glō Therapeutics Ultra 15% Vitamin C Serum. The B5 product assists in cell renewal and hydration, while the Vitamin C formula coats the skin with peptides and antioxidants. The end result is skin that appears healthier, radiant and more youthful. A key to turning back the clock and staying young looking at any age is to remember to shield yourself from the sun every single day, all year long! Protect yourself and stay beautiful! ◼
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Microdermabrasions: Microdermabrasion is a skincare method that employs minute grains to lightly sand and exfoliate the outermost skin layer. Then, the dead skin particles are “vacuumed” away, a process that stimulates oxygen and red blood flow to the resurfaced skin cells. Delaney says there are several different types of micros on the market today, including granular, diamond-tip wand, and oxygen/water types. Talk with your licensed skin consultant to determine which method will work best for your skin problems. Remember that microdermabrasions and chemical peels can be done on a variety of body parts. These procedures are not limited to just the face!
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Fall Fashion of options: the box pleat mini, the tulip and the midi have reappeared in all their feminine glory. Skinny pants are hot again, and basic denim and black leather have been joined by patterns and textures. Dominant colors include rich eggplant and plums, cobalt blue and navy blue and grey, appearing on everything from clothing to accessories. While animal prints remain spot on, camouflage is big but done in a feminine way. Accessories are both scaled down and done up; heel heights and bag sizes have shrunk, but many are either embellished with punk-inspired accents (think buckles and studs), or made in soft materials like beg-to-be-touched calf hair. Oversize totes have taken a back seat to satchels, clutches and mini-bags, finished in those luxe skins. The classic, ladylike pointed-toe pump is back, done in either a kitten heel or a midi heel (3 inches or less), and the pointed toe flat seems to have replaced the round toe ballet flat of seasons past. Another über feminine detail spotted is quilting in everything from bags to shoes to clothing. Boots rocked the runway in every style and heel height, from flat equestrian, to low-heel rocker bootie, to sexy over-the-knee styles and the high-heel ankle bootie. I also observed what I refer to as, "Cinematic Drama" this season: clean beautiful faces finished with red lips and long lashes, and many models wearing elbow length gloves. The season could be summed up in the word juxtaposed. After all, we are women of many facets and perhaps, this season, that’s the message that we’re sending the world. While reading the September issue of Lucky, I was enamored by an outfit that one of their editors modeled: a gorgeous floral print dress with a leather biker jacket over it and pointed toe pumps. I thought about the floral dress and pointed toe pumps in my closet. Now, I just need the biker jacket. I was reminded of an episode of “Sex and the City” when Carrie Bradshaw famously declared, "I like my money where I can see it ... hanging in my closet." Sounds like it’s time to head over to my financial institution and make a withdrawal, because after all, every girl needs to invest in a good jacket. ◼
* The September 2012 issue of Vogue was its biggest issue ever published, with a page count of 916 and the September 2013 issue of Harper’s Bazaar is its biggest ever, coming in at 602 pages.
On Amanda: Blouse, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $475; Skirt, Helmut Lang, $320; all from Van Jean September/October 2013 | 37
On Shannon: Dress, Erin Fetherston, $275; Bag, Christian Louboutin, Price upon request; Bracelet, Kenneth J Lane, $98; all from Coplon’s
On Amanda: Blouse, Stella McCartney, $740; Jeans, Stella McCartney, $500; Shoes, Ash, $275; Handbag, Givenchy, Price upon request; all from Coplon’s
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On Shannon: Vest, Brunello Cucinelli, Price upon request; Blouse, Brunello Cucinelli, Price upon request; Jeans, J Brand, $222; Handbag, Mulberry, Price upon request; Boots, Jimmy Choo, $950; all from Coplon’s
On Naida: Blouse, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $375; Jeans, J Brand, $218; Shoes, Vince, $395; Necklaces, Theodosia, $65 (short) and $210 (long); all from Van Jean
On Amanda: Dress, Mary Katrantzou, Price upon request; Scarf, Mary Katrantzou, $580; all from Coplon’s
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On Amanda: Jacket with dickey, Veronica Beard, $995; Leggings, Velvet, $140; Handbag, Alexander Wang, $675; Boots, Miu Miu, $895; all from Coplon’s
On Shannon: Dress, MCQ by Alexander McQueen, $420; Boots, Stuart Weitzman, $598; Bracelet, Kenneth J Lane, $128; Earrings, Kenneth J Lane, $88; all from Coplon’s
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On Naida: Dress, Michael Kors, Price upon request; Shoes, Robert Clergerie, $895; Earrings, Kenneth J Lane, $68; all from Coplon’s
On Shannon: Jacket, Girl by Band of Outsiders, $595; Blouse, Parker, $264; Pants, Tibi, $275; Shoes, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $450; all from Van Jean
On Naida: Jacket, Chloe, Price upon request; Sweater, Chloe, $795; all from Coplon’s
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Shoes, Lanvin, $850, Coplon’s
Shoes, Lanvin, $895, Coplon’s
Handbag, Rebecca Minkoff, $195, Kick’s
Clutch, Kotur, $595, Van Jean
Shoes, Robert Clergerie, $895
Hair: Classic and Feminine Thank you, 2013, because this is the year we return to the ultimate feminine hair. By Beth Dickerson, Capelli Salon This fall, our classic hairstyles return in force. Here is the key: relax. Beach waves, buns, braids and ponytails are all popular: keep it a little unkempt. This can be a great DIY opportunity, yet, getting a blow-out or style at your salon can be done with the ability to keep it in place all night. Let your bun look less ballerina and more comfortable. Let your braid wrap around your head like a confident angel. Let your waves look beach ready, yet intentional. Hair color is following the same trend. Ombre is still popular, but keep it maintained. Those highlights you have rocked all summer need a little love. Your roots are showing? Two choices: deep conditioning and gloss treatments will bring it all back for the cooler seasons. In keeping with the minimalist mentality, we go for bronze tones. Darker color should aim for deep toffee and milk chocolate tones. Lighter hues ought to try caramel, nougat, and butterscotch tones. As always, warmth is key. Whether being bold enough to claim auburn tones or simply going for natural dark blonde highlights, warming up our hair allows our skin tones to maintain
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summer, sun-tanned tones. Try a gloss treatment at your salon to bring back the richness of summer hair. This will also enable you to avoid chopping off your lovely locks just to keep it healthy. Or, consider your salon for a deep conditioning treatment. If you feel DIY, why not check out Paul Mitchell After Sun Replenishing Masque. Leave this in your hair 20 minutes or overnight and expect intense nourishment for lovely locks. Finally, when styling your hair, check out a couple of mandatory products for southern tresses (because we all know how the humidity treats us). Joico Humidity Blocker can be used post blow-dry or post-style. It keeps straight hair straight and curly hair unfrizzed. The best finisher is Minardi Pieces. To keep your straight, curly, or wavy hair smooth and shiny, apply a pea-sized amount to your ends. The product is light-weight, easy to handle, and a pleasant smell. Our clients are hooked! Enjoy a season of beautiful hair. Treat your locks kindly. And, rock your best hair with confidence! ◼
BUZZ fashion
The Best for Less Boutique and better label children’s clothing, plus new and unique items for savvy shoppers
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en years ago, Kahl Sanders had a vision: to offer beautiful, affordable clothing and accessories to women and children. She wanted a consignment shop – but one that only offered fine consignments. She started Daff-A-Deals on Two Notch Road, across from the Target shopping center and the Lizards Thicket restaurant. For years she has been accepting boutique and better-label consignments, sometimes as many as 1,000 a day. Patrons have come to know the store as the place to frequent for great deals on children’s clothing. A few vendors’ products have been mainstays, such as hand-made bows. Through word of mouth and excellent customer service, Daff-A-Deals created a following.
One of the regular faces at Daff-A-Deals – especially as Kahl has become the mother of two boys – is her mother, Lyn (Mimi) Robinson. Lyn was asked originally by Kahl to do the accounting for the business. Soon she was merchandising and selling. Kahl’s father, Stanley (Pap), was supposed to just help get the business started. He is also a regular there. According to Lyn, Daff-A-Deals has become a real family business, with Kahl’s husband Eric helping to set things up and change items out when necessary, and even a grandson of Lyn and Stanley’s, Brennen Barry, assisting from time to time. “It ’s just been such a great business,” says September/October 2013 | 43
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Lyn, “… a beautiful environment in which to shop, good deals, great quality. If it had not been for Kahl’s vision this would not be such a great business, and it may not have survived as some consignment shops have not survived. But she only takes items that are top quality and she has stuck to that. She’s amazing! Customers know they can buy boutique and better label clothing at a fraction of the cost.” Lyn also says that repeat customers have become like family. Kahl echoes that sentiment saying that the 44 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
rewards are in the relationships. “It’s more about getting to know the people, their kids, and their lives, than it is about selling. I’ve seen a few of the kids who have shopped in here go off to college. There is that personal connection and that’s nice.” Daff-A-Deals is housed in a 2,000 square foot space. The busiest times are from August to December when fall and winter clothes are accepted, and from February to May when spring and summer clothes are accepted. As many as 1,600 consigners may be recognized in the
store at any given time. Each item is carefully inspected and evaluated. If there is even a slight blemish, the item will not be accepted. Accepted items are tagged, then displayed For clothing, the split is typically 40 percent to the consigner and 60 percent to the business. Other items fetch as high as a 60 percent cut for the consigner. Typically, the item is displayed for 60 days. Just recently, Daff-A-Deals underwent a transformation. The store expanded its boutique-like presence by providing room for at least 26 vendors to display new and hand-made items. Lyn is in on the action with a space in the store that has her hand-accessorized decorative lampshades, Kate Spade hand bags, new maternity clothing, and new designer jewelry, including the Marilyn Monroe estate jewelry collection. There is also shabby chic furniture, hand-made candles and jewelry, antiques, monogrammed goods, artwork, scripture cards, décor, hand-made children’s clothing, and more. “There is so much that is fun and exciting,” says Kahl, who learned of most of the vendors on Facebook. “There is gorgeous, affordable pottery by a teacher of art, and a custom palette furniture maker “There is gorgeous, affordable who is a worship leader at a church. pottery by an art teacher, and a One jewelry maker is a stay-at-homecustom palette furniture maker mom who makes who is a church worship leader. beautiful pieces with precious stones. One jewelry maker is a stayAll the vendors are at-home-mom who makes local, unique, and dynamic.” beautiful pieces with Daff-A-Deals will maintain a focus precious stones.” on mint condition women’s, children, and maternity consignment items as well, but Kahl says the point is to concentrate on what the customer base is asking for: upscale items at affordable prices. With the new “ look,” Daff-ADeals is ramping up its presence on its website, Facebook, and Twitter. The store front also sports a new awning. “We will always be known for the boutique and betterlabel c hildren’s clothing, but we are really focusing on this new vendor presence.” ◼ September/October 2013 | 45
Southern Drawl
Salley Mac is Back! This popular former columnist for The State is returning to her hometown to begin the next chapter in her life. By Katherine Pettit
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am hoping that Thomas Wolfe was wrong,” said Salley McInerney during a recent morning chat in downtown Columbia. “I’m hopeful that I can go home again, return to the town where I grew up, and start this new chapter in our lives.” The Columbian and former newspaper columnist for The State left town in 1990 to move to Atlanta, work in a variety of writing positions, and raise the children. Today, the kids are grown and her husband’s career move has given the empty-nesters an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and re-establish relationships that have been dormant for years. “It’s an exciting time for us and I’m looking forward to it very much,” she shared, acknowledging that Columbia is a very different – and much larger – city than the one in which she was raised. “The arts are flourishing here, and there is so much more going on culturally,” she mused. Salley grew up in Forest Acres, during a time when race relations were very different, although they were beginning to change. Many families employed maids to help with housework and often, look after the children. “Pearl worked for our family, and looked after me and my siblings. She was a member of our family, although people lived very separate lives back then,” she explained. Salley was active in the community and rode horses out at Belle Grove, a beautiful 1,000-acre farm outside of Columbia which belonged to Sinkler and Barbie Manning. “We learned to ride well, without fear, but with great respect for our horses,” she explained. She attended Hammond Academy but graduated from Salem Academy, a boarding school in Winston-Salem. “I was a happy kid, but somewhere in the back of my mind, I could tell that the world around me was changing, and I suppose I needed to record it somehow.” Which brings us to Salley’s new novel, Journey Proud. It’s a book about childhood, coming of age, and the South, specifically Columbia (although it could have happened in any Southern town). “I’ve been working on the book for about 15 years,” she laughed, adding that many characters, places and incidents were composites drawn from her own
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experiences, but the story is pure fiction. This isn’t a children book, although it begins during the childhood of Annie, her siblings and their friends. By the time I turned the last page, I felt very close to the characters, all grown up and gone their separate ways. It was a familiar setting for those of a certain age, although the story is universal and somewhat timeless. And, it all begins with that complicated maid/ child relationship. Here’s what Salley said about their housekeeper, Pearl. “I do not know what year Pearl came to work for our family, be we became fast friends shortly thereafter. My parents often went out of town and Pearl would come to stay overnight with me. We would watch Dark Shadows and the Twilight Zone together and she would regale me with tales of ghosts wandering around through the springs in her bed when she was a little girl. “She was a marvelous cook, and taught me how to make gravy. I hate to think I never got her to teach me how to make her deliciously light and dainty biscuits.
Salley McInerney
» Birthplace: Charlotte, NC»Education:
University of South Carolina
» Family:
Married to Michael McInerney, Children: Ann Skipper Ballenger and Michael “Mac” McInerney Dogs: Boo, Cricket and Baby
» Education
BA, University of the South, 1978 Sewanee Writers’ Conference Penland School of Crafts
» Career
Columnist, The Columbia Record, The State and the Anderson Independent Mail Author. Sculptor.
» Philosophy
Photograph by Jay Browne
There is a great American poet named Mary Oliver. She wrote a poem called “The Summer Day.” It ends with this wonderful question which I so love: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” Life is wild and precious and, with the exception taking afternoon naps, I want to do as much as I can with it.
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proud” is an old Southern expression describing the anticipation one feels before beginning a long trip. Come along now. “This fictional account of children growing up in a Southern town during the civil rights movement illustrates how childhood innocence is often the collateral damage of social injustice…the author orchestrates rhythmic dialogue with a keen sense of the regional dialect that matches the intellectual abilities of adolescents faced with adult problems…An engaging, entertaining story with memorable characters.” – Kirkus Reviews
ISBN 978-1479254668
The front cover image was created by South Carolina artist Tina Mayland, who exhibits her paintings at Spencer Art Gallery in Charleston and at the Wells Gallery at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island.
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Salley McAden McInerney
Coming home requires a certain amount of reflection on one’s part. Some places are the same, while others have become something entirely different – unrecognizable. Friends have aged, married, divorced, and in some cases Salley McAden McInerney is a journalist and freelance writer whose columns, featureMany stories and newsof stories have won many died. the same awards for daily newspapers in South Carolina and Georgia. churches and organizations exist, but in a town that has grown as much as Columbia, 9 781479 254668 a whole new batch of groups has joined the older, traditional gatherings. Salley is looking forward to it all and embracing the changes she’s found. “Main Street is so different from the way it was, and as pretty as the old Columbia Museum of Art was in the Gibbes home, this museum is remarkable.” In addition to her writing, she’s become a sculptor, picking up what she calls “junk” and making sculptures of found objects. She has taken summer classes at Penland. So what’s more rewarding – writing or sculpting? “I like them both equally, but I can’t do both at the same time,” she said. She plans to get involved in the arts, and she’s working on her second novel, also southern-based but with a very different cast of characters. Will she ever revive her newspaper column which was much loved? “Anything is possible,” she said. “For now, I want to introduce Columbia to my fictional children, Annie, Twig and Buck. In a real sense, we all share the same past.” ◼ “Journey Proud spotlights the unsure footing of four young, white Southerners coming of age in the 1960s, when cracks in the Jim Crow system were starting to show. Along with a wise maid servant, they are simultaneously bound together and pushed apart by rules – written and unwritten – that dictate everything from who you can love to where you can pee. The children spend hours in the folds of a magnificent live oak tree, which gives them more comfort than family. But it also haunts them for what they have seen there and the secret its branches may shelter. Journey Proud is a first novel for Salley McInerney. She proves to be an enchanted storyteller and a sure-footed guide to a time not long ago.” – Tom McLean, retired executive editor, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
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“Pearl continued to work for my mother and father long after I had left the nest. She helped nurse my father during his last days, and when I married and had my own children, she loved to take care of my babies. I lost touch with t’s a hot August day in 1963 when Naomi Portee, a young her after moving black woman, arrives in Shimmering away, Pines to care for and 12-year-old Annie Mackey.Their lives intersect in ways recently learned that that only undo the segregated equilibrium of suburban South Carolina, exposing she the inequities of the time and challenging allegiances. Should friends keep died in Can2011.” secrets from one another? honesty overcome a lifetime of hurt? “Journey
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An excerpt from Chapter One of Journey Proud “Maids came and went to Shimmering Pines on dirty city buses. They pulled a cord above their heads to request their stops and then they stepped off into another world … They were called by their first names – Flossie, Ivy, Viola. They cooked, cleaned and kept track of the children. They ironed shirts, using Niagra spray starch, and they hung laundry out on the backyard lines … In the late afternoon, they left the same way they had come – on city buses bound for the other side of town.”
Salley McInerney will be giving a book reading and signing from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on October 18 at the Historic Columbia Carriage House on the grounds of the Robert Mills House and Garden at 1616 Blanding Street. Her appearance is being sponsored by Ellison Kibler and Associates, at Merrill Lynch. She’ll also be presenting a gallery of her old photographs of people and places in Columbia.
health
An Apple A Day Heart-healthy, cancer-fighter, asthma deterrent and mouth cleanser. Plus, they make you smarter! By EDNA COX RICE RD, CSG, LD
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elicious and crunchy, apples are one of the most popular fruits. Today they seem commonplace compared to superfruits such as pomegranates or acai berries. Surprisingly, apples are loaded with nutritional benefits that justify the “apple a day” adage. So was Mom right? Here are some of the nutritional boons of the Apple: A is for apple and antioxidants. Apples are rich in antioxidant phytonutrients, flavonoids and polyphenols. Some of the important flavonoids in apples are Quercetin, Epicatechin and Tartaric Acid. It’s the Tartaric Acid that gives the tart flavor to them. Altogether these compounds provide protection from the deleterious effects of free radicals. Apples are good for your heart. Heart disease is the number one cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States according to the National Institute of Health. Apples contain Pectin, a soluble fiber shown to be effective in lowering cholesterol. Apple skins contain polyphenols (powerful antioxidants) that also help your heart by lowering inflammation and keeping blood platelets from sticking together. The flavonoids in apples work as antioxidants benefiting your heart because they stop the oxidation of LDL cholesterol – the “bad” cholesterol – and protect against hardening of the arteries. Several studies have shown that people who eat two apples a day may lower their cholesterol levels as much as 16 percent. The antioxidant properties in apples are also known to curb cancer cell growth. Researchers from Cornell University found that the high flavonoid content found in apples is associated with decreased risk of several types of cancer, including liver, colon, and breast cancers. The compounds in apple peels are exceptionally high in antioxidants which help fight cancer cells by reducing their ability to grow and spread. To maximize apples anticancer benefits, be sure to eat the skin!
Along with soluble fiber, apples contain a good amount of insoluble fiber, which is important in maintaining a healthy digestive system. Insoluble fiber absorbs water and adds bulk that helps to keep things moving along your digestive tract. Apples and their skin contain both insoluble (pectin) and soluble fibers that also promote the growth of healthful bacteria within your digestive system. The fiber, pectin, helps to reduce the risks of colon cancer. Quercetin, one of the abundant antioxidants in apples reduces the risks of asthma. Research has shown Quercetin also helps to improve lung function in healthy people as well as those having COPD. Apples are anti-bacterial not only for your gut, but for your teeth and oral health as well. Eating an apple a day can help prevent tooth decay. Biting into an apple and chewing stimulates the production of saliva and helps clean your teeth and gums. Apples kill 80% of the bacteria in your mouth and are effective in warding off viruses. Give your system a boost. The Vitamin C found in apples boosts and fortifies the immune system. Consuming foods rich in Vitamin C are effective in helping the body develop resistance against infections. Apples contain about 1000 mg of Vitamin C. Good for your brain! Apples may make you smarter. Eating apples boost the production of acetylcholine, a chemical that transmits messages between nerve cells. This helps to keep the brain sharp as you age, enhance memory and lessen the odds of developing Alzheimer’s. The Quercetin also protects brain cells from free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer’s Disease. Apples are a good choice for a snack or dessert for diabetics. Since apples are a good source of fiber and they take time to eat . . . you gotta chew . . . this gives your body time to register itself full before consuming too September/October 2013 | 49
many calories. The natural sugars enter the blood stream slowly. This helps to keep blood sugar and insulin levels steady. In the end you feel full longer. Apples are a low glycemic index food. The soluble fiber in apples is the key to blunting blood sugar swings. This refreshing, juicy fruit is about 80% water. Eating apples actually contributes to your daily fluid intake. Or you can drink apple juice. The juice contains many of the same beneficial nutrients as the whole fruit itself. All you miss is the five or so grams of fiber. Want to lose weight? Snack on an apple or have one for dessert. Apples are fat free, sodium free and low in calories! A typical apple has 70 – 100 calories. They contain no saturated fats or cholesterol. Apples also contain some calcium, iron, folate, Vitamin A and complex carbohydrates. A medium sized apple provides 4-6 grams of fiber, 20% of the recommended daily intake for fiber. Their high fiber and complex carbohydrate content help to fill you up and keep you feeling full longer. Autumn is the best time of year for eating apples. There are at least 7,500 varieties. Here in South Carolina among the most popular varieties are Red Delicious, Gala, McIntosh, Granny Smith, Fuji and Golden Delicious. What apple you select depends on how you plan to use it. The best eating and favorite snack apples are the sweet and juicy Red Delicious variety. Granny Smith is a great choice if you enjoy a crisp, extremely tart flavor; they’re great for pies. Fuji apples tend to be sweeter with a spicy flavor. For homemade applesauce McIntosh apples are the best pick because of their softer flesh. A mix of any of these apples makes a perfect pie or apple crisp. To reap the most healthful benefits apples should be eaten raw; leaving the peel on increases the benefits even more. Apple skin has 2 – 6 times the antioxidant content as the flesh. Hopefully you’ll go for the whole apple. But remember you need to wash the skin thoroughly to eliminate dirt and pesticides. Organic is always the safest and healthiest choice. Organic apples still need to be washed because of their handling in the grocery stores or markets so that you can enjoy the peel worry free. Organic produce is more readily available at local grocery stores today. Farmers’ markets and local produce stands may offer organic selections; they always have locally grown produce which is the next best thing to organic. Fewer pesticides are used and there is less handling than with grocery store options. You can always “pick your own.” You can visit apple farms or orchards in
the South Carolina Upstate and pick your apples straight off the tree. Go to Pickyourown.org to locate these farms and orchards. Enjoy one of the fall season’s healthiest and freshest picks! ◼
Apple-Licious Snack and Dessert ideas! In the mood for a little sweet thing? Try Apple Pie Slices Slice and seed apples; cut into slices; sprinkle with cinnamon. Tastes like apple pie without all the fat and calories! Baked Apples Cut off the top and core; sprinke walnuts and brown sugar on top. Bake at 375’ until tender, about 45 minutes. Cha Cha Cha Salsa Makes about 2 cups 3 medium Red Delicious apples, cored and chopped 2 – 4 oz. cans diced Green Chiles 1/2c Raisins 1/2c thinly sliced Green Onions 1/3c Cider Vinegar 3 tablespoons Brown Sugar ¼ teaspoon Ground Cumin 1.Combine apples, chiles, raisins, vinegar, sugar and cumin in a medium bowl. 2. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Serve with chicken or pork. Nutrition Information: 88 calories, 1 gram protein, 0 gram fat, 23 gram carbohydrate, 3 mg cholesterol, 6 mg sodium gram fiber Apple Slices make yummy dippers for chocolate or caramel fondue. Tangy, zestier apples are great in cheese fondues. Apples make a great Halloween Treat. Try them candied, with caramel sauce or decorate them as mini jack-o-lanterns.
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Home for a Family Building a dream house for young professionals By Jackie Perrone Photographs by Jay Browne
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he Ledford family includes Todd, Ashleigh, Colton, numerous cousins and in-laws, and, according to Todd, Fortress Builders. Todd, Ashleigh and Colton now live in their dream home, built by Fortress, and he insists, “They treated us like family.” He describes their search for the right house this way: “We must have looked at twenty houses, in every part of the Midlands. Most of the developers treated us like walk-in customers, just a business transaction. At Fortress, we felt right at home from the very first moment. “Also, here we are in Lexington County with a lot more house for the money than we could have bought in many other places. We think we found the perfect spot.” The house which suits them so well stands in Parrish Plantation, a short distance off U.S. Highway One in West Columbia. Convenient to major traffic arteries but secluded and peaceful, the neighborhood teems with young families and children on quiet streets.
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“Family-friendly,” according to Todd. The Ledfords’ schedule does not resemble the usual 9-to-5 commute. Todd Ledford teaches and trains the military in MWS – that’s Military Weapons Systems. He reports to his job at Fort Jackson two days a week; the rest of the time he is a house-husband and father, caring for three-year-old Colton. Dr. Ashleigh Quick-Ledford graduated from the U.S.C. School of Medicine and is now serving her residency at the Palmetto Health hospitals in Columbia. “Right now I am on duty at Palmetto Baptist,” she says. “My drive into town is about 12 to 15 minutes. It’s just about as convenient as it could possibly be.” Dr. Ledford plans to specialize in Child Psychiatry. “I want to help children who may be struggling with chronic disease such as Type One diabetes or cystic fibrosis,” she says. She had decided on this direction for her practice even before the monumental event they faced a few years ago, with their little boy. When little Colton was seven months old, he exhibited symptoms including excessive thirst, urination, and lethargy. His mother was practicing her
Above: detail on the pantry door. Below: the kitchens offers upscale elements such as granite countertops and stainless steel appliances with plenty of space to work.
physical-examination techniques and concluded quickly that something was not right. A trip to the hospital revealed what she suspected: this baby has Type One diabetes, which, when left untreated causes severe problems and even death. With blood sugar measuring 692, he was just before slipping into a coma when they began treatment. Anyone with experience with this disease knows the demands it places on the patient and everyone who cares for him. Todd and Ashleigh have become proficient at the careful monitoring and dosing that is necessary. “On a good day, we will be checking his blood sugar maybe five times,” says Todd. “At other times, it may have to be done every hour or two.” There’s nothing temporary about Colton’s situation. He will be dealing with it all his life, with no escape hatches. Dr. Ashleigh says that clinical trials are now under way with a pump-and-sensor system which will bring about some degree of automation to the treatment process, but of course the patient and his caregivers will have to pay attention to
every detail. “We watch his diet closely, too,” says Ashleigh. “Actually everyone would be better off if they observed the diabetic diet: fresh fruits and vegetables, no alcohol or sugar, controlled carbohydrates. We count carbs for him to see that he is getting what he needs.” Naturally a family-friendly neighborhood was at the head of the list when the Ledfords began their search for a house. Todd likes the park and playground, as well as the community swimming pool, and the many children who play together in the neighborhood. They expected to buy a small house as a start, but the deal available at Fortress for this five-bedroom two-story convinced them quickly that more room would be a plus for them. Colton has a toy room; a media room is being organized upstairs; plenty of guest room space for family members. Todd likes to talk about Fortress and the service they have given. “We spent time at their display area at Richland Mall, and that’s where we did the closing,” he says. “They have been just perfect in accommodating us; if we call with a question or a problem, they are right here very soon and everything is taken care of. “The details in this house are perfect, too,” he says. “The stair railings are beautiful oak, with wrought iron supports, very nice. Moldings around the ceilings, gorgeous dark hardwood floors-
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everything is first class. Kitchen has everything anybody could wish for.” They have even noticed quality soundproofing in the construction. “We can bang around on the stairs and not hear a footstep,” according to Todd. “We don’t hear the airplanes at the airport, which is not far away.” They like to point out the elegant windows, an interesting architectural detail giving them nice views both front and back without sacrificing any privacy. And a big plus for the homeowners: a central vacuum system! This is an amenity which attracted a lot of attention when it was developed years ago, but is
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not often found in new homes. When developers are looking for ways to cut costs, the central vacuum may be the first thing to be eliminated. The Ledfords think it is a huge convenience. They’ve been living in their new house just a few months, and hold a lot of ideas for future decoration and furnishings which will be implemented gradually. Todd and his family have always lived in the Columbia area; Ashleigh grew up in Hartsville, and still has family there who are delighted to visit them in their new home. Her grandmother’s sofa and chair occupy the front room; the handsome dining room
furniture is also a family heirloom. Some of the living area is filled with various pieces brought from their last home, and rugs are high on the list of future acquisitions. For now, they relish their good fortune in finding what they believe is the perfect home constructed by their favorite builders. â—ź
Above left: The living room is full of light, with elegant ceiling moldings and open concept. Above: Wrought iron supports add architectural detail to the oak stair railings. Heirloom furniture from Asheligh’s grandmother is perfectly positioned. The Ledfords love their new home with space to grow.
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Smoky Mountain Getaway By katherine pettit
t all begins with the Great Smoky Mountains. Among the oldest mountains in the world, these beauties have attracted visitors for generations – sometimes compelling people to put down substantial roots. Just four hours from Columbia, Bryson City and Swain County make one diversified getaway which offers something for everyone. First accommodations. There is no shortage of hotels, B&Bs and campsites in the area, but if you’re looking for something a bit different, consider a mountain cabin. Comfortable, private and very authentic, it’s the perfect answer to where to take the kids (and a wonderful opportunity to toast s’mores over the fire, or simply enjoy long walks on comfortable trails).
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You’ll have a great time any season, but summer and early fall offer so many options that involve water. Water, Water Everywhere What’s your pleasure? Picturesque mountain streams? Waterfalls? Heart-pounding whitewater? Worldclass trout fishing? Kayaking, swimming or floating? It’s all here in abundance. Lake Fontana is a pristine lake, 35 miles long and largely unspoiled – perfect for a pontoon boat ride with family and friends or a fast-boat excursion. It’s also the site of the tallest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. For more singular pursuits, a gentle kayak trip along still waters is lots of fun. Swimming or tubing down a stream gives you a calm way to view
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Take the plunge and enjoy all the family-friendly fun that comes with a visit to Western North Carolina
your surroundings, but be warned – mountain water is bracing, even in the middle of summer (that’s part of its appeal). Families enjoy swimming in Deep Creek, at the end of a whitewater tubing section. A wide section of the Oconaluftee River is perfect for small children. There’s a finger lakes region of Lake Fontana with nice beaches, too. (No lifeguards, so be cautious.) Far more exciting is whitewater kayaking or rafting. About 12 miles west of Bryson City, the Nantahala River is one of the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the U.S. Exciting in places, calm in others, an experienced rafting guide knows the water well and guides rafts down the river. If you’re bringing little ones, the Tuckasegee River has Class 1 and 2 rapids for the whole family. If you’d rather see it than be in it, go waterfall hunting. There are three falls to be seen along an easy walk through the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains national Park. Mingo Falls and Soco Falls are in nearby Cherokee. Many of the roads follow along mountain streams so there are plenty of photo opportunities. Everything Else Not a water baby? No problem. Every taste, every budget, and every interest can be accommodated. Explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forrest, where you’ll find trees that are more than 400 years old. Travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway, where the views are matched only by the beauty all around. Let your adventurous spirit out to play and drive the Dragon, a stretch of Highway 129 that offers 318 curves in 11 miles. Wow! Take a history lesson by visiting the Mountain Farm Museum at the Oconaluftee Visitors Center at the Cherokee entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pick up a booklet at the Bryson city Chamber that describes “A Stroll through Historic Downtown Bryson City.” While you’re learning, take time to browse the unique shops and galleries you’ll find in town. Enjoy biking or hiking along the Tsali Recreational Area, or in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which attracts enthusiasts from around the world to tackle trails and pathways that cover more than 800 miles. Note that if you’ve brought Fido along, he can’t accompany you on any trails in the Great Smoky Mountains, however there are plenty of pet-friendly walks and hiking trails and a list is available online or at the Bryson City Chamber of Commerce. Be entertained. You can listen to Cherokee Storytelling at the Bonfire every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night at Island Park, about 7pm in the town of Cherokee. Or, hear live, local music on Saturday evenings at Music in the Mountains, a concert series held during the summer and early fall at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot. Learn a new skill by enrolling in one of the area’s arts and crafts workshops. Visitors can choose from heritage arts at Southwestern Community College, or perhaps the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Robbinsville. Galleries and potters offer individualized September/October 2013 | 57
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or group instruction so ask around. It’s a great way to bring out your creative spirit. Go gem mining. Rubies and sapphires can be found in the North Carolina Mountains, and there have been some spectacular finds by novices, but it’s not always easy to spot the real thing. The fun is in the search and children of all ages will enjoy sifting and searching for a precious jewel. Note: some mines “salt” the buckets with a few pieces, ensuring a successful hunt. Take a horseback ride. With several stables offering guided tours, riders can be sure that they’ll be led past scenic areas and varied terrain. And there’s more. Zip through the trees at one of Nantahala’s two canopy tours, take a train excursion, or visit the Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians. Shop til you drop, play golf at one of two 18-hole mountain courses, or enjoy a spa day after all that exercise. And finally, plan to visit a winery or brewery in the area. Locally produced wine and b eer are attracting lots of buzz across the country, which is bringing more vineyards and breweries to offer their delectable libations – consumed responsibly, of course. Home for the Night. Remember the mountain cabins we mentioned earlier? You might want to schedule a bit of downtime in which nothing is planned but quiet hours playing games, reading or enjoying the art of conversation in your cabin. Wi Fi is available so you don’t have to get unplugged, but sometimes, it’s just the thing to reconnect verbally with those you love. This is one getaway that offers dozens of ways to enjoy nature by doing everything, or doing nothing at all but being together. ◼ www.greatsmokies.com Mountain Cabins: 1,2, or 3 bedroom cabins, plus group accommodations Bryson City Cabin Rentals www.brysoncitycabinrentals.com/ 58 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
Championship of Champions
One of the world’s most prestigious regattas is coming to Lake Murray for a once-in-a-lifetime sailing event.
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ho is the best of the best in sailing Lightning boats? We’ll soon find out and Columbians will have a front row seat as our fair capital welcomes the world’s 20 finest sailors to compete October 24-27, 2013 on Lake Murray. Columbia Sailing Club is hosting the regatta, the Championship of Champions, which will feature 20 competitors chosen by US Sailing from nominees by their class associations who are current National or North American champions in their respective classes. Imagine the cool, crisp fall days and 20 sails, pushed to their limits as the boats turn to and fro, jockeying for the strongest position. Not a sailor? You can still enjoy the skill and beauty on display. Columbia Sailing Club
is planning to have a spectator fleet which will shuttle people back and forth to the racing site in large pontoons or cruising boats. Now that’s sounds like a perfect day on the lake! And, you’ll be amongst the finest in their sport – truly inspiring, not to mention lots of fun. According to Club Commodore Richard Leaphart, members of the club are prepared for this one-time event and they’re letting out all the stops to give participants, families and the sailing world press a taste of the Midlands finest Southern hospitality. “The Lightning sailboat carries a crew of three, and those sailors will bring family and friends to cheer them on,” he explained. “Journalists from everywhere will be covering the event and getting to know our area as well.” September/October 2013 | 59
The Great Outdoors The Columbia Sailing Club put in a bid to host the event, and visiting officials from US Sailing were so impressed by the beauty of Lake Murray and commitment from the club that the club won the bid (and all the hard work that goes with it). Jan Jernigan is regatta chair and shared a few names who will be participating. “Renowned sailors such as Tommy Allen, Jr., Brian Hayes, Greg Fisher and others will assist with the Regatta,” she explained. “This year, Betsy Alison will be our special guest Competitor. She’s been voted the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year for a record five times!” Will there be any South Carolinians vying for the best of the best sailing distinction? Perhaps. Several have qualified and are awaiting word from US Sailing to see if they made the cut. Local businesses have stepped up with sponsorships, and national and international suppliers are also helping to sponsor the event. National sponsors include US Sailing and Gill. Local sponsors are Prysmian Group, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Nelson Mullins, Jim Hudson Lexus and Sylvan Jewelers. Other sponsors are expected to want to participate in this impressive event. It is noteworthy that this is a “Green Regatta” and is sponsored by “Sailors for the Sea” which educates and engages the boating community in worldwide protection of the oceans. Spectators may view the Friday, Saturday and Sunday races from the water or from the dam. ◼
Since 1957, the Columbia Sailing Club (CSC) has fulfilled its charter to “further interest and activities in sailing in Central South Carolina.” CSC enjoys a prime location on the eastern shores of Lake Murray, and it hosts an extensive list of sailing events and activities. CSC is a member of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association and the US SAILING Association. It has sponsored regional and national championship regattas and is home to more than a half dozen regattas each year, including its famous Easter Regatta and Midlands Regatta. The club also boasts national championship sailors within its ranks, as well as US SAILING certified Race Judges and Officers. Many of CSC’s members are also members of the Lake Murray Yacht Racing Association, which hosts the popular Outback Regatta and over 20 club races each year at CSC. With its focus on education, CSC offers community sailing, seamanship, and boating safety programs in conjunction with such organizations as US SAILING, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Power Squadron. ColumbiaSailingclub.org
Columbia Sailing Club turned an old sailboat into the club bar.
Inaugurated in 1976, US Sailing selects twenty competitors from nominees by their class associations who are current national or North American champions of their respective classes. Eligible are sailors who normally sail in the U.S., are members of US Sailing, and are members of a club, class or association affiliated with US Sailing. The championship is held in a different class each year, and boats are supplied, and if possible, shall be new and identical. The Championship is named in honor of Jack Brown who was noted for his service as a judge, regatta organizer and member of US Sailing Committees Classes in which the event has been held run the gamut from conventional to cutting edge and have included Y-Flyers, Snipes, Hobie Cats, J-24’s, Sunfish and Etchells, to name just a few. US Sailing was originally organized as the North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU) on October 30, 1897. As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing’s mission is to provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs and events, geared towards providing an equal level playing field for all sailors. US Sailing sets the course enabling sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. USSailing.org
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What’ ‘s S UP ? Stand-up Paddleboarding. It’s fast, fun and good for you. By katie osteen
olumbia resident Grace Metzgar heard about Stand up Paddleboarding (SUP) from her sister, who lives in California. This emerging global Hawaiian sport sounded like fun and they found boards to rent in Columbia. Now, she finds a way to indulge her love of the sport at least once a week. “I rented the board and my sister and I went out to Lake Murray to play around,” she explained. “If you have any balance at all you can master it very quickly.” Grace considers SUP a great way to exercise and enjoy nature. And now, she’s active in the Lake Murray SUP Club and is racing competitively. The club has 57 members and growing, ranging in age from mid-20s to 60+. At a recent event, there were competitors in their teens, as well as a couple of participants nearing 80. It’s a sport lots of women enjoy and it’s growing in popularity because it’s easy, fun and a great way to exercise. BJ Murray is the Club president. A native of New Zealand, he’s been a bit of a world traveler and three years ago settled in Lexington. “I was active in sports, particularly triathlons, and I decided I wanted a change,” he explained. “I had seen people enjoying the sport, and with Lake Murray, it seemed a perfect fit, although when I began, there were no stand up paddleboards on the lake.
Now, when I go out, I’ll see up to 20 people on the water.” His advice for those interested in the sport? “Get out there on the water and try it with someone who has done it before.” He also advises newcomers to try a lot of boards before making a purchase. “It’s a relatively new sport and I’ve seen people buy a board that’s not really right for them,” he said, adding, “Just know that in a year, you will be a competitive paddler, or perhaps a recreational paddler who enjoys the social aspect of it as much as the paddleboarding.” Three years ago, Janet Lehman saw people enjoying stand up paddleboarding during a vacation out west. “It looked like something that would really be fun on Lake Murray,” she said. “It took some time to find local people who had knowledge of the sport, but now I race competitively and I am very active in the Lake Murray SUP Club. “We are really excited about attracting regional competitions to the area, such as the Lake Murray SUP Classic Race,” she explained. “It’s sanctioned by WPA and is the 2013 Region 6 Championship Race. It shows what a great lake we have for the sport and the enthusiastic following the sport is attracting here. (About 200 participants are expected to race.) Spectators can enjoy watching the race from the Lexington side of the September/October 2013 | 61
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dam, in the public park. Other times, paddlers can often be found putting in on the Irmo side of the dam, enjoying an hour or two of beauty, exercise and fun with friends or alone.”
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Benefits of SUP You can do it on a lake, down a river, on the ocean, or across a pond. It requires minimal equipment and provides a full body workout, while offering views of nature, creatures great and small, and the horizon. Kids love it, seniors enjoy it, and all ages indulge in it. Some say the most difficult part is that first time standing up, but soon, the sense of balance kicks in (remember learning to ride a bike?). Some enthusiasts say they enjoy SUP more than kayaking because of the views and the full body workout. Just don’t buy your equipment too quickly, and ask more experienced paddlers for tips. Editor’s note: A growing number of paddlers have taken the balance/exercise/peaceful experience one step farther. On most Mondays, you’ll find paddleboard enthusiasts enjoying a yoga class on their boards, in the water by the dam. Now that’s impressive. ◼ Find out more. Lake Murray SUP Club (Search for Lake Murray SUP Club on Facebook) Before or after the event, held September 28, 2013, find more information at www.lakemurraysupclassic.com Retailers selling paddleboards in the midlands: Halfmoon Outfitters New Wave Paddleboarding California Republic
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Food+Drink dining review
in the kitchen
restaurant guide
Classic Italian with a Fresh Face New executive chef Nathan Whatley is keeping dining favorites and adding his own eclectic cuisine to Garibaldi Cafe.
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Garibaldi Café Classic and Simple – with a few surprises. By Amy Rogers Photography By MIKE FLACK
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ou may not feel it yet, but changes are coming to Garibaldi Café, a venerable presence on Columbia’s restaurant scene. Now in its 28th year, the challenge is an enviable one, since few eateries can boast such longevity. Customers can be fickle, dining trends can shift, and as a result any number of commendable establishments must shutter their doors each season. But don’t worry; what diners have come to enjoy – and expect – from Garibaldi Café is in no danger of disappearing. Executive Chef Nathan Whatley explains. “We will keep the ‘classic’ Italian Garibaldi items that made the restaurant what it is. We’ll honor the past – but we’ll also push forward to the future.” Although Whatley is new to the restaurant, he grew up in the nearby Irmo – Ballentine area, and expresses deep appreciation for the early experiences that shaped his culinary philosophy. “We picked green beans and snapped them on the porch,” he remembers. His grandparents instilled in him the belief, “You feed your neighbor and your neighbor feeds you.” After high school, he attended College of Charleston in the hopes of pursuing a business career. But that iconic city’s food scene drew him in, and before long he was pursuing a degree from the Culinary Institute of Charleston. Eventually he landed at Anson, and the skills he exhibited there led naturally to his move upward to a leadership role at sister restaurant Garibaldi Café in Columbia. Whatley disagrees with the perception that diners in Charleston are more sophisticated than those in Columbia. He was warned that the capital city’s clientele wouldn’t
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be receptive to trying new dishes. An example: “Tuna and swordfish ‘crudo’” (a dish of raw fish seasoned lightly with an olive oil dressing) “was a tough sell in Charleston, but it went over here and became very popular.” So too was a braised pork belly dish that has become a favorite appetizer in Columbia. “The Columbia dining scene has been underestimated,” he asserts. Everything about Garibaldi Café can be considered eclectic, from the menu itself to the wine and specialty cocktail list to the décor, which has changed very little over the years. It’s cozy, with booths that ring an open dining area that’s clustered with tables in the style of an urban or European café. It’s even a bit fanciful: Soft light glows from an Art Moderne-style bar while the main dining room feels rustic with its wide, wooden floorboards and deep coral walls. And while some of these elements may be evolving, staff promises what will not change is their commitment to excellent food and service. (And yes, the famous Garibaldi Crispy Flounder will stay on the menu, no matter what.) To demonstrate some of the inventive dishes patrons can look forward to, Chef Whatley presents a “carpaccio,” not of beef – but of beets. Sliced paper-thin, they are dressed with citrus, goat cheese and pistachios. A “tasting” of tomatoes layers the red, yellow and purple slices with house-made mozzarella, then dots them with olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar. A bright green asparagus risotto with egg yolk and Parmesan is a modern take on old-style pasta carbonara. And as the weather turns cooler, seasonal items will appear on the menu, such as the oysters the chef will pair
with house-made pancetta. A new dessert will join the roster of old favorites that features Garibaldi’s almond, cookie-brittle basket served with ice cream and berries. In a playful version of a cappuccino, the new creation will contain coffee pudding with mascarpone cheese, whipped cream and biscotti. “Classic, simple flavor combos – with a little surprise,” says Chef Whatley. And referring to the tendency to over-handle ingredients, he continues, “Some people do too much. My job is to take beautiful things and let them sing for themselves.” And that philosophy applies to a celebratory, special occasion dinner or just a pleasant plate of appetizers, casually shared among friends. The original Garibaldi Café opened in Charleston in 1978. Back then, it was difficult to find creative, Italian-inspired cuisine, freshly prepared. As a result of the first restaurant’s success, a
second location followed in Savannah, Georgia, in 1980; Columbia was the third to open, in 1986. And the name? It refers to a respected,19th century Italian military hero. As part of familyowned Dining Group South, the restaurant shares management with several other establishments. When asked the secret to Garibaldi’s staying power, DGS’s Jeff Balish didn’t hesitate. “There are always factors that contribute to this,” he replies. “In our case, I would have to say service and food consistency are the two biggest factors. In fact, I had a conversation with a long time guest who said, ‘Jeff, I can get a meal almost as good as your food at other places in town, but your place is the only one that keeps it that way.’” When seasons change they can reawaken our appetites, along with rene wed desires for different flavors. The end of summer tomatoes means the beginning of fall sweet potatoes – and South Carolina’s own delectable oysters. Shorter days mean longer evenings, and more time to savor a leisurely and thoughtfully prepared meal. For 28 years, Garibaldi Café has claimed its place for memorable cuisine, and they’re looking forward to many more seasons to come. ◼ Garibaldi Café 2013 Greene St Columbia, SC 29205 803.771.8888 garibaldicolumbia.com Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5:30 pm – 10 pm Friday – Saturday 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Above top: the well-stocked bar; Middle: Tomato tasting with house-made mozzarella; Bottom: Asparagus risotto is a modern take on old-style pasta carbonara.
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Take Me Out to the Game
It’s Tailgate Season Tailgating is one of our favorite pasttimes. Southern Folks like to eat and talk, and whenever possible, doing both outside makes the food taste better and the conversation more delightful. We asked caterers, markets, cookbook authors and friends for favorite tailgate recipes to share. And even if you’re not going to the big game, give these dishes a try. After all, who wants to be working in the kitchen when your significant other is sitting on the deck, sipping a glass of wine. With these make-ahead choices, you’ll be out there enjoying your own adult beverage. 66 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
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Feta dip Use a deep clear bowl preferably with a lid or make them individually in wide mouth shallow jars
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Layer one 12 oz. cream cheese blended with a tsp. of Greek seasoning and two tablespoons lime juice---spread in bottom of dish Layer two Spread twelve oz. of fresh or store bought hummus
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Finish Drizzle two tablespoons of olive oil over and add a sprig of fresh basil if desired, seal and refrigerate until you leave for tailgating. Keep cool! Serve with pita chips. Add a store bought grilled chicken, some really good pita bread and a wheel of brie and you’re set.
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Layer three 1 ½ cups feta cheese with minced herbs and sundried tomatoes
Layer four One cup diced seeded, peeled and chopped cucumber One cup diced red and yellow tomatoes One cup black olives chopped ½ cup chopped green onion
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Vegetable Quiche Ingredients Healthy whole wheat pie crust 4 oz. Split Creek Farm tomato basil cheese 4 Wil Moore Farms eggs 1½ cups heavy cream 1½ cups sliced veggies (your choice, including zucchini, squash, tomatoes and peppers, green chilies, mushrooms, etc.) Salt and pepper to taste
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Beat eggs with cream and salt and pepper. Set aside. 3. Alternate layers of cheese and vegetables in the pie crust, beginning with cheese. 4. Pour egg mixture over and bake for 45 minutes, or until eggs are set. Make the night before and serve at room temperature September/October 2013 | 67
Food+Drink in the kitchen Sonoma Chicken Salad
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Dressing 1 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 5 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons poppy seeds Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Salad 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted 2 cups red seedless grapes 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced Directions In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad. This can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
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4. Remove cooked chicken breasts from pan, cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cover and refrigerate. 5. When the chicken is cold, dice into bite-size chunks and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pecans, grapes, celery and dressing. PER SERVING:610 calories (390 from fat), 43g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 13g sugar), 33g protein
Chicken Villa Tronco Serves Two Make this dish tailgate friendly by cutting the chicken into bitesized pieces Ingredients 1 ½ Olive oil 8 oz Boneless Chicken Breast 3 oz Artichoke hearts 2 oz Sundried Tomatoes ½ oz Fresh chopped garlic 1 cup Sherry 4 oz Heavy cream 4 oz Sliced mushrooms 2 oz Flour Salt & Pepper to taste Method of preparation: 1. In a sauté pan begin to heat up the olive oil. 2. Using the flour lightly flour the chicken breast and add to the hot pan.
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2. Place the chicken breasts in one layer in a baking dish with 1/2 cup water. 3. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes until completely cooked through.
3. After the first side of the chicken is browned flip over and add the mushrooms, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, garlic, and salt and pepper. 4. After the vegetables sauté for two minutes, add your sherry. (Note: If you’re working over an open flame you will want to take the pan off the burner before you add the sherry, if not, light sherry with a match to burn off sherry ) 5. Add the cream and let reduce for four to five minutes 6. Serve with pasta or rice and salad. Add crusty bread and enjoy on a cool day.
A cookbook targeting young adults but valuable for all Greek Revival from novices, Greek the Garden Revival from the Garden focuses Patricia Moore - Pastides on the time-tested Mediterranean diet.
Cabbage, Walnut and Cranberry Salad Salad ½ small-medium sized cabbage, cored and shredded (6 cups) 1 cup of chopped walnuts 1 cup of dried cranberries
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Dressing ¼ cup evoo 2 T balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Several springs of fresh oregano for garnish Directions 1. Remove core and outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut the cabbage in half and soak in a pan of warm water. 2. Rinse the cabbage and slice thinly into long thin shreds. {Stop and taste it. Its sweetish clean taste is very satisfying. You might like to keep a bag of clean shredded cabbage in your fridge to pull out for a crunchy snack, or to add to a salad. }
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chopped walnuts and dried cranberries. 4. Make the dressing by whisking together the evoo, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano and salt and pepper. 5. Pour the dressing over the cabbage, walnut and cranberry salad, and toss so all cabbage is coated with the dressing. 6. Spoon into individual salad bowls and top with leaves of the fresh oregano pulled from the stems. Serves 6.
Patricia Moore-Pastides, an accomplished cook and publichealth professional, presents all new recipes focused on bringing the bounty of the garden to the table in easy and accessible ways.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Directions 1. Preheat oven broiler Wash and place whole peppers on a broiler pan in the oven Broil peppers until they are charred then using a large fork, turn the peppers so they can char on all sides. 2.When the peppers are completely charred, remove the broiler pan from the oven, and place it on trivets. 3.Using a long fork, place the peppers inside a paper bag, roll down the top of the bag and set aside. 4. Place the rinsed chickpeas in the bowl
of a food processor and then add the minced garlic, the lemon juice, and the olive oil and process until smooth.
chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes so the flavors will blend.Serve with Pita chips. (Recipe in cookbook).
5. When the peppers have cooled, remove them from the paper bag and using clean hands, peel the skin from the peppers and discard the skin.
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Ingredients 2 large red bell peppers roasted 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, minced juice of 1/2 lemon ¼ cup olive oil 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less)
6. Cut the peppers open and remove the seeds and core. Discard the seeds and core. 7. Cut the remaining roasted pepper flesh into large chunks and add it to the food processor. 8. Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper into the food processor. 9. Process all ingredients until well blended. 10. Transfer the roasted red pepper hummus into a serving bowl , cover and
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Fabulous Fruit and Nut Bread
Ingredients 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 2/3 cup wheat bran 1 cup turbinado sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup Omega cranberries 1/2 cup Super Sweet Apricots, diced 2/3 cup natural cut date pieces 1/4 cup pecans, chopped 3/4 cup 100% Fresh Pressed Apple Juice 3 tablespoons Mediterranean Olive Oil 1 teaspoon dried orange peel 1 large organic egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon Sweet Spice Rub Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
dates and pecans. In a separate bowl, combine juice, oil, orange peel and egg. 3.Add wet ingredients to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. 4. Spoon batter into a 9 x 5 inch lightly greased loaf pan. Sprinkle top with TFM Sweet Spice Rub (optional). 5. Bake for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. 6.Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack. This bread will travel well, and can only be enhanced with organic apple butter, or perhaps a sweetened cream cheese spread. Yum!
2. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (flour through ground cinnamon) in a large mixing bowl. 2. Stir in cranberries, apricots,
Staff Recommendations • If you have a turkey fryer, consider preparing crab legs for tailgating. It takes some time to bring the water to a boil – and lots of gallons water jugs – but the oohs and ahhs from those around you will be worth all the effort. • Seek out Sashimi-grade tuna and have cut as a thick rectangle. Roll in breading of equal parts crushed pecans, Panko Italian bread crumbs and French’s canned onion rings, all crushed and mingled in the food processor. Heat a pan with equal parts butter and olive oil and sear the tuna on every side. Delicious, especially with pickled ginger and sauce from Bittersweet herb Farms.
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• Cold Boiled Shrimp. Can’t beat it. Peel and devein before heading to the game. Your friends will thank you. (Take plenty of wipes, just in case.) And finally, plenty of ice, trash bags, and extra plates. With food like this, you’ll draw a crowd!
Restaurant Guide Ready to Eat?
Locations: (C) Chapin ; (D) Downtown; (DS) Devine Street; (F) Five Points; (FA) Forest Acres; (I) Irmo; (L) Lexington; (N) Northeast; (R) Rosewood; (V ) Vista Area; (W ) West Columbia
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American Cellar on Greene (F) 2001 Greene St., 3433303. Unique combination of wine shop by day and wine bar by night. Offering 3 course meals with steak, seafood or duck as well as pizza and desserts. Dinner, Tue-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm. City Center Grill (D) 1200 Hampton St. (in the Columbia Marriott), 744-6940. Traditional American favorites with regional fare. Breakfast, Mon-Fri 6:30-10:30am, Sat-Sun 6:30-12, Lunch daily,11:30am-2pm, Dinner, Mon-Sat 5-10pm. Cola’s Restaurant (V) 1215 Assembly Street, 803.451.0051 The menu is eclectic and evolvng, located in an historic and recently modernized building. Menu items include lamburger, beef short ribs, shrimp succotash. Bar open daily 5pm - unitl. Dinner, Monday Thursday, 5:30pm - 10:30pm. Friday-Saturday, 5:30pm-11pm. Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries (D) 931 Senate St., 799-0441; (FA) 4751 Forest Dr., 787-3178; (I) 285 Columbiana Dr., 407-6443; (N) 460-2 Town Center Place, 788-6200. Hamburgers, with an array of other options available. Daily 11am-10pm. Harper’s Restaurant (F) 700 Harden St., 252-2222. Enjoy casual dining with an array of American cuisine, including steak, chicken, seafood, BBQ, burgers and salads. Lunch and Dinner, Mon-Thurs 11:15am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:15am-11pm, Sun 10:30am-10pm.
Yesterday’s (F) 2030 Devine St., 799-0196. Relaxed family atmosphere serving up regional dishes made fresh daily. Menu items include beef stew, BBQ, lasagna and chicken. Lunch and Dinner, Sun-Thurs 11:30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11:30-1am. Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House (D) 900 Main St., 748-0540. English-style brew pub with a variety of fresh homemade dishes. Brewhouse serving continental fare and regional favorites. Handcrafted beer made in-house. Lunch, Tue-Fri 11am-2pm, Dinner, Mon-Sat 4-11pm. Liberty Tap Room & Grill (V) 828 Gervais St., 461-4677. Handcrafted brew-pub with rich ethnic cooking styles serving seafood, steak, chicken, burgers, soups and salads. Mon-Sat 11am-until, Sun 10am-until, Sun Brunch 10am-3pm. The Oak Table (D), 1221 Main Street, 803.563.5066The restaurant serves modern American cuisine with a high level of hospitality, service and excellence inspired by sister restaurants, Oak Steakhouse and The Macintosh in Charleston and features classic American staples, from steak to seafood.Open for Lunch, Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2:30pm. Open for Dinner Mon -- Thurs: 5 - 10pm. Fri and Sat: 5 - 11pm. Sun: 5 - 9pm Open for Brunch Sun, 11:30am - 2:30pm Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar (N) 841-4 Sparkleberry Ln., 788-6966. New American grill with extensive wine list. Serving seafood, pork, chicken, salads. Lunch Tue-Fri 11:30am2pm, Dinner, Mon-Thurs5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm. Tombo Grille (FA) 4509 Forest Dr., 7829665. Forest Acres hotspot serving incredible food, wines, and high-gravity beer. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30 10:30pm.
Asian Baan Sawan Thai Bistro (DS) 2135 Devine St., 252-8992. Quaint bistro offering traditional Thai dishes with seafood, chicken and beef. Choose from a variety of Curry flavors. Dinner Tue-Thurs 5:30-9pm, Fri 5:3010pm, Sat 5:30-9pm. Take out is available. M Café (D) 1417 Sumter St., 779-5788. Fresh Asian cuisine and Mandarin tea room. Lunch and Dinner, Mon-Fri 11am-10pm, Sat 5-10pm. M Grille (V) 530 Lady Street; 708.8881;Fresh Asian and American cuisine and sushi. Lunch, Mon-Fri,11:30am2:30pm,Dinner, Mon-Thur, 5:30-9:30pm, Fri & Sat, 5:30-10:30 pm Miyo’s (D) 922 S Main St., 779-6496; (FA) 3250 Forest Dr., 743-9996; (I) 1221 Bower Pkwy., 781-7788; (N) 715 Fashion Dr., 7888878; (V) 701 Lady St., 255-8878. Unique Asian flared foods, sushi, fine teas and specialty entrees. Hours vary by location. SakiTumi Grill & Sushi Bar (V) 807 Gervais St., 931-0700. Serving up award winning sushi with fresh ahi tuna. Grill menu includes steak, chicken and beef. Dinner, Mon-Wed 4:3010pm, Thurs-Sat 4:30pm-midnight. Bakery Tiffany’s Bakery & Eatery (N) 8502 Two Notch Rd., 736-2253. Full service delicatessen and custom bakery. Specialty is wedding cakes. Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-3pm.
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BBQ Hudson’s Smokehouse (I) 301 Park Terrace Dr., 661-7533; (L) 4952 Sunset Blvd., 3561070. Voted some of the best BBQ in all of Columbia, offering full menu or Southern buffet with all the sides. Lunch and Dinner Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Deli/Café DiPrato’s (F) 342 Pickens St., 779-0606. New York style delicatessen serving Mediterranean and Italian cuisine with signature sandwiches, soups and salads. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sat brunch 10am-1pm, Sun brunch 10am-4pm. The Gourmet Shop (F) 724 Saluda Ave., 799-3705. A local favorite, serving homemade sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts. Menu items include turkey pesto, reuben, chicken salad, and smoked salmon. Mon-Fri 9am3:45pm, Sat 9am-4:45pm, Sun 10am-3:45pm.
Love at First Bite For fine dining in Columbia, visit Hampton Street Vineyard for a seasonally inspired menu with cuisine influences that are unrestricted by ethnic boundaries. Locally sourced food, and a superb 8 selection of wine. Wine Spectator Award Winner for ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ since 1997.
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Groucho’s Deli (F) 611 Harden St., 7995708; (N) 111 Sparkleberry Ln., 419-6767; 730 University Village Dr., 754-4509; (I) 800 Lake Murray Blvd., 749-4515; 2009 Broad River Rd., 750-3188; (FA) 4717 Forest Dr., 790-0801; (L) 117 ½ E. Main St., 356-8800. A local favorite featuring made-to-order sandwiches, low-fat options, soups and salads. Lunch and Dinner. Hours vary by location. Rosewood Market and Deli (R) 2803 Rosewood Dr., 256-6410. Wide variety of menu selections such as coconut shrimp, gumbo, pasta, soups and salads. Low carb healthy dishes available. Lunch Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun 10am-2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-7:30pm. Dessert Café Strudel (W) 118 State St., 7946634. European style café serving an array of sandwiches, soups, salads, and burgers. Breakfast and Lunch Mon-Wed 8:30am3:30pm, Thurs-Sat 8:30am-10:30pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm. Nonnah’s (V) 930 Gervais St., 779-9599. Offering a lite lunch and dinner menu, with some of the best desserts in Columbia. Relaxed, yet upscale atmosphere wonderfully decorated with original artwork from local artists. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Thurs 5-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12:30am. Fine Dining Al’s Upstairs (W) 300 Meeting St., 7947404. Romantic and elegant Italian restaurant overlooking the Columbia skyline. Entrees include fresh fish, steaks, chops, pasta and lamb. Dinner, Mon-Sat 5-10pm. Arizona’s (N) 150 Forum Dr., 865-1001. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily, SunMon11:30am-9pm, Tue-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm. Columbo’s (D) 2100 Bush River Rd. (in the Radisson Hotel), 744-2200. Unique Italian cuisine, prime steaks and a superior wine list served up in a casual intimate atmosphere. Breakfast daily, 6:30-11am, Lunch and Dinner daily 11am-midnight.
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Garibaldi’s (F) 2013 Greene St., 771-8888. Sophisticated neighborhood café with an art deco bar, serving classic Italian fare and delectable seafood. Dinner, Mon-Thurs 5-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm, Sun 5-10pm.
Hampton Street Vineyard (D) 1201 Hampton St., 252-0850. Offering an array of cuisines with seafood, pastas, beef and chicken. Menu changes quarterly. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am2pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 6-10pm. Lexington Arms (L) 314 West Main St., 3592700. Serving a wide variety of foods including lamb, beef stroganoff, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dinner, Mon-Thurs 5:30-9pm, FriSat 5:30-10pm. Momo’s Bistro (DS) 2930 Devine St., 2522700. Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from seafood, steak, pork, chicken, lamb and salads. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:3010pm, Fri 5:30-11pm, Sat 5:30-10pm, Sun Brunch 10:30-2:30pm. Motor Supply Bistro (V) 920 Gervais St., 256-6687. Serving up innovative food with a menu that changes twice daily. Lunch, Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, Sun Brunch 11am-3pm, Dinner, Tue-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:3010:30pm, Sun 5:30-9pm. P.O.S.H. (D) 1400 Main St. (in the Sheraton Hotel), 988-1400. Breakfast only, Mon-Fri 6:30-10:30am, Sat-Sun 6:30-11am. Ristorante Divino (V) 803 Gervais St., 7994550. Authentic Northern Italian cuisine, serving homemade pastas, seafood, duck and beef. Reservations suggested. Dinner, MonSat 6pm-until. Terra (W) 100 State St., 791-3443. Great neighborhood restaurant serving wood-oven pizzas, quail, red drum, steaks and salads. Dinner, Tue-Sat 5pm-until. Greek Grecian Gardens (W) 2312 Sunset Blvd., 794-7552. Authentic Greek cuisine including an excellent wine list. Menu selections include chicken, seafood, steaks, Greek pizza, salads and sandwiches. Lunch and Dinner, MonThurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm. Italian Il Giorgione Pizzeria & Wine Bar (DS) 2406 Devine St., 521-5063. Experience Italy first hand at this authentic pizzeria & wine bar. Made in-house panini, pizzas, pasta, mozzarella & desserts. Lunch and Dinner, Tues-Thurs, 11:30am-10pm, Fri 11:30am-11pm, Sat 4-11pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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Restaurant Guide Pearlz Oyster Bar (V) 936 Gervais St., 6617741. Fun, eclectic restaurant serving the freshest seafood in a casual dining atmosphere. Daily 4pm-until. Southern Mint Julep Bistro & Lounge (N) 120 Sparkleberry Crossing Dr., 419-7200. Mediterranean style “small-plate” dining with traditional Southern ingredients. Selections include shrimp & grits, gumbo, BBQ, chicken dishes, soups and salads. Full wine and liquor bar. Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 4-11pm.
Moe’s Grapevine (R) 4478 Rosewood Dr., 776-8463. Casual and personal dining experience with an Italian flare. Lunch, TueFri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Tue 5-9pm, WedSat 5-10pm.
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Rosso Trattoria Italia (FA) 4840 Forest Dr., 787-3949. Elegant casual Italian food fare serving up local, seasonal products, Menu boasts an array of pastas, grilled meats, steaks, and excellent wine list. Dinner, Mon-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.
Gervais & Vine (V) 620-A Gervais St., 799-8463. Spanish-styled Mediterranean wine and tapas bar offering a wide selection of beers, outside seating and a menu with culinary influences from across the Med. Dinner, MonThurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm.
Travinia Italian Kitchen (L) 5074 Sunset Blvd., 957-2422; (N) 101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd., 419-9313. Contemporary Italian cuisine serving fresh pasta, soups, chicken, pizza, veal and seafood. Lunch and Dinner Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am11pm, Sun 12-9pm.
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Villa Tronco (D) 1213 Blanding St., 256-7677. Enjoy casual fine dining in Columbia’s oldest Italian restaurant. Old world charm with authentic recipes. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:00am3pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 5-10pm. Japanese Camon Japanese Restaurant (D) 1332 Assembly St., 254-5400. Hibachi-style cooking with seafood, steak and chicken. Dinner, Mon-Sat 5-9:30pm. Sakura Japanese Restaurant (FA) 4827 Forest Dr., 738-9330. A local favorite serving up an array of tasty seafood and sushi dishes prepared fresh daily. Lunch, Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm. Sato Japanese Steak & Seafood (FA) 1999 Beltline Blvd., 782-1064. Authentic Japanese cuisine prepared at your table with the finest chefs. Dinners include appetizer, soup, and salad. Choose from steak, chicken or seafood. Lunch Tue-Fri 11am-3pm, Dinner 4:30-10pm. 74 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
Al-Amir (I) 7001 St. Andrews Rd., 732-0522. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, Dinner MonFri 5:30-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30-9:30.
Blue Fin (N) 461-4 Town Center Place, 8657346. An upscale yet casual atmosphere with a full bar. Dishes include seafood, pasta, chicken, soups and salads. Lunch daily 11am-2:45pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 3-11pm, Sun 3-9:30pm. Blue Marlin (V) 1200 Lincoln St., 7993838. Serving dishes with a Cajun and Creole influence. Menu includes seafood, steaks and chicken. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30, Dinner Mon-Fri 5:30-10pm, Sat-Sun 11:30am-11pm. Bonefish Grill (FA) 4708 Forest Dr., 7876200; (I) 1260 Bower Pkwy., 407-1599. Great seafood dishes prepared on a wood-burning grill, all within a relaxed casual atmosphere. Dinner Mon-Thurs 4-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 4-11:30pm, Sun 4-10pm. Catch 22 (I) 1085 Lake Murray Blvd., 7494700. A fine-dining seafood restaurant with an array of seafood dishes, steak, chicken, sandwiches, soups and salads. Kids menu available. Dinner Tue-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-11pm. The Oyster Bar (V) 1123 Park St., 799-4484. Columbia’s original oyster bar, serving the freshest Gulf oysters, steamed or raw, soups, and shrimp and grits. Mon-Sat 4-until.
Mr. Friendly’s (F) 2001 Greene St., 2547828. Serving new Southern cuisine including seafood, chicken, beef and wild game. Sophisticated and casual atmosphere, extensive wine list and a wide variety of micro-brew beer. Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm. Steaks and Seafood Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse (D) 1508 Main St., 728-0887. A unique, all you can eat Churrascaria located in the historic Kress Building. Featuring a full salad bar, Brazilian hot dishes and 16 different types of meats sliced at your table. Full bar and wine cellar. Mon-Fri 5-10pm, Sat 4-10pm, Sun Lunch 104pm, Dinner 4-9pm. Reservations suggested. Rusty Anchor (C) 1925 Johnson Marina, 7491555. Located on Lake Murray the restaurant offers a picturesque and unique lake side dining experience. Specializing in fresh seafood, with favorites such as cedar plank salmon, broiled scallops, and chicken and steak. Outside dining available, full bar. Thurs 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm. Ruth’s Chris Steak House (D) 924-A Senate St. (in the Hilton Hotel), 212-6666. U.S.D.A. prime beef, chops, chicken and fresh seafood. Reservations recommended. Breakfast daily 7-10:30am, Lunch daily 11am-3pm, Dinner Sun-Thurs 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 3-11pm.European style café serving an array of sandwiches, soups, salads, and burgers. Breakfast and Lunch Mon-Wed 8:30am-3:30pm, Thurs-Sat 8:30am10:30pm, Sun 10am-2:30pm. Saluda’s (F) 751 Saluda Ave., 799-9500. Rich mahogany and white linen tables is what you can expect at this fine dining eatery. Located in the heart of Five Points, featuring Southern cuisine with French and Italian influences. Entrees include Fish Du Jour, shrimp & grits, steaks, chops, and an excellent wine list. Dinner nightly, 5:30-10pm.
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Passports Not Required Learn new watersports or spend your days in the spa. Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands offers high energy activities, luxurious pampering and everything in between. By Robert Sweeney
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cuba diving is my guilty pleasure. I know which dives are favorites with other enthusiasts, and I have my to-do list for future trips. As a result, when my family got the opportunity to take a seven-day trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, I was all over it. My wife was interested in some quality pool time, shopping and snorkeling with turtles. My two teens wanted to explore the beaches and try their hand at new watersports. And I just wanted to dive. And so we packed our bags and headed for the airport. The plane touched down in Charlotte Amalie after less than four hours in the air and one stop in Atlanta. We’d decided to rent a car. Driving on the left side of the road was no big deal, and it gave us the freedom to see and do more things. We grabbed the luggage and were at the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, where the adventure began. Along the way, we could tell that there was much to discover in St. Thomas despite its size (32 square miles). That would come later. First, accommodations at the resort are nothing short of spectacular, especially after its $48 million dollar renovation in 2011. You may not need a passport to travel here, but the atmosphere is distinctly Caribbean – it’s another world. Apparently, love birds find it appealing. There are more than 200 weddings held here each year. Even the rooms feel exotic, although amenities are top-drawer and we lacked for nothing during our week in paradise. It All Begins with Water First, the family checked out the infinity pools, fitness center and beach front. My wife scheduled an afternoon at the Luxury Lazule Sea Spa. (Guests can reserve a private spa pool for $25/ day.) The teens set off down the beach, and I spoke with the concierge about a dive. We all agreed to meet later.
The renovation of Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Resort has made it a showplace and wedding destination. The lobby (left) and Aqua Terra Grill have a welcoming vibe.
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I went diving near the Cow and Calf rocks with the Aqua Action Dive Center out of Secret Harbour. My son took a Discover Scuba class, where he learned to dive and had personal supervision to keep him from descending more than the maximum depth of 40ft. My wife and daughter snorkeled. Later, we compared notes over lunch at the Sunset Grill in Secret Harbour. The attractive restaurant puts a creative spin on island classics. Fish sandwiches, burgers, chicken salad, plus lots of local favorites, sourced locally whenever possible. The next day, we had a breakfast that would be replicated for the entire trip – a huge buffet at Aqua Terra at the resort that featured scrambled eggs, made-toorder omelets and all kinds of fresh fruits and breads. There was no reason to go elsewhere. Afterward I went diving. On weekends, weather permitting, special trips are made to French Cap Cay, a deep rock pinnacle in exceedingly clear water with enormous ledges that support super-sized queen angelfish, plus some sea creatures like lobsters and nurse sharks. It was amazing. My son went with me and had a personal dive master who made sure he stayed at the 40foot maximum. The ladies went snorkeling again. It really is beautiful, clear water for viewing. We had lunch at the Fat Turtle, in downtown Charlotte Amalie. It had great views and 78 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
good burgers and fish sandwiches. The place is hopping at night, but still busy during the day. It was rated #2 of the island restaurants on Trip Advisor. Late in the afternoon, we drove to Mountain Top for a scenic view of Magen’s Bay. The banana daiquiris are justifiably world famous! The local Botanical Gardens offered a nice change of pace and are worth a visit. We returned to the Aqua Terra at Frenchman’s Reef for dinner. The fish is fresh and the food worth staying at the resort for. The next morning we decided to tour the resort. It gave us a
great vegetables and more. A Caribbean-style band entertained us and dancers kept the energy high. The beach views went on forever and the whole family loved it. Still more watersports the next day, as we all went snorkeling with turtles through the Adventure Center. The tour goes out to Turtle Cove off Buck Island and turtles, large and small, old and young, swim up to you. This was great fun, but designed more for novices than experienced divers. That evening, we were ready for night kayaking, a new and very popular adventure at
great feel for all of the amenities they offer (and there are lots of them). The teens spent the afternoon enjoying Stand Up Paddleboarding through the resort’s Adventure Center. It’s a growing sport in this area as well as back home, and everyone who tried it loved the view standing up and the full body workout. Together, we went zip lining with Tree Limin Extreme. Situated high in the forest of St. Peter Mountain, you catch breath-taking views of Magen’s Bay, the British Virgin Islands and beyond. The operators are certified and very safety-conscious. For dinner, we branched out at Coco Joe’s. It was Caribbean Buffet Night which meant lobster, shrimp, fish, prime rib,
Frenchman’s Reef. A guide gave us our instructions and put us in a clear-bottomed kayak (think glass-bottomed boat in the Florida Keys). As the sun went down, we turned on the LED lights which ringed the bottom of our boats. We could see what was gliding below us and the effect was amazing, with all the boats and lights, and the shoreline in the distance. It was a very satisfying adventure for all and I would highly recommend it. The next day there was time for one more dive, and so we went diving at Grass Cay and Congo Cay with Coki Beach Dive Center (my wife and daughter snorkeled). This was a great, personalized dive with only 4-6 people on the boat (on this day, it was just my family of four and the dive master).
We saw three-foot lobsters, a very large octopus and a school of baby squid – all in all, a remarkable adventure. Playing Tourists For lunch, we decided to explore Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands and a duty-free Mecca for shoppers. Before-trip research told us that the best buys on St. Thomas included jewelry, alcohol, china, crystal, perfumes, art, clothing, watches and cameras. There are literally hundreds of shops, some housed in older historic buildings. One thing we didn’t do was research on the going price for cameras and gold before we left home. It was difficult to determine the truly great bargains and I will definitely do my homework before returning. Lunch was at Molly Malone’s, another favorite with locals and visitors. Our last two dinners were equally memorable: A Room with a View, at Bluebeard’s Castle offered an excellent fine-dining experience overlooking the harbor. Filet mignon,
Opposite Page: The Sunset Grill offers outdoor dining with one spectacular view. Right: Evening kayaking adds an exotic feel to a popular sport. Right: The pool is a calming oasis. Below left: Rooms are comfortable, yet elegant. Below right: End your evenings at the Rum Bar and toast your good fortune.
lobster, shrimp scampi – it was all good. The last night was a bit more low-key. The Caribbean Saloon gave us excellent views of the Fourth of July fireworks on St. John, and homemade pizza – just right to begin to wind down. This was a perfect way to combine a wonderful family vacation with diving – what could be better? Some History St. Thomas is contained in only 32 square miles, but it feels like much more. Magen’s Beach and Sapphire Beach are frequently touted as among the best of the 40 beaches on the island. Watersports are king, with swimming, sailing, diving, snorkeling, fishing, parasailing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. But there’s history, starting with the name, which was given by Christopher Columbus in honor of Ursula, martyred by the Huns for refusing to marry a pagan prince. Old sugar plantations have largely disappeared and the tumultuous slave trade was discontinued in 1848 after the practice was prohibited. What remains are the vestiges of a colonial way of life. In 1917, the islands were purchased from Denmark for $25 million in gold. Today, the gold comes in the form of tourists seeking a Caribbean vacation without completely leaving the U.S. behind. Enjoy the island’s world-renowned golf course, and energetic nightlife. Climb the famous 99 Steps of Charlotte Amalie for an incomparable view of the Caribbean. Visit the second-oldest synagogue in the Western Hemisphere, Fort Christian or French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro’s childhood home. ◼ For more information: www.frenchmansreefmarriott.com www.visitusvi.com For a list of the island’s beaches, www.vinow.com/stthomas/beaches_stt
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