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ow that fall is almost here, I am ready for cooler weather when I can wear my sweaters and heavier polos. It is time to light the fireplace and eat hot pizza from the oven. Fashion constantly changes with the times, and options for wardrobes are endless. Some looks are elegant and classic, and others are not so timeless. Our desire for embellishment comes from within, as we are influenced by the beauty of nature. We see the beauty of creation all around and wear the colors and textures on display. Styles come and go, and return again with a contemporary twist, always combining the old with the new. In this issue we focus on fall fashion, and bring you a sampling of the latest trends from Columbia’s top fashion experts, who are here to help you build a winning wardrobe for the new season (see Suited For Fall, page 39). We also meet up with a couple who has gone through six home renovations, from adding on a new sunroom, to updating the kitchen, to a complete makeover on all the bathrooms. Hear their fantastic story, and meet the remodeler who took on each project (see Love Where You Live, page 46). And with fall we also can’t forget the great fun we have when trick or treat rolls around. We’ve got some cool recipes for your Halloween gatherings, from spooky cakes to bloody cupcakes (see Ghoulish Treats, page 64). We hope you enjoy the fashion, food and features in Columbia Living. Our goal is to showcase our outstanding city and the wonderful people who live here. Please visit our website ColumbiaLivingMag.com to view past articles. We would enjoy hearing from you, so that we can bring you even more of what you want to read about in and around the Columbia area.
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The Power of Good
A local event’s regional reach provides great dividends for the Lexington County community.
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gates will open at 7 p.m. for another cool Carolina evening under the stars - set to Motown music by The Total Package, a nine-piece Atlantabased ensemble. “This will be our seventh year,” Steinhauser said, “and it just keeps getting better. Our first few years, the event celebrated our valued customers from throughout the Lexington area, across the dam into the other Lake Murray communities, as well as in Columbia. When the event grew from
about 350 guests that first year to a sustained attendance of about 1,000, we realized we could use its success for the power of good in our own community.” Wingard’s Nursery chose local charity Lexington Interfaith Communities Services (LICS) to receive proceeds from the popular event that now draws guests from a five state area. “Locally, the need is huge! Since we began ticketing Art in the Garden, we have been able to fuel the good works of LICS with over $50,000,” Steinhauser said. The comprehensive ministry, supported by fifty member churches and led by executive director Robin Bowers, includes a thrift shop, food pantry and emergency assistance for recipients. Community impact of Art in the Garden now has been joined by other local business and service sponsors. “Pilgrim Lutheran Church and Williams AME Church allow guests to park in their parking lot, and Lexington County Law Enforcement makes sure folks get across the street safely.” The catered dinner, by Belly’s of Lexington, will be served with a full compliment of beverages in the nursery’s surroundings, tinged by maple trees changing into their fall colors, pansies waiting for transplanting into window boxes, borders, or cache pots, snapdragons standing tall, and chrysanthemums adding dramatic impact. Seating, among the living plants, will situate guests within view and earshot of the stage where The Total Package will perform its Motown magic. A dozen artists, selected through a juried process, will show and sell their work during the evening, with a portion of sales donated to LICS. “To establish the feel of an art colony, we clear out our straw barn and set spaces up for the artists there,” explained Steinhauser. In addition to their sales venue within the artists’ colony, some participating artists will also donate items for the silent auction. Steinhauser said, of course, the nursery will have items offered on the bidding list, but this is also an area where local support shines through. “Businesses and services throughout the community contribute items for the silent auction – this is a way they really give back to the community.” For late blooming information about the event, and to purchase tickets, go to www.wingardsnursery.com, 803-359-9091. – RACHEL HAYNIE
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Geek Alert We all need computer repairs, and Silicon Solutions shows us that adaptability and personal service are just two attributes that keep their customers loyal. By KAREN PETIT
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alifornia has its Silicon Valley. Columbia has Silicon Solutions. Silicon Solutions is smaller than the high-tech hub on the West coast, but it’s the place where businesses and individuals throughout the Midlands turn for their technology questions, repairs and service. Silicon Solutions is also where the geeks – the ones driving the cars with the 16 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
recognizable orange, black and white logos – send customers who have technology problems that they can’t answer. Yet, the guy at the Silicon Solutions front is hardly today’s definition of a geek. William B. Carter, president of Silicon Solutions, was graduating from The Citadel in 1980 when Americans were first becoming aware of the phrase “Silicon Valley,” and personal computers
were being introduced for business and home use. Armed with a degree in business administration, Carter landed a job with a small, up-and-coming software company in Atlanta. He liked the fast-growing computer market, and he learned to write software, even though there was little in his background that had prepared him for the field. But he had a keen interest in what he was learning, and Carter soon was developing software for Wendy’s restaurants. Carter, who had grown up in Greenville, began traveling the world in computer sales, service, installation and training. Then, the company with which Carter had built his computer career ultimately became headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. After working there for a while, Carter and his wife moved to Columbia where he bought a fledgling business called Silicon Solutions in 1998. Carter, who entered the computer industry by writing software, now was in sales. In its early days, Silicon Solutions sold computers and computer software and shipped products throughout the United States. “We didn’t really think about service as an option for consumers at first,” he said. “Our business was to sell, fill orders and ship.” As people increasingly bought computers for their homes, “they needed someone to work on them, and we expanded to meet the needs of customers,” he said. “People needed someone to turn to, and we saw that as an area where we could expand our business.” Today, it is that personal service that gives Silicon Solutions its identity. It is one of the last independent businesses to offer personalized, individual service – and customers love the attention. Silicon Solutions’ niche is virus removal, an area of expertise that has grown along with the proliferation of computer viruses that interfere with or disable computer function. “What we do in this business is adapt – from repairing desktop, laptop to netbook computers, to setting up company networks,” he said. “We pride ourselves on customer service, and we have worked hard to maintain that reputation.” “Customers come in for specialized repairs for their PC and laptop computers. It’s one of the things that sets us apart.” Located near Dreher High School, the glass-front business is a hub of early-
morning activity with people stopping by to discuss their computer problems or to drop off a computer that has problems. While the business “officially” operates from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Carter typically is at work at 6:30 a.m. “There is never a shortage of things to do,” he said. And for the computer enthusiast or geek at heart, the business offers the components that a person will need to build their own computer. Walking through the aisles of the store, a visitor will also find a vast array of computer parts that they perhaps never knew existed within their PCs. Carter even has a “computer graveyard” filled with stacks upon stacks – and rows upon rows – of laptops that met their demise through a variety of means, but whose parts can still be harvested and used in other computers. “Kids love coming in here and seeing all of the parts and pieces,” he said. “It’s different than what they’ll see when they go to bigger types of stores with computers.” Although Carter “got into the business early and stayed with it,” he’s the first to admit that “I know less than any of the guys who work here.” He credits the four full-time and several part-time employees who work on specialized requests, including some Apple computer repair needs, as keeping the business at the forefront of today’s fast-changing technology world. “We try to be the place where people can go and feel comfortable. Our staff will go to great lengths to meet the customer’s needs and to be sure that people are treated fairly,” he said. Looking back on his career, Carter remembers when his first boss sent him out West to “pitch” their software to a new company with only two stores. The business was indecisive about its computer needs. Finally, his boss suggested they ditch the pitch. “They’re not going to do anything,” the boss said. Carter smiles. The growing business was called Starbucks. It taught him a lesson. “You have to have the ability to adapt. The changes can be unnerving . But our philosophy is customer service all day, every day,” Carter said. 803-765-2345, www.siliconsolutions.com.
“What we do in this business is adapt – from repairing desktop and laptop computers, to setting up company networks. We pride ourselves on customer service, and we have worked hard to maintain that reputation.” – William Carter
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BUZZ | ART SEEN
Artful Influences Collecting art has its benefits, and the State Fair has a unique program that gives the avid enthusiast a way to get first crack at the good stuff. By RACHEL HAYNIE Photographs by ELAINE FLOYD
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rmed with a clipboard and an open mind, State Fair Fine Art Show Purchase Patrons Carroll and Susie Heyward will enter the Cantey Building again this year on their appointed day, at the specified hour. To participate in the annual program, they made a monetary commitment, months in advance of the fair’s opening date, to purchase art works totaling their pre-sale amount. They may go above that amount if they wish, paying the difference, of course. Perks of the program participation include fair tickets, an invitation to the opening reception, and sometimes slightly lower art prices for patrons. But most important is early admission for previewing all art juried into the annual show. The Heyward’s mission: to choose
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Carroll and Susie Heyward with some of the art they have collected through the Purchase Patron program.
from among hundreds of pieces, in multiple media, new art work to add to their growing collection. Participation in this program is but one way the couple supports local art and artists. It has also allowed them to be more active collectors. “When I first decided to become serious about collecting art, I realized to acquire nice pieces, I would need to purchase local art. Affordability was key for me,” said Carroll, who is the City appointed chairman of the Columbia Museum of Art Commission. Susie Heyward said it took them a few years of participation before they fully got the hang of it. “There is a pecking order. How early you are allowed to go in and begin your viewing and selecting process is determined by your purchase amount. Letters go out in spring and you have until early August to commit.” Purchasing art in this way has netted the Heywards art pieces they enjoy throughout their home. “Carroll frequently moves art around the house,” Susie said. Carroll explained: “Works look different in different places,” so he likes to try pieces in various locations, seeing how the light catches them in different spots. “Because our tastes are very different,” Susie said, “our collection is pretty eclectic,” although Carroll said they both
gravitate to abstract works. “Although our work by Phillip Mullen was not among those we acquired through the Patron Purchase Program, it does reflect our taste in contemporary art. I’d have to say William Halsey is my favorite, and we have work by Carl Blair, the Greenville artist.” When they first began collecting, the Heywards bought with some thought as to where they would hang the newest piece. “The walls are all full now anyway, so we buy what we like and figure out later where it will go,” Carroll said. Dr. March and Anne Seabrook have made the State Fair Fine Art Show one of their favorite fall traditions. Sentimental journeys often influence choices of art they acquire through the Patron Purchase Program. “When we travel we like to buy a piece of art to remind us of that trip,” Anne said. “Some of the pieces we have chosen at the State Fair Art Show have also been reminiscent of places we’ve been. A painting of crabs reminds us of the beach, and a landscape of Sandy Island of past vacations. A sunflower painting reminds us of fields of the flowers we saw during a stay in Provence. And we like Parisian street scenes,” said Anne, who once taught English in the City of Light. “We began collecting art soon
after we were married,” recalled Anne. “The first piece we gave each other, in the mid-‘80s, was a watercolor by (the late) Guy Lipscomb. It is a study of a piece for which he’d won the Southeastern Watercolor Society’s top award the year before. We also have another Lipscomb piece that had been in my family.” Local art has become the Seabrook’s primary collecting bent. “Our most recent purchase was a Mike Williams, and among pieces acquired through the State Fair program, we have work by at least four local artists.” We try to stay within the price range we set in advance, but sometimes we exceed it,” Anne said. “We’ve found this is a great way to collect local art.”
How It Works The Purchase Patron Program benefits both artists and patrons, perpetuating an ancient tradition, traceable to feudal Japan. Art patronage benefited the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. By making a financial commitment to purchase art from the selected two and three dimensional works, created by approximately 1,000 artists from around the state, patrons assure sales and thereby support the artists. In turn, purchase patrons get first dibs on purchasing the art. At artists’ discretion, Purchase Patrons are offered slightly lower prices than the general public prices appearing on tags accompanying the pieces during the run of the show. The South Carolina State Fair receives no commission from the sale of any of the art, so artists frequently view this pricing incentive as
they would a commission a gallery would collect. Letters to former program participants, and all potential patrons who have expressed interest during the year, go out in spring. Potential participants have until early August to respond, indicating the monetary level they are willing to commit. According to the dollar amount committed, Purchase Patrons are provided individual appointments to come in early to view and make decisions. They may always purchase more than their monetary commitment. This year’s State Fair runs from October 10 – 21, and purchasers agree to leave their selected works on view until the show closes. Those interested may still participate
Jack Mullender with in the program until Sept 21, although the Elite Framing in Five Points prepares the deadline for having Sunflower painting a “personalized” for framing. ribbon has passed for this year. For information about how the Purchase Patron Program can work for you, go to www.scstatefair.org or email Wanda Phillips, superintendent of the State Fair’s Fine Art Department for the past twelve years, this year adding the Purchase Patron Program to her duties. wdanddphillips@aol.com.
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BUZZ | EDUCATION
Core Beliefs With a solid foundation for teaching a strong curricula, Heathwood Hall is poised for educating the next generation of leaders. By JACKIE PERRONE
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ducating youth for the future has always been the longrange ideal of the academic world. Now that future has landed on our doorsteps with such immediacy, that educators find themselves running full-tilt just to stay in place. What do high school graduates need to know to face the world of tomorrow? Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia is using every resource at its command to deal with that challenge. Fastchanging technology partners with environmental issues and stewardship of the earth to lead students into a future which is hard to imagine. “There’s an App for that!” Suddenly, in today’s (clockwise from above) The new Dining Commons building; Gardening projects; world, everything seems to have an App. At Heathwood Hall, The Odyssey course; Susan Gibbes Robinson Center for math and science in the it’s not the faculty, nor even the Upper School students, who Upper School. design the Apps. Learning how to program Apps is a required course for every eighth-grader. of heart, mind and soul.” “Of course our students need to learn academics, and to “The content of education changes constantly. Who knows be well equipped for college,” says Dr. Anne Weston, Provost what we will be learning, and teaching, ten years from now? at Heathwood Hall. “Of course we tackle technology with its What we do know is that to live a life of integrity, to serve and to speed and convenience. But this school has not abandoned its respect other viewpoints, and to think critically, are still the best core beliefs on educating the next generations. We believe a good foundations for adult life.” education focuses on good habits Thus, while new courses and training are added frequently, the tenets which shaped its origins remain unchanged. In order to graduate from Heathwood, every senior must complete a year-long research project, and must serve in Senior Mission. These are specific requirements for carrying out Heathwood’s mission of service. Heathwood Hall serves students from early childhood through high school. Perhaps the most exciting “lab work” these young people do is centered on their greenhouse and gardening projects. Gardening to teach youngsters about growing and harvesting food has been part of the school’s program for several years, but this year, the hands-on digging, planting, and nurturing has been expanded greatly. Until this year, this modern school had been functioning with a propped-up version of the 1970’s kitchen equipment which was
originally used at their first home, a former residence in the Heathwood section of Columbia. Now, a fully commercial kitchen is in place, and about 1,000 persons are fed daily in Dining Commons. (The Dining Commons building is new, and in step with the school’s ecology emphasis, applying for LEED certification.) Homegrown squash and tomatoes and radishes show up on the food line. A child who would never consider putting a radish in his mouth might reach for it eagerly if he grew it himself. Plant-to-Plate, it’s called. All grade levels are involved with the gardening, and fifth grade science is focused closely on it. Tenth graders are drafted as “Biology Buddies” to mentor the kindergarteners in planting and watching the garden. Hand in hand with this agriculture goes environmental education. They learn composting, energy efficiency, and recycling while watching the plants mature. A water-recapture system is under near I-77 east of Columbia. Nature study construction now to store rainwater for arises naturally in this setting which irrigation in the gardens and greenhouse. includes forests, plains, swamp, ponds and Twice a year, juniors and seniors put on farmland. a fund-raising plant sale; some of the Back to the technology emphasis: proceeds are allotted for their junior-senior prom, and the rest “We tackle technology with its speed and goes into their Senior Mission convenience. But this school has not abandoned its Project. core beliefs on educating the next generations. We Heathwood Hall is located believe a good education focuses on good habits of on a spacious, wooded campus
heart, mind and soul.” – Dr. Anne Weston
The Meyer Technology center is named for its benefactor, Austin Meyer, himself an alumnus of Heathwood Hall. An accomplished software designer, he created the “X – Plane” flight simulator, used in pilot training. He gave one of the X-Planes to the school along with the computer science curriculum which he endowed. Seventh graders use I-Pads and electronic textbooks. Many of the high school teachers design their own curricula and issue them to the students for downloading. Every student has access to stateof-the-art computers, and continuing instruction in using these tools. Video editing, graphic arts, and literary products accompany the science research and development for each one. Dr. Weston quoted a phrase she says embodies much of their mission at Heathwood Hall: “Hold Onto the Past; Seize the Future.” After 35 years of service there, she will next year lead a new division named Institutional Advancement, to celebrate the connections on the campus and plan for whatever the next decades and century may bring. 803-765-2309, www.heathwood.org.
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Reading With a Purpose Readers of all types use books to fill their brains with information and supply their minds with the facts and fantasies they crave. Some read for the effortless comfort it can bring to a restless soul, often it may be the simple act of escapism from the everyday hectic life that surrounds us all. No matter your method or mode, there’s a book that can provide the means to what you seek. By COURTNEY WEBB
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Tolstoy and the Purple Chair: My Year of Magical Reading by Nina Sankovitch
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ith its paperback debut Tolstoy and the Purple Chair has returned and its lessons and truths are as powerful as ever with the added support of Oprah Winfrey’s seal of approval. After the death of her sister, Sankovitch found herself lost, floundering and searching for a way back to some resemblance of normalcy. She chose to try and find her path through the pages of a book, one book every day for a year, no matter what life put in her path. Many of those chosen tomes opened up to teach her about coping with, and grieving a loss, while others brought beauty and wit back into her life. No matter their lesson, each book fed her need and proved once again how relevant reading remains to our society as a whole. As the days went by they made obvious to Nina that within books lay our humanity and sometimes all it takes to find oneself is to get lost within the pages of a book written by another kindred spirit.
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by Hannah Tunnicliffe As the pain of infertility settles into the reality of a life devoid of motherhood for Grace Miller, her once free spirit slowly begins to crave and seek distractions from the heaviest of sorrows a woman can face. Although newly thrust into the exotic city of Macau, the foreign locale still does little for Grace’s depression, as she and her Australian husband attempt to lay down roots and call it home. However, as she begins to walk its streets, memories of her own mother begin to call to her, and a project looms on the horizon with the promise of diversion from her sorrows. It is the memory of her mother and delicate macarons that entice Grace to invest not only her time, but also her love into a place of her own where the women of Macau can not only congregate, but also share and heal. Richly detailed and dripping with sensual descriptions of everything from food to passion and even people.
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by Jyotsna Sreenivasan Two young Indian American individuals form the backbone of this engrossing tale. Both of them desperately trying in their own unique ways to please both themselves, and their families, as they navigate the muddy waters of family life and marriage away from their mother country and its expected customs. While Rasika and Abhay may have their heritage in common, little else connects them in their quests for what they desire within their future lives in America. 22 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
Rasika seeks the perfect Indian man chosen by her parents in a traditional arranged marriage, a man who will appreciate her taste and beauty while fulfilling his role within the household, with a solid career and respectable family background. Meanwhile, Abhay seeks to simply find his destined way in life as he seeks out freedom from all expectations, including those imposed upon him by both man and God. In the end the whole work comes together beautifully creating a very intriguing paradox between the desire for the “American Dream,” and the showcasing of characters who so strongly believe in the merit of a practice, such as arranged marriage.
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Rich Appearances The possibilities are endless in tile flooring, as we discovered during our showroom tour with Scott Heron. By KAREN PETIT
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n amusing photo of several deer on Creative Tile’s website is indicative of the look that many people have when shopping for tile, or gathering ideas for a kitchen or bath renovation. It’s a “deer in the headlights look” that owner Scott Heron and his staff recognize, when homeowners realize just how many tile options exist today. From eclectic to bright to mosaic and geometric designs – and almost everything in between and beyond – the possibilities are endless and exciting! New products offer versatility for consumers – much more so than when he began installing tile some 30 years ago, said Heron. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Heron started a career in renovating businesses and homes. As his business grew, Heron wanted to be able to buy materials in bulk at wholesale prices, so 30 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
that he could be more competitive in the market, but manufacturers don’t sell directly to installers or consumers. It was an “aha” moment for Heron, who realized that having a commercial business would enable him to offer products for consumers and have the competitive pricing that he sought for his business. So 12 years ago, he opened Creative Tile. “The business has blossomed from there,” Heron said. “We have a single focus, and we try to offer the best service, product selection, and technical information.” Today, Creative Tile has locations in West Columbia and in Columbia . A store in Lexington is being consolidated into the West Columbia business to expand staffing and offer more services, including seminars on design trends and how-to sessions for working with tile. Creative Tile showrooms offer a variety of
porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tiles, and experienced staff also provide full design services. “Tile is a great option for flooring,” said Heron. “It is less expensive per square foot than carpet or hardwood floors over time. It doesn’t harbor allergens as carpet will do, and it doesn’t require the refinishing and upkeep of hardwood floors.” And, with new technology and design options, today’s tile has come a long way since the Greeks began replacing thatched roofs with tiles, thousands of years ago. One of the newest trends is “thin tile,” which is about oneeighth of an inch in thickness, but is strong, lightweight and offers more design options.
“Tile is a great option for flooring. It doesn’t harbor allergens as carpet will do, and it doesn’t require the refinishing and upkeep of hardwood floors.” – Scott Heron
“Be careful not to buy second quality material, as the tiles may be warped, different dye lots, or broken. Your tile floor is a permanent upgrade, so make sure it looks great.” Heron said. Usually the best option for most people is hiring a professional remodeler. While it may seem more costly in the beginning, the consumer can have peace of mind. “When a job is done right the first time, it’s done only once.” A member of the National Tile Contractors Association, Heron is the first NTCA 5-Star contractor in South Carolina and one of only about 34 in the nation. Heron enjoys being an integral part of the community. Involved in the Lexington and Columbia Chambers of Commerce, he has donated materials for building projects associated with Habitat for Humanity, St. Lawrence Place, and Sistercare. The business also maintains a crate of interesting tiles that teachers and artists can use for classroom projects. “We are part of the community, and we want to make a difference here,” he said. 803-796-4861, www.creativetilesc.com.
Another is the advent of “hardwood tiles,” which are porcelain tiles that have the rich appearance of a hardwood floor without the costs of maintenance and susceptibility to damage and wear. And while tile is practical, it is anything but dull. Tile can be artistic and beautiful, thanks to geometric shapes, textures, printed glass, and stained glass tiles. “There are literally thousands of choices,” said Heron, who recommends that people research magazines and online sites to determine the style and materials they like. “Are your tastes more contemporary, traditional, or country?” Training for employees is a must in Heron’s business. “We are constantly involved in training and learning what is new,” he said, noting that the staff has traveled to Italy to learn first-hand the designs and materials quality that have been handed down by artisans since the Middle Ages. “We like for our staff to go out to job sites to see how products look when they are installed,” he said. “Something may look one way on paper, but another in application. We want to keep our education current because changes occur so rapidly in our business, and we want to be able to give our customers the correct, most timely information. Our whole focus is the customer.” Consumers today are savvy in many ways too. Television programs on HGTV and the advent of internet shopping have made many consumers more hands-on in buying products and making decisions. However, while some consumers believe they are saving money when purchasing from large, national chain stores or online, Heron urges caution. September/October 2012 | 31
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A driving force in Lexington County, Scott Adams has won numerous awards for his dedication and economic development initiatives. By JACKIE PERRONE
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cott Adams is high on South Carolina, and his adopted community returns the sentiment. This transplant to our state has invested time, talent and energy into his chosen home, with dramatic results which will benefit future generations as well as present ones. He sees the state, and the Midlands especially, with a bright future of endless possibilities. “R.O.I. - !!” could be his mantra. “Return On Investment,” he explains. “Or, as some people put it, Pay It Forward. Every one of us can support jobs and education and quality of life. There’s simply no limit to what can happen right here in South Carolina.” His achievements in the areas of economic and educational development have won an array of awards, but he insists it’s a team effort. “The recognition which has come my way is an award for all those who have joined with me: the Chamber of Commerce, our young professionals, our teachers and business partners. Economic development is about jobs, prosperity, growing our local economy and moving Lexington forward.” The South Carolina Department of Commerce has named Adams Lexington County’s Ambassador for Economic Development. Governor Nikki Haley and Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt presented the award at a State House ceremony in Columbia in May. This is just the most recent of the awards he
Presentation of 2012 South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development Award to Scott Adams, with Governor Nikki Haley and Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
has received for his work in economic development as well as education. In 2010, this go-getter was named 2010 Friend of Career and Technology Education by the South Carolina Association of School Administration, and in the same year, the Lexington Chamber honored him with the H. Odell Harman REACH award, for educational and humanitarian efforts. Who is this dedicated citizen who has made such an impact on our community? People are surprised to learn that he has lived in South Carolina only since 2004, and in the Midlands a year after that. Where does all this enthusiasm come from? “There’s not another place in the world any better than this to live, work, play, pray, and raise children,” he says. “Look at what we have here: a gorgeous lake, a worldclass university, Fort Jackson bringing vibrant military flavor to us, a fine airport, a thriving arts scene, an outstanding medical center. The Midlands has it all.” Later he adds, “Baseball!
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The wonderful new stadium at U.S.C., and then there are our high school teams and Dixie Youth League, who win state championships.” He means it. He grew up in central Florida – “pre-Disney,” as he puts it. He graduated from the University of Central Florida, and went on to earn his law degree at Brooklyn Law School. He began his legal career in Washington D.C. for large corporations such as Dow Corning. When the opportunity came along to join Insignia Financial Group, Inc., based in Greenville, S.C., he and his wife Kathy decided to move South, and quickly fell in love with their new lifestyle. “Kathy grew up in the Philadelphia area, and was not at all sure how she would feel about such a big change,” he says. “We both loved Greenville and became involved in everything going on around us. Then, the company changed hands, and our next opportunity was with Pirelli North America, Inc. It was time to move to Lexington.” In 2005, Pirelli’s power and cable manufacturing unit became Prysmian Cable and Systems USA., and Adams was elevated to General Counsel, Secretary and Vice President of Human Resources of the new company. Since 2010, his title has
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been Chief Legal Officer, Secretary and Vice President of External Affairs. Adams has been described as a passionate advocate for two programs which go hand in hand: Workforce development, and career education. School boards and chambers of commerce have felt his impact, as he promotes progress in education and in business. He has served as Chairman of the Greater Lexington Chamber of Commerce, and was appointed to the Town of Lexington’s Vision Committee. State leaders drafted him to join their delegation to Washington D.C. recently, making their case before Congress and the military about the retention of Fort Jackson, as well as funding for area infrastructure and
and our quality of life,” he points out. “The tax base from business and industry enables local government to invest in the community, and the people holding good jobs pay their taxes into our area as well. Jobs and education; they’re what works.” Adams is a frequent speaker at civic clubs and education seminars, as well as professional conferences where he leads discussions on economic development, risk management, and corporate governance and compliance. While he was serving as Chair of the Lexington Chamber, Adams advocated and encouraged the formation of what is now the Lexington Young Professionals organization, which encourages high school students and Lexington’s young professionals to get
“There’s not another place in the world any better than this to live, work, play, pray, and raise children. The Midlands has it all.” – Scott Adams
(top to bottom) Adams about to present a check to Lexington County Sheriff James Metts for purchase of Forrest, the new LCSD tracker dog; Adams teaching power cable engineering with Lexington High School STEM program interns; Adams at the SC Ambassador for Economic Development Award reception with the Lexington County Economic Development Team: County Director of Economic Development Chuck Whipple, Lexington Mayor Randy Halfacre, County Council lady Debbie Summers, County Councilmen Johnny Jeffcoat and Bill Banning.
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initiatives for renewable energy. Mayor Randy Halfacre of Lexington dubbed Adams “Mr. Amazon.” He was at the forefront of the campaign to bring Amazon.com and its 2000 jobs to Lexington. “And 1,500 seasonal jobs, too!” Adams adds. “What an addition to our community.” Soon after that deal was consummated, Adams and his colleagues persuaded Nephron Pharmaceuticals to locate at the same industrial park. They have signed up some subcontractors for the North Charleston Boeing plant, too. Public school, higher education, and technology centers occupy important spots on the Adams agenda. He serves on advisory boards for these entities. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Pirelli Scholarship and the Prysmian Scholarship at the University of South Carolina to promote study in electrical engineering. A favorite project of his is student internships, where students can hold down jobs that enhance their career objectives while they further their education. Win/win, as the saying goes. The Adams are parents of two teenagers who attend Lexington High School. He helped lead the passage of the 2008 bond referendum for Lexington School District One, which funded new schools to handle Lexington’s growth, and the expansion and improvement of existing schools. This tireless worker for education wants young people who grow up here to have the right education for career opportunities here so that they can stay in South Carolina. “Successful businesses fund our schools,
involved and stay active in the community. He counts his VIP status with the Young Professionals among his cherished awards. Adams also enjoys interacting with students, and often gives talks offering guidance on how to apply for, and to hold down, a job. Interview skills, suitable resumes, a diligent work ethic – these are things he wants our young people to take seriously. During his business career, Adams has been offered opportunities in Utah, California, and Washington state, among others. He’s glad they chose South Carolina. “We have great resources and a bright future.” Retirement? Not on his calendar. “Not while I’m having so much fun!” he says with characteristic enthusiasm. “I want to continue working for better things here as long as possible. One thing I have on my mind is – signs. Now and then you see a little sign on the highway mentioning ‘Lexington Museum’ or ‘Lake Murray Dam.’ We have an absolutely wonderful museum right in downtown Lexington, but it’s hard to find. If you do find your way into town, what you see is a whole lot of signs telling you how to get OUT of town. ‘This way to ‘I- 20’ or to ‘Columbia’. We need signs to bring people INTO town, not out of it.” It’s a safe bet that wheels are turning in the Adams head, so don’t be surprised if you read somewhere soon that a project is under way to set up new signs around Lexington. When Scott Adams takes hold, things happen.
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Investment Intel There’s never been a better time for astute investment advice from Columbia’s seasoned professionals. Compiled by KATHERINE PETTIT Q: How would you advise portfolio allocation in this still uncertain economy? A: Even in an uncertain economy, there are always investment opportunities. Asset allocation can be a very useful tool, especially in volatile times. Portfolio allocation needs to be individualized according to each investor’s objectives. It is important to know your goals and determine your tolerance for risk. Asset allocation involves dividing a portfolio among different asset classes, including Equities (stocks), Fixed Income (bonds), and Cash. A core objective of asset allocation is to potentially increase the overall return for a given degree of risk, or to reduce the overall risk of a portfolio for a targeted level of return. For example, a growth-oriented investor should be willing to tolerate the markets’ ups and downs, keeping a long-term investment time horizon. Growth typically equates to longer term, more risk and higher return. The younger you are, the more time you have to reach your goals, whether that means planning for children’s education, purchasing a home, or planning for retirement. Conversely, income-oriented investors, such as a retired couple, usually have a shorter time horizon and are not willing to take on too much risk. This investor is typically older and is willing to endure only moderate risk to no risk at all. Q: When developing a personal investment strategy, what factors do you consider? A: First, I try to establish realistic expectations and carefully determine an investor’s time frame. A key to setting investment goals is to balance return expectations with your willingness to accept risk. It is essential that you are comfortable with the amount of risk in your portfolio so you will be able to stick with your investment strategy even through turbulent times. An investor may have multiple goals that impact his/her investment strategy. Factors to consider include one’s age, upcoming major expenditures, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Then there is a transition checklist – life events that could alter your investment
plan. Because the potential for change is constant, such things as job changes, marriage or loss of a loved one, a new baby or emptying the nest are some of the circumstances that can alter your life – and your investment plan. My goal is to thoroughly understand a client’s financial needs and then align the resources to help him/her meet or exceed them. I help evaluate near-term concerns and plan for long-term goals. In other words, my clients and I develop and execute an ongoing strategy that is precisely designed to meet their individual needs. Q: How do you help investors determine their individual risk quotient? A: When preparing a financial plan for a client, I consider “Risk Tolerance” as one of the most important factors. Therefore, I ask clients several questions … sort of a “Risk Tolerance Test” to see how they think they would respond during different market cycles. For example, I often ask clients what they would do if they experience investment losses. Would they sell immediately or continue to follow their long-term investment strategy? Risk is not for everyone and it is important for investors to know themselves. In theory, the higher the risk, the greater the reward. However, there are ways for an investor to achieve goals without taking on undue risk. My clients and I work together to access their true tolerance for risk. Q: Should investment strategy change during a presidential election year? A: The basic fundamentals of sound financial planning still come into play, regardless of whether it is a presidential election year or not. I think it is wise for investors to continue with their personal, custom-tailored investment strategy. They should keep in mind all that we have discussed, such as risk tolerance, asset allocation, diversifying and focusing on long-term goals. – Jan Jernigan, Vice President, Financial Advisor.
Jan Jernigan is a Financial Advisor with the Global Wealth Management Division of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Columbia, South Carolina. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks, and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. Asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss in a declining financial market. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Member SIPC, or its affiliates.
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Q: What is the best way to select an equity investment manager? A: Whether you, your advisor or an institutional investment committee are choosing a mutual fund or separate account manager for a 401K plan, pension, IRA or individual account, there are certain criteria that should always be considered. Almost everyone is aware of the first criteria, past performance. We all know that past performance does not guarantee future performance, but we want some type of proof that outperformance can be achieved. Unfortunately many individuals and some advisors and investment committees stop here. This leaves the most important question unanswered: can the outperformance be continued? In order to determine if outperformance can be continued, its source
must be identified. Was the outperformance due to a successful gamble or a repeatable process? Successful gambles can come in many forms, such as market exposure adjustments (taking significantly more or less risk than the benchmark), style adjustments and sector or individual security over or under concentration. Research has shown that over long periods of time, market performance tends to revert to the mean. This suggests that successful gambles will come and go. To pick an equity manager who has outperformed based on gambles, an investor needs to believe the chosen manager can continue to move from one good bet to another. I highly advise investors to choose mutual fund managers and separate account managers who minimize these “guesses.” Look for funds and managers who take risk similar to their benchmarks, allocate sector weightings similarly, rely on several styles (growth, value, momentum, etc.), and allocate no more than 2% to any one security. If these managers can not be found, consider investing in a portfolio of low fee,
passive indexes. According to Morningstar®, the indexes have outperformed 77% of the actively managed mutual funds in their similar style category over the last 5 years, through June 30, 2012, 76% over the last 10 years, and 59% over the last 15 years. Q: What is new in the financial management field? A: In 2012, all 401K providers are required to disclose all of their associated fees. These fees include administration, insurance wrapper, investment manager (mutual fund expenses, etc.), brokerage fees and financial advisor and consultant fees. Q: What else? A: Volatile markets provide an opportunity for investment managers to earn their clients’ trust, prove their competence and add value to their clients’ accounts. There are opportunities in this environment. – Dan Wallick, Managing Partner, Wallick Investments, LLC.
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Tomorrow is based on what you do today. No matter what happens in your future, you need to be ready for it. You need to set goals for it, save for it and invest carefully. You need to make fiscal responsibility a personal value. Most of all, you need a strategy. As your Financial Advisor, I’ll work with you to create a strategy — one based on the realities of both your life and the financial world. Meet with me, and let’s get your future started.
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Fall season blows in with fresh new looks and a bit of boyish flair. By LISA ARNOLD
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oco Chanel once said, “With two black suits and three white blouses - one for morning, one for afternoon and one for the evening - any woman could conquer the world and the heart of the one she loves, and remain forever elegant”. This season would make both Coco and Yves Saint Laurent proud. Although it is hard to sum up fashion in a few words, Fall 2012 could almost be titled, “Power Suits.” While this season is retrospective of many decades, Wall Street in the ‘80s and ‘90s comes to mind (think of the movies Working Girl and The Client), with perfectly tailored classic suits and menswear details dominating fall collections. Jackets are structured, impeccably detailed, but in prints and fabrics borrowed from the boys; whether paired with a pencil skirt or trousers, they make a statement. For the first time in many seasons, pants appeared in almost every designer’s collection, whether skinny or wide-leg, and were paired with feminine blouses and of course jackets. No worries if you’re the lady that needs to comply with her “inner goddess,” as there was no shortage of second skin leather leggings, riding pants or coated skinny jeans drenched with sex appeal. Dresses are still in vogue but what’s fresh for fall is that many of them are in simple cuts and made of materials and patterns influenced by traditional menswear; whether tweed or wool in composition, or plaid or houndstooth in print. While we typically associate certain colors with summer, shades of blue are everywhere this season and navy appears to be the new neutral. Green was envious and decided to show up in many hues most reminiscent
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of nature - think pine, grass, moss. While we may have borrowed a few ideas from the boys we did keep our jewels. Opulent jewel tone dresses and accessories added a ladylike touch to the season. While the days of the “It Bag” may be gone, statement handbags in bold colors and exotic skins and textures such as calf-hair reigned supreme. There was no shortage of soft, supple suede in both bags and shoes. Both trends are uber feminine, paired with the structured suits that ruled the runway. Designers still embraced the evening clutch but updated it in luxurious fabrics and gorgeous prints, and many added a bit of bejeweled hardware. Male chromosomes even showed their face in the shoe department with the “smoking slipper,” replacing the ballet flat. Boots are everywhere and in every style from flat riding boots to high heel booties, which is not surprising since they are a great counterpoint to pants. If you prefer the ultra girly shoes you will be pleased to see them adorned with lace, pearls, and stones. Bold, gold and multiple could summarize jewelry; making a huge ladylike statement especially paired with gorgeous scarves. Throw on your lips in your preferred shade of garnet or cherry or opt for the smoky eye in navy and voila! I think of the old images of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her signature style and what was and will always be the epitome of grace and elegance. I have longed for a classic Chanel suit for many years or the perfect YSL tuxedo; this may be my season to score the perfect one.
THE DETAILS: Dress, Issa, $450, handbag, Tory Burch, $525, silk scarf, Issa, $225, pumps, Tory Burch, $295, all at Van Jean.
THE DETAILS: (on left): Dress, Michael Kors, $1,295, clutch, Givenchy, $1,855, pumps, Valentino, $895, earrings, Herve van der Stratton, $388, bracelet, Here van der
Stratton, price upon request, all at Coplon’s. (on right): Dress, Stella McCartney, $1,995, clutch, Lanvin, $2,390, pumps, Brian Atwood, $325, all at Coplon’s.
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THE DETAILS: (above on left): Sweater, Derek Lam, $335, scarf, Faliero Sarti, $368, pants, Derek Lam, $375, bag, Christian Louboutin, $1,950, ballet flats, Lanvin, $595, all at Coplon’s. (above on right): Jacket, Carven, $995, bag, Celine,
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$890, leggings, Theory, $215, boots, Christian Louboutin, $1,495, all at Coplon’s. (opposite page top left): Dress, Carven, $585, necklace, P Kenny, $825, clutch, Moyna, $188, pumps, Pura Lopez, $318, all at Coplon’s. (opposite page top rightt): Cardigan, Givenchy,
$1,245, jeans, Goldsign, $218, bag, Lanvin, $2,285, booties, Stella McCartney, $545, all at Coplon’s. (opposite page bottom left): Mongolian lamb top, Thakoon, $1,990, earrings, Herve van der Stratton, $388, leggings, Joseph, $295, bag, Givenchy, $2,180,
booties, Pura Lopez, $448, all at Coplon’s. (opposite page bottom right): Jacket, Celine, $2,600, blouse, Paula Hian, $450, pants, Celine, $900, tote, Celine, $2,400, booties, Christian Louboutin, $1,395, all at Coplon’s.
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THE DETAILS: (on left): Sweater, Vince, $295, scarf, Missoni, $180, riding pants, Vince, $235, boots, Loeffler Randall, $695, all at Van Jean. (on right):
Jacket, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $675, blouse, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $425, skirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $375, all at Van Jean. Pumps, Christian Louboutin, $795, at Coplon’s.
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THE DETAILS: Dress, 3.1 Phillip Lim, $550, scarf, Missoni, $235, bracelet, Theodosia, $325, earrings, Theodosia, $105, boots, Loeffler Randall, $695, all at Van Jean .ď Ž
Love Where You Live
Taking it one room at a time, one homeowner adds on and makes the old new again. By CLAIR DELUNE 46 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
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he sounds of sledge hammers incessantly hitting drywall. The layer of dust you must blow out of your morning coffee cup each day. The question you ask yourself, “Am I crazy?” You’re remodeling again, aren’t you? But when it is all finished, as has just happened at the residence of Jane and Allen Dewey, you sit in your new glassed-in porch, quietly sipping your delightfully dust-free cup of coffee that was percolated in your gorgeous new kitchen, and appreciate being up in time to enjoy a peaceful sunrise over Lake Murray - free from clatter and clutter. If you are like the Deweys, that quietude is fleeting before you get the itch to improve something else, and construction cacophony begins anew. “We have done six projects in the past six years,” said Jane. “All of them were done because we did not want to move but needed to address issues in our 20-year-old home.” Most recently, Allen determined it would be far more economical to replace all the windows and cedar siding on their home with an artificial product, than to consider a board-by-board replacement over the next few years. He said, “The cedar had become a temptation to carpenter bees and woodpeckers, and seemed like a ‘Welcome, move into our attic!’ sign to motley bands of squirrels.” With the guidance of their project contractor, Tony Thompson, who is president of Remodeling Services Unlimited, the couple selected a board that simulates wood and holds paint longer; but, which is not digestible, and is nearly indestructible by pests. Since 2007, they have replaced carpeting and pine flooring with oak hardwoods; installed a ventless gas fireplace in their living room; revamped and redesigned all the bathrooms; transformed a two-tiered deck and balcony into two extra rooms, with a storage area tucked underneath; and turned a galley kitchen, tiny dining room and small breakfast nook into a spacious, efficient, beautiful mission-style kitchen and dining area. A recent visit shows why they are so happy with their renovation. Granite countertops in earth tone shades bring out the deep tones of the hardwood cabinets in the kitchen. Jane happily prepares meals in her new open-floor-plan kitchen, which she attests gets a lot of use. “We enjoy entertaining family and friends now, because the new kitchen design merged three cramped rooms into one great room.” She commends Thompson for his talent, patience and ideas. “Tony moved all the plumbing except at the kitchen sink,” Jane said. “He also recommended flipping the arrangement of the kitchen for the best use of space and, when I lamented I had nowhere to put my china cabinet, he came up with the brilliant idea to craft a built-in cabinet, borrowing only 18 inches of space from one of the two walk-in closets in the guest bedroom behind it.” “We love the new cabinet space, and we got an added bonus... a great price for our old china cabinet at Consignment 1st,” Allen said, who, as a retired construction business manager, knows how to keep his eye on the bottom line. “The sun porch is our favorite spot, and I was so pleased that Tony built a room over it that Jane can use as her sewing room.” “Allen wanted a storage space, so Tony cleverly envisioned a way to use the area underneath the sun porch, by building a large room underneath,” Jane added. “It is almost big enough to park a car.” Indeed, if they owned a Mini-Cooper, it could tuck in neatly through the cross-hatched Old English style barn doors of the unit. September/October 2012 | 49
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So, Should You DIY or “Hire a Guy?” Thompson’s view of his role in the renovation and remodeling process is as one of orchestra leader. “It is necessary to have someone who understands each instrument,” Thompson said. “One who can tell when a particular instrument should come in, and what notes need to be played, as well as how to play them.” He says his credo is to “under promise and over deliver,” and cautions do-it-yourselfers that it can be less than symphonic for those who attempt to orchestrate things by themselves. Thompson, noting that the Deweys have been a delight to work with, says that “a contractor can act as an intermediary between various crews; provides assurance that work will proceed on time and on track; can act as a de facto marriage counselor if tempers flare, by finding workable compromises in design outlooks among diverse tastes; and should provide insurance against accidents or loss.”
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Safety cannot be stressed enough: there is demo and heavy construction going on at your home. Whether you choose to move out during the renovation process or block off the rooms affected, be certain to check the standards for the process. Serious health issues can follow home renovation projects if steps are not taken to carefully follow safety and health laws and guidelines. As Thompson advises, homeowners should only hire contractors and crew who are licensed, bonded, and insured. It is preferable to reduce the risk of loss by packing up treasured heirlooms and relocating them where they will be out of harm’s way for the duration of the project. If you store them in a facility, be certain your homeowner’s policy provides coverage.
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Find the right people. According to Thompson, personalities matter. Find a reliable contractor whose style meshes well with yours. Recouping Your Investment You should not only be happy with the project, but when you sell, you want to recoup as much as you can. Remodeling can increase your chances of selling in an older neighborhood, if you use quality materials that are up-to-date, but not so trendy as to seem dated. Many advise that you choose styles and trends that match the style of the home, while others believe it is possible to diverge without affecting the character of the home adversely. Keep in mind evolving tastes as your family grows and their needs change, but avoid narrowing the sales market to a niche. You won’t want to wait for that prospective buyer who loves “Passionate Pink” bath tiles just as much as you might. Instead, express your love of pink with a fresh new set of bath towels or a vase of fresh flowers -- something that is easier and much less expensive to re-do than a bathroom floor. 803-765-9363, www.remodelingservicesunlimited.com. (above) All the bathrooms were revamped and redesigned. (right) The new glassed-in sunroom/porch. 52 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
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Health Healthy Kids
Happy Plate New school lunch programs will have kids eating healthier this year.
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HEALTH
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School Lunch Makeovers
Start the kids off right this school year with these easy and healthy lunch ideas.
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his new school year, get ready for fun and healthier foods. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised the nutritional standards for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs for the first time in fifteen years. Fat and salt laden foods will be replaced with fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The overhaul is part of the Healthy, HungerFree Kids Act of 2010, in an effort to combat childhood hunger and obesity. Because the school meal programs feed about 32 million kids in public and private schools, the USDA is committed to working with schools and communities to help improve meals so they can be consistent with Dietary Guidelines for Americans. School lunches are getting a makeover. One of the primary changes is more color on the plate. Two vegetables and at least one fruit will be served at lunch. Whole grains are encouraged, like breads, cereals, and pastas, and whole grain must be listed as the first ingredient. Whole milk will no longer be available - low fat or fat free milk only will be served. Age appropriate portions Pack This: » 3 oz. Carrot Chips
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and calories will be limited based on age. Elementary schools will serve up to 650 calories daily; middle schools 700 calories; and high schools up to 850 calories daily. These standards are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans developed by the Institute of Medicine. Fit foods start this school year for the lunch program. Changes will be phased in over the next three years. Standards will be upgraded for the breakfast program which feeds approximately 11 million kids each year. During the process, vending machine fare will be overhauled to offer fit and healthy options. Parents play a key role in not only making healthy choices for kids but teaching them to make choices for themselves. Nutrition information is often confusing. Having healthier foods available can be a first step in the learning process. So, mom or dad, if you’re too busy to pack a healthy lunch or snack for your kid to take along, the school meal program is improving with fun and healthy choices.
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Demystify the Symptoms of Menopause Expert advice and tips for a smooth transition and handling this bodily change.
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Menopause can serve as the gateway to a very free and exciting time in a woman’s life, but many still view it as a loss of the core aspect of their womanhood. Along with the onset of sometimes intense changes to the body and lifestyle come some complexities of life as we age. When we factor in the myths surrounding the mysteries of menopause, it can prevent many women from crossing through that gateway into a less encumbered phase of life. What is menopause? Menopause is the body’s abandonment of its monthly preparation for pregnancy and childbirth. During the preceding five years or so, in a phase called perimenopause, a woman’s cycle becomes irregular. Actual menopause is said to occur when the body has not had a period for 12 months or has been confirmed through a blood test. What are its true symptoms? During perimenopause, women may experience symptoms such as irregular cycles, hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.
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“A girl is premenarchal before her first period,” said Myles Davis, M.D., of Columbia Women’s Healthcare. “She enters her reproductive years after her first period when her body begins producing hormones. Later she might go through a period of perimenopause, but eventually she becomes menopausal.” Dr. Davis explained that one widely held belief is not true. “Women often tell me they are ‘through menopause’ because they no longer have symptoms,” Dr. Davis said. “Once a woman is menopausal, she stays menopausal for the rest of her life.” Dr. Davis reports that many doctors still strongly believe in the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). He says the American Medical Association recommends HRT for treatment of menopausal symptons. For women who have had a surgical menopause, thus no longer having a uterus, he often recommends estrogen without progesterone (the hormone that is generated naturally just before a woman’s period), which the study proved did not increase the risk of breast cancer. “Progesterone is the culprit that makes women feel terrible in the few days before their periods,” he explained. “Why take that if you don’t need to?” He believes many women have been scared away from HRT, and expressed concerns about the number of women who have begun self-medicating with natural, but untested, products such as soy-based estrogen, which is available over the counter (OTC).
Dr. Davis disputes claims that these remedies are safer than pharmaceuticals because OTC products do not undergo rigorous Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing. He says that there have been no studies done on many of those products, thus any claim made in regard to their safety is unproven and “unethical.” “The scare about HRT occurred because incidents of cancer were reported in percentages rather than rates, so when it was said that the cases had doubled it seemed very alarming,” Dr. Davis said. “However, the study showed that fewer than one in 1,000 women got breast cancer, and although the number had indeed doubled from four, it was statistically a very small number, especially when weighed against the relief that HRT can provide.” Dr. Davis recommends administering HRT via a patch or vaginal ring because non-oral estrogen does not increase the risk of blood clots or cancer for women who no longer have a uterus. Other issues associated with menopause can include fatigue, sleeplessness, hair thinning or loss, and mood swings or depression. Dr. Davis recommends consulting your doctor about any medical concerns because they might not be solely attributable to menopause, and could indicate an underlying illness. He disputes the belief that menopause causes depression. “The menopause years are filled with anxiety for many reasons: the economy, wars, marital problems, raising children or, conversely, empty nests.” “Life naturally gives us mood swings,” he said. “That’s why antidepressants were invented and why a third of the population in the U.S. takes them to feel better. A woman, who is not sleeping well because she has night sweats and doesn’t get enough rest, might benefit from hormone therapy and it might resolve many of her health issues. However, it will not make actual depression go away.” Dr. Davis says women sometimes lament that their doctors do not listen or take the time to talk to them. “If you have a doctor who doesn’t listen to you or explain medical options clearly, then you need to find another doctor who does,” he said. “A good doctor will take time to help you find an FDA-approved medicine to address your symptoms.” Finding a caring, concerned medical practitioner to guide you through this natural transition might be your key to a gateway that can lead you to embrace what can be a truly wonderful phase of life.
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Food DINING OUT
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Tableside Eats The unique style of service and South American fare keeps a steady line of patrons at Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse.
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t’s the largest country in South America, but Brazil and its cuisine are still unfamiliar to plenty of otherwise worldly diners. So when restaurant broker and São Paulo native Edson Munekata saw the iconic Kress Building on Main Street in downtown Columbia, he recognized the potential for a successful restaurant to claim a place in the historic Art Deco space. “Some very prominent people said I was half crazy to open in downtown Columbia,” Munekata explains with a laugh. “They predicted it would fail.” But the hunch paid off for Munekata, who’s now a co-owner, along with his partners. Open just a little more than a year, Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse has rapidly established itself as a special occasion destination, and it has landed on multiple “Best Of ” lists, not only regionally, but beyond. The restaurant’s concept may seem unusual, but it’s traditional Churrascaria dining, a name derived from the Portuguese word for barbecue. It’s lively, enjoyable, and unique. It features a combination of buffet service with dozens of fresh salads and prepared vegetables, along with tableside service of meats including steak, lamb, chicken, ribs, and the house special Picanha, or culottes cut from top sirloin. Here’s how it works: On each table sits a two-sided coaster, red and green. Its red side faces up when the party is seated and throughout the buffet courses. Diners can take their time leisurely sampling dishes from the buffet that stretches almost the full length of the dining room. Offerings represent the global influences that contribute to the diversity in Brazil’s culture and its cuisine: tabouli, roasted peppers, artichokes, cheeses, hearts of palm and many more salads; plus shrimp and smoked salmon. Several hot items suitable for vegetarians include rice
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(above) Gauchos ready to serve the evening meats, including Cinnamon encrusted pineapple, top sirloin, lamb of leg, and the house special Picanha. and black beans, broccoli Alfredo, and a delectable balsamic mushroom blend to round out the selection. When diners are ready to begin the meat courses, they simply flip the coaster to the green side, which alerts the gauchos – snappily-clad cowboys – that it’s time to bring to the table and serve the large skewers of meat, which the gauchos carve according to each diner’s preference for temperature and thickness. The style of service is known
as Rodizio, which means “rotation.” “People are surprised when they learn they don’t have to choose only one meat,” explains Munekata. “You can have as much as you want, as many times as you want.” As is the tradition, most of the meats are simply seasoned then grilled or roasted to bring forth their flavors. But the chefs have freedom to express their creativity through their own interpretations, such as a pork loin with a Parmesan crust and a marinated
“People are surprised when they learn they don’t have to choose only one meat. You can have as much as you want, as many times as you want.” – Edson Munekata
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chicken wrapped in bacon to preserve its juiciness. And everyone loves the cinnamon crusted grilled pineapple that’s sweetly crisp. Beverages, too, play a role in the experience. Cachaça is Brazil’s native rum, distilled from sugar cane. Mixed with fresh lime and sugar, it gives the popular Caipirinha cocktail its distinctive, bright flavor. At Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, gauchos serve the cocktails from a traveling Caipirinha cart. Wine lovers can visit the restaurant’s inviting wine cellar and choose
from a selection that highlights some of South America’s stand-outs, including favorites from Chile and Argentina. “Forty to fifty percent of guests will order desserts,” adds Munekata. That’s not surprising when diners are presented with a platter of Key lime pie, chocolate mousse cake, several different cheesecakes, crème brûlée and the Brazilian custard dessert called flan. Excellent Brazilian coffee completes the meal. Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse
continues to receive accolades. Out of more than 600,000 restaurants nationwide, it was one of only 250 named to the list of “America’s Most Popular High-End Restaurants” by urbanspoon.com. Closer to home, Columbia’s Free Times selected it “Best New Restaurant 2012.” It would be hard to imagine a more memorable setting than the Kress Building. It’s a designated Columbia Landmark, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1934, its terra cotta façade and large, rounded display windows remain intact, along with the stylized lettering that reads “S. H. Kress & Co. 5 – 10 – 25 Cent Store.” Its architecture is only part of the reason for its significance: the lunch counter inside the Kress Building was the scene of Civil Rights sit-ins and protests against segregation during the 1960s. Today, the interior remains as impressive as ever, with two-storey columns and a paneled ceiling that give the large dining room a sense of spaciousness that still feels warm and inviting. The restaurant seats 130. Most patrons wear business casual dress, and children are welcome. (In fact, more than a few normally-picky younger guests have been spotted devouring their dinners delightedly.) To avoid disappointment, especially on busy weekends, reservations are strongly recommended. Downtown parking can be difficult, so complementary valet parking is provided. Although Brazilian Churrascaria restaurants are still fairly new in the U.S., with most located in large cities, they are definitely becoming more popular. Columbia’s Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse, with its proximity to the downtown Marriott and Sheraton hotels, draws its growing clientele not only from residents, but from visitors as well – just as Munekata predicted it would. A second location opened recently in Spartanburg, and next in line will be a Charleston eatery. It’s a style of dining that offers countless culinary possibilities. The entire experience is convivial, so even first-time guests will feel at home. “This is the way it’s done in Brazil,” says Munekata. “I tell people, ‘Come hungry.’”
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GHOULISH TREATS These spooky delights only look tricky. The hard part? Deciding which scary little creation to eat first.
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Candied Apples This is a take on the traditional candy apples enjoyed around the fall of each year. They can be jazzed up using different candy oils (I use Loranns), and food colors. These pictured are orange flavored with orange food coloring. 2 Cups of granulated sugar 1 Cup of corn syrup 1 ½ Cups of water About 10 small to medium apples Craft sticks
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1. Wash and dry the apples. 2. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples. 3. In a medium saucepan over medium- high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. 4. Heat oven to 300° F, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. (Candy coating is easier to eat when baked at 300° F.) 5. Remove from heat and stir in food coloring. Do not stir once mixture comes to a boil. Holding apple by its stick, dip in syrup and remove and turn to coat evenly. Place on prepared sheetsto harden.
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IN THE KITCHEN
{Bleeding Heart Cupcakes}
Bleeding Heart Cupcakes Strawberry filling Rolled Fondant tinted silver and black 3 Cups granulated sugar 1 Cup butter 6 Eggs, separated 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1 Cup sour cream 3 Cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda 1/2 Teaspoon salt Butter cream frosting (see Black Cat recipe) 1. Cream together sugar and butter, add the eggs one at time; beat well after each 68 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
addition. Blend in vanilla. 2. Into a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, and soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to batter, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour. 3. Line two 12-count cupcake pans with paper liners and scoop batter using ice cream scoop. Fill about 2/3 full. 4. Bake at 350째 F for about 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool, then frost with white icing. 5. Make the knives about 2 days ahead. 6. Place the fondant knives in the cupcakes and pipe strawberry filling around knives and slightly down the side of cupcakes.
Making the Knives:
1. Use silver tinted fondant to make a thin, slightly oval shape and cut in half.
2. Use black fondant and make a rectangle. Attach together with one half of the oval to make the knife. Let dry.
Fall Cupcakes Cupcake batter mix (see Bleeding Heart Cupcakes recipe) Butter cream frosting (see Black Cat recipe) 1. Ice cupcakes with butter cream frosting tinted any color you prefer. 2. Decorate with fall leaves and pumpkins. TIP: Use candy marshmallow pumpkins, and using a small leaf-shape cookie cutter, roll out fondant in different colors.
for support. Use another piece of white fondant and shape into a rectangle with the end narrowed (kind of an upside down triangle). This will be the body. Place the head with the skewer into the wider part of the body. Use black fondant and roll into thin logs for the arms and the legs. Shape pieces for the suit. Bride: Tint the fondant with a hint of gray. Roll fondant into ball and shape nose for lady. Use edible marker for the eyes and lips. Use burgundy red color fondant for the hair, and orange color for dress. Use edible marker for details on dress.
Tim Burton Cake For Sour Cream Pound Cake: 6 Cups granulated sugar 2 Cups butter 12 Eggs, separated 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract 2 Cups sour cream 6 Cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda 1 Teaspoon salt 1. Cream together sugar and butter, add the eggs one at time; beat well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. 2. Into a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, and soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to batter, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour. 3. Bake the cake layers for 25-30 min at 350° F in three size pans: 12” round, 8” inch round, and 6” inch round. Let cool after removing from oven. For Butter Cream Frosting: 4 Packages (16-ounce) confectioners’ sugar 2 Cups butter softened 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract 16 Tablespoons milk or half and half (or more, as needed) 1. Beat ingredients until light and fluffy. 2. Tint the butter cream frosting purple (use gel paste color). 3. Ice all three tiers on separate cardboard rounds and stack. Use wooden dowels for support.
Pumpkins: Use orange tinted fondant and shape into a circle and flatten slightly. Mark the lines of the pumpkin using a toothpick. Use the green tinted fondant to make a thin teardrop shape for the stems. Tombstones: Roll gray tinted fondant to about ¼ inch thick and cut to resemble tombstone. Use the toothpicks to make markings and writing on the tombstones. Ghost: Roll a ball of fondant and cover it with a thinner piece of fondant to make ghosts shapes.
The Black Cat Cake For Sour Cream Pound Cake: 3 Cups granulated sugar 1 Cup butter 6 Eggs, separated 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1 Cup sour cream 3 Cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1. Cream together sugar and butter, add the eggs one at time; beat well after each
addition. Blend in vanilla. 2. Into a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, and soda. Add sifted dry ingredients to batter, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour. 3. Bake the cake layers for 25-30 min at 350° F in three 9-inch rounds. Let cool after removing from oven.
For Butter Cream Frosting:
2 Packages (16-ounce) confectioners’ sugar 1 Cup butter softened 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 8 Tablespoons milk or half and half (or more, as needed) 1. Purchase a cat image stencil. 2. Beat ingredients until light and fluffy. 3. Tint about 3-4 cups of butter cream frosting orange, and about 1/2 cup of butter cream frosting black. 4. Ice the cake layers in the orange tinted butter cream. Let the icing dry for about 5 min then lay the stencil on top. Take about ¼ of the black icing and thin out with about 1 tablespoon of water. Using a butter knife, spread icing over the stencil. Gently lift off cake. 5. Decorate the sides as you like with the remaining black icing. Decorators: (left to right) Molly Hartnett, Dana Myers, Alyssa Hunting
To Make Figurines
1 Small box of Wilton rolled fondant, tinted orange, green and gray Jack: Roll white fondant into a ball shape and use an edible marker to make the eyes and mouth and place on a wooden skewer September/October 2012 | 69
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Guide 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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Use our restaurant listings to find the best eating and drinking in Columbia. 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. 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. 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 10am3pm. 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., 782-9665. Forest Acres hotspot serving incredible food, wines, and high-gravity beer. Dinner MonThurs 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm. 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, FriSat 11:30-1am.
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 5:30-10pm, Sat 5:309pm. 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. 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. Thai Lotus Restaurant (I) 612 St. Andrews Rd., 561-0006. Lunch and Dinner Daily, 11-10pm, Lunch Buffett11am-2pm.
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.
BBQ
Hudson’s Smokehouse (I) 301 Park Terrace Dr., 661-7533; (L) 4952 Sunset Blvd., 356-1070. 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.
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Exquisite Italian Cuisine serving Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Chicken, Veal, and Steaks.
“Where The Locals Go”
Live Jazz in an Upscale Ambiance Reservations Suggested
for ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ since 1997.
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“Specializing in creative seafood dishes with a low country kick, and hand-cut steaks.” Want the recipes? Go online to order our Blue Marlin cookbook and gift cards! l
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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
Dinner Monday 5 - 9pm Tuesday-Saturday 5 -10pm
803-799-3838
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Hours Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30-2:00, Dinner 6:00-10:00 Sat: Dinner only 6:00-10:00
1201 Hampton Street, Columbia 803.252.0850 www.hamptonstreetvineyard.com
Blue Marlin l Signature Catering is pleased to offer you the same classic dishes that are served in our restaurant. Shrimp & Grits, Oyster Roasts, Southern Picnics, Corporate Lunches, Weddings, and more! 803-227-3360
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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 9am-3:45pm, Sat 9am-4:45pm, Sun 10am-3:45pm. Groucho’s Deli (F) 611 Harden St., 799-5708; (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., 794-6634. 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. 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 MonFri 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. 72 | ColumbiaLivingMag.com
Breakfast daily, 6:30-11am, Lunch and Dinner daily 11am-midnight. Dianne’s on Devine (DS) 2400 Devine St., 2543535. Italian influenced cuisine, serving seafood, veal, chicken, pasta, soups and appetizers. Dinner Mon 5-9pm, Tue-Sat 5-10pm. 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 11:30am-2pm, 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, Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm. Momo’s Bistro (DS) 2930 Devine St., 252-2700. Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from seafood, steak, pork, chicken, lamb and salads. Dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm, 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, TueSat 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 6:3010:30am, 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, Mon-Sat 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, Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri 11am-10pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm.
Italian
Moe’s Grapevine (R) 4478 Rosewood Dr., 7768463. Casual and personal dining experience with an Italian flare. Lunch, Tue-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Dinner Tue 5-9pm, Wed-Sat 5-10pm.
Ray’s Pizzeria & Ice Cream Shoppe (L) 5140-E Sunset Blvd., 951-0051. Authentic NY-style pizza, hand-crafted using family recipes, including specialty pizzas, chicken, salads, pasta, desserts, homemade bakery items, sundaes, and milk-shakes. Mon-Thu 4:30-8:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30-9:00pm. 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. 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 11:30am-11pm, Sun 12-9pm. Villa Tronco (D) 1213 Blanding St., 2567677. 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.
Celebrating Tiffany’s Bakery 35th Anniversary! Visit us on September 28th for “complimentary” cake and yogurt... Mon-Fri 7-6 Sat 8-3 803-736-2253 8502 Two Notch Road, Columbia
Custom Cakes for Your Special Occasion Breakfast Pastries Lunch Gifts
Ristorante Divino
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 5:3010pm.
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 daily.
Mediterranean
Al-Amir (I) 7001 St. Andrews Rd., 732-0522. Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, Dinner Mon-Fri 5:30-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 11:30-9:30. 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.
Refreshingly Elegant Fine Northern Italian Cuisine
Pastas ~ Gnocchi ~ Risotto ~ Veal ~ Seafood ~ Daily Seasonal Specials Wine Spectator Award Winners every year from 2002-2010 Serving Dinner Mon - Sat Starting at 6pm
Reservations Suggested
803 Gervais Street - 803.799.4550
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Seafood
Blue Fin (N) 461-4 Town Center Place, 865-7346. An upscale yet casual atmosphere with a full bar. Dishes include seafood, pasta, chicken, soups and salads. Lunch daily 11am-2:45pm, Dinner MonThurs 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., 787-6200; (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., 749-4700. 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.
Voted by Urbanspoon as One of America’s 250 Most Popular High-End Restaurants.
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. Pearlz Oyster Bar (V) 936 Gervais St., 661-7741. 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. Mr. Friendly’s (F) 2001 Greene St., 254-7828. 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 10-4pm, Dinner 4-9pm. Reservations suggested. “Voted Best New Restaurant in Columbia by the Free Times”
A unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” featuring a full Salad Bar with over 25 items, Brazilian Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 different types of meats sliced at your table by our Gauchos. Fine selection of wines. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience!
Dinner Mon-Fri, 5-10pm Sat, 4-10pm Sun, 4-9pm Lunch Sun, 12-3pm
Make your reservations online (up to a party of 8) www.cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com 1508 Main Street, Columbia • (803) 728-0887 • cowboybraziliansteakhouse.com 180 E. Blackstock Rd, Spartanburg SC 29301 and coming soon to North Charleston
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, FriSat 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 8:30am-10:30pm, 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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Retail Therapy
We take a quick jaunt north to the city of Georgetown, with its luxury shopping venues and five-star hotels, and soon discover there’s more to the DC area than politics. By KATHERINE PETTIT
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hen the days grow shorter and there’s a crispness in the air, a girl’s thoughts just naturally turn to -- shopping. For a change of pace, consider Georgetown, in Washington, D.C. We recently visited this très chic area and came away with fashion-forward ideas, a better appreciation for cupcakes, and a newfound understanding of how history and retail can beautifully co-exist.
Why Go?
Washington Harbor
Because you can is the phrase that comes to mind, but Georgetown offers a part of Washington that’s so different from the towering memorials and power aura. It’s a world apart from Columbia and sometimes, different is exactly where you want to be. There are shops in Georgetown that can’t be found anywhere else on the East Coast. And there’s a particular vibe that is nothing short of exhilarating. Distinctly international, overwhelmingly historical and ultimately charming. Here’s what we found during a three-day foray into DC.
Where to Stay
Getting there is easy. Drive if you’ve got the luxury of two extra days, but flying is affordable and fast. Leave in the morning, arrive by lunchtime. A short taxi ride passes beautiful buildings, lots of green space and happy people jogging, strolling and daydreaming. There are many good hotels in Georgetown and several great ones. The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown is a luxury AAA Five Diamond hotel, redesigned on the site of the historic incinerator building. It’s within walking distance to shops, fine dining, nightlife and the charming waterfront. The Four Seasons is another luxury option that is Washington’s only five-star, five-diamond luxury hotel. Very close to all points of interest, it’s a destination in itself that is known for perfect service and scrupulous attention
to detail. In the middle of everything and very affordable is Georgetown Suites, with spacious rooms featuring kitchens and dining areas, and plush bedding that puts you to sleep as soon as your head touches the pillow.
Start Shopping
With more shops per square foot than anywhere in Washington, DC, Georgetown is known locally as DC’s style capital. Their retail scene has expanded rapidly over the last year, with 29 new openings in 2011 and more in 2012. Many are new independent retailers, and several national retailers have chosen Georgetown as one of their few locations around the country. Older than DC, the history, style, unique retail mix and
charming European nature of the neighborhood right on the banks of the Potomac has found Georgetown consistently voted the “Best Neighborhood for Shopping” by DC residents. Here, in no particular order, are some of the shops which caught our eye and enticed our pocketbooks:
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Babette – Based in San Francisco, Babette has made its East Coast debut here. The women’s clothing is creative and artistic. You’ll love it.
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Jack Spade – We’re not only about the ladies. This is a Kate Spade offshoot and features bags, apparel and other accessories for men. One of six stores nationally, the designs are functional and stylish. The store is very appealing as well.
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Streets of Georgetown – It’s the second in a series of “Streets” stores, featuring all of HMX Group’s menswear brands, including Hickey Freeman, Hart Schaffner Marx, Bobby Jones, Coppley, Reid & Taylor, and Palm Beach.
Annie Creamcheese – It’s upscale vintage and carries a large selection of designer clothing and accessories. Celebrities love it so don’t be surprised if you find yourself eyeing the same scarf as Paris Hilton, or perhaps one of the Kardashians. Rag & Bone – This stylish denim and British-influenced shop has branched outside of New York with its new Georgetown location. Good
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» The Phoenix – We loved the
contemporary women’s clothing found here. The fine jewelry and accessories are equally enchanting and have been hand-picked by the owners from their worldwide travels.
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Duo – another unexpected find. It’s a trendy women’s fashion boutique that features established designers as well as up-and-coming creative. The jewelry is lovely, and hand-made by two sisters who recently opened this appealing store.
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All Saints Spitalfields – it’s edgy and British, with clothing for men, women and children.
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Hu’s Shoes – Those Sex in the City women would have a blast in this attractive store, which features amazing shoes from household names like Ferragamo, Chloé and Giuseppe Zanotti. Even you won’t be able to take your eyes off your gorgeously-clad extremities.
» Lost Boys – This one is an
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style studio aptly named, “The Black Room.”
Treats Along the Way
You’ll pass a number of shops featuring mouth-watering concoctions. The bar has been set very high here and you won’t find a thing that’s not absolutely scrumptious in the just-a-littlesomething-to-tide-me-over department. Our first stop was at Pie Sisters. Owned by three sisters from Virginia, this tiny shop features homemade fruit, sweet and savory pies. Try one of their “cuppies” which are mini, singleserving pies in flavors like Classic Apple and Bourbon Pecan. One of the owners accommodated my request for a piece of key lime pie. I took it back to the fridge in our room and allowed myself one decadent bite that night. After three days, the pie was gone and I was one happy, satisfied camper. The next day, we stopped where lines formed around the building. Georgetown Cupcakes is the brainchild of sisters Katherine Kallinas and Sophie LaMontagne. Also stars of the hit TLC series DC Cupcakes, these celebrities obligingly posed for photographs with tourists
who swarmed the front counter. Cupcakes were brought out to sample and each was better than the last (although my personal favorite had to be chocolate hazelnut.) The sisters still spend countless hours developing new flavors with results that range from interestingly yummy to positively sublime. They’ve even invented a special carrying case so you can bring these beauties home without losing a bit of frosting or flavor. Later the same day, we stopped at Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates. Located in a former home, Robert Ludlow has created amazing chocolates with clean, yet intriguing flavors. We bought some for a friend. Alas, the friend may have to wait for another order from their online store, or perhaps a return visit. It was too good to resist. The next morning, a tasting at Kafe Leopold made us vow to return again. It’s friendly, European-style fare in must-see Cady’s Alley.
Real Food
Remember the 70s song “Afternoon Delight?” Bet you can still hum a verse or too,
even if you’re not of a certain age. Clyde’s is a great restaurant whose late afternoon appetizer menu inspired the song. And you thought it was about something else? Try the sesame seared Atlantic Salmon – spectacular. For dinner, consider Sea Catch Restaurant & Raw Bar and choose al fresco dining, overlooking the C&O Canal. I chose oysters with a starter of their signature gazpacho with lump crab meat. Knowledgeable servers and alluring atmosphere makes this a must-stop. Another superb choice is Mie N Yu, an award-winning silk road-inspired restaurant with contemporary American cuisine augmented by flavors from the Middles East, Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean. The setting is intimate and the tables are full. The chef,¬¬¬ R.L. Boyd, is friendly and the food is matched only by the atmosphere. And one more thing. If you need to find the WC while there, prepare to be amazed. After all, how many award-winning bathrooms have you visited? There are others of course, but you’ll have to blaze your own trail. We didn’t eat at Martin’s Tavern, although for sheer pizazz, it’s hard to top the neighborhood tavern where Jack Kennedy proposed to Jackie in a front booth. And, since we’re talking retail here, we won’t go into the sense of history and privilege which fairly oozes from the place. Take a walking tour, or river tour, if you can. You’ll get a sense of place and learn some insider tidbits that enhance the visit. We were there during the neighborhood’s annual open-air Georgetown French Market, held each year in April. It was fun, but so was strolling, shopping, eating and exploring. Georgetown invites its visitors to “Come Out and Play.” Just don’t forget your credit cards and your gift list. Have fun, but vow to hit the gym the day after you return. Trust us – it will be worth it!
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