Fig Columbia SC Summer 2016

fig summer 2016 | issue no. 11 | the fresh, fashionable, & flavorful of columbia, south carolina

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The quintessential drink of summer, sweet tea is tradition around here. Served ice cold when it's hot as Hades, there's nothing like it for cooling things down. Whether you take it sweet enough to melt your teeth or prefer a slightly lower octane formula, the clinking of cubes melting in a glass of that beloved nectar is the perfect backdrop to any good summer afternoon.

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SSSIP on SUMMER The bright sunny days of summer have arrived, so it’s time to find yourself a breezy porch and reach for a cool drink. In this issue, we’re raising our glasses to our favorite summer beverages. Thanks to an increasing local appreciation for classic spirits, cocktails, and craft beers, there are more tasty ways than ever to beat the heat this famously hot season.

After all, our lovely city is growing and evolving before our very eyes.

With new restaurants, eateries, bars, and brew pubs opening all around us, we’re enjoying an embarrassment of riches. No matter where hunger or thirst strikes, you’ll discover local chefs, bartenders, restaurateurs, and food producers making their unique mark on this city.

We at Fig are inspired by the thriving collaborative spirit in Columbia.

Whether it’s a Farm to Table dinner at City Roots or a Columbia Brew Bus tour of craft breweries and distilleries, local entrepreneurs and visionaries are working together to make our city an ever more vibrant place to live, work, eat, drink, and play.

We love showcasing the best that Columbia has to offer, and we’re proud to come alongside and support the people, places, and partnerships that encourage creativity and new ideas.

So pour yourself an ice cold glass of sweet tea, thumb through the pages of Fig, and make some plans! Our summer food and drink issue is always the perfect excuse to grab some friends and try that new local hot spot. Cheers!

caroline black & janet scouten PS: Check out some of Fig’s favorite summer cocktails on pages 27 – 29.

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with decades of experience in the Columbia area, the brokers at Wolfe & Taylor remain driven by their relationships with clients. Whether you are a buyer, a seller, or need professional property management, their company of brokers, agents, and managers are perfectly positioned to meet all your real estate needs.

Left to right: Steve Taylor, Jack Wolfe, & Dana Wolfe

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Always Fresh.

A LWAY S I TA L I A N INSPIRED.

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THE SWEET

Sips of Summer

summer is the perfect season

to lift a nice cold one, and Fig blogger Kaitlin Ohlinger of AdVintage is here to help you find your new favorite craft beer.

“After ten years of focusing primarily on wine in my career, delving further into beer has been a breath of fresh air. What I like about beer is that it can be complex in its simplicity. Certainly beer offers a dizzying array of styles, techniques, and backstories, but it’s okay to like a beer simply because it tastes good.

For example, the Anderson Valley Briney Melon Gose. Pronounced “Goe-ZUH,”

this traditional German-style beer has recently surged in popularity. Anderson Valley Brewing in California now cites Gose as 60 percent of their total production.

The Briney Melon sips like a burst of watermelon and cantaloupe, with a salty-sour finish.

Next on the list, Blackberry Farms Classic Saison covers almost every angle of summer beer enjoyment. Relatively low in alcohol at 6% ABV, this Belgian Farmhouse style offers extra carbonation artfully layered with bright notes of lemon, fresh bread dough, and peppery spice.

This Saison’s spicy funkiness plays nicely

off something with a high fat content, like your next at-home charcuterie board.

Finally, Bell’s Oberon has now almost become synonymous with summer. A light wheat ale with refreshing citrus and light hops, it is a perfect partygoer. Whenever you spot that bright blue label, you know that carefree summer days have arrived.”

AdVintage Distributing is a South Carolinabased importer and distributor for a number of Columbia’s great beer and wine shops that can guide and assist you in choosing exactly the right libations this summer.

8 9570 william aiken avenue, ladson 843.225.2005 advintagedistributing.com

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Pour some sugar on me.

LET KAMINSKY’S DESSERT CAFÉ DO THE BAKING FOR YOU. Visit our location and fill out an order form or call for more information.

Please allow 48-hours advance notice.

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CAREFULLY CURATED HOME DECOR, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, & TOYS FOR ALL AGES

On view now Daufuskie Memories Through a series of over 60 photographs taken from 1977 – 1982, Jeanne MoutoussamyAshe vividly and poignantly captured African-American life on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.

ART IN EVERY SHADE FOR

Summer AT T H E C M A S H O P 10 1515 main street 803.343.2159 columbiamuseum.org

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-Robin D.G. Kelly, historian

A Project of the American Anthropological Association Funded by Ford Foundation & National Science Foundation

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Photographed on location at Publico Kitchen + Tap

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Visit stonerivercolumbia.com to learn more and book an event!

Always One of a Kind stone river is your destination venue for any type of event—from weddings, to rehearsal dinners, to corporate events, and anniversary dinners.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR ANY SIZE EVENT LOCATED ON THE CONGAREE RIVER PRIVATE PARKING LOT

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LOCAL INGREDIENTS SIGNATURE COCKTAILS PRIVATE EVENTS AT 116 & GALLERY WEST ECLECTIC BEER & WINE SAVORY SOIRÉES IN YOUR HOME COLUMBIA’S BEST BRUNCH!

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shandon-wood is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, which means we hold ourselves to a higher standard of care.

Because your pets deserve nothing less.

SURGERY DIAGNOSIS VACCINATIONS GROOMING BOARDING OPEN 7 DAYS

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Our Doctors: Dr. Neal Atkinson Dr. William Otis Dr. Elizabeth Rasor Dr. Cheryl Sine Dr. Wesa Ross Dr. Russell Harris Dr. Holly Murdock

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Little Details PERFECT THE BIG PICTURE

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you envision it, we create it!

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INNOVATIVE FULL-SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN

DISTINCTIVE RETAIL SHOWROOM

BRIDAL REGISTRY

WESTEND COMES TO

Devine Street Enjoy a taste of Westend in downtown Columbia. In addition to their distinctive retail showroom in West Columbia, Westend is now your Devine Street destination for innovative, full-service interior design, as well as a great spot to pick up accessories, art, and linens.

20 830 meeting st, west columbia 2732 devine st suite c, columbia 803.794.5010 westend-interiors.com

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Authentic Flavors O F I TA LY

LUNCH & DINNER: WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 11:30 AM – 10 PM DINNER: TUESDAY AND SATURDAY 5:30 – 10 PM Join us for a special summer menu from May 31 through September 2.

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authentic | summer 2016 | figcolumbia.com authentic. true. columbia.

Chef Alex Suaudom du Monde & Mysterious Barkeep Sam Suaudom

Authentic / since 1999, the Suaudom family has

been basing their Baan Sawan Thai Bistro menu on this simple notion: “Let’s offer what WE would want if we were customers in our own restaurant.”

With the goal of creating an experience that matches the best of what they remember from the home cooking of their childhood, brothers Alex and Sam each bring a unique and critical component to the table.

Part undercover secret agent, part vino cognoscenti, Sam Suaudom instinctively knows what to pour and when to pour it.

For those lucky souls taking their meal

B A A N S AWA N

at the bar, Sam is perfectly attentive— disappearing into the woodwork and then reappearing at just the right moment.

Whether your glass needs refilling or your conversation needs a touch of quirky intellect and thoughtful humor, Sam is your guy.

Meanwhile, at the back of the house, Alex Suaudom du Monde is the chef par excellence. Relying on certain Thai standards, as well as exploring unexpected and inventive specials, Alex is known for his expertise at deconstructing traditional recipes, then executing them with classical and modern techniques.

“Growing up in Columbia, a meat and three or a Lowcountry boil was just as beloved to me as Gaeng Keow Wan,” explains Alex. “My goal is to evoke those Southern comfort food elements within a Thai food perspective.”

An authentic Columbia flavor for almost 20 years, the aptly named Baan Sawan (translated from the Thai for “House of Heaven”) is a gustatory adventure that elevates the senses to another realm.

Discover the flavors of Baan Sawan for yourself at 2135 Devine Street.

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KAREN CUNNINGHAM, INTERIOR DESIGNER & OW N E R

F U L L- S E RV I C E I N T E R I O R D E C O R AT I N G C U STO M W I N D OW T R E AT M E N T S LIGHTING & FURNITURE HOME DECOR & GIFTS WEDDING REGISTRY

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Integrating old-school glamour with today’s trends, this stylized and eclectic boutique salon believes in embracing what nature gives and making the best of it— achieving optimal results for each individual client.

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Something FOR

Everyone pull up a chair

and enjoy a vast menu of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, as well as a full-service bar.

Dine al fresco on our patio or stay cool from the Columbia heat (but keep the view) with a window seat.

OPEN 8 AM – 10 PM DAILY BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER CATERING FOR EVENTS OF ALL SIZES

FULL-SERVICE BAR

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Whiskey Tasting & Book Signing S AT U R D AY, J U N E 1 8 • 4 P M BOURBON 1214 Main Street Join us for a special whiskey tasting event to celebrate the release of Robert F. Moss's new book, Southern Spirits, a narrative history that traces liquor, beer, and wine drinking in the American South, including 40 cocktail recipes.

“This is a fascinating read that deserves a prominent place on the bookshelves of anyone with an interest in our drinking culture, so much of which was born in the South.”

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Ask almost anyone to name a uniquely Southern drink, and bourbon, mint juleps, and possibly moonshine are usually the only beverages that come up. But what about rye whiskey, Madeira wine, and fine imported Cognac? Or peach brandy, applejack, and lager beer? At various times in the past, these drinks were as likely to be found at the Southern bar as barrel-aged bourbon and raw corn likker. The image of genteel planters in white suits sipping mint juleps on the veranda is a myth that never was—the true picture is far more complex and fascinating. Southern Spirits is the first book to tell the full story of liquor, beer, and wine in the American South.

Robert F. Moss is a food and drinks writer and culinary historian living in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the Contributing Barbecue Editor for Southern Living and the Southern Food Correspondent for Serious Eats.

Southern Spirits: Four Hundred Years of Drinking in the American South, with Recipes, published by Ten Speed Press in April 2016.

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So find a shady spot or an icy blast of A/C and check out some of our favorite summer libations.

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THE STATE HOUSE

G E T I T AT T H E OA K TA B L E

Boodles gin, muddled basil and lemon, grapefruit juice, ginger simple syrup, Angostura bitters, splash of soda.

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SPRING BERRY LEMONADE

G E T I T AT S O L S T I C E

St. Germain elderflower liquer, Prosecco, Belvoir Farms elderflower soda, muddled berries, mint, strawberry puree, lemon, lime.

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Tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar, chilled and served straight with a salted rim and a slice of lime.

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WHISKEY SMASH

G E T I T AT B O U R B O N

George Dickel No. 8 Tennessee Whiskey, mint, and lemon over crushed ice.

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RASPBERRY ROSÉ SANGRIA

G E T I T AT P U B L I C O K I T C H E N + TA P

A little booze, a little fruit, a little garnish, and a lot of ice is our recipe for surviving the summer.

Strawberry basil simple syrup, raspberry vodka, rosé wine, splash of cranberry juice, splash of Sprite, garnish with strawberries.

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M O J - I TA LY

G E T I T AT I L G I O R G I O N E

An Italian take on the classic Mojito: Silver Puerto Rican Rum with fresh lime juice and fresh mint topped with Prosecco.

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Alex Corboy on bass and Branhan Lowther on acoustic guitar

“Slim Pickens is a swampy, wellseasoned, Southernstyle porch jam with the right amount of bounce and swagger.”

Greg Slattery, The Jam Room

Voices / the quirky southern twang of Slim Pickens will have

you do-si-do-ing in your cowboy boots, no matter the occasion.

Idiosyncratic yet funky, this local duo is comprised of guitar maestro Branhan Lowther travis-picking away at his acoustic guitar, while Alex Corboy pumps out the uptempo, in-sync grooves of his bass, solidifying their beautifully orchestrated medley of melodies.

Slim Pickens epitomizes the oldfashioned Southern life, and is more motivated by sharing in people’s good times than by rocking out the next packed arena. Their musical influences stretch across diverse genres including the “virtuoso picking of Tommy Emmanuel”

SLIM PICKENS

to death metal band Artificial Brain. Though unorthodox in their influences, their sound is more on cue with your favorite summertime blend of folk-grass and country funk in tracks like “Miss You Baby” and “Cannonball Rag.” Mutually piqued by philosophy, the souls of Branhan and Alex collide on stage as they pluck away at the crowd’s resistance to do a jig.

Whether it’s a cool summer night or a sunny daytime party, Slim Pickens has what it takes to transport you back to a time when life was just a little bit simpler.

Are you ready to jam with Slim Pickens? Like facebook.com/ mightyslimpickensband to keep up with their latest tunes!

Fig Voices is brought to you I N PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H

and

The Jam Room and Art Bar believe in the power of great, live, local music. To learn more, visit jamroomstudio.com and artbarsc.com.

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DANCE PARTIES

KARAOKE NIGHT

HAPPY HOUR

ROTATING DRAFTS

ROCK N’ ROLL PIZZA

LIVE MUSIC

EXTRAORDINARY NIGHTLIFE

ReCharge Yourself

on fridays stop by for homemade

kimchi burgers, veggie kimchi burgers, kimchi dogs, korean wings, and more.

1211 park street 803.929.0198 artbarsc.com monday – friday 5 pm – 2 am, saturday – sunday 8pm – 2am

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Intro session $150 Follow-up sessions $60 Visit bepura.com to read testimonials!

Courtney Freeman, Owner; Dr. Oliver P Simmons, Medical Director; & the talented, dedicated staff at Pura is here to help you look your best.

Pura Medical Spa strives to feature the most qualified, experienced practitioners, provide the latest in aesthetic wellness services with quality and care, and create a custom approach for each client focusing on mental wellness, physical health, and aggressive prevention and correction of the signs of aging.

FACIALS & INFUSIONS BODYWAXING LASER TREATMENTS DERMAPLANING BODY TREATMENTS MASSAGE SKIN CARE & BEAUTY EYELASH EXTENSIONS HAIR REMOVAL COSMETIC INJECTIONS INCLUDING: RADIESSE, BELOTERO, RESTYLANE, BOTOX, XEOMIN, JUVEDERM, & VOLUMA

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Seasonal Cuisine YEAR-ROUND G R E AT S E R V I C E solstice prides itself on preparing

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2001-a greene street, columbia 29205 803.254.7828 mrfriendlys.com

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V I S I T O U R OT H E R R E S TA U R A N T S

seasonal cuisine, providing professional, yet casual service, and featuring an extensive wine list. An ever-changing menu with daily lunch and dinner specials means there’s always something new to try.

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GREETING CARDS FOR ALL SEASONS & OCCASIONS HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES

UNIQUE GIFTS

PERSONALIZED STATIONERY & INVITATIONS

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CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, & SHOES

HUNTER SHOSHANNA BCBG KATE SPADE KENDRA SCOTT REBECCA MINKOFF CROSBY DEE KELLER BLACK HALO & MORE

A Sip

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Summer Fashion YOU MIGHT NEED A BIGGER CLOSET!

Photographed on location at Za’s

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In this steamy summer season, Columbia embraces its nocturnal side, waiting out the daytime’s blazing sun so we can take to the streets.

When it comes to nightlife, our city is heating things up with live music, innovative cocktails, late night eats, and unforgettable bars and venues.

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There is movement all around as the sun goes down.

From the Vista to Main Street, Five Points to Devine,

is experiencing a revitalized nightlife thanks to new hot spots and rediscovered local favorites. And with events on the social calendar like First Thursdays on Main, Arts and Draughts at the Columbia Museum of Art, the State Street Art Crawl, Artista Vista, and Five After Five, more of us are making it a habit to get out and enjoy our city when the sun goes down.

Keep up with all the nightlife action at figcolumbia.com. Sign up to receive Datebook, our weekly events email, and view our online calendar to stay in the loop!

columbians are loving their local nightlife like never before .

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monday

wednesday

thursday

saturday

sunday

$2 tacos, $2 tequila, $4 margaritas, & $4 micheladas

$2 off local beer & liquor

$1 off draft wall (54 beers on draft, sake, & wine)

Pig roast, live music, beer, sangria, margarita, & mimosa pitchers 12 – 4 pm

Best brunch in the 803 11 am – 3 pm

Named 1 of 11 restaurants you

must try in Columbia

Best brunch in the 803

Visit publicokitchenandtap.com and follow us on Facebook, twitter, instagram, and snapchat.

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Winston's Wish Sprummer 2016, hosted at Music Farm.

Photo by Molly Harrell Photography.

music farm is a full service concert and event management company and venue.

Aside from a wide array of national touring acts to showcase local performances, we also offer rentals. From corporate conferences, cocktail parties, wedding receptions, and seated dinners, the Music Farm is the perfect template for your next event.

For more information on how we can help you grow your event, contact rentals@musicfarm.com. Visit musicfarm.com for a full schedule of events.

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SARAH SIMMONS

Fig is thrilled to share one of Sarah's favorite seasonal recipes that you can make at home:

recognized by Food & Wine magazine as

one of the 50 best chefs in New York City, Columbia native Sarah Simmons recently opened Rise Gourmet Goods & Bakeshop on Harden Street in Five Points.

THAI STEAK SALAD 0 1 C O M B I N E water and sugar in a small

saucepan and heat over medium heat until completely dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl, add fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, and chili powder and stir to combine.

0 2 T R A N S F E R half to a small container and

reserve. Add oil to remaining half and whisk to combine. Place flank steak inside a gallon-sized zipper-lock bag with marinade. Press out air, seal bag, and allow meat to marinate, turning occasionally, for at least 1 hour and up to eight.

With her lifelong love of South Carolina summertime eating (and cooking!), Sarah knows that nothing beats locally grown food: “I wait all year for the bounty of produce available in the summer months.

Sweet corn, peaches, tomatoes, blueberries, field peas, okra, and watermelon are just a few of my favorite things. Whether I’m entertaining at home or ordering dinner at one of my favorite local spots, I always make sure SC produce is the star of the plate.”

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R E M O V E steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Place flank steak over hot side of grill. Cook until well charred, about 3 minutes.

Flip steak and continue to cook until second side is well charred, about 3 minutes longer. Transfer steak to cooler side of grill, cover, and cook until the center of the steak registers 125°F on an instant-read thermometer for medium-rare, or 135° for medium, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer to a cutting board, tent with foil, and allow steak to rest for at least 5 minutes.

0 4 S L I C E beef thinly against the grain and

transfer to a large bowl. Add herbs, shallots, bean sprouts, and reserved marinade, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

for the marinade

for the salad

¼ cup sorghum

1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves

¼ cup water

1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves

3 Tablespoons Fish Sauce

1 small bunch chives, cut into 1 1/2-inch segments

1/3 cup lime juice 2 cloves garlic, grated on a microplane zester

1/2 cup loosely packed basil

1 Tablespoon Thai chilies

1 to 2 cups bean sprouts

4 shallots, thinly sliced

¼ cup vegetable oil 1 whole flank steak, about 2 pounds

Find more of Chef Sarah Simmons' recipes at her blog on figcolumbia.com. figcolumbia.com

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At Fig, we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors.

WE BELIEVE IN THE MISSION OF CENTRAL C A R O L I N A C O M M U N I T Y F O U N D AT I O N — O U R 2 0 1 6 S O C I A L M I S S I O N PA R T N E R .

Please consider giving to them with your dollars and your time this year.

to-date, the One SC Fund, a fundraising effort established by Governor Nikki Haley to help South Carolinians who are recovering from October’s unprecedented flooding continue the rebuilding process, has awarded $1.68 million to nonprofit organizations working in our state.

The Central Carolina Community Foundation, the Midlands expert on philanthropy, is a nonprofit organization that links charitable people and businesses with areas of need in our community. Since their inception, they have awarded more than $100 million in grants through their stewardship of over 400 funds.

Their mission is to promote, facilitate, and increase philanthropy to create a sustainable impact within the community through responsible giving. The Foundation serves donors and organizations in the following 11 counties in the Midlands: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda and Sumter.

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when business partners Craig Wyatt, Rob Ward, Jeb Babcock and Chad Elsey opened Cantina 76 in 2009, they were already huge fans of Devine Street and its casual, friendly neighborhood vibe. Last year, they were thrilled to have the opportunity to update a well-loved local favorite, Za’s Brick Oven Pizza.

The bar at Za’s, where guests enjoy a full bar, craft beers & Fig faves like effervescent Picpoul de Pinet by the glass.

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With a warm, inviting interior featuring reclaimed wood furnishings and original artwork, Za’s is back as the neighborhood restaurant and bar for grown-ups of all ages. The outdoor patio is particularly delightful, especially since there are oddly few spots for outdoor dining that are truly casual, yet serve great wines by the glass.

OUTDOOR PATIO, FULL BAR FRESH & LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS SPECIAL EVENT SPACE FOR 75 – 100

and meet up with friends who are still in jeans, and everyone’s happy?

Pro tips: Za’s has The Prisoner on its wine list for far less than anywhere else in town; the new wood oven wings are a tasty find; $4 select wines by the glass on Wine Wednesdays; and there’s live music on Wednesday and Friday evenings on the patio.

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Fun Festive Fresh Free

join us every saturday, 9 am – 1 pm, rain or shine, on the 1400 – 1500 blocks of Main Street.

Find meat, seafood, produce, eggs, dairy, preserves, and locally crafted items from Soda City’s talented artists and craftspeople.

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Show your love for Columbia with a Fig Market Bag! Stop by Nest at 1450 Main Street to pick one up— they’re great for toting groceries and fresh produce.

The best part: proceeds benefit Soda City!

Show us where you take your market bag this summer—hashtag #figcolumbia and you might see yourself in our next issue!

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View our menu of freshly made breads, sandwiches, salads, desserts, take-home meals, & more at facebook.com/risebakeshop.

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Save The Date March 25, 2017 7:00PM

Columbia's Most Unique Dinner Experience 100 MEN WHO COOK AND BREW

to benefit EDVENTURE

Featuring Honorary Chair Chef Jeff Henderson Award Winning Chef, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and TV Host of Flip My Food

interested in cooking for a great cause?

Call EdVenture at 803.779.3100

For event sponsorship information, contact Louis Fawcett, EdVenture Senior Vice President at 803.667.6266.

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Inspired Learning

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Early Childhood at Heathwood Hall. Columbia’s Premier Age 2 – Age 4 Program. young children love to tinker — and at

Heathwood Hall, we see tinkering as an opportunity to introduce our youngest students to subjects like physics, math, and engineering in the most tangible and engaging way possible. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated tinker lab, where our students’ innate curiosity drives a learning process that’s creative, engaged, and inspired. Because inspired learners are confident learners, and confident learners are successful learners—and at Heathwood Hall, inspiration is central to every child’s education from day one.

To learn more about how a Heathwood education can inspire your child to reach his or her full potential, visit heathwood.org or call us at 803.231.7718 to arrange a tour.

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B L OGGE R CORNER columbia is bursting at the seams with fun & interesting local experts who are more than happy to share what they love about living in this great city.

Meet Fig foodie blogger Holly Heaton, aka The Girl with the Messy Kitchen, and follow her at figcolumbia.com.

what's the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about what makes a great city? The grub, of course! In the last

few years, there has been a nationwide explosion of people talking, writing, blogging, and vlogging about the vast and varied world of food. With this sparked interest comes a growing number of foodies eating their way through cities— on a quest to find the most delicious and memorable fare out there.

Columbia has followed suit and transformed into quite the melting pot of cuisine; and, as a new-to-the-game food blogger for Fig, I've had the honor of getting to know the chow choices in Columbia on an intimate level. What's so interesting about the Columbia food scene is the incredibly diverse variety of options available to locals and out-oftowners alike.

Got a hankering for a unique and delicious taco? White Duck Taco and Publico are calling your name. Looking for that

From white tablecloths and vintage hole-in-the-wall, everyone’s-a-local type wine to picnic tables and plastic forks, place? Watch the game at the 30-year-old Columbia is becoming more than just a Columbia favorite Yesterday’s Tavern, or city with lots of trains and a St. Patrick’s grab a home-cooked brunch at the quaint and adorable Compton’s Kitchen. Teleport Day Festival you’ll never forget—it’s blossoming into a foodie-culture hub back to the '50s with the diner-vibes of right before our eyes.

Rosewood Dairy Bar and Sandy’s Famous Hot Dogs. And, oh lord, don’t even get me started on the BBQ! Order one of the matchless Yellow Dog an avid mess maker, wine drinker, Barbecue menu and people lover, Holly Heaton finds beauty items at Jake's in the small things: the buzzing chaos of a in Five Points, colorful market, the craft and detail in a plate or put on pants of homemade pasta, or the affection you can with an elastic just taste in a meal a loved one has made waistband and for you. Deeply intrigued by all things culinary, head over to Holly is attempting to transform into a self-taught Palmetto Pig’s chef while simultaneously balancing life as a drool-worthy college student. buffet. You could even get Join Holly as she eats her way through it whole hog, pit Columbia’s local fare and tries to teach herself (and maybe even you!) cooked style at how to make delicious food.

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Find Holly's blog on figcolumbia.com or follow her on Instagram @girlwiththemessykitchen!

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let us handle all aspects of your event by booking a private Harvest Dinner, Pig and Oyster Roast, or Low Country Boil for your group. With our turn key event, all you have to do is show up! We have the venue, chefs, food, tables, chairs, and decor all taken care of for you. Support your local farmers and small businesses by booking your next event with us.

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giving back | summer 2016 | figcolumbia.com volunteer. donate. give back.

Left to right: Katie Welborn, Community Organizer for the Midlands Food Alliance Ashley Page, Community Organizer for End Child Hunger SC Carrie Draper, Director of Policy and Partnership Development

Giving Back / while for many, summer is the season of relaxing and recharging after a busy school year, for some families in our state, it’s the season when their children are at the highest risk for hunger.

End Child Hunger SC, a project of the University of South Carolina’s Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities, works to both build awareness and create a coordinated effort to address child hunger in South Carolina.

Comprised of several partners in the Midlands including school districts, churches, state agencies, civic organizations, and local non-profits, End Child Hunger SC understands that it takes

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According to the US Department of Agriculture, only one in five low income South Carolina children received summer meals during Summer 2014. Thanks to the efforts of End Child Hunger, more children were reached through the recruitment of 14 additional summer meal sites in Richland County.

In addition to their work in addressing child hunger, the team at the Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities partners on a project called FoodShare Columbia. Designed to help alleviate the stress that families face

when they live in “food deserts,” this program assembles produce food boxes to distribute to low-income individuals.

The fresh fruits and vegetables in these boxes come from a family-owned produce distribution company that is striving to increase their purchasing from South Carolina farmers. Begun in April 2015, FoodShare Columbia has already distributed more than 4,000 food boxes, and is revolutionizing the way our community addresses food insecurity.

To learn more about these programs and how to become involved in addressing hunger, contact Carrie Draper at draper@mailbox.sc.edu. figcolumbia.com

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Saturday, July 16 4 - 9 PM

City Roots Urban Farm 1005 Airport Boulevard Located in the Rosewood Neighborhood Celebrate the great local flavor of the tomato with old time fun at Columbia’s premier summer festival.

CRAFT BEER GARDEN FARM TOURS CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES & GAMES HEIRLOOM TOMATO TASTING LIVE MUSIC ON TWO STAGES

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We strive to make Columbia a major beer tourism destination by offering a previously unavailable, exciting, and safe transportation method that showcases some of the the Southeast's newest and best breweries.

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Experience the variety of food and beverages offered on Devine Street—Columbia’s boutique shopping and dining corridor.

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A certified case manager can assist you through the process.

We will guide you and allow you to grieve and celebrate the life change, while directing you through the move by identifying housing, medical support, social activities, and adjustments by both parent and child(ren).

Senior Matters has been assisting families with this process for 19 years and it continues to be an honor to assist families with any transition. Please call for a consult when considering a change or move with one of our case managers.

You do not have to walk through this process alone.

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COLUMB I A EVENTS May 27 – August 7, Columbia Museum of Art Experience this exhibition of photographs by Jeanne MoutoussamyAshe through a guided tour and learn about the lifestyle, traditions, and language of African-Americans on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina. columbiamuseum.org 5TH ANNUAL C O L U M B I A FA S H I O N W E E K

June 2 – 25, The Vista Five days of high fashion, live entertainment, mixers and parties, shopping, and fashion education! columbiafashionweek.com F I R S T T H U R S D AY O N M A I N

June 2, July 7, August 4, Main Street Come out to Main Street for Columbia’s monthly art festival featuring live entertainment, local art, food, and drink. firstthursdayonmain.com RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?

June 4, South Carolina State Museum Presented by the Central Carolina Community Foundation in partnership with the South Carolina State Museum, this powerful exhibit will help visitors of all ages examine the biology, history, and life experience of race in the United States. sponsored by

SHRIMP AND GRITS FEST

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June 18, Columbia Marriott Local restaurants will compete in Columbia’s first Shrimp & Grits festival to be named “Columbia’s Best Shrimp & Grits.” Guests can enjoy unlimited samples, music, dancing, door prizes, and the chance to meet celebrity guest judge Marcus Lattimore. columbiashrimpandgrits.com

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SOUTHERN SPIRITS WHISKEY TASTING & BOOK SIGNING

June 18, 4 pm, Bourbon A special whiskey tasting event to celebrate the release of Robert F. Moss's new book, Southern Spirits, a narrative history that traces liquor, beer, and wine drinking in the American South, including 40 cocktail recipes. sponsored by FIVE AFTER FIVE

June 23, July 28, & August 25, Five Points Fountain Enjoy great live music, local food vendors, arts & crafts, and more familyfriendly entertainment at this free, outdoor concert series! fivepointscolumbia.com L A K E M U R R AY 4 T H O F J U LY C E L E B R AT I O N

July 2, Lake Murray Celebrate this Independence Day on a beautiful lake and enjoy a boat parade and an incredible fireworks show! lakemurraycountry.com

July 16, City Roots This festival is a tasty celebration of locally grown food! Enjoy tomato tastings, live music, local food, craft beer, and more. tastytomatofestival.com sponsored by

August 5 – 7 pm, Five Points & Devine Street Come enjoy the end of summer with games, activities and great deals from your favorite shops in Five Points and on Devine Street. fivepointscolumbia.com ARTS & DRAUGHTS

August 19, 7 – 11 pm, Columbia Museum of Art This event will feature beer tastings from The Whig, live music, D.I.Y. art projects, scavenger hunts, tours, and more! columbiamuseum.org

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a fitness club that packs a punch!

TITLE Boxing Club offers an explosive total body boxing and kickboxing fitness workout.

Our unique style of workout is designed to energize, strengthen and challenge you, while burning calories, losing weight and eliminating fat.

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TITLE Boxing Club offers flexible membership plans and classes for every level of fitness. Each class is an individual workout in a group setting. Lead by trained boxing instructors, you are guided through a work out experience, not just a class. You will never take the same class twice and each workout is designed to hit all the key elements to a total body workout: cardio, strength/resistance, core/abs, and stretching.

visit our pro shop Gloves, gear, apparel, and accessories for boxing, fitness, training, and coaching.

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only at garden spot village­—a new Aeroponic Greenhouse provides year-round ultra-local, ultra-fresh, ultra-healthy produce that goes directly from harvest to the kitchen. It’s that fresh! Cutting edge technology, made to order dining, and innovative lifestyle services make Garden Spot Village a retirement option of choice for baby boomers interested in living a life filled with meaning, purpose, and possibility. Restaurants open to the public. Visit today!

433 south kinzer avenue, new holland, pennsylvania 717.355.6000 gardenspotvillage.org

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