fig 速 summer 2015 | issue no. 7 | the fresh, fashionable, & flavorful of columbia, south carolina
COLUMBIA
savor the season
THE GOOD TASTE ISSUE FIG EE R E IS F 速
EM TA K I T H W YOU
PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt Moxie House, LLC EDITOR Janet Scouten COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Anne Wolfe Postic ADVERTISING SALES Caroline Quillen Black DESIGN Jena Miller Shani Tucker Josh Seibert PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes WRITING Janet Scouten Anne Wolfe Postic
summer is sweet
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COLUMBIA has good taste it’s that time of year again—that time when the pace
of life slows down a bit to keep everything from melting. That time when hemlines go up and shoulders go bare, and when a shady spot is your best friend in the world. It’s that time when twisting the hair up off the back of your neck is practically mandatory, and dipping your toes in the kiddie pool is a little piece of heaven. And though it feels like it’ll last forever, we’ve come to know better, and so we savor the sultry sweetness of the season. We commit each ripened peach to memory, the juice dripping down on our chins as we laugh and pull out every recipe we have to make the most of this momentary perfection. Nothing tastes as good as summer, especially during those hours when the sun dips below the horizon, you’ve got a drink in hand, and someone else is doing the cooking. It’s the season for not-so guilty pleasures and for enjoying each passing moment. In this issue, find the summer tastes you’ve been craving all year long. Whether it’s insider tips to your favorite local restaurants, the best of summer fashions, or the ideal way to cool off on a steamy Columbia afternoon, you’ll discover it in these pages.
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Here’s to summer, and here’s to the sweet memories we’ll make this year.
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Get the inside scoop on dining in Columbia, SC.
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shandon-wood cat clinic Founded in 1993, Shandon-Wood’s Cat Clinic was Columbia’s first veterinary facility dedicated solely to the welfare of our feline friends. Now in a new, state-of-the-art facility, Shandon-Wood’s Cat Clinic continues to provide first class veterinary care in the calm, quiet atmosphere that cats prefer.
SURGERY DIAGNOSIS VACCINATIONS GROOMING BOARDING OPEN 7 DAYS
Dr. Cheryl Sine & Dr. Neal Atkinson
Our Doctors:
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Dr. Neal Atkinson Dr. William Otis Dr. Elizabeth Rasor Dr. Cheryl Sine Dr. Carolyn Harari Dr. Russell Harris Dr. Holly Murdock
CLOTHING SHOES JEWELRY ACCESSORIES
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FOR A FASHIONABLE SUMMER
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SHOP CROSS HILL MARKET American Roadside Burgers | AT&T | Basil Thai | Charleston Cooks! | Festivity | Hand & Stone Massage Jamie Scott Fitness | M Boutique | Nadeau | Taziki’s Mediterranean Café | ULTA Beauty | Whole Foods Market
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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 The Nurturing Center— our 2015 Social Mission Partner. Please consider giving to them with your dollars and your time this year.
fostering trust
AND NURTURING CARING RELATIONSHIPS providing comprehensive, family-focused, behavioral health services to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect, The Nurturing Center believes that every individual is a person of value and worth. As they work to foster trusting, caring relationships between adults and children, The Nurturing Center recognizes that the earlier positive parent-child interactions and family functioning are promoted, the more successful they are. In a warm and loving setting, the team at The Nurturing Center works one-on-one with adults to coach them on how to parent and interact with their children. In addition to helping them understand children’s normal developmental stages, the team also helps parents cope with problems such as unemployment, lack of education, depression, or other stress-inducing circumstances. When families are referred to the center, they are welcomed into an environment that promotes the therapeutic and healing process.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers are critical to the effective provision of services at The Nurturing Center. Whether they are working with a child oneon-one in the classrooms, planting flowers, aiding in the redesign of the playground, or bringing special sweets from a local bakery, they are cherished and supported by The Nurturing Center staff. For more information, contact Kathye Holder at 803.771.4160 x12 or kholder@ thenurturingcenter.org.
10 1332 pickens street 803.771.4160 thenurturingcenter.org
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CAREFULLY CURATED HOME DECOR, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, & TOYS FOR ALL AGES 1515 main street 803.343.2159 columbiamuseum.org 11
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encouraging columbia’s appetite FOR OVER 30 YEARS
OUTDOOR
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enjoy summer
AND EXPLORE THE WORLD Now, more than ever, the time you spend with family and friends is your most valuable investment. To make sure you are spending it wisely, take advantage of our personal knowledge, expertise, and connections around the globe to design your custom travel experiences. There’s never been a better time to invest in your life!
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giving back | summer 2015 | figcolumbia.com volunteer. donate. give back.
“We focus all of our efforts to make this a truly memorable week for every camper. So often children facing cancer are treated differently and, at camp, they can just be a ‘normal’ child.” – Meredith Walker
giving back: MEREDITH WALKER as a childhood rite of passage,
not much beats the fun and adventure of summer camp. Camp KEMO understands the importance of that experience, believing that a week of swimming, boating, and hiking is an ideal way to allow kids with cancer to experience the joy of simply being children.
While the very thought of childhood cancer can be so hard to consider, Camp KEMO offers a special place of happiness and hope. As longtime camp volunteer Meredith Sawyer Walker explains, “We focus all of our efforts to make this a truly memorable week for every camper. So often children facing cancer are treated differently and, at camp, they can just be a ‘normal’ child.”
For Meredith, a volunteer camp counselor since 2006, Camp KEMO is very much a family affair. Stacy Sawyer, her aunt, is currently the Board Chair for the camp. And many of her siblings, cousins, and in-laws have also served Camp KEMO in various capacities over the years. As a matter of fact, Meredith even met her husband, Stevens Walker, at camp as a fellow counselor: “Camp is wonderful, but it’s not really the place for a budding romance,” laughs Meredith. “We started out at camp as just friends, but it bloomed into something more by the end of summer. I love that Stevens and I
connected through such a magical place that is so close to our hearts.” Carrying the memory of Cole Sawyer, a young family member lost to cancer in 2004, Meredith goes back to camp each summer to experience this remarkable place: “I often refer to the second week in June as my refresh button to regain a sense of balance and perspective in my life.” To volunteer, donate, or learn more about this privately-funded one week summer camp for children with cancer (and their siblings), visit campsite.palmettohealth.org.
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Natalie Toth Jarrett Register Daniel Schrall Traci Barrilleaux Tyler Woodard Joanna Shinault Not Pictured: Jeff Hale & Jelisa Ardis
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shop, dine, live devine nestled in the heart of shandon, Devine Street features a unique blend of boutiques, eclectic dining establishments, and traditional businesses.
This mile-long, tree-lined avenue offers the opportunity to visit more than 100 locally-owned businesses artfully interspersed with strong, community-minded corporate ventures.
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They’re not focused on college yet, but their parents know they’ll be ready. At Heathwood Hall, “college prep” begins the moment your child joins our community. That’s because we teach students how to learn joyfully, to think critically and to make unexpected connections. The result? Our graduates earn enviable college acceptances and emerge interesting and self-advocating young adults. 2015 College Acceptances Include: Belmont University Clark University Clemson University Honors Drexel University Emerson College George Washington University Lehigh University New York University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Rhodes College Rutgers University St. John’s College Syracuse University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Maryland Honors, College Park University of North Carolina School of the Arts University of Oregon University of South Carolina Honors University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Wisconsin, Madison Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University
Columbia’s age three through grade 12 independent school where students learn to expect more.
18 3000 south beltline boulevard 803.765.2309 heathwood.org
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CURATED WITH A SOUTHERN EYE DESIGNER CLOTHING FOOTWEAR JEWELRY ACCESSORIES
Left to right: Kensley Mincey, owner; Helen Neskow, associate; Mollie Hobbs, owner; & Stacey Appleby, associate.
welcoming summer
BOLD LOOKS FOR BRIGHT DAYS
610 harden street 803.376.4411 shopcopperpenny.com
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EXPERT CUTS BLOWOUTS PROFESSIONAL COLORING KERATIN TREATMENTS
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.
20 910 harden street 803.779.1811 bombshellbeautystudios.com
“The Distributors mark a return to the values of the classic late 60s and 70s rock bands. Big powerful drums, lead guitar solos, bass that grooves, and earthy vocals.”
Left to right: Ben Irons (guitar), Jay Matheson (bass), Murray Baroody (vocals, guitar), Steve Sancho (drums)
Jay Matheson, The Jam Room
VOICES the jam room The Jam Room records all styles/ genres with equal enthusiasm, and would love to talk with you about making a record! Call 803.787.6908 or email jamroomstudio@gmail.com for more information or to learn about open house events. Stop by weekdays 10 am – 5 pm to check out the newly renovated studio! Choose Jay Matheson or one of the professional house engineers to record your project.
WORLD-CLASS GEAR MAJOR LABEL CREDITS RECORDING MIXING MASTERING AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES AVAILABLE
celebrating his 50th
birthday with the urge to write new material, longtime Columbia singer/ guitarist Murray Baroody wisely enlisted bassist and Jam Room Studio owner Jay Matheson to help make it happen. Joining forces with drummer Steve Sancho and guitarist Ben Irons, this group of four seasoned musicians naturally solidified to form The Distributors. With a name inspired by Murray’s day job as president of Orangeburg Distributors (a beer distributorship founded 51 years ago by his father, the late “Tootie” Baroody), this band embodies the spirit of “regular guy rock.” Influenced by 1970s bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Rolling Stones, James
Gang, and The Who, this foursome demonstrates its collective experience with every driving beat of their original songs. Mining their expansive knowledge of rock history for sounds that challenge them, each member brings his unique perspective to the songwriting process. With songs like “Gone” (part rockabilly, part garage-rock), and “Crazy” (with its brief yet irresistible flash of 90s pop-rock), The Distributors have created a self-titled debut album that not only avoids overt influences and period clichés, but also forms an irresistable sound of their very own. Visit figcolumbia.com/voices to learn—and hear—more.
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escape the everyday
LOOK & FEEL YOUR BEST
a place to escape the stress of life
OCCO offers peace, balance, and serenity. At OCCO Luxury Spa, they don’t just refresh your body with nail, skin, and massage services, they also re-energize your mind and spirit. Get away from it all—right here in Columbia— and experience rejuvenation redefined.
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DISCOVERING THE
tastes of summer
summer is a great time to get creative when cooling off with refreshing beverages. On a famously hot South Carolina day, you can find Fig® blogger Judah Cannon of Advintage enjoying a white wine from Rioja, Spain or a Rosé from Provence, France.
“Wine regions all over the world are producing unique white wines ideal for summer, and Rosé is more popular than ever, so the selection in Columbia is the largest it’s ever been,” says Judah. Summer is also a great time to try out your mixology skills.
“My advice is to keep the recipes simple so you don’t have to carry around a bunch of ingredients to the beach, lake, or pool. For an easy and delicious cocktail, check out Charleston’s own Bittermilk Craft Cocktail Mixers. Available at multiple retailers around Columbia, you literally just add your spirit of choice to the mixer for an instant craft cocktail.” Advintage Distributing is a South Carolina-based importer and distributor for a number of Columbia’s great local wine shops that can guide and assist you in choosing exactly the right wines this summer.
24 9570 william aiken avenue, ladson 843.225.2005 advintagedistributing.com
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FUNCTIONAL LUXURY To completely renovate an existing home, Westend Interiors collaborated with both the client and a local architect to help revise and plan every step of the way.
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COLUMBIA
HEAR THAT? We’re tuning up Fig®’s Fall Arts & Culture Issue to celebrate the music lovers and music makers of Columbia, South Carolina. Discover the musicians, venues, performers, and producers that make Columbia’s local scene so authentically original. Want to be a part of it? Well, that’s music to our ears! for a current listing of five points events
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We asked the people in the know —that’s right, the staff—for the 411 on Columbia’s best eateries.
FOODIE
116 WINE & ESPRESSO BAR
CELLAR ON GREENE
MICHAEL’S CAFÉ
What is one of your favorite recommendations?
What’s the best way to enjoy your wine list?
What’s the best seat in the house? Any tips on how to get it?
“We love the Huevos Rellenos—it’s our take on a deviled egg that my wife and I had in Spain. It’s a local Wil-Moore Farms egg that we fill with the whipped egg yolk, romesco sauce, smoky paprika, and top with a grilled piece of tuna. I usually have to talk people into ordering it, but then they get it every time they come back.”
BOURBON What is one of the most underrated items on your menu? “I don’t think people realize the unique, rare special selections of bourbon and whiskey we have. As far as underrated food, it would have to be the Biscuit of Champions at our Sunday brunch.”
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“You can buy a bottle of wine in our retail shop and pay a small corkage fee to drink it at your table, expanding the wine list by 100 at least!”
IL GIORGIONE What is one of your signature menu items? “The signature item at Il Giorgione Pizzeria & Wine Bar (Gio’s) is the fresh house-made mozzarella cheese. George makes the cheese fresh every morning and, to our knowledge, there is no other place in Columbia where you can get same-day fresh mozzarella cheese. As a result, one of the favorite server recommendations is the Caprese Salad, which features the housemade mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil from our herb garden.”
“Best seat would be the community table, right in the middle of everything. Get there early or call ahead and reserve it for a large party.” Are there any off-menu items readers should know about? “Always, always ask if there is a Main Street special available. Our cooks love to experiment with food and they come up with interesting dishes throughout the week. If the staff likes it, we put on the menu for the day!”
Learn what to order,
where to sit, and how to make the most of your dining experience.
MOTOR SUPPLY CO. What’s the best seat in the house? Any tips on how to get it? “For the total Motor insider experience, grab the leftmost seats at the bar at 5:30 sharp when the restaurant opens and enjoy personalized ‘cocktail concierge’ service from head barman Josh Streetman as well as a chance to chat with Chef Wes Fulmer as he comes and goes from the kitchen, of which you’ve got the best view in the house.”
MR. FRIENDLY’S hat is one of the favorite server W recommendations? “The ‘French Quarter’ Pimento Cheese Skillet with toasted ciabatta bread. This is the pimento cheese that tops our most popular dinner item—the bacon wrapped angus filet. People always rave about it, but not everyone knows they can get it as an appetizer!”
OAK TABLE What’s the best seat in the house? “The Bar with the direct view of the State House and you can just walk in!” hat are some favorite server W recommendations? “Try the Scallops appetizer and Butterscotch Bread Pudding dessert.”
Get the inside scoop on some of our favorite restaurants.
ROSSO Are there any new menu items we should know about? “Yes, we have recently added Crispy Fried Artichokes with Bacon Jam, a great Summer Panzanella Salad with Buratta Cheese, and Creamy Mozzarella Fritters.”
SOLSTICE What’s the best seat in the house? “Request table 1 when making your reservation. It’s a cozy table nestled in the corner of the bar that’s intimate enough for date night, but with a view of the entire restaurant.”
SPOTTED SALAMANDER CAFÉ What is one of your favorite recommendations? “The Spotted Salad is the best salad ever!” What was your food and decor inspired by? “Simple Southern goodness.”
ROSSO
SWEET CREAM CO.
What’s the best seat in the house? Any tips on how to get it?
Are there any hidden items on your menu?
“Table 52—the center booth. Reserve it well in advance by name. It seats up to five, but 2-4 is best.”
“A special-special. It’s a milkshake made with our iced coffee as the base instead of milk.”
Visit figcolumbia.com for even more Fig® Foodie Insider tips!
VISIT OUR NEW CAFE FOR LUNCH! MON-FRI FROM 11 AM – 2:30 PM FULL-SERVICE CATERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE FRESH, LOCAL INGREDIENTS DELIVERY & DROP OFF CUSTOM MENUS
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FOR SUMMER CELEBRATIONS WEDDINGS CORPORATE EVENTS PRIVATE DINNERS WEDDING & BABY SHOWERS ANNIVERSARY PARTIES 34 1531 richland street 803.556.2197 spottedsalamandercatering.com
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HANDCRAFTED SMALL BATCH ICE CREAM USING NATURAL & LOCAL INGREDIENTS—MADE IN COLUMBIA, SC. Boundaries need to be pushed and ice cream flavors should not be limited to those of a grocery store, but rival anything found on the menu of a five-star restaurant. We use rosemary, cardamom, fresh blackberries, and organic dairy because great ingredients inspire creativity. Come in and experience ice cream for the first time.
1627 main street
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a pizzeria & wine bar
serving authentic Italian cuisine, including house-made mozzarella cheese, made fresh daily.
al fresco works of art
Il Giorgione SERVING LUNCH & DINNER
HAPPY HOUR: 4 – 7 PM TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: $5 MARTINIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY: $15 PITCHERS OF BELLINI TUESDAY – FRIDAY: $1 OFF BEER/WINE GLASS, $3 OFF WINE BOTTLE LUNCH & DINNER: WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY DINNER: TUESDAY, SATURDAY
36 2406 devine street 803.521.5063 ilgiorgione.com
MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF CATERING EVENTS, INTIMATE DINNERS, ELEGANT WEDDINGS, & CORPORATE GALAS
perfection
WITH EVERY PLATE Whether you’re hosting dinner for eight or 8,000, each plate is handcrafted with only the most thoughtfully-selected local ingredients. Visit thesouthernway.com to learn more about our venues and view online menus.
c atering
fine fare rooted in southern tradition EST.
1982
100 east exchange place 803.783.1061 thesouthernway.com
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COLUMBIA’S FIRST CREATE YOUR OWN SIX-PACK OF UNIQUE BREWS
40 2706 devine street
craft beer shop
12 ROTATING TAPS SERVING LOCAL AND SPECIALTY CRAFT BEER
803.764.2575 craftanddraftbeer.com
EVENTS
“ The greatest thing about the art of butchering is that regardless if it is the same animal, each part breaks down differently every time.� executive chef todd woods REGIONALLY-SOURCED INGREDIENTS
A SEASONALLY-DRIVEN MENU
located in the heart of downtown columbia, the Oak Table serves modern American cuisine with a high level of hospitality, service, and excellence inspired by its Charleston sister restaurants, Oak Steakhouse and The Macintosh. The Oak Table highlights regionally-sourced ingredients and a seasonally-driven menu featuring classic American staples, from steak to seafood. 1221 main street 803.563.5066 theoaktablesc.com
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traditional southern food WITH A twist solstice prides itself on preparing 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.
cellar on greene has hundreds of wines from around the world awaiting thirsty customers. And because it’s always nice to try before you buy— there are always over 30 wines open and ready for you to taste, just to make sure it’s what you are in the mood for.
mr. friendly’s has been serving New Southern Cuisine since 1995 in a sophisticated, yet casual environment using only the freshest ingredients and simple preparations. The concept is simple: great food, great service, and great wine!
841-4 sparkleberry lane, columbia 29229 803.788.6966 solsticekitchen.com
2001-d greene street, columbia 29205 803.343.3303 cellarongreene.com
2001-a greene street, columbia 29205 803.254.7828 mrfriendlys.com
motor supply co. bistro
has been serving fresh, local, and diverse dishes in the heart of the historic Congaree Vista since 1989. You’ll find a menu that changes daily for lunch and dinner, offering something new and delicious every time you come through the door.
always different always delicious
920 gervais street 803.256.6687 motorsupplycobistro.com
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CRAFT BEERS TASTING ROOM SEASONAL BREWS BREWERY TOURS DOG-FRIENDLY GROWLERS
WORKING CLASS ROOTS River Rat Brewery is named for the three rivers that run through our city, and the working-class men who labored on the canal here more than a century ago. In their honor, River Rat set out to create craft beers that would satisfy anyone after a long day’s work.
44 1231 shop road 803.724.5712 riverratbrewery.com
Earrings by Eileen Sutton
best of the brunch
WEARABLE
works of art
THOUGHTFUL FOOD. LOCAL INGREDIENTS.
Necklace by Jocelyn Chateauvert
FINE ART ANTIQUES HANDCRAFTED ITEMS JEWELRY 118 state street, west columbia 803.207.9265 gallerywestcolumbia.com
LOCAL INGREDIENTS
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
PRIVATE EVENTS AT 116 & GALLERY WEST ECLECTIC BEER & WINE SAVORY SOIRÉES IN YOUR HOME COLUMBIA’S BEST BRUNCH! 116 state street, west columbia 803.791.5663 116state.com
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ALL STYLES OF CUISINE FOR ANY TYPE OF EVENT Scott Hall Catering and Event Design is a full service catering company that provides innovative and responsible event cuisine, design and service, when the same old, same old just isn’t enough. 46 221 corley mill road 803.957.1818 corleymillhouse.com | scotthallcatering.com
Scott and his family own the historic Corley Mill House and Garden event venue, which features a working farm and catering kitchen, just 10 minutes from downtown Columbia.
CELEBRATE ALL THINGS MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA
from farm to gallery
farm to gallery makers dinner : thursday, july 30 Join the State Museum during a one-of-a-kind dining experience celebrating craft at its finest. In conjunction with the Carolina Makers art exhibition, the museum will host the first ever Farm to Gallery Makers Dinner nestled in the middle of the exhibition gallery. Imagine dining on locally grown foods, sipping locally sourced beverages—all surrounded by the masterful works of South Carolinian artisans and craftspeople. Guests will enjoy live music and dine on handmade pottery and tables created strictly for this unique dinner. To create a lasting memory, dinner guests will take home the handcrafted plate they eat on during the experience. 6:30–9:30 pm.
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OPEN 7 AM – 10 PM DAILY
BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER
FULL-SERVICE BAR
CATERING FOR EVENTS OF ALL SIZES
michaels
columbia gathers
AT MICHAEL’S
find your lunchtime favorite on Michael’s extensive casual menu and grab a seat the community table (pictured above)—you’ll be in great company. 48 1620 main street 803.726.2233 michaelscafecatering.com
the new frame of mind is here. seen it yet?
140 State Street, West Columbia
Frame of Mind is open in a bigger, fresh new urban location. Browse and try on Columbia’s hottest selection of quality ophthalmic, fashion-forward frames and sunglasses.
stay cool IN COLUMBIA
Mark Plessinger, owner, wears Matsuda M3011.
COLUMBIA’S SOURCE FOR UNIQUE, HANDMADE EYEWEAR
ART GALLERY
STYLISH SUNGLASSES
new location! 140 state street, west columbia 803.988.1065 artofeyewear.com
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A DIVERSE MIX OF LOCAL , REGIONAL , AND NATIONAL RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS
COLUMBIA’S ULTIMATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
32° A YOGURT BAR ANTHROPOLOGIE BEVELLO CHICO’S CHIPOTLE FAB’RIK FOLLINE VISION CENTER FRANCESCA’S THE FRESH MARKET GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE GWEN RAWLS SHOES IVY & LEO JACK & JANE SPORT J.CREW JOS. A. BANK LOFT MACK HOME MICHAEL’S JEWELRY THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE PUBLIX ROSSO TRATTORIA ITALIA SCOUT & MOLLY’S SOMA INTIMATES STARBUCKS STEIN MART TAZZA KITCHEN URBAN NIRVANA URBAN NIRVANA HAIR
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authentic ROSEWOOD DAIRY BAR rosewood dairy bar is the quintessential summer spot for all ages. Families walk there after dinner for dipped cones. Teens with newly minted drivers licenses pull in for burgers before heading to a movie. And a bucket of their unparalleled fried chicken is the perfect entree for anyone to pick up when it’s just too hot to cook, and you sure are hungry for an old-time favorite.
But the Dairy Bar isn’t just a summer fling. During the school year, the lot is flooded with students when Hand Middle or Dreher
High School has a half-day. The soccer crowd from Owens Field takes over in the fall, filling the place every Saturday. In the spring, little league teams meet for endof-season parties, or fries and milkshakes after a regular game. When the Gamecocks are playing at Williams Brice, the lines for tailgate food are long, but cheerful. Every day after school, a few mini vans can be spotted in the parking lot, full of lucky kids who were very, very good this week. There’s a treat for everyone, from the perfect pimento cheese burger to a
chocolate cone, dipped in butterscotch and covered in nuts. Open since 1942, not too much has changed over the years at the Dairy Bar. Proving there will always be a place for easy restaurants that serve the classics, the Rosewood Dairy Bar has been a neighborhood favorite for a long time— because a good milkshake will always be exactly what someone’s craving. Visit Rosewood Dairy Bar this summer at 3003 Rosewood Drive. figcolumbia.com
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Mark G. Blaskis, M.D., Annette Lynn, M.D., Long Quan, M.D., Ph.D., Ann Harriott Ervin M.D.
skin + care
KEEPING COLUMBIA HEALTHY & BEAUTIFUL
the board-certified dermatologists and their assistants at Carolinas Dermatology Group provide care for both common and rare problems of skin, hair, and nails. Services include all areas in medical and surgical dermatology, including dermatopathology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology. The skin is the largest organ of the body and the most visible part of your body. Helping you take care of it is important.
VISIT OUR SECOND LOCATION AT 1929 MOUNTAIN LAUREL COURT SUITE A, FLORENCE SC 54 1706 st julian place 803.771.7506 carolinasdermatology.com
perfect settings
FOR A WELL-STYLED SUMMER
GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
UNIQUE GIFTS HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES
PERSONALIZED STATIONERY & INVITATIONS
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SUMMER FUN is here!
GOING TO THE BEACH?
Take a summer sugar cookie box with you to share! Choose from: STARS & STRIPES BOX • LOWCOUNTRY BOIL BOX • BEACH BOX 56 7703 saint andrews road, irmo 803.407.3603 blueflour.com
food for thought MEET THE BLOGGERS
These Columbia foodies have something to say! (But first, one last piece of watermelon...) Read more of their thoughts on eating local at figcolumbia.com.
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summer’s guilty pleasure
favorite summer food
when it’s too hot to cook
“Summer is filled with opportunities for guilty pleasures. Maybe that’s why I love it so much. But making (and then eating) buttermilk ice cream is well worth buying a churn and taking time to do it yourself.”
“I want snack-y stuff: my husband’s guacamole, DiPrato’s pimento cheese, kettle corn from Soda City, fruit...
“Too hot to cook? Go jump in the pool/lake/ocean and cool off. If there’s no water nearby, have another beer. If there’s no beer? Go get some.”
favorite summer beverage “I am in love with putting some basil in a cold jug of sweet tea. That added flavor makes an already refreshing beverage that much more refreshing. And let’s be honest... alcohol can be added.”
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Summer is also chicken salad weather. I like the sweet variety, with some kind of fruit and pecans, and I’ve kept a mental ranking of all of the chicken salads in Columbia over the years. Restaurants have closed and recipes have changed, but Rosewood Market’s cranberry chicken salad has consistently remained in my top 5.”
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favorite summer produce “My three-year-old son loves watermelon, so we’re growing watermelons in our backyard from seed this year. Right now they’re in little tiny cups on the windowsill. In a few weeks, we’ll transplant them to the backyard. In a few months, they’ll be enormous.”
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the best of both worlds bringing a wealth of experience to their new partnership, Dana and Jack Wolfe of Wolfe Company and Steve Taylor of Preferred Properties have merged to form Wolfe & Taylor. With Steve handling property management, and Dana and Jack focusing on real estate sales, this trio heads up a company of brokers, agents, and managers perfectly positioned to meet all your real estate needs.
Dana Wolfe, Jack Wolfe, & Steve Taylor
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1216 pickens street 803.771.4567 wolfeandtaylor.com
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Midland Mortgage makes it possible every day with their prompt personal service, professional and experienced loan officers, and knowledgeable staff. Midland Mortgage guarantees competitive rates with a wide variety of mortgage options to meet every buyer’s specific needs.
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LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
CERTIFIED CASE MANAGEMENT
companions
FOR A VIBRANT LIFE
caregiver/companion services offer various levels of care for individuals, with coverage ranging from a few hours a week up to 24/7 assistance.
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locally-owned and operated in the Midlands since 1997, Senior Matters is the
premier provider of geriatric and disability case management, legal guardianship, and caregiver/companion services in South Carolina. Senior Matters works to maintain the well-being, independence, and dignity of elders and dependent adults. With advanced training, education, and experience in gerontology, social work, nursing and/or counseling, the team at Senior Matters meets the needs and problems of those who need care, as well as the families caring for them.
60 2711 middleburg drive, suite 201 803.779.1181 seniormatters.com
look for the official seal
Y0u’ll know you’re getting the freshest, tastiest, locally-grown and produced products. Learn more about the state’s products and the South Carolinians who grow, harvest, and process them at certifiedscgrown.com.
it’s a matter of taste BUY CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA PRODUCE AT THE STATE FARMERS MARKET!
market hours monday – saturday 6 am – 9 pm sunday 12 – 6 pm
CERTIFIED SC GROWN whether you’re in need of bushels of peaches to make your family-famous jam or working out that green thumb and looking to add some colorful florals to your landscape, you’ll find it all at the South Carolina State Farmers Market. 3483 charleston highway, west columbia agriculture.sc.gov
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roasted peanuts
Cromer’s Columbia, SC
grits
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summer loving
LOCAL EVENTS FOR THE FAMOUSLY HOT JUNE JUNE 12 – SEPTEMBER 13 From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces Columbia Museum of Art. A thematically-focused look at Andy Warhol’s influential screen prints, this exhibition celebrates the Mao Suite, an anonymous gift to the CMA of the complete set of Warhol’s 10 silkscreens of Chairman Mao Zedong. columbiamuseum.org JUNE 25, JULY 23, AUGUST 27 Five After Five Five Points. A free and family friendly outdoor concert series, Five After Five also features food, arts & crafts, local beer, and a neighborhood wine walk. Concerts take place at the Five Points fountain, from 6:30 – 10 pm, and parking is free after 6 pm. fivepointscolumbia.com JUNE 27 Family Tree on the River Festival A family fun event at the Columbia Riverwalk designed to bring families together. There will be plenty of events, from crafts to a pet parade, that are guaranteed to make the whole family happy. angeloakproductions.com
JULY JULY 2, AUGUST 6 First Thursdays on Main Enjoy a night out on the revitalized Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for our city’s monthly art festival. citycentercolumbia.sc JULY 4 Lake Murray Boat Parade and Fireworks Celebration Come out and watch over 150 boats attempt to break a Guinness World Record, and then stick around for the annual fireworks display. lakemurraycountry.com
JULY 18 Tasty Tomato Festival Celebrate the great flavor of local tomatoes and old time fun at Columbia’s premier summer festival. Presented by Sustainable Midlands at City Roots, tomato tasting, live music, and a craft beer garden are just a few of the great things in store. tastytomatofestival.com Sponsored by JULY 30 Farm to Gallery Makers Dinner Join the State Museum during a one-of-a-kind dining experience celebrating craft at its finest. In conjunction with the Carolina Makers art exhibition, the museum will host the first ever Farm to Gallery dinner nestled in the middle of the exhibition gallery. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. scmuseum.org
AUGUST AUGUST 7 Arts & Draughts Columbia Museum of Art. Art, drink, and be happy! Arts & Draughts is a fun, raucous night at the museum with local music, DIY art projects, and more. While you’re there, check out the exhibition, From Marilyn to Mao. Only $9! ($5 if you’re a CMA member.) columbiamuseum.org AUGUST 29 Cromer’s 80th Birthday Celebration Come out to celebrate Cromer’s 80th birthday with a day filled with fun! Bring the whole family to see the vintage car show, bounce houses, treats, and more. cromers.com
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SATURDAY, JULY 18
Columbia’s premier summer festival celebrating the great local flavor of the tomato with old time festival fun.
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 and games heirloom tomato tasting live music on two stages
sponsored by find information and tickets at tastytomatofestival.com