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According to owner Scott Pass, “Nothing beats a hot, scratch biscuit.” In December, Pass applied for his business license for The Biscuit Center. The business, located in Como Cooks Kitchen, is just now entering its soft opening. The menu…

Photos by L.G. Patterson One of the best things about late spring/ early summer is the abundance of fresh seasonal produce. But picking — no pun intended — the top of the crop requires some savvy. We asked several local resources for tips…

Photos by L.G. Patterson When Ahmad Alkadah came to Columbia in 2016, he came with a dream: A better life for his family certainly, including his wife, children and mother. But he also dreamt of opening an authentic Syrian restaurant,…

Is there anything better than barbecue? How about helping local students by eating barbecue? Even better. The Columbia Area Career Center has announced a BBQ fundraiser from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 4 to support six local…

Mother's Day is Sunday, and if you're looking for something special to do with mom this year, there are several options for a special holiday brunch in mid-Missouri. At voco The Tiger Hotel, there are four different seatings for brunch…

If you're a Crumbl cookie fan, you'll want to pay attention: The popular franchise is making a menu change. Crumbl announced that after Saturday, April 23, customers will no longer be able to find the pink sugar cookie regularly on the…

Bamboo Terrace’s new downtown location has opened its doors. Located at 26 S. Ninth St., the site of the former International Café is offering limited dine in and take out menus from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily as part of its soft opening.…

Warmer weather means enjoying more al fresco dining — and that includes more food truck meals! Columbia has quite a food truck fleet, and in fact, we have profiled many of them! Here’s our article from 2018 that looks at a few favs from…

Well, okay, there is fowl involved. Chicken Salad Chick will hold its grand opening in Columbia on April 26 starting at 10 a.m. Chicken Salad Chick serves dishes made from scratch daily with fresh ingredients: The menu offers a…

On April 21, from 4 to 6 p.m., attend a family-friendly event highlighting local food in the parking lot of Missouri Rural Crisis Center. Enjoy a free local meal from Fresh Harvest Grill, featuring Patchwork Family Farms meat and a sweet…

Günter Hans European Pub & Café announced it's under new ownership. After nine years of successful ownership, founder Lydia Melton has decided to turn her attention to consulting and other startup ventures. Morgan Wright will take…

Chef Sara Fougere, author of our "Fougere's Favorites" column in each issue of Inside Columbia and owner of Sara Fourgere Catering, just began operating out of a new kitchen yesterday.  She's sharing space with Wishflour Bakery at 1023 E.…

Just Jeff's had to temporarily close its second location due to a staffing shortage. According to the restaurant's Facebook page, the loss of a few staff members meant they did not have enough people to work both the south and Business Loop…

Opened in 2009, Broadway Brewery has had lots of exciting news to share, including launching its Clear State hard seltzer line last year. And now the brewery has just unveiled some more major changes it has on tap: adding a new taproom at…

A recently revamped local eatery is back in business again — although with a different take. After 25 years, Main Squeeze changed up its business model and will be offering grab’ and go items from either a warm or cold case.…

If you’re getting hungry for corned beef you have options. Como’s Irish institution McNally’s will be serving corned beef and cabbage, fish and chips and Rueben sammies. There will also be green beer, Guinness and Jameson specials.…

Although there is a Restaurant Guild International, Lizz Huff's reimagined and newly reopened Catalpa belongs in a restaurant gild! The distinctive decor at the Main Street spot in Arrow Rock is golden — literally! — bringing a luxe look to…

Columbia has a yummy new option coming this Friday — Yummy’s Donuts! The new doughnut and coffee shop is hosting a soft opening Friday, March 11, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can find the iced delights (with sprinkles, if you like them) at 200…

Celebrate 3.14 (Pi Day) with a pie — either the sweet kind or the 'za kind. Or even a savory one such as quiche. Here are some suggestions: Peggy Jean's Pies has a special on all its dessert baby pies and nine-inch versions. They will be…

Photos by L.G. Patterson Changes are underway at Columbia mainstay Chris McD’s — not the least of which is new ownership. After 30 plus years, founder Chris McDonnell felt ready to pass the torch, which occurred this past December when he…