It’s the time of year to give thanks. Powerhouse Community Development is gearing up for this year’s Thanksgiving meal. A Time To Give Thanks is providing a hot meal to anyone in the community from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday at the Columbia Senior Activity Center. This tradition keeps Almeta Crayton’s legacy alive, the late Columbia […]
Kojaba Bar Korean Japanese BBQ has closed its doors for the last time. The local spot opened in 2007 and served both Korean and Japanese specialties. It officially closed at the end of October According to its Facebook page, the decision to close the restaurant at 21 N. Providence Road came as the owners shifted […]
Come hungry Saturday to the All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Fundraiser, hosted by Battle High School Vocal Arts. From 8-11 a.m. Saturday, enjoy the pancake contest at Battle High School, while helping raise funds for the Music in the Parks competition in May. Each student’s entry is $55 for Music in the Parks and the goal of the pancake […]
A Columbia favorite has made it easier for people to taste their delicious meals. Earlier this month, Pasta La Fata began offering online ordering for customers. The local pasta shop opened its doors in early June after nearly six years of selling its homemade Italian specialties through pop-ups at local businesses and the Columbia Farmers […]
A local vegan food truck has a new way of selling food around town. Gina’s Vegan A Go Go officially began using a new food bike, a smaller version of her on-the-go vegan food truck, at the beginning of November. The food bike has a compartment to store food, as well as an umbrella to […]
A familiar favorite pizza joint has officially closed its doors in Columbia. Papa Murphy’s, located on West Broadway, closed its doors for the last time on Oct. 31. According to its Facebook page, Papa Murphy’s closed permanently due to rising costs and staffing issues. However, even while announcing the sad news, the post ended by […]
The Columbia Farmers Market is celebrating its customers with a spooktacular event this weekend. Enjoy all the festivities from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at 1769 W. Ash St. For the final event of the market’s summer season, there will be several costume contests, drawings and giveaways where vendors will be offering special gifts throughout the day. […]
It’s time to celebrate! Plume in Columbia is celebrating nine years in business next week with goodies and treats all day long. From 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, enjoy a grand prize giveaway, meet some of Plume’s makers, get free gifts, enjoy cupcakes, mimosas, popcorn and even wine. People do not have to purchase […]
With Halloween right around the corner, it may be hard to think about Thanksgiving quite yet. However, the Columbia Area Career Center is eager to get into the season and is preparing Thanksgiving meals this week. People can pick up meals from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday on the north side of Columbia Area Career Center […]
Everybody knows children love candy. So why not teach them how to make their own candy bark? At 10 a.m. Saturday, parents can bring their mini chefs to Back 2 Basics Cooking at 500 E. Walnut St. The fun and engaging class is meant to help children strengthen their cooking skills without parents having to […]
The deadline to sign up for the first Four Oaks Farm pie baking contest is approaching. From 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at 11805 E. Judy School Road, people will bake their best pie in hopes of winning first place for $100, second place for $50 or third place for a $25 prize. People must sign […]
This weekend, enjoy a variety of chili while supporting a good cause at the Columbia Jet Center. At 11 a.m. Saturday, people can take part in the chili cook-off to benefit the Southern Boone YMCA in Ashland. Enjoy food cooked by the Columbia Jet Center staff, while helping a local organization. The Columbia Jet Center […]
Fall is in full swing and seasonal items are making their way back to area shelves. Nourish Café & Market officially announced the elderberry latte is back for the season, providing a cozy beverage for chilly mornings while serving as a nutritional powerhouse that supports the immune system. The elderberry latte is made with Nourish […]
There’s a new dining option at one of Columbia’s coffee houses. Como Arepas Venezuelan food began being served at Aroma Coffee House on Saturday, offering customers a new menu to enjoy while drinking their favorite Aroma Coffee House treat. Como Arepas is serving dishes as well as combos paired with Aroma drinks. Aroma Coffee House is […]
The District has once again teamed up to bring the third Caffeine Crawl to downtown Columbia. On Saturday, Oct. 15, people will get to pick from one of three routes covering half a mile each while enjoying some local treats along the way. Each route has a slightly different timeframe and each stop will include […]
Get ready for a night filled with flowers, drinks and chocolate at Nourish Café and Market’s Bouquet Bar and Wine and Truffle Tasting. The tasting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Nourish. Joan Dyer with Cultivate Co. will bring in her locally grown fall flowers for people to create their own bouquets. People will get […]
This weekend, Whole Food Plant Based Columbia is hosting a meet and greet for people to have a chance to learn about the plant-based lifestyle and meet others who are interested in or who have already embraced the lifestyle. Whole Food Plant Based Columbia promotes plant-based nutrition for personal health, the environment and the sustainability […]
Oktoberfest is returning to Günter Hans European Pub & Café in Columbia. Starting today, people are welcome to indulge in beer while enjoying traditional German food and games. Seating will open at 4:30 p.m. and the festivities will start at 5 p.m. in the biergarten with the percussion ensemble of the Missouri Symphony. At 7 […]
The Columbia Area Career Center is hosting a barbecue fundraiser to raise money for CACC SkillsUSA programs. CACC is a part of the Columbia Public School District and serves the community by providing programs and courses to a variety of ages. The fundraiser is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, and people can click here to pre-order a […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson Mezcal is one of the hottest trends in the cocktail world right now, but it’s complexity can be intimidating. Its smoky essence provides an element to cocktails that can level up any drink typically made with tequila. The mezcal margarita we make at Room 38 Restaurant & Lounge has the perfect […]
