Inside Columbia Current Issue
Eat & Drink
New Syrian Eatery Debuts
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,…
The Surprising Taste of The B.F.G.
Photos by L.G. Patterson
While riding in an Uber on my way to work, I began to think about how cumin and bell pepper marry together in food so well, and how that may work in a cocktail. My first attempt didn’t really pan out — the use of…
Growth Spurt: How to Pick the Best Early Season Produce
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…
Miso Glazed Salmon Provides Perfect Segue Into Seafood
Getting people to eat salmon in the Midwest can be hard. I know, I grew up in the Midwest. As a kid, my diet mostly consisted of Midwestern food, until I was about 5 or 6 and we went to California to visit a relative. My parents told us…
Recent Articles
Local Author’s Debut Novel Tells Unconventional Tale
Photos by L.G. Patterson
With summer comes vacation, which for some can mean loading up the car with suitcases and snacks, and hitting the road with loved ones. Local author Kathleen Basi’s debut novel, A Song for the Road, tells the story…
Celebrate
Knot News: Peggy Terzopoulos and Nick Rasmussen Exchange Vows
Photography by the Marions
Peggy Terzopoulos and Nick Rasmussen exchanged traditional vows in a minimal, non-denominational ceremony at the Atrium on Tenth, with the bride's second cousin presiding. For the theme, Peggy says, "I wanted a…
Home & Garden
Growth Spurt: How to Pick the Best Early Season Produce
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…