On Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 Glenn’s Cafe – Thanksgiving Dinner What: Traditional prix fixe Thanksgiving menu + some Glenn’s favorites. When: 12:00–8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, dine-in and carryout only. Glenn’s Cafe+1 “A Time To Give Thanks” – Free Community Meal (Powerhouse CDC + partners) What: Free hot Thanksgiving Day […]
A Columbia Thanksgiving: Places to Gather, Dine & Give Thanks Read More »
Columbia is a town that knows how to surprise you. Just when you think you’ve tried every restaurant or bar, a new establishment opens its doors and adds something special to the city’s ever-growing cultural and culinary scene. On one warm summer evening, I found myself on a two-stop journey through Columbia’s newest gems: dinner
An Evening of Flavor and Charm: From Curry-osity to Magnolia’s Read More »
At lunch the other day, I heard a radio host ask, “Does familiarity decrease awe?” He asked the question referring to some prominent city landmarks he once walked by daily. He speculated that his regular, expected experience of those sights was at least different, if not less remarkable, than how someone else — who only
Simple Avocado Toast and the Lure of Familiarity Read More »
Columbia Culinary Tours (CCT) has quietly become one of Columbia’s most delightful ways to learn the city’s story — not from a textbook, but from a plate. Launched by local food lovers who wanted to highlight downtown Columbia’s evolving dining scene, CCT pairs carefully curated stops at locally owned restaurants and specialty shops with history,
Columbia Culinary Tours: Where Local Flavor Meets Local History Read More »
When designing residential landscapes, one of the most underutilized but incredibly impactful plant form is the columnar shaped plant. Columnar shaped plants are defined by their narrow and upright habit. Many of the types of plants that you already know and love come in columnar varieties – both trees and shrubs. This shape is ideal
How to Use Columnar Plants in Landscaping: A Guide for Homeowners Read More »
When disaster strikes—whether it’s a tornado sweeping through neighborhoods and towns, hail pounding rooftops and cars, or high wind speeds uprooting trees and damaging homes—insurance becomes a lifeline for individuals and communities. During times like these, the support from insurance companies benefits the community in many ways. Claim specialists mobilize rapidly so families can begin
Insurance is a Beacon of Hope for Communities After the Storm Read More »
Tellers Gallery and Bar Tellers has been compared to the bar in one of television’s most beloved comedy series. The downtown Columbia restaurant and bar, which opened in 1998, certainly has its own Cheers-like ambience. The long-standing establishment at 820 E. Broadway combines a restaurant/bar with a local art gallery. A popular spot for happy hour
Alrighty, folks, the holiday season is officially here. I know, I know… if you judge by store displays, it probably started two months ago. But let’s be real. November is a perfectly reasonable time to start thinking about Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Festivus, or whatever it is you celebrate. Now, the tricky part: How
At the heart of every kitchen is a flame — bright, restless, and enduring. In Columbia’s food and beverage industry, that flame is passionate Missourian John LaRocca. Over the decades, LaRocca’s career has spanned family-owned restaurants, corporate hotel chains, private clubs, and higher education. But it all started when he was just nine years old,
Americans spent more than $39 billion on veterinary care and products in 2024, and that number continues to climb. With veterinary bills skyrocketing, pet insurance has become a quickly growing trend in pet care. “Pet insurance is so huge right now,” said Bobbi Wilson of Peace Love Paws Pet Sitters. The cost of everything continues
