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A Secret Family Recipe for Success

In the case of the Claysville Store, the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” rings truer than ever. Located just off the Katy Trail in...

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Far Away Flavors Within Driving Distance

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The Art of Healing through Ayurvedic Herbs

You might never guess that in the backyard of her home in south Columbia, Ranjana Hans is growing a variety of Ayurvedic herbs (including turmeric, ashwagandha, and tulsi)...

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Á La Polonaise

Nestled in a small, unassuming yet cozy building lit by a neon sign, Café Poland adds traditional Polish cuisine to Columbia’s diverse food scene. Co-owned by mother, Iwona...

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Good & Messy BBQ

Nothing can beat Kansas City barbecue — except maybe a few of Columbia’s gems. There are a lot of places and things to love about Columbia, and barbecue...

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A Taste of Cuba

Born into a family of cooks, including her mother, grandmother, grandfather, and brother (who is a pastry chef), Katy Ugalde has always felt she was destined to be...

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Growth Through Service

In The Beginning  In 2008, a concerned group of MU students took action to decrease the food waste from campus dining facilities. They formed a student organization, Sustain...

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Fresh Finds

Equipped with a handful of market tokens and our favorite reusable totes, COMO Magazine staffers enjoyed a morning of bounty and fresh finds at the Columbia Farmers Market....

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Nourish Café & Market: Love, Gratitude, and the Pursuit of Hummus

“Nourish Café & Market is a really unique thing for Columbia,” says Kalle. “Our goal was to provide a place where people could trust that the food is...

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Elevating Tradition at Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina

Quicklybecoming known for its authentic yet modern cuisine, colorful array of cocktails, and eye-catching interior, Casa Maria Mexican Cantina is blazing new trails in Columbia’s Mexican restaurant scene....