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A Columbia Thanksgiving: Places to Gather, Dine & Give Thanks

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...

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An Evening of Flavor and Charm: From Curry-osity to Magnolia’s

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...

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Simple Avocado Toast and the Lure of Familiarity

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...

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Columbia Culinary Tours: Where Local Flavor Meets Local History

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...

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Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

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....

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At the Table With John LaRocca

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...

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So, You Want to Hire a Caterer?

From intimate dinners to elaborate celebrations, a great caterer makes the meal as memorable as the moment.   What begins with the promise of an intimate gathering, perhaps...

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Cookin’ with Hoss: Roasted Country-Style Ribs with Arrabbiata Orzo

Well, we’re about to transition to fall. Temperatures are dropping, days are getting shorter, and my garden is putting out its last gasps of life for the season....

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Catalpa: A Taste of Talent in Arrow Rock

Talent is often celebrated at sporting events and concerts, but sometimes it’s found in small restaurants in unexpected towns, like Arrow Rock. That’s where chef Liz Huff quietly...

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Birthdays Are Made For Palate Pleasing Memories

In August, I celebrated my birthday at Cherry Street Cellar. My husband, Lyle, and I shared chilled corn and cucumber soup with crab that sparked such noticeable praise...