Gourmet

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Shelly worker at La Fata Standing Against stocked Shelves

Endless Pasta-bilities at Pasta La Fata

The Pasta La Fata story is filled with twists, turns, and authentic, made-from-scratch kinds of…

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Owners of the Candy Factory, Amy and Mike Atkinson stand inside their shop

A sweet legacy in downtown Columbia

An iconic, family-owned business and cornerstone of downtown Columbia for nearly 50 years, The Candy…

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Headshot of Leigh Lockhart, founder and owner of Main Squeeze in Columbia Missouri

Find Dining: Plants for the People

Entrepreneur, environmentalist, philanthropist, and vegetarian are just a few words that describe Leigh Lockhart, founder…

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extreme close up shot of Yenta with Lox on an Everything Bagel served on a vintage blue and white China plate at Goldie's Bagels

Everything and the New York-style bagel

Earlier this year, Goldie’s Bagels transformed from pop-up shop located inside local restaurant Pizza Tree,…

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volunteers behind the pie table serving hot food

A Time to Give Thanks

A Columbia tradition for 23 years, “Everybody Eats” was founded by the late Columbia City…

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A vibrant food truck with floral patterns is parked on a sunny street. A small group of people stand nearby, looking at the menu. Lush green grass and trees surround the area, with a clear blue sky above.

Rolling in With Baja-Midwest Fusion

Originally from Baja, California, George Nickols, the proprietor and chef de cuisine for Lilly’s Cantina,…

Harpo’s Bar & Grill Nacho Mama

Game Day Grub

CJ’s Hot Wings w/ bleu cheese dressing, celery, & carrots 704 E Broadway – 573-442-7777…

overview of a lunch tray filled with food resting on a wood table

Satisfying Standards

During the worst years of the Great Depression, food was in short supply and work…

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A chef tops a chili dog with mustard

hotDOG!

Although Just Jeff’s started as a one-man show — hence the name — Jeff Spencer…

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Illustration of a green wall filled with a gallery of framed artwork

What’s the Scoop?

It was during the cicada swarm in 2011 when business really started to boom for…

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view of a wooden table filled with homestyle food such as fried chicken, green beans, sweet tea, gravy, and more

A Secret Family Recipe for Success

In the case of the Claysville Store, the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by…

five white plates filled with distinct cultural foods served on top of a wooden background

Far Away Flavors Within Driving Distance

Kojaba Korean Bibim Bap with Shrimp Coffee Zone Mediterranean Arabic Breakfast Plate Tiger Chef Thai-Burmese…