Gourmet

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Good & Messy BBQ

Nothing can beat Kansas City barbecue — except maybe a few of Columbia’s gems. There…

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A Taste of Cuba

Born into a family of cooks, including her mother, grandmother, grandfather, and brother (who is…

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Growth Through Service

In The Beginning  In 2008, a concerned group of MU students took action to decrease…

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Fresh Finds

Equipped with a handful of market tokens and our favorite reusable totes, COMO Magazine staffers…

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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…

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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,…

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Paws-itively Delicious

How it Began When Kyle Schlosser found himself unemployed during the 2009 recession, he and…

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Booches the Legacy that Lives On

The universal and inevitable response to the question “What’s Booches?” is always accompanied by a…

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Bringing Joy with Kona Ice

The Beginning In 2013, Cathy and Chris Cook were scouting downtown Columbia for the perfect…

A Tiny Kitchen With Big Flavor

Pizza Tree A Columbia native since 1999, John Gilbreth gained experience in a variety of…

Busy Bee

From Culinary to Apiary: How Jacques Laboile transitioned from chef to beekeeper and owner of Bonne Femme Honey Farm.

Expert Tips for Healthy Dining Out

Eating at a restaurant is one of life’s great pleasures, and Columbia has a diverse…