Gourmet

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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…

beef pierogi served on a blue and white serving dish on a white lace tablecloth covered table

Á La Polonaise

Nestled in a small, unassuming yet cozy building lit by a neon sign, Café Poland…

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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 platter of traditional cuban food served on a metal tray with a toothpick of the Cuban flag and a cup of coffee

A Taste of Cuba

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

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Birds eye view of four people working on an urban farm with rows and rows of plants

Growth Through Service

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

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a wide array of vegtables for sale at a local farmers market

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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A couple sitting at a table in a mexican resturant with two different orders of tacos, two margaritas served on the table

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…

3 Burgers servered on wax paper inside of a bar with a mirror in the background with the word Booches in green text outlined in gold with the Bar in the background

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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A child wearing sunglasses and a checkered shirt enjoys a spoonful of red shaved ice from a green Kona Ice cup. The background features a grassy area under a clear blue sky.

Bringing Joy with Kona Ice

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

A sign reads ROSE Music Hall with ROSE in bold red letters dotted with lights. Music Hall is written in a smaller, cursive font. The sign is mounted on a light gray wall with vertical panels.

A Tiny Kitchen With Big Flavor

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