Gourmet

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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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two female employees standing in an industrial kitchen holding a pan of pizza dough

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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a plate filled with homemade dog treats

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…

An elderly person with glasses smiles warmly while wearing a beekeeper’s hat and veil. The background is a sunny, blurred outdoor setting with trees.

Busy Bee

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

Illustration of healthy foods on a green background, including a salmon fillet, a leafy green, broccoli, an oyster, a bottle of oil, and a bowl of mixed salad with vegetables.

Expert Tips for Healthy Dining Out

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

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy pasta mixed with shrimp, diced tomatoes, and herbs. The dish is set on a marble surface, showcasing a rich, savory sauce and fresh ingredients.

A Columbia Tradition

If the mere mention of its signature dishes — tortellini with peas and prosciutto, pasta…

A close-up of a cocktail with ice, garnished with a jalapeño slice and an orange wedge. The glass rim is coated with black salt. The background is dimly lit, highlighting the drinks texture and vibrant garnishes.

’Tis the Season for Spice

The cold weather is upon us here in Mid-Missouri, and while we may be chilly…

An older person in a plaid shirt and jeans tending to a group of black cows in a field. They are reaching down toward a yellow bucket on the ground, surrounded by grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Giving Rural Missouri a Voice

Roger Allison feeds his cows on a rural Missouri farm

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