Gourmet

Decorative cookies shaped like money bags, coins, and dollar signs on a bright green background. The cookies are mostly green and white, with some gold and silver accents.

Frosting On the Side

Every holiday season when I was a child, my cousins and I all gathered at…

A Family Affair

On occasion, when meeting someone for the first time, there is an immediate level of…

A visually appealing plate of kimchi fries, topped with a generous amount of creamy sauce, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and garnished with a heap of kimchi. The fries are arranged on a square white plate.

Potato, Potahto

I’ve always considered myself a potato connoisseur, especially when those potatoes are in the form…

A dense forest with tall, slender trees surrounded by lush green undergrowth. A narrow dirt path weaves through the trees, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. Sunlight filters softly through the foliage.

The Art of Foraging

The thrill of eating something you procured with your own hands can give you an appetite for learning more about all the abundance nature has to offer.

People walk through an outdoor market with white tents on either side. A person carries bags, and others stroll under a partly cloudy sky. A hot air balloon floats in the distance. Trees border the scene.

Saturdays are for Snacks

A lunch made from finds at the Columbia Farmers Market.

A smiling person wearing a white t-shirt and a black cap sits outdoors in front of a leafy green background. They are also wearing a red apron.

Farm to Table, Student to Chef

A local young man gets his culinary start at the Columbia Area Career Center

A street food vendor wearing a black cap and red apron prepares food at a brightly lit stall. He is surrounded by pots of ingredients, with green herbs visible in the foreground. The background is warmly lit in orange tones.

Meet Me in CDMX

A long, gluttonous weekend in Mexico City reveals the area’s history and changing culture through food.

A person wearing a purple glove holds a poppy seed bun hot dog in a white takeout container. The hot dog is topped with mustard, relish, onions, and peppers. The background is blurred, and the person is wearing an orange shirt.

Eating on the Loop

Navigating the Business Loop’s finest eateries.

A plate of sushi rolls garnished with ginger and wasabi sits next to a grilled salmon fillet on shredded cabbage. A small bowl of miso soup with a red spoon is alongside, all on a red surface with a pair of chopsticks beside them.

Dishing on Columbia’s Gluten-Free Eats & Drinks

Celiacs can have their cake and eat it, too.

A drink with ice is in a tall glass next to an empty short glass, a mixing glass with a long spoon, and a metal strainer. An abstract, orange-toned artwork with geometric patterns is in the background on a wooden surface.

A Toast to Women’s Suffrage

Lisa Driskel Hawxby of DogMaster Distillery mixes up a cocktail in honor of women’s suffrage.

Rustic brewery taproom with exposed brick walls, large wooden barrels, and a long polished wooden table with benches. Warm lighting adds ambiance. A small bar area with industrial elements is visible.

Making Old New Again

Curated experiences are what guests can expect at Günter Hans.

A dining table set for a meal, featuring colorful striped table runners, two candlesticks, plates, and a decorative bowl. A gray cat sits on a chair by the table. Shelves with dishes and plants are in the background, softly lit by natural light.

What Chefs Eat

A look inside the home kitchens of Amanda Elliott, Shelly LaFata, and Gaby Weir Vera, three of Columbia’s prized chefs.

Gourmet

Unpacking Columbia’s Self-Storage Boom

Connected by Design

Racing Against Themselves

Truman’s Bar & Grill