Letter from the arts and culture editors (and a writer): Embrace Columbia's culture
I remember walking through Five Points nearly four years ago for an interview with the famous — perhaps infamous — artist, Blue Sky.
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I remember walking through Five Points nearly four years ago for an interview with the famous — perhaps infamous — artist, Blue Sky.
Neşet Hikmet is the “dream guy.”
Those dreaming of crushed Busch cans and mini-corndogs accompanied by the sweaty pageantry of SEC football don't have to wait another year for sporting treats.
New restaurants Madrigal Café and Frida’s Tacos and Bar are bringing new life to once vacant storefronts between the Honors Residence Hall and the Carolina Coliseum.
A rainbow Christmas tree, greeting cards for the LGBTQIA+ community, and colorful mugs produced by LGBTQIA+ artists decorate the inside of Curiosity Coffee Bar located in Elmwood Park. They're an integral part of both the business and the inclusive community that the owners aspire to build, according to owner Sandra Moscato.
Jordin and Dustin Lindsey, twin brothers who played football at USC under former head coach Steve Spurrier, never expected to one day return to campus to sell their childhood recipes in Russell House. The re-imagined Food Lab grants the twins — and four other local restaurants — the new venue to share their food.
Instagram feeds were inundated with sun-streaked photos from the Amalfi Coast of Italy and photo dumps from cobbled European lanes. It seems everyone studied abroad this summer — and they will not-so-subtly let you know it.
New restaurant openings and intensive renovations brought new life to three historic Columbia buildings this summer.
It was a scene straight out of Guitar Hero. A chicken-suited guitarist strutted on an industrial loading dock while covering the Allman Brothers Band. The scene drew the eyes of concertgoers as Bull Street Garage headlined the first installment of a four-part Monday afternoon concert series, called "Rock on the Dock,” on March 14.
Isabella Paras: Traditional word games reign superior to Wordle
From hard seltzers and energy drinks to fad diets and viral recipes, USC students said the last four years saw food trends shaped by TikTok and the pandemic.
Pizza is an essential part of the college experience. From late-night bites to classic Neapolitan flavors, I tracked down the best pizzas in Columbia for every occasion.
On Feb. 23 Hamilton College turned into a grocery store for the day.
Indie pop-rock band Homemade Haircuts teamed up with Indah Coffee on Feb. 11th to release a drink inspired by their latest single.
In the garden next to Lieber College, Donita Harris cuts back a dying plumbago plant. Harris, USC's assistant horticulturist, points out that the plant typically does well in this part of campus because of the heat from the brick and underground steam pipes. The January snow had done the plant in.
Brighten up what is left of winter with the bright, sunshiney acidity of lemon poppy seed bread. Classic flavors are accentuated with the vibrant flavor and pleasant chewy texture of the candied lemon rind in this recipe. Just be sure to candy the lemon rind in advance. Enjoy the bread that will glow a lemony yellow with coffee or tea.
New additions to Columbia's food and beverage scene share Asian-focused menus ranging from Japanese and Pan-Asian to Latin-Asian fusion. Two come from the All In Hospitality group — best known for Publico — and one from the owners of Menkoi Ramen House. There's also a spin-off location of a cult favorite convenience store.
In the space between ABC Columbia and the Whig is a glass door that could be overlooked if not for nearby customers armed with to-go bags. The door opens to Family Fresh Mex, a mom and pop store that first started as a food truck in 2013 and has since opened its brick-and-mortar location.
Taylor Swift is a genre-bending hit-maker. Her country, pop and folk songs have all topped charts. She's one of the industry's most successful, most prolific and most varied artists. In honor of the release of "Red (Taylor’s Version)," it's time to highlight some of the songs that you should undoubtedly listen to more than you already do. Swift's talent goes far beyond the radio hits, so take a minute to listen to this playlist and appreciate the singer's musical variety and vivid lyrics.
The best time to enjoy pumpkin spice is when the weather begins to cool. Capture the flavors of fall in your mug with this real pumpkin spice syrup. It makes a great addition to your morning cup of coffee — or even try a pumpkin steamer, pumpkin spice chai or a homemade version of the iconic Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. This syrup will bring the best scents of fall to your kitchen.