Fig Columbia SC Summer 2015

fig ® summer 2015 | issue no. 7 | the fresh, fashionable, & flavorful of columbia, south carolina

COLUMBIA

savor the season

THE GOOD TASTE ISSUE FIG EE R E IS F ®

EM TA K I T H W YOU

PUBLISHER Deborah Brandt Moxie House, LLC EDITOR Janet Scouten COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Anne Wolfe Postic ADVERTISING SALES Caroline Quillen Black DESIGN Jena Miller Shani Tucker Josh Seibert PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes WRITING Janet Scouten Anne Wolfe Postic

summer is sweet

Fig® Columbia is supported by local businesses & organizations. Join us in creating a thriving downtown community—shop local this summer & year round!

PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Miville Forrest Clonts SUPPORT STAFF Theresa Yerger Marie Kojitani Nicole Patterson Emma Parnham INTERNS Samantha Reynolds Margarette Ruth Snell CONTRIBUTORS Brittany Arcand Jessica E. Boyd Judah Cannon Bryan Caskey Rob Coffey Mike Goodwin LV Granger Becca Smith Hill Dr. Katy Imgrund Preach Jacobs Laura Kelley Will Lacey Jessica Lathren Sean McGuiness Kristian Niemi Shanika Pichey Kevin Roberts Jessica Rourke Margarette Ruth Snell Bethany Tisdale Julie Turner Sydney Yarbrough Katherine Yon OTHER FIG® DESTINATIONS LANCASTER, PA figlancaster.com WEST CHESTER, PA figwestchester.com DOYLESTOWN, PA figdoylestown.com KENNETT SQUARE, PA figkennett.com BETHLEHEM, PA figbethlehem.com

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Fig® designer and summer produce aficionado Josh Seibert wears a Peter Blair bowtie and Peter Millar shirt from Granger Owings.

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COLUMBIA has good taste it’s that time of year again—that time when the pace

of life slows down a bit to keep everything from melting. That time when hemlines go up and shoulders go bare, and when a shady spot is your best friend in the world. It’s that time when twisting the hair up off the back of your neck is practically mandatory, and dipping your toes in the kiddie pool is a little piece of heaven.

And though it feels like it’ll last forever, we’ve come to know better, and so we savor the sultry sweetness of the season. We commit each ripened peach to memory, the juice dripping down on our chins as we laugh and pull out every recipe we have to make the most of this momentary perfection.

Nothing tastes as good as summer, especially during those hours when the sun dips below the horizon, you’ve got a drink in hand, and someone else is doing the cooking. It’s the season for not-so guilty pleasures and for enjoying each passing moment.

In this issue, find the summer tastes you’ve been craving all year long. Whether it’s insider tips to your favorite local restaurants, the best of summer fashions, or the ideal way to cool off on a steamy Columbia afternoon, you’ll discover it in these pages.

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To find out how you can strategically and effectively market your business through the Fig® communications package, contact Caroline Quillen Black at caroline@moxiehouse.com.

Here’s to summer, and here’s to the sweet memories we’ll make this year.

janet scouten Meet the entire creative & talented team that makes Fig® possible at figcolumbia.com.

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FOODIE

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Get the inside scoop on dining in Columbia, SC.

Complete Style Services from a Rakish Haircut to Timeless Clothing Inspired by Classic American Style.

1332 Main Street Columbia 8O3-73O-3256 Shop online at Circa1332.com

FUN

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join us every saturday, 9 am – 1 pm, rain or shine, on the 1400 & 1500 blocks of Main Street.

Find meat, seafood, produce, eggs, dairy, preserves, and locally crafted items from Soda City’s talented artists and craftspeople.

tote local

Show your love for Columbia with a Fig® Market Bag! Stop by Nest at 1450 Main Street to pick one up —they’re great for toting groceries or beach towels.

The best part: proceeds benefit Soda City!

1400 – 1500 blocks of main street 803.250.5801 sodacitysc.com

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shandon-wood cat clinic Founded in 1993, Shandon-Wood’s Cat Clinic was Columbia’s first veterinary facility dedicated solely to the welfare of our feline friends.

Now in a new, state-of-the-art facility, Shandon-Wood’s Cat Clinic continues to provide first class veterinary care in the calm, quiet atmosphere that cats prefer.

SURGERY DIAGNOSIS VACCINATIONS GROOMING BOARDING OPEN 7 DAYS

Dr. Cheryl Sine & Dr. Neal Atkinson

Our Doctors:

compassionate care FOR YOUR FELINE FRIENDS

6 912 daly street 803.254.9257 shandonwood.com

Dr. Neal Atkinson Dr. William Otis Dr. Elizabeth Rasor Dr. Cheryl Sine Dr. Carolyn Harari Dr. Russell Harris Dr. Holly Murdock

CLOTHING SHOES JEWELRY ACCESSORIES

Mariel Razalan, Manager Stevie Thomas, Sales Associate Anna Williams, Buyer Courtney Chandler, Sales Associate

set the stage

FOR A FASHIONABLE SUMMER

707 saluda avenue 803.256.0629 shop-bohemian.com

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SHOP CROSS HILL MARKET American Roadside Burgers | AT&T | Basil Thai | Charleston Cooks! | Festivity | Hand & Stone Massage Jamie Scott Fitness | M Boutique | Nadeau | Taziki’s Mediterranean Café | ULTA Beauty | Whole Foods Market

UNIQUE RETAIL FOR THE COLUMBIA AREA SHOP, STROLL, AND DINE WITH NEIGHBORS

8 devine street at cross hill road an edens center

endless possibilities FOR EVERY STYLE HOME

more than just fabric!

Find an all-new selection of hardware and fixtures in addition to custom-made window treatments, pillows, bedding, table skirts & toppers, shower curtains, headboards, outdoor cushions, & custom furniture! You envision it, we create it!

1000 fontaine road 803.333.9090 fabric-101.com

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At Fig® we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions—one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors.

We believe in the mission of The Nurturing Center— our 2015 Social Mission Partner.

Please consider giving to them with your dollars and your time this year.

fostering trust

AND NURTURING CARING RELATIONSHIPS providing comprehensive, family-focused, behavioral health services to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect, The Nurturing Center believes that every individual is a person of value and worth.

As they work to foster trusting, caring relationships between adults and children, The Nurturing Center recognizes that the earlier positive parent-child interactions and family functioning are promoted, the more successful they are.

In a warm and loving setting, the team at The Nurturing Center works one-on-one with adults to coach them on how to parent and interact with their children. In addition to helping them understand children’s normal developmental stages, the team also helps parents cope with problems such as unemployment, lack of education, depression, or other stress-inducing circumstances.

When families are referred to the center, they are welcomed into an environment that promotes the therapeutic and healing process.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Volunteers are critical to the effective provision of services at The Nurturing Center. Whether they are working with a child oneon-one in the classrooms, planting flowers, aiding in the redesign of the playground, or bringing special sweets from a local bakery, they are cherished and supported

by The Nurturing Center staff.

For more information, contact Kathye Holder at 803.771.4160 x12 or kholder@ thenurturingcenter.org.

10 1332 pickens street 803.771.4160 thenurturingcenter.org

visually striking FORM MEETS FUNCTION

CAREFULLY CURATED HOME DECOR, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, & TOYS FOR ALL AGES 1515 main street 803.343.2159 columbiamuseum.org 11

INDIVIDUALIZED PRESCRIPTIONS & COMPOUNDED MEDICINES • PROFESSIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, & CUSTOMER-ORIENTED 5 CONVENIENT LOCATIONS IN COLUMBIA, CAMDEN, & LUGOFF

The pharmacists at Hawthorne Pharmacy are experts in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Call 803.227.4452 today to register for the next Hormone Seminar on July 23 at 6:30 pm.

find your health & happiness TRUSTED WELL-BEING SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY MOMENT OF LIFE

five convenient Locations!

columbia 1520a taylor street 803.227.4451

columbia 2761 laurel street 803.254.2761

12 1520a taylor street 803.227.4451 hawthornesc.com

west columbia 2854 sunset boulevard 803.794.7990

camden 2534 broad street 803.425.8378

lugoff 814 hwy 1 south, suite #4 803.408.9589

A FAMILY-OWNED BOUTIQUE BILLBOARD COMPANY SINCE 1984

encouraging columbia’s appetite FOR OVER 30 YEARS

OUTDOOR

With both traditional and digital billboards in the most desirable areas of town and across South Carolina, businesses large and small enjoy flexible pricing, personal service, and impressive results.

Grace Outdoor is a SC Certified Woman-Owned Business.

1201 lincoln street, suite 300 888.804.0008 graceoutdoor.com

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enjoy summer

AND EXPLORE THE WORLD Now, more than ever, the time you spend with family and friends is your most valuable investment. To make sure you are spending it wisely, take advantage of our personal knowledge, expertise, and connections around the globe to design your custom travel experiences. There’s never been a better time to invest in your life!

14 4505 forest drive 803.738.1520 forestlaketravel.com

giving back | summer 2015 | figcolumbia.com volunteer. donate. give back.

“We focus all of our efforts to make this a truly memorable week for every camper. So often children facing cancer are treated differently and, at camp, they can just be a ‘normal’ child.”

– Meredith Walker

giving back: MEREDITH WALKER as a childhood rite of passage,

not much beats the fun and adventure of summer camp. Camp KEMO understands the importance of that experience, believing that a week of swimming, boating, and hiking is an ideal way to allow kids with cancer to experience the joy of simply being children.

While the very thought of childhood cancer can be so hard to consider, Camp KEMO offers a special place of happiness and hope. As longtime camp volunteer Meredith Sawyer Walker explains, “We focus all of our efforts to make this a truly memorable week for every camper. So often children facing cancer are treated differently and, at camp, they can just be a ‘normal’ child.”

For Meredith, a volunteer camp counselor since 2006, Camp KEMO is very much a family affair. Stacy Sawyer, her aunt, is currently the Board Chair for the camp.

And many of her siblings, cousins, and in-laws have also served Camp KEMO in various capacities over the years. As a matter of fact, Meredith even met her husband, Stevens Walker, at camp as a fellow counselor: “Camp is wonderful, but it’s not really the place for a budding romance,” laughs Meredith.

“We started out at camp as just friends, but it bloomed into something more by the end of summer. I love that Stevens and I

connected through such a magical place that is so close to our hearts.”

Carrying the memory of Cole Sawyer, a young family member lost to cancer in 2004, Meredith goes back to camp each summer to experience this remarkable place: “I often refer to the second week in June as my refresh button to regain a sense of balance and perspective in my life.”

To volunteer, donate, or learn more about this privately-funded one week summer camp for children with cancer (and their siblings), visit campsite.palmettohealth.org.

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same great team NEW + IMPROVED LOCATION

Natalie Toth Jarrett Register Daniel Schrall Traci Barrilleaux Tyler Woodard Joanna Shinault Not Pictured: Jeff Hale & Jelisa Ardis

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16 now open! 2005 north beltline boulevard 803.782.4440 drswellnesscenter.com

FREE STREET PARKING

WIDE SIDEWALKS FOR SAFE & EASY SHOPPING

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA

shop, dine, live devine nestled in the heart of shandon, Devine Street features a unique blend of boutiques, eclectic dining establishments, and traditional businesses.

This mile-long, tree-lined avenue offers the opportunity to visit more than 100 locally-owned businesses artfully interspersed with strong, community-minded corporate ventures.

devinestreetcolumbiasc.com

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They’re not focused on college yet, but their parents know they’ll be ready.

At Heathwood Hall, “college prep” begins the moment your child joins our community.

That’s because we teach students how to learn joyfully, to think critically and to make unexpected connections. The result? Our graduates earn enviable college acceptances and emerge interesting and self-advocating young adults.

2015 College Acceptances Include: Belmont University Clark University Clemson University Honors Drexel University Emerson College George Washington University Lehigh University New York University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Rhodes College Rutgers University St. John’s College Syracuse University Tulane University University of California, Berkeley University of California, Los Angeles University of Maryland Honors, College Park University of North Carolina School of the Arts University of Oregon University of South Carolina Honors University of Southern California University of Virginia University of Wisconsin, Madison Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University

Columbia’s age three through grade 12 independent school where students learn to expect more.

18 3000 south beltline boulevard 803.765.2309 heathwood.org

heathwood.org

CURATED WITH A SOUTHERN EYE DESIGNER CLOTHING FOOTWEAR JEWELRY ACCESSORIES

Left to right: Kensley Mincey, owner; Helen Neskow, associate; Mollie Hobbs, owner; & Stacey Appleby, associate.

welcoming summer

BOLD LOOKS FOR BRIGHT DAYS

610 harden street 803.376.4411 shopcopperpenny.com

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EXPERT CUTS BLOWOUTS PROFESSIONAL COLORING KERATIN TREATMENTS

Integrating old-school glamour with today’s trends, this stylized and eclectic boutique salon believes in embracing what nature gives and making the best of it—achieving optimal results for each individual client.

20 910 harden street 803.779.1811 bombshellbeautystudios.com

“The Distributors mark a return to the values of the classic late 60s and 70s rock bands. Big powerful drums, lead guitar solos, bass that grooves, and earthy vocals.”

Left to right: Ben Irons (guitar), Jay Matheson (bass), Murray Baroody (vocals, guitar), Steve Sancho (drums)

Jay Matheson, The Jam Room

VOICES the jam room The Jam Room records all styles/ genres with equal enthusiasm, and would love to talk with you about making a record! Call 803.787.6908 or email jamroomstudio@gmail.com for more information or to learn about open house events. Stop by weekdays 10 am – 5 pm to check out the newly renovated studio!

Choose Jay Matheson or one of the professional house engineers to record your project.

WORLD-CLASS GEAR MAJOR LABEL CREDITS RECORDING MIXING MASTERING AUDIO ENGINEERING CLASSES AVAILABLE

celebrating his 50th

birthday with the urge to write new material, longtime Columbia singer/ guitarist Murray Baroody wisely enlisted bassist and Jam Room Studio owner Jay Matheson to help make it happen. Joining forces with drummer Steve Sancho and guitarist Ben Irons, this group of four seasoned musicians naturally solidified to form The Distributors.

With a name inspired by Murray’s day job as president of Orangeburg Distributors (a beer distributorship founded 51 years ago by his father, the late “Tootie” Baroody), this band embodies the spirit of “regular guy rock.” Influenced by 1970s bands like Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Rolling Stones, James

Gang, and The Who, this foursome demonstrates its collective experience with every driving beat of their original songs.

Mining their expansive knowledge of rock history for sounds that challenge them, each member brings his unique perspective to the songwriting process. With songs like “Gone” (part rockabilly, part garage-rock), and “Crazy” (with its brief yet irresistible flash of 90s pop-rock), The Distributors have created a self-titled debut album that not only avoids overt influences and period clichés, but also forms an irresistable sound of their very own.

Visit figcolumbia.com/voices to learn—and hear—more.

fig® voices is brought to you in partnership with the jam room 201 south prospect street 803.787.6908 jamroomstudio.com 21

escape the everyday

LOOK & FEEL YOUR BEST

a place to escape the stress of life

OCCO offers peace, balance, and serenity. At OCCO Luxury Spa, they don’t just refresh your body with nail, skin, and massage services, they also re-energize your mind and spirit. Get away from it all—right here in Columbia— and experience rejuvenation redefined.

NAILS + SKIN

SPA PACKAGES

22 1218 pulaski street 803.787.7546 occoluxuryspa.com

MASSAGE + BODY

WAXING

WOMEN’S CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, & SHOES FROM DESIGNER BRANDS INCLUDING CHANEL, GUCCI, 3.1 PHILLIP LIM, KATE SPADE, JIMMY CHOO, LOUIS VUITTON, PRADA, & MORE.

BOUTIQUE & DESIGNER LABELS AT RESALE PRICES

resale shopping

NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

737 saluda avenue 803. 256.3076 shoprevente.com

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DISCOVERING THE

tastes of summer

summer is a great time to get creative when cooling off with refreshing beverages. On a famously hot South Carolina day, you can find Fig® blogger Judah Cannon of Advintage enjoying a white wine from Rioja, Spain or a Rosé from Provence, France.

“Wine regions all over the world are producing unique white wines ideal for summer, and Rosé is more popular than ever, so the selection in Columbia is the largest it’s ever been,” says Judah.

Summer is also a great time to try out your mixology skills.

“My advice is to keep the recipes simple so you don’t have to carry around a bunch of ingredients to the beach, lake, or pool.

For an easy and delicious cocktail, check out Charleston’s own Bittermilk Craft Cocktail Mixers. Available at multiple retailers around Columbia, you literally just add your spirit of choice to the mixer for an instant craft cocktail.”

Advintage Distributing is a South Carolina-based importer and distributor for a number of Columbia’s great local wine shops that can guide and assist you in choosing exactly the right wines this summer.

24 9570 william aiken avenue, ladson 843.225.2005 advintagedistributing.com

MAKE YOUR HOUSE

the perfect home for you

FUNCTIONAL LUXURY To completely renovate an existing home, Westend Interiors collaborated with both the client and a local architect to help revise and plan every step of the way.

830 meeting street, west columbia 803.794.5010 westend-interiors.com

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with more than 25 years of surgical experience, Dr. Reynolds uses minimally invasive procedures to treat varicose and spider veins.

Patients can expect an improvement in leg health and appearance—all for an attainable cost.

experience the difference

SYMPTOM RELIEF COSMETIC & HEALTH BENEFITS PROFESSIONAL & EXPERIENCED STAFF AFFORDABLE

Dr. Neal Reynolds, MD Rachel Payne, FNP

26 1725 devonshire drive 803.753.4817 veincliniconline.com

“Pure Barre is the “I love the intensity and challenge of each class. No matter how often you attend best 55 minutes of my day. classes, you are always challenged.

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“I love the transformation I’ve seen these past 18 months. Pure Barre has become an important part of my life and I’ve never felt better!” cindy palmer

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HANDCRAFTED GOODS

UNIQUE GIFTS

FOSTERING CONNECTEDNESS BETWEEN ARTISTS

PALETTE PARTIES

BRINGING PEOPLE WHO LOVE ART TOGETHER

the

Art of

COMMUNITY GATHERING SPOT

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

28 2911 millwood avenue 803.764.6379 rowgallery.com

being COMMISSIONS ACCEPTED

Social PRIVATE EVENTS FUN PLACE TO BE

ART

ANTIQUES

COLLECTIBLES

JEWELRY

UPCYCLED GIFTS

& MORE!

artistic

eclectic

whimsical A BOUTIQUE FEATURING LOCAL ARTISANS

artistans boutique

30 831 meeting street (across from westend gallery) 803.724.7285 whiterosesc.com

COLUMBIA

HEAR THAT? We’re tuning up Fig®’s Fall Arts & Culture Issue to celebrate the music lovers and music makers of Columbia, South Carolina.

Discover the musicians, venues, performers, and producers that make Columbia’s local scene so authentically original.

Want to be a part of it? Well, that’s music to our ears! for a current listing of five points events

Contact Caroline Quillen Black at caroline@moxiehouse.com to learn more about advertising.

#5after5 #drink5points #eat5points #shop5points

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We asked the people in the know —that’s right, the staff—for the 411 on Columbia’s best eateries.

FOODIE

116 WINE & ESPRESSO BAR

CELLAR ON GREENE

MICHAEL’S CAFÉ

What is one of your favorite recommendations?

What’s the best way to enjoy your wine list?

What’s the best seat in the house?

Any tips on how to get it?

“We love the Huevos Rellenos—it’s our take on a deviled egg that my wife and I had in Spain. It’s a local Wil-Moore Farms egg that we fill with the whipped egg yolk, romesco sauce, smoky paprika, and top with a grilled piece of tuna. I usually have to talk people into ordering it, but then they get it every time they come back.”

BOURBON What is one of the most underrated items on your menu?

“I don’t think people realize the unique, rare special selections of bourbon and whiskey we have. As far as underrated food, it would have to be the Biscuit of Champions at our Sunday brunch.”

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“You can buy a bottle of wine in our retail shop and pay a small corkage fee to drink it at your table, expanding the wine list by 100 at least!”

IL GIORGIONE What is one of your signature menu items?

“The signature item at Il Giorgione Pizzeria & Wine Bar (Gio’s) is the fresh house-made mozzarella cheese. George makes the cheese fresh every morning and, to our knowledge, there is no other place in Columbia where you can get same-day fresh mozzarella cheese. As a result, one of the favorite server recommendations is the Caprese Salad, which features the housemade mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil from our herb garden.”

“Best seat would be the community table, right in the middle of everything.

Get there early or call ahead and reserve it for a large party.”

Are there any off-menu items readers should know about?

“Always, always ask if there is a Main Street special available. Our cooks love to experiment with food and they come up with interesting dishes throughout the week. If the staff likes it, we put on the menu for the day!”

Learn what to order,

where to sit, and how to make the most of your dining experience.

MOTOR SUPPLY CO. What’s the best seat in the house?

Any tips on how to get it?

“For the total Motor insider experience, grab the leftmost seats at the bar at 5:30 sharp when the restaurant opens and enjoy personalized ‘cocktail concierge’ service from head barman Josh Streetman as well as a chance to chat with Chef Wes Fulmer as he comes and goes from the kitchen, of which you’ve got the best view in the house.”

MR. FRIENDLY’S hat is one of the favorite server W recommendations?

“The ‘French Quarter’ Pimento Cheese Skillet with toasted ciabatta bread. This is the pimento cheese that tops our most popular dinner item—the bacon wrapped angus filet.

People always rave about it, but not everyone knows they can get it as an appetizer!”

OAK TABLE What’s the best seat in the house?

“The Bar with the direct view of the State House and you can just walk in!” hat are some favorite server W recommendations?

“Try the Scallops appetizer and Butterscotch Bread Pudding dessert.”

Get the inside scoop on some of our favorite restaurants.

ROSSO Are there any new menu items we should know about?

“Yes, we have recently added Crispy Fried Artichokes with Bacon Jam, a great Summer Panzanella Salad with Buratta Cheese, and Creamy Mozzarella Fritters.”

SOLSTICE What’s the best seat in the house?

“Request table 1 when making your reservation. It’s a cozy table nestled in the corner of the bar that’s intimate enough for date night, but with a view of the entire restaurant.”

SPOTTED SALAMANDER CAFÉ

What is one of your favorite recommendations?

“The Spotted Salad is the best salad ever!”

What was your food and decor inspired by?

“Simple Southern goodness.”

ROSSO

SWEET CREAM CO.

What’s the best seat in the house?

Any tips on how to get it?

Are there any hidden items on your menu?

“Table 52—the center booth. Reserve it well in advance by name. It seats up to five, but 2-4 is best.”

“A special-special. It’s a milkshake made with our iced coffee as the base instead of milk.”

Visit figcolumbia.com for even more Fig® Foodie Insider tips!

VISIT OUR NEW CAFE FOR LUNCH! MON-FRI FROM 11 AM – 2:30 PM FULL-SERVICE CATERING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE FRESH, LOCAL INGREDIENTS DELIVERY & DROP OFF CUSTOM MENUS

southern charm

FOR SUMMER CELEBRATIONS WEDDINGS CORPORATE EVENTS PRIVATE DINNERS WEDDING & BABY SHOWERS ANNIVERSARY PARTIES 34 1531 richland street 803.556.2197 spottedsalamandercatering.com

HA N DC RA F T E D

...one small batch at a time.

HANDCRAFTED SMALL BATCH ICE CREAM USING NATURAL & LOCAL INGREDIENTS—MADE IN COLUMBIA, SC. Boundaries need to be pushed and ice cream flavors should not be limited to those of a grocery store, but rival anything found on the menu of a five-star restaurant. We use rosemary, cardamom, fresh blackberries, and organic dairy because great ingredients inspire creativity.

Come in and experience ice cream for the first time.

1627 main street

803.251.3311 sweetcreamcompany.com

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a pizzeria & wine bar

serving authentic Italian cuisine, including house-made mozzarella cheese, made fresh daily.

al fresco works of art

Il Giorgione SERVING LUNCH & DINNER

HAPPY HOUR: 4 – 7 PM TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: $5 MARTINIS THURSDAY & FRIDAY: $15 PITCHERS OF BELLINI TUESDAY – FRIDAY: $1 OFF BEER/WINE GLASS, $3 OFF WINE BOTTLE LUNCH & DINNER: WEDNESDAY–FRIDAY DINNER: TUESDAY, SATURDAY

36 2406 devine street 803.521.5063 ilgiorgione.com

MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF CATERING EVENTS, INTIMATE DINNERS, ELEGANT WEDDINGS, & CORPORATE GALAS

perfection

WITH EVERY PLATE Whether you’re hosting dinner for eight or 8,000, each plate is handcrafted with only the most thoughtfully-selected local ingredients.

Visit thesouthernway.com to learn more about our venues and view online menus.

c atering

fine fare rooted in southern tradition EST.

1982

100 east exchange place 803.783.1061 thesouthernway.com

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COLUMBIA’S FIRST CREATE YOUR OWN SIX-PACK OF UNIQUE BREWS

40 2706 devine street

craft beer shop

12 ROTATING TAPS SERVING LOCAL AND SPECIALTY CRAFT BEER

803.764.2575 craftanddraftbeer.com

EVENTS

“ The greatest thing about the art of butchering is that regardless if it is the same animal, each part breaks down differently every time.� executive chef todd woods REGIONALLY-SOURCED INGREDIENTS

A SEASONALLY-DRIVEN MENU

located in the heart of downtown columbia, the Oak Table serves modern American cuisine with a high level of hospitality, service, and excellence inspired by its Charleston sister restaurants, Oak Steakhouse and The Macintosh. The Oak Table highlights regionally-sourced ingredients and a seasonally-driven menu featuring classic American staples, from steak to seafood.

1221 main street 803.563.5066 theoaktablesc.com

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traditional southern food WITH A twist solstice prides itself on preparing seasonal cuisine, providing professional yet casual service, and featuring an extensive wine list. An ever-changing menu with daily lunch and dinner specials means there’s always something new to try.

cellar on greene has hundreds of wines from around the world awaiting thirsty customers. And because it’s always nice to try before you buy— there are always over 30 wines open and ready for you to taste, just to make sure it’s what you are in the mood for.

mr. friendly’s has been serving New Southern Cuisine since 1995 in a sophisticated, yet casual environment using only the freshest ingredients and simple preparations. The concept is simple: great food, great service, and great wine!

841-4 sparkleberry lane, columbia 29229 803.788.6966 solsticekitchen.com

2001-d greene street, columbia 29205 803.343.3303 cellarongreene.com

2001-a greene street, columbia 29205 803.254.7828 mrfriendlys.com

motor supply co. bistro

has been serving fresh, local, and diverse dishes in the heart of the historic Congaree Vista since 1989. You’ll find a menu that changes daily for lunch and dinner, offering something new and delicious every time you come through the door.

always different always delicious

920 gervais street 803.256.6687 motorsupplycobistro.com

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CRAFT BEERS TASTING ROOM SEASONAL BREWS BREWERY TOURS DOG-FRIENDLY GROWLERS

WORKING CLASS ROOTS River Rat Brewery is named for the three rivers that run through our city, and the working-class men who labored on the canal here more than a century ago.

In their honor, River Rat set out to create craft beers that would satisfy anyone after a long day’s work.

44 1231 shop road 803.724.5712 riverratbrewery.com

Earrings by Eileen Sutton

best of the brunch

WEARABLE

works of art

THOUGHTFUL FOOD. LOCAL INGREDIENTS.

Necklace by Jocelyn Chateauvert

FINE ART ANTIQUES HANDCRAFTED ITEMS JEWELRY 118 state street, west columbia 803.207.9265 gallerywestcolumbia.com

LOCAL INGREDIENTS

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

PRIVATE EVENTS AT 116 & GALLERY WEST ECLECTIC BEER & WINE SAVORY SOIRÉES IN YOUR HOME COLUMBIA’S BEST BRUNCH! 116 state street, west columbia 803.791.5663 116state.com

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ALL STYLES OF CUISINE FOR ANY TYPE OF EVENT Scott Hall Catering and Event Design is a full service catering company that provides innovative and responsible event cuisine, design and service, when the same old, same old just isn’t enough.

46 221 corley mill road 803.957.1818 corleymillhouse.com | scotthallcatering.com

Scott and his family own the historic Corley Mill House and Garden event venue, which features a working farm and catering kitchen, just 10 minutes from downtown Columbia.

CELEBRATE ALL THINGS MADE IN SOUTH CAROLINA

from farm to gallery

farm to gallery makers dinner : thursday, july 30 Join the State Museum during a one-of-a-kind dining experience celebrating craft at its finest. In conjunction with the Carolina Makers art exhibition, the museum will host the first ever Farm to Gallery Makers Dinner nestled in the middle of the exhibition gallery.

Imagine dining on locally grown foods, sipping locally sourced beverages—all surrounded by the masterful works of South Carolinian artisans and craftspeople. Guests will enjoy live music and dine on handmade pottery and tables created strictly for this unique dinner. To create a lasting memory, dinner guests will take home the handcrafted plate they eat on during the experience. 6:30–9:30 pm.

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OPEN 7 AM – 10 PM DAILY

BREAKFAST, LUNCH, & DINNER

FULL-SERVICE BAR

CATERING FOR EVENTS OF ALL SIZES

michaels

columbia gathers

AT MICHAEL’S

find your lunchtime favorite on Michael’s extensive casual menu and grab a seat the community table (pictured above)—you’ll be in great company.

48 1620 main street 803.726.2233 michaelscafecatering.com

the new frame of mind is here. seen it yet?

140 State Street, West Columbia

Frame of Mind is open in a bigger, fresh new urban location.

Browse and try on Columbia’s hottest selection of quality ophthalmic, fashion-forward frames and sunglasses.

stay cool IN COLUMBIA

Mark Plessinger, owner, wears Matsuda M3011.

COLUMBIA’S SOURCE FOR UNIQUE, HANDMADE EYEWEAR

ART GALLERY

STYLISH SUNGLASSES

new location! 140 state street, west columbia 803.988.1065 artofeyewear.com

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A DIVERSE MIX OF LOCAL , REGIONAL , AND NATIONAL RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS

COLUMBIA’S ULTIMATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

32° A YOGURT BAR ANTHROPOLOGIE BEVELLO CHICO’S CHIPOTLE FAB’RIK FOLLINE VISION CENTER FRANCESCA’S THE FRESH MARKET GARNER’S NATURAL LIFE GWEN RAWLS SHOES IVY & LEO JACK & JANE SPORT J.CREW JOS. A. BANK LOFT MACK HOME MICHAEL’S JEWELRY THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE PUBLIX ROSSO TRATTORIA ITALIA SCOUT & MOLLY’S SOMA INTIMATES STARBUCKS STEIN MART TAZZA KITCHEN URBAN NIRVANA URBAN NIRVANA HAIR

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ANNIE GRIFFIN MOSCHINO GIVENCHY MOLLYBEADS REBECCA MINKOFF MILLY NANETTE LEPORE & MORE

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SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY H SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 H 7:00 P.M.

RUN, WALK, HONOR OUR HEROES • Register at T2TRun.org

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authentic ROSEWOOD DAIRY BAR rosewood dairy bar is the quintessential summer spot for all ages. Families walk there after dinner for dipped cones. Teens with newly minted drivers licenses pull in for burgers before heading to a movie. And a bucket of their unparalleled fried chicken is the perfect entree for anyone to pick up when it’s just too hot to cook, and you sure are hungry for an old-time favorite.

But the Dairy Bar isn’t just a summer fling.

During the school year, the lot is flooded with students when Hand Middle or Dreher

High School has a half-day. The soccer crowd from Owens Field takes over in the fall, filling the place every Saturday. In the spring, little league teams meet for endof-season parties, or fries and milkshakes after a regular game. When the Gamecocks are playing at Williams Brice, the lines for tailgate food are long, but cheerful.

Every day after school, a few mini vans can be spotted in the parking lot, full of lucky kids who were very, very good this week. There’s a treat for everyone, from the perfect pimento cheese burger to a

chocolate cone, dipped in butterscotch and covered in nuts.

Open since 1942, not too much has changed over the years at the Dairy Bar. Proving there will always be a place for easy restaurants that serve the classics, the Rosewood Dairy Bar has been a neighborhood favorite for a long time— because a good milkshake will always be exactly what someone’s craving.

Visit Rosewood Dairy Bar this summer at 3003 Rosewood Drive. figcolumbia.com

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Mark G. Blaskis, M.D., Annette Lynn, M.D., Long Quan, M.D., Ph.D., Ann Harriott Ervin M.D.

skin + care

KEEPING COLUMBIA HEALTHY & BEAUTIFUL

the board-certified dermatologists and their assistants at Carolinas Dermatology Group provide care for both common and rare problems of skin, hair, and nails. Services include all areas in medical and surgical dermatology, including dermatopathology, Mohs micrographic surgery, and cosmetic dermatology.

The skin is the largest organ of the body and the most visible part of your body. Helping you take care of it is important.

VISIT OUR SECOND LOCATION AT 1929 MOUNTAIN LAUREL COURT SUITE A, FLORENCE SC 54 1706 st julian place 803.771.7506 carolinasdermatology.com

perfect settings

FOR A WELL-STYLED SUMMER

GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS

UNIQUE GIFTS HOME DECOR & ACCESSORIES

PERSONALIZED STATIONERY & INVITATIONS

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SUMMER FUN is here!

GOING TO THE BEACH?

Take a summer sugar cookie box with you to share!

Choose from: STARS & STRIPES BOX • LOWCOUNTRY BOIL BOX • BEACH BOX 56 7703 saint andrews road, irmo 803.407.3603 blueflour.com

food for thought MEET THE BLOGGERS

These Columbia foodies have something to say! (But first, one last piece of watermelon...)

Read more of their thoughts on eating local at figcolumbia.com.

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summer’s guilty pleasure

favorite summer food

when it’s too hot to cook

“Summer is filled with opportunities for guilty pleasures. Maybe that’s why I love it so much. But making (and then eating) buttermilk ice cream is well worth buying a churn and taking time to do it yourself.”

“I want snack-y stuff: my husband’s guacamole, DiPrato’s pimento cheese, kettle corn from Soda City, fruit...

“Too hot to cook? Go jump in the pool/lake/ocean and cool off.

If there’s no water nearby, have another beer. If there’s no beer?

Go get some.”

favorite summer beverage “I am in love with putting some basil in a cold jug of sweet tea.

That added flavor makes an already refreshing beverage that much more refreshing. And let’s be honest... alcohol can be added.”

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Summer is also chicken salad weather. I like the sweet variety, with some kind of fruit and pecans, and I’ve kept a mental ranking of all of the chicken salads in Columbia over the years. Restaurants have closed and recipes have changed, but Rosewood Market’s cranberry chicken salad has consistently remained in my top 5.”

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favorite summer produce “My three-year-old son loves watermelon, so we’re growing watermelons in our backyard from seed this year. Right now they’re in little tiny cups on the windowsill. In a few weeks, we’ll transplant them to the backyard. In a few months, they’ll be enormous.”

Fig® social channels are a great resource for updates on local events, blogs, and all things Columbia, South Carolina!

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the best of both worlds bringing a wealth of experience to their new partnership, Dana and Jack Wolfe of Wolfe Company and Steve Taylor of Preferred Properties have merged to form Wolfe & Taylor. With Steve handling property management, and Dana and Jack focusing on real estate sales, this trio heads up a company of brokers, agents, and managers perfectly positioned to meet all your real estate needs.

Dana Wolfe, Jack Wolfe, & Steve Taylor

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1216 pickens street 803.771.4567 wolfeandtaylor.com

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MAKING IT

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Midland Mortgage makes it possible every day with their prompt personal service, professional and experienced loan officers, and knowledgeable staff. Midland Mortgage guarantees competitive rates with a wide variety of mortgage options to meet every buyer’s specific needs.

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CAREGIVER/COMPANION SERVICES

LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP

CERTIFIED CASE MANAGEMENT

companions

FOR A VIBRANT LIFE

caregiver/companion services offer various levels of care for individuals, with coverage ranging from a few hours a week up to 24/7 assistance.

Photo captured at Row Gallery.

locally-owned and operated in the Midlands since 1997, Senior Matters is the

premier provider of geriatric and disability case management, legal guardianship, and caregiver/companion services in South Carolina. Senior Matters works to maintain the well-being, independence, and dignity of elders and dependent adults. With advanced training, education, and experience in gerontology, social work, nursing and/or counseling, the team at Senior Matters meets the needs and problems of those who need care, as well as the families caring for them.

60 2711 middleburg drive, suite 201 803.779.1181 seniormatters.com

look for the official seal

Y0u’ll know you’re getting the freshest, tastiest, locally-grown and produced products. Learn more about the state’s products and the South Carolinians who grow, harvest, and process them at certifiedscgrown.com.

it’s a matter of taste BUY CERTIFIED SOUTH CAROLINA PRODUCE AT THE STATE FARMERS MARKET!

market hours monday – saturday 6 am – 9 pm sunday 12 – 6 pm

CERTIFIED SC GROWN whether you’re in need of bushels of peaches to make your family-famous jam or working out that green thumb and looking to add some colorful florals to your landscape, you’ll find it all at the South Carolina State Farmers Market.

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summer loving

LOCAL EVENTS FOR THE FAMOUSLY HOT JUNE JUNE 12 – SEPTEMBER 13 From Marilyn to Mao: Andy Warhol’s Famous Faces Columbia Museum of Art. A thematically-focused look at Andy Warhol’s influential screen prints, this exhibition celebrates the Mao Suite, an anonymous gift to the CMA of the complete set of Warhol’s 10 silkscreens of Chairman Mao Zedong. columbiamuseum.org JUNE 25, JULY 23, AUGUST 27 Five After Five Five Points. A free and family friendly outdoor concert series, Five After Five also features food, arts & crafts, local beer, and a neighborhood wine walk. Concerts take place at the Five Points fountain, from 6:30 – 10 pm, and parking is free after 6 pm. fivepointscolumbia.com JUNE 27 Family Tree on the River Festival A family fun event at the Columbia Riverwalk designed to bring families together. There will be plenty of events, from crafts to a pet parade, that are guaranteed to make the whole family happy. angeloakproductions.com

JULY JULY 2, AUGUST 6 First Thursdays on Main Enjoy a night out on the revitalized Main Street from 6 – 9 pm for our city’s monthly art festival. citycentercolumbia.sc JULY 4 Lake Murray Boat Parade and Fireworks Celebration Come out and watch over 150 boats attempt to break a Guinness World Record, and then stick around for the annual fireworks display. lakemurraycountry.com

JULY 18 Tasty Tomato Festival Celebrate the great flavor of local tomatoes and old time fun at Columbia’s premier summer festival. Presented by Sustainable Midlands at City Roots, tomato tasting, live music, and a craft beer garden are just a few of the great things in store. tastytomatofestival.com Sponsored by JULY 30 Farm to Gallery Makers Dinner Join the State Museum during a one-of-a-kind dining experience celebrating craft at its finest.

In conjunction with the Carolina Makers art exhibition, the museum will host the first ever Farm to Gallery dinner nestled in the middle of the exhibition gallery. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. scmuseum.org

AUGUST AUGUST 7 Arts & Draughts Columbia Museum of Art. Art, drink, and be happy! Arts & Draughts is a fun, raucous night at the museum with local music, DIY art projects, and more. While you’re there, check out the exhibition, From Marilyn to Mao. Only $9! ($5 if you’re a CMA member.) columbiamuseum.org AUGUST 29 Cromer’s 80th Birthday Celebration Come out to celebrate Cromer’s 80th birthday with a day filled with fun! Bring the whole family to see the vintage car show, bounce houses, treats, and more. cromers.com

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SATURDAY, JULY 18

Columbia’s premier summer festival celebrating the great local flavor of the tomato with old time festival fun.

4 - 9 pm City Roots Urban Farm 1005 Airport Boulevard Located in the Rosewood Neighborhood.

Celebrate the great local flavor of the tomato with old time fun at Columbia’s premier summer festival.

craft beer garden farm tours children’s activities and games heirloom tomato tasting live music on two stages

sponsored by find information and tickets at tastytomatofestival.com