Cat naps are for everyone even for Papa’s Cat Café staff in downtown Columbia. This week, Papa’s Cat Café posted to Facebook announcing a temporary closure. The café, located at 14 S. 2nd St. closed its doors on Monday, saying it won’t reopen until Aug. 3. Employees say any communication with the café and its […]
Next week Nourish Café & Market is hosting a farm-to-table wine dinner for community members to enjoy. The event is set for Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at Nourish Café. Due to the small venue, employees are asking people to call and sign up before attending. The event will include an organic, locally sourced […]
If Murry’s is one of your favorites in Columbia, make sure to stop by before it closes for a week. Starting Monday, Murry’s will be closed through Sunday, July 24. This comes after the restaurant was closed for the July 4 holiday. An employee at Murry’s said this weeklong break happens every year, giving workers […]
Tonight, community members will have a chance to raise money for a good cause while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and paired cheeses. The Rotary Club of Columbia is hosting the fundraiser to benefit Step Up! at DogMaster Distillery at 6 p.m. tonight. The fundraiser will include tasting handcrafted cocktails and several cheeses that pair well with […]
Photos by L.G. Patterson It’s been nearly six years since Shelly La Fata held a pop-up event at Cafe Berlin, selling giant, hand-made toasted ravioli and marking the official start of Pasta La Fata. And after several phases, from pop-up to community kitchen, the business is making a new home in a permanent location. Pasta […]
Bring your children to the Community Pop Up Park in the Loop on Sunday to enjoy a little brunch at the STEAM Bus Brunch. Set for 10 a.m.-noon Sunday at the park between Crazy Good Burritos and Dave Griggs Flooring America, the event will include STEM activities for children of all ages that include robots […]
Not sure what to do for dinner tonight? The Columbia Farmers Market may have the answer. From 3-7 p.m. today, you can stop by the market at 1769 W. Ash St. where vendors will be set up selling fresh goods. And because it’s the fourth Wednesday of the month, there also will be a Food […]
Crazy Good Burritos is taking a small break after this week. The restaurant on the Business Loop announced on its social media that it would be closed starting June 26 and reopen on July 5. The closure is part of two scheduled breaks for the restaurant and its staff, with the other slated for the […]
With a new restaurant moving in nearby, the Beet Box is breaking out the welcome wagon. Or in this case, welcome party. Beet Box is partnering with Irene’s BBQ, which recently announced plans to open a physical location in Columbia’s Arcade District, for a “There Goes the Neighborhood” patio party at Beet Box. Set for 6-10 […]
Wise Guy’s Pizza and McNally’s Irish Pub are under new ownership after John Crum and Carol Anderson Crum sold the businesses to Cameron and Megan Orscheln. The sale was announced on the McNally’s Irish Pub Facebook page on June 1 by the Crums, who first opened McNally’s in 1998. In 2004, the couple purchased Wise […]
Ben Hamrah and Amanda Elliott, owners of Beet Box located on Fay Street and pictured above, will soon be taking over Hoss’s Market and Rotisserie. According to the new owners, Hoss’s will continue to have its own identity and not be seen as “Beet Box 2.” In an Inside Columbia article depicting Columbia’s dining scene, […]
A popular pop-up is planning a move to its own brick-and-mortar location this fall. Formerly known as Barbacoas del Notre, this Barred Owl Butcher & Table-connected pop-up recently announced a new name, Irene’s BBQ, logo and plans for a physical location in Columbia’s Arcade District. The barbecue pop-up began in late 2019, allowing Tim Eisenhauer […]
As staffing issues continue nearly everywhere, Columbia restaurants are having to make some changes. 44 Stone announced a temporary change to its business hours due to a staffing shortage. The new hours, which effectively cut Tuesday lunch service, can be found at the 44 Stone website or Facebook page. Earlier this month, Top Ten Wines […]
A new seafood spot is open in downtown Columbia. Krustaceans Seafood held its grand opening Friday at its new location at 22 N. 9th St. The fast-casual seafood restaurant offers a variety of specialty fried seafood dishes and a low country seafood boil, as well as frozen daiquiris. Learn more about the new spot by […]
Love a good burger? While there’s already quite a few options for a meaty bite in Columbia, Billiards on Broadway is expanding that selection with new featured burgers. These burgers are not on the regular menu at Billiards, instead detailed on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The first featured offering, announced last week, is the cowboy […]
Arris’ Pizza in Columbia has temporarily closed its doors. The pizza spot on East Green Meadows Road announced on social media that it would be closed from Tuesday, May 24, until Tuesday, May 31. The restaurant, which has locations in Jefferson City, Springfield and Republic, typically closes to allow staff to take a break.
Taco fans may want to head to 44 Canteen this weekend for the return of a past favorite. 44 Canteen announced on its Facebook page that it was bringing back its walking steak tacos to the menu, starting Saturday. The walking steak tacos feature IPA marinated steak, Valentina-butter sauce, chihuahua cheese, salsa fresca, crema, cilantro, […]
Are you a fan of pies? A pie expert or connoisseur? It’s time to put those taste buds to the test! Peggy Jean’s Pies is hosting an Epic Pie Tasting on May 26. Here’s how it works: After purchasing a ticket, you’ll swing by Peggy Jean’s between 2-6 p.m. May 26 to pick up your […]
Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux is moving into Columbia with a planned opening later this year. The Louisiana-based chain, co-owned by NFL quarterback Drew Brees, offers Cajun-inspired game day fare and is going into a Lindner property at 541 Broadway Bluffs Drive. While a specific opening date has not been announced, company officials said it will […]
Staffing issues are continuing across the country, and one local spot has announced a change in hours because of it. Top Ten Wines announced late last week that staffing issues have caused a schedule change and the wine bar will no longer be open Monday through Thursday. Instead, at least for the short term, the […]
