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Authentic: Erin Curtis

For the Common Ground issue of Fig Columbia, we’re celebrating the small businesses, cuisines, and public spaces that bind us, weaving shared experiences and connections throughout our community. And there’s no event or initiative in Columbia that embodies the mission of this issue more than Soda City Market.

Food & Drink

Family-Friendly Eats in Columbia

A successful family dinner requires more than just a good meal. These local spots offer the food, atmosphere, and entertainment that keep both kids and parents coming back.

Food & Drink

All About the Ambiance

Outdoor dining season has arrived, and with so many great options to choose from, we've rounded up a few of our favorites. Whether you're looking for the perfect setting for an intimate dinner, a slow morning with coffee, or scenic views, you'll find it all in Columbia.

Things to Do

Summer Fun Has Just Begun

Summer is officially underway and there is plenty of fun to be had. Spend your days exploring the arts, culture, and history of Columbia.

Food & Drink

The Best Scoops in Columbia

Nothing beats ice cream on a hot summer day. Here are a few of our favorite spots in Columbia to keep you cool this summer.

Food & Drink

A Guide to Columbia’s Biergartens

Long after the workday ends, Columbia's biergartens come to life. These local favorites offer the perfect backdrop for catching up with friends and settling into a summer evening.

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Date Night by Design

Not every date night looks the same. Whether the evening calls for dinner and drinks, live music, a little friendly competition or something sweet to share, Columbia offers plenty of ways to design a night that feels just right.

Food & Drink

Picnic Season Starts Here

A memorable picnic is about more than what's in the basket. From stylish picnic essentials to local treats, here's how to build the perfect picnic in Columbia.

Community Interest

Authentic: Zora Capers

Columbia has a way of inspiring its determined dreamers, and for Zora Capers, Columbia is the perfect backdrop for helping others grow—both in fitness and in life.

Community Interest

Social Mission: Good Samaritan Clinic

With ever-increasing costs and financial barriers to medical care, we’re extremely proud to feature the Good Samaritan Clinic as our 2026 Social Mission partner.

Health & Wellness

Spring into Motion

Whether your idea of movement is breaking a sweat at your local gym, exploring the scenic trails and waterways of the Midlands, or trying something new just for fun, Columbia has endless ways to get up, get out, and feel alive this season.

Local Services

A Season for Supporting Local

We caught up with City Manager, Teresa Wilson, who shares the importance of shopping local and uplifting the small businesses here in Columbia.

Shopping & Retail

Spring Outfitting in Columbia

From chic staples to playful accessories, here are some of our favorite Columbia boutiques to check out this spring.

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