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INTRODUCING THE COLUMBIA ORIGINALS
The Columbia Originals is an organization
dedicated to promoting and preserving Columbia’s vibrant independent
restaurant scene. We have a passionate
desire to celebrate and preserve our community's culinary “sense of
being”.
The organization
is now accepting applications for new member restaurants.
Please contact James Machino for more information:
(803) 404-8033 and james@columbiaoriginals.com
FEATURED RECIPE
Fresh Artichokes from Motor Supply Company
Posted: 7/3/09
First, cut off the top about an inch and a half down with a very sharp knife. Scrape away at the stems with a vegetable peeler.
The Columbia Originals is pleased to welcome its newest member, Conrad's.
Don't forget to use your Columbia Originals rewards card when visiting this location!
WHAT'S COOKIN'
See what's going on at Columbia's best independent restaurants
FEATURED CHEF
Executive Chef Randy Niswander from Conrad's
Posted: 6/1/2010
Executive Chef Randy Niswander is new to the Columbia area. Randy comes from a small town in northern Michigan called Harbor Springs. H...more info
WHY EAT ORIGINAL?
Local, independently operated restaurants provide the soul and distinctive flavours of
food that help define a sense of place. We create unique menu items that are original to
Columbia and South Carolina.
Click Here for a Google Map of Our Restaurants
We are your neighbors! Were truly a part of your community. Were quick to donate our time,
our facilities, our food and our staff to help local fundraising projects. We work to keep
our local economy strong and reinvest for the future.
The restaurant business is our passion. Our restaurants vary from white tablecloth and
upscale casual to sandwich shops and pizza parlors. We live our business, breathe it,
work in it and play in it. We love the art of presentation and the look of surprise on
your face when our plates come to your table. We strive for perfection in every recipe,
every dish and every table setting. We feel its our duty to support sustainable agriculture
and incorporate the freshest local ingredients into our offerings.