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.
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.
FEATURED CHEF
Executive Chef Thomas Sedio from Villa Tronco
Posted: 7/1/2009
Born in Philly, I grew up cooking traditional Italian dishes with my mother. I worked to put myself through training at the well known culina...more info
WHY EAT ORIGINAL?
