McAlister’s Deli at 10254 Two Notch Road in northeast Columbia provided free cookie gift cards (redeemable for one giant cookie) for each of the 20-plus Richland County deputy sheriffs who rang the bells for the Salvation Army’s kettle campaign this past Christmas season. The deputies, including Sheriff Leon Lott, setContinue Reading

Luzianna Purchase recently opened its doors at 7011 St.Andrews Road in the Murraywood Shopping Centre. Introducing charcuterie and PO-boys, the New Orleans-inspired Cajun/Creole foods include specialty salads, sweets, veggies, hummus, meats, cheeses and specialties. Mary Katherine and Thomas Grimoskas had a vision to bring the blend of Nawlins cuisine toContinue Reading

Cox Family BBQ recently opened its doors at 7709 St. Andrews Road in Shoppers Walk presenting classic BBQ dishes and sides for carry out. Brian and Angie Cox have listed with all the delivery apps making it easy and rewarding when ordering food online or call in your orders atContinue Reading

The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has changed the name of its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to “Summer Break Café.” The program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides free meals for youth and teens 18 and under during the summer months, June to August.Continue Reading

The Art of Charcuterie at Celeb Studio is the concept of healthy eating or snacking in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing and deliciously appetizing. Celeb Studio provides several size Charcuterie Boards designed to fit every need from bridal/baby showers, birthday parties, graduation or retirement celebrations, and most any occasion.Continue Reading

The Lexington County Public Library will kick off their adult summer reading events by hosting a virtual live conversation with New York Times Best-Selling author Chef Jeff Henderson June 1 at 6:30 pm. The creator of Food Network’s reality series, The Chef Jeff Project, host of Family Style with ChefContinue Reading

The Irmo Outreach Committee will be hosting a Food Truck Friday event May 28, at the Irmo Town Park. The event will take place from 6 to 9 pm. Local artisans and others interested in setting up tables or booths at the event are invited to complete the vendor formContinue Reading

Two Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been selected to compete in the South Carolina Farm to School Junior Chef Competition. The competition, hosted by the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, features several school districts across the state. Culinary teams consist of two toContinue Reading