We’ve been fishing around and Cola is swimming in sushi. From trendy menus to laidback atmospheres, we’ve rounded up some top spots to score sushi. Date night dining Camon Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, 1332 Assembly St.
Camon is a great spot to take your date when you want to make it o-fish-al. It has been described as a “little corner of Japan” + was one of Columbia's first sushi restaurants. Pro tip — try the Lifesaver roll and split a bottle of MomoKawa Pearl Nigori Genshu Sake with your date. |
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Get a full plate of sushi + sashimi from Suishaya Restaurant to try everything. | Photo by @boxwithstrings |
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Impress the foodies Suishaya Restaurant, 1516 Ellie Dr.
Suishaya has premier sushi + service. The fresh Rainbow Maki will have those with even the most particular of palettes saying, “That’s some good fish.” Oh, and the Golden Dragon Maki is a must-try. |
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A sushi roll from Tsunami Vista. If you can handle it, add some wasabi. | Photo by @twinhickseats |
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Celebrate with sushi Tsunami Vista, 700 Gervais St.
Tsunami is the perfect place to maki the moment special. It offers a vast selection of handcrafted rolls as well as Hibachi dishes + noodle entrees. Aka — there’s a little something for everyone in your party to enjoy.
Bang for your buck
Red Bowl Asian Bistro, Village at Sand Hill 481-11 Town Center Pl.
Who says sushi has to be expensive? Check out Red Bowl’s lunch sushi specials. You can get two rolls + and your choice of miso soup or salad for $10.25. Pro tip — try the Fantasy roll or the Crunchy roll.
Tako-bout takeout Sushi and Hibachi To Go, 1100 Elmwood Ave.
Stay in with your sashimi and try Sushi and Hibachi To Go. This local restaurant has a large menu with both sushi + Hibachi options. Get a sushi combo plate if you're sharing with a friend. Pro tip — order ahead via the online portal + skip the line. Want more? We Hibachu. Click the link below for four more local sushi locations around Cola. |
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American Red Cross Adult + Pediatric First Aid | Mon., May 9 | 6 p.m. | Hampton Inn | $90 | This blended learning course equips students to care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children + infants. 🏥
Tuesday Wednesday - Tom Segura: I’m Coming Everywhere Tour | Wed., May 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Township Auditorium | $37.5+ | The Cincinnati comedian is one of the top-selling touring acts in the world.
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Wine Wednesday + Terrarium in a Bottle | Wed., May 11 | 6:30-8 p.m. | PlantHouse Columbia, 702 Cross Hill Rd. | $35 | Create your own upcycled masterpiece while you sip. 🍷
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Tropical Terrarium Workshop | Wed., May 11 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Gardener's Outpost, 1211 Franklin St, Columbia SC, 29201 | $35 | A hands-on terrarium crafting workshop with two-inch tropical plants. 🪴
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Power of the Purse | Fri., May 20 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St. | $75 in advance; $85 at the door | Enjoy live music and an auction featuring unique designer handbags + other specialty items hosted by the Junior League of Columbia and Women in Philanthropy, with proceeds benefiting women and children's causes in our community. *
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The LexWell e-newsletter will keep you in-the-know on the latest in health + wellness. | Photo provided by Lexington Medical Center |
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With a multitude of health-related topics + up-to-date news, Lexington Medical Center’s new LexWell e-newsletter delivers helpful information right to your inbox monthly. In LexWell newsletters, you will find: - Relevant articles with health tips + more
- Updates to programs and services
- Information on new providers
- Hospital/network news
To stay in the know about news + topics that can keep you and your loved ones healthy, sign up for the LexWell e-Newsletter.* |
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Weather - 76º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Announced -
The Columbia Fireflies and South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra announced a second Fireworks with the Phil event. The colorful display will take place at Segra Park on Sat., July 2. The outdoor event features a patriotic concert, a fireworks finale + an all you can eat buffet. Tickets go on sale Thurs., May 12. 🎆
Theater -
The Township Auditorium will host Dancing with the Palmetto State Stars to kick off the 85th anniversary week of Miss South Carolina. On Sat., June 18, 20 couples from around the state will compete in a showdown of tango, salsa, shag + foxtrot to raise scholarship funds for young SC women. 💃
Award -
Columbia Chamber presented Modern Exterminating with the Impact Award for Small Business of the Year. The award recognizes significant achievements + economic growth that benefits the business community. The family-owned business is the longest-standing independent pest control company in the Midlands. 🏆
Shop -
Revent Luxury Resale celebrated 30 years of business this past weekend. The boutique in Five Points honored the occasion with a special ceremony at its storefront (737 Saluda Ave.) Check it out in person or shop online for new items every day.
Civic -
The City of West Columbia encourages the community to participate in a city-wide litter pickup event taking place on Sat., May 14. Citizens are encouraged to participate to help keep the west side the best side. Volunteers should plan to bring pick-up sticks, gloves + vests. All other equipment will be provided. 🚮
Cause -
Soda Citizens are invited to take part in a
bowling tournament fundraiser hosted by The Grand on Wed., May 18.
Teams of two will pay $40 to participate and proceeds from this event will support Education Equals Hope’s upcoming mission trip to Ecuador. 🎳
Try This -
Transmission Arcade on Main Street invites you to join its C.R.A.P. League — also known as the Casual Recreational Amateur Pinball League. It starts on Wed., May 18 + will meet bi-weekly on Wednesdays. The cost is $10 for 10 meetups and additional information can be found here.
Community -
The Lourie Center is offering a summer water fitness program for adults at Maxcy Gregg Pool, located at 1650 Park Cir. right off of Wheat Street. Class options include shallow water fitness, deep water fitness + aqua zumba for $50 per month. Details and registration can be found here. 🏊♀️
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$10,000. The grant dollar amount donated by Nephron Pharmaceuticals to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science (GSSM) to
fund research internships for GSSM students. The grant will give STEM the ability to gain invaluable learning experiences through research and mentorship opportunities.*
Stat -
Only one in a million births are identical triplets — and only four sets are born in the US each year. Against all odds, Lexington Medical Center was one of the lucky hospitals to welcome identical triplets this year. Read the story of Esther, Jeannie, and Sharon’s (literal) one-in-a-million birth.*
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Picnic’s plans combine over-the-counter and prescription meds for maximum effectiveness. | Photo provided by Picnic |
Is allergy season worse this year? Yes, according to the experts — and Columbia is no exception. The good news: You can say peace out to your symptoms with a treatment plan from Picnic. ✌️
Interested? Take Picnic’s allergist-designed quiz to receive a personalized plan that treats your specific symptoms.
Bonus: It’s delivered right to your door, so you have plenty of time to get back to river walks allergy-free.*
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We attended the final commencement Dr. Harris Pastides was a part of while being the president of UofSC. Over the years, he participated in 192 graduations and witnessed over 120,000 students become alumni. Beginning this summer, Dr. Michael Amiridis will step into his new role as UofSC's 30th president and was able to watch his son walk across the Colonial Life Arena stage over the weekend to receive his degree. |
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Editor’s Pick: I went to Bodhi Thai Dining in Lexington over the weekend for the first time and it was so good. Think traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist. I ordered the Chicken that’s made with a Massaman curry sauce and I highly recommend it. Pro tip — it also accommodates vegan diets for any main menu dish.
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