SC: Columbia, Specialty Foods

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Just thought I'd give a quick shout-out to some of my favorite Columbia, SC food joints.
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1. Cupcake. 1213 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 212-4949 "How can you possibly choose?" They offer 9 different flavors per day. In Columbia on Wednesday? Creamsicle. Friday? Rocky Road. Saturday, darlin', Saturday is Double Chocolate Lemon. But actually, my favorite remains Red Velvet.
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2. Vellas. This picture isn't Vellas, of course, it's my other favorite place, but I want to talk about Vellas. 829 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce. 803.796.4629. Tom introduced me to Vellas back in our college days circa 1984. The only thing I've eaten at Vella's is steak. Their steak is great. They aren't a chain, don't have fancy theme style diggs, just plain and simple Vellas. They are known for their ribs and burgers, too. And they now have a special Crab Legs night, check it out.
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3. Goatfeathers. 2017 Devine St., Columbia, SC 29205. 803.256.3325 It's a coffee bar in 5 Points. Now let me say: if I want a coffee bar in 5 Points, I'll go to Starbucks right around the corner. But Goatfeathers is nice if you want something different, ecclectic, artsy, dark, and if you want something, oh say, sweet, like cheesecake. They usually have a few different flavors available and I prefer the white chocolate raspberry.
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4. Village Idiot. Also in 5 Points, almost next door to Goatfeathers. How convenient is that?! I've been an Idiot since my college days in 1983,4,5.... This is some great NY Style Pizza. You have to climb a narrow, dark spiral staircase to get up there, and once there, try not to use the restrooms. Oh, and wear jeans, nothing fancy. Dark, rowdy, sticky, but excellent pizza and fun. Wanna feel like a college kid again? Go here. (and you can follow 'em on twitter @IdiotPizza.
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There's a bazillion more places I'd like to recommend, maybe I'll have a weekly spotlight blog.... I'll think about that.
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Oh, and if you go to these places, call me. I can meet you there!


Honorable Mentions:
Groucho's Deli, Yesterday's, Zestos (burgers, ice cream), Rockaway Athletic Ctr. (best burger in town), Blue Marlin (seafood).