#MustRead: Top 5 stories from March
In case you're new here (welcome 👋) or need to bookmark some reading before this weekend’s dinner party, we're revisiting our top 5 stories from March.

1️⃣ All the downtown happy hour specials [5,000+ views] – A master list of happy hours in downtown Cola didn’t exist – so we made one, sorted by day, so you can never pay full-price for a drink again.

What you said:

”just what we needed!” -Samantha

2️⃣ #TBT: The making of Five Points [3,100+ views] – We showed you old photos + reminisced on old businesses of Five Points’ past, all the way from the beginning, when it was a swamp.

What you said:

“Here's some more memories of 5 Points: My Grandfather opened the 5 Points Deli on the west side of Harden St. in a 6 unit building built by MB Kahn… in the '40's Grandpa sold his deli to Harold "Groucho" Miller, where Groucho's stayed until the early '60's, then Grandpa remodeled and rented to new-fangled eatery called The Peddler Steak House (the first salad bar in Columbia.....what do you mean I serve myself?).” -Andrew Read the full comment here.

3️⃣ 20 best patios + porches [3,000+ views] – We rounded up some of the best outdoor dining spots in Cola, with a breakdown of offerings, like if it the patio is covered/uncovered, kid-friendly, has fans, and has wifi. The important things.

What you said:

“Outstanding! This is a saver –– I'm looking forward to indulging in combining good patios with good burgers!!” -Cindy

“Hey Arnold reference. Nice.” -Mike

4️⃣ Beyonce and Jay Z are coming to Willy-B [800+ comments + likes] – The hip-hop royal couple are putting on a concert at Williams-Brice Stadium on Aug. 21. Tag a friend who will go crazy in love over this news.

What you said:

“she’s about to make Willy b holy ground” -Ellen

“I’m just here for the rippin -and- tearin” -Michael

5️⃣ Korean restaurant 929 Kitchen & Bar will open in the Vista March 30 [370+ comments, shares + likes] – buuuut the opening date is now pushed back to (hopefully) the second week of April. Whatever, I’m getting kimchi fries. Share this with a friend to stay tuned for dinner plans.

What you said:

“here’s our next adventurous birthday dinner” -Grace

“Decker has so many korean restaurants” -Deme (We hear you, and we’re working on a tour d’International Corridor to highlight some of those.)

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Two things:

TGIF.
It's been a great month. Spring events are ramping up and it seems like there’s an arts or beer festival nearly every Saturday + Sunday. (Don't forget to check out our #Weekender guide for what’s going on this weekend.) Plus, I turned 28 this month, and I think this is gonna be my best year yet.

Have a great weekend, Columbia.

–Chloe

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