Happy Friday eve, Cola – Miranda here. Today is the first day of Restaurant Week in South Carolina – and for my fellow foodies, it means it’s our time to shine. Below are a few details about restaurant week, along with my top picks for dinner over the next eleven nights.

○ Restaurant “week” actually extends for 11 full days (today through Sun., Jan. 19).

○ Columbia has 40+ restaurants participating. From fast-casual to fine dining, these eateries ft. prix fixe menus (i.e. appetizer, entree + dessert for one fixed price) along with other promotions + discounts to help you eat your way through Soda City.

○ Restaurant Week is not limited to downtown – it includes specials at restaurants in West Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, NE Columbia + more.

My top picks:

Kao Thai (Thai), 1001 Senate St. #300 | 3 courses for $25-35 per person

○ Featuring Tom Kha Chicken, Thai Crab Cakes + (my favorite) Japanese Cream Puffs. Here’s their full menu for RW.

Il Giorgione (Italian), 2406 Devine St. | 3 Courses for $28 per person

○ Featuring Tortelloni, Pesce Salmone + Amaretto Bread Pudding. Here’s their full menu for RW.

Tombo Grille (American), 4517 Forest Dr. | 3 Courses for $30 per person

○ Featuring Mac n’ Cheese (made with BBQ pork shoulder), Braised Short Rib, + a Yogurt Panna Cotta. Here’s their full menu for RW.

Poll:

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