Cue the J.T. memes because tomorrow it’s gonna be May – but before we start the new month, we’re taking a look back at the best things that came our way in April – like what y’all want to see come to NOMA station + our latest guide on where our favorite local chefs eat around Cola.

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A Local Chef's Guide on Where to Eat Around Columbia

We all know there are some talented chefs in Columbia – but clearly, we all want to know what they eat when they hang up their apron + chef coat for the day – because this was our most popular conversation from the month. We also asked y’all which chef you’d like to have dinner with, and here’s what some of you said:

“Wes Fulmer from Motor Supply!” – Seth M.

“David Grillo! Cool cat, great chef.” – Derek D.

“I would like to join Steve Gibson at the MouseTrap for dinner.” – Robert S.

“Jessica from Spotted S.” – Mary B.

#TBT: Putting Women on the Map in Columbia, S.C.

Women have been underrepresented in Columbia for a while, and The City of Women intends to change that – and it looks like our readers agree, because this article was viewed nearly 2,000 times this month. ICYMI – Read Putting Women on the Map in Columbia, S.C. to learn about the first twelve honorees of Historic Columbia and Wren’s City of Women + see if you can join the 78% of readers who correctly answered the quiz at the end.

What Businesses Do You Want to See Come to NOMA Station

The Cottontown neighborhood is getting a new mixed-use development, NOMA Station, consisting of 2,500+ sq. ft. of space (i.e. two storefronts for lease) along with on-site parking + outdoor amenity space, and we asked you what you wanted to see go into the space. A common response, a grocery store.

“Absolutely a grocery store, a la Rosewood Market. Dream: Cottontown Market!” – @kluhkhill

“@sodacitysc 7 day market/food hall and also a 🍷 bar” – @anthony_j_charles

“Something I can bike/walk to!” – @lightningdeee

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On ‘Tiffany’s Bakery expanding’

“So good! And they are still open during the transition 🥳” – Shivani Patel

On ‘Sabor Latin Grill moving in’

“Used to make trips to Charlotte just to eat @saborlatingrill - their empanadas, their Mexican street corn… Everything is amazing! So excited to have one in our city! 🌮🌯🌽😍” – @c_tina221

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A Local Chef's Guide on Where to Eat Around Columbia

#TBT: Putting Women on the Map in Columbia, S.C.

What Businesses Do You Want to See Come to NOMA Station

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