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Columbia’s newest meeting place is convenient to campus, downtown and to Colonial Life Arena. Fashioned after a classic American tavern, 1801 Grille embodies the warm hospitality that makes the Columbia, SC area and the USC campus famous. It’s a fun place to meet and relax, enjoy a delicious meal with old friends, or even a place to meet new ones. Executive Jason Bruner presents a tavern-style menu that is filled with variety of unique dishes, all prepared with locally sourced products to give them that southern-inspired deliciousness. 1801 Grille is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.

Located in Historic Downtown Aiken, the Certified SC market sells produce, baked goods, meat and cheeses. The history of the market dates back to the late 1920s and today it continues to be a place to share recipes and meet new faces.

The family-owned business has been growing peaches since 1923. The Certified SC market takes pride in caring for their peach trees and other crops to provide customers with the freshest produce. Throughout the summer, you can pick your own strawberries, peaches or blackberries depending on the month. 

Known as "Blythewood's marketplace for homegrown groceries," the Certified SC market's goal is to support local agriculture while encouraging community fellowship. Come for the fresh produce and artisan goods and stay for the food trucks and live music. 

The Certified SC market is committed to providing quality produce to shoppers. The community-focused market also includes artisan goods plus live music, food vendors and activities for children.  

The Certified SC market's purpose is to "increase awareness and support for local agriculture and art." The market is located directly behind City Hall. 

In 1960, the Cook family began selling peaches on the side of the road underneath an oak tree. While hand-graded peaches remain a staple today, the Certified SC market has expanded and also sells strawberries and seasonal produce. 

The Certified SC farm grows the produce that is sold at the market including strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, melons, pumpkins and more depending on the season. The market also sells their own grits and cornmeal, along with Tony's ice cream from Gastonia, North Carolina. 

Watch the video to learn more from the farmers themselves. 

Located in a newly-renovated building behind Town Clock, the Certified SC market sells seasonal produce, farm-raised meats, honey and more. Hand-crafted artisan goods are also sold here.  

Come by any day of the week! Supported by their motto, "Where all seasons become a tradition," the year-round market sells fresh Certified SC produce, meats and cheese. For those with a sweet tooth, they sell locally made ice cream, pies and chocolates. Each week, they have a different "meal deal" that combines several favorite items for a set price. 

Known as the "Farmers in the Forest," the Certified SC market provides fresh produce along with flower stands and food vendors. While their purpose is to nourish the neighborhood, it's also a great opportunity to converse with members of the community and meet local farmers. 

Located at Memorial Park, the Certified SC market sells local produce, freshly baked goods and handmade soaps. Shoppers have the opportunity to speak with farmers about their produce. Look out for the 100% Newberry Grown logo that confirms the produce is locally grown. 

Not only does the market sell produce directly from farmers, but shoppers also have the opportunity to speak with the farmers about their passions for locally grown products. Handmade treats, canned and baked goods and crafts are also sold at the market. 

Along with Certified SC  produce, the community-centered market's vendors include Sonnie's Refreshments, Lil Duck Kombucha, Tiger Lily Flower Farm, Cottle Farms Strawberries and more. 

The Certified SC market sells local produce, plants and artisan goods. Experience their inviting atmosphere including live music and family-friendly events. 

The family-owned farm sells seasonal Certified SC produce. You can also pick your own strawberries and pumpkins depending on the season. 

The food-based market sells Certified SC produce, local meats and other fresh products at Legal Remedy Brewing. 

The Certified SC market's mission is to connect farmers to consumers by highlighting the importance of locally grown produce and making a healthier lifestyle more affordable. 

The Certified SC market sells local produce, meat, honey, flowers and plants, baked goods and more. There is also an "Ask a Master Gardener" booth to answer any garden-related questions. 

One of the three regional markets managed by the State of South Carolina, the SC State Farmers Market provides fresh produce and artisan goods for shoppers. 
 

The Certified SC market sells seasonal vegetables including tomatoes, squash, peppers and okra, and fresh fruit like watermelons, peaches, blackberries and strawberries. 

The Certified SC farm is known for their fresh peaches, but they also sell blackberries, strawberries and other produce. You can even pick your own strawberries from the end of April through June. There's no better way to cool off from the heat than eating their homemade soft-serve ice cream available in strawberry, peach, blackberry and vanilla. 

The hand-built log cabin sells farm raised beef, pork and chicken, Certified SC produce and handmade crafts. This season their products are limited, so call ahead for availability. 

From fresh produce to seasonal blooms, Wingard's Market shoppers stay busy during their visit. Dedicated to their motto, "eat local, buy local," the market supports over 20 area farmers that provide shoppers with ease of knowing where their produce is sourced from. Their garden center includes walkable grounds filled with native South Carolina plants.  

Primary produce sold (according to Certified SC): Potatoes, onions, squash, okra, cucumbers, corn, lettuce, kale, collards, peppers, asparagus, tomatoes, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, grits, chow chow, honey, jams, and baked goods, seafood, Poppy's smoked chicken salad, Poppy's smoked pimento cheese, Sylvan Farms pork products, eggs, dips, oils, sauces, BBQ sauces.

Blūm Coffee is a modern, bright coffee shop on Devine Street in Columbia that features Counter Culture signature roasts and a creative, herb-based drink menu.  From garden to glass: Blūm Coffee prepares house-made syrups from the herbs grown in their garden at the shop. Choose from lavender lattes, or their uniquely featured espresso sodas. Cookies, cupcakes, scones + more are sourced from local bakery, Ally & Eloise Bakeshop. Open weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and weekends from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., this is your neighborhood coffee shop.

Gardener’s Outpost stems from the passion and desire of Randall and Carol Isherwood to leave the good earth in better shape than we possess it now. After years of experience in the gardening industry and wanting to provide a healthier earth and environment for the future, they have decided to take this adventure in a small but powerful way, locally. Our small locally and sustainably focused garden center is a family adventure with our two daughters, Brianna and Rebecca, as well as our 4 dogs, 2 cats, bird and fish (We love animals, too!). 

Using natural and organic techniques that create beauty through the symbiotic relationship of nature. Herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs. cactus and succulents - our products come from sources that are organic, sustainable, and local. All of our products may not be all these aspects, but we require first establishing local vendors, that are sustainable and/or organic; none of our plant material contain inorganic pesticides. As always we are Bee friendly. 

Hazelwood Brewery and Taproom. Open Wednesday - Friday 2-10 Saturday 12-10 and Sunday 12-8. Up to 10 seasonal, farm inspired beers on tap. Wine and snacks available with food trucks on the weekends. Great venue for groups and gatherings!

A great place for birthday parties, showers, or girls' night, we are an art studio offering paint and sip classes in a creative and relaxed atmosphere. All painters are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Both canvas and wood cutout paint sessions are offered.

Come for the beer, Stay for the food. With 24 craftbrews on tap and onsite brewing, you’ll find a cold drink for every occasion. Grab a table on our outside patio, and enjoy the best burger in town! We are open seven days a week and serve brunch on Sunday’s.

Old Mill Chiropractic & Family Wellness is one of the largest family wellness centers in the state. Dr. Eric Nazarenko, DC CACCP is rated among the top chiropractors in the country, and one of 5 certified pediatric providers in the state. He treats patients from pre-conception (Webster-certified) all the way to the "golden years", using an individualized approach where respect for the patient is the top priority. In our office, kids are allowed to be kids. We are unapologetically family friendly. His approach incorporates principled chiropractic and full body adjusting with additional services like nutrition & supplementation, therapeutic exercises to maintain progress, and massage services. We strive to restore the structure of the body so that it can function the way it was designed. 

In addition to chiropractic care, Dr. Eric practices functional medicine. He and his wife, Dr. Andrea Nazarenko, PhD wrote the  #1 International Best Selling book, When Food Hurts and co-developed the proclaimed Gut Happy Lifestyle system. Eating real foods (and avoiding unhealthy, processed, and otherwise SAD foods) underlies the Gut Happy system. They support local, organic, non-gmo foods as "medicine". Drs. Nazarenko offer individual services at their wellness center, and launched virtual programs to support people world-wide. They are highly sought after speaker in gut health, holistic health, and natural living. 

In Wood + Fabric you'll find inspiration, expertise and all the ingredients you need to transform your decorating ideas into reality. In the store, you will find new furniture, lighting, and accessories to complement your home or office.  Set it, decorate it, deliver it - they do it all. Unique designer products come in every week direct from the manufacturers’ showrooms in High Point, North Carolina and are available to you to you at substantial savings. 

Woodley's Garden Center is Columbia's local garden center.  Seaonal vegetable plants, a large selection of annual and perennial color, trees, and shrubs, Woodley's can offer everything you need to make your South Carolina garden grow. 

Delaney Oyster House provides guests with a selection of fresh oysters, shellfish dishes and seafood entrees located inside a charming, historic Charleston home. Executive Chef Shamil Velazquez works with local farmers and fisheries to provide fresh ingredients for his range of traditional and contemporary styled dishes. The seafood is sourced from the Atlantic and regions across the world to give guests the most premium selection of oysters and fish.

The Delaney Oyster House beverage program, led by General Manager Kevin King, features refreshing cocktails, craft beers, wine and King's specialty, the Delaney House Martini. 

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Executive chef and owner Frank Kline was born and raised in Charleston and emphasizes Southern hospitality throughout all aspects of the dining experience at Grace & Grit. The menu features familiar seafood favorites like fried shrimp while featuring Southern staples including cornbread, butterbeans and grits. The rotating Chef's Creations are creatively prepared dishes that allow guests to customize with their favorite type of fish. Grace & Grit is open for dinner seven days a week and Saturday and Sunday brunch. 

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Swamp Fox provides classic Southern fare with an emphasis on freshly sourced ingredients and is specifically known for its award-winning Shrimp and Grits with lobster-tasso ham gravy and Adluh Mills pepper jack grits. Other entrees include pan seared salmon, blackened South Carolina catfish and southern fried chicken, to name a few. Swamp Fox partners with many local farms to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey while supporting sustainable seafood, too. The restaurant is opened daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

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The Glass Onion has been serving Charleston for over ten years while emphasizing the importance of locally-sourced ingredients and supporting farmers. Owner and Executive Chef Chris Stewart's appreciation for southern comfort food and admiration for both Lowcountry and New Orleans flavors creates dishes that are familiar, yet unique. For example, the shrimp and grits entree includes Creole tomatoes and Conecuh smoked sausage. The restaurant's dinner menu is updated daily or get a taste for yourself in person any day of the week except Sundays (including Saturday brunch).  

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Your experience at The Refuge can be a quick coffee and breakfast stop on the way to the beach or a relaxing evening meal. The dinner menu features a balance between land and sea entrees from Gnocchi Bolognese with wild mushrooms and house made whipped ricotta to Local Triggerfish with French red lentils and asparagus. The Refuge is dedicated to providing guests with the freshest ingredients to elevate their dining experience. The restaurant is opened all days of the week except Mondays. 

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It is said that shrimp caught off the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina are the most sought after because of their texture and flavor. Tarvin Seafood Company fishermen head out as early as 4 a.m. and stay until late afternoon during shrimp season to bring in the day's catch. The freshly caught shrimp is sold by count per pound at the Wando Dock in Mt. Pleasant. 

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