Formerly of Motor Supply, Wes Fulmer will be hosting a four-course pop-up menu entitled "Spring Supper" at Proof at Claussen's in Five Points. The menu will feature seasonal ingredients, as well as meat and produce from local purveyors.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we compiled a list of Asian-owned restaurants in South Carolina to check out in May and beyond.

Starting May 11, WECO Bottle and Biergarten will have a light, collaborative beer from Edmund's Oast Brewing Company on tap (and in cans.)

A national ice cream chain finds a home in Columbia, and other top food and dining stories in Columbia this week. 

A roundup of the best spots to take your parents, with tailored recommendations for meeting their — and your — needs.

After 18 years of business, fast food and ice cream shop Zesto Chapin is closing its doors for good today due to staffing and cost hurdles.

Leaning on products from local farms, the team at Ratio is cultivating special summer menus that play with the tapas-style restaurant's theme. First up? A five-course fusion of Peruvian and SC cuisines. 

Some of the state's most historic restaurants and purveyors offer nationwide shipping for both shelf-stable and perishable goods — from coconut cake to pimento cheese. 

On Saturday the South Carolina State Fairgrounds will host the 18th Annual Rosewood Crawfish Festival. The all-day event will feature live music, local art and thousands of pounds of Louisiana crawfish.

ColaEats, an initiative to address food insecurity in Columbia, made its official launch on Friday to provide funding for students without reliable food access over the summer. 

Co-Owner Jody Kreush cites increased foot traffic — a result she credits to Cinnamon Roll Deli's appearances on the Food Network, People Magazine and ABC 25 — as one of her team's biggest drivers for expansion.

Across South Carolina, support of heirloom produce is growing almost as quickly as the crops themselves. But what is an heirloom product, and what makes them different?

After beginning his career as a line cook at Motor Supply Company Bistro, Thomas Hardenbergh is set to return to the same kitchen — this time, as the restaurant's executive chef. The seasoned chef plans to revamp the menu, too. 

An artisan cafe and specialty market in Columbia is adding a second location across the river. 

The festival will feature 12 events, including an Asian Night Market, a picnic at a historic downtown home and collaborative dinners pairing up some of Columbia's favorite chefs. 

Midlands' native Tiffany Spradley's "Sunday in South Carolina" TikTok account has garnered more than 200,000 followers and millions of likes. Her secret to success? After-church dinners with her family in Gaston, and traditional Southern cooking.

Prohibition, a Charleston-based bar and restaurant centered around the era of forbidden alcohol and flappers, is set to finally open its doors in the Capital City.

It's not just a trend. Mocktails have swept Columbia's menus, offering an alcohol-free beverage option for diners across Richland and Lexington counties. 

A burgeoning culinary city, Columbia saw its second straight year of James Beard semifinalists. Get to know the Midlands restaurants ahead of the awards. 

Free Times sent out a call to a cohort of local writers, foodies and influencers to write about the dishes they miss from these bygone eateries. Take a look at the meals they waxed poetic about below. 

Around town, local chefs and restaurateurs are striving to make a healthier impact, giving better access to more plant-based and locally sourced alternatives, while remaining fresh, interesting and sustainable.