Best Restaurant - Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar
Best New Restaurant - Cellar on Greene
Best Wine List - Cellar on Greene
JessicaSeptember 23rd, 2009 01:07pm
ZPizza is my pick for best pizza in Columbia. Not only is it healthy, but it is actually the best tasting pizza I've ever had. Which is saying a lot -- I've eaten at some of the best, including several in larger metro areas like Atlanta.
ChrisCSeptember 23rd, 2009 02:23pm
Best yoga studio -- City Yoga, College St, Cola
Terry GaudiSeptember 25th, 2009 04:53pm
Best Tattoo Studio - Mr. Shortys Tattoo Emporium - The only place my husband will go. Awesome artwork, amazing people!!! We love em!
RobynSeptember 26th, 2009 12:58am
Best Empanadas in Columbia, SC --
Acadian Empanadas
http://www.acadianempanadas.com
RubenSeptember 28th, 2009 03:12pm
Tim Moultrie
Best Local PoliticiaSeptember 30th, 2009 07:53pm
Best Tattoo-Animated Canvas!!!!
Abby*October 3rd, 2009 08:57pm
Best Local TV News- Wis TV10, Best Weatherperson-Brandon Lokits, Best Movie Theatre-Regal Sandhill Cinema 16, Best Deli/Sub/Sandwich Shop-Groucho's Deli, Best Pizza-Mello Mushroom, Best Chicken Wings-Wild Wing Cafe, Best Hot Dog-Sandy's, Best Hamburger-Five Guys Burgers & Fries, Best Salad-Carolina Cafe, Best Steak-Texas Roadhouse Grill, Best Indian Restaurant-Delhi Palace, Best Seafood Restaurant-Rusty Anchor, Best CD Store-Manifest, Best Hospital-Lexington Medical Center, Best Jewelry Store-Jewelry Warehouse
EricOctober 3rd, 2009 12:37am
Best Salon, DEFINATELY PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOL COLUMBIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best Local Band OF COURSE!!! "THE ELEMENTS" They are awweeesssooommmeee!!!!
MaranathaOctober 3rd, 2009 12:25pm
Best Tattoo - Animated Canvas ; Spyder is the besttt
Heather October 5th, 2009 09:47am
Which Wich is the best deli with the best vegetarian menu with the most variety!!!
It is a new concept in SC and spreading rapidly
Sarah ToddOctober 6th, 2009 11:39am
Which Wich for best deli and best veggie menu.
Tomatoe Avacado wich
Black Bean Patty
Hummus
Elvis Wich-pb, honey and banana
Caprese-mozz, pesto and tomatoes
SarahOctober 6th, 2009 11:41am
Best deli-Which Wich with best veggie menu
SarahOctober 6th, 2009 11:42am
BEST CHIROPRACTOR;
MIDLANDS HEALTH CENTER
DEAN MCCAUGHAN, DC
JEAN BENEDICTOctober 6th, 2009 12:09pm
BEST SALON: Studio Allure Color Salon & Spa
Not just skilled stylist, but excellent people! Such great energy and a great atmosphere.
Catherine LamontOctober 7th, 2009 12:50am
BEST Annual Fashion Event in Columbia:
Style Exhibition
Every Spring hosted by 3Jay Productions
http://3jay-styleexhibition.yolasite.com/
JazzyOctober 7th, 2009 04:50pm
2009 best choices:
Best Radio Station WOMG
Best radio personality – TJ McKay
Biggest waste of public funds – Gov Sanford
Best Local Politician – Jake Knotts
Best reason to live in Columbia – weather
Most Powerful Corp Monopoly – SCANA
Best Charity – SisterCare
Best free wi-fi – Panera
Best Place to get naked – Travelites
Best Mexican Restaurant – Casa Linda
Best Thai Restaurant – Bankok
Best Draft Beer Selection – Flying Saucer
Best Car Dealership – Hudson Hyundai
Best Auto Repair – Waltons on Greenlawn
Best Hair Salon – Shear Perfection
Best hospital- Baptist
Best Jewelry Store – Gudmunson & Byck
Best Florist – Cedar Terrace
Best place for fresh meat & seafood – Old Timey Meatmarket on Rosewood
Best Beer & Liquor store – Morganelli’s
Best Consignment shop – Encore
Best Gamecock store – Jewelry Warehouse
CheriOctober 8th, 2009 08:31pm
CHARLIEMACK!! BEST WOMENS CLOTHING STORE HANDS DOWN! BEST HAIR SALON AS WELL!! WHAT AN AMAZING JOB! THANKS CHARLIEMACK!!
elizabethOctober 8th, 2009 10:59pm
BEST HIP HOP: The Elements
Idris ChandlerOctober 9th, 2009 01:48pm
I am nominating The Book Dispensary for the category of Best Store for Used Books. They have a fabulous collection of used books - fiction and non-fiction. The staff are friendly and very willing to find the hard-to-find book! It is a wonderful place to spend a happy hour amongst the written word, and to soak up the ideas of both contemporary and older authors and thinkers.
Eileen NewmanOctober 9th, 2009 06:45pm
Have a late night sweet tooth? Order insomnia cookies at insomniacookies.com. Choose USC campus and they will arrive tasty and hot. The brownies are to die for, best I have ever tasted.
JP DaleOctober 12th, 2009 01:03am
Best Dessert has to be Nonnah's in the Vista. Their cakes are amazing!
Annie October 12th, 2009 11:19pm
Best new bar- The Elbow Room!!!! Saturday nights are AWESOME
JuliaOctober 13th, 2009 04:50pm
Insomnia Cookies is the new best late night!!!!
F*$% waffle house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bek!!!October 14th, 2009 02:15am
Parrotheads Bar is simply the best bar in 5 points. That place can't be beat for atmosphere and service. FN LOVE IT!
Matthew ShmanskeOctober 15th, 2009 01:08pm
Best Indian Restaurant is Punjabi Daba!!!
MariaOctober 16th, 2009 08:11pm
I want to nominate PETS, Inc. The Carolinas Humane Society as having the Best Pet Shop because they stock only well researched items that are sure to be healthy and safe, and because all of the profits generated from their sales are given back to our community to assist homeless dogs and cats. This is a remarkable agency and a great service to Columbia.
Tessa KellerOctober 26th, 2009 09:42pm
Social Columbia is a very sociable method of communication. Love it!
JulieOctober 26th, 2009 11:15pm
I nominate PETS, Inc. The Carolinas Humane Society as having the BEST PET SHOP. They will make every effort to rescue animals and help find them homes. They have a pet product retail store as well, and ALL proceeds go back into the community to help more dogs and cats. THANK YOU PETS, Inc.
Cindy OOctober 27th, 2009 07:06am
PETS, Inc. The Carolinas Humane Society should certainly win for Best Pet Shop. They have a great selection of safe and healthy supplies and the staff is always available to help you make the best selection for your dog or cat. The food they sell- Precise-has made all the difference in the world with my dog's skin problems. This is a wonderful organization that does so much with so little (shoe string budget). As a community we should all support this organization, shop at their nonprofit pet store and recognize them with the Best Pet Shop award.
GayleOctober 27th, 2009 09:17am
I vote for SOCIALCOLUMBIA.COM as best local website!
Donna S. Freeman
Village Dollar Shoppe
803 Meeting Street
West Columbia 29169
260-3310
dfreeman001@sc.rr.com
http://villagedollarshop.homestead.com
Donna S. FreemanOctober 27th, 2009 10:30am
I want to vote VILLAGE DOLLAR SHOPPE as the “best local discount retailer”. It is a such a nice store to shop in and has great prices for this economy!
Hope WhitesidesOctober 27th, 2009 10:53am
Best Computer Service - Tec Support Group!
ReneOctober 27th, 2009 10:57am
Pets Inc. has an excellent pet shop, handle many adoptions and has an excellent, helpful staff. They do a wonderful job making humans and pets happy.
GayleOctober 27th, 2009 11:10am
Best Pet Shop, PETS, Inc., West Columbia, because they carry only foods and items that are pet-safe. I can trust their choices. And, their procedes go back into the adoption center which takes in and adopts out close to two thousand dogs and cats every year! WOW! Nobody else in Columbia is doing all of this, that I know of. They deserve the acknowledgement!
JanOctober 27th, 2009 11:24am
BEST LOCAL DISCOUNT RETAILER: VILLAGE DOLLAR SHOPPE. Great gift values for $5 or less.
Ted WilliamsOctober 27th, 2009 11:45am
I too, would like to vote on PETS, Inc., the Carolinas Humane Society, as having the "BEST PET SHOP".
Debra MerchantOctober 27th, 2009 11:52am
Best Discound Retailer: Village Dollar Shoppe - I had a custom basket made for a friend and it was fantastic - the recipient was so impressed!!! And so was I - just love this store!!
Becky RichardsonOctober 27th, 2009 01:32pm
I second Tessa Kellers nomination for the best Pet Store as PETS, Inc. They're a great organization and have done wonderful things for the unwanted and abused animals in our community with very limited resources. They need everyones support.
Ken CaseOctober 27th, 2009 03:01pm
I want to vote for PETS, Inc The Carolinas Human Society for the Best Pet Store. They go above and beyond in explaining their products and they only stock their store with healthy and safe items. PETS Inc is a wonderful organization- the largest “no kill” rescue in South Carolina. They help thousands of homeless animals each year and in turn do a tremendous service for the community. Their pet store is non-profit and all proceeds go right back into helping homeless animals, and their prices are more than reasonable—cheaper than other pet stores in the area.
BeckyOctober 27th, 2009 03:32pm
Best retail discount store...The Village Dollar Store!
AliceOctober 27th, 2009 04:03pm
Best Local Discount Retailer - Village Dollar Shoppe by far!
Adrienne October 27th, 2009 04:45pm
I nominate VILLAGE DOLLAR SHOPPE at 803 Meeting Street, West Columbia as THE BEST DOLLAR/VARIETY STORE. It is locally owned and operated; nothing is ever over $5.00; merchandise is better quality; and owner, Donna Freeman, will make an affordable gift basket for you.
Margaret BarfieldOctober 27th, 2009 07:07pm
As store manager for a non-profit thrift store of Salvation Army; I can fully appreciate the difficulty PETS, INC. endures in meeting the needs of many with few funds. PETS, INC is exceptional in their care to provide safe and loving homes for rescued animals. I myself have obtained three pets from them in the past 10-years who became an integral part of our lives. PETS, INC as does Salvation Army, it depends strongly on our community’s donations to serve the same community. PETS, INC. is defianately deserving of BEST PET SHOP!!!!
Michelle BerriosOctober 30th, 2009 08:34am
Best Local Discount Retailer: VILLAGE DOLLAR SHOPPE
Affordable Quality Merchandise
A wide variety of gift bags for every occasion.
Also beautiful gift baskets made just for you.