I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Come get yours at The Charmery, now open in Columbia. Here, you can expect fresh, high-quality ice cream made with milk from 100% locally grass-fed cows—or as they like to call them, “happy cows”! The menu lists tried-and-true favorites such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and…
Apr
02
2021
Enjoy a spring afternoon taking in the sights and sounds of the outdoors at Lake Kittamaqundi. Lake Kittamaqundi is a 27-acre, man-made lake that sits in the middle of Columbia. The waters are merely seven feet deep, with boat-launching ramps, sturdy wooden ramps, and an adorable little boathouse for great picture-taking opportunities. Some say that…
Mar
19
2021
A new addition to Columbia’s dining scene, Clove & Cardamom is the perfect place to satisfy a craving for global flavors! It’s a charming, quaint restaurant providing specialized Italian, Asian, Mediterranean, Greek, and Indian cuisines for you to relish. Each dish is prepared by the chef with a special flavor of spices from across the…
Mar
15
2021
Victoria Gastro Pub has been serving tasty food since 2007, making it the perfect stop to grab lunch, dinner, or brunch (only on Saturdays and Sundays) in a relaxed Irish-inspired atmosphere. You will feel the luck of the Irish as soon as you step through the doors and order a meal. Victoria’s menu items are…
Jan
20
2021
Tired of takeout from the same old places? Well, say hello to&Fresh, Local Seafood Guides the Menu at Bushel and a Peck, Now Open Near The Brook nbsp;Bushel and a Peck Kitchen & Bar, one of the newcomers to the Clarksville restaurant scene. This unique spot is owned by two childhood buddies who share a love of…
Jan
05
2021
While a visit to Europe may be out of the question due to the pandemic, a visit to Roggenart Bistro & Cafe in Columbia is the next best thing. This all-day eatery serves up French fare with a cozy ambiance that makes you want to stay awhile, but they also offer takeout and delivery so you…
Dec
17
2020
Long-time Columbia residents are sure to know about the Merriweather Symphony of Lights. This annual tradition brings a particular holiday cheer to Howard County, with proceeds benefiting the yearly event as well as the Howard County General Hospital and the Downtown Columbia Arts and Culture Commission. For those who may not be familiar with the event,…
Dec
10
2020
You won't want to miss Glow in the Park at The Adventure Park this holiday season! If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of visiting The Adventure Park, you’re in for an extra-special treat at this event. Since 2011, the Adventure Park at Sandy Spring has offered nearly 250 opportunities for adventurers to set their sights on…
Nov
10
2020
If you haven’t tried bubble tea from Tiger Sugar, whose newest location in Ellicott City, you truly haven’t tried bubble tea. Or, at the very least, you haven’t tried the best of the best. Brown sugar milk tea, a variation of the classic Asian beverage, is marked by Tiger Stripe’s unique design marking the cream, mimicking…
Nov
10
2020
If you count the days until your favorite fast food place gets in its annual St. Paddy’s Day shakes simply because you love all things green, Kyoto Matcha will undoubtedly make your day. Echoing the hue of the Japanese fields the tea grows in, Kyoto Matcha brings Asia stateside in the green colors of matcha culture, with…