Kristian Niemi
The growing season is upon us and that means some differences at some West Columbia restaurants. Expanded menus and the availability of more produce means spring is a good time of the year to go out and dine. Terra at 100 State St., West Columbia, is a chef-driven neighborhood bistro focused on highlighting the beauty […]
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Temperatures are beginning to rise in West Columbia as spring is upon us. The forecast for this weekend includes sunny skies and 80 degrees. With warmer weather, there is the opportunity to visit some West Columbia restaurants and sit outside and enjoy the fresh air. Savage Craft Ale Works at 430 Center Street is in […]
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Valentine’s Day is Wednesday (Feb. 14.) If you’re looking for a great gift to pamper your Valentine, Spa 131 offers an experience to enhance your mind, body, and spirit. The elegant spa at 131 State Street is owned by Marci Ruffin Delaney. She said a gift certificate to Spa 131 is an excellent way to show your […]
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Valentine’s Day is Tuesday, Feb. 14. If you want the most-romantic Valentine’s evening, West Columbia has the restaurant venue for you. It also has the place to get that perfect and unique and handmade Valentines Day gift, too. The West Columbia Meeting Street Artisan Market will be open in the Interactive Art Park Pavilion, 425 […]
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the annual West Columbia Tree Lighting is a seasonal tradition that enhances the spirit. West Columbia’s 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 2) 2022, at the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia. Pastor Dow Welsh of Holland […]
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Kristian Niemi, owner of Black Rooster in West Columbia’s Brookland development, has been chosen for the Lifetime Achievement Award by the SC Restaurant and Lodging Association. He was also inducted into the Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame at the annual Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame and Benefit Dinner on Nov. 21 at the Columbia Metropolitan […]
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Black Rooster Owner Kristian Niemi received the Quarterly Appearance Award from West Columbia Beautification Foundation Chairwoman Kathy Whetzel and Vice-Chairwoman Lainie Lewis. Niemi received the award Tuesday at the September West Columbia City Council Meeting. Council thanked Mr. Niemi for his wonderful restaurant addition in the Brookland Development and for his contribution of his culinary […]
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