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ARTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Best Annual Event or Festival
- Bark to the Park
- Columbia Food and Wine Festival
- Greek Festival
- Irmo Okra Strut
- Jam Room Music Festival
- Koger Center
- Live on Lincoln
- SC State Fair
- St. Pats in 5 Points
Best Art Gallery
- 701 Center for Contemporary Art
- City Art
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Immersion SC
- Koger Center Upstairs Gallery
- State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio
- Tapp’s Outpost
Best Bar to See Live Music
- Art Bar
- Main Course
- New Brookland Tavern
- Steel Hands Brewing
- The Senate
- The White Mule
- Tin Roof
Best CD Store
- Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
- Scratch N Spin
- 2nd and Charles
Best Concert
- Billy Strings
- P!nk
- SC Philharmonic at the Koger Center
- Tokyo Joe at the Icehouse Amphitheater
Best Dance Company
- Columbia City Ballet
- Dance Department
- Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy
- Palmetto Dance Center
- Southern Strutt
Best Dance Studio or School
- Columbia Ballet School
- Columbia City Ballet
- Dance Department
- Goins Dancing
- Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy
- Palmetto Dance Center
- Palmetto Performing Arts
- Southern Strutt
Best DJ
- Dave Gilbert
- DJ Haile
- DJ Kaycee
- Kevin Snow
- Linda Carr
Best Karaoke
- CarraRock Entertainment
- CJ’s of Five Points
- DJ Kevin Snow at Uncle Fester’s Sports Bar
- That’s My Jam (Mike Stone) at Main Course
- New Brookland Tavern
Best Local Actor
- Clayton King
- Hunter Bolton
- Kashaad Kraus
- Micah Peroulis
- Richard Edward III
- Topher Riddle
Best Local Actress
- Amy Brower
- Grace Sawicki
- Katrina Garvin
- Krista Forster
- Morgan Shaley Renew
- Vicky Saye Henderson
- Zsuzsa Manna
Best Local Band
- Brandy and the Butcher
- Cletus Baltimore
- Killer Beez Band
- Marcus Gullen
- Mark Rapp Cola Jazz
- Prettier Than Matt
- Root Doctors
- Stagbriar
- Tokyo Joe
Best Local Comedian
- Creighton Cook
- DaWayne D. Nettles
- Jenn Snyder
- Quinton Wilde
- Topher Riddle
- Wayne Cousins
Best Local Comedy or Improv Group
- Certified Comics
- The Mothers
- Tomorrowquest Theatre
Best Local Filmmaker
- Christopher Bickel
- Dust House Films
- JB Torres Medina
- Wade Sellers
- William Nicholas Clay
Best Local Hip-Hop Artist
- Fat Rat Da Czar
- H3ro
- Preach Jacobs
- Teedo Gonzalez
- The Bustercups
Best Local Jazz or Blues Artist
- Mark Rapp
- Reggie Sullivan
- Robert Gardiner
- Terence Young
Best Local or Regional Museum
- Columbia Museum of Art
- EdVenture Children’s Museum
- McKissick Museum
- South Carolina State Museum
Best Local Solo Artist
- Brent Lundy
- Brooks Herring
- Josh Bennett
- Kate Bankston
- Marcus Gullen & The Marcus Gullen Band
- Mark Rapp
Best Local Theater Company
- Columbia Children’s Theatre
- Tomorrowquest Theatre
- Town Theatre
- Trustus Theatre
- Workshop Theatre of South Carolina
Best Local Theater Production
- ”Belles” by Workshop Theatre
- ”The Thanksgiving Play” at Trustus Theatre
- “You On The Moors Now” presented by UofSC Department of Theatre and Dance
Best Movie Theater
- AMC CLASSIC Columbia 10
- AMC Harbison 14
- Monetta Drive-In Theatre
- Nickelodeon Theatre
- Regal Columbiana Grande
- Regal Sandhill IMAX & RPX
Best Music Festival
- ColaJazz Festival
- Drift Jam
- Jam Room Music Festival
- Reggaetronic
Best Music Venue
- Art Bar
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Main Course
- New Brookland Tavern
- Steel Hands Brewing
- The Senate
- The White Mule
Best Musical Instrument Store
- Guitar Center
- Music Store Inc
- Pecknel Music Company
- Sims Music
Best Place to Celebrate a Birthday
- Art Bar
- Dave & Buster’s
- Saluda’s Restaurant
- The Grand on Main
- Transmission Arcade
Best Recording Studio
- Archer Avenue Studio
- Jam Room
- Kaplow Recording Studio
- Strawberry Skys Recording Studios
- Best Store For Vinyl
- Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
- Scratch N Spin
- Turntable City
Best Visual Artist
- A.D.D. Art by Kalah
- Gina Langston Brewer
- Kimberly Case, Studio 3P
- Sean McGuinness
- Shelby LeBlanc
- Trahern Cook – Easel Cathedral
BEAUTY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Best Acupuncturist
- Alison H. Beard, LAC
- Dr. Li Huang
- Noemi Martinez
- Palmetto Acupuncture and Holistic Health Clinic
- The Acupuncture Clinic
Best Barber Shop
- Caveman Haircuts
- Circa Barber Shop
- Gentleman’s Quarters Barbershop
- Kings Row
- Regal Lounge
- Savage Hair Studio
- Southern Gentleman’s Barbering Co.
Best Chiropractor
- Columbia Family Chiropractic
- Dean McCaughan, DC at Midlands Health Center
- Greater Carolina Clinic of Chiropractic
- MaxLiving Chiropractor Columbia
- Midlands Family Chiropractic
- Old Mill Chiropractic & Family Wellness
Best Counselor or Therapist
- Ashley Young
- Heather Leigh
- Jill Smith & Associates
- New Hope Counseling and Wellness Center
- Therapy Place
Best Crossfit
- Base 10 Fitness
- Carolina CrossFit
- Cottontown CrossFit
- CrossFit Soda City
- Primordial CrossFit
Best Day Spa
- fuse Massage Therapy
- Metabolic Medical Centers & Spa
- OCCO Luxury Spa
- Spa 131
- The Beautique
- Urban Nirvana
Best Dentist
- 32 Dental
- Cottingham Family Dentistry
- Forest Drive Dental Care
- Gee Family & Cosmetic Dentistry – Dr. Nicholas Gee, DMD
- Indigo Dentistry
- Irmo Smiles
Best Dermatology Practice
- Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
- Columbia Dermatology & Aesthetics
- Columbia Skin Clinic
- Palmetto Dermatology
Best Eye Doctor or Group
- Columbia Eye Clinic
- Devine Eyes
- Eye Associates of Lexington
- Eye On Gervais
- Eyes on the Lake
- Ingram Comprehensive Eye Care
- Harbison Medical Associates
Best Family Practice
- Lexington Family Practice
- Main Street Physicians
- Noreta Family Medicine
- Prisma Health Family Medicine
- Sandhills Family Medicine
- SC Internal Medicine Associates
- Three Rivers Medical Associates – Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
Best Fitness Club
- 24/7 Health and Fitness Center
- barre3
- Club Pilates
- CrossFit Soda City
- Fit Columbia
- Jamie Scott Fitness
- Mv Fitness
- Orangetheory Fitness
- Planet Fitness
Best Hair Salon
- CARMEN! CARMEN! Prestige Salon Spa at Belk
- Five Points Salon
- Gore Salon
- Metropolis Salon
- process. A Hair Salon
- Studio O2
- Urban Beauty Salon
- Urban Nirvana- Columbia
Best Hair Stylist
- Appollonia Massey
- Blair Wessinger
- Hannah DeLong
- Jaynes Davis
- Murphi Kirchner
- Robin Gottlieb
- Zach Oswald
Best Home Health Care Service
- Hands and Hearts Home Care
- McLeod Home Care
- Meaningful Milestones
- SC House Calls
Best Hospital
- Lexington Medical Center
- Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
- Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Providence Health
Best Lactation Support
- Blossoming Mamas Lactation Counseling
- La Lache League of South Carolina/Midlands
- Lexington Medical Center
- Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
- Sally Wood Lactation
Best Massage Therapist
- Angie Yong Sellers
- Cat Bailey
- James Brazzel
- Josh Kern
- Nikki B Massage
Best Nail Salon
- Blush Nails and Spa
- OCCO Luxury Spa
- Sassy Nails
- Sparkle Nail Spa
- The Nail Barre
Best Orthodontist
- Boyd Orthodontics
- Davis Orthodontics
- Dr. Edward C. Davis, DDS
- Irmo Smiles
- O’Leary Orthodontics – Dr. Brian C. O’Leary, DMD
- Tompkins Orthodontics
Best Orthopedic Practice
- Dr. Daniel Del Gaizo
- Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery
- Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians
- Prisma Health Orthopedics
Best Pediatric Care
- Palmetto Pediatric
- Pediatric Associates
- Sandhills Pediatrics
- SouthernMED Pediatrics – Lexington (South Lake)
Best Physical Therapy Practice
- Carolina Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
- Pinnacle Physical Therapy and Personal Training
- Prisma Health Physical Therapy Specialists
- Vertex PT Specialists
Best Piercing Studio
- Immaculate Body Piercing
- Ouch! Studios. Piercings and tattoos
- RAW Body Piercing
- The Piercing Parlor
Best Pilates
- Club Pilates
- Fit Columbia
- The Pilates Studio
- WRKT
Best Place to Be Born
- Home
- Lexington Medical Center
- Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Best Plastic Surgery Clinic
- Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
- Dr. C. Brett Carlin, Carlin Plastic Surgery
- J Smythe Rich III MD, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic Surgery Consultants
Best Tattoo Artist
- Chelsea Owen
- Matt Toto Davis
- Shannon Purvis Barron
- Thadd Curry
- Wayne Munn
- Animated Canvas Custom Tattoo
Best Tattoo Studio
- Magnetizm Tattoo
- Ophidian Tattoo
- Tatway Tattoos
- Toye Shop Ink.
Best Urgent Care
- Doctors Care
- Lexington Medical Center
- MEDcare Urgent Care (Columbia, Garners Ferry)
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital
- Veritas Health Group
Best Yoga Studio
- Bikram Yoga Columbia
- Fit Columbia
- Palmetto Yoga & Reiki Center
- Pink Lotus Yoga Center
- Studio Fire / The Well
CLUBS AND BARS
Best Bar or Club
- Art Bar
- Hemingway’s
- Jake’s
- Pavlov’s Bar
- The Whig
- The Woody on Main
- Tin Roof
- Transmission Arcade
Best Bar Service
- Art Bar
- Hemingway’s
- Hendrix Restaurant
- Jake’s
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best Bar Trivia
- Craft and Draft
- Lazy Creek Taphouse
- New Brookland Tavern
- Palmetto Trivia at River Rat Brewery
- The Grand on Main
- Useless Trivia
Best Bartender
- Amanda Dykes
- Gabe King – Hendrix
- Haley Williamson – Group Therapy
- Jake Smith – Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Jeff Helliges – Pavlovs
- Kasey McKay – Calloway’s
- Kelsey Riordan – Market on Main / Group Therapy
- Mel Maillot
- Shawn-Dell Corley – Art Bar
Best Beer Selection
- Craft and Draft
- Jake’s
- Main Course
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best Bloody Mary
- Cafe Strudel
- Liberty Tap Room & Grill
- Market on Main
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Publico
- The Gourmet Shop
- The War Mouth
Best Brewpub
- Columbia Craft Brewing Company
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
- Old Mill Brewpub
- Steel Hands Brewing
Best Cocktail Program
- Bourbon
- Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
- Hendrix Restaurant
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Ratio Restaurant
Best College Bar
- Breaker’s Live
- CJ’s of Five Points
- Jake’s
- Pavlov’s Bar
- The Cotton Gin
Best Craft Beer Selection
- Craft and Draft
- Main Course
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best Dance Club
- Cotton Gin
- Skyline Club
- The Woody on Main
- Tin Roof
Best Distillery
- Gorget Distilling Co.
- Hollow Creek Distillery
- Southern Essence Distilling
Best Gay Bar
- PT’s 1109
- The Capital Club
Best Happy Hour
- Art Bar
- Cantina 76
- Publico
- Steel Hands Brewing
Best Local Brewery
- Columbia Craft Brewing Company
- Hazelwood Brewing Company
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery/Taproom
- River Rat Brewery
- Savage Craft Ale Works
- Steel Hands Brewing
Best Margarita
- Cantina 76
- Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
- Coco’s & Beer Authentic Mexican Grill
- Publico
- San Jose Mexican Restaurant
Best Neighborhood Bar – Downtown/The Vista
- Art Bar
- Di Vino Rosso
- The Whig
- Tin Roof
Best Neighborhood Bar – Five Points
- Bar None
- CJ’s of Five Points
- Goat’s
- Jake’s
- Publico
Best Neighborhood Bar – Harbison/Irmo
- Craft and Draft Irmo
- Hemingway’s
- The British Bulldog Pub
Best Neighborhood Bar – Lexington
- Keg Cowboy
- Krafty Draft Brew Pub
- O’Hara’s Public House
- Twisted Roots Bar & Grill
Best Neighborhood Bar – Northeast
- Random Tap
- Ratio Restaurant
- Top Dawg Tavern
- Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar – Shandon/Rosewood/Forest Acres
- Craft and Draft
- Rockaway Athletic Club
- Tazza Kitchen
- The Cock N’ Bull Pub
Best Neighborhood Bar – West Columbia/Cayce
- New Brookland Tavern
- State Street Pub
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best New Bar or Club
- Savage Craft Ale Works
- The Woody on Main
- Transmission Arcade
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best Outdoor Deck
- Hendrix
- Jake’s
- Savage Craft Ale Works
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best People-Watching Bar
- Art Bar
- Bar None
- Savage Craft Ale Works
- The Woody on Main
- Tin Roof
Best Place to See Live Comedy
- Art Bar
- New Brookland Tavern
- The Comedy House
- The Joint @ 1710 Main
Best Sports Bar
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Hemingway’s
- Hickory Tavern
- Twin Peaks
Coldest Beer
- Hemingway’s
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Best Business to Open or Establish Itself (during the pandemic)
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Il Bucato
- Palmetto Commercial Services
- Regal Lounge
- Transmission Arcade
Best Drive-Through Event
- Eudora Farms
- Holiday Lights on the River
- SC State Fair
Best Grocery Delivery or Curbside Pickup
- Lowes Foods
- Publix
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- Walmart Supercenter
Best Pivot in Strategy or Innovation by a Business
- barre3
- Home Advantage Realty
- Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
- Palmetto Commercial Services
- UofSC School of Music & The Concert Truck
Best Pivot in Strategy or Innovation by a Restaurant
- Cantina 76
- Curiosity Coffee Bar
- Sakitumi Grill and Sushi Bar
- Saluda’s Restaurant
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
Best Restaurant Take-out / Curbside Experience
- Chick-fil-A
- Curiosity Coffee Bar
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Il Bucato
- Sakitumi Grill and Sushi Bar
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
Best Socially Distanced Activity
- Cola Concerts
- Columbia City Ballet’s ”The Nutcracker” at The Koger Center
- Columbia Food and Wine Festival (August 2020)
Best Use of Social Media
- COLAtoday
- East Point Academy
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Home Advantage Realty
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Palmetto Commercial Services
- Soda City Podcast
Best Virtual Event
- Barre3
- Free Times Virtual Music Crawl
- Richland Library
- SC Philharmonic at the Koger Center for the Arts
- St. Martin’s in the Fields Episcopal Church
FOOD AND DRINK
Best ‘Farm to Table’ Restaurant
- Black Rooster
- Hendrix Restaurant
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Saluda’s
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
- Terra
Best Asian Restaurant
- 929 Kitchen & Bar
- Antai Asian Dining
- Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
- Bodhi Thai Dining
- Duke’s Pad Thai
- Kao Thai Cuisine
- Miyo’s Group
Best Bagel
- Bruegger’s Bagels
- Carolina Cafe & Catering Co.
- Curiosity Coffee Bar
- smallSUGAR
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
Best Bang for the Buck
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Cantina 76
- Cook Out
- Lizard’s Thicket
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
Best Barbecue
- City Limits Barbeque
- Home Team BBQ
- Little Pigs Barbecue
- Midwood Smokehouse
- Shealy’s Bar-B-Que
- The War Mouth
- True BBQ
Best Barista
- Chelsea England, Indah Coffee
- Erica D’mato, Loveland Coffee
- Greg Slattery, Curiosity Coffee Bar
- Travis Hoyt, Loveland Coffee
Best Breakfast
- Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Cafe Strudel
- Eggs Up Grill
- Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits
- smallSUGAR
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
- The Original Pancake House
Best Brunch
- Cafe Strudel
- DiPrato’s
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Market on Main
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- The Gourmet Shop
- The Grand on Main
Best Burrito
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Cantina 76
- El Guapos Tacos
- Real Mexico Restaurant
- San Jose Mexican Restaurant
- Best Caribbean Restaurant
- Fire and Spice Irmo
- Island Grill
- La Isla Bonita Restaurante
Best Catering
- Cantina 76
- Dupre Catering
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Southern Way Catering
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
Best Charcuterie Board
- Abundant Graze
- Carolina Charcuterie Company
- Di Vino Rosso
- Market on Main
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- The Gourmet Shop
Best Chef
- Christopher Holme, Hampton Street Vineyard
- David Grillo, Boca Grande Burritos
- Frank Bradley, Hendrix
- Javier Uriarte, Ratio Restaurant
- Joe Cardinale, Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Josh Rogerson, Saluda’s
- Nick Rodriguez, Di Vino Rosso
- Wes Fulmer, Motor Supply Co. Bistro
Best Chinese Restaurant
- Eggroll Chen
- Golden Dragon
- Main Moon
- Miyo’s Group
- Sun Ming
Best Coffee
- Curiosity Coffee Bar
- Drip Coffee
- Dunkin’
- Indah Coffee
- Loveland Coffee
- Piecewise Coffee Co.
Best Deli/Sub/Sandwich Shop
- 5th Avenue Deli
- Andy’s Deli
- DiPrato’s
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Groucho’s Deli
- No Name Deli
- Sub Station II
Best Dessert
- Cupcake DownSouth
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe
- Mingos Cookies
- Saluda’s
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
- The Haven Coffee House
Best Fast Food Chain
- Bojangles
- Chick-fil-A
- Cook Out
- Five Guys
- Rush’s
- Zesto Drive-In
Best French Fries
- Five Guys
- Market on Main
- McDonald’s
- Rush’s
- Smashburger
Best Fried Chicken
- Bernie’s Restaurant
- Drake’s Duck-In
- Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles
- Lizard’s Thicket
- Rush’s
- Zesto Drive-In
Best Frozen Yogurt
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
- Sweet Cream Co.
Best Greek Restaurant
- Grecian Gardens
- Greek Boys
- Kairos Mediterranean
- Mediterranean Tea Room
- Pita’s Mediterranean Restaurant
- Zorba’s Greek Restaurant
Best Grits
- Blue Marlin
- Cafe Strudel
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe
- Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
Best Gyro
- Grecian Gardens
- Greek Boys
- NoMa Bistro by Al Amir
- Pita’s Mediterranean Restaurant
- Zorba’s Greek Restaurant
Best Hamburger
- Chubby’s Burgers Food Truck
- Five Guys
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Higher Ground Char House
- Pawleys Front Porch
- Rush’s
- Steve’s Classic Burgers
- The Whig
Best Hot Dog
- Jimmy’s Mart
- Rush’s
- Steel Hands Brewing
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
Best Ice Cream
- Baskin-Robbins
- Cold Stone Creamery
- LICK Ice Cream
- Sweet Cream Co.
- The Chillin Cow Food Truck
- Zesto Drive-In
Best Indian Restaurant
- 2 Gingers
- Delhi Palace
- Persis Biryani Indian Grill
- Village of India
Best Italian Restaurant
- Alodia’s Cucina Italiana
- Al’s Upstairs
- Di Vino Rosso
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Il Giorgione
- Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Villa Tronco
Best Japanese Restaurant
- Camon Japanese Restaurant
- Inakaya Japanese Restaurant (Northeast)
- Inakaya Watanabe (St. Andrews Road)
- Miyabi Japanese Steakhouse And Sushi Bar
- Sato Japanese Restaurant
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Cantina 76
- Chick-fil-A
- Flight Deck Restaurant
- Urban Cookhouse
Best Late Night Food
- Bar None
- Cook Out
- The Whig
- Transmission Arcade
- Waffle House
Best Mexican Restaurant
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Cantina 76
- Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
- Coco’s & Beer Authentic Mexican Grill
- Moctezuma Taqueria
- Real Mexico Restaurant
- San Jose Mexican Restaurant
- Tacos Nayarit
Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
- Arabesque on Devine
- Green Olive Restaurant
- Mediterranean Tea Room
- NoMa Bistro by Al Amir
Best Milkshake
- Chick-fil-A
- Cook Out
- LICK Ice Cream
- Rush’s
- Sonic Drive-In
- Zesto Drive-In
Best Mobile Food
- Boca Grande Burritos
- City Limits Barbeque
- El Guapos Tacos
- Hott Mess
- Los Chicanos Food Truck
- Spuddering Around
Best National Chain Restaurant
- Bonefish Grill
- Chick-fil-A
- O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar
Best New Restaurant
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Di Vino Rosso
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Il Bucato
- Mingos Cookies
- Ratio Restaurant
- Transmission Arcade
Best Pizza
- Dano’s Pizza
- Il Bucato
- Il Focolare Pizzeria
- LaBrasca’s Pizza
- Nicky’s Pizzeria Five Points
- Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub
- Village Idiot Pizza
- Za’s on Devine
Best Place for a First Date
- Cantina 76
- Di Vino Rosso
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Hendrix
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Saluda’s
- The Grand on Main
- Transmission Arcade
Best Place to Dine Outdoors
- Black Rooster
- Cantina 76
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Hendrix
- Main Course
- Market on Main
- Saluda’s
- The Gourmet Shop
Best Restaurant
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Di Vino Rosso
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Halls Chophouse Columbia
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Hendrix
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Saluda’s
- Terra
Best Restaurant – Devine Street/Shandon/Rosewood
- Backstreets Grill
- Cantina 76
- Henry’s Restaurant & Bar
- Il Giorgione
- Mediterranean Tea Room
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
- Za’s on Devine
Best Restaurant – Five Points
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Goat’s
- Home Team BBQ
- Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe
- Publico
- Saluda’s
- The Gourmet Shop
Best Restaurant – Forest Acres
- BLD Diner
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Pasta Fresca
- Tazza Kitchen
- Tombo Grille
Best Restaurant – Irmo
- Alodia’s Cucina Italiana
- Bistro On The Boulevard
- Fire and Spice Irmo
- Zorba’s Greek Restaurant
Best Restaurant – Lexington
- Alodia’s Cucina Italiana
- Bodhi Thai Dining
- Flight Deck Restaurant
- Fusion Cocina Latina Lexington
- Griffin Chophouse
- Libby’s
- Old Mill Brewpub
- Private Property
Best Restaurant – Main Street
- Bourbon
- Cantina 76
- Halls Chophouse Columbia
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Hendrix Restaurant
- Market on Main
- The Grand on Main
- The Whig
Best Restaurant – Northeast
- Fusion Cocina Latina
- Inakaya Japanese Restaurant (Northeast)
- Ratio Restaurant
- Tiffany’s Bakery
- Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Best Restaurant – The Vista
- 929 Kitchen & Bar
- Blue Marlin
- Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
- Cola’s Restaurant
- Di Vino Rosso
- Gervais & Vine
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Sakitumi Grill and Sushi Bar
Best Restaurant – West Columbia/Cayce
- Black Rooster
- Cafe Strudel
- Duke’s Pad Thai
- Kingsman Restaurant
- Steel Hands Brewing
- Terra
Best Restaurant When Someone Else Is Paying
- Halls Chophouse Columbia
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House
- Saluda’s
- Terra
Best Ribs
- Carolina Wings & Rib House
- Home Team BBQ
- Hudson’s Smokehouse BBQ
- Midwood Smokehouse
- The War Mouth
Best Salad
- California Dreaming
- Groucho’s Deli
- Il Bucato
- J.R. Cash’s Grill and Bar
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
- Verde
Best Seafood Restaurant
- Blue Marlin
- Catch Seafood
- Oak Grove Fish House
- Oyster Bar Columbia
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
Best Service
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Cantina 76
- Di Vino Rosso
- Halls Chophouse Columbia
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Loveland Coffee
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Saluda’s
Best Shrimp & Grits
- Blue Marlin
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe
- Saluda’s
- The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli
- The Grand on Main
Best Smoothie
- Good Life Cafe
- Smoothie King
- Tasty As Fit
- The Well Cafe / The Well Collective
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Best Soul Food
- A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
- Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles
- Lizard’s Thicket
- Ms. B’s Southern Soul Food
Best Southern Restaurant
- Little Pigs Barbecue
- Lizard’s Thicket
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Mr. Friendly’s New Southern Cafe
- Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering
- The War Mouth
Best Steak
- Griffin Chophouse
- Halls Chophouse Columbia
- Kingsman Restaurant
- LongHorn Steakhouse
- Saluda’s
Best Sushi
- Camon Japanese Restaurant
- Inakaya Japanese Restaurant (Northeast)
- Inakaya Watanabe (St. Andrews Road)
- Miyo’s Group
- Sakitumi Grill and Sushi Bar
- Tsunami Sushi Restaurant
Best Sweet Tea
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Bojangles
- Groucho’s Deli
- Lizard’s Thicket
- McAlister’s Deli
- Rush’s
- The Market Tea Room
Best Taco
- Cantina 76
- Coa Agaveria Y Cocina
- El Guapos Tacos
- Fusion Cocina Latina
- Publico
- Real Mexico
- Taco Bell
- Tacos Nayarit
Best Take Out Food
- Basil Thai Cuisine
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Cantina 76
- Enzo’s Delicatessen
- Groucho’s Deli
- Il Bucato
Best Thai Restaurant
- Baan Sawan Thai Bistro
- Basil Thai Cuisine
- Bodhi Thai Dining
- Duke’s Pad Thai
- Kao Thai Cuisine
- Mai Thai Cuisine
Best Vegetarian Menu
- A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
- Boca Grande Burritos
- Good Life Cafe
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- Tasty As Fit
Best Veggie Burger
- A Peace of Soul Vegan Kitchen
- Good Life Cafe
- Granby Grill
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- The Whig
Best Wine List
- Di Vino Rosso
- Halls Chophouse Columbia
- Hampton Street Vineyard
- Hendrix
- Saluda’s
- Terra
Best Wings
- Carolina Wings & Rib House
- D’s Wings
- Home Team BBQ
- Noisy Wings
- Publick House
- Transmission Arcade
- Wings & Ale
LOCAL MEDIA
Best Anchorperson
- Alicia Barnes
- Andrea Mock
- Darci Strickland
- Dawndy Mercer Plank
- Judi Gatson
- Sam Bleiweis
Best Local Instagram
- @kogercenterforthearts
- chamalthecamel
- COLAtoday
- GoCola
- Mike Simmons (Mike the Wine Guy)
- Soda City Podcast
Best Local Radio Personality
- Brent Johnson, The LAKE
- Jonathan Rush, WCOS
- Kelly Nash, WCOS
- Nate Terracio, WUSC
- Steve Varholy, WXRY
Best Local Social Media Influencer
- Amanda Rollison (@valuemindedmama)
- Chamal Mediwaka (@chamalthecamel)
- Lindsey Griffin (@colatownfoodieandfun)
- Lynn Luc (@gocola)
- Mattison Heatherly (@mattisonheatherly)
- Soda City Podcast
Best Local TV News
- WACH FOX
- WIS Television
- WLTX News 19
Best Local Tweeter
- Andrea Mock
- Chris Trainor
- Mike Uva
- Steve Benjamin
Best Local Website – Music/Entertainment
Best Local Website – News
Best Local Website – Sports
Best Radio Station
- 93.1 The Lake
- 97.5 WCOS
- WCOS-FM
- WNKT FM 107.5 The Game
- WUSC-FM
- WXRY 99.3 FM
Best Sportscaster
- Mike Uva
- Reggie Anderson
- Rick Henry
- Rob Sanders
Best Weatherperson
- Adam Clark, WIS
- Daniel Bonds, WLTX
- Dominic Brown, WIS
- Marina Neuman, WACH FOX
- Von Gaskins, WIS
Biggest Media Hog
- Dick Harpootlian
- Henry McMaster
- Lindsey Graham
- Tyler Ryan
PET SERVICES
Best Dog Park
- BullStreet Dog Park
- Emily Douglas Park
- NOMA Bark Park (North Main)
- Saluda Shoals Park
Best Kennel or Pet Boarding Facility
- Camp Bow Wow
- Happy Tails Resort and Spa
- Pawmetto Lifeline
- Wescott Acres Pet Resort
Best Pet Groomer
- Dale’s Pets
- Happy Pets Salon & Spaw
- Happy Tails Resort and Spa
- Little Barks Grooming & Boutique
- Mill Creek Pet Food Center
- Wescott Acres Pet Resort
Best Pet Supply Store
- Lazy Creek Pet Food
- Mill Creek Pet Food Center
- Modern Companion Pet Boutique
- Pet Supplies Plus
- PetSmart
Best Veterinary Clinic
- Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital
- Dutch Fork Animal Hospital
- Four Paws Animal Clinic
- Midlands Veterinary Practice
- Pawmetto Lifeline
- Shandon-Wood Animal Clinic
- The Cat Clinic
PLACES TO LIVE
Best Apartment Community
- Brookland Apartment Homes
- CanalSide Lofts
- Indigo at Brickworks
- Olympia and Granby Mills
- Vista Towers
Best Neighborhood
- Cottontown
- Earlewood
- Elmwood Park Historic District
- Heathwood
- Lake Katherine
- Shandon
- Spring Valley
Best New Home Community
- Bluefield by Mungo Homes
- Blythewood Farms by Great Southern Homes
- Stanley Martin Homes at Kelsney Ridge
- Wessinger Farms by Mungo Homes
- Hub At Columbia
- Indigo at Brickworks
- Olympia and Granby Mills
- Palmetto Compress & Warehouse Co.
Best Retirement Community
- Atria Forest Lake
- Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
- The Heritage At Lowman
- The Village at Southlake
- Wildewood Downs
POLITICS AND CITY LIFE
Best Activist Group or Effort
- Black Lives Matter
- Congaree Riverkeeper
- Pawmetto Lifeline
- SC for Ed
- Serve and Connect
- Special Olympics South Carolina
- Transgender Awareness Alliance
Best Charity
- Harvest Hope Food Bank
- Homeless No More
- Oliver Gospel Mission
- Pawmetto Lifeline
- Serve and Connect
- Special Olympics South Carolina
- Transitions Homeless Center
Best City or County Council Member
- Allison Terracio
- Sam Davis
- Tameika Issac Devine
- Will Brennan
Best Family Attraction
- Columbia Fireflies
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
- Saluda Shoals Park
- Soda City Market
- South Carolina State Museum
Best Green Business or Initiative
- Congaree Riverkeeper
- Palmetto Commercial Services
- Rosewood Market & Deli
Best Local Business Leader
- Bryan Tayara, Rosewood Market & Deli
- Jill Moylan, Home Advantage Realty
- Mike Young, Palmetto Commercial Services
- Phill Blair, The Whig + WeCo Biergarten
- Sara Middleton, LTC Hospitality
- Steve Cook, Saluda’s
Best Local Politician
- Allison Terracio
- Daniel Rickenmann
- Joe Wilson
- Seth Rose
- Steve Benjamin
- Tameika Issac Devine
Best Outdoor Activity
- Congaree National Park
- Lake Murray
- Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
- Riverwalk
- Soda City Market
Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners
- Columbia Museum of Art
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Lake Murray
- Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
- Soda City Market
- The Grand on Main
Best Place to Work
- Cool Care Heating and Air
- Home Advantage Realty
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
- Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- University of South Carolina
Best Small Business Owner
- Beach Loveland, Loveland Coffee
- Bryan Tayara, Rosewood Market & Deli
- Jill Moylan, Home Advantage Realty
- Mike Young, Palmetto Commercial Services
- Phill Blair, The Whig + WeCo Biergarten
- Scott Middleton, LTC Hospitality
- Steve Cook, Saluda’s
Best Troublemaker
- Dick Harpootlian
- Donald Trump
- Doug Gainey
- The Bars in Five Points
Best Use of Public Funds
- Main Street District
- Renovations in West Columbia
- Richland Library
- Roads
- The BullStreet District
Biggest “Our Dumb State” Moment
- COVID-19 response
- No mask mandate
- Re-electing Lindsey Graham
Biggest Improvement in Columbia This Year
- Main Street District
- Removing the curfew at night
- Saluda Riverwalk completion
- The BullStreet District
Biggest Local “Hero”
- Dawn Staley
- Kassy Alia Ray
- Medical Professionals and First Responders
- Olly Otter
- Shane Beamer
Biggest Local “Zero”
- Dick Harpootlian
- Henry McMaster
- Lindsey Graham
- Steve Benjamin
Biggest Waste of Public Funds
- Lindsay Graham
- Penny Tax
- Tax break for Carolina Panthers
Worst City or County Council Member
- Daniel Rickenmann
- Dick Harpootlian
- Sam Davis
- Steve Benjamin
Worst Local Politician
- Dick Harpootlian
- Henry McMaster
- Joe Wilson
- Lindsey Graham
- Steve Benjamin
SERVICES
Best After-School Program
- Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands
- Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
- East Point Academy
- Empire Gymnastics Training Center
- Incarnation Lutheran Child Development Center
- Legacy Martial Arts
Best Bank
- BB&T now Truist
- First Citizens Bank
- First Community Bank
- Founders Federal Credit Union
- Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
- SouthState Bank
- TD Bank
- Wells Fargo
Best Charter School
- Clear Dot Charter School
- East Point Academy
- Gray Collegiate Academy
- Green Charter School of The Midlands
- Midlands Arts Conservatory (MAC)
- SC Whitmore School
Best Cleaning Service
- Central Midlands Cleaning
- Clean and Fresh
- Heather’s Helping Hands
- Palmetto Commercial
Best Continuing Education Institution
- Columbia College
- Midlands Technical College
- Richland Library
- University of South Carolina Continuing Education and Conferences
Best Credit Union
- AllSouth Federal Credit Union
- Caro Federal Credit Union
- Founders Federal Credit Union
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
- SAFE Federal Credit Union
- SC State Credit Union
Best Dry Cleaner
- Burnette’s Cleaners
- Ed Robinson Laundry & Dry Cleaning
- Tripp’s Fine Cleaners
- Zebra Cleaners
Best DUI Law Firm or Attorney
- Cavanaugh & Thickens
- Dayne Phillips Attorney at Law
- J. Taylor Bell, The Jeffcoat Firm
- John Mobley Law Firm
- Law Office Of Derrick E. Mobley
- Seth Rose, Attorney at Law
- Shealey Law Firm
Best Electrician
- Carolina Conditions
- Creations Electrical Inc.
- Easy Electric
- Rytec Electric
Best Escape Room
- Escape Plan Columbia
- Escapology
- The Final Door
Best Event Venue
- 701 Whaley
- Central Energy
- Koger Center for the Arts
- Main Course
- The Millstone at Adams Pond
- Twelve Oak Estate
Best Farm
- City Roots
- Clinton Sease Farm
- Cottle Strawberry Farm
- Freshly Grown Farms
Best Florist
- Blossom Shop Inc.
- De Loache Florist
- Fern Studio Flowers
- Lexington Florist
- Something Special Florist
- Tim’s Touch Flowers and Gifts
Best Funeral Services Provider
- Barr-Price Funeral Home
- Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
- Greenhaven Memorial Gardens
- Leevy’s Funeral Home
- Shives Funeral Home
- Temples-Halloran Funeral & Cremation
- Thompson Funeral Homes
Best Golf Course
- Cobblestone Park Golf Club
- Columbia Country Club
- Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
- Spring Valley Country Club
- The Spur at Northwoods Golf Club
Best Gymnastics/Cheerleading School
- ACX American Cheer X-Treme
- Cheer Passion Allstars
- Empire Gymnastics Training Center
- Lake Murray Gymnastics
- Soda City Gymnastics
Best Heating and Air Service
- All American Heating & Air
- Carolina Comfort, Inc.
- Cola Bear Heating & Air
- Cool Care Heating and Air
- Krantz Kooling and Heating
- Richardson’s Heating and Air
Best Home Builder
- Build On Your Land
- Callaway Construction Co.
- Epic Homes
- Great Southern Homes
- Mungo Homes
Best Hotel
- Aloft Columbia Downtown
- Graduate Columbia
- Hilton Columbia Center
- Hotel Trundle
- Sheraton Columbia Downtown
Best House of Worship
- First Baptist Church of Columbia
- Incarnation Lutheran Church
- RADIUS Church
- Shandon Baptist Church
- St. Martin’s In the Fields Episcopal Church
Best Insurance Company
- Farm Bureau Insurance
- Giles Insurance Agency
- Irmo Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Powers Insurance Experts
Best Landscaping Company
- Blue Moon Landscaping
- Clark’s Lawn & Landscape
- Fat Rat’s Landscaping and Lawn
- Heritage Landscape Services, Inc.
- KB Landscaping
- Michael Wayne’s Landscaping and Tree Service
- Trifecta Landscaping
Best Law Firm
- Cavanaugh & Thickens
- Dayne Phillips Attorney at Law
- Law Office Of Derrick E. Mobley
- LawyerLisa
- McDonnell & Associates Law Firm
- The Jeffcoat Firm
- Wyche, P.A.
Best Local Insurance Agent
- Craig Giles
- Jeremy Powers
- Larry Lucas
- Megan O’Connell
- Steven Diaz
- Victoria Ares
Best Martial Arts School
- Capital Karate
- Columbia Martial Arts and Fitness
- Deep Waters Jiu Jitsu
- Legacy Martial Arts
- TNT Martial Arts & Fitness
Best Mortgage Lender or Broker
- First Community Bank Mortgage
- Foundation Mortgage Corporation
- Guild Mortgage
- Mortgage Network, Inc.
- Norcom Mortgage, Jake Coker
- Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Best Moving Company
- Gamecock Moving
- Gentlemen Movers Inc.
- Soda City Movers
- The Moving Squad
- Two Men and a Truck
Best Outdoor/Camping Gear Retailer
- Half-Moon Outfitters Inc.
- Mast General Store Columbia
- REI
Best Personal Injury Law Firm
- George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers
- Green Law Firm
- John Mobley Law Firm
- Law Office Of Derrick E. Mobley
- The Jeffcoat Firm
- The Stanley Law Group
Best Pest Control
- Baine Termite and Pest Control
- Cayce Exterminating Company, Inc.
- Clark’s Termite & Pest Control
- Modern Exterminating Company Inc.
- Mosquito Joe
- Terminix
Best Photographer
- Anna Garrison
- Crush Rush
- JH Photography
- John Lowry Photography
- Lacie Richards Photography
- Southern Stitched Photography
Best Place for Music Lessons
- Columbia Arts Academy, Lexington School of Music, Irmo Music Academy
- Freeway Music
- Sims Music
Best Place to Get Alterations
- Chong’s Alterations
- Han’s Alterations
- Jackie’s Tailoring & Alterations
- Nick’s Tailor
Best Plumbing Repair
- AP Plumbing
- Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning
- Kay Plumbing Meetze Plumbing
- Superior Plumbing & Gas
Best Printing Company
- ApexGraphix
- Columbia Printing and Graphics Inc.
- K & K Printing
- Sun Solutions
Best Private School
- Ben Lippen School
- Hammond School
- Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
- Northside Christian Academy
- Timmerman School
Best Real Estate Agency
- Carter Realtors Inc.
- Coldwell Banker
- Home Advantage Realty
- The ART of Real Estate
- The Moore Company
Best Real Estate Agent
- Franklin Jones – The Neighborhood Co. – Keller Williams Palmetto Realty
- Jill Moylan
- Kendall Walsh
- Kimberly McCoy
- Olivia Cooley
- Rebecca Goode
- Sarah Bennett
- Seth Ricks
Best Real Estate Group
- Olivia Cooley Group at Keller Williams Realty
- The Boland Team
- The Jeff Riley Team
Best River Rental/Guide Company
- Adventure Carolina Inc.
- Palmetto Outdoors
- River Runner Outdoor Center
Best Roofer
- Burgin Roofing
- Crescent Construction
- Heritage Roofing
- Premiere Roofing
- Seawright Roofing
- The Red Shirt Guys Roofing
Best Screen Printer
- Custom Embroidery & Screen Printing
- Graph-itti Inc.
- Image Ink
- River Printing & Design Co.
Best Shooting Range
- C2C Arms
- Palmetto State Armory
- Shooters Choice
Best Sign Company
- FASTSIGNS
- Sign It Quick Columbia
- Signarama Columbia
Best Smartphone and Computer Repair
- CPR Cell Phone Repair
- Mr. PC
- SmartPhone Medic
- That Computer Store
Best Staffing Agency
- AppleOne Employment
- Carolina Industrial Staffing
- Randstad
- Recruiting Solutions
- Roper Staffing
- Snelling Staffing
Best Travel Agent
- Cruise Planners – Dan & Faith Ramsay
- Ernie King
- Forest Lake Travel
- Hoa Sypolt
Best Upholstery Service
- Forest Lake Fabric Center Inc.
- New Coverings
- Nordan & Foster Custom Upholstery
Best Videographer
- A Thousand Cranes Productions
- Cinema Couture Films
- Matt Brodie
- Skyelar Winn
- Soda City Films
Best Wedding Planner
- Alexandra Madison Weddings
- Amber Watson Weddings
- By Invitation Only
- Meagan Warren Weddings
- Moss and Oak Events
- Parris Balazs
Best Wine and Paint Studio
- AR Workshop Columbia
- Canvases with Candace
- Lexington Paint and Pour
- Painting with a Twist
- Studio Cellar
SHOPPING
Best Adult Store
- Nancy’s Nook
- Spencers
- Sugar and Spice
- This is It
Best Alternative Clothing
- Loose Lucy’s Columbia
- Pannerpete Vintage
-
Sid & Nancy
Best Antique Store
- Little Mountain Unlimited
- Old Mill Antique Mall
- ReFind
- Spring Valley Antique Mall
- The Rabbit Box Antiques & Collectibles
Best Bakery
- Ally & Eloise Bakeshop
- Buttercream Dreams
- Cupcake DownSouth
- Kudzu Bakery & Market Columbia
- Publix
- Silver Spoon Bake Shop
- smallSUGAR
- Tiffany’s Sweets, Eats & Meeting Place
Best Beer Store
- Bottles Beverage Superstore
- Craft and Draft
- Green’s Beverage Warehouse
- Morganelli’s
- Total Wine & More
- Weco Bottle and Biergarten
Best Bridal Store
- David’s Bridal
- Evelyn’s Bridal
- Jo-Lin’s Bridal & Formal Wear
- New York Bride & Groom of Columbia
Best Butcher Shop
- New York Butcher Shoppe
- Ole Timey Meats Columbia
- The Royal Butcher
Best Children’s Clothing
- Duck Duck Goose
- James and Eloise Fine Childrens Boutique
- Once Upon A Child
- Petal & Fern custom threads
- The Children’s Place
Best Consignment Store
- Once Upon A Child
- Revente
- Roundabouts Consignments
- Sid & Nancy
Best Convenience Store
- Murphy Express
- QuikTrip
- Shiv Food Mart
- Best Cycle Shop
- Cycle Center
- Dialed Bicycles Repair & Service
- Outspokin’ Bicycles
- Summit Cycles
Best Furniture Store
- Copper Barn Furniture
- Marty Rae’s of Lexington
- Strobler Home Furnishings
- The Rabbit Box Antiques & Collectibles
- Whit-Ash Furnishings
Best Gamecock Store
- Addam’s University Bookstore at USC
- Barefoot Campus Outfitter
- Gamecock Traditions
- Miss Cocky
Best Gaming Store
- Firefly Toys & Games
- GameStop
- Scratch N Spin
- The Side Deck – Gaming Cafe
Best Gift Shop
- A Little Happy
- Gibson’s
- The Balloon Squad
- The Shoppes on Main
- Uptown Gifts on Main
Best Gun Shop
- Amick’s Guns
- Palmetto State Armory
- Shooters Choice
Best Hardware Store
- Ace Hardware Three Fountains
- Boland’s Ace
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
- South East Ace Inc.
- The Home Depot
Best Jewelry Store
- Dems Fine Jewelers
- Moseley’s Diamond Showcase
- Sugar & Lola
- Sylvan’s Jewelers
- Traditions Fine Jewelers
- Unforgettable Fine Jewelry
Best Liquor Store
- Bottles Beverage Superstore
- Green’s Beverage Warehouse
- Morganelli’s
- Total Wine & More
Best Marine Store
- Carolina Inboard
- West Marine
Best Men’s Clothing
- Belk
- Brittons of Columbia
- Granger Owings
- Tux on Trux
Best Natural Food Store
- 14 Carrot Whole Foods
- Earth Fare
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- Whole Foods Market
Best Place for Fresh Produce
- Cayce Farmer’s Market
- Lowes Foods
- Publix
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- Soda City Market
- South Carolina State Farmers Market
Best Place to Buy CBD Products
- CBD Farmacy of Columbia
- Charlotte CBD at Five Points
- Essential Vapors & CBD
- Garner’s Natural Life
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- Your CBD Store – Lexington
Best Place to Buy Comic Books
- 2nd & Charles
- Cosmic Rays
- Heroes & Dragons
- Scratch N Spin
Best Place to Buy Used Books
- 2nd & Charles
- Ed’s Editions
- Odd Bird Books
Best Place to Buy Used/Vintage Musical Instruments
- Guitar Center
- Musician Supply
- The Music Store, Inc.
- Best Pottery Studio
- Mad Platter
- Southern Pottery Studio
- State of the Art Gallery and Pottery Studio
Best Shopping District
- Columbiana Centre
- Devine Street
- Five Points
- Main Street District
Best Smoke Shop
- Essential Vapors & CBD
- High Life Smoke Shop Columbia
- Illuminati Smoke Shop
- Jay’s Vape and Wellness Center
- Planet Vapor
- Purple Haze Smoke Shop
Best Sporting Goods Store
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- DICK’S Sporting Goods
- Sportsman’s Warehouse
- Todd & Moore
Best Thrift Store
- Goodwill Store & Job Connection
- Hidden Treasures Thrift Store
- Mission Lexington
- Oliver Gospel Thrift Store
- Palmetto Thrift
- Stepping Stones Ministries Inc.
- The Beautiful Neighborhood
Best Vaping Store
- Essential Vapors & CBD
- Jay’s Vape and Wellness Center
- Planet Vapor
Best Wine Store
- Bottles Beverage Superstore
- Morganelli’s
- Rosewood Market & Deli
- The Gourmet Shop
- The Vino Garage
- Total Wine & More
Best Women’s Clothing
- Belk
- JAAS Boutique
- M Boutique
- Pink Sorbet, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store
- Scout & Molly’s
TRANSPORTATION
- Best Auto Repair
- Abbott’s Auto Care & Tire
- Complete Car Care
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
- Imports Plus
- Nuttall Tire
- Old School Automotive & Tire
- Redmond’s Auto
- Team 1 Automotive
Best Cab or Rideshare Service
- Blue Bike SC
- Checker Yellow
- Lyft
- Uber
Best Car Wash
- Andy’s Car Wash
- Constan Car Wash
- Frank’s Car Wash
- Sunset Car Wash & Detail Shop
- Best Driving School
- Baldwin Corporation Driver Training
- Dutch Fork Driving School
- Lexington Driving Academy
Best Limousine Service
- J&L Enterprise
- Southern Valet & Transportation
- Best Motorcycle Store
- Carolina Honda
- Harley Haven
- Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson
Best New Car Dealership
- Dick Dyer & Associates
- Dick Smith Ford of Columbia
- Honda Of Columbia
- Jim Hudson Automotive Group
- JTs Kia of Columbia
- McDaniels Acura
- Steve Padgett’s Honda of Lake Murray
Best Oil Change
- Abbott’s Auto Care & Tire
- Constan Car Wash
- Dick Dyer Mercedes-Benz Service Center
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
- Midas Columbia
- Old School Automotive & Tire
- Take 5 Oil Change
Best Tire Dealer
- Abbott’s Auto Care & Tire
- Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers
- Nuttall Tire
- Old School Automotive & Tire
- Pope-Davis Tire & Automotive
Best Used Car Dealership
- Carmax
- Dick Dyer & Associates
- Godwin Motors Inc
- Honda Of Columbia
- JTs Kia of Columbia
- McDaniels Auto Group