Happiness Bomb is aptly named. The peanuts are delicious, the sweet tea is on point and the people…read moreare so friendly! They definitely make me happy! Stopped by to visit them during Soda City's Winter Fest. They had 3 different sized bags of peanuts, sweet tea and a hot chocolate bar. I grabbed a medium bag of peanuts so I could share with some friends and a sweet tea. The peanuts were near perfection. Just the right amount of salt and every peanut was edible. Sometimes you get those rogue nasty peanuts when they are tiny or they've been boiled too long etc. but these were all great! Not a bad one in the bunch. The sweet tea was also perfectly sweetened and I added some fresh mint from the hot chocolate bar to special it up a bit. The hot chocolate bar looked impressive with at least 8 different add ins/toppings/mixers and there were also some impressive looking candy apples coated with a variety of sinful toppings. I didn't partake of those that day and I'm afraid that is a regret that I deal with on a daily basis... until next time, Happiness Bomb!

Fun smiley happy people delivery happiness bombs to the masses. Love their boiled p nutts !read more

This place was an absolute must try after seeing it pop up in my feeds. I checked the website and…read moreit showed they were closing in an hour. I called and tried to place a Togo order and they do not allow for that. They did say though that they keep serving customers even if it's past closing. So took the drive to the other side of Columbia and it was very much worthwhile. They sell out of things and so if things are cross off the menu, then you should have went earlier. I missed out on the smoked links. It was pretty quiet for a Sunday afternoon and there were not that other many people in the dining area. Hopefully, that's just because it's a Sunday in South Carolina. The burnt ends, wings, wings, collards, beans, corn bread and rich with hash we're all stand outs. The staff was very friendly and helped make this place a gem that I'll highly recommend.

I feel like barbecue spots might follow a similar playbook regarding meats, smoke, sides, and…read moresauce, but they certainly are not created equal. When I was visiting my sister in Columbia, South Carolina, she told me about City Limits Barbecue and since there was only one day on our calendar that they would be open, our schedule was set. We got there pretty early after they had opened, but there's still was a line out the door. A little bit into our wait in line the owner/chef came out to talk us through the menu, his process, and recommendations. This was such a cool touch. I loved hearing about everything that he put into the product and the passion he has for his cooking. As you can imagine... The food was SPECTACULAR. Look, the brisket was absolutely top-notch and this beef rib was possibly the most tender chunk of meat I have ever had. We also got a half pound of their chopped whole hog option with crispy skins, and while it was delicious and flavorful, it didn't have the smoke or barbecue flavor without sauce that I was looking for. Of course, we had to go with practically an appetizer sampler of the sides and if I would've been able to put the food away, I would have just ordered one of everything. The collard greens were really good and not overly bitter, this sweet jalapeño coleslaw was maybe one of my favorite coleslaw recipes I've ever had, but the star of the show in my opinion were the sweet beans which was what most people would call baked beans. The amount of time, effort, and attention to every flavor in these beans was 10/10. Talk about bringing a humble ingredient to life. The cornbread was as amazing as you would imagine and the carrot cake was delicious. If you're looking for something unique with their barbecue, opt for the brisket sandwich with chili con queso or the Texicano. I was being a purist snob and just wanted the beef rib, but I stole a bite of my sister's sandwich and holy cow... Starve yourself the day before you visit, arrive early, and prepare to have a religious experience.

I caught up with Island Noodles for the Candler Park Neighborhood Festival. The smell is what drew…read moreme in, plus the ritual of eating from an open "to go" container with chopsticks. They have a huge wok of cooked noodles and vegetables, which were carefully scooped into the container and then topped with chicken (they do the chicken separately to accomodate the vegetarians) and handed over. The flavor was good, but many of the veggies were still quite hard and uncooked. Broccoli and snap peas in particular.

I recently tried Island Noodles on my latest venture to Soda City. After seeing people walking…read morearound with their Noodle cups I decided to try them and I WAS NOT disappointed! I'm sometimes a picky eater but the medley of sweet potatoes, broccolini, teriyaki chicken, peppers, carrots, zucchini, onions, etc ended up being rich yet light. Would recommend 10/10.

PUT SOME SOUTH IN YO MOUF!!!!…read more That's not the slogan for The Peanut Stand but I sure was singing it as I happily peeled off the gravel road surrounding this Manning, SC local business located right on a country road corner intersection. I had a hankering for boiled peanuts so my cousin directed me to this place that I had to write down old school directions for (go down past the church, make a right, another right, then a left and if you see the farm you went too far). This small family business has been around for quite some time and the woman I spoke with was more than happy to tell me about her family's business although she was leery of me taking photos because apparently there was some legal issues going on between family members (yikes). Anyway, what a lovely place! It's literally just a step above a shack but filled with home grown and/or local treats. The boiled peanuts were delicious and at only about $3 for a bag, more than worth the price! If you haven't had boiled peanuts, please add a trip to the South for a bag to your bucket list. Feel free to put it before the trip to the Himalayas and bungee jumping. The store is open seasonally so they won't be open till May but the next time I'm down in Manning, they will be seeing my face for sure! They also have a Facebook page that's updated with store news and special hours so be sure to take a glance and/or call them before you venture out.

Burritos are delicious especially the day starter and the road runner. Awesome service. Avocado…read morecrema is amazing!

Amazing food! Tamales are the best in town! And the homemade horchata is delicious! Great choice…read morefor a quick breakfast or early lunch.

Great food and great person! Always enjoy going to gamecock events and getting food from Sam! Go…read moreGamecocks!

Spice 3 is still hot! Haha It was a fast delivery and tasted…read moregreat! I will definitely order from here again.

Everything we got from this food truck was very tasty and very filling. From the brisket to the…read morebaked beans, Mac n' cheese and garlic cheddar mashed potatoes, it was delicious! My husband and I got the brisket dinner. Both of our plates were filled with so much food. I had to save some for later. My 10 year old son ordered the So Cal sliders, but when I got home with the food, I noticed he ended up with the Southern sliders. By the time I got home, it was too late to turn around and let them know we had the wrong order. My son liked the Southern sliders, but he still should have got what he ordered. It wasn't the cook's fault either because it said Southern sliders on the receipt. The girl taking my order most likely didn't hear me. Other than that little mishap, everyone was pleased! I am definitely willing to try this place out again.

Tried these guys at Hazelwood last month ! Delicious tacos for lunch. Nice family running food…read moretruck.

My husband and I went here for lunch today and WOW! The family that runs it could not have been…read moresweeter. Talk about fresh and delicious. We opted for a mix of samosas and some butter chicken and we were definitely not disappointed. The butter chicken was delectable and had such a unique and distinct flavor. The samosas were a delicate pillow of delicious meat that was dipped in a homemade sauce (that I forgot to get the name of, but I could have drank it, it was so good!). We will definitely be back.

Had the pleasure of eating at there food truck that was at soda city. I really enjoyed my food! I'm…read morea sucker for buttered chicken and this was real authentic, the service was also fast for a food truck and the workers were very pleasant.

We stopped by the restaurant Joyful Cafe only to find this amazing coffee within. Absolutely…read moredelicious coffee, lattes & sweet treats to have your taste buds singing! We will be back!

From the owner: Freshly ground coffee beans created into a specialty drink with many cream options, dairy and non…read moredairy, if desired and delightful macarons located in a small town cafe where delicious meals can be found. “Chaos coordinator in every cup!”