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5 PIGS BARBECUE
LITTLE
4927 Alpine Road. 803-788-8238. Hickory smoked
pulled pork BBQ and ribs served buffet style. Chosen
Best BBQ in SC by Southern Living magazine - we
agree. Choose from tomato-based, mustard-based or
vinegar-pepper sauces. Fried chicken, collards, mac n
cheese, homemade tomato pie, homemade chickenpot-pie, hushpuppies, banana pudding and more!
5 KITCHEN & WINE BAR
SOLSTICE
841-4 Sparkleberry Lane. 803-788-6966. New
Southern gourmet. Seasonal, unique daily lunch/dinner
specials. Signature: Angus Flat Iron Steak in
zinfandel‐marsala reduction; bearnaise butter & frites,
6 oz. Filet Mignon with smoked cheddar pimento
cheese and worcestershire‐bourbon jus, Buttermilk
Fried Chicken with Smoked Gouda-Bacon Mac &
Cheese. (see front cover) 650+ wines.
5 JAPANESE RESTAURANT
INAKAYA
224 O’Neil Court. 803-699-2626. Served in atmosphere so
authentic you’ll think you’re in Tokyo. Expertly prepared
tempura, teriyaki, donburi and many Japanese specialties.
Considered best sushi in town. No argument from us.
Freshest fish and friendliest sushi chefs.
5JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
SATO
1999 North Beltline Blvd. 803-782-1064. Be entertained
by skilled hibachi chefs at Columbia’s original Japanese
steakhouse. We love to go to Sato on Wednesday nights
when Saki is just $1! Sato also features a sushi bar. Good
lunch specials & early bird special before 6PM.