2014 Fall-Holiday Discover Columbia | Page 11

5 s northeast \ east s 5 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.