Columbia’s Restaurant Summer Games in Boyd Plaza
The heart of Columbia, South Carolina, Boyd Plaza, is set to play host to the 2024 Restaurant Summer Games – an array of culinary contests inspired by the Olympic spirit. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 4, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Event Overview
The Restaurant Summer Games will see seven of Columbia’s favorite restaurants compete in a series of Olympic inspired games. Each restaurant will also showcase a dish and cocktail of choice, with profits going towards a charity selected by the restaurant. The array of restaurants vying for glory include Hampton Street Vineyard (representing France), Hanabi Hibachi (Japan), Bierkeller (Germany), Ratio (Peru), Bodhi Thai (Thailand), The War Mouth (USA), and Villa Tronco (Italy).
Festive Atmosphere
The event is not just about competition and charity. Attendees can expect a glitzy and entertaining atmosphere complete with an open bar stocked with Bierkeller’s German brews. Games on hand will include ping pong by Carolina Pong, corn hole, and soccer. Keeping the energy high throughout the event, a DJ will be spinning hot earworms, and a photo booth will be in place to capture attendees’ favorite moments.
Support Your Favorite
Warm up your cheering vocal cords and support your favorite restaurant in this culinary clash of titans. Tickets are available for purchase today. Join the fun, sample world-class cuisine, and contribute to a noble cause while at it. This is no ordinary Sunday evening it’s a celebration of food, camaraderie, and giving back to society.
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Explore More in Columbia
The City of Columbia is a vibrant hub for business, culture, and cuisine. Venture beyond the borders of the Restaurant Summer Games to discover unique ideas from Columbia’s entrepreneurs on ‘Shark Tank,’ enjoy live local music at Historic Camden’s Jammin’ in July, or explore the culinary scene further with a peek into the Italian market and bottle shop, Alimentari Don Luigi.
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