Savor Columbia 2023

The team behind Savor Columbia is all about great food, great drinks, and great times. Our journalists, photographers, and designers are so invested in Columbia’s food culture because we love to eat! Those who savor Columbia are passionate about supporting local restaurants, bars, and cafes and highlighting the culinary excellence found in our community. At Savor Columbia, we honor Columbia, MO favorites and explore exciting new dining ventures across the city. Whether we’re ducking into a new cafe for lunch or sitting down to dinner at a Columbia Classic, you can always spot our team with our phones out, ready to post our next meal. Once you’ve explored the magazine cover to cover, don’t forget to visit SavorColumbia.com, our refreshed and better-than-ever digital restaurant guide and blog. Catch up on all things foodie and find your new favorite spot, all from the comfort of home. Do you own a local restaurant? Get in touch with Savor Columbia for your chance to be featured on the website or in our next issue! Savor Columbia provides a platform to showcase our community’s noteworthy local food scene. It doesn’t matter if you’ve lived here for years, are new to the city, or just passing through. We hope you’ll join the conversation surrounding our food industry and indulge in what our town has to offer.

PUBLISHER Rusty Brett

SALES Jake Bowlby

CREATIVE DIRECTOR Sarah Carnes

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Madisson Alexander Savannah Arnold SENIOR CONTENT STRATEGIST Molly Wallace

CONTENT STRATEGIST Abby Proffer

Cover: Shrimp & grits by Glenn’s Cafe, serving Cajun-Creole & American dishes in Columbia since 1939. Photo by Kyla Phillips.

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