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The Augusta Chronicle
Taj of India brings bold flavors to Augusta's dining scene
The first thing you'll notice might be the vibrant colors. The second is the aroma of spices drifting from the kitchen. At Taj of India , every dish tells a story, blending traditional Indian flavors with a menu tailored to local tastes. Take a visual journey through one of Augusta's most distinctive dining destinations, where every plate is designed to be as memorable as it is flavorful. More Augusta Eats favorite Looking for your next meal? Explore more Augusta Eats stories featuring local restaurants, signature dishes and hidden gems from across the Augusta area. Watch more Augusta Eats Take a seat at the table with more Augusta Eats videos. From longtime local favorites to new dining destinations, these stories showcase the people and flavors behind Augusta's food scene. This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Taj of India brings bold flavors to Augusta's dining scene
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People Drive Across South Carolina Just For The Cheeseburger At This Unassuming Little Grill
Hidden along Highway 96 in Greenwood sits a little restaurant that doesn’t look like much from the outside. But looks can be deceiving. Cheeseburger House has become such a local legend that people willingly drive over an hour just to sink their teeth into one of their famous burgers.
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Finding Solutions: Augusta woman starts CSRA Death Cafe to talk about death
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta woman has started the CSRA’s first Death Cafe, a gathering where people talk about death over coffee, tea and sweets. Dr. Jen Whitford is an end-of-life doula who volunteers her time for people who are dying and those in their circle of care. She held the first Death Cafe in June.
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This Amish Restaurant In South Carolina Serves The Most Incredible Homemade Bread
Somewhere in Blackville, South Carolina, there’s a restaurant quietly making bread so good it should probably be illegal. Miller’s Bread Basket is the kind of place that makes you question every food decision you’ve ever made in your life. Now to start with the obvious question: what...
The Post and Courier
'Crown jewel': Nature Rocks event showcases Hopelands Gardens and offers fun activities
AIKEN — After a day that brought heavy rain and even some tornadoes, Mother Nature finally decided to cooperate. Nature Rocks was held Oct. 11 at Hopelands Gardens under cloudy skies, but that didn’t deter many families and individuals for turning out to enjoy the fourth annual event. More than two dozen organizations offered a variety of activities, including several interactive ones that encouraged youngsters to get “hands-on” with nature. City of Aiken Arborist Aaron Campbell manned a display that showed off the city’s arboretum and even offered visitors to take home a souvenir. “What we ha...
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Charleston improv veteran to bring signature show to Augusta
Charleston improv veteran and Theatre 99 co-founder Greg Tavares brings a special night of long-form improvisation featuring performers from both Charleston and Augusta on Oct. 16. Tavares’ signature narrative improv show, “Likely Story” will come to Le Chat Noir Theatre at 8 p.m., Oct. 16, according to a news release....
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New barbecue spot opens in former Wrens recreation building
WRENS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new barbecue restaurant has opened in Wrens in the same building that once housed the city’s recreation department. Live Wire Smokehouse is owned by Paul Arrington, who has lived in Wrens his whole life. Arrington also owns an electrical company located behind the building.
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Owners of The Feed Sack Opening Reopening Malia’s Restaurant in Aiken
Located at 120 Laurens St. SW. in Aiken, Malia’s Restaurant has been a local institution since 1987. The restaurant, currently closed for renovations, underwent a series of changes last year that, according to coverage by the Aiken Standard, led to the purchase of the restaurant by husband-and-wife partners Greg Pierce and Angelia Roberts. Pierce and Roberts, the restaurateurs behind the Feed Sack, are now bringing new life to Malia’s.
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Italian American Club hosts Pasta Festival in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Pasta Festival took place Friday in downtown Augusta, hosted by the Italian American Club of the CSRA. The event offered spaghetti and homemade desserts. “And we dish a lot of pasta. We sell a lot of pastries. All of our desserts are baked by members...
American Songwriter
Born 94 Years Ago in Georgia, the A-Team Steel Guitar Master Who Played on Timeless Hits by Tammy Wynette, Charlie Rich, and Lynn Anderson
On this day (October 7) in 1932, Pete Drake was born in Augusta, Georgia. He discovered the steel guitar as a teenager and rose to prominence in the Atlanta area. After moving to Nashville, he fell in with the A-Team, a group of first-call session players. Drake played on several country classics, including “Stand by Your Man,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and “Rose Garden.”
The Augusta Chronicle
Music, food, boat rides and a corn maze make for a full weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? There's plenty of fun events to attend in the Augusta area. We've rounded up some of the concerts, markets, and events happening in the Augusta area Oct. 9-11. Each week, The Augusta Chronicle will publish a list of options for things to do in the Augusta area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancellation, or selling out. Moonlight Music Cruise What: An evening cruise along the Augusta Canal featuring live music by Chris Hardy who will perform classic rock and his own original music. Where & When: Friday 6-to-7:30 p.m. The cruise will start at the Augusta Canal Discovery Center at 1450 Greene St. in downtown Augusta. More: Taj of India owner adapts authentic recipes for Augusta diners | Exclusive Details: Tickets are $27 for adults and $25 for people 60 and older, military members, and students. Call 706-823-0440 ext. 502 to make a reservation. Visit www.augustacanal.com/events for more information. Food Truck Friday What: A family-friendly gathering featuring multiple food trucks, live entertainment and outdoor activities. Where & When: 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Evans Towne Center Park at 7016 Evans Town Center Blvd. in Evans. Details: