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Biscuit Belly takes biscuits to a whole new level| Exclusive
Biscuit Belly had a busy first week. The new Evans breakfast and lunch restaurant opened on Tuesday, and has been packed each day, said the manager, Rafael Ramos, on Friday afternoon. “It’s gotten busier and busier every day,” he said taking a few minutes out to speak to a reporter. More: The Food Lab tests new dishes with ghost kitchen model | Exclusive On Friday, the mid-morning the line was almost out the door, and the large dining room was crowded. He expected crowds, but said this exceeded his expectations. Fortunately, he has plenty of staff on duty and the lines were moving quickly. Biscuit Belly is a Southern breakfast and lunch restaurant in the Evans Towne Centre at 4274 Washington Road near Publix. It’s a growing chain that expanded recently by acquiring by another popular breakfast and brunch restaurant chain, Maple Street Biscuit Co., Ramos said. The main menu items are Southern biscuits served in many different ways – all with clever names. Ramos is quick to say that the biscuits are scratch-made, as are most of the menu items. The most popular menu item so far is The Rockwell, he said. It is a homemade biscuit loaded with
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Augusta readies for tricks, treats and fall festivities
Halloween is no longer a one-night event where kids dress up as goblins and princesses and go door to door collecting candy. There's enough happening over the next few weeks to keep kids, adults, and adults who still want to be kids entertained and busy. Here's a look at some of the Halloween and fall events coming up in the Augusta area. Some are family-friendly, while others may be better suited for older children and adults. Be sure to check the dates, as many events take place before Oct. 31. Steed's Dairy Farm What: Visit a working dairy farm, explore a 5-acre corn maze, and many more activities. When & Where: Saturdays 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sundays 1-7 p.m. at Steed's Dairy Farm, 4634 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown Details: For more information, visit https://www.steedsdairy.com/ . Explore the 5-acre corn maze, pick pumpkins, visit the petting zoo, take a hay ride, watch a cow-milking demonstration, brave a kid's zip line, take a pony cart ride and much more. Tickets are: children ages 2 and younger, free; ages 3 and older, $14; senior citizens and military members, $11. Fright & Delight: Augusta's 11 Days of Halloween What: Family-friendly special Halloween events at Augusta's
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Aiken Regional Airport Completes $8M Resurfacing of Primary Runway
On Friday, Oct. 9, the City of Aiken marked the $8 million resurfacing of the Aiken Regional Airport's main runway with a ribbon-cutting at noon. The city held the event on the airfield near the northern end of Runway 7-25. The Federal Aviation Administration paid for 95% of the project,...
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Finding Solutions: Augusta woman starts CSRA Death Cafe to talk about death
An Augusta woman has started the CSRA’s first Death Cafe, a gathering where people talk about death over coffee, tea and sweets.
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New restaurant on Aiken's Southside has festive vibe, strives to offer authentic Mexican food
AIKEN — Mario Pena and two of his friends, Francisco Molina and Juan Soto, are the owners of Totopos, a new Mexican restaurant on the Southside. “We all live in Graniteville,” said Pena, who is a USC Aiken graduate. “We have wanted to have a restaurant for five years at least. It has been our dream. We’ve dined around the area, and there was nothing that we liked, so we decided to do our own thing.” Totopos made its debut in late September with a soft opening at 510 Silver Bluff Road, which most recently was the location of Victoria, another Mexican eatery. “One day I drove by here and I saw a...
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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...
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'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.