Stapleton
Stapleton, GA · Food & Drink
The Augusta Chronicle
TacoTopia's beef birria keeps Augusta diners coming back | Exclusive
It's hard not to notice the neon-green building front on the east side of Deans Bridge Road that is covered with pictures of food and topped with a huge bright pink sign that reads 'RASPATOPIA.' It might confuse some people as to what it is, but it's actually a sweets shop on one side, and a taco shop on the other side. The sweet shop is RaspaTopia - raspa is sweet in Spanish - and the taco shop is TacoTopia, said Manager Helen Velasco. They are owned by a brother-and-sister team. More: Bootleggers pairs shaded courtyard with late-night fun | Exclusive For this visit, TacoTopia was the subject, but the sweets sampled were delicious. TacoTopia is an open-air dining room on a covered deck with several picnic tables. Order from the enclosed counter area and kitchen at the back of the deck. TacoTopia is Dillion Knight's favorite place to eat. Friday was the first time he'd been back in about six months, when he was laid off from his job. He said he had just started a new job, so he and his wife Karen were back. "Once you start eating it, you get a little addicted," he said while
The Georgia Sun
Augusta wing joint fails health inspection with 98 degree walk-in cooler
A Town Wings on Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta received a failing grade during a routine health inspection earlier this month, dropping from a B to a U in less than four months. What’s Happening: The Georgia Department of Public Health inspected A Town Wings at 3412 Mike Padgett Hwy...
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The Tiny Bakery In Georgia Where Locals Say The Long Drive Is Worth It
People do not drive forty minutes out of their way for average bread. That kind of detour only happens for something worth bragging about later, and this bakery earns every mile of it. Georgia hides plenty of good food, but this one keeps coming up in conversations for a reason....
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Augusta Wing Restaurant Scores 49 on Health Inspection, Faces Food Safety Violations
Town Wings in Augusta earned just 49 points out of 100 during a September 8 inspection. The Georgia Department of Public Health found problems at the restaurant located at 3412 Mike Padgett Hwy. Sixteen violations were found. Raw shrimp sat uncovered beside ready-to-eat food in the front reach-in cooler, which...
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Dutch Bros Expands to Augusta’s Coffee Corridor with New Drive-Thru Kiosk
Dutch Bros will open a drive-thru kiosk at 3064 Washington Road in Augusta by year's end. The company made the announcement Tuesday. The spot occupies where Mi Rancho restaurant once stood, wedged between Burger King and Chick-fil-A. This 986-square-foot kiosk will crowd into a strip that already houses Starbucks, 7 Brew, Dunkin' and Caribou Coffee. All of them are packed into less than half a mile of Washington Road west of the Interstate 20 interchange.
The Augusta Chronicle
Mustard-inspired treats take over North Augusta on Saturday
Calling all mustard lovers and adventurous eaters. North Augusta's Oktoberfest Mustard Crawl is back for a second year with all things mustard. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. There's no admission fee, and festival-goers are encouraged to wear mustard-colored clothing. More: Sheila's Bakery in North Augusta attracts donut lovers daily | Exclusive Mustard color is a deep, muted shade of yellow with hints of brown and green, sort of like the condiment, according to Palettemaker.com, a website that assists with creating colors. There will be food items that include mustard in some way, giveaways, as well as items to purchase, according to the event information at northaugustaforward.org . North Augusta Forward, a nonprofit community and economic development organization, organizes the event as a way to support small, local businesses. Here's a sample of the mustard-inspired Oktoberfest treats visitors will find among some of the downtown North Augusta businesses participating: Brink's Tavern: Pork Schnitzel and Bavarian pretzels. Crown + Lavender: Sample tea made from mustard seeds. Daisy Market: Pretzel Blondies. Sno-Cap Drive-in: Have a corndog with mustard. Your Pie: Cubano Pizza Carolina Hills Sandwich + Sweet Shoppe: Carolina Mustard BBQ sandwiches. Cavalier's Coffeehouse: Gustard cookies
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Ordinance under consideration by Aiken City Council would involve property where Malia's located
AIKEN — The first reading of an ordinance that involves the downtown property where Malia's Restaurant is located and its possible sale received the unanimous approval of Aiken City Council on Sept. 14. Five of the panel's seven members were present at the meeting, which was held at the...
The Post and Courier
Ordinance under consideration by Aiken City Council would involve property where Malia's located
AIKEN — The first reading of an ordinance that involves the downtown property where Malia’s Restaurant is located and its possible sale received the unanimous approval of Aiken City Council on Sept. 14. Five of the panel’s seven members were present at the meeting, which was held at the Frederick B. Cavanaugh Jr. Municipal Building. Pete Messina and Braylen Waldo were the absentees. The City of Aiken has been in discussion with the property’s owner Malia Koelker and a prospective buyer, according to a memorandum from City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh to City Council. Aiken County land records sho...
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This South Carolina BBQ Buffet Has Been Smokin’ Meats From Scratch For Over 30 Years
A great BBQ buffet is a rare thing, and this South Carolina spot has been proving it for three decades. Everything on the steam table starts from scratch, with no shortcuts hiding behind the sauce. Regulars line up knowing exactly which sides they’re going straight for first. The pulled...
The Post and Courier
Customers can enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch daily at new restaurant on Aiken's Southside
AIKEN — A new restaurant on the Southside is welcoming diners for breakfast, brunch and lunch after officially making its debut Sept. 14. First Watch is open from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily at 168 South Aiken Lane, Building No. 300. “We’re closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day for our team members to have family time,” said Jessie Hartzler, who is the director of operations for an area that includes Aiken and the Lowcountry. The menu at First Watch restaurants is “chef-driven” and the food is made with the freshest ingredients available, according to Hartzler. “We don’t have any microwav...
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Biscuit Belly plans October opening
Biscuit Belly is coming to Evans in October. The Louisville, Kentucky chain opened its first restaurant in 2019 serving an “inventive brunch menu filled with bold new twists on Southern favorites,” according to Biscuit Belly’s website. Menu items include bonuts which are biscuit donut holes with cinnamon...
The Post and Courier
Taj Aiken meets its deadline, vacates 213 Richland Ave. as Oliver Hospitality is set to begin demolition
AIKEN — Taj Aiken Indian Cuisine officially vacated 213 Richland Ave. W. on Sept. 13, meeting the deadline set by Aiken City Council. “Yes, we were right on the line, but everything is going peacefully,” said restaurant owner Alokkumar Akse. He met with two city employees at 3 p.m., sitting on a green bench to sign the final documents before he locked the gutted restaurant’s front door and surrendered the key. Assistant City Manager Mary Tilton handed Akse a relocation assistance check for $158,000, an amount equal to the rent he’d paid the City of Aiken after it became his landlord in Decembe...
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How the Outer Ring Market in Lincolnton lets you ‘eat good’ and ‘live well’
LINCOLNTON, Ga. (WJBF) – If you’re looking for fresh meats and produce locally, The Outer Ring Market is just for you. In this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip, Brandon Dawson and the team visits The Outer Ring Market to speak with new co-owners Cameron and Jessica Harris to learn all about what the business has […]
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Pizza Came to Augusta, Georgia Through a Greek Family Running an Italian Restaurant, and They’re Still Here Generations Later
A tin ceiling, a painted mural of old Venice, and booths with little jukeboxes bolted to the wall, that is what I found when I walked into a small dining room on a main street in Georgia. The ceiling is stamped tin, original to the building, and the mural of...
The Augusta Chronicle
Inside Sheila's Baking Company with Augusta Eats | PHOTOS
🧁 Fresh-baked pastries, sweet treats and local flavor were on display as Augusta Eats visited Sheila's Baking Company in North Augusta. Step inside the bakery and see what's drawing customers through our photo gallery. More: Sheila's Bakery in North Augusta attracts donut lovers daily | Exclusive 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: Inside Sheila's Baking Company with Augusta Eats | PHOTOS
The Augusta Chronicle
Pinnacle Club names Alex Brown as new chef de cuisine
The Pinnacle Club has named Chef Alex Brown as its new chef de cuisine, bringing a culinary leader with two decades of experience in private clubs, luxury hotels, and catering operations to the downtown Augusta venue. Brown, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, will oversee the club’s culinary operations, guide menu development, and work with the hospitality team to enhance dining experiences for members and guests. More: O'Charley's going out of business? GA locations close, social media down During his career, Brown has held leadership roles at several prominent clubs, including Naples National Golf Club, Marco Island Yacht Club and Benzene Country Club. His experience includes creating seasonal menus, refining culinary programs, and developing hospitality-focused kitchen teams. “Joining The Pinnacle Club isn't just a milestone; it’s the moment a chef stops chasing excellence and starts defining it,” Brown said in a statement. The club said members and guests can expect to see Brown’s culinary vision reflected in new dining offerings beginning in mid-September. Located atop the Lamar Building at 699 Broad St., The Pinnacle Club has been a fixture of Augusta’s business and social community since 1967. The private club is now managed by Edgar’s
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Tennille cafe celebrates one year in business
TENNILLE, Ga. — A local restaurant is celebrating one year of serving the city of Tennille. Scoot’s Cafe and Ice Cream Emporium was created when co-owners Robert Fisher and Rose Holton combined their separate businesses, a cafe and an ice cream shop, after both faced difficulties on their own.
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Trenton resident 'Bubba' Outlaw lets the dogs out (with onions, chili and more)
AIKEN — Dog bites — the kind involving chili, ketchup, mustard and the like — have become a winning family business over the past three years for Trenton resident Kim "Bubba" Outlaw, who has joined Aiken County's corps of food trucks, with helpers including his 16-year-old son, Jordan, a home-schooler who helps meet the ongoing demand.
The Post and Courier
A new restaurant also offering fried chicken to open at former Little Howie's location in Aiken
AIKEN — The owner of City Billiards, a popular downtown establishment known for its tasty hamburgers and hotdogs, is preparing to open new eatery. Oct. 1 is the “target date” for TJ’s Chicken to make its debut, Terra Jones told the Aiken Standard. “It’s dream to have a second restaurant,” she said. “I want to expand and do another one.” TJ’s Chicken’s location at 103 Williamsburg St. S.E. used to be the home of Little Howie’s. In late July, a post on the Little Howie’s Facebook page announced that the eatery would be closing for good “due to the owners of the building selling the property.” Li...