foodie friday: bangkok

Dell and I finally made it back to our favorite Thai spot in Columbia since their reopening in a new location: Bangkok! Bangkok was one of the first Thai restaurants in Columbia, and their food is phenomenal. You can find Bangkok nestled among shops in the strip mall near the Garners Ferry Walmart, but don't let its location fool you. If you like Thai cuisine and you have not tried this place yet, you are missing out!

Our go-to dishes at Bangkok are the Shrimp Pad Thai (to DIE for) and the Massaman Curry with chicken. We were extra hungry this evening so we ordered Fried Wantons and Egg Rolls too!

foodie friday: the other store

My favorite type of lunch place is a delicious meal that comes from a place you would never expect. This week, I found just that from The Other Store, located down a back road off of Forest Drive. The Other Store is a a small convenient store with an even smaller deli in the back. They have PHENOMENAL sandwiches and the most charming little back deck. It almost makes you feel as if you're miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city, nestled away at an old country general store. I had the Grace's Avocadowich with a side of cucumber & onion salad. SO GOOD! I am highly recommending this place!

foodie friday: labrasca's pizza

Dell and I did something crazy and gave up bread & pasta for lent. One of the things I missed most during this time was PIZZA. I could eat pizza for breakfast, lunch & dinner and I'd still want another slice for dessert. So, for our first post-lent outing we went to our favorite pizza joint in Columbia:


Labrasca's Pizza has been around since 1966. You can find this little place hidden away on Fort Jackson Boulevard. We LOVE their pizza, which range in size from mini (6 inch) to large (15 inch), and you can choose from a variety of toppings. My go-to is a mini with mushroom, onion, peppers, tomatoes and feta. They also have subs, salads and appetizers available. & CANNOLI.


Aside from the delicious pizza, I love the atmosphere. It's dark and cozy, with old Italian decor. It makes me feel like I'm eating pizza in a retro pizza parlor in Italy.

We'll see you again soon, Labrasca's!

foodie friday: the mediterranean tea room

Last night, Dell and I tried out the Mediterranean Tea Room. Honestly, we wound up there by total accident. A fortunate accident, but an accident nonetheless. We originally ventured out to get some Thai food from our VERY favorite Thai place only to find it CLOSED. I can't tell you the panic that rightfully ensued following this discovery, but luckily it was short lived because a few minutes later we figured out they are in the process of moving to a new location. I'll make sure to post about it when it opens back up!

The Mediterranean Tea Room is a small Mediterranean/Greek joint tucked away on Devine Street. I very much recommend giving this place a try if you love Mediterranean style food. They have a pretty expansive menu and a very charming atmosphere:


Oh, and the food. The food was delicious. And not to mention, quite inexpensive for the amount of food you get. I had the falafel sandwich with tabbouleh:



& one of Dell, because I think he's kind of handsome when he's oblivious that I'm sneaking pictures :)

foodie friday: original pancake house

Dell and I had a little lunch date this week at the Original Pancake House. I have two words to describe this place: POTATO. PANCAKES.
We are in LOVE with their potato pancakes. We might be a tad bit biased because they slightly resemble one of our favorite Filipino cuisines, pork cakes (veggie for me). But seriously, just look at these bad boys:


(pictured here with the Florentine Crepe, also very yum.)

They come with a side of applesauce and sour cream, but take my word for it & slather these puppies in ketchup (also a biased statement, as I am a mega ketchup enthusiast). Don't believe me? Go try them out for yourself.