At the heart of Columbia’s vibrant North Village Arts District lies The Root Cellar. This small market offers locally produced produce, meats and specialty foods from sustainable farms in Columbia’s farming community – offering convenient subscription services and an accessible market to make supporting these efforts even easier than before!
Root Cellar was established by Walker Claridge and Kimberly Griffin in 2001 as an alternative grocery option similar to farmers markets without weather and time commitment issues. They designed Bounty Boxes so customers could select their perfect package, becoming popular enough to now include over 140 farmers from Missouri in this box-based model.
The Root Cellar also emphasizes education, offering workshops and classes to teach about healthy eating and cooking. Working closely with programs like Capital Region Healthy Schools and Communities, The Root Cellar can assist low-income families add more fruits and vegetables into their diets. Their Columbia location serves as a USDA-registered Food Hub to streamline distribution for local producers.
Columbia’s craft beer scene is flourishing at a tremendous pace, and with so many new breweries opening, craft beer lovers now have more choices than ever to enjoy their beverage of choice. Flat Branch Pub and Brewing Company is an exciting newcomer, located downtown near Mizzou North on Rogers Street near Rogers Creek – thus the name.
Beer Garden is an ideal location to host intimate date nights or happy hour get-togethers, boasting an impressive beer list as well as cozy, inviting interior features including wood-burning fireplace and tables and chairs arranged around an intimate side room that features a stage and shuffleboard table.
Smoky aromas emanating from large wooden fermentation tanks filling the bar area can still be detected while conversations continue throughout the restaurant and bar. Their menu offers traditional favorites as well as adventurous options that feature locally sourced ingredients.
Flat Branch offers an assortment of wine and spirits, but their primary beverage offerings are local craft beers. There is something suitable for every season available on tap at Flat Branch; so everyone will find something they enjoy drinking there.
Flat Branch Pub and Brewing Company is an excellent spot to enjoy a casual meal or grab drinks before attending Rose Music Hall nearby. A wonderful addition to Columbia’s growing craft beer scene, its friendly and helpful staff provide welcome respite from city life and offer affordable drinks options – not to mention that its menu provides for an amazing culinary experience!