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S & S Art Supply

• 1928-B Rosewood Drive

Sato Japanese Steak and Seafood

• 1999 Beltline Boulevard

Sid and Nancy

• 743 Saluda Avenue
• 803-779-6454
• Are you a rock star? Or do you like to play one every now and then? Sid & Nancy has the goods to complete your look, at prices even a struggling musician can afford. Although they stock plenty of second-hand and vintage goods, don’t miss edgy pieces made by local designers who are often employees of the shop. Sid and Nancy is also a fab place to shop for out of the ordinary gifts, home accessories and even art. A punk rock onesie would make the perfect baby gift for that uptight, mother-to-be at your office, n’est-ce pas?
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Simply Savory

• 2901 Devine Street

Soak

• 4840 Forest Drive, Trenholm Plaza
• 803-787-0313
• Who doesn’t love a manicure and pedicure? What a lovely treat, a beauty necessity made pleasurable by light massage, fab ambiance and a glass of wine or tea. Soak is the place to go for the ultimate nail experience. You’ll leave pampered, relaxed and with fab nails, polished to perfection! Next girls’ night out, skip the bar and make appointments at Soak, where you can chat and get pretty at the same time. And don’t be shy, guys! The last Tuesday of the month is for men only. Grooming is everything, gentlemen! Don’t miss fun treats at the front desk, like lip gloss packaged to match every outfit and waterproof Blinc mascara.
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Solstice Kitchen

• 841-4 Sparkleberry Lane
• 803-788-6966
• Sure, it’s a drive (unless you’re in the Northeast), but it’s so worth it. Babysitter night? Check. Doggie dinner night featuring amazing food and wine for grown-ups and specially-prepared three-course meals for pups? Check. Fun and informative wine dinners? Mais oui! Make sure to go with a crowd so you can order one of everything and taste it all. From amuse-bouche to dessert, including everything in between, the food at Solstice is an incredible treat. Don’t be shy about ordering something different; trust the chef. The Shop Tart loved her rosemary-infused goat cheese ice cream over apple pie. Loved!
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Southeastern Salvage

• 7505 Garners Ferry Road

Southern Pottery

• 3105 Devine Street

Spotted Salamander Catering

• 803-546-0249 or spottedsalamandercatering@gmail.com
• Spotted Salamander is one of the biggest things to hit Columbia in a while. Chef Jessica Shillato and event designer Brad Weeks have sustainability in mind when they prepare for an event. Ingredients are always fresh, often local…and always delicious! They will cater all events including - but not limited to - weddings, brunch, corporate events, delivery & drop off, themed events, private dinners, bridal showers, baby showers and anniversary parties. Their take-home items available at the All-Local Farmers’ Market at 711 Whaley Street on Saturdays are legendary. (The Shop Tart recommends their butternut squash lasagna. And the mac and cheese. And the bacon and squash casserole. And the soup. And…everything else.) Can’t make it to the market? Call ahead after selecting a dish or three from their “Take and Make” menu and pick it up on the way home. Yum!

StaceyO StudiO Massage and Esthetics

• 4114 Forest Drive, inside Gold’s Gym.
• 803-348-5040
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Strobler

• 4721 Forest Drive

Swanky Boutique

• 10253 Two Notch Road, Suite F

Sylvan & DuBose Jewelers

• 622 Harden Street

Tabouli

• 2930 Devine Street

Tag It Art

• 4517 Forest Drive

Terra

• 100 State Street, West Columbia
• 803-791-3443
• Chef Mike Davis is known for his use of local food and the delicious things he does with it. The wine dinners at Terra are legendary, the perfect way to learn something new, enjoy an excellent meal expertly paired with wine and have a blast while you’re at it. Manager Howard is a certified Wine Specialist and would love to help you choose the perfect wine for your meal any night of the week. The staff seems pretty knowledgeable, too, so he must be giving them a few tips. Look for fab specials like Pizza and Pinot Wednesdays (a glass of pinot and a wood-fired pizza for only $12). Although Terra is perfect any time of the year, don’t miss spring, summer and fall nights on the patio, where there is often live music. The Shop Tart thinks it’s high time we refer to State Street as Columbia’s own mad chic “Left Bank.” Terra is the fab anchor. The food is amazing and the wine well-chosen, but there’s nothing stuffy about Terra, where the Shop Tart always has a ball!
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Tillman Salon

• 1507 Gervais Street

Tiny Treasures

• 4711 Forest Drive

Tonic Day Spa

• 5910 Garner’s Ferry Road

Two G’s Clothing

• 723 Saluda Avenue

Unforgettable Fine Jewelry

• 2511 Devine Street
• 803-779-3636
• Thinking about getting married? Need to treat yourself? Need big bling without a huge price tag? In the doghouse and need big bling with a price tag to match? Unforgettable can help with any occasion. Take a 30 minute class at the shop’s Academy and learn how to choose and enjoy jewelry through expert eyes. Ready to propose? The Unforgettable staff will sit down and help you plan the entire thing, down to the last detail. They’ll even let you rehearse! Do you need a lot of sparkle without a hefty price tag? Swarovski Crystal jewelry is the way to go and they have a huge selection. For regulars in the doghouse: Have your gal make a wish list, so you know exactly how to get back into her good graces. Don’t forget the Godiva Chocolate to go with your gift; it’s available right there in the shop. Bookmark the shop’s event page so you can check for upcoming classes and events. Mention the Shop Tart and get a 10% discount (Swarovski Crystal excluded.)
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Urban Nirvana

• 4840 Forest Drive

VanJean

• 2734 Devine Street
• 803-252-4339
• VanJean may be the most cutting edge boutique in South Carolina, maybe even in the entire region. They discovered modern genius Phillip Lim before Barney’s or Neiman Marcus. Those ladies have fab fashion instincts and they want to share them with you. Love the dress, can’t figure out how to wear it? They can suggest the perfect accessories to make you look like you just stepped off the runway. Need a more classic look? They once helped the Shop Tart find the perfect outfit for a funeral in less than fifteen minutes (and she was the best-dressed lady at the church. Ahem.) VanJean’s prices vary, too, so don’t be afraid. They have a knack for discovering emerging designers we can afford. If you want a real deal, keep your eyes open for the sale at the beginning of every season, where clothes from last year are marked down by as much as 90%. Does a $1000 coat ever really go out of style? And wouldn’t you like to own it for $100? Look for Shop Tart favorites like Phillip Lim, Loeffler Randall, Tracy Reese, Tibi, Milly, Elijah, Liquid and more.
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Verve Interiors

• 1127 Gregg Street
• 803-790-0045
• Verve Interiors is more than just design: Their retail space is a treasure trove of beautiful things, from the perfect lamp or sconce to complete a room to original paintings by local artists, bedding to die for and the ottoman your sofa has been missing. And if you do need design help - and who doesn’t need professional advice every so often? - the ladies of Verve are happy to help. Owner and designer Ford Boyd Bailey, designers Sumner Holman, Vicki Taber and Christy Edens, and manager Stephanie Abernethy will be happy to help you transform your entire home. But don’t be shy. Those of us on a budget can take advantage of their fabulous style, too. If you have a larger budget, they can do a room or two. And if you need to make small changes here and there to pull the room together, Verve is a great place to go.
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Vinya’s

• 118 Laurens Street SW, Aiken, SC

Weathers

• 2710 Devine Street

Westend

• 830 Meeting Street, West Columbia

Whimsy

• 631-C Harden Street

Whit-Ash Furnishings

• 919 Gervais Street

White Mule

• 1530-D Main Street

Wish

• 719 Saluda Avenue
• 1332 Main Street

Worth Repeating

• 615 Meeting Street, West Columbia

Za’s

• 2930 Devine Street

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