Columbia, Missouri, in America’s heartland, embraces sophisticated dining and imaginative culinary trends while celebrating down home ingredients.

Columbia Dining: Beer, Dick Tracy and Peanut Butter

Ernie asked Chester Gould if he’d autograph his wall and the result was the original poster sized sketch of the iconic 1930s sleuth that graces the entrance to Ernie’s Cafe and Steakhouse.

The names of 38 beers are printed around the border of Flat Branch Pub and Brewing but their beer menu lists over 100.

When was the last time you came across a portable wood fired brick oven on a city street?

Unfortunately Sparky’s Homemade Ice Cream, 21 S. Ninth Street, known for their very small batch exotic flavored creations, sold out of their Brown Sugar Chocolate Cicada Ice Cream.

Peanut Butter & Bacon Mashed Potatoes was inspired – three simple ingredients taken to new and delicious heights for the simple reason “why not.”

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Columbia Dining: Beer, Dick Tracy and Peanut Butter