R. Bowen Loftin is still working at MU, but five months after resigning as chancellor, he doesn’t yet have a defined job title. “It’s close to being finalized, and then I’ll have a business card,...

Being awake at 5 a.m. is very similar to being awake at 5 p.m. during the winter. It’s pitch black and you’re not quite sure what you’re doing awake. Luckily, the Harold’s Doughnuts workers are...

It’s no secret that Columbia is home to a plethora of widely adored pizza options. From the notorious Shakespeare’s to the laymen’s Domino’s, picking a number to dial when craving a late night...

Old-fashioned candy making lives on in downtown Columbia. Since 1974, The Candy Factory has been producing its own candy, including chocolate, caramel and toffee. It’s a family business, owned by Amy...

Here’s the scoop: Ice cream is a creamy, awesome, emotional Band-Aid. I’ve always loved eating mint ice cream after a bad day (or a good day, really; I just like ice cream), especially while I binge-watch...

I’ve grown up around Mexican food my whole life. My mom’s family has been passing down recipes for generations. So obviously, I had high expectations going into this food war. Luckily, I wasn’t disappointed. ####La...

May Contain Nuts, Columbia’s English-style candy shop, is bursting with candy both old-fashioned and modern, from wax bottles and candy cigarettes to chocolate-covered espresso beans and gummy worms. Glass...

Velvet Cupcake Cafe is the perfect dessert destination for on-the-go college students, offering deliciously portable desserts. A sweet treat to grab between classes is just a walk down the street from...

In downtown Columbia, everyone can find their own type of sweet treat. Among the dozens of places to grab good food, there are several great sweet shops. Columbia’s downtown area needs variety to keep...