Lost Buddy, gained tacos — and bistro lunches on the Horseshoe

One Taco, Two Taco

There was a bit of sadness in Lexington, with the announcement that Buddy’s Saucy Dogs, 5225 Sunset Blvd., was closed.

But, there was a small upside – an artisan taco restaurant, One Taco, Two Taco, going into the space. Owner Jeff Zona and business partner Arif Rizvi envision 10-15 taco choices, three or four tortas or Mexican sandwiches, and more.

The new eatery is expected to open in early October.

Albert’s Deli

Albert’s Deli has opened a location in the Bank of America Plaza at 1901 Main St.

The location is the second for Albert’s Deli which also operates a food truck in the area. The restaurant’s original location is at 7358 Parklane Road.

barre3

Local barre3 fitness studio owner Lauren Truslow recently opened a second barre3 at 2900 Dreher Shoals Road.

“Expanding into the Lake Murray area was an obvious choice of where our next studio should be,” said Truslow, who opened her first barre3 studio at 3000 Rosewood Drive in October 2014. “Many of our clients drive a very long way to take a barre3 studio class, and I don’t want distance to prevent someone from experiencing this workout. ... Our new location presents an opportunity to create an amazing, inviting space to serve the Lake Murray area.”

A modern evolution of the ballet barre workout, barre3 workouts balance strength training through isometric holds and small, one-inch movements with stretches inspired by yoga and Pilates.

FOODIE EVENTS

GERVAIS STREET BRIDGE DINNER: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23. Tickets are on sale now for the second Gervais Street Bridge Dinner. The event is a seated, multicourse dinner for 1,000 with cocktails, beer and wine in the center of the bridge spanning the Congaree River. Tickets are a bit of a splurge – $150 per person – but definitely get you a unique experience. Proceeds benefit Congaree Riverkeeper, Canoeing for Kids and Harvest Hope. www.gervaisstreet bridgedinner.com

BISTRO LUNCHES: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekdays at McCutchen House. The University of South Carolina’s historic McCutchen House on the Horseshoe is open for lunch during fall and spring semesters (except breaks and holidays). Students of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management prepare and serve a four-course lunch throughout the semester. Among scheduled entrees, Friday, Sept. 9-Friday, Sept. 16 are sausage and peppers penne pasta with marinara sauce; blackened salmon served with wild rice pilaf; Cuban sandwich served with fried plantains; braised short ribs over mashed potatoes; mushroom ravioli with marsala wine sauce; and a daily student selection. $10, includes plated entree, tomato pie, soup or salad, beverage and dessert bar. 902 Sumter St. http://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/hrsm/for_the_community/mccutchen_house_dining/bistro_lunch_dining/index.php