Popular Columbia restaurant adds Sunday brunch

Tallulah on Devine is starting brunch service on Sunday, Aug. 6.

Seating will be first-come, first-served, no reservations. Selections will include Tallulah’s Southern breakfast (two eggs, grits, house-smoked bacon and benne seed biscuits) and an array of soups, salads, sandwiches and sides. Entrees include brioche bread pudding with fresh berries and whipped cream; blackened catfish with yellow grits, bacon lardons and green onion; and a 6-ounce CAB hanger steak with two eggs and smashed potato home fries.

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays, 2400 Devine St., www.tallulahsc.com

NEW & NOTABLE

New on Main Street: A locally owned Asian restaurant has joined the growing list of new restaurants opening on Columbia’s Main Street. JJ Tea House opened last month at 601 Main St. in the Adesso building. In addition to authentic Asian soups, appetizers and entrees, JJ’s offers a variety of Asian beverages, including milk teas, green teas, fruit juices, and slushies and tapioca-based drinks.

Honors: Four Columbia-area restaurants have been recognized with Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards Award of Excellence. To qualify for an award, submitting restaurants must present a wine list with complete, accurate information, including cinrages and appellations for all selections. After qualifying, to be considered for an award, the restaurant must offer at least 90 selections of wine, and feature a “well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.”

▪ Villa Tronco, on Wine Spectator’s list since 2016. 1213 Blanding St. www.villatronco.com

▪ Motor Supply Co. Bistro, since 2006. 920 Gervais St. www.motorsupplycobistro.com

▪ Ruth’s Chris Steak House, since 2008. 924-A Senate St. ruthschris.net

▪ Terra, new to list in 2017. 100 State St., West Columbia. www.terrasc.com

FOODIE EVENTS

Thursday, Aug. 3, is National Watermelon Day: Celebrate by chilling, slicing and sharing a whole watermelon with friends. Challenge your buddies in a seed-spitting contest (distance or accuracy – you choose). Put seeded watermelon slices in a blender or food processor with a bit of ice to make a refreshing drink (add a bit of vodka or rum for a refreshing adult beverage). Seek out the elusive Bradford watermelon, purportedly the best-tasting watermelon grown, at the S.C. Farmers Market. If you can’t get it fresh, find the next best thing – pickled Bradford watermelon rinds – at Rosewood Market or Crave.

IPA Day at The Whig: This event features a lineup of more than 10 IPAs from Founders and Holy City brewers and a special food menu. From Founders: All Day, Centennial, Lemon Drop, ReDankulous and 10K. From Holy City: Sparkly Princess Sour IPA, Muy Amigo, Paradise, Run Home Jack and Dyno-Mite. 4 p.m.-midnight Thursday, Aug. 3, at 1200 Main St. www.thewhig.org

Pups & Pints: Bring your four-legged family member and donate an item or two on the Humane Society’s Wish List and get $1 off pints. View wish list at www.swampcabbagebrewing.com/events. 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Swamp Cabbage Brewing, 921 Brookwood Drive. www.swampcabbagebrewing.com