“One of the missions of this concept is to lower the barrier to entry for local, independent businesses, and create an opportunity for small businesses where it doesn't otherwise exist. We have an absolutely fantastic group of vendors here. We can't wait for y'all to try them.”

“After nearly a year in the making, Columbia’s first open-air food hall is now officially open to the public.”

“Columbians love a major project that’s announced and completed in the same year. Gather COLA food hall will celebrate its grand opening today, Friday, Dec. 5.”

“Columbia’s first open-air food hall, Gather COLA, will celebrate its grand opening in the BullStreet District at 10 a.m. Friday.”

“One of Gather Cola's offerings, Los Chicano's Jr., stopped by the WIS studio to give a taste of what's to come when the food hall opens on Friday.” 

Gather Cola, the Capital City’s first open-air food hall, is set to open on Friday, Dec. 5 in the BullStreet District. It features ten restaurants, three retail vendors, and two beverage spots with open courtyards, all set in a laid-back setting just a block from Segra Park.

“Gather COLA announced Monday that it will hold a grand opening on Dec. 5 at its location on 2191 Pickens Street, located near Segra Park. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 10 a.m. and will be open to the public.”

“Gather COLA blends in more than a dozen restaurants and retail locations right across from Segra Park. Earlier this month, the food hall released its full lineup of locations. Now Gather Cola is hosting a hiring event for what they call Columbia’s newest destination for food, drinks, and community.”

“The food hall, located in the BullStreet District across from Segra Park, revealed its food lineup that ranges from classic Southern to innovative 1980s-inspired Asian cuisine“

“If you know the old-school beer lingo, a ‘session’ was all about enjoying low-ABV brews you could sip on for a whole session with friends (without cutting the night short),” the post said. “That’s exactly the vibe Session Taproom is bringing to the BullStreet District“

“Kiki’s Chicken and Waffles, the local soul food favorite that was a semifinalist in 2024 for one of the “Oscars of the food world,” is set to join Gather COLA. The food hall is expected to debut at the BullStreet development later this year, giving the city one of the trendy upscale food courts.“

“This is exactly what Columbia needs,” said Garrison Marcoux, a Columbia resident. “More locations for people to interact with one another face to face outside of work, which creates a more connected community.”

“Inspired by the success of GATHER GVL in Greenville, S.C., the venue anticipates elevating Columbia's growing culinary and social scene, blending a diverse array of dining options, retail experiences, and flexible office and community spaces.”

“It will be an amazing place to spend time with people you care about,” he said. “That's what it's all about. You know, putting the phones down, having real conversations, having a shared experience with food and the community.”