Columbia Closings   What's not in Columbia anymore

This Litchfield building was put up as a Sam's Corner, which was doing a lot of expansion back in the teens. I don't know if they were franchaising the concept or what, but I believe they are now back down to the original Garden City location. Be that as it may this spot went through a number of other concepts fairly quickly over the years with Andomiro being the latest. The concept was interesting, an Asian/Jamacian fusion menu, but probably not for me, and I never did stop in.

The end seems to have come rather suddenly, not long before I took these pictures on 25 May, with the fully equipped site up for sale.

I will mention the the adjacent ice-cream shop is very good.

Spice Wing in the old Fort Jackon Kmart plaza, closed on 27 May according to this story in The State. However, it is already set to be replaced by another wing operation, Crazy Wings. Kind of makes me wonder if that wasn't the plan all along.

(Hat tip to my sister)

I was not really aware of My House, but I always remember that building as Don Pablo's, one of my favorite Mexican spots. I don't see any specific closing information online, but judging by one review, it probably was gone around October of 2025.

The place now seems to be setting up as Room Service, which sounds more like a club than a restaurant.

(Hat tip to commenter Aaron J)

Well, it seems this much restauranted spot on River Drive has turned over once more. River Grill House Of Pizza (identified as River Grill & Pizza on the marquee) was the follow-on in this spot to Hook Fish & Chicken, which moved out in 2023. River Grill looks to have opened in late 2024 or early 2025, and had some decent reviews (along with, as is always true, some not so great). In general a restaurant with "House Of Pizza" in its name will be run by a Greek heritage family, and that seems to have been the case here.

As of late May, a new spot Vegan International Cafe & Art Bar has already opened in the spot. Interestingly, there was already a vegan concept in this spot, Lambs Bread, which closed in 2020.

It appears that the Zaxby's out past Aldi on Garners Ferry Road is closed for some sort of remodeling. There are no details on the sign, but the sign is still branded Zaxby's, so I guess they plan to re-open in due course.

(Hat tip to commenter Badger)

The Post & Courier reports that Jay's liquor, beer & wine licenses were revoked on 6 May, so I'm using that date for the closing.

This place had apparently been on the edge for a while as there had been a number of incidents, such as a shooting on 29 March as reported on WIS.

Lots of businesses have come and gone in this long depot building, but I don't see that I have specifically done any postings on Suite D, and I can't recall was was here before. Anyway, its the Vista so I'm sure something new will be in before long.

(Hat tip to commenter badger)

I actually thought this place was closed several months ago because I never saw any cars there, and I had to ride around the parking lot to verify it was open. That was then & this is now, I guess...

Since I rarely watch TV or listen to the radio anymore, I don't have any idea what the distinguishing feature for this chain was, or why I would pick it over Five Guys on the high-end or McDonalds on the low end. In the event, perhaps I was not alone.

Certainly all in all, I would much rather still have Pizzeria Uno on this spot.

The State has the story.

(Hat tip to commenter Brian)

This Lizard's Thicket, in a former Shoney's building on Forest Drive is closed for renovations. The chain just redid one in Lexington as well, so perhaps they are looking to freshen up several sites. Of course, to my memory, the one on Beltline was updated and nonetheless closed.

I last at at this one on my niece's birthday last December, and it was fine: Your typical Lizard's experience. I don't recall noticing anything particularly wrong with the physical plant, but who knows what kind of issues there might be behind the counters.

I believe I ate at Uncle Mikey's once several years ago, possibly after Pastaria 811 closed and I was looking for a new second go-to at the beach. In the event, I thought it was just OK, perhaps because there was live entertainment that night which I hadn't expected, and the place was a bit noisy. After the owner retired and sold the place, it was set to drop the "Uncle" and just become Mikey's Pizzeria, something I am unsure ever actually happened: I see some "coming soon" posts, but no actual reviews. At any rate, if it did happen, it didn't last too long and the building is now for sale.

In the meantime, it appears there is a possibility that the original owner will come out of retirement and open a spot by Smuggler's Deli on the bypass.

WBTW had the closing story:

I had my goto Starbucks coffee: The Grande Latte many times at Harbison Court during my peak coffee years, but not at this store. Once upon a time, the plaza was home to Barnes & Noble, and I would get my fix hanging out there in that long vanished era where closing time was 11pm.

This particular Starbucks I think I only stopped at once, some years ago. As commenter, Mitch notes, the parking lot here is not well designed and the front area where the store was is a particular hassle as I found once more taking these pictures.

The closure does not leave Harbison 'buckless, as I believe there is still one in the Target down the road, and there are alternate options such as Panera. You can read the story in The State or Post & Courier

(Hat tip to commenter Andrew)

UPDATE 4 May 2026: Fix tag typo.