In this episode, we sit down with Brian Cole, the mastermind behind Columbia Food Tours, Soda City Tours, the South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival and The SC Shrimp & Grits Festival. Brian shares how a simple weekend getaway turned into a passion project that now showcases the best of Columbia’s food and history. 🍽️✨ From the challenges of getting restaurants on board to the impact of food tourism on the local scene, Brian takes us behind the scenes of building a successful food tour business. Plus, hear how one restaurant owner’s support helped him break into Columbia’s tight-knit culinary community. If you're a foodie, a history buff, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is a must-watch! 🔥 💬 Let us know in the comments: Have you ever been on a food tour? If so, where? 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring stories! #FoodTour #ColumbiaSC #AsToldByYou #LocalEats