With all the eateries popping up and shutting down around Columbia, staying on top of what's happening in local food has become a task all its own. In only a few months, several new restaurants and bars have opened their doors, and Addison’s has opened its second location on the south side of town. Meanwhile, stalwart staples such as Boss Taco and Las Margaritas continue to inch toward opening new locations. If you're a foodie, here's what you need to know this month.

Now Open: Bleu Market and Bakery

Where: 3919 S. Providence Road

Hours: Restaurant is open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bakery is open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Call: 573-874-4044

It was once a fine-dining restaurant downtown. Then, it left the brick-and-mortar world behind to focus on catering. Now, Bleu Events is expanding again, but this time it’s featuring breakfast and lunch on the menu. Bleu Market and Bakery opened Jan. 16 and offers American-style brunch at a reasonable price. Try the highly recommended eggs Benedict for just $6.

At the bakery within the restaurant, Bleu Market and Bakery offers a variety of desserts and pastries, including strawberry velvet mini cakes, assorted cupcakes and homemade pop tarts.

Now Open: Park Restaurant and Bar

Where: 4380 Nocona Parkway

Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11a.m. to 10 p.m.

Call: 573-554-1955

Park Restaurant and Bar had its grand opening Dec. 1 and has been offering affordable local flavors and ingredients nonstop since. The modern-rustic vibe of the restaurant matches the menu, which is mostly small plates with many gluten-free and vegan options. The small plates and sandwiches cost around $8, large plates around $12 and steaks around $25. Try the Korean beef nachos, calamari and coconut salmon.

Now Open: Twain Missouri Taproom

Where: 23 S. Eighth Street

Hours: Mon-Thurs. 3-11 p.m., Fri. 3 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sat. noon to 1 a.m., Sun. noon to 10 p.m.

Call: 573-875-8888

The wood-paneled booths, bar and wall décor definitely give this taproom a Midwestern feel — especially because almost all of the wood is from Amish communities in Sturgeon. There are even wooden checkers and chess sets, so challenge a friend to a game to see who buys the next round of local beers.

Twain, which had its official opening in January, sells Missouri-made brews and cocktails and some small appetizers, including cheese plates. The 10 taps rotate every few weeks and often include selections from Logboat Brewing Co., Bur Oak Brewing Co. and other fan favorites.

Now Open: Pressed

Where: 803 Walnut St.

Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 4 p.m. to midnight, Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Call: 573-424-6660

Opened in late October, this metropolitan rooftop bar features chic furniture and bright neon lighting, a concept pushed by owner Travis Tucker, the brain behind Bleu Events. Get a taste of a once-favorite from the now-closed Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar with the Bleu Rosemary Lemonade cocktail, or support your favorite local businesses with cocktails made with Dogmaster Distillery vodka or DrinKraft kombucha. Next, snack on a variety of small treats, including edamame hummus and toasted pretzel chips, while you gaze out at the gorgeous Columbia skyline.

Now Open: Addison's South

Where: 4005 Frontgate Dr.

Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m. to midnight

Call: 573-607-2129

The second location of this popular downtown bar and grill officially opened at the end of January. The menu matches the downtown location as a full-service restaurant, serving appetizers, pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, steak and seafood.

It doesn’t offer a happy hour yet, but don’t let that stop you from checking out the South Columbia addition — and its free parking.

Coming Soon: Boss Taco and Las Margaritas

When Vox first reported in October 2018 that catering business Boss Taco planned to open a brick-and-mortar spot downtown, the response from the community was immediate and enthusiastic. At the time, owner Lindsey Spratt planned to open in November 2018 but has since been delayed. According to Spratt, the downtown Boss Taco plans to open the last week of February, "barring any holds ups with the city," she wrote in a message to Vox.

As of now, the future home of the downtown Las Margaritas, another iteration of the popular Columbia Mexican restaurant, remains empty. An employee at Las Margaritas told Vox there are no definite plans to open the downtown location yet.*

Unfortunately, folks, it seems the tacos and margaritas will have to wait. But in the meantime, make time to taste the myriad flavors Columbia's new restaurants and bars have to offer. If we've missed anything, or if you know of any restaurants coming soon, reach out at vox@missouri.edu.

*Update: Feast Magazine reported on Feb. 13 that Las Margaritas plans to open in March. Vox reached out to Las Margaritas owner Francisco Esquivel, and he said he will have a firm date for the opening decided within the next week. This story will be updated once that date is known.

Related links