Andrea Gonzmart Williams, 5th generation of the Columbia Restaurant, shows how to make the restaurant's classic sparkling sangria using Spanish cava, Spanish brandy and Spanish orange liqueur. The recipe is great for enjoying on sunny days in Florida as well as for special occasions. For the full recipe: https://www.columbiarestaurant.com/The-Columbia-Experience/Recipes/Sangria-de-Cava | Columbia Restaurant

The Columbia Restaurant's menu is full of home recipes enjoyed for five generations by the family who has owned Tampa's landmark since 1905. Chicken and Yellow Rice is a keystone of the comfort food first made at home and then elevated for the Columbia menu. This week, Tampa Bay's Morning Blend invited 5th generation's Andrea Gonzmart Williams to make her version of the dish which, unlike the Columbia's recipe, includes ham and artichoke hearts. As she says, there are lots of options to customiz

Columbia Restaurant Group's reopenings begin in Sarasota, today at Cha Cha Coconuts and then on Monday at the Columbia Restaurant, both in St. Armands Circle. Cha Cha's is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Reservations are now being taken at ColumbiaRestaurant.com at all of the Columbia locations. Ulele reservations can be made at Ulele.com. The schedule for reopenings: * Wednesday, May 20 — Ulele in Tampa * Wednesday, May 20 — Columbia Café at the Tampa Bay History Center * Thursday, May 21 —

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Damaged tile on the 21st Street exterior of the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is getting a modern refurbishment blending new techniques with old-school artistry. Fifth generation caretaker Casey Gonzmart Jr. explains the three generations of history behind the iconic decor. | Columbia Restaurant