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Hop with Pop: A Moveable Feast

Hop with Pop is a progressive dining experience that takes you on a culinary tour of downtown Columbia aboard The COMET’s Soda Cap Connector. Guests will visit four local restaurants, enjoying a curated tasting menu paired with cocktails at each stop. This unique evening highlights the best of Columbia’s food scene while promoting fun, safe, and reliable public transit.

 Export to Your Calendar 10/13/2026
When: October 13, 2026
6:00-9:45 pm
Where: Downtown Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina  29201
United States
Contact: Lenza Jolley
lenza@scrla.org
803-766-0182

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On October 13, guests will travel together by bus to four restaurants along the Soda Cap Connector route, enjoying a specially curated tasting menu paired with cocktails at each stop. From appetizers to dessert, each course highlights the very best of Columbia’s dining scene.

 

Check-In: 

  • Location: SC Restaurant & Lodging Association's parking lot (1225 Lady Street)

  • Check-In: 6:15 PM – guests receive wristbands, lanyards, and event program

  • Bus Departure: 6:30 PM sharp

 

Schedule:

  • 6:40 – 7:10 PM: Small bite + wine/beer/cocktail pairing

  • 7:25 – 7:55 PM: Appetizer + wine/beer/cocktail pairing

  • 8:10 – 8:55 PM: Entrée + wine/beer/cocktail pairing

  • 9:00 – 9:30 PM: Dessert

 

Tickets:

  • $100 per person

  • Includes transportation, four-course tasting menu, cocktail pairings, and gratuity  


FAQs:

Where do I park?
Guests should park at the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging office. Parking is free for event attendees.

What time should I arrive?
Please arrive by 6:15 PM for check-in. The bus departs promptly at 6:30 PM and cannot wait for late arrivals.

Can I join late?
No. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated once the bus departs.

What is included in my ticket?
Your ticket covers transportation on the Soda Cap Connector, a four-course tasting menu (small bite, appetizer, entrée, dessert), cocktail/beverage pairings, and gratuity.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Restaurants will make reasonable accommodations when possible. Please note any dietary needs when registering.

Is there an age requirement?
Yes. This is a 21+ event.

How long does the event last?
The full experience runs from approximately 6:30 PM – 9:45 PM.

Will tickets be available at the door?
No. This is a ticketed, pre-registered event only.

Is tipping included?
Yes, gratuity is included in the ticket price.

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