With consumers starting to ease open their wallets in the past few months, some Midlands retailers are taking a chance that an economic recovery will gain momentum. Here's a round-up of new places to shop and eat: Coffee fix: A Seattle coffee bar with a Southern flair is coming to Lexington. Jamestown Coffee Co. will open April 23 in Siena Shopping Center at 5166 Sunset Blvd.
The store aims to be a community gathering spot, similar to the coffee houses found in the Northwest, but the store also will serve Carolina coffee roasts and classic sweet tea. Owners James and Caryn Kirk also are a blend of the two cultures. They met at USC and spent a decade in the Pacific Northwest before returning to Lexington.
Jamestown will serve Island Coffee, roasted in Ravenel. The store also will offer more "adventurous" products, such as looseleaf tea, frappes, Italian sodas, baked goods and chocolates, as well as some breakfast and lunch items, desserts and gifts.
A meeting space for small groups also will be available. Info: jamestowncoffee.com
Computer fix: If you need a new or used computer or just need to get your old one repaired, shoppers have a new option in Elgin. PC Laser Tech recently opened in Elgin Village Square, 2465 Main St. (next to Food Lion).
Locally owned by Jeff Johnson and Andrew Tollin, the store offers most repairs within 24 hours and also repairs gaming consoles. The store also has locations in Columbia Place Mall and West Columbia.
Another store will open in Lexington in June. Info: pclasertech.com
Home furnishings: Love shopping at Kirkland's, but hate driving all the way to Northeast Richland? Problem solved.
The home furnishings chain, which already has a location in Village at Sandhill, will open its second store in the market next month at 242 Harbison Blvd. Grand-opening festivities are planned May 8-9.
Throughout the weekend, the store will have giveaways, special sales and free home decorating consultations with Beverly Gallavan. The store sells a variety of products, including framed art, mirrors, lamps and garden accessories. Info: kirklands.com
Authentic Mexican: La Fogata is now serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in the Village at Sandhill. The restaurant opened this month across from J.C. Penney, serving dishes such as grilled vegetables, beef and chicken fajita, grilled shrimp and shish kabobs.
More wings: Buffalo Wild Wings continues to expand in the Midlands. The latest store opening is set for May 10 at 5570 Sunset Blvd. That's in the Walmart shopping center. The wings joint and sports bar combo is planning half a dozen stores in the Columbia area. One on Devine Street opened in December. Both the Lexington and Devine Street locations are in former video rental stores.
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