Big Ideas for Columbia SC: Italian Festival, Table Tennis & What’s Next

What does it take to shape the future of a city?In this episode of Soda Citizen, Brad Allen and Mary Lane Sloan sit down with Tripp Roche, fifth-generation owner of Columbia staple Villa Tronco, to talk about legacy, big ideas, and what’s next for Columbia, SC.From bringing back the Italian Festival to building a growing table tennis community and even reimagining the city skyline, Tripp shares how he’s thinking differently about Columbia’s future and why now is the time to dream bigger.They also dive into: The story behind Villa Tronco (South Carolina’s oldest restaurant)  Why Columbia is perfectly positioned for growth  How events and culture are shaping the city  What young professionals need to stay and thrive here  Big ideas that could transform Columbia Whether you’ve lived in Columbia your whole life or you’re just getting to know it, this episode will leave you seeing the city in a whole new way.More information:Villa TroncoCarolina PongColumbia SC Italian Festival