Juniper was created in 2005 with a simple concept: Incredible food paired with unbeatable service would provide everyone (customers & employees) with a unique experience. An experience worth driving for, a place you enjoy, somewhere you can forget about all the things you have to deal with and just take a break.

About Thyme Cafe opened its doors on July 27, 2013 after 6 months of renovation. Originally a Kentucky Fried Chicken built in 1960, the building still maintains the 4-column porch reminiscent of Colonel Sanders’ boyhood home in Kentucky.

The Evans High School culinary program opened in 2002, where the classroom is set-up as the dining room. The setting is more of a Tuscan style with chandeliers and wall sconces, high back leather cushion chairs and four cover dining room tables.

Chef Brandon Velie has been cooking for over 20 years.  His early beginnings in the US Marine Corps as a cook taught him how to feed the masses.  He has since trained in several aspects of the restaurant industry from short order to fine dining.

Liz Victor is a self-proclaimed foodie. She worked and learned the love of food at No. 10 Downing Street in Aiken. During her 8 years at the Aiken restaurant, she worked along side three chefs - each from another part of the country.

Sabrina was introduced into her culinary career at an early age. As a small child she remembers pulling up a bar stool to watch her mother and aunts prepare different food items for their weekly family gatherings at her grandmother’s house.

Lynn from Aiken, SC, asks Dr. Edward Boland if drinking eight 8 oz glasses of water daily will keep her hydrated enough to help her lose weight.

Laurie from North Augusta, SC, asks Dr. Edward Boland if eating fruit on a weight loss program is a good idea or not.
 

Kim from Augusta, GA, asks Dr. Edward Boland how many times they should exercise in a week.
 

Located in Downtown Aiken, Plum Pudding features everything you need to make your kitchen special.  Christian Carlisle of Plum Pudding tells us about Acaciaware by Pacific Merchants Trading Company.

Located in Downtown Aiken, Plum Pudding features everything you need to make your kitchen special. Christian Carlisle of Plum Pudding tells us about Mr. B’s sustainable glassworks.

Located in Downtown Aiken, Plum Pudding features everything you need to make your kitchen special. Christian Carlisle of Plum Pudding tells us about custom gift baskets.

In February 2010, Neapolitan originated as a retail gift concept under the moniker Neapolitan Sweet Treats for the Home & Body. This concept lived online and was fully expressed within a 10x20 retail space in the Antique Market in Le Pavilion shopping plaza.

Kevin Jiminez has been photographing weddings and portraits in the Augusta area since 1990. Kevin’s goal is to provide artistic portraits that are of the highest technical merit.

For over 10 years Elegant Bridals has had the privilege of dressing countless brides and their loved ones for the special and momentous occasion of their wedding.  Elegant Bridals considers it a true honor to be able to be a part of such an important and significant time in a woman’s life.

Matt Blackwell won a stainless steel grill set from FPL Food and Andrew Grimaud won a flower arrangement from Ladybug’s Flowers & Gifts for participating in our Flag Day Trivia during the episode of The Dish that aired on June 14, 2013.

Angela Nabors won a stainless steel grill set from FPL Food and Yolanda Markham won a flower arrangement from Ladybug’s Flowers & Gifts for asking a question during the episode of The Dish that aired on June 7, 2013.

Evans High School students, Alex Williamson won a stainless steel grill set from FPL Food and Hannah Cherner won a flower arrangement from Ladybug’s Flowers & Gifts for their participation in our game during the episode of The Dish that aired May 31, 2013.

The folks at Toast Wine and Beverage paired the whiskeys Glenfiddich 15, Glenlivet 12, Macallan 12 with the shrimp and grits prepared by Chef Brandon Velie of Juniper during the episode of The Dish that aired on June 14, 2013.

The folks at Toast Wine and Beverage paired the wine Hand Craft - Pinot Noir with the pork tenderloin sandwich prepared by Liz Victor, owner of About Thyme Café, during the episode of The Dish that aired on June 7, 2013.

The folks at Toast Wine and Beverage paired the wine Fleur – Pinot Noir with the savory mushroom tart prepared by SFC Latovia Wright during our Memorial Day special that aired on May 5, 2013.