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APRIL 2022

48 COLLECTIVE SOUL

Seve Alvarez’s creative hustle has earned the Greenville native an impressive collection of high-dollar goods and mega collaborations with global brands. by jac valitchka

“Why not enjoy beautiful things, but not attach yourself to the value of those things?” —Seve Alvarez

ON THE COVER Double twig wrapping ring, $1,400; oval shell ring, $950; diamond slice ring, $1,650; diamond and swirl stud earrings, $6,500. All by Kate Furman. Eric Javits purple hat, $350; LaSierra Estela bracelet, $225. From Coleman Collection. Moon River one-shoulder dress, $102. From Harringtons. Photograph (cover) and this page (Alvarez’s Dior x Nike Air Jordan 1 sneakers) by Paul Mehaffey

BEHIND THE COVER “We fell for this eyecatching image of our model, Elena Malicki. It coveys elegance, subtlety, and mystery. —Blair Knobel, editor in chief

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SUGAR FAIRY Brazilian-born Tarciani Harger leans on her fashionable past to craft creative desserts at Soby’s. by m. linda lee

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Museum curator Paul Matheny explores the depth of Southern expression; GVL Fashion Week returns with a bit of style for everyone; creative connoisseur Seve Alvarez collects high-dollar goods; Australian novelist Sally Hepworth talks her favorite reads.

Opened at the end of 2021, Thompson Buckhead delivers chic eats and rooftop envy to the Atlanta suburb’s lineup of luxe hotels.

Via his podcast featuring famous athletes, former soccer star Sam Kleckley leads the discussion on mental health and wellness; these high-caliber drivers up the ante on your golf game.

Blok brings lasting, ecofriendly watches to children’s wrists; The Flower Bar in Spartanburg pairs floral arranging with fun sips; skip into spring with a trendy heel from Monkee’s of the West End.

Forget NYFW, these local boutiques and jewelers deliver a wealth of luxury items that lift your spring wardrobe from drab to dernier cri.

Soby’s new pastry chef Tarciani Harger designs stylish desserts; all-day café Milkbread is the latest of Davidson-duo Joe and Katy Kindred’s culinary concepts; this updated take on strawberry trifle is an homage to spring’s beloved berry.

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COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT

he value of goods is becoming increasingly driven by pop culture. The world’s leading fashion houses, like Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, are hip to the moment, collaborating with urban-centric brands such as Nike and Supreme to create walletbusting sneakers, backpacks, and duffle bags—our twenty-first century collectors’ items. Seve Alvarez, a thirty-something Greenville native, and son of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Jose Alvarez, tapped into this market years ago, first investing in clothing. His collection has grown to include exclusive shoes, accessories, fine art, and more. It’s highbrow meets street style, and Alvarez is seemingly at the center of it all. His story is the epitome of hard work and fate—he’s been at the right place at the right time while delivering a can-do attitude, creative mindset, and winning personality. Now, he has access to some of the world’s most coveted brands, procuring rare items for clients while keeping others for himself. Alvarez is adamant that his experience isn’t unique, that we all have the ability to acquire such goods if we educate ourselves on what is worth the investment (“Collective Soul,” page 48). But it isn’t just the acquisition that fuels Seve. He genuinely appreciates the artistry of well-made goods and the creative

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collaborations that bring them to life. As much as he is awed by the thing, he’s moved by the concept and the seemingly limitless possibilities that exist in his uber-illustrious style sandbox. The collaboration is Seve’s inspiration, and the result—a shoe, skateboard, jacket, or chair—becomes larger than life. We explore the power of collaboration and the art of luxury in this issue via one-of-a-kind jewelry, accessories, expertly engineered gear, sublime food and travel, and more. It’s important to note, however, that the things we covet were once ideas. Products, then, are concepts embodied—often made meaningful by their connections to influential brands led by exceptional minds, crafted with the best materials. They are mysterious, elusive. Unusual. Top of the line. It’s the everyday enmeshed in a dream. That’s where Seve lives.

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GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: CITY OF WOMEN A collaboration between City of Women Greenville, GCCA, and Furman University, this exhibition features artwork depicting 50 influential women in the Upstate community, all created by local artists. The roster of pioneering women represented spans fields from arts and education to business and health care, all personalities who serve as an inspiration for future generations. GCCA Community Gallery, 101 Abney St, Greenville. Thru April 27. Tues–Fri, 9am–5pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Free. (864) 735-3948, artcentergreenville.org

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GREENVILLE DRIVE OPENING DAY

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It’s that time of year again. Spring ushers in one of America’s favorite pastimes: going to a baseball game. Pack up the family, buy your peanuts and popcorn, and root, root, root for the home team on opening day at Fluor Field, as the Drive takes on the Hudson Valley Renegades (New York Yankees affiliate) in the first of a three-game series. Fluor Field in the West End, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, April 8, 7:05pm. Tickets start at $9. (864) 240-4528, milb.com/greenville

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Organized to promote the appreciation of the art of filmmaking and support independent filmmakers in the Upstate, Reedy Reels showcases three days of films that span genres from documentaries and features to animated and student-produced movies. Plan to socialize with filmmakers over cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres on Saturday at Eighth State Brewing Company (4:15pm; free admission for festival ticketholders).

Talk about an all-star culinary cast! Join the Upstate’s most talented chefs as they band together with renowned pitmasters for this barbecue reunion. Conceived by Chef Geoff Rhyne to raise money for research into rare genetic diseases—including Kleefstra Syndrome, which affects his young daughter—Southern Roots promises a rollicking good time, complete with live music, adult beverages, and amazing ’cue and sides to match. Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, April 30, 11am–4pm. General admission, $95; VIP, $200. southernrootsreunion.com

Get an early taste of euphoria with four days of food-themed fun, from cooking and cocktail classes to dinner cooked by a Michelin-starred chef and SC Chef Ambassador Haydn Shaak at Restaurant 17. On Sunday afternoon, raise a glass to euphoria’s 17th anniversary at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm, while you nosh on Lowcountry Boil and chef-prepared bites and enjoy live music at Roast & Toast.

South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St, Greenville. April 22–24. Fri–Sun, times vary. Individual films, $12; weekend pass, $85. reedyreels.com

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Quick HITS A FLEA IN HER EAR

z Considered one of the greatest farces ever written, George Feydeau’s 1907 play A Flea in Her Ear incorporates all the side-splitting comedic elements you could want: a foreigner no one can understand, a spinning hotel bed, and even a doppelganger. The latter ensures cases of mistaken identity, as the beautiful Raymonde Chandebise attempts to catch her faithful husband, Victor Emmanuel, in an extramarital tryst. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. April 14–May 1. Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $30. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

THE WOLVES

z Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2016, takes an intimate look at the complexities faced by teenage girls growing up in present-day America. Set within the pre-game rituals of a girls’ soccer team, the play reveals the tumultuous inner-team drama that evolves as the teens struggle to take control of their own narratives and deal with the pressures put on them by their coaches, peers, and society. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. April 22–May 7. Wed, May 4, 8pm; Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. General admission, $35; reserved seating, $40. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

z Don’t miss this Fountain Inn double-header: come at noon for Fountain Inn’s Spring Market and stay for the music, food (including collard greens from Mac Arnold’s home farm), and fun at the Mac Arnold Blues Festival. The music starts at 1pm with an opening set by Drink Small. Motor City Josh follows at 3pm, and headliner and blues legend Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues takes the stage at 4:45 p.m. Commerce Park, 110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. Sat, April 23, noon–6pm. Free. (864) 724-8044, fountaininn.org/392/2958/Mac-Arnold-Blues-Festival

HOPE BALL

z Held every other year, the venerable (first held in 1984) Hope Ball is the premier fundraising event for the Cancer Society of Greenville County. Dress for this dinner dance is black tie, so gentlemen, dig out your tuxedos; and ladies, start shopping for that elegant gown. The lofty goal for 2022 is to raise $650,000 to help the Cancer Society offer free services and support to local cancer patients. Poinsett Club, 807 E Washington St, Greenville. Fri, April 29, 7pm. Ticket categories start at $1,000/ couple. (864) 232-8439, cancersocietygc.org/hope-ball

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MAC ARNOLD CORNBREAD AND COLLARD GREENS BLUES FESTIVAL

Greenville Fashion Week Models—including kids and tweens—strut their stuff with a little help from top-notch hair and makeup artists at Greenville’s premier fashion event. Watch top models rock the runway as they compete for the title of GFW 2022 Model of the Year and preview the newest lines from emerging fashion designers. Feeling inspired? The city’s best boutiques will have merchandise on-hand so you can shop the latest trends. Fluor Field, 945 S Main St, Greenville. April 13–16. Wed–Sat; times vary. $30-$250. (864) 704-7710, gvlfashionweek.com

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In partnership with City of Women, Greenville Center for Creative Arts held a reception launching the Greenville City of Women Community Gallery Juried Exhibition, featuring pieces by area artists honoring, celebrating, and recognizing historic and contemporary women who made an impact on our community. The reception was held on First Friday, with juror selections on display through April 27.

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FEBRUA RY 10, 2022

Coldwell Banker Caine held its annual meeting and cocktail-attire happy hour at the Hyatt, bringing more than 200 agents and friends together for drinks, bites, and Cirque-style performers. Photography by JACK ROBERT PHOTOGRAPHY

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Meals on Wheels of Greenville held its 27th annual Sweetheart Charity Ball at the Greenville Convention Center with a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, silent auction, and music from Eight Past Midnight, with proceeds benefiting the homebound in Greenville County. Meals on Wheels was able to provide more than 64,500 meals with funds raised through donations, auction purchases, and sponsorships of the formal event.

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Art Houzze Gallery hosted a celebration to announce eight artists chosen to exhibit works inspired by the Liberty Bridge. Held in the Falls Tower Building lobby at Camperdown GVL, the event featured live music and a special exhibit by Lacey Hennessey. Melanie Hincapie and Jodi Hajosy

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At Metropolitan Arts Council’s annual meeting, Executive Director Alan Ethridge and board chair Kelly Odom announced record highs for fundraising and earnings, with proceeds topping $2.26 million. The group also presented its TD Bank Business and the Arts Partnership Awards as well as several teaching artist fellowships and honors. By JACK ROBERT PHOTOGRAPHY

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GOOD SIGNS PAUL MATHENY BRIDGES THE DIVIDE BETWEEN THINGS SEEN AND FELT by Kara Blanken Soper

here is an unspoken duality pulsing through our thick air, centered around metaphor and ultimately the pursuit of universal truth. If duality and metaphor are part of the Southern identity, artist and curator Paul Matheny is a son of the South. As a young boy, Matheny crossed paths with sign painters at his grandfather’s Gulf Station in Belton, South Carolina. He honed his interest in folk and “outsider” art while an undergraduate art student at Winthrop University, often traveling the backroads of South Carolina to seek out these makers and amplify their

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work. Since arriving at the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia in 2002, Matheny has held multiple curatorial roles, and is now the museum’s director of collections. Matheny’s art, much like Southern culture, is representative of a convergence of simplicity and complexity, of “outsider” and intellectual. His passion for folk art collides with his academic fine art background to create a system of elusive symbols whose meanings are both personal and subject to the viewer’s lived experience. Matheny’s pared-down compositions conflict with the laborious process behind them. He begins with streamof-consciousness writing directly on the painting’s surface, which he compulsively repeats until small swaths of negative space form. He then superimposes his iconographic symbols onto the writing matrix and fills in the negative space between the lines. The result is dimensional, textural work reminiscent of both Byzantine mosaics and roadside fortune-teller signs.

In his latest body of work, Paul Matheny invites viewers to bring their own interpretation to his series of visual conversations. Hampton III Gallery in Taylors represents the artist.

Snakes, pigs, stars, and masks make frequent appearances in his compositions. These icons, taking a lead from traditional portrait silhouettes, have volume despite their flatness, mystery despite their simplicity. His latest body of work, most recently exhibited at Hampton III Gallery in Taylors, uses his “Search for Truth” series begun in the 1990s as a point of departure. As Matheny notes on the gallery’s website, “These current paintings, while still connected to each of the previous pieces, have evolved to reflect a more ethereal, transcendental thought process . . . . The viewer is invited to bring their own perspective into the image, allowing them to personally connect with the narrative in their own way.” Matheny’s symbols are fused together in compositions that convey dream-like “visions” to which we can all relate. Vision as related to spiritual awakening is a widely investigated theme in Southern literature and art. Eudora Welty, acclaimed writer

and photographer, wrote a Pulitzer Prize–winning novel in 1972 titled The Optimist’s Daughter. The protagonist’s father dies after complications from eye surgery, and as the story unfolds, she begins a process of self-discovery after spending time with people of her past. The prominent metaphor is vision, and Welty equates the ability to see with the ability to understand. Much like Welty, Matheny calls into question the objectivity of sight relative to universal truth. Who sees best? Who is closer to spiritual enlightenment? After spending time with Matheny’s work, it seems that Southerners are outsiders, challengers of worldly intellect, and transcendentalists who are most equipped to find universal truth. Matheny, through his mystical visions, alludes to the duality at the core of the Southern condition, suggesting that subjectivity, rather than objectivity, is the key to understanding the human condition.

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Pre-Week Prep:

Although it’s the event’s fifth year, this is only the fourth with a show. (Thank you, COVID.) To propel GVL Fashion Week forward, organizers went big with a 2022 theme: “The Greatest Fashion Show” with “red hot fashion.” Secure your red outfits and red accessories well ahead of time. Maeghan advises, “Shop local boutiques and look at fashion trends on the red carpet. This is truly an opportunity to go out in outfits you don’t normally wear. Think outside of the box. There are no limits. Express yourself and go over the top.” As you shop, visit the thirteen restaurants vying to create the signature cocktail of Fashion Week. Try the cocktails starting April 1 and vote online at GVLFashionWeek.org by April 13.

The Greatest Fashion Party, April 14

Zen will paint the town red during this kick-off to a weekend full of high style. Steel Toe Stiletto will take the stage during the open-bar gathering. Watch for the Emerging Designer showcase and Top Model Preview, and pop the cork on the Top Cocktail winner. In a new addition this year, Artisphere will also have work on display. “We wanted to partner with Artisphere in 2020, but the world had other plans,” reveals Maeghan. “Fashion is art, so showcasing this work on and along the runway is a seamless addition to an already incredible night.”

The Greatest Fashion Show, April 15

This year’s primary events at Fluor Field will showcase national and local designers on the longest runway in the event’s history. “It’s our first time at this venue, and the runway is almost as long as a football field,” explains Maeghan. “More than 12 collections will showcase items from local boutiques, our Emerging Designer and Top Model Competitions, and our Wonder Women of Greenville.”

Fashionably Classy Easter Egg Hunt, April 16

Come dressed in your Easter best at 10 a.m. for this fashion-forward holiday tradition. The Easter Bunny will be on hand, as children search the field in sections by age for one sparkly GFW egg in particular. Starting at noon, guests can Shop the Runway until 7 p.m. “There’s so much e-commerce,” states Maeghan. “It’s nice to actually see and touch the items. You can feel the quality and have access to unique designer clothing, right on the spot.

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t’s been a minute since we’ve sunk our stilettos into a full-fledged GVL Fashion Week. Do you remember where to go, what to do, and the allimportant what to wear? Best buckle up and cinch that sash, because this year’s journey will culminate in the “biggest” show yet, filled with twists, turns, and flair. “The last few years have been a whirlwind for everyone,” shares founder and executive director Maeghan Heinz. “It’s wonderful to have some sense of normalcy and return to a full-scale production. We are coming back even stronger as a team and community to elevate fashion.” Are you ready for the ride? Here we go.

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Oh, the smiles, as young models gather their confidence and strut the catwalk at 1:30 p.m. Always a crowd favorite, seats for this event are already sold out, and it’s down to standing tickets only.

The Greatest Fashion Show Finale, April 16

The runway will come alive in a culmination of all the week’s events. “As I like to say, there’s something for everyone,” Maeghan confides. “There are so many different facets to this. It’s a great place to network, have fun, and meet like-minded people, while supporting local fashion.” The finale includes the announcement of the Emerging Designer and Top Model winners, Artisphere installments, as well as the Top Dog competition. GVL Fashion Week runs from April 13–16. Tickets are available to individual events, starting at $25 for the Easter Egg Hunt and $30 for the Kids/Tween Fashion Show. All other event tickets range from $99–$250 (for front row, VIP reserved seats). Visit GVLFashionWeek.com.

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TB • SHELF LIFE Check out Australian author Sally Hepworth’s latest novel, as well as these other spring reads she recommends. She'll be at M. Judson Booksellers on April 6.

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LIFE DOWN UNDER AUSTRALIAN SUSPENSE NOVELIST SALLY HEPWORTH HEADS TO GREENVILLE by Ashley Warlick

ally Hepworth is Australian. Sally Hepworth is adorable. Sally Hepworth also writes a new best-selling domestic suspense novel each year and somehow has the spare time to come to M. Judson Booksellers this month to talk about her latest. The Younger Wife presents a complex family in the midst of change: mother has dementia, father wants to remarry, daughters are suspicious, and the younger wife has plenty of secrets of her own. It’s a twisty and suspenseful, wickedly clever and often funny read. Which is not surprising when you talk to Sally. We caught up with her in the midst of getting ready for her U.S. tour, an endeavor in packing and space and the question of what shoes to wear when. (She’s asked for prayers.) She says, “In my spare time, I’ve been trying to convince my five-year-old daughter to wash her hair, contemplating retiring my skinny jeans, and reading my eyeballs off.” Here are the books she’s been loving lately.

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“If you don’t like this book, we cannot be friends, sorry. In fact, I want to confirm that we read the same book, because you must have liked it. It is stunning, it is flawless, and it transported me. Once I finished, I immediately downloaded the next book, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur."

The Golden Couple / by Sarah Pekkanen & Greer Hendricks

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Last House on the Street / by diane Chamberlain

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The Way Home from Here / by Jane Cockram

“In this book, a woman is asked by her late sister to scatter her ashes across the world, revealing secrets at every stop. I have not been as captivated by a book in a long time. You can catch Sally at M. Judson Booksellers on Wednesday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. for Books Over Drinks. Your ticket includes a copy of The Younger Wife and a cocktail themed to the book, available at mjudsonbooks. com/events.

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n an otherwise gray afternoon, Severino (Seve) Alvarez’s downtown loft is an all-seasons buzz of vibrancy in myriad forms. The space is part storehouse for his personal collection of luxury goods; part art gallery (including works by George Condo, the artist whose work includes the notoriously censored art for Kanye West’s 2010 album); as well as an array of “non-general release” bags, says Alvarez, which includes Louis Vuitton— like the battery-charged light-up fiber-optic bag designed in 2019 (that sells online for $25,000). Alvarez, 35, exudes a similar technicolor dynamism in his manner: open, energetic, positive, with a can-do and will-do entrepreneurial spirit that he’s spent the last decade honing, growing, and investing in. To the point: one could possibly buy a used car for what his entire outfit, from hat to shoes, costs. And, oh, the shoes. Sneaker culture is alive and, forgive me, kicking. If you will, take a moment to remember when you were of the age when you saved your allowance to buy some big important thing whose only value, years later, is the story of why the thing mattered to you in the first place. Nostalgia might be priceless, but the sneakers that evoke it? Those are going to cost you. A lot. Ask Alvarez—he might even sell you the pair of exclusive Nike Air Force 1 sneakers custom-designed by celebrated artist Bryant Giles right off his feet, but then that means he wouldn’t have them. And, as a collector of luxury goods, Alvarez’s objective

The more you talk with Seve, the more you understand that his creative hustle is a byproduct of what he excels at cultivating: relationships.

Greenville’s Seve Alvarez (left) is a collector of luxury goods, fine art, and rare fashion, and facilitates creative collaboration for global brands.

in acquiring items from art pieces to time pieces is as multipronged as a setting for a diamond. Some he keeps, some he trades, some he sends to clients who lack the access he has to these sought-after brands. He’s a walking conduit of collaborative energy, in a baseball hat and a Supreme logo tee that he wears with a “if you know, you know” wink. The Greenville native’s earliest memory of being wooed by the luxe lifestyle was when his father, former Atlanta Braves player Jose Alvarez, was playing baseball for the San Francisco Giants. “I remember in 1991, we were in San Francisco and my mom walked out with this really long mink coat my dad had bought her,” says Alvarez, “and there were some cameras taking pictures. We got into the limo to go to the stadium, and I was this five-year-old kid like, ‘Whoa, Mom looks really pretty in this super cool coat, what’s going on here?’” Though he later confides that kind of thing was a one-off and not the usual scene. That five-year-old grew up to be a (very fashion aware) baseball player until the plot twist when Alvarez’s own career aspirations to play in the major league, in his words, “fizzled out” at 24 years old. (Silver lining: while he was in Iowa playing on an independent team, he met his wife, Cynthia. After seven years together in Clarinda, Iowa, where she is from, the couple moved to Greenville last August with their two children, Shepherd, 4, and Arnie, 3.) As non-linear as Alvarez’s path might appear to the casual observer, it has taken him to the front rows of Paris Fashion Week (14 times and counting), to being part owner of the Mexico Design Fair in Oaxaca, to securing the title in 2019 of creative director for Jarritos, the Mexican soda company. This came through a connection he met in an elevator on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles. He was in L.A. working on his other hustle as the director of partnerships and brand development for Project Blitz, a mega-archive of rare sneakers with an undisclosed warehouse. (Women’s Wear Daily noted that if you don’t have the address, you’re not meant to be there in the first place, though celebs like Rihanna and Drake definitely are.) Blitz was founded by Alvarez’s partner and friend, Andre Ljustina. The pair were riding in an elevator a few years ago when the two teenage sons of a man riding along with them commented on their “sick, hype sneakers,” says Alvarez. From that interaction, the man, a wealthy billionaire based in Texas, met them later that day at the warehouse to buy $30,000 in sneakers. An invitation to the family’s “Kardashian-level” home, as

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First-rate designer items, like a rare fiber-optic Louis Vuitton bag (above); a Fendi ping pong set, rings by llyn strong, an Audemars Piguet watch (left); and a Louis Vuitton x Supreme Backpack, Louis Vuitton—Virgil x Nigo Satchel, Billiam denim, and Nike Dunk “Sashiko” shoes (right) number among the items in Seve Alvarez’s exclusive collection.

Alvarez describes it, in Texas, and subsequent networking through the family (who were friends with the owner of Jarritos) led to Alvarez being brought on board to facilitate its collaborations with other well-known global brands. It should be known that none of this would have likely happened if Alvarez weren’t such a likable guy. He’s more Jay-Z than Kanye, say. Alvarez is beyond reproach and beyond the caricature that he acknowledges he can seemingly inhabit. The difference is that he has the handshakes, the deals, and the non-disclosure agreements to back it up. Alvarez’s mission is not to just surround himself with beautiful things, which he enjoys of course, but to see that these emblems of—let’s call it what it is, “status”— find themselves in the right (and eager) hands through an extensive network that began in his baseball world back in the day. He functions as both procurer and purveyor. The intricacies of how he became this conduit is left to the ether, really, but as his heaving box of invitations from high-end brands like Vuitton, Fendi, and Dior reflects, it doesn’t matter much in the how he arrived there, but that he has a seat at the caviar-laden table. As he explains it, he went from being the “kid in the line waiting for the

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sneakers to sitting front row at Paris Fashion Week with icons I would only see on TV.” The more you talk with Seve, the more you understand that his creative hustle is a byproduct of what he excels at cultivating: relationships. Varsity Goods, a boutique sneaker resale store in the Village of West Greenville, reaps the benefit of Alvarez’s hustle since he can get the products they can’t. “Seve has people that work in New York sourcing items in,” explains Ryan Mosley, co-owner of Varsity Goods, with Austin Hurley, who adds, “Seve’s really good at marketing himself to people and creating a relationship. If you present a smile, people want to talk to you, and he’s got a good smile.” “Why not enjoy beautiful things, but not attach yourself to the value of those things?” asks Alvarez. Boom. Exactly. Though you know what they say: find your tribe and outfit them well. Unless one of the tribe happens to be your wife. Cynthia could have her pick of the impressive stash her husband has acquired over the years, but does she care about all that? “Not at all,” says Alvarez, shaking his head with a proud and bemused smile at the yin to his yang. “My wife has bags and clothes that I have to go in and sell to someone else because she won’t even pull them out of the box. I have a Chanel bag in there that she won’t use,” says Alvarez. Sneakers and bags will come and go, but it’s like another thing they say (actually, it was Audrey Hepburn, who knew a thing or two about style herself)—the best thing to hold onto in life is each other.

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hile some of us recall Buckhead as the liquid wonderland of the late ’90s, the Atlanta neighborhood has reinvented itself twice over, first as a port of call for bespoke shopping and power lunches, and more recently as an “it” address for boutique stays and rooftop respite.

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Thompson Buckhead is its newest occupant, abutting the retail jewel box of Buckhead Village, complete with its own notable restaurateur, Chef Todd Ginsberg, who opened Dirty Rascal here, and a private club, Tesserae, atop its ten stories. By booking one of the hotel’s 40 suites, you’re granted access too, and it is worth the spend—Tesserae is awash with design, and its expansive terrace, elegant dining for two or 20, and big views of the Atlanta skyline are mutually chic and playfully modern. The ease of staying here induces its own brand of languid luxury; designed by Studio 11, the property exudes comfort. A warm, foggy green runs throughout: on walls, upholstery and expansive padded headboards, all of which are softly lit. The care attributed to setting the mood at the Thompson is palpable.

Photographs (Thompson Buckhead) by Douglas Friedman; (Buckhead Village) by Jamestown; (Fetch) courtesy of Fetch Park

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From the inviting Georgianinspired lobby (opposite) to the luxe rooms (above), guests and their pets find a chic urban retreat in the Buckhead neighborhood at the Thompson.

Photographs (Thompson Buckhead) by Douglas Friedman; (Buckhead Village) by Jamestown; (Fetch) courtesy of Fetch Park

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BUCKHEAD VILLAGE SITS AT THE HEART OF ATLANTA’S PRICIEST ZIP CODE AND OFFERS LUXURY GOODS AT EVERY TURN, ROUGHLY SIX BLOCKS OF RETAILERS AKIN TO A RODEO DRIVE EXPERIENCE. SHOP THE BEAUTIFUL STAND-ALONE STOREFRONTS OF DIOR, HERMÉS, JIMMY CHOO, THEORY, AND MORE, BUT MAKE TIME TO POP INTO THESE GEMS:

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The luxury Italian textile brand is best known for its paisley patterning and offers clothing, home goods, bedding, and European gifts. 239 Buckhead Ave NE, Ste A-104, etro.com

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If you love browsing The RealReal app, then check out their boutique in person; the Buckhead store is stocked with lightly loved topdesigner goods. 3073 Peachtree Rd, Ste 100, therealreal.com

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The Thompson is dog friendly, so if you brought your pup, make some time for Fetch Park, a well-planned off-leash dog park and bar, designed to look like a minor league ballpark. 520 Daniel St SE, fetchpark.com

RH Atlanta, The Gallery at the Estate in Buckhead Just across the street on Peachtree lies one of Restoration Hardware’s signature locations, set up as an estate gallery and design atelier. It spans six stories over 70,000 square feet and includes estate gardens and a rooftop conservatory. 3030 Peachtree Rd NE, rh.com/atlanta

Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase a panorama of Atlanta development, while luxury bedding, automated nightlights, and premium fixtures (including stocked in-room bars) create a plush stay. A collection of large-scale art and blooms placed at every turn make a stay at The Thompson feel more akin to a large estate or private compound. The lobby bar pulls double duty as a daytime workspace for guests and leads to Dirty Rascal, a new spot in Buckhead’s dining scene. Chef Ginsberg is best known for his James Beard–nominated eatery, The General Muir. At Dirty Rascal, with its large circular seated bar and apt service, he installed Joshua Hopkins as executive chef to craft an Italian-American menu meant to be shared. Hopkins’s name may ring a bell from his time at Slightly North of Broad, High Cotton, and Bacchanalia. Don’t discount ordering the lasagna meant to serve two to three, which arrives in its own enamelware braiser housing ribbons of fresh pasta rolled into globes and baked off with ricotta in marinara. Upstairs at Tesserae, hobnob with the Atlanta elite. The 200+ memberships sold out pre-construction, likely in part due to the efforts of Dr. Charles Burt, head of member experience. Burt packs Tesserae’s calendar with unique member events from a game night hosted by Steve Harvey to guest chef experiences and watch parties organized by professional athletes. But a cocktail overlooking all that the new Atlanta has to offer is reason enough to snag a guest reservation.

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Charlotte’s food and drink scene is booming at places like Optimist Hall (above); have a wild ride at the U.S. National Whitewater Center (left).

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n the heart of the city, you’ll experience world-class museums that can be easily explored using the Arts and Science Council pass, allowing premier access to the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, and the Mint Museum Uptown. NASCAR’s roots run deep in Charlotte with a storied connection to the sport, and you won’t want to miss the exhibits and attractions at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Explore race cars from across the eras of NASCAR or test your skills behind the wheel in realistic racing simulators complete with iRacing technology. Just a short drive from Uptown, the U.S. National Whitewater Center awaits for a day of exploring along the Catawba River, with unique food and beverage options, and—yes—whitewater rafting. Whether you’re watching the rafters navigate the world’s largest man-made rapids or experiencing the rush firsthand, the center is a must for visitors, with something for every adventure level. A creative haven for foodies in the Southeast, the Queen City encourages young, inventive chefs, well-established restaurateurs, James Beard Award nominees, brewers, distillers,

mixologists, and international tastemakers to passionately pursue new flavors in Southern cooking and beyond. Optimist Hall, the city’s newest food hall in the historic Highland Park Mill, features more than 20 vendors with a wide variety of dishes from wood-fired pizza to diner-style burgers, with new eateries regularly setting up shop. Enjoy plates from around the world all under one roof, with craft beer from the hall’s in-house Fonta Flora Brewery. Nearby, Camp North End is a must for shopping and dining. The converted Ford factory is home to restaurants, bakeries, and a brewery, with locally sourced goods at various storefronts across the 76-acre campus. Ranked the No. 3 Best Barbecue in the nation by Chef’s Pencil, no trip to Charlotte is complete without a hearty helping of local ’cue. Midwood Smokehouse, with locations around the city, features everything from pimento cheese fries to brisket and an impressive whiskey lineup. Mac’s Speed Shop and Sweet Lew’s BBQ round out the North Carolina barbecue experience with their smoked meats and award-winning recipes.

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our dog is a part of the family—shouldn’t they get to enjoy a getaway too? In Columbia, SC, you’ll find a vibrant city with a gritty spirit in the midst of surrounding natural beauty, with pet-friendly activities and amenities to boot. Pack a bag and grab the leash, because the heart of SC has a fun-filled weekend in store for you and your pet. Stay close to all the action and make Graduate Columbia, located near the University of South Carolina, your home away from home for the weekend. Kick back and relax with your pup on an outdoor patio like Jake’s Bar & Grill in Five Points for drinks and small bites. Here you can order a beer on tap while your furry friend runs and mingles with the locals (local dogs, that is). On Saturdays you can explore Soda City Market, which features the most creative, local, and delicious food that the Midlands has to offer, smack-dab in the middle of Main Street. This producer-only market is where you’ll find locals browsing over 100 vendors with their fourlegged friends, and you can soak up all of the tastes and cultures on tap here in the capital city. If you’re looking for outdoor adventure, you’ll want to take a trip to Congaree National Park, South’s Carolina’s

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only national park and largest intact tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the U.S. Whether you’re meandering along the boardwalk or giving yourself a bit more of a challenge, a day hiking with your dog and taking in the fresh air is one you won’t soon forget. There are also plenty of trails to explore around the city with the Three Rivers Greenway. This 15.5 mile (and growing) riverfront trail system that spans across three cities in the Columbia region follows the Broad, Saluda, and Congaree rivers and is your go-to network for fun in the outdoors. Consider yourself a craft beer connoisseur? Take a selfguided brewery tour! Your pup can take part in the fun at spots like Columbia Craft, Steel Hands Brewing in Cayce, and Savage Craft Ale Works in West Columbia. You’ll appreciate the wide selection of brews, and your furry friend will appreciate the patios and pet-friendly atmospheres. However you and pup like to spend a weekend escape, you’ll find it here in Columbia, SC. Get inspired by the possibilities that await you and plan your trip at ExperienceColumbiaSC.com.

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By opening up about his own struggle with addiction, Sam Kleckley creates a safe space for others to share their stories.

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or Sam Kleckley, podcasting was never going to be a hobby, but rather a mission. Admittedly, he remembers suffering from anxiety as far back as elementary school but was never formally diagnosed. The Greenville High School graduate parlayed his success on the soccer field to a scholarship at the University of South Carolina, only to have his career cut short by injury.

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Shortly after moving to New York City to pursue a career in sales, Kleckley was prescribed Xanax by an unethical doctor to cope with the drastic change in environment. But seeking relief from anxiety made ignoring the shady practice easy. An 18-month addiction battle ensued before he finally made the difficult decision to seek professional help. Ultimately, Kleckley moved back to Greenville to receive treatment. His support network of family and friends proved vital to his growth, which paved the way for an idea to help and motivate others. “My experience with addiction in a lot of ways is a blessing to me,” says Kleckley. “I am much better off today having gone through those tough times. Understanding the fear and power of addiction was a driving force for me to want to start the Live Life in Motion podcast to help share stories and reach as many people as possible.” His initial idea for Live Life in Motion revolved around raising awareness about mental health and addiction. At its purest form, Kleckley wants to help people feel they are not alone in whatever it is they are battling. And his narrative has evolved

“Each discussion is unique, and my hope is for the listeners to find something in each episode that resonates with them in a way to improve their life, no matter how big or small that is.”—Sam Kleckley

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SAM BROACHED TOUGH SUBJECTS WITH FORMER NFL QUARTERBACK BRETT FAVRE. THE HALL OF FAMER SPOKE TO KLECKLEY ABOUT HIS STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION AND OVERCOMING THE SUDDEN DEATH OF HIS FATHER.

into overall wellness, including the paths his guests have followed to success in their respective fields. “Live Life in Motion conversations educate and help push people to care more about their well-being,” says Kleckley. Live Life in Motion launched in November 2020. More than 70 episodes into the venture, Kleckley has curated a guest list featuring thought leaders, professional athletes, physicians, and creative minds. Some are childhood friends turned business owners, while others Zoom from across the world to connect. “I do love guests who have a story that moves me and the audience,” says Kleckley. “But I also want to learn about new industries to help educate others.” The typical hour-long conversations have featured Greenville natives like comedian Rory Scovel, UFC fighter Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, professional runner Gabbi Jennings, former lieutenant governor of South Carolina Nick Theodore, and professional soccer player and teammate at Greenville High School Sebastian Velasquez. “Each discussion is unique, and my hope is for the listeners to find something in each episode that resonates with them in

a way to improve their life, no matter how big or small that is,” says Kleckley. “It could be them discovering ways to combat depression or simply learning how to sleep better at night.” He broached tough subjects with former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. The Hall of Famer spoke to Kleckley about his struggle with addiction and overcoming the sudden death of his father with a football career intertwined. “Especially if I’m curious about the subject, I want to have a conversation about it,” says Kleckley. “The podcast forum allows me to open up to be vulnerable, and in return, my guests feel they are in a safe space to connect with me as well as those who will be listening. Overall wellness is part of me,” shares Kleckley. “It hasn’t always been, even though I knew deep down it was when I was at my best. Over the years, I’ve made the changes in my life to make it a priority. It’s never too late to start.” Now more than just a passion project, Kleckley’s goal is to record 100 episodes. Then he will focus on getting to 200— there’s never a shortage of important conversations. You can listen to Live Life in Motion on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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loom where you are planted” is age-old advice that Melissa Dawson inadvertently followed. She had been doing flowers for weddings and highend events out of her house for 20 years when COVID hit. After the pandemic shut down most events, Melissa’s husband, Rob, suggested she open up a flower shop. “That’s not what I really wanted to do,” she admits. “I didn’t want to be tied to a brick-and-mortar storefront, and I didn’t want people to start associating me with [a floral network].” Instead, the couple came up with a compromise: an interactive shop where people could design flowers with Melissa’s help. Their first shop, The Flower Bar—a

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The Flower Bar, 449 E Main St, Spartanburg (in the UCB building, at the corner of Main & Pine); theflowerbars.com

Raspberry Mint Slushies

In a large glass or mixing glass, muddle ¼ cup of fresh raspberries with 2 sprigs of fresh mint. Add 2 Tbs. of simple syrup (recipe follows) and 12oz. of your favorite red wine. Put mixture in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag and place in freezer until it is “slushed.” Pour slushie into a large wine glass, garnish with a fresh mint sprig, and enjoy. Simple Syrup Put 1 cup of water and 1 cup of cane sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature before pouring syrup into an airtight container. Simple syrup will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks.

Photography by Corrie Huggins Photography, courtesy of The Flower Bar

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subsidiary of her floral design business, What’s Up Buttercup LLC—opened in Rock Hill a year and a half ago. “Then, about eight months ago, we got this bright idea to put a wine bar in the flower shop, and that’s when things really took off,” says the self-taught florist. Wine slushies, customizable with 140 flavor combinations of seasonal fruits and simple syrups infused with a bouquet of different herbs and flowers, are the bar’s best sellers. With Melissa handling the flowers and Rob relying on his years of retail experience to manage the bar as well as public and private events, the concept was an instant hit. Melissa, whose workshops in flower arranging have proved enormously popular, describes her style as “organic and bohemian.” “I like to take something and . . . make it look organic and flowy. I also like to use surprising elements, like putting vegetables in an arrangement for a chef.” Success has spurred the Dawsons to branch out. Three new locations are planned this year, including one in Spartanburg, opening in May. Like the other shops, the Spartanburg Flower Bar will include a pickup-truck bed filled with seasonal flowers from local farms. “I wanted to increase awareness in our community of how beautiful the local flowers are,” says the Spartanburg native, who grew up picking flowers in her grandmother’s garden. “I’m so excited to be able to bring The Flower Bar back to my hometown.”

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BOLD BLOOMS OUR NEWEST OBSESSION, THESE HEELS DR AW ATTENTION LIKE BEES TO BR IGHT FLOWERS by j. morgan mc callum • photograph by Paul Mehaffey

here are the shoes you never think about. The sneakers and slides piled by the door, shoved on and kicked off. And then there are these heels by Cecelia New York: more artwork than footwear, with attention-seeking hibiscus flowers blooming in sunshineyellow Napa leather. We wouldn’t be surprised if they could warm the weather by sheer force of will. If you’re ready to shed the structured and suffocating footwear of winter and step into something fabulous and freeing, let this lace-up sandal with a lifted block heel preoccupy your mind—and invite summer to walk the talk. The team at Monkee’s of the West End has curated a fresh collection of eye-popping heels and wedges to pick from. Clicking through internet megastore thumbnails gets old. Pop into Monkee’s and find something new.

Cecelia New York Hibiscus Heel, $225. Monkee’s of the West End, 103-A Augusta St, Greenville. (864) 239-0788, monkeesofthewestend.com

Step into spring in these eye-catching lace-up sandals, available at Monkee’s of the West End.

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and , your getaway is ready. Savor the moment by dining at one of our eclectic downtown eateries, creating your own Craft Draft Crawl, strolling through lush heirloom gardens, or sampling award-winning wines from our 45+ nearby wineries. Pack your bags. Grab your keys….and look forward to traveling back to Winston-Salem.

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Man About TOWN

ON THE ROAD THE M A N CONSIDERS THE NOM A DIC LIFE by Steven Tingle

n the summer of 2018, I considered buying an RV. The timing was perfect. I was renting a house on a month-to-month basis. The business I’d co-owned with my mother had recently sold, and I had some disposable cash. And for the first time since high school, I was free of any romantic entanglements. The world was my oyster, and I was going to explore it in a recreational vehicle. My plan was to travel throughout the country and write about my experiences. Like a modern-day Jack Kerouac, I would go out “on the road” and write what was sure to become a bestseller. Like all of my grand plans, the first thing I did was tell everyone about it. To their credit, my family and friends listened with faux enthusiasm and were kind enough not to state what, based on my history, I’m sure they felt was obvious, which was that there was no way any of it was going to happen. I appreciated their restraint because I have grown very tired of saying, “This time I mean it.” The second step was to visit an RV dealership near Asheville to see what kind of deal I could wrangle on my future chariot of adventure. I’d figured my budget would allow me to buy something used, and while maybe not tour-bus luxurious, at least clean and comfortable. When I told the salesperson my budget, he directed me to a 2010 model pop-up camper. “Does your vehicle have a hitch?” he asked. I was about eighty-percent certain he was talking about the thing that allows you to pull stuff behind your car, so I answered him sincerely: “I honestly don’t know.”

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I increased my budget a bit and soon the salesperson and I were huddled inside what he described as a “Class C RV.” To me it was more like a Class F. It was built the year I graduated high school and the interior was covered in wood paneling and brown velour. I increased my budget a few more times and was finally shown an RV that I could actually see myself living in. It was $80,000. I lied and told the salesperson I’d consider it and get back to him. On the ride home, I tried to imagine what owning an RV would realistically be like. Would I be able to maneuver such a vehicle in and out of RV parks? What about hooking up the electricity? And the propane? And emptying the sewage? Things I not only don’t know how to do, but things I’m scared to do. Plus, if I had $80,000, I would rather travel around the country in my twelve-year-old Volkswagen Jetta and stay at five-star hotels, where connecting and maintaining the utilities is not my responsibility. A month later, I informed my friends and family that the RV adventure had been permanently shelved. What I didn’t tell them was that I had already moved on to a new idea, a novel about a constantly tipsy private detective, a redneck deputy, and a bum-legged auto mechanic named Floppy who chase rumors of buried treasure through the mountains of North Carolina. Even by my standards the idea was too ridiculous to share. Steven Tingle is the author of Graveyard Fields and is the monthly contributor to this column. Find more at steventingle.com.

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styled by CHELSEY ASHFORD WHITE

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REVEL IN THE ARTISTRY OF ELEGANCE, ONE-OF-A-KIND ACCESSORIES, AND BODACIOUS BAUBLES THIS SEASON.

Diamond hoop earrings, $195; diamond, pink tourmaline, and spessartine garnet necklace, $47,700. Both from Hale’s Jewelers.

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(opposite) White dress with appliqués, $225; Cristina Sabatini ball-drop earrings with accent stones, $172; replica ring, $298. All from Coleman Collection; pearl bypass ring, $10,300. From Hale’s Jewelers; Xena band ring, $1,350. From Make Made Jewelry; oxidized sterling-silver cuff with 24K yellow gold fairy-dust butterflies and 18K yellow gold sculptural butterflies, set with multi-colored sapphire, $8,500. From llyn strong fine art jewelry.

(center) Brynn platinum gold heel, $150. From Muse Shoe Studio; 18K yellow gold ring set with a Tahitian pearl and light brown diamonds, $6,000. From llyn strong fine art jewelry.

(above) Diamond drop earrings, $6,525. From Hale’s Jewelers; replica necklace, $895. From Coleman Collection; alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Tessa jumpsuit, $440. From Monkee’s of the West End.

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(left) Cristina Sabatini two-drop rectangle earrings, $198. From Coleman Collection; Mignonne Gavigan Layne necklace, $725. From Monkee’s of the West End. (opposite, from far right, top down) Diamond ring, $8,950; emerald-cut sample band, price available upon request; oval rubelite halo ring, $4,200; oval sample band, price available upon request; Deco style ring, $13,280; layered diamond band, $2,545; fancy clear sapphire diamond ring, $1,850; alloy-plated fashion ring, price available upon request; whiteplated fashion ring, price available upon request. All from Hale’s Jewelers.

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(left) Double pearl knot bracelet, $145; replica gold-link bracelet, $425; Cristina Sabatini gold three-drop oyster-pearl inlay earrings, $225. All from Coleman Collection; Felicity petunia bodysuit, $95. From Harringtons. (above) 14K white gold and diamond Fashion by Hale’s ring, price available upon request. From Hale’s Jewelers; Louis Vuitton NéoNoé bucket bag, $2,500. From Monkee’s of the West End.

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(opposite, from left to right) Replica rings, $298 each. Both from Coleman Collection; 20K and 18K rose gold ring set with one 12 carat black opal, untreated from Australia, $30,000. From llyn strong fine art jewelry; Celeste moonstone in 14K yellow gold, $1,260; Andromeda ring in 18K yellow gold, sterling silver, color-change sapphire, and diamonds, $5,220; Roxanna ring in 14K yellow gold with pink umba sapphire, $1,210. All from Make Made Jewelry.

Special thanks to model Elena Malicki, Directions USA

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An homage to spring, strawberry trifle takes the simple elements of a shortcake to a new level. For the recipe, turn to page 100.

ON THE BURNER p. 92 SWEET SPOT p. 94 SIDE DISH p. 96 PIT STOP p. 98 KITCHEN AID p. 100

Impress your dinner guests by whipping up a STRAWBERRY TRIFLE to top off a spring meal.

Photograph by Jivan Davé

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FOOD

ABOUT-FACE

Burger Bash

After weathering the pandemic, the owners of Bacon Bros. Public House realized that they had inadvertently strayed from their original focus on serving elevated dishes made from local ingredients. To address the issue, they hired Mike Rednak, an alum of both Husk Greenville and Husk BBQ. As executive chef, Mike is working with local farmers and moving beyond barbecue by adding dishes like chicken galantine and salmon with a light whey and butter sauce studded with trout roe, as well as house-made pastas (smoked-lamb casoncelli, anyone?) to the menu. “I want to focus on farm-to-table, but do cool stuff at the same time,” the chef says. Meat lovers, fear not—Bacon Bros. still smokes their own pork, ribs, sausages, and brisket.—M. Linda Lee 3630 Pelham Rd, Greenville. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com

EVENT

Southern Roots BBQ Reunion

Fast food got a gourmet makeover in February, with the debut of the new walkup burger bar at the AC Hotel downtown. Social Burger, which has a window on Camperdown Plaza, adds a new star to the constellation of culinary options under the expert eye of the hotel’s executive chef, Fernando Coppola. Open for lunch and dinner, Social Burger is the perfect place to grab a grass-fed-beef burger, a veggie burger (vegan cheese available), or a chicken sandwich—plus fries, of course—to take home or enjoy at one of the tables on the plaza. Draft beer, wine, and cocktails are on tap.—MLL

315 S Main St, Greenville. @socialburger_gvl

Talk about an all-star culinary cast: any chef who is anyone this side of the Reedy River is lending their talents to Southern Roots. Local chefs (including Greenville’s James Beard Award nominees, David Porras, Greg McPhee, and Adam Cooke) will team up with acclaimed pitmasters from around the Southeast to whip up creative combos of barbecue and sides. Five bands will be on tap, as will beer, wine, and craft cocktails. Proceeds benefit genetic research for diseases such as Kleefstra Syndrome, a rare affliction that struck the young daughter of Southern Roots’ founder, Chef Geoff Rhyne.—MLL

PLACE

Community Coffee The Hollingsworth Park neighborhood was virtually crying out for a coffee shop when Brandi and John Ward saw an opportunity and pounced on it. The couple, who own a design/build company called Chestnut Living (he’s a builder; she’s an interior designer), opened Chestnut Coffee House + Market in January. Methodical coffee and tea are the house brews, while the market, coming this spring, will stock seasonal produce, meats, and food items from local farmers and artisans. More often than not, the warm space that Brandi designed buzzes with neighbors socializing. “I hope the shop will be a common unifier,” Brandi says. “I love looking out and seeing so many connections being made.”—MLL 325 Rocky Slope Rd, Suite 101, Greenville. (864) 412-8080, chestnutliving.com

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Social Burger Photographs (Bacon Bros.) by Paul Mehaffey; (Social Burger and Chestnut Coffee House + Market) by Jack Connolly

Smoked-lamb casoncelli

Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, Apr 30, 11am–4pm. General admission, $95; VIP, $200. southernrootsreunion.com

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With our newly renovated space, adding dedicated jewelry and printmaking classrooms, and more than 25 classes and workshops on GCCA’s Spring Art School Schedule, starting April 11, there’s never been a better time to learn something new! Explore offerings like Drypoint Printmaking, Pet Portraits, Ceramic Mushrooms, and so much more. We have something for everyone to develop artistic skills or find a brand new creative passion!

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E D • SWEET SPOT

SUGAR FAIRY TA RCI A NI HA RGER, SOBY’S NEW PASTRY CHEF, BREA KS THE MOLD WHEN IT COMES TO M A K ING DESSERT by M. Linda Lee • photography by Paul Mehaffey

hen Tarciani Harger talks about food, passion shines in the dark eyes of the bubbly Brazilianborn chef. Her natural creativity led her to earn a degree in fashion design and subsequently open three different retail stores in Brazil—including one that carried coats that she designed—“but always the food talked to me,” she says.

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Back in Brazil, encouraged by her husband, she took a class in pastry arts and launched a side hustle called Frozen Chef, making frozen sweets and snacks. “For me, food and fashion are connected,” shares the petite pastry chef, who before she devises a dessert, asks herself, “What is the crazy thing I can put in this dish to surprise people?” Surprise is the name of the game when Tarci (as she’s known) is in the kitchen. As she would if she were designing a dress, the chef first sketches out her dessert ideas on paper. The finished products are luscious showpieces, often inspired by nature. “I love to run on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and when I run, I get inspired to put natural elements and colors in the dish,” she explains. Recent examples of her work

As beautiful as they are delicious, desserts on Soby’s spring menu show off the talents of pastry chef Tarciani Harger (opposite).

TRY THESE SHOWSTOPPING DESSERTS BY CHEF TARCI include a chocolate “terrarium,” and a deconstructed version of Soby’s signature banana cream pie, complete with a white chocolate tree rising from the plate. When she started at Table 301 a year and a half ago, Tarciani worked as a back sauté cook, but Executive Chef Shaun Garcia recognized her talent for the final course and recently promoted her to pastry chef, responsible for crafting confections for Soby’s, Soby’s Loft, and special Table 301 events. “I put my heart, my soul, my joy into my food,” declares Tarci, who loves nothing better than delighting diners with her desserts. Her face lights up as she adds, “And I always have a smile in my pocket.”

Sugar Mountain

Pretty in pink, the lofty cylinder of strawberry semifreddo (above left) is capped with a seasonal local berry compote and finished with an English toffee crumble. The chef created this gluten-free recipe when she was living in Orlando, where it won first place in an annual dessert contest.

Brûléed Coconut Cobbler

Tropical flavors play well together in Tarci’s take on a Southern cobbler (above, bottom right), which is based on a recipe from her late grandmother. A sprinkling of toasted coconut chips and a scoop of house-made pineapple ice cream garnish a moist layer of cake studded with coconut flakes and covered with a crunchy brûléed top.

Diplomate Mousse Pine Cone Cake

Layers of chocolate cake, gooey caramel, and hazelnut crunch reveal themselves when you cut into this chocolate pine cone (opposite left). Crumbled chocolate “soil,” pistachio “moss,” and a warm chocolate sauce complete Tarci’s favorite dessert on the spring menu.

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Chef Alex George sources produce and proteins, like the grass-fed beef in this tartare, from local farms.

At GB&D, Chef Alex George showcases spring ingredients by customizing dishes upon request.

HIGH VIBES CULINA RY A RTISTRY A BOUNDS AT GOLDEN BROW N & DELICIOUS by ARIEL TURNER • photograph by PAUL MEHAFFEY

he spring menu at Golden Brown & Delicious is less about set dishes and more about a moment— and a mood. For example, Executive Chef Alex George’s take on a tartare (above) with local beef, kimchi ranch, smoked trout roe, spring vegetables, and nori is inspired by a similar dish he enjoyed at Charleston hotspot Chubby Fish that servers will tell you did, in fact, make a grown man cry upon tasting it.

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GB&D’s daily menus list best sellers and provide consistency for the customer experience, but are a mere glimpse into what’s possible. “In our kitchen at all times we have an extensive selection of local vegetables and meats. A lot of times they aren’t even listed on the menu,” George says. “But all it takes is someone to ask ‘Do you have any . . . ?’” Flowering collards and an abundance of rainbow carrots from Crescent Farm will make their way onto this season’s menu. But George hopes guests will go beyond the expected and take advantage of his current service mood: “We can make food more tailored to a moment than anyone else.”

Golden Brown & Delicious, 147 Welborn St, Ste B1, Greenville. (864) 608-9513, eatgbnd.com

Hippity-Hoppity Easter’s on its way

Serve your sweet goodies on this Bunny Tray. The Candy Dish by Kobi Yamada shares the story of a child and a mysterious candy dish that holds a special treat every day.

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SOUTHERN COMFORT K AT Y A ND JOE K INDRED CREATE A SWEET NEW RESTAUR A NT IN DAV IDSON, NORTH CA ROLINA by M. LINDA LEE

ny fan of Kindred restaurant’s craveable Japanese milkbread will recognize the name of Joe and Katy Kindred’s newest venture in Davidson, North Carolina. The idea for the all-day café called Milkbread, the couple’s third restaurant after Kindred and Hello Sailor, was born during the pandemic from

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a desire to serve the community while Kindred was shut down. “We wanted a way to support our community during this difficult time and provide comfort and nostalgia through food,” says Katy. “And what’s more comforting than doughnuts and fried chicken? We started offering milkbread doughnuts and fried chicken sandwiches [to go] as well as small-production independent wines out of Kindred.” That feel-good food was so well-received that the Kindreds decided to cement the concept in a minimalistic 50-seat space. Start the morning with Milkbread’s private-label house roast by local Summit Coffee and the wildly popular glazed or chocolate-iced milkbread donuts—we dare you to eat just one—and come back later for the crispy chicken sandwich with grandfather’s pickles. Milkbread, 624 Jetton St, #110, Davidson, NC. (704) 7026020, milkbread.com; open daily, 7am–9pm

Photographs by Blake Pope; courtesy of Milkbread

In the clean-lined space designed by Katy Kindred, Milkbread offers a mouthwatering selection of healthy toasts and bowls to complement their signature milkbread doughnuts.

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ARTISPHERE.ORG artwork: Summer Prairie by Lynn Krause

E D • KITCHEN AID As it turns out, a trifle is a great party trick. The dessert looks impressive when guests arrive and only improves over time as it sits.

VERY BERRY THE COMBINATION OF ROASTED A ND FRESH STR AWBER R IES TUR NS TR IFLE INTO A SPR ING SHOWSTOPPER by kathryn davé • photography by jivan davé

DOUBLE STRAWBERRY TRIFLE

Serves 16

INGREDIENTS:

don’t think the TikTok generation has discovered trifles, but they should. The classic, yet decidedly uncool, dessert has faded from popular attention, but the trifle is perfectly primed for a generation obsessed with aesthetics. Cubes of cake layered with swirls of pudding and sweetened berries, clouds of whipped cream and fanciful little garnishes—all piled into a towering glass bowl. The presentation is the dessert. Now here I have to be honest: the traditional presentation is exactly why this millennial had never bothered making a trifle before now. Careful layers of pudding, pound cake, and precisely placed fruit all seemed a little old-school. And speaking of old-school, plenty of trifle recipes from a certain era call for pudding from a box and “whipped topping” from a plastic tub in the freezer section. Tasty enough I’m sure, but why waste my time on a trifle when so many other treats could be made? It took an early spring strawberry to change my mind. Few foods in this world deliver as much ROI as strawberries. Sweet and juicy and bright all at once, strawberries sing as they burst on the scene. When I found myself with a glut of the season’s first strawberries, a trifle came to mind—for kicks. As it turns out, a trifle is a great party trick. The dessert looks impressive when guests arrive and only improves over time as it sits. It feeds a good many people, and if you put just a bit more time and effort into the components, the end result is truly delicious. I directed that effort into the pudding, the whipped cream, and the strawberries, where I took a two-note approach: roasting half to concentrate their sweetness and leaving the others fresh with a bit of lemon juice for contrast. As far as assembly, well, I lived my truth and piled all that goodness in willynilly. As they say—it’s a vibe. FOR MORE RECIPES: TOWNCAROLINA.COM

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For the pudding ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch ½ tsp. salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 2 cups whole milk ½ cup heavy cream 2 tsp. vanilla extract For the strawberries 3 lbs. strawberries, washed ¾ cup sugar ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice ¼ tsp. vanilla extract For the whipped cream 2 ½ cups heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup sugar 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract ¼ tsp. kosher salt To assemble Two loaves of pound cake (homemade or store-bought), sliced into large cubes Lemon to zest for garnish ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. At least 4 hours before you plan to serve the trifle, make the pudding. Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan, breaking up any clumps. Add the eggs and egg yolk and whisk until completely smooth. Whisk in the milk and cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula to avoid lumps, until the mixture thickens and bubbles around the edge, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the pudding into a shallow dish, press a layer of plastic wrap directly against the surface of the pudding, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the leafy tops from all strawberries. Leave small or medium berries whole, but halve the biggest ones. Leaving 1 pound aside, transfer 2 pounds of the prepared strawberries to a 2-quart glass baking dish for roasting. Toss with ½ cup sugar, ¼ tsp. kosher salt,

Traditional strawberry trifle is ready to captivate a new generation.

¼ tsp. vanilla extract, and 1 Tbs. lemon juice. Roast, stirring once or twice along the way, until the berries are tender, slumped, and swimming in ruby-red juice, about 30-40 minutes. Let berries and syrup cool and then use to build the trifle, or transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready. (If you refrigerate the roasted berries, you may need to briefly warm them in the microwave to return the syrup to a liquid consistency that can be drizzled over the trifle.) 3. Meanwhile, toss the remaining 1 pound of prepared strawberries with ¼ cup sugar, 1 Tbs. lemon juice, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt. Allow berries to stand and macerate in their own juices.

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4. Place 2 ½ cups whipping cream, 1/3 cup sugar, ¼ tsp. salt, and 1 ½ tsp. vanilla in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or use an electric hand mixer with a large bowl. Beat until soft peaks form and use immediately or refrigerate. 5. When ready to assemble the trifle, begin by dividing the whipped cream into three portions. Gently fold 1/3 of the whipped cream into the prepared vanilla custard. Reserve 1/3 of the whipped cream for garnish, and use the last third to assemble the trifle. In a 4-quart trifle dish or glass bowl, build the trifle in layers: 1/3 of the cake cubes, 1/3 of the vanilla pudding, 1/3 of the roasted strawberries, 1/3 of the whipped cream, and 1/3 fresh strawberries. Repeat twice. Top the trifle with generous swirls of the remaining whipped cream and garnish with fresh lemon zest and chopped pistachios. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Trifle can be kept loosely covered in the refrigerator for three days.

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Dining Guide

T HE BE S T B A R S, C A F É S & RE S TAUR A N T S

AMERICAN The Anchorage With a focus on local produce, Chef Greg McPhee’s globally influenced menu changes almost weekly. A hoard of fresh harvest arrives daily from area growers, like Horseshoe Farm in Travelers Rest, which informs McPhee’s creative dishes. The restaurant’s menu and stellar cocktail program are updated regularly, and The Anchorage hosts frequent wine dinners. $$-$$$, D. Closed

Sun–Mon. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com

Augusta Grill Augusta Grill is a Greenville institution featuring upscale comfort food. At the bar or in the intimate dining room, patrons can enjoy dishes such as the wild mushroom ravioli with pancetta and roasted garlic cream, or the sautéed rainbow trout with crabmeat beurre blanc. The lineup changes daily, but diners can always get Chef Bob Hackl’s highly sought-after blackberry cobbler. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun &

Mon. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 242-0316, augustagrill.com

Bacon Bros. Public House You might think you know what meat lover’s heaven looks like, but if you show up at Bacon Bros. Public House gastropub, you’ll know for sure. From a board of cured, smoked, and dried meats, to a specialty sandwich, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering selections. The drink menu mirrors the food, featuring whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup. $$-$$$, L, D.

Closed Sunday. 3620 Pelham Rd. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com

The Burrow The comfort of a home-cooked meal, plus the ease of an elevated dining experience: the newest restaurant from Josh Beeby of Barley’s and Trappe Door fame does it all. A cozy setting encourages conversation and gathering, while artful dishes and cocktails serve a sense of indulgence. You can’t miss with the chargrilled octopus or the whiskey sour. $$, D, SBR. 2017A Augusta St. (864)

412-8677, theburrowgville.com

N E W CAMP Tucked into one of the “jewel box” spaces on Camperdown Plaza, CAMP is the newest venture from the Table 301 group. The menu, designed by executive chef Drew Erickson, sparkles with regional American small plates—Wagyu beef corndog, Yucatán-style pork tostadas, stuffed calamari—reimagined with twists inspired by the four years Erickson spent working with über-chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in California.

$$-$$$, D, SBR. Closed Mon. 2 E Broad St, Greenville. (864) 514-2267, campgvl.com

Fork and Plough The quintessential farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with its casual, family-friendly feel, Fork and Plough brings a butcher shop, market, and restaurant to the Overbrook neighborhood. Chef Kelly masterminds an ever-changing roster of locally sourced dishes. $$$, L, D, SBR.1629 E North St. (864)

609-4249, forkandplough.com

Foxcroft Wine Co. Charlotte-based Foxcroft Wine Co. transformed the West End space vacated by Brazwells Pub into a lovely wine bar decorated with warm woods, a barrelvaulted ceiling, and racks of wine. On the menu are tasty flatbreads and truffle fries, as well as signature lamb sliders and panseared scallops to pair with a generous list of wines by the glass. $-$$, D. Closed Mon. 631 S Main St. (864) 906-4200, foxcroftwine. com/greenville

Halls Chophouse The renowned Charleston steakhouse puts down roots along the Reedy River with a selection of wet- or dry-aged steaks (USDA Prime beef flown in from Chicago’s Allen Brothers). Try a Durham Ranch elk loin with root vegetable hash, and don’t miss the lavender French toast at brunch. $$$$, L (Fri–

cheese with pistachio dust, pepper, and vanilla honey (above). For a unique entrée, try the Duck, Duck Goat flatbread with duck confit, drunken goat cheese, sunnyside-up egg, arugula, caramelized onions, sour cherries, and sour cherry vinaigrette.

$$-$$$, L (Fri–Sun), D. 170 River Pl. (864) 679-5299, thelazygoat.com

Northampton Wine + Dine Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar, where elegant bar bites accompany wines by the glass or bottle. Or, stay for dinner and select from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game. The outdoor patio is a relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$, L, D. 211-A E Broad St. (864) 271-3919, northamptonwineanddine.com

Oak Hill Café & Farm A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail in the restaurant world with co-owner Chef David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-time dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their multicourse tastings. $$-$$$$, D (Wed–

Sat), D, SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.com

Sat); L, SBR (Fri–Sun). 2510 Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com

N E W Home Team BBQ Anchoring the new Holland Park development, Home Team BBQ is the brainchild of Chef Aaron Siegel, who founded it in Charleston in 2006. Choose among pulled pork, chicken, and brisket in incarnations from sliders and sandwiches to tacos and nachos. Enjoy the screened porch with a Game Changer, Home Team’s refreshing frozen mix of two kinds of Caribbean rum, pineapple and orange juices, and cream of coconut. $$. L, D.

Reid’s Fine Foods Whether it’s a salmon plate, a bottle of wine, or a delectable pastry, Reid’s has everything a foodie heart could desire. Opened in the former Caviar & Bananas space, this Charlotte staple is a one-stop shop for breakfast, lunch, and a last-minute dinner party cheese board. Grab anything on the menu to go, or settle into the likes of a flatiron steak with squash & Brussels sprouts hash, chimichurri butter, and a truffle cabernet sauce. B, L, D. $-$$. 1 N Laurens St.

Closed Mon & Tues. 815 Laurens Rd. (864) 686-7427, hometeambbq.com/location/ greenvillesc

(864) 283-0940, reids.com

Restaurant 17 Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss. The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes from Executive Chef Haydn Shaak (formerly of The Cliffs) like the wood-fired octopus with pine nut romesco, baby beets, and Georgia olive oil or the Johnny Cake with country-style prosciutto. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR.

Larkin’s on the River Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the she-crab soup, then select an entrée from the day’s offerings—or opt for an aged filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Enjoy the river view on the enclosed outdoor patio and the extensive wine list. $$$-$$$$,

Closed Mon. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com

Lazy Goat The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé or the famous fried goat

Rick Erwin’s West End Grille This downtown mainstay has been nationally recognized as one of America’s Top Steakhouses by Open Table and holds the rare Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator. Find aged, prime beef and fresh seafood as staples on the menu complemented by Italian offerings and daily

L (Mon–Fri), D (daily), SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com

seasonal features. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com

Soby’s Local flavor shines here in entrées like crab cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts. Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement. Featuring different weekly selections, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S Main St.

(864) 232-7007, sobys.com

Tandem Creperie & Coffeehouse Tandem lures Swamp Rabbit cyclists with aromas of Counter Culture Coffee and a happy stomach guarantee. Try The Lumberjack (cornmeal crêpe, ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, bechamel, and maple syrup) or the tasty banana nut crêpe. Stuck between savory and sweet? Split one of each with a friend in the Tandem spirit: “Together is best.” $, B, L, SBR. 2 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2245, tandemcc.com

Topsoil Kitchen + Market If they can grow it, locally source it, or make it in-house, they will. Located in the former Williams Hardware space in Travelers Rest, and just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail, this restaurant and market combo serves up fresh and modern veggie-driven dishes. Find unique wines and cocktails on the menu, too. $-$$$, D. Closed Mon–Wed. 13

S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 517-4617, topsoilrestaurant.com

Urban Wren This newcomer in the historic Markley Station fashions a chic city atmosphere where the food takes its cues from the restaurant’s carefully curated wine selection. Round up some friends and share a selection of seasonal small plates, such as cauliflower drop dumplings and rye whiskey beef short ribs.

$$$-$$$$. D. Closed Tues. 116 N Markley St. (864) 867-1081, urbanwrenwinery.com

Woodside Bistro Down-home comfort food gets a fresh spin here, where fried cauliflower, wedge salads, pesto chicken sandwiches, and rainbow vegan bowls color the menu. A casual go-to spot, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all—whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. $-$$$, L, D. E 5th St. (864) 203-2333, woodsidebistro.com

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BARS & BREWERIES Bar Margaret This craft-cocktail bar takes over the former Village Grind and GB&D space on Pendleton Street with a funky fresh vibe and an eclectic variety of drinks, paired with elevated bar food. Co-owners Sarah Cochran and Chris George shepherd the cocktail program, and while curated creations are their speciality (try the cOlá fashioned), patrons can find approachable brews, wine, and non-alcoholic bevs. $-$$. L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 1269 Pendleton St, Greenville. barmarg.com

Carolina Bauernhaus Enjoy the delights of autumn with good friends and good beer at Carolina Bauernhaus. Now open in the new Poe West area, this brewery sports an impressive tap list, as well as wicker picnic tables, hanging chair swings, and a smorgasbord of yard games. Take a load off in their outdoor patio space while sipping your favorite ale.

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$, L, D. Closed Mon & Tues. 556 Perry Ave. (864) 553-4371, carolinabauernhaus.com

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The Community Tap / Tap Trailside Convenience, expertise, and atmosphere collide at The Community Tap. Choose from a wide selection of local, national, and international brews—or have a glass from one of the ever-rotating beer and wine taps. Check out their second location at The Commons and enjoy a glass with food from Automatic Taco, GB&D, or Methodical Coffee. 217 Wade

Hampton Blvd. (864) 631-2525; Tap Trailside at The Commons, 147 Welborn St. thecommunitytap.com NEW

Double Stamp Brewery Missing the ’90s? Head over to this new brewery, next door to Home Team BBQ in Holland Park. Inside, a vivid mural by local artist Lacey Hennessey depicts pop images from ’90s -era film, TV, music, and sports, while approachable brews such as Show Me the Money Pilsner and Wasssup! Farmhouse Ale fill the taps. Weather permitting, the rooftop patio is the place to be. $. L, D. Closed Mon. 819 Laurens Rd. facebook.com/doublestampbrewery

Eighth State Brewing Call them untraditional, but Cameron Owen and Adam Cribbs let their brewing skills go wild in the former Claussen Bakery space, in taps filled with off-beat libations such as Blue Skies (sour ale fruited with blueberries and passionfruit) and Abiogenesis (Imperial stout with Tahitian vanilla and banana). Also on the menu are smoothie-style hard seltzers infused with creative combinations of exotic ingredients (Morello cherry, raspberry, and lemon, anyone?). Savory accompaniments run the gamut from seasonal salads to stecca sammies. $-$$, L, D. Closed Mon–Wed.

400 Augusta St, Ste 140. (864) 609-4590, eighthstatebrewing.com

N E W EXILE There’s a new bar in town, with nary a television or wing in sight. If you’re craving an expertly crafted cocktail (or a local beer) in a space with style, this will become your go-to spot. Ideal for a predinner stop, an after-work drink, or for a nightcap. Closed Sun–Tues. 9 Anderson

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Fireforge Craft Beer Fireforge brings a boozy twist to the phrase “small but mighty.” The smallbatch craft brewery made a home for itself in downtown Greenville in late June 2018, and founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski are on a mission to push the boundaries of beer. We recommend The Fixer Smoked Baltic Porter—a smooth lager with a hint of cherrywood-smoked malt. 311 E Washington St. (864) 735-0885,

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N E W Juniper Hop on the outdoor elevator at Camperdown Plaza to reach Juniper, the rooftop lounge atop the new AC Hotel. Expansive views abound, whether you’re sipping cocktails on the “lawn” at the Secret Garden, sharing modern American dishes in the plant-bedecked Greenhouse, or noshing on stone-fired pizza at Fire Box. True to its name, Juniper rolls out a bar program highlighting gin-based libations— complete with a gin trolley for tableside pours. $$-$$$. D. Closed Sun. 315 S Main

St. junipergvl.com

N E W Pangaea Brewing Community, quality, and sustainability are at the core of Pangaea Brewing, which sits just off the Prisma Swamp Rabbit Trail, surrounded by what is soon to be Unity Park. Named for the supercontinent that broke apart 175 million years ago to create the continents we know today, Pangaea borrows inspiration and techniques from around the globe to bring you brews that roam from Thai-inspired wheat beer to citrus gose and Kveil pale ale.

$. L, D. Closed Mon. 115 Wellborn St. pangaeabrewing.com

Quest Brewing Co. Eco-minded Quest satisfies your beer cravings and environmental enthusiasm in a single sip. Grab a pint of QBC’s signature West Coast–style Ellida IPA, packing a punch of flavor, or venture to the dark side with the Kaldi imperial coffee stout (crafted with locally roasted beans). Stop by for an afternoon tour, then follow up with an evening full of food truck fare and live music. Wed–Sat. 55 Airview Dr, Greenville.

(864) 272-6232, questbrewing.com

Swordfish Cocktail Club The term cocktail club calls to mind a time in history when pre- (and post-) dinner drinks were not only expected but revered among friends for an evening of fun. Swordfish resurrects this perspective in downtown Greenville, with a classic collection of handcrafted cocktails and small plates that are as stunning as they are delectable. $$, D. 220 E Coffee St. Wed–Sat, 5pm–12am. (864) 434-9519, swordfishcocktails.com

Tasting Room TR Wind down on the weekend at this combination gourmet wine shop, beer tap, and sampling space. With nearly 200 wines and 150 craft beers for sale, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Not sure what vino revs your engine? Taste-test a few by the glass and pick up a favorite. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie while you sip. $$, L (Sat–Sun), D (Wed–Sat), Closed Mon– Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com

Taxi House Wines The bright yellow sliver of a building in the Village’s plaza was once the neighborhood taxi stand, hence this curated shop’s moniker, Taxi House Wines. Now, in collaboration with The Anchorage, the vino destination offers more than 80 unique wine selections, chosen from small, familyowned wineries that focus on sustainability. Closed Sun & Mon. 586 Perry Ave. Tues–Sat, noon–8pm. (864) 207-0685, taxihousewines.com

The Whale Originating in Asheville, this craft joint comes to South Main with a plethora of whale brews—rare and sought-after beers like the exclusive Spreadsheets and Deadlines hazy IPA, brewed just up the mountain in North Carolina. Having a hard time choosing? Knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you find the beer just for you. 1108 S Main St, Ste #116. (864) 263-7529, thewhalegvl.com

CAFÉS Bridge City Coffee A coffee shop with a mission, Bridge City’s philosophy is all in the name. The local roaster seeks to uphold community values by partnering with area organizations to offer employment opportunities for underresourced teens and adults. The fresh space presents a variety of drinks crafted with in-house roasted beans. Getting hangry? A selection of treats is also available. $-$$. B, L. Closed Sun. 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. bridgecity.coffee

Coffee Underground Coffee Underground boasts a wide selection of specialty coffees and dreamy desserts like the peanut butter pie with graham cracker crust and a peanut butter and vanilla mousse. If you’re craving more substantial fare, choose from a splendid breakfast-anytime option, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. $-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 E Coffee St. (864) 2980494, coffeeunderground.info

Cohesive Coffee Take a seat and sip on a drinkable work of art at Cohesive Coffee at The Junction. Choose from a varied mix of coffee and tea creations to enjoy while working and studying—or book the shop as a unique venue for your next event. From a new coffee drinker to a coffee connoisseur, there’s a little something for everyone. $, B,

L, D. Closed Sunday. 301 Airport Rd Unit 1. (864) 202-6538, cohesivecoffee.com

Due South Coffee Roasters Birds Fly South Ale Project no longer has a monopoly on cold brews now that Due South has set up shop in Hampton Station. The coffee shop sports a café vibe, with baked goodies like Swamp Fox Doughnuts complementing espresso drinks and cold brew nitro (infused with nitrogen). Beans, sourced from around the globe, are roasted on-site. $, B, L. 1320

Hampton Ave Ext, 4B. (864) 283-6680, duesouthcoffee.com

Grateful Brew A brew joint where you can enjoy both the non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties, Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order Counter Culture espressos, pour-overs, and locally crafted beer. Enjoy food trucks most nights, or bring your own grub. The Brew welcomes every

member of the family, even those of the four-legged sort. $, B, L, D. Closed Sunday. 501 S Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 558-0767, gratefulbrewgvl.com

Kuka Juice Created by nutrition mavens Abigail Mitchell and Samantha Shaw, Kuka doles out coldpressed craft with health-minded passion. Grab the ginger binger juice, or dig into a made-to-order bowl. Paninis, soups, toasts, smoothies, and more are also available. $, B,

L. 580 Perry Ave, Greenville. (864) 905-1214, kukajuice.com

Methodical Coffee Whether it’s the white marble countertops or the gleaming Slayer espresso machine, Methodical is a coffee bar built for taste. Coffee guru Will Shurtz, designer Marco Suarez, and hotelier David Baker ensure there’s plenty of substance to go with style. With single-origin espressos, wine varieties, and now a café menu, it’s all worth the rave. $-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D; 207 Wade Hampton Blvd; 147 Welborn St. methodicalcoffee.com

Mountain Goat Greenville A destination for brews and bikes, Mountain Goat proudly serves Methodical Coffee, along with more than 40 types of beer and wine. The sleek, industrial space provides a friendly atmosphere to sip on your beverage of choice, but be sure to check the food truck schedule. Plus, every purchase helps provide tutoring, mentoring, and job opportunities for at-risk youth in the community. $-$$. B, L, Closed Sunday. 120 Shaw St. mountaingoatgvl.com

O-CHA Tea Bar A trip to O-CHA will have you considering tea in an entirely new light. This sleek space, located right on the river in Falls Park, specializes in bubble tea—flavored teas with chewy tapioca pearls. For a more intense cooling experience, try the mochi ice cream. The dessert combines the chewy Japanese confection (a soft, pounded sticky rice cake) with ice cream fillings in fun flavors: tiramisu, green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 283-6702, ochateabaronline.com

Old Europe Located in the West End, Old Europe satisfies your sweet tooth with dozens of decadent pastries and desserts. Éclairs and cookies pair well with an extensive coffee selection, while savory breakfast items are always on hand. Sink into a slice of opera cake, paired with a glass of Champagne. $, B, L, D. 716 S Main St. Sun–Thurs, 8am– 9pm, Fri–Sat, 8am–11pm. (864) 775-0210, oldeuropedesserts.com

The Spatula Café It can be challenging to find a lunch spot that satisfies both meat-lovers and vegans, but Spatula Café does, and then some. Open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week, Spatula offers dishes like a tofu scramble wrap alongside a prosciutto bagel, and duck alongside marinated tempeh. Don’t just focus on the meals, though, because their baked goods truly shine. Check out the vegan cinnamon roll, delectable to any type of eater. $, B, L. 118 Smythe St, Greenville. (864) 236-7467, thespatulacafe.com

Southern Pressed Juicery A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic

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smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try a power-packed energy bowl like the dragon blood, a hot-pink concoction of dragon fruit, almond milk, banana, layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$,

as a restaurant with a host of authentic cuisine. The menu is pages long, with a multitude of soups, noodles, and combinations. If you’re planning a visit, be sure your stomach is as big as your eyes. $-$$, L, D, Mon–Sun 10am–9pm.

Sun Belly Café Week by week, the full plant-based menu at this westside spot changes to accommodate seasonal dishes and fresh, wholesome ingredients. The wild mushroom pho is all the rage, but if you’re on the go, pick up a tasty $6 vegan salad. Options for meal prep and family-sized lasagnas mean healthy cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday.

Mekong Taste the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, and crispy shallots, and the spring and summer rolls. Also try the Vietnamese crêpes or the pho, which is flavored with fresh herbs from the restaurant’s home-grown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Mon. 2013

B, L. 2 W Washington St. (864) 729-8626, southernpressedjuicery.com

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Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Grocery store, neighborhood café. Local produce, delicious food. These intersections are what make the Swamp Rabbit Café a staple. But new to the operation is wood-fired pizza. Sourcing every ingredient from area vendors, the ever-changing toppings feature local cheeses and fresh-from-the-farm produce. Beer taps flow with excellent local suds.

$, B, L, D. 205 Cedar Lane Rd. (864) 2553385, swamprabbitcafe.com

The Village Grind Tucked between art galleries and eclectic shops in the heart of Pendleton Street, The Village Grind is a cheerful, light-filled space for java lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse brews up beans by a variety of local roasters and serves flaky treats. $, B, L.

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Two Chefs Catering & Café Count on this deli for fast, high-quality food, from homemade soups to a traditional grinder and a turkey melt. Grab “crafted carryout” entrées and sides, or impress last-minute guests with roasted turkey and Parmesan potatoes. Choose from the menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sun. 644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com

Upcountry Provisions Serving up gourmet sandwiches on freshmade bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a trip to Travelers Rest for breakfast or an extended lunch break. Snack on the shop’s daily crafted cookies, scones, and muffins, or bite into a devil dog BLT with hormone-free meat on just-baked white focaccia. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809

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ETHNIC Asada Asada, a brick-and-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard, serves traditional Mission-style fare. Grab a bite of flavor with the grilled sweet potatoes & leeks sopes, a savory vegan dish served on scratch-made sopes topped with homemade charred red peppers and guajillo romesco salsa, and queso fresco for the dairy-inclined. $-$$, L, D. Closed

Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com

Asia Pacific Deemed the largest Asian supermarket in Greenville, Asia Pacific also doubles

420 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 603-1377, asiapacificgreenville.com

Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com

N E W Parsley & Mint Mediterranean favorites like savory hummus and crispy falafel feature prominently at this eatery, which recently launched a full-service dinner experience at its downtown location. Tangy tzatziki pairs perfectly with mouthwatering citrus chicken and tender lamb kofta, while omemade dressings elevate herbed flavor profiles to new heights. $, L, D. 600 S

Main St, Unit 101. (864) 412-8199; 5052 Old Buncombe Rd, Ste F. (864) 203-2016, parsleyandmint.com

Pita House The Pita House has been family-operated since 1989. Inside, it’s bare bones, but the cognoscenti come here for tasty Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shwarma. And save room for baklava and other Mediterranean sweets for dessert. Also, check out the grocery in the back of the restaurant for some homemade inspiration. $, L, D. Closed Sun. 495 S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com

Sacha’s Café Bright walls and a long, inviting bar make a sunny backdrop in which to chow down on authentic Colombian food, like arepas and patacones, at Sacha’s. Hungry groups can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people. To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $, L, D. 1001 N Pleasantburg Dr.

(864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com

Sushi Go Sushi Go opened across from the Hyatt in 2010, and owner and chef Max Godo of Saitama, Japan, has earned a reputation for the freshest sushi. The restaurant offers authentic Japanese cuisine along with westernized versions of favorite dishes, like the Hot Tonight roll with spicy salmon and jalapeño cream cheese with deepfried spicy tuna on top. The menu also includes a lengthy list of nigiri, traditional rolls, teriyaki, sashimi, udon noodles, and more. $$-$$$$, L, D. Closed Mon. 247 N Main St. (864) 631-1145. sushigousa.com

Swad Tucked off of Laurens Road, this venerable family-run Indian restaurant hones in on vegetarian cuisine. South Indian specialties such as idli (steamed rice cakes) and dosas (thin rice crepes) served with sambar (lentil stew) delight regulars, while those biding their budget go for the value meals that

come with basmati rice or naan. $, L, D. 1421 Laurens Rd. (864) 233-2089

TruBroth TruBroth takes healing arts and blends them seamlessly into deliciously crafted meals. Appease your curiosity with a visit to this Travelers Rest gem, which offers a varied mix of Vietnamese staples, healthhappy bites, and coffee. $$, L, D. 36A S Main St, Travelers Rest. Sun–Thurs. (864) 610-0513, trubrothcoffee.com

EUROPEAN Bake Room Located at The Commons, naturally leavened breads and handmade pastries are baked in Wade Taylor’s German deck oven and Swedish rack oven, and are the perfect complement to a coffee from Methodical, strategically placed right next door. $, B, L. 147 Welborn St, Greenville. Wed–Sun, 8am–3pm. @sc_bakeroom

Jianna With stellar views of Main Street from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters—all led by famed chef Michael Kramer. Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine, and nosh on pasta dishes like potato gnocchi, radiatori, or tonnarelli. $$-$$$, L (Sat–

Sun), D. 207 S Main St. (864) 720-2200, jiannagreenville.com

Limoncello This latest Larkin’s spot serves up Italian cuisine on the corner of River and Broad streets. The menu ranges from pesto pizzas to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti and meatballs—but the real winner is an all-Italian wine list. Cap off your meal with the housemade limoncello gelato.

FLOWERS • CHOCOLATE • WINE Because life is so much more than just a box of chocolates

$$-$$$, L, D. 401 River St. (864) 263-7000, limoncellogvl.com

Luna Rosa The Luna Rosa family celebrates the concept that community starts in the kitchen, and they welcome you into theirs for a meal. From cool gelato options— think exotic mango or piña colada—or a warm Monte Cristo. There’s plenty of flavor to fulfill your cravings. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 123 S Main St. (864) 241-4040, lunarosagelato.com

Paloma The wraparound bar of this restaurant in the chic AC Hotel takes center stage in the stunning space, where glass walls open onto a small covered patio. Charcuterie and cheese boards and Spanish-inspired small plates by Chef Fernando Coppola complement house cocktails such as The Dove (above), with Maestro Dobel Humito tequila, peach habañero syrup, and Q grapefruit soda. $$-$$$. D. 315 S Main St. (864) 720-2950, palomagvl.com

Ristorante Bergamo Open since 1986, Ristorante Bergamo focuses on fresh produce and Northern

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GB&D The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this joint. Locally sourced dishes of American favorites—like the killer burger on a house-made brioche bun—star at lunch. Check out the extended menu at dinner, which features an impressive repertoire of creative dishes (like the crudo above) at its location in The Commons. $$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 147 Welborn St, Ste B1. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com

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Italian cuisine: fresh mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and white wine, veal with homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as linguine with shrimp and mussels. The bar fronts 14-foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for enjoying a glass while people-watching. $$$, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com

Stella’s Southern Brasserie Boasting French flair and fare, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second of Jason and Julia Scholz’s eateries. Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, French staples like blue-black mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsala-spiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen are served up daily in a lively, chic environment. $$-$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340

Rocky Slope Rd, Ste 100. (864) 626-6900, stellasbrasserie.com N E W Spaghetti Westurn Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna, and his wife, Adrienne Saunders, opened this “semolina saloon” in 2021. The restaurant offers scratch-made pasta in a laid-back setting straight out of an old Western movie. Best bets are Do You Even Gnocchi? with gnocchi, brisket, tomato, oregano, and Parmesan, or the White Lightning, with tagliatelle, mozzarella, crispy bits, artichokes, cream, and grated cheese. $-$$, D. Closed Sun–Tues. 2728

Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 243-8277, spaghettiwesturngvl.com

PIZZA Coastal Crust These ultra-popular Neapolitan-style pies

are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the aptly-named West Village pie, a classic pepperoni pizza punched up with burrata, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and sausage.

$$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843) 654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com

D’Allesandro’s Pizza Hailing from Charleston, D’Allesandro’s brings dough heaven to Greenville. The D’Allesandro brothers’ philosophy is simple—if the pizza is good and the beer is cold, people will come. The shop pushes out pies in the North Main area, where guests can enjoy savory pizzas, calzones, and signature CalJoes. $$, L, D. 17 Mohawk Dr, Greenville. (864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com

Sidewall Pizza Company This pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brick-oven pies made from local ingredients. But their salads are nothing to ignore, not to mention dessert: the homemade ice cream will make you forget about those fellas named Ben & Jerry. $$, L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 35 S

Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com

World Piece From the owners of downtown’s beloved Coffee Underground, World Piece brings Chicago-style pizza to Stone Avenue. Offering a line-up of draft beers and menu features like buffalo chicken wings, salads, burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies, this pizza joint ensures there’s something for everyone. $-$$. L, D. 109 W Stone Ave, Ste A1. (864) 568-5221, worldpiecemenu.com

TA C O S Automatic Taco Since 2015, Nick Thomas has delivered new wonders and old favorites from his food truck, treating the tortilla as a work of art. From its new brick-and-mortar spot in The Commons, Auto continues to serve up creative takes on tacos, with standout chips and guacamole, salsa, sides, and cocktails. $-$$, L, D. 147 Welborn St. (404) 372-2266, automatictaco.com

Farmhouse Tacos This TR taco joint is the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. Start the meal with a few small plates—try the fried green tomatoes or the pan-seared crab cakes—then dig into pure taco bliss with the Travelers Rest hot chicken. Go a little lighter with a farm-fresh salad, and end with the campfire s’mores. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-0586, farmhousetacos.com

Papi’s Tacos Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, then sample some gelato. $, L, D. 300 River St. (864) 373-

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Tipsy Taco With six locations in the Upstate (including one in Clemson), Tipsy Taco’s got you covered when that

Tex-Mex craving hits. Round up some friends and order up a south-of-the-border feast, from chips and scratch-made salsa to churros, with all the classics in-between. The bar features an impressive list of blanco, reposado, and anejo tequilas—not to mention a selection of mezcal, tequila’s smoky cousin. $$, L, D. 215 Pelham Rd. (864) 603-1144, tipsytaco.net

White Duck Taco Shop White Duck sets up shop at Hampton Station in the Water Tower District next to Birds Fly South Ale Project. Try the Bangkok shrimp taco or the mushroom potato with romesco, and pair with their fresh peach sangria or an ale from Birds Fly South’s rotation. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 1320 Hampton Ave Ext, Ste 12B. whiteducktacoshop.com

Willy Taco Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta. Housed in the former Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the mother clucker—topped off with a margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed Mon. 217 Laurens Rd. (864) 412-8700, willytaco.com

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GREENVILLE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: CITY OF WOMEN A collaboration between City of Women Greenville, GCCA, and Furman University, this exhibition features artwork depicting 50 influential women in the Upstate community, all created by local artists. The roster of pioneering women represented spans fields from arts and education to business and health care, all personalities who serve as an inspiration for future generations. GCCA Community Gallery, 101 Abney St, Greenville. Tues–Fri, 9am–5pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Free. (864) 735-3948, artcentergreenville.org

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THE BIG DOG SHOW Who let the dogs out? The City of Greenville’s Art in Public Places Commission, that’s who—in a new traveling art exhibition to be unleashed along Main Street. Bring the family and your pet pooch for a stroll down Main Street to see 20 giant (8x10 feet) canines sculpted out of corten steel by artist Dale Rogers, based on his beloved design, The America Dog.

Downtown Greenville. Daily thru June. Free. (864) 232-2273, thebigdogshow.com

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SPRING 2022 GEMSTONE ROUNDTABLE Need a little bling in your spring? Reserve your spot at the gemstone roundtable at llyn strong’s new location. You pick your gemstone— among the different sizes of dazzling blue sapphires, pink tourmalines,

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GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS Calling all die-hard hockey fans: hop to it if you want to catch the Swamp Rabbits’ last home games as they close out their season, taking on teams from near and far. The first set of matches on home ice will be against the Atlanta Gladiators (April 1 & 2), followed by the Rapid City Rush from South Dakota (April 7, 8 &10), and finally the Orlando Solar Bears (April 15).

llyn strong fine art jewelry, 1322 E Washington St, Ste C1, Greenville. Sat & Sun, 1:30–4:30pm; Mon & Tues, 6:30–9:30pm. Free. (864) 233-5900, llynstrong.com/gemstone-roundtable

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Greenville. Fri, 5:30–9:30pm. Free. (864) 232-2273, greenvillesc.gov/1322/ Greenville-Heritage-Main-Street-Fridays

April 2

IMAGINE UPSTATE STEAM FESTIVAL A celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in South Carolina, this festival sparks the imaginations of Pre-K through 12th-grade students through family fun from robotics demonstrations to hands-on science activities presented by 75 exhibitors, including some of the biggest companies in the Upstate. The goal is to promote lifelong learning and inspire students to pursue careers in the STEAM fields. Main Street, Greenville. Sat, 11am–5pm. Free. imaginesteamsc.org/table/upstate

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Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $30-$165. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

April 6

BOOKS OVER DRINKS AT M. JUDSON BOOKSELLERS Author Sally Hepworth comes to Greenville all the way from her home in Australia to discuss her newest novel at this inaugural event at M. Judson Booksellers. The Younger Wife is the story of Stephen Aston, who plans to divorce his wife—even though she’s in a dementia-care facility—in order to marry a younger woman whom both his daughters consider a gold digger. Family secrets unravel as Hepworth delves into the family dynamic.

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April 8

GREENVILLE DRIVE OPENING DAY It’s that time of year again. Spring ushers in one of America’s favorite pastimes: going to a baseball game. Pack up the family, buy your peanuts and popcorn, and root, root, root for the home team on opening day at Fluor Field, as the Drive takes on the Hudson Valley Renegades (New York Yankees affiliate) in the first of a three-game series. Fluor Field in the West End, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 7:05pm. Tickets start at $9. (864) 240-4528, milb.com/greenville

April 9

WINTER POP-UP MARKET SERIES Who says you can’t buy farm-fresh produce in winter? Come find your favorite farmers, bakers, and food and craft artisans at the Winter Market in Travelers Rest. The last of the winter series before the summer market starts next month, April’s event will feature at least 50 vendors as well as live music and food trucks. Trailblazer Park, 125 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, noon–3pm. (864) 610-0965, travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

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FROZEN Climate change goes to extremes in this delightful musical, which has been billed as “pure Broadway joy.” When Queen Elsa uses her icy powers to freeze the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter, her sister, Anna, teams up with a mountain man named Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and Olaf, a lovable snowman, to save the day.

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GREENVILLE FASHION WEEK Models—including kids and tweens— strut their stuff with a little help from top-notch hair and makeup artists at Greenville’s premier fashion event. Watch top models rock the runway as they compete for the title of GFW 2022 Model of the Year and preview the newest lines from emerging fashion designers. Feeling inspired? The city’s best boutiques will have merchandise on-hand so you can shop the latest trends. Fluor Field, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Weds–Sat; times vary. $30-$250. (864) 7047710, gvlfashionweek.com

April 14–May 1

A FLEA IN HER EAR Considered one of the greatest farces ever written, George Feydeau’s 1907 play A Flea in Her Ear incorporates all the side-splitting comedic elements you could want: a foreigner no one can understand, a spinning hotel bed, and even a doppelganger. The latter ensures cases of mistaken identity, as the beautiful Raymonde Chandebise attempts to catch her faithful husband, Victor Emmanuel, in an extramarital tryst. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $30. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

April 22–24

REEDY REELS FILM FESTIVAL Organized to promote the appreciation of the art of filmmaking and support independent filmmakers in the Upstate, Reedy Reels showcases three days of films that span genres from documentaries and features to animated and student-produced movies. Plan to socialize with filmmakers over cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres on Saturday at Eighth State Brewing Company (4:15pm; free admission for festival ticketholders).

South Carolina Children’s Theatre, 153 Augusta St, Greenville. Fri–Sun, times vary. Individual films, $12; weekend pass, $85. reedyreels.com

April 22–30

ARTFIELDS The show that transforms Lake City, South Carolina, into a living art gallery for nine days each spring began in 2013 with a humble goal of honoring Southeastern artists while breathing new life into a small Southern town. This year, up to 400 juried works of art will be displayed in venues as diverse as the local library and renovated 1920s warehouses to the Jones-Carter Gallery and TRAX Visual Arts Center.

ArtFields | April 22–30

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THE WOLVES Sarah DeLappe’s award-winning play, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2016, takes an intimate look at the complexities faced by teenage girls growing up in present-day America. Set within the pre-game rituals of a girls’ soccer team, the play reveals the tumultuous inner-team drama that evolves as the teens struggle to take control of their own narratives and deal with the pressures put on them by their coaches, peers, and society. Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Wed, May 4, 8pm; Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. General admission, $35; reserved seating, $40. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

April 22

GREEN TIE GALA Presented by the nonprofit Greenville Zoo Foundation, the inaugural Green Tie Gala promises an elegant evening of dinner and dancing—black tie optional—all for the benefit of the Zoo’s education and conservation

programs. Bid on items at the silent auction, meet animal ambassadors and learn why the Greenville Zoo is such an integral part of our community. Zen, 924 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 6:30–11pm. $150. (864) 627-4200, thegreentiegala.com

April 23

MAC ARNOLD CORNBREAD AND COLLARD GREENS BLUES FESTIVAL Don’t miss this Fountain Inn doubleheader: come at noon for Fountain Inn’s Spring Market and stay for the music, food (including collard greens from Mac Arnold’s home farm), and fun at the Mac Arnold Blues Festival. The music starts at 1pm with an opening set by Drink Small. Motor City Josh follows at 3pm, and headliner and blues legend Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues takes the stage at 4:45pm. Commerce Park, 110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. Sat, noon–6pm. Free. (864) 724-8044, fountaininn.org/392/2958/Mac-Arnold-BluesFestival

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UNITED COMMUNITY BANK REEDY RIVER RUN Runners have been competing in this competitive 10K course through downtown for 44 years. Participation will be limited again this year, with runners starting off in several staggered waves. If you want to run, but not quite as far, sign up for the less intense 5K race. Be sure to pick up your race packet beforehand, as they won’t be available on race day.

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Downtown Greenville; race starts at the S Main St bridge. Sat, 10K, 7:15am; 5K, 8am. 10K, $49; 5K, $39. ucbireedyriverrun.com

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Hard to believe this musical, featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, has been around for 50 years. In honor of that anniversary, the story of the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ—as seen through the eyes of Judas—has been revived with fresh staging and choreography, as well as all those songs you loved from the 1971 Billboard Album of the Year.

Jesus Christ Superstar | April 26–May 1

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Town Scene live blues and jazz bands and cheesy goodness from some of your favorite local pizza joints. Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 1010 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org/events/festivalseason/pbj-festival

April 28–May 1

EUPHORIA SPRING FEST Get an early taste of euphoria with four days of food-themed fun, from cooking and cocktail classes to dinner cooked by a Michelin-starred chef and SC Chef Ambassador Haydn Shaak at Restaurant 17. On Sunday afternoon, raise a glass to euphoria’s 17th anniversary at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm, while you nosh on Lowcountry Boil and chef-prepared bites and enjoy live music at Roast & Toast. Various locations in and around Greenville. Thurs–Sun, times vary. $45-$265. (864) 617-0231, euphoriagreenville.com

April 29–30

PIZZA , BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL What could be better than PB & J? In this case, that stands for pizza, blues, and jazz and it all takes place at the outdoor amphitheater in Mauldin. So, round up the family—including Fido—and throw some lawn chairs or blankets in the car for a weekend of

April 29

HOPE BALL Held every other year, the venerable (first held in 1984) Hope Ball is the premier fundraising event for the Cancer Society of Greenville County. Dress for this dinner dance is black tie, so gentlemen, dig out your tuxedos; and ladies, start shopping for that elegant gown. The lofty goal for 2022 is to raise $650,000 to help the Cancer Society offer free services and support to local cancer patients. Poinsett Club, 807 E Washington St, Greenville. 7pm. Ticket categories start at $1,000/couple. (864) 232-8439, cancersocietygc.org/hope-ball

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Euphoria Spring Fest | April 28–May 1

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. Tickets start at $35. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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MUTT STRUT Bring your four-legged best friend for a pawsitively delightful day, starting with a two-mile run/walk through downtown Greenville to benefit the Greenville Humane Society. Stick around for the Mutt Market festival

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after-party on South Main Street, where the festivities will include live music, face painting, caricature artists, and free pizza from presenting sponsor Papa Johns. Participants in the 10th annual Mutt Strut receive a swag bag and a race T-shirt.

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SOUTHERN ROOTS BBQ REUNION Talk about an all-star culinary cast! Join the Upstate’s most talented chefs as they band together with renowned pitmasters for this barbecue reunion. Conceived by Chef Geoff Rhyne to raise money for research into rare genetic diseases—including Kleefstra Syndrome, which affects his young daughter—Southern Roots promises a rollicking good time, complete with live music, adult beverages, and amazing ‘cue and sides to match.

Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, 11am–4pm. General admission, $95; VIP, $200. southernrootsreunion.com

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WHO’S YOUR SHERO? Everyone has a woman who’s inspired them. A mother, sister, daughter, teacher, mentor, friend. This year, honor the SHEroes in your life with a special tribute. By making a minimum donation of $50 per SHEro to the Greenville Women Giving Endowment, your SHEroes will be recognized in a special ad running in the May 6th edition of the Greenville Journal. In addition, we’ll send a card letting them know of your contribution made in their honor. For details, visit www.greenvillewomengiving.org Submission deadline is April 15.

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Mural, From This Moment Forward, by Herman Keith Jr.; Anna, by Charles Eady (the ArtFields 2021 Grand Prize Winner) Both courtesy of ArtFields

ucked between Florence and Sumter, Lake City is a small town of around 6,000 people. But for one week each April, the sleepy town becomes a bustling art gallery, with hundreds of pieces on display in more than 40 public spaces. Not just the usual locations, like museums, but all over town: restaurants, shops, libraries, renovated warehouses—almost everywhere you look. The Lake City ArtFields Collective was founded in 2013 with a dual mission: celebrating Southern art and revitalizing the small town through the arts. Now a nine-day juried show, this year’s tenth-anniversary event, slated for April 22–30, will attract thousands of visitors and will award more than $100,000 in prizes. After canceling the event in 2020 and offering it in a COVID-adjusted format in 2021, organizers are excited to return to what has drawn people from the beginning, a highly accessible and fun way to see a staggering array of art on display. In addition to the juried show and student shows, there will be public art projects, food trucks, a maker’s market, live music, and much more. Roberta Burns, ArtFields’ marketing manager, says that after ten years, the event has achieved what it set out to do, and is now aiming even higher. “Our downtown is completely transformed and there are multiple viable businesses on Main Street that weren’t there ten years ago,” she says. “Looking forward, we know there is more work to be done to continue on this trajectory, and we’re so proud to have played a part in Lake City’s success.” —Leigh Savage ArtFields, April 22–30, 2022. 118 Sauls St, Lake City, SC. (843) 374-0181, artfieldssc.org

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As ArtFields celebrates its 10th anniversary, the Lake City festival looks beyond its original goal of revitalizing a small town through the arts.

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