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EDITOR’S LETTER THE LIST
See, hear, read, react. The month’s must-dos.
23 ON THE TOWN
Pics of the litter: Upcountry fêtes & festivities.
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WEDDINGS TOWNBUZZ
Painter Mark Brosseau harnesses brilliant hues in his abstract works; marketing guru Ryan Alford combines creativity and strategic planning at Radical; Hub City Press’s Gather at the River is the perfect gift for your favorite angler; menswear staple Rush Wilson is a family affair; and smash your worries away at Greenville’s new entertainment center.
THIS PAGE: Ryan Alford is the strategic brain behind marketing firm Radical, lauching the Dancing Dentist into viral fame. For more, see “Radical Shift,” page 42. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey COVER: Celebrated Southern chef Adam Hayes comes to Greenville as Larkin’s Restaurants’ director of culinary. For more, see “Next Move,” page 80. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey
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70 MAN ABOUT TOWN
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77 EAT & DRINK
While reflecting on his mother’s dementia diagnosis, the Man recognizes his own memories can have a fictional flair.
Atlanta’s charming neighborhoods—and a stay at Buckhead’s The Whitley—are well worth braving the traffic.
From the owner of Barley’s and The Trappe Door comes a worldly spin on comfort food at The Burrow; Chef Adam Hayes leads the Larkin’s lineup with fresh ideas; scrumptious shrimp and white bean tostadas come together in a flash.
North Georgia’s Barnsley Resort ups the ante on sport shooting with restored hunting grounds; a local waterski club pumps out high-class skiers.
63 STYLE CENTRAL
Known for his magenta suits and flashy loafers, TV host Jamarcus Gaston makes bold statements; handcrafted jewelry shines from local maker Kathy Young.
68 MS. BEA WRIGHT
Hard conversations are never easy, but initiating with gentleness and honesty helps restore relationships.
85 DINING GUIDE 94 TOWNSCENE
Got plans? You do now.
104 SECOND GLANCE
Discover a curated presentation of energetic images from Diffusion IX at the Southeast Center for Photography.
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OVER THE EDGE
Actor Brandon Micheal Hall plays the lead character in the CBS series God Friended Me. But before making it big, his talents, gumption, and can-do attitude were on display at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities. / by Scott Gould
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EDITOR’S
Letter August Highlights Flying Colors
Greenville artist Mark Brosseau receives the PollockKrasner Foundation grant for his vibrant abstract paintings: page 39
Casting Light
Southern authors pool their talent to raise funds for children: page 44
Family Ties
Rush and Jay Wilson celebrate 70 years of styling Southern gentlemen: page 46
Metro Marvel Photograph by Chelsey A shford
Atlanta’s diverse neighborhoods offer history, entertainment, and a relaxing urban escape: page 51
Water’s Edge
This band of skiing worshippers takes to an Easley lake for a slalom challenge: page 58
Tool Time
Greenville-based Lever Gear creates multifunctional pieces that fit in your pocket: page 60
Acting Fast
From the halls of the Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities to CBS celebrity, Brandon Micheal Hall is on a supersonic trajectory: page 72
In the ’Hood
The Burrow brings new flavor to Augusta Street: page 78
Manning Up
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e often equate manliness with stoicism and physical power. But that leaves little room for the more complex and faceted parts of our humanness. In this issue, we’ve assembled a group of men who buck traditional standards. Their creative pursuits and emphasis on artistic expression elevate our cultural experience. These are style-forward, culinary-focused, soulful sons, fathers, sportsmen, and soccer coaches. They balance and display drive with heart, and power with vulnerability. These men create, invent, and devise. They are visionaries; they are singular. They are actors, artists, entrepreneurs, trend-setters, and trend-buckers. They march to their own beat; they strive to stand out in their respective fields. They are culture creators, with a desire to elevate the status quo. There’s artist Mark Brosseau, recipient of the prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant, who teaches at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts; Ryan Alford, creator of mega-popular marketing firm Radical, born out of his years in ad agencies; father-son clothiers Rush and Jay Wilson, the III and IV, respectively, who are keeping alive a family business, 70 years and counting; local television personality Jamarcus Gaston, whose sense of style is a blend of pop, vintage, and classic pieces. There’s also Brandon Micheal Hall, graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, who graces your television screen as CBS’s star of the hit series God Friended Me. And, there’s Chef Adam Hayes, who stuns in the kitchen and is now the director of culinary for Larkin’s Restaurants. These men take what is and make it their own. Maybe that’s the best definition of being a man: to be uniquely, unabashedly, one’s self.
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COME SEE FOR YOUR SELF. Masterclass: Watermedia from the Greenville Collection ON VIEW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
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DO YOU PREFER A CAR, MOTORCYCLE, OR BIKE?
Mark B. Johnston PUBLISHER mark@towncarolina.com Blair Knobel EDITOR-IN-CHIEF blair@towncarolina.com
A horse, of course! Old-school.
Paul Mehaffey ART DIRECTOR I grew up on the particular pleasures of a long car trip: it’s where I think, sleep, read best, and there’s nothing so good as a gas station candy aisle bender when you need one.
LAURA LINEN STYLE EDITOR Abby Moore Keith MANAGING EDITOR CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Kathryn Davé Ruta Fox M. Linda Lee Steven Tingle Stephanie Trotter Jac Valitchka ASHLEY WARLICK
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JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT
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Musician Jason Isbell is somewhat of a Southern savior. As both a solo act and frontman of his cadre of ’Bama-based musicians, The 400 Unit, the singer has scooped up four Grammy Awards and last year’s alt-country gem The Nashville Sound was crowned “Album of the Year” by the Americana Music Honors and Awards. More recently, the former Drive-By Trucker penned “Maybe It’s Time” for the A Star Is Born soundtrack and had a cameo role in HBO’s new Deadwood film. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, Aug 24, 8pm. $65-$95. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND Guests at stadium sporting events (or anyone in a dive bar past 2am), are bound to be familiar with at least “Sweet Caroline.” However, the singer/ songwriter has more than a few smash hits under his signature sequined shirt. Tracks like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “America” are the standards of his songbook, and now Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band are here to bring those vinyl classics back to life with a special tribute to the perfectly coiffed Diamond.
Falls Park, Greenville. Thru Aug 4. Thurs–Sun, 7pm. Free. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com
Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Aug 9–11. Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org
Designed with the foodie in mind, Restaurant Week takes place across South Carolina, offering stellar deals for full-course meals at all the best hot spots. Dine on hand-picked menus from local favorites, filling both your belly and your need for culinary adventure. Locations vary. Prices vary. Aug 8–18. restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com
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So, what do you do when deposed from your rightful throne and sent off to sea with your young daughter? Why, you create a horrific storm (the tempest, for those unaccustomed to Bard lingo) and shipwreck the traitors until you take back what’s yours. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind storyline between Prospero, Alonso, and Miranda, and the dramatics Shakespeare creates with just a few twists will leave you feeling a little lost at sea yourself.
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PARIS MOUNTAIN 7K As part of Greenville County Recreation’s Dirt Series, the Paris Mountain 7K is the fifth of seven trail races held throughout the year. Wrapping its way around the natural beauty of Paris Mountain State Park, the 7K leg will bring the winner one step closer to being crowned Champion of the Dirt Series—an honor only bestowed upon those who participate in at least four of the scenic jogs through the Upstate’s prettiest parks.
HBCU CULTURE WEEKEND
Paris Mountain State Park, 2401 State Park Rd, Greenville. Sat, Aug 10, 8am. $16-$20. (864) 288-6470, greenvillerec.com
Join some of the Southeast’s historically black colleges and universities for a weekend of celebration and community in the Upstate. The party kicks off on Friday with a step show and musical guests Bernard Williams, Kingdom Plug, and Jekaylyn Carr setting off the evening. On Saturday, bands from Benedict College, Fort Valley State University, Talladega College, South Carolina State, North Carolina A&T State, and Alabama State University battle it out with their instruments on the field.
zWhat-Not-To-Miss / WILLIE NELSON & ALISON KRAUSS From his early beginnings in Texas to run-ins with the law, a Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous albums topping the music charts, it’s clear that Willie Nelson has found overwhelming success as one of the genre’s original outlaws. The beloved country artist and certified music icon is on the road again alongside celebrated bluegrass musician Alison Krauss—so leave your blue eyes crying in the rain and join this dynamic duo for a rollthrough of classic hits and original collaborations. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, Aug 16, 7:30pm. $40-$250. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
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z Is it a little bit country or a little more rock ’n’ roll? How about both? Drawing inspiration from old school artists like Johnny and June Carter Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, and even the King himself, this uniquely Centre Stage production is a sure summertime smash. Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville. Thru Aug 17. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $22-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
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z Greenville’s Gateway House presents its yearly fundraising event to support its function as one of the Upstate’s premier adult mental health resources and advocates for psychiatric rehabilitation. Steel Toe Stiletto will be rocking the house all night, with silent and live auctions in the works. Beer, wine, and delectable dining will also be on tap, so nab your ticket now. Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Dr, Greenville. Fri, Aug 2, 7–11pm. (864) 2429193, gateway-sc.org
LUNCH & LIT WITH JOSHILYN JACKSON
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z Mixing vexing thriller narratives with a Southern drawl, author Joshilyn Jackson is the visionary behind a slew of bestsellers including Between, Georgia, Gods in Alabama, and The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. This past July, the Florida native released her ninth nail-biting novel, Never Have I Ever, a twisting tale of deceit, darkness, and the secrets we try to keep buried beneath the surface of our past. Join Jackson at the table as she shares this brand-new tale of mystery and intrigue in an intimate afternoon setting. M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St, Greenville. Mon, Aug 19, noon–1:30pm. (864) 603-2412, mjudsonbooks.com
PNC BANK ZOO TUNES CONCERT: ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES
z Formed in 2012, St. Paul and the Broken Bones burst onto the scene with Sea of Noise, an energetic expedition into new sounds and creativity—served with a healthy spoonful of soul. Last year, the band dropped Young Sick Camellia, a more mature, funkified version of their signature sound that spawned charting singles “Apollo” and “GotItBad.” Nab your VIP ticket to the show and help yourself to complimentary libations and bites courtesy of Augusta Grill. The Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. Sat, Aug 24, 7pm. $49-$99. (864) 627-4200, greenvillezoo.com
GREENVILLE JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL SUMMERFEST
z Getting back to your roots is important, especially when it comes to the story behind one of Broadway’s most beloved shows, Fiddler on the Roof. The musical that captured hearts across the nation comes to the Greenville ONE building in a different light via Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles. The film documents the cultural phenomenon of the original production and highlights its creative roots, seeking to promote dialogue surrounding cultural and religious diversity. The evening will include a sweet and savory reception, as well as a special question-and-answer time after the film. Greenville ONE Building Theater, 2 Washington St, Greenville. Sun, Aug 25, 6pm. $25.greenvillejewishfilmfestival.com
An Evening with Gladys Knight First, she was the acclaimed frontwoman of the Pips. Next, she was flying high on a solo career with hits like “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “I Don’t Want to Know.” But no matter the circumstance, she’ll always be the ultimate Empress of Soul. Join the legendary musician, actress, businesswoman, and activist as she stops in the Upstate for a spectacular live show that will highlight the decades of soul, funk, and style she’s shared with so many generations. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, Aug 20, 7:30pm. $65-$85. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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Greenville glasses boutique Garrison Opticians threw a fun fĂŞte at Revel in honor of their 45th anniversary. Eight vendors displayed a unique trunk show as they presented new styles to the 100 guests in attendance. Table 301 catered the event, leaving guests satisfied after an eye-opening evening.
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Plenty of book fans streamed into M. Judson for a reading from fishing anthology Gather at the River. Author and editor of the book David Joy joined contributors J.C. Sasser, Scott Gould, and Ray McManus for a reading and to sign copies, which sold out by the end of the night. Hub City Press has pledged part of the proceeds of each book sale to benefit C.A.S.T. for Kids, a nonprofit that pairs volunteers and children with special needs for a day of fishing. By Dove Light Photography
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Standing by their tagline, Handcrafted Homes, Lifelong Relationships, Gabriel Builders hosted an Italian countryside– themed celebration for family, friends, clients, and vendors. The spectacular evening at The Village at Mountain Park in Travelers Rest honored the Gabriel Builders’ 35th anniversary, and included special recognition of their two sister companies, LH Design Studio and Nicholas James Fine Woodworking.
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ask the question, Maggie screamed, “YES!” and kissed him. He whisked her away to Nose Dive for celebratory drinks with their dearest friends and family. Six months later, the couple ascended the same church stairs, this time to exchange vows before their loved ones. The girls Maggie had led in youth group for four years served as greeters, and the wedding party grooved down the aisle to “Oh, Happy
Going to the Chapel: Tad Toler proposed to Maggie Aiken at the church where they were married six months later. They enjoyed a lively reception at the Poinsett Club with their beloved friends and family.
Day” from Sister Act 2, right after the couple was named husband and wife. They danced their way to the Poinsett Club, where bubble guns, lightup bow ties, and trays of Krispy Kreme donuts concluded this whimsical day with a perfect dose of playfulness. BY COURTNEY PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Weddings Jordan Craft & Crawford Reeves April 6, 2019 After mutual friends compelled them to reach out to one another, Jordan and Crawford became Facebook friends, then quickly became much more. Social media gave way to a three-year courtship that led up to a day of pure joy at Thornblade Club’s golf course. It was Jordan’s birthday party, and, while her putt may not have been a hole-in-one, Crawford’s proposal and the ensuing festivities were true winners. She picked up his golf ball on the 18th hole, only to realize that her name was on it, with a twist, reading Jordan Craft Reeves. Their family’s delighted screams blew their cover as they all began to celebrate. Adorned in a Poinsett Bride gown, that Jordan had turned into a new custom piece, they celebrated at the Taylors Mill venue The Marketplace. Jordan works in real estate at C. Dan Joyner, and Crawford is keeping up his golf game, post-proposal, as a professional golfer. BY KENDRA MARTIN PHOTOGRAPHY
Maegan Garner & Brennen Heinz December 31, 2018 Brennen Heinz’s surprise proposal to Maegan Garner may have been in the exact spot where they shared their first kiss, but their wedding day held its fair share of surprises as well. A foggy night and an intimate setting fulfilled a little girl’s dream. Glassy Mountain Chapel created the perfect personalized night in which Maegan and Brennen said “I do.” Every detail had purpose; the painting of them which included their dog and cat, the tuxedo menus, and clocks on the table all added personal touches to celebrate what they call “God’s greatest gift of true love.” Wearing her old Miss South Carolina dress, Maegan also added lace from her mother’s veil into the design—now sewn into her heart as a cherished memory. The couple lives together in their downtown Greenville house, yet remains divided over Carolina/Clemson football. Maegan is currently the owner and executive director of Greenville Fashion Week, while Brennen works for Southern Valet & Transportation. BY JOSH JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
Maddy Varin & Drew Dezen November 17, 2018 From wedding crashers to newlyweds, Maddy and Drew said “I do” four years after bumping into each other at a wedding after-party where neither had been invited. This serendipitous shenanigan became the jumping-off point for a deep and steady connection. After dating for three years, the lovers were ready to seal the deal. Drew proposed at Paris Mountain, ten minutes into a “hike” that turned out to be a lakeside Champagne toast and a lively engagement party at Drew’s parents’ house. A year later, their family and friends happily followed them to New Orleans, where Maddy and Drew tied the knot in one of their most beloved places. The ceremony was held in the charming nineteenth-century Marigny Opera House, just down the road from Marché, their waterfront reception venue in the heart of the French Quarter. The night ended with a festive ode to New Orleans tradition: instead of a conventional wedding exit, Maddy and Drew led a parade of their guests dancing through the Quarter, behind a buoyant brass band. PHOTOGRAPHY BY HANNAH PICKLE
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Flying Colors Painter Mark Brosseau approaches art as investigation
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Box In the Abstract: Wonder and creativity meet brightly in Mark Brosseau’s artwork, which honors both his youthful curiosity and his intellectual bent; (clockwise from top left) Entropic, 2017; Mark Brosseau; Escapist, 2018; Toxic, 2017
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with a simple shape. “I’ll just put [a shape] down and see how it fits on the surface and get a feel for what it’s doing, and that influences the next decision,” he explains. A scientist at heart, Brosseau approaches art as an investigation and is quick to say his paintings are not intended to be a series. “Every time I come to a painting, it’s almost like I’m trying to learn painting over again. I want each painting to explore an entirely new experience.” In October he will be curating a show at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts under the auspices of Tiger Strikes Asteroid, an artists-run gallery that was founded in Philadelphia and now has five locations, including one he recently launched in Greenville. “I look for relationships of objects in space that surprise me,” states Brosseau, who was one of 107 artists—and the only one in South Carolina—to receive a five-figure Pollock-Krasner grant this year. “Sometimes you have a relationship between a sky and a building, and you know the sky is behind the building, but because of the way the colors are interacting, the sky is coming forward and the building is receding. That’s when things get really exciting. And that forces me to reevaluate what’s going on around me.” It’s that reevaluation that informs his work with a fluid, playful quality that challenges the viewer to spend time experiencing a painting. “Art is really meant to be felt, not just looked at,” Brosseau says. “I don’t want my paintings to talk to people; I want them to invite engagement.” To learn more about Mark Brosseau’s work, check out markbrosseau.com.
Artwork courtesy of Mark Brosseau
Greenville artist Mark Brosseau—recipient of a prestigious Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant—explores dimensional experience
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Radical Shift Advertising vet Ryan Alford carved a singular path to leading his own agency / by Jac Valitchka // photograph by Paul Mehaffey
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ou’ve never met Ryan Alford before, but it doesn’t mean you’re not already friends on social media (aren’t we all?). Alford, with nearly two decades in advertising, has had his share of start-ups, start-overs, and stardom behind the scenes. Perhaps you’re even one of the 500 million people around the world who has seen Dr. Rich Constantine, the Dancing Dentist, who took on the dance challenge that flooded the Internet last fall. “Dr. C” (trademarked now, thanks to Alford) is a client of Radical Company, Ryan Alford’s brainchild, which promises “marketing at the speed of now”—if not sooner, like the dance video that went viral quicker than you can say “toothpaste,” and which gave wings to Radical, then only two months old. A marketing vet who did his time in New York City, Alford isn’t just a dreamer or a doer—he’s a clutch team player, who, from his early days as an ad guy at Erwin Penland, worked on accounts like Verizon and the launch of the iPhone and landed Radical’s own marquee brands such as Maserati. He’s not afraid to give away his secrets in the sauce of success—usually through his enlightening podcasts and his collaboration with GVL Hustle, a series of networking events for the modern era. If you’re a small business who might need a boost, we just have one question: Can you hear him now?
“I shut the doors. I closed it all down. I probably lost a quarter of a million dollars. I call it a successful failure.” —Ryan Alford
Now Hear This: Jumpstarting marketing campaigns of massive corporations like Verizon and local stars like the Dancing Dentist, Ryan Alford is the master of fanning the sparks of success into roaring flames.
Erwin Penland was a big part of your career, yes? >> Yes, I was there 12 years. I was in New York for five years, and I’ve been back since 2014. I started at Erwin Penland working on Verizon Wireless business, a very small Southeastern part of the business, and over my 12 years, we, as a team, grew that from a small piece of $3 million to about $45 million. I worked on other accounts, but my bread and butter was Verizon, taking them into the smartphone world.
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A source of pride I heard you talk about in a podcast is that you’re not pigeonholed on one side of being either the creative or the executive. >> I’m a hybrid. I’ll attribute this to one of my first bosses, Allen Bosworth, who founded EP with Joe Erwin. In the agency side, you get put into two boxes: you’re the Type A account person who checks the boxes and keeps the schedules, and does the strategy, or you’re the creative type, who is crazy and comes up with all the ideas. I definitely have always been in both sides. And then after EP what went on? >> I got back from New York and planned out my next move. I’ve always been a car guy—cars, wine, and watches are my three vices. I had a friend I’d been buying cars from, and he had an exclusive on-demand service where he bought wholesale cars to order. I bought a franchise from him called iDrive on Demand and opened a store on Laurens Road on the Motor Mile, right in the middle of the big guys. We were doing good revenue and paying the bills. I did that for just over two and a half years, and we sold a lot of cars. I loved doing the marketing, but I thought, ‘Do I want to be a car dealer the rest of my life?’ No. So, I shut the doors. I closed it all down. I probably lost a quarter of a million dollars. I call it a successful failure. That’s the best kind. And then how did Radical happen? >> I worked for another agency called Dom360, an automotive agency, as its chief marketing officer. It was kind of a pit stop. I knew in the back of my head I was going to start my own agency, but I needed to get my feet back under me. I left there in April 2018 and started Radical in May. And then the dentist coup happened just two months later? Wow, the timing! What was your role in that? >> When I started working with Rich, and we sat down to talk about goals, I said, look, this is a stale industry. I gave him a professional tripod and said, get on camera. I knew about the dance challenge on social media. The girls in his office knew that he could dance and told him to do it. So he set up his tripod and did the dance and posted it. Within two hours, he had 20,000 likes and 1,000 shares, which, now, knowing the total numbers sounds small. But for an average dentist in Greenville to have that much engagement, I knew what was happening. I called him and said, we need to get a game plan of PR because this is going viral. He didn’t even know what that meant. By that time, it had 400,000 likes. The video has been played 500,000 million times across the world. So much of what you promote is positive and about going after what you want. >> I want to feel like I have an impact, and I believe that if you have a positive mind, it solves 95 percent of your problems. We are all susceptible to life, but if you live with positivity and gratitude and appreciation, life will be better. Does it mean I’m positive every ounce of the day? No, but I believe in those core principles, and it keeps me going through.
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Water Log: (left to right) Ray McManus, J.C. Sasser, David Joy, and Scott Gould discuss their contributions to fishing anthology Gather at the River at M. Judson Booksellers.
Casting Light Southern authors hook readers in the new anthology Gather at the River / by Kathleen Nalley // photography by Jason Massey
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rowing up, I lived mainly in places engulfed in concrete, asphalt. I had no clue about the location of the nearest river, and the only body of water of any familiarity was Lake Hartwell, rumored to have so much old chemical runoff that the fish had three eyes. My father wasn’t around much in my formative years. The few times he took me out to nature, it wasn’t to go fishing—it was to don headphones hooked to a metal detector as he waved the odd contraption back and forth over the dirt for the moment a metallic thing would set off the bing-bing-bing, signaling a potential fortune some poor soul had misplaced or lost. (To my knowledge, he never found anything of real worth in that dirt.) No one ever taught me how to fish. Somehow, here in the heart of the South, I’d spent an entire childhood without once casting a line or wading in the river. As a Southern writer, this absence angers me, leaves me reeling in regret. How can my nature-less childhood translate to good Southern writing, which often revolves around one’s transcendent experience with nature? And furthermore, why would I be interested in reading any literature where fishing is a predominant theme? But just like that, North Carolina novelist David Joy calms my frustrations: “Good fishing writing often uses fishing merely as an avenue to talk about life,” he says at a recent event at M. Judson Booksellers. Joy is here to promote the publication of an anthology that he and novelist Eric Rickstad edited: Gather at the River: 25 Authors on Fishing (Hub City Press). In this moving compilation of fishing essays featuring seven New York Times best-selling and otherwise acclaimed and awarding-winning authors, lurk stories of motherhood, fatherhood, friendship, marriage, and family memories. Readers get life’s ups and downs, regrets, and promise—all through the avenue of fishing.
Poet Ray McManus admits that he “hadn’t really thought about fishing in 25 years,” yet his writing conveys life truths he learned from spending time on the water with an old friend. Novelist J.C. Sasser spent “two weeks writing about the wrong thing,” until she sat by her sons’ beds as they slept and wrote a sort of prayer to them. What coalesced was “a gift—immortalizing something sacred and true to my heart.” Greenville’s own Scott Gould recalls getting “THE talk” from his father while fishing. Writer William Boyle, who describes a time in his adult life he tried to go fishing and failed, reminiscences on what makes a good father. Like me, he’d never been taught to fish. One day, incidentally while fishing, Joy decided he wanted to do something meaningful for charity. Realizing he had more writer friends than money, Joy solicited their contributions for this collection. “We were thrilled when David approached Hub City. With writers like Ron Rash, Natalie Baszile, Silas House, and Jill McCorkle, the caliber of the writing is so high. We were, to use a bad pun, totally hooked,” said Meg Reid, Hub City Press director. Collectively, the writers selected C.A.S.T. for Kids to receive a share of the proceeds from every book sale, fulfilling Joy’s intent. C.A.S.T. connects volunteers who love to fish with children who have special needs and disadvantages for a day of fishing. The first print run of the book sold out within its first week. But no worries: just like fish return to a good fishing hole, more are coming. Purchase a copy of Gather at the River from independent bookstores like Greenville’s M. Judson Booksellers, or directly from its publisher, Spartanburg’s Hub City Press, at hubcity.org.
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Family Ties Rush and Jay Wilson continue a long-standing tradition of outfitting the men of Greenville / by John Jeter // // photography by Paul Mehaffey
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t’s a splendid morning downtown. Still early, the streets aren’t yet paved with shoppers, tourists, and sharp-dressed businesspeople. Just off Main Street, Tyler Hudzik dashes out of a high-end menswear shop carrying a small blue sack that by itself bespeaks sophistication: dark blue with an elegant, if understated, logo: RW. “Last-minute request,” says Hudzik, 24, whose very presence outside 23 West North Street suggests his successes in real estate—just two years out of North Greenville University, he can happily afford a navy-blue tropical suit from downtown’s dressiest men’s clothier. He’s in a rush. And he just left one, namely Rush Wilson—more specifically, Rush Wilson Limited. “Usually their turnaround time is seven days,” he says, stopping for a few minutes out on the sidewalk to explain that he needs his new suit for a wedding on Saturday. Today is Thursday. “But they’re going to take care of it. They’re going to have it ready for me.” That kind of service may explain why the proprietors are celebrating their 60th anniversary in Greenville this year and their 70th year in business next year. The company’s founder, James Rush Wilson Jr., graduated from Davidson College while working part-time at Belk’s. In August 1950, after serving as a Marine during the war, he returned to Davidson and opened his first menswear store. He was 23. In 1959, he opened a second one. In Greenville back then, nearly a dozen men’s apparel shops lined Main Street. Wilson leased the last vacant storefront where the Hyatt now stands. A decade later, during the Vietnam War, he closed his North Carolina store. Today, the “new” shop, opened in 1978, inhabits a fine flannel-suit-gray building, whose heavy wooden, glass-paned door framed by two lanterns, would fit comfortably in Savile Row. Meanwhile, patriarchal namesake Rush III started working in the family business at age 12. He later went on to Wake Forest, where freshman chemistry ended his dream of becoming a dentist. He majored in business and, like his father, served in the military. “All my vacations, summer break, Christmas break, Easter break, I’d come home to work. It just got in my blood,” the clothier says, dapper in a colorful
ensemble during an interview in his two-story building that abuts the alley leading to the Bank of America tower. Even through downtown’s late ’70s collapse, Wilson Jr. hung on. “Most of his customers were professionals, most of them worked downtown, and they came to see my father for his expertise in fitting and selling quality menswear,” Rush III says. Today, Rush IV, who goes by Jay, echoes that now-familiar path. Standing near the checkout counter, which features $195 bowties made in Charleston with vividly colored feathers from the likes of peacocks, guinea fowl, and pheasant, he says he went into banking after graduating from Presbyterian College. “What I wanted to do eventually was to come back to the store,” he says. “Five years went by, six years, seven years, and Dad called me and said, ‘I have an opportunity, if you’d still like to come to the store.’” Like his father, Jay never really left, having started working
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Strong Suit: For father/son duo Rush and Jay Wilson, dedication to tradition, service, and sophistication runs in the family. This powerhouse pedigree has brought timeless style to Greenville’s clothing scene since 1959.
“All my vacations, summer break, Christmas break, Easter break, I’d come home to work. It just got in my blood.”—Rush Wilson III
there during middle school. “He did the same things I did,” RW III says with an easygoing smile—another family trademark. “Pride, loyalty, and love of the business,” RW IV says. Those virtues now serve their fourth generation. “My dad would go to shop there when I was a kid,” says Dan Einstein, an insurance executive with a native Greenvillian pedigree. “I remember going in the store, and you know how the trousers are on a circular rack? We used to get underneath those racks and hide, so I’ve easily been going there for 50 years. “People don’t believe me when I say this: I’ve never bought a sport coat or suit anywhere else in my life. They always help me, they always have great ideas. They make sure the process is easy. They always make me feel good,” Einstein says. That tradition still suits. “With a lot of change that’s happening in the Greenville area,” Hudzik says, “I’m glad that there are some foundational businesses here that are still thriving and innovating and growing with the times. They’ve stood the test of time.” Rush Wilson Ltd, 23 W North Street, Greenville; (864) 232-2761, rushwilson.com AUGUST 2019 / 47
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Chuck—who drinks that swill anyway? And then an olive green and bright yellow dinner plate that dates back to Nixon’s White House. I wind up again and again, and swing away, pivoting my hips so the fragments of my fury kiss different spots on the wall. The smarmy faces of an uptight neighbor, OCD co-worker, and distant cousin might serve as targets. I’m taking the Fifth. Thirty minutes, 21 wine bottles, five plates, and one dot-matrix printer later, a 10-inch-high pile of refuse lines the wall. Sweat and laughter spill from my body, as my curated play list transitions to Kid Rock. I’m ready to dive back into life with a new disposition.
R AG E RO O M S So-called smash rooms, or anger rooms, first opened in Japan more than a decade ago. In today’s fast-paced, stress-induced world, they provide a safe place to throw an all-out temper tantrum that doesn’t end with a call to the cops. The American Psychological Association reports more than 73 percent of adults regularly experience psychological and physical symptoms from stress. Irritability and anger are the most common manifestations. Top causes in order: jobs, money, health, and relationships. People from Serbia to Argentina have discovered the stress-relieving health benefits of rage rooms . . . but, let’s be honest, smashing things to smithereens is just plain fun. Throw in some rock ‘n’ roll and a cold beer, and it can make for an exceptionally exhilarating night.
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R E L E AS E T H E K R A K E N The aluminum Louisville Slugger is lightweight and cool to the touch. I tap the barrel against my left palm a couple of times, before cocking back and unleashing my frustrations on an empty Tito’s bottle. Saaa-wing . . . and it’s not a miss. Adios Tito. A loud thwack fills the room, as the bottle explodes on contact. Clear glass shards spin through the air, and tumble to the floor. The bottle’s jagged neck spirals forward, shattering into even smaller pieces when it meets the wall. The knot at the base of my neck loosens just a bit, and the corners of my mouth drift north into the first smile of the day. That. Felt. GOOD! Next up: a bottle of Two Buck
here just last week.” Chase Michaels is setting up bottles inside Greenville’s Smashit/Axit on North Pleasantburg Drive. “They all brought in gifts their exes had given them over the years that they hated. Oh, they laughed and had fun bashing that stuff.” Chase busted his first batch of breakables at a similar place in Chicago. “I was visiting, and a friend convinced me to go after dinner,” he recalls. “It had a mirror ball going around and Metallica was playing. I grabbed a sledge hammer, and we just went at it. What shocked me was the energy it took.” Upon his return home, Chase opened his 2,500-square foot “aggression entertainment center” that’s averaging 100 visitors a week. Father/son duos, corporate management teams, even nonprofit volunteers are swinging bats to blow off steam and bond. The co-owner believes he’s found the attraction. “You get to be 10 again, and you get to let loose. No one’s here to judge you. You can’t get in trouble, and that endorphin rush is real.” Chase and his partners upped the site from a simple smash room. They’ve included eight lanes for ax-throwing, a bar, and a car smash pit that currently houses a dented Lexus LS400. Are you stressed out? Before you punch the wall, or slam that door, visit Smashit/Axit to relieve the tension. Smashit/Axit, 1164 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. (622) 762-7448, smashitaxit.com
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City Splash: Lounge about at The Whitley, Buckhead’s recently updated luxury hotel, part of the Marriott Luxury Collection.
Metro Marvel Atlanta’s eclectic neighborhoods offer an urban retreat
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’d dismissed Atlanta as a place for leisure. It takes gumption to risk its traffic jams and congested sporting events. When Braves games or aquarium jaunts require a venture into ATL-territory, “get in and get out” is always my method. It’s more controllable. Less opportunity for discomfort. But if I’m learning anything about life, it’s that control is a sham, and the best experiences always involve uncertainty. Exploration is worth the risk, a nugget of wisdom reinforced by a recent adventure through A-town’s iconic neighborhoods. I begin in Buckhead with an introduction to the northern suburb’s revived hotel, The Whitley. Formerly the Ritz-Carlton at Buckhead, the interior was completely redesigned last year under the Marriott Luxury Collection brand. Walking into the lobby feels like stepping onto a wide front porch, a charming ambience that the renovation’s lead designer Barbara Parker affirms as intentional. The overall effect is stylishly modern, yet not lacking in warmth, which extends to the more than 500 luxe rooms and 56 suites. There’s even a hint of blue in the ceilings—a sure sign of a true Southern home. While Buckhead is renowned as Atlanta’s Fifth Avenue shopping mecca, the area’s attractions encompass more than just retail. A quick drive from The Whitley, the
Atlanta History Center stands as a cultural hub with a wide range of diverse exhibits. Its latest addition is the fully restored cyclorama painting The Battle of Atlanta, which depicts the 1864 Civil War conflict; displays delve into the 49-foot-tall circular masterpiece’s controversial history. The center also includes several gardens and the majestic Swan House, its stately columns recognizable from the blockbuster Hunger Games movies. My next stop is the Atlanta Botanical Garden, which requires a cross-town trip I would normally avoid in the afternoon. But now there’s Uber and I’m feeling brave and as I adventure toward Midtown, I eagerly hunt for camera crews and buildings I might recognize from the screen—after all, 455 movies and TV shows were filmed here last year. Experiencing the garden’s gorgeous summer blooms is a dream, especially with the fantastical plant sculptures from its Alice’s Wonderland exhibit, and for a moment I forget I’m in a booming metropolis. The area abuts Piedmont Park and the eastside portion of the BeltLine, an old railroad track turned into a multiuse greenway trail. The BeltLine happily connects me to my dinner stop at Ponce City Market—a convenient alternative in the five o’clock rush.
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Photograph (opposite left) courtesy of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau; (right) BeetleCat photograph by Andrew Thomas
EAT BeetleCat Nestled in Inman Park, this seafood joint is another of renowned chef Ford Fry’s creative ventures. Try the lobster roll—a menu favorite—and make sure to arrive early. 299 N Highland
Ave NE, Atlanta; (678) 732-0360, beetlecatatl.com
Krog Street Market This upscale food hall offers everything from Southern fried chicken to Vietnamese pho. Take a ride on the BeltLine beforehand, then stop in for a cold one—I suggest local brewery Orpheus’ tart saison, Atalanta. 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta; krogstreetmartket.com
Ponce City Market You could spend an entire week here wandering the countless vendors. Minero’s churros are a must-try, and Brezza Cucina makes a mean short rib agnolotti. 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta; poncecitymarket.com
PLAY The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park After visiting the house Dr. King grew up in, stop by his memorial site, where he and his wife Coretta are buried. 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta; nps.gov/malu/index.htm
Atlanta Botanical Garden While the conservatory and native plants in this expansive garden are lovely, the mosiaculture creations for Alice’s Wonderland are phenomenal. There are giant camels made of succulents, even a Queen of Hearts display—you and the kids will be enthralled. 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta; (404) 876-5859, atlantabg.org
ATL-Cruzers One of the best ways to experience Atlanta’s diverse neighborhoods is via an electric car tour with ATL-Cruzers. Do this to get a lay of the land—it makes exploring the city feel much more manageable. 3160 Ted Turner Dr NW, Atlanta; (404) 492-7009, atlcruzers.com
STAY The Whitley While The Whitley allows for easy access to Buckhead shopping, you’ll want to stick around the hotel’s Trade Root Lounge for the pecan whiskey. 3434 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta; (404) 237-2700, thewhitleyhotel.com
Just Peachy: Atlanta’s quaint neighborhoods burst with creative food joints like BeetleCat (above) and a trove of recreational opportunities, like a ride on the BeltLine (opposite left).
Ponce City Market unites four Atlanta neighborhoods (Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Poncey-Highland, and Virginia Highland), and as the old Sears-Roebuck distribution hub, its size seems cavernous. The maze of floors abounds with a myriad of dining options, chic retail vendors, apartments, and office spaces. Dinner at Brezza Cucina is a satisfying mix of Italian and American, and a can’t-miss experience is Ponce’s rooftop, with skyline city views. After a comfortable evening back in Buckhead, and brunch at The Whitley the following morning, I head towards Inman Park, a historic neighborhood known for its revitalized Victorian homes. The area has a walkable vibe, with a vibrant mural or a friendly neighborhood bar around every corner. I indulge myself at Krog Street Market, a food hall with fare from, well, everywhere. I decide on a bowl of ramen, not my typical comfort food, but again I’m exploring and it’s every bit worth the chance. The market is also attached to the BeltLine—meandering south from Inman Park to the Cabbagetown arts district. I make my way towards downtown via Auburn Street, home to The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, which includes Dr. King’s childhood home and church. The Sweet Auburn area was a booming business district for African Americans in the early twentieth century, known for jazz bars like the Royal Peacock, which hosted phenoms Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. The revitalized area features countless tributes to black heritage well worth experiencing, along with a slice of Sweet Auburn Bread Company’s sweet potato cheesecake. From the park, the Atlanta Streetcar’s blue line transports wanderers straight to downtown’s iconic amusements—and while the World of Coca-Cola and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights are tempting escapades, I decide to save them for another trip—I’ll be back for more. Exploration is worth the risk. AUGUST 2019 / 53
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Writer Mary Cathryn Armstrong encounters new adventures at Barnsley Resort’s recently upgraded Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company.
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Barrels of Fun New to the hunting game, a writer warms up to the art of the shot during an excursion to north Georgia’s Barnsley Resort / by Mary Cathryn Arm strong
“Well,” he replies with a modest chuckle, “Sort-of-not-really.” “Thank God,” I heave as I readjust my gun. “I was never any good at that either.”
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s there any chance this is anything like the game Duck Hunt?” In nearly 28 years of life, my current situation is one I would have predicted to be about as likely as being asked to serve as spokeswoman for the future colonization of Mars. I’ve dispensed with my usual cool-chick biker jacket in favor of a bulky canvas hunting coat, thickly stitched in a semi-quilted pattern and with identical brown suede shoulder patches that I’d later learn were less of a fashion statement and more of a utilitarian appliance designed to minimize the wear and tear of recoil. It’s been layered with an electric-orange hunting vest that I’m fairly certain could be viewed from space (or the aforementioned Mars colony). Slung over my shoulder is a double-barreled shotgun, broken open to expose two live shells tucked neatly into their chambers. Barbed burrs and stickers seem to launch themselves from the waist-high grasses and onto my less-prepared, denimclad bottom half as I wade through the brush, following closely behind our guide, Drew, to whom I have just posed this (slightly) sarcastic question.
O N TA R G E T Situated smack dab between Atlanta and Chattanooga, north Georgia’s Barnsley Resort would recount a million tales if its 3,000 acres of graceful foothills could speak. War, natural disaster, and widespread illness extinguished the noble glory of Godfrey Barnsley’s original mid-nineteenth-century estate, and eventually, like all wounded animals, the Adairsville property succumbed to its wounds until it reemerged as a luxury resort in 1999. I, along with a handful of other gung ho female writers, have been invited to experience the unfolding of one of Barnsley’s more recent recreational enhancements: the Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company. Spearheaded by High Adventure president, CEO, and all-around outdoorsmen John Burrell, the partnership between Barnsley and the esteemed Italian firearms manufacturer is an unprecedented one; in fact, this is the only Beretta Shooting Grounds you’ll find on a world map. The company’s impeccable weapons were brought in to replace older
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models, and the 28-station sporting clays course—like the one we’re on now—underwent a total revamp. This is only my second time holding a gun, let alone firing one, and even with John Burrell at my shoulder encouraging me to visually track the target, my shots somehow graze just past it every time, either skittering into the water towards some unsuspecting lake creature or piercing tree leaves. This is going well. I hear it before I see it. The crack reverberates across the airwaves as the clay target explodes into multiple shards, flying in every direction before settling into the earth below. (Relax, they’re biodegradable.) I eject the spent and smoking shotgun shells from the chamber, awash in a sense of smug satisfaction. Who knew the quickest route to feeling like a certified badass is to take down a couple of inanimate objects? “Good shot,” Burrell congratulates me. “Now you’re ready for the real thing.”
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IN THE FIELD
An ability to multitask is near-requisite for trekking through the Beretta Shooting Grounds by High Adventure Company. This sister tract of terrain was recently designated as pure hunting territory. It’s easy to see why; thousands of acres sweep out across the landscape, cutting back and forth in loping hillsides tufted with trees and dense patches of brush that foster an ideal environment for our intended target today—wild quail. The ATV ride from the grounds’ renovated clubhouse is all but silent. This is partially due to the intermittent pop of gunshots that punctuate the atmosphere, but it’s mostly the dogs. A chosen few expertly trained English setters, pointers, English cocker and Boykin spaniels have been loaded into the vehicles’ portable kennels, and, judging by the raucous, steady peal of howl and bark mash-ups, they know exactly where we are going. Here’s where the whole multitasking thing comes in. We’ve already been warned by Burrell and our other guides to tread carefully; there are a number of sunken stump holes hidden in the towering brush, left over from tree removal when the shooting grounds were refurbished during the Beretta branding. I’m also concentrating on not dropping any shells from the broken shotgun I’m hauling when Burrell reminds us of a third factor. “Please do not shoot my dogs,” he implores the group, our
Trigger Happy: A team of bird dogs and hunting guides lead the way for a newbie to take aim at an invigorating pastime at north Georgia’s Barnsley Resort.
pointing dog, Lucky, threaded between his legs. “If a quail flies up, do not pull that trigger until you see blue sky behind the bird.” Oh, boy. Not long after Burrell sets Lucky loose, the dog catches a scent. Lucky maneuvers along the grounds in an energetic yet deliberate way, coming to a pointed standstill in front of a tangle of foliage. Stella, the small and spirited spaniel, is now on deck, plunging into the clump to flush out the birds Lucky has located. She disappears, her whereabouts only discernible by slight rustling motions in the grass. Suddenly, she finds them. The quail are much quicker than anticipated. The portly cartoon birds I recall from Bambi are nothing compared to these quick little scamps, and most of them are gone before I even pull the trigger. Fortunately for me, Lucky and Stella do not tire easily, so we do this dance several times, roaming from site to site in search of my first kill. Just as I am about to give up and head back to the clubhouse, where I can drown my failures in the post-hunt bourbon Burrell has promised, I hit one. I track the quail’s flight as it rises from the brush, taking careful aim before depressing the trigger. In truth, I wasn’t even aware I’d actually hit the bird until Burrell claps me on the back. “You got ’em!” he exclaims to my amazement, as Stella rushes forward to retrieve the game. This seems to commence a kind of magic spell on my hunting prowess; two more quickly follow suit, rounding out my grand total for the day to three unlucky quails. As we make our way back to the clubhouse, I consider my success. I still get the bourbon—and this time, it’s celebratory. AUGUST 2019 / 57
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Sport Lake Life: (left to right) John Cox, Chuck Byrd, and Thad Dulin ride the water in Lida Falls Ski Club and compete in regional and national tournaments; (opposite) Cox practices on Cow Lake just north of Easley.
Water’s Edge An Upstate club is quietly pooling the best slalom skiers this side of Florida / by Stephanie Trot ter // photography by Eli Warren
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ix orange balls bob on the horizon, as Thad Dulin adjusts his grip on the tow handle. At his “ready,” the green and white Ski Nautique 200 guns forward. Instincts take over, as the skier’s fingers tighten, his forearms extend, and his right heel presses downward. The lanky six-footer pops out of the water and attacks the buoys. Thad lays it down across a series of S turns, leaving a rooster tail of water in his wake. At 34-miles-per-hour, his body manipulates and masters up to 1,000 pounds of pull with each new angle.
In less time than it takes to post a photo, Thad’s done. He releases the rope, as a smile explodes across his face. “It’s exhilarating!” the 37-year-old declares of his renewed hobby. “It definitely satisfies my need for a rush and adrenaline. It’s the equivalent of going zero to 60, six times, in less than 20 seconds. You just want more.” After witnessing this spectacle of athletic, aquatic perfection, it’s hard to believe Thad ranks himself near the lower end of talent at the Lida Falls Ski Club. Never heard of it? You’re not alone. More cows know about the club than people, but that may be changing.
COW LAKE
Two hundred head of Angus and Simmental graze just off of Highway 183, north of Easley. The 450-acre farm has been in Frank Finley’s family since 1930. He thought he’d seen it all, until two men drove down his long, dirt road almost two decades ago, asking if they could use one of his ponds to waterski. “It
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was kind of crazy,” the 82-year-old farmer recalls. “But I used to ski the Saluda River when I was young, and it was crowded, so I knew a little bit about it, and what they wanted.” A deal was struck, and the duo formed their ski club, naming it for Frank’s wife, Lida, and the falls between two of his springfed ponds. The group first used the lower pond, which they quickly dubbed Butt-Pucker Lake, due to its abrupt, dog-leg left and right ends. A few years later, the men moved through Frank’s woods and across a pasture, to the larger, 12-acre pond, calling it Cow Lake. Members have since built two docks, including one with a slip, cover, and lift, to permanently house the club’s Nautique. Cow Lake also features a competitive slalom course with 26 buoys, and outlets to control the water’s level and condition. “They’re good!” Frank admits. “I go down and watch every now and then a little bit. They know what they’re doing. They ski in tournaments and all. It’s right interesting.”
RIP AND GRIP
John Cox glances at his watch in downtown Greenville. Work beckons, but he knows Chuck’s on the boat. John can “pull a Hollywood,” drive 20 minutes to Cow Lake, change into shorts onshore, meet Chuck on the dock for pickup, ski, and be back at his desk before anyone is the wiser. “I try to ski once a week, sometimes two to three times a week,” the Trehel Corporation vice president shares. “It definitely gets my heart going. It’s a lot of fun, and a lot of work. I’ve developed a lot of really good friendships within the club.” There was a point in the mid-’90s when John thought his best days were behind him. He claims skiing saved his life. “I skied as a kid, and even joined the ski team at Clemson when I saw my first slalom course,” he explains. “But after I graduated, kids, work, and life came along, and I didn’t ski for 12 years. I got up to 300 pounds and not in a good way.”
“I was actually a professional cyclist for five years and raced some internationally. The hobbies I’m interested in are pretty difficult, and slalom skiing fits the mold.”—Thad Dulin
A friend’s plea to drive his new boat got John back out on the water, on skis, and on a health plan. He created and met a weight goal, followed by a ski goal: to qualify for regionals. With his eye on the prize, John ended up qualifying and competing at nationals, after joining the Lida Falls Ski Club. “I’d been to a coach in Charleston, and realized the benefits of getting good coaching and skiing with people better than me,” he reveals. “When I visited the club, they were better, and really good at coaching, and a whole lot of fun.” The club currently has 10 members, including a retired school teacher, an Asheville realtor, and a pharmacist. Men, women, young and old. The one thing that all have in common: a love to rip it ’round the buoys. Roughly one-third, like John, compete in events sanctioned by USA Water Ski & Wake Sports, the governing body. Others are like Thad, who enjoyed skiing as a kid, and are transitioning to slalom-course skiing. “I was actually a professional cyclist for five years and raced some internationally,” Thad reveals. “The athletics, or hobbies, I’m interested in are pretty difficult, and slalom skiing fits the mold.” Since joining Lida Falls a year ago, the veteran athlete says he’s able to ski shorter line lengths at faster speeds, which is how you advance in the discipline. “It’s wonderful,” he says in closing. “These are a great group of people. Everyone is so encouraging and so positive, and there’s no need to take lessons if you belong to this club. They are on the top end of slalom skiing in this region. I look at the other members and where they are in life. Wow, if I can continue to do this and be as good as they are at their stage, I really aspire to do that.” For more on the club, visit the Lida Falls Ski Club at Cow Lake Facebook page, or email John Cox at johnvcox@gmail.com. AUGUST 2019 / 59
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The Toolcard Pro is engineered to solve everyday problems—from tightening screws to opening beers. Forty tools are packed into a thin, lightweight credit-card sized tool that slips smoothly into a wallet or pocket.
A compact screwdriver, the BitVault is also a watertight case for small essential items like phone adapters or toothpicks. It can hold up to six bits, and is small enough to clip on a keychain.
Tool Time // photography by Paul Mehaffey
Greenville’s Lever Gear designs multiuse gadgets that can fit in your pocket
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Host with the Most: Jamarcus Gaston brings bright looks and dapper suits to WSPA’s Scene on 7, but some of his go-to threads are hip sneakers and local tees.
Show Stopper
WSPA’s Jamarcus Gaston broadcasts bold looks
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Suit Savvy TV host Jamarcus Gaston has fearless style / by Katie Brown // photography by Paul Mehaffey
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is individuality shimmering as brightly as his mega-watt smile, WSPA’s contributing host and producer Jamarcus Gaston’s style reflects a daring, creative spirit. The television personality shows off his iconic looks both on- and off-screen, attracting comments like, “I don’t know how you have the courage to wear pieces like that!” His nonchalant response matches his confident fashion sense: “You mean the courage to just be me and wear what I want?” All dressed up, with or without a place to go, Jamarcus lets his colors shine. ))) FOR JAMARCUS’S GO-TO RETAILERS TOWNCAROLINA.COM
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BEFORE TIME: (left to right) Aquamarine specimen from Nagar Mine, Hunza Valley, Pakistan; Diplomystus fossil from the Eocene epoch, Green River Formation in Wyoming; raw emerald ring; slice of a polished ammonite fossil from Madagascar; emerald from Muzo Mine in Colombia; and fossilized mammoth tooth from Siberia with a carved and polished bumblebee jasper pendant.
MR. BRIGHTSIDE: Jamarcus has many anecdotes on how people react to his bold fashion statements. “People say, ‘Whoa, I don’t know how you have the courage to wear that.’ I have gotten pretty good at answering the questions by saying, ‘What? You mean the courage just to be me and wear what I want? ’”
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Kathy Young fuses fashion and design in handcrafted jewelry / by Bailey Pierson // photography by Paul Mehaffey
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or more than forty years, jewelry designer Kathy Young has been crafting a singular, stylish brand. She began sculpting her pieces in 1977, and if you were to sit down with this jewelry genius, she would state that simplicity is everything. But you would never guess it, as the work that goes into her “lost wax” process seems anything but. The first step in shaping a piece begins with her son, who generates a unique design on his computer. She then takes the time to wax and cast artfully by hand. And just as many artists do as a finishing touch, she stamps her signature in sterling silver or 14k gold on every creation. Kathy takes pride in her work and considers each a mini sculpture. She also creates abstract paintings and infused glass pieces, all of which can be found for sale in her store on Main Street in Greenville. Young’s wax jewelry-making process is proof that beauty is found in time-honored tradition.
Kathy Young’s innovative styles are first designed via a computer program. She then waxes and casts each piece by hand, crafting oneof-a-kind bracelets, rings, and more from quality materials.
HIDDEN GEMS: (clockwise from top left) Sterling silver fan cuff; sterling silver wave cuff with Swiss blue topaz cabochon; sterling silver diamond pendant, all from Jewelry By Kathy Young. For more, visit her store at 209 N Main St, Greenville, or view the collection online at jewelrybykathyyoung.com.
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Good Talk Ms. Bea offers tips on how to say your peace—or face the music
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hen it comes to challenging or confrontational conversations, is it really better to give than to receive? Having had the responsibility of delivering an awkward message as well as having received uncomfortable criticism, I am not sure which I dislike more. As Southerners, we are bred to steer clear of unpleasantness. Most of us strive to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Yet, when difficult things have to be addressed, hurt feelings and sometimes anger or embarrassment are simply unavoidable. What’s more, the memory of an unpleasant communication will last much longer than it took to speak the message and may alter the relationship from that point forward. Both mind and heart need to be engaged when you are tasked to deliver an unwelcome message, particularly if you desire to preserve the relationship, whether personal or professional. Compassion and a little planning will help assuage the angst and ill feelings such discussions can bring. Here are a few tips for your consideration: Muster as much empathy as you can before the conversation by putting yourself in the listener’s shoes. How would you feel if you were the one receiving the message? Make sure the setting for the conversation is private to avoid embarrassment. While it is good to plan out the conversation, don’t get too scripted. An overly practiced dialogue runs the risk of sounding cold and unsympathetic.
Be direct and clear—gentle, but accurate. Choose words that make the point but leave room for some dignity. Be empathetic and respectful. Manage your own emotions, making sure to avoid combative language and tone. Allow room for a conversation and listen respectfully to the other person. Make sure there is something positive communicated while being careful not to be overly positive. We know that one negative comment will be remembered over a dozen positive notes; however, too many positives can undo what you are trying to accomplish. Now, if you are the one receiving the bad news or criticism, here’s some advice for you: stop, drop, and roll. Stop before you say something you will regret. Avoid the temptation to respond emotionally and immediately. Drop the tendency to replay the negative conversation over and over in your head. Keep your wits about you and the conversation in perspective. Roll with the punches. Do your best and get on with your life. Bad things happen. People make mistakes. Employ a technique called “cognitive reframing” to highlight the positive sides of a challenging situation and identify a brighter side to the event. If the criticism is warranted, learn from your mistake so as not to repeat it. I’m here if you need me. Until then, y’all behave.
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Each month, the Man About TOWN shares his life musings, which may or may not include cocktails.
True Lies
The Man’s memory may not be long, but it is creative
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ere’s something I recently learned when I found an old diary detailing a road trip I’d taken fifteen years ago: my memory is not reliable. Reading the specifics of that trip, I was amazed not at just how much I didn’t remember, but by how much I remembered incorrectly. It was like seeing the photograph on which an Impressionist painting had been based. The diary revealed the hard edges and sharp shadows of the experience, while my memory, with its muted palette and sentimental leanings, was a veiled and softened representation of the truth. It made me realize that what I remember about my past is most likely off-base. Over the past several years, I’ve written dozens of Man About TOWN essays. The fact that this magazine pays me for these is a constantly recurring miracle for which I am considerably grateful. Writing about my personal experiences is cathartic, and I’ve often compared it to a therapy session, but one where, at the end of the hour, the therapist hands me a check instead of the other way around. And while I believe these essays to be faithful descriptions of things that have happened to me, I’ve started to concede that my memories enjoy a bit of poetic license. In forming memories, my brain acts like a film editor, cutting certain details and exaggerating others, while heightening the comedy or the drama to make me either the hero or the victim, whichever is better suited to ensure I remain the star of the show. And if we are not the star of our own show, then, honestly, what is the point? As Thoreau said in the beginning of Walden: “I should not talk so much about myself if there
were anybody else whom I knew as well.” My eighty-year-old mother has recently been diagnosed with dementia, and despite not being able to remember what happened yesterday, or for that matter five minutes ago, she recalls with great confidence events that occurred when she was a teenager. But as time passes, even those old, deep-seated memories, accurate or not, are beginning to evaporate under the heat of her condition. What’s happening to my mom is scary, and, being a narcissist with hypochondria, I worry that dementia is in my DNA and that it will visit me sooner rather than later. But perhaps I have always suffered from some form of it. If I constantly forget where I put my car keys or often walk into a room, glance around, then think to myself, “Why the hell did I come in here?” then why should I believe I can accurately remember the details of my sixth-grade school year or a conversation I had with a visor-wearing rube on a Disney cruise in 2009? In The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams suggests that memory is seated predominantly in the heart and therefore cannot be trusted. But as long as I accept that my memories are just slightly fictionalized stories I’ve convinced myself are true, then why split hairs? Tom, the narrator of The Glass Menagerie, says that the story is “…truth, in the pleasant disguise of illusion.” But in the stage notes, Williams writes that “the scene is memory and is therefore nonrealistic.” So, like Tom, while I may have full confidence in what I am telling, I am still what we all are when we share the stories of our pasts—an unreliable narrator.
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Small-town Carolina boy Brandon Micheal Hall brought big dreams and hard work to the South Carolina Governor’s School of the Arts & Humanities, which helped launch him to a Juilliard education and television fame.
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FFAASSTT BRANDON MICHEAL HALL, STAR OF CBS’S GOD FRIENDED ME, RETURNS TO GREENVILLE TO TALK T-SHIRTS, DELIVERANCE, AND LIFE GOALS AT HIS ALMA MATER, THE SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS & HUMANITIES
By Scott Gould
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best Brandon Micheal Hall story is the Brandon Micheal Hall story you probably already know. The one about the skinny, small town kid with the wide, mega-watt smile from Pendleton, South Carolina, who, with a little nudge from a prescient high school drama teacher, auditions his way into the drama department at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities and, well, for lack of a better term, blossoms. Blossoms his way into his craft and onto the stage, and after two years at Govie School, blossoms all the way to Juilliard. Four years out of Juilliard, Brandon Micheal Hall (hereafter referred to, respectfully, as BMH) has already starred in three network series, including the popular God Friended Me, which heads into season two on CBS in September.
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THAT’S WHAT YOU MAY KNOW. OF COURSE, YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT THE BMH WHO CAME TO THE GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL AND “DIDN’T REALLY LEAVE CAMPUS MUCH FOR TWO YEARS,” BECAUSE “I WAS REALLY TENSE WHEN I WAS HERE. I DIDN’T WANT TO MESS UP.”
THE LIGHTNESS OF BEING:
Though he’s already a household name as the star of God Friended Me, Govie School grad Brandon Micheal Hall doesn’t take himself too seriously. He sees failure as a mark of success and dreams of starting a family.
Or the BMH who was the only student who attended voluntary after-hours classes to work on his writing skills during his high school years. Or you may not know about the BMH who walked into an audition and stood up in front of a well-known director and producer and promptly forgot his first line. And asked to start again. And forgot his second line. And basically blew the auction, but didn’t fret, because as he says, “Failure is just a form of success, because of what you’ve done to even get to the place to be able to fail.” Or there’s the BMH who used to buy t-shirts at the local Goodwill store, which brings us to:
BMH Is the Only Guest Artist in History to Buy a Shirt Off a Student's Back Spring, circa 2019. BMH returns to the Governor’s School campus to receive the Presidential Alumni Award. He’s wandering through campus and
spots a visual arts student wearing a shirt he hand-illustrated with Sharpies and Magic Markers. Normally, the shirt is a plain, pale yellow Oxford-style button-up. In the hands of a visual art student, it becomes a work of art. BMH asks the kid if his shirt is for sale. They haggle a bit. “We agreed on fifteen dollars,” BMH says, “but all I had was a twenty. He didn’t have change. I’m not sure I’m going to see that five again.” He grins. When BMH shows up for an interview with the aforementioned creative writing teacher, he is wearing his fifteen-dollar, hand-tinted shirt. Which brings us to: Other Governor's School Merchandise BMH Would Like to Possess Mid-interview, circa 2019. BMH is posed a wildly hypothetical question: Suppose your alma mater, the Governor’s School, is being torn down; what would you like to keep for a souvenir? BMH stalls, thinking. He says, “Man, that is a good question.” Then it comes to him. “My first year here, I used to go over to that lobby just outside the big dance studio, and there’s this painting on the wall of a dancer.” (The painting is Young Choreographer by Francois Cloutier.) “He just looks so frustrated, completely down, but he still has his poise, you know? You can tell he’s ready to try again, do it again. I used to look at that painting and say: that’s a testament to every student at this school. And I have to remember to keep trying, keep doing it again and again until I get it right, just like that dancer.” In the spirit of “until I get it right,” we come to:
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BMH Anecdote #1 A Friday morning, circa 2010. BMH walks into the office of the creative writing teacher at the Governor’s School just to say hello. (I can confirm this because I was that teacher.) He’s wearing a worn t-shirt that says, “Paddle harder. I hear banjo music.” The teacher says, “Where’d you get the shirt?” “Goodwill,” he says. Then the teacher asks BMH if he knows what the line about banjo music refers to. “No,” he says. “I just liked the shirt.” At that point the teacher begins to yammer on and on about the novel Deliverance and how the movie based on the book was filmed just up the road, on the Chattooga River. The teacher snags his DVD copy of Deliverance off his shelf. “Since you’re a drama student, you might like this movie. It was big back in the ’70s.” BMH is nice enough to humor the creative writing teacher and politely take the DVD. Cut to: Monday morning. BMH runs into the same office, his eyes wide. “Man,” he says. “You didn’t tell me this movie was so intense. Unbelievable.” Then he begins to count off all of the scenes he liked and why he liked them—the acting or the editing or the camera angles or the stunts. “And that kid with the banjo music?” he says. “That kid was scary.” BMH is wearing the t-shirt again. Which brings us to another little known shirt fact:
BMH Anecdote #2 Fall, circa 2010. A Governor’s School faculty member initiates an evening program for students who wish to improve their writing skills. (I can confirm this because I was the initiator.) The program is voluntary and open to the entire student body. On the first night of the program, one solitary student shows up: BMH. He strolls in and says he wants to get better with language, with writing it
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and punctuating it and basically, using it. BMH is given grammar exercises and writing prompts, and he keeps coming back, night after night. These days, the initiator’s heart is warmed by the fact that BMH has discovered he possesses “a real love for language.” He says, “I love sitting down now and writing.” BMH mentions he is working on a screenplay and how much he enjoys crafting dialogue. But what the initiator of the program-that-onlyone-student-ever-attended recalls is how BMH knew—at a very young, formative age—where he needed to improve, and how he needed to work until he got it right. He sensed he would need those skills in the future, which leads us to: BMH 20 years hence Somewhere, circa 2039. What does BMH see when he is asked to glance up the road two decades, into his imaginary future? (You think you know the answer, right? You think he’s going to talk about Oscars and fame and fortune? Well, you’re wrong.) The first word out of BMH’s mouth when he looks into his future is . . . family. “I would love to have a family by then, married with kids. Happy and stable, with a family.” That should tell you something, that should tell us all something. A young actor in the throes of hard-earned, quasi-astronomical success . . . and his first thought is family? That seems admirable and rare and, well, extremely mature for a 26-year-old. Of course, he has other plans for the years to come. “I’d like to have my own studio, one that’s a different. Not
"Failure is just a form of success, because of what you've done to even get to the place to be able to fail. "—Brandon Micheal Hall
just, like, here are the actors and here are the producers and here are the writers with everybody separated. I want a place where everybody works in accord. A little oasis where all the artists live and work together. You know, like the Governor’s School.” BMH smiles, pleased he has connected some dots between his artistic past and his artistic future, which leads us to: The Final BMH Anecdote Walking back to Govie School, circa 2019. “I remember when I was younger, turning on the TV and watching Denzel Washington in Training Day. I remember saying, ‘I want to do that, I want to be on that,’ and now I turn on the TV and there I am, ‘God Friended Me, CBS Sunday’, scrolling across the bottom of the screen. It happened so fast. But I dream big. And I’m not afraid to see a dream as a reality in my head. If I can see it and I can make it a reality, I can take the steps to do it, and now I’m living it. I mean, here and there, I’ll have these moments. Like, I’ll be doing a table read, and I’ll sit back and look at who else is around the table and I’ll go, ‘Whoa, wait. I’m here? Yeah, I’m here.’” But sitting at that table, you can bet he doesn’t get distracted about where he is and who he’s with, because there is a job to do. Because just like that dancer in the painting, BMH is constantly working and working. To make sure he gets it right. AUGUST 2019 / 75
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Soup du Jour: New food concept The Burrow specializes in local cuisine with a global twist.
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Local Flavor: At The Burrow, Chef Cory Massa (opposite, right) presides over a menu that ranges from chargrilled octopus to potato gnocchi, complemented by a selection of carefully crafted cocktails.
In the ’Hood The Burrow is a new joint on Augusta Street that delivers elevated comfort / by Ashley Warlick // photography by Paul Mehaffey
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hy do we go out to eat? For one, cooking is work—satisfying work, but between the shopping and the prep and the clean up, it’s a whole other job after we get home from our jobs, one with its own requirements of skill, time, energy. At the end of the day, we want to be free and with our people, somewhere that’s vibrant and full of others on the same mission—a communal instinct that probably goes back to our roots around the fire, breaking bread, building bonds. It’s also true we go out to taste things we could not otherwise taste at home, because not everyone knows what to do with an octopus. It’s rare to find all those things happening in the same place. But when you put yourself in the expert hands of Greenville restaurateur Josh Beeby, you can relax. You’ve been understood.
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The whole concept behind his new Augusta Road spot The Burrow is to provide beautifully made comfort food with a global bent, served in a well-designed space that hums with life. The wallpaper features foxes and otters and owls and meerkats, animals you’ll find repeated on the pint glasses, the backs of the menus. But, too, the family-size booths are high-backed and round, cozy and comfortable for conversation. The dining room is intimately lit, the buzz from the bar perceptible but not loud—a heartbeat. The name itself is a play on words, burrow and borough, home and neighborhood both. It’s a clear reflection of Beeby’s intention: this is a place built to satisfy the people who live close by. Knowing Beeby’s other restaurants—Barley’s with its endless beer list and the Belgian-inflected Trappe Door— you’d expect the bar menu to be strong, beers to be interesting, and wine list thoughtfully curated. All that is true. But it’s also true that if the spirits in combination are unique enough to make questions for the waiter—what is Genepy des Alpes anyway?—there’s a well-educated answer at the ready. From a true whiskey sour to a Tequila Smash, cocktails at The Burrow are pleasantly balanced, pretty, and freshly inspired.
The poutine features the stellar French fries to which you’ve become accustomed at Trappe Door, now napped with mustardy gravy, candied bacon, and cheese curds. The Greenville Hot Fried Chicken sandwich is loaded with house-made pickles, and just the right level of spice. These things will easily become staples in your restaurant-possibility brain. There’s also a beautiful hanger steak and an elegant chargrilled octopus, courtesy of the Argentinian-style parilla, an open wood-burning grill that lends the whole room that particular memory of campfire. And that’s what makes The Burrow great. This is not only comfort food for the family, but—played well—a comfortable date night, ladies night, or celebration. This is not only a neighborhood restaurant, but a place that speaks to why we live, and eat, in neighborhoods at all. The Burrow, 2017 Augusta St, Greenville. (864) 412-8677, theburrowgville.com AUGUST 2019 / 79
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Famed chef Adam Hayes takes the culinary reins of Larkin’s restaurant group / by M. Linda Lee // photograph by Paul Mehaffey
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WHAT APPEALED TO YOU ABOUT THE POSITION WITH THE LARKIN’S GROUP? // “There was a lot of conversation around direction,
and the phrase ‘taking it to the next level’ came up. That’s my specialty. I like to take [a concept], hone it, and make it that much better. I’ve been in this business for 20 years and I’ve gotten to a point in my career where I’m not just a chef. I wanted something with more opportunities, more responsibility, more everything.” WHAT CHANGES DO YOU PLAN TO MAKE IN LARKIN’S RESTAURANTS?
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“My first area of attack is Limoncello. Lark’s [Larkin Hammond, founder and chief creative officer of the Larkin’s Brand] inspiration for this restaurant came from her family’s connection to Italy, so I want to harness that, using really good ingredients. The streamlined menu I came up with has the greatest hits from the old menu mixed in with some new beats from Chef Adam. And I’m super-excited because we’ve hired Steven Musolf as [Limoncello’s] executive chef. It’s like putting a band together. I want the best of the best.”
I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED YOUR BIG VEGETABLE GARDEN AT CANYON KITCHEN. WILL YOU HAVE ACCESS TO PRODUCTS FROM LOCAL FARMS IN YOUR NEW POSITION? // “The first week I was
here, Lark and I planted our own garden at Larkin’s Sawmill. I bought everything to do an herb garden, and we built it and planted it. Most of the basil we use at Limoncello comes from our new garden there. We’ll plant some more stuff in the fall, but yes, I do miss my gardens.”
Going Rogue: Chef Adam Hayes takes Greenville cuisine to the next level as director of culinary for Larkin’s Restaurants, where he brings 20 years of experience to the (kitchen) table.
IS THERE ONE KITCHEN TOOL YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT? // “My chef’s knife is the only knife I carry around. I have this old Shun Ken Onion knife with a curved blade. That’s the only knife I have in my case, along with a wooden spoon, a microplane, a thermometer, and a peeler.” OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? // “I like to be outside. Every year, I go out to Texas to
hunt quail with my buddy Steve. That’s where I got hooked on bird-hunting. I also like trout-fishing. And I like to squeak out some time to coach. I coached my son’s soccer team the last couple of years, and that’s probably the most rewarding part of my week.” HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO PUT YOUR STAMP ON THE GROUP? // “I’m a very guest-focused person. I’m always thinking about what we’re doing and how we’re doing it and how we can increase the experience. Creating experiences is probably what my stamp will ultimately look like.”
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CHIPOTLE SHRIMP WHITE BEAN TOSTADAS Yields: 8–10 tostadas
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here is a question that haunts all of us for all of our days, and it is this: What shall I eat? In childhood, we wondered what’s for dinner, when is dinner, where are the pizza rolls? But nothing prepares you for the weight of this relentless question until it lands on your shoulders. God bless parents and cafeteria workers and the late-night shift of Taco Bell who answered it for us while we were young and carefree. Now we have to do the planning, shopping, preparing, or procuring ourselves. Hunger is a gift, really, a reminder that we are alive and that we have needs and wants. And it is a gift to be the one with means to answer that hunger, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. The best cure for the “I-can’t-believe-I-have-to-feedmyself/my family/these-cranky-children-AGAIN” blues is a decently stocked pantry. If you can pull together a quick, tasty meal without having to plan or shop for it, the resulting self-satisfaction lasts long enough to help you do it again next time. Canned beans come in clutch for pantry cooking, and were the inspiration for these creamy, chipotle-spiked white bean tostadas. So long as you stock shrimp in your freezer, you can trot out healthy, flavorful tostadas in thirty minutes. Creamy, crunchy, salty, tangy, fresh—this edition of tostadas builds on what was best about 2 a.m. Taco Bell runs, and then levels up with seared shrimp, fresh avocado, and toasted pepitas. You’ll be so satisfied you won’t even mind that in a few hours you’ll have to do it again.
4 Tbsp. canola oil, plus more for frying ½ white onion, finely diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 (15-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained 1 tsp. cumin ½ tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. black pepper 1 (12 oz.) can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. chili powder 8–10 corn tortillas 2 avocados, sliced ½ cup pepitas Cilantro, for garnish 2–3 limes, sliced
Full Circle: Dinnertime is easy and delicious with chipotle shrimp tostadas made from pantry staples.
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1. Heat 1 Tbsp. of oil in a large sauce pot on medium heat. Add pepitas and toast until brown, stirring, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. 2. In the same pot, warm 2 Tbsp. of oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and sauté until they soften and take on some color. Add garlic and sauté for one minute. 3. Add beans to pot along with 1 tsp. of cumin, ½ tsp. oregano, ½ tsp. salt, and ½ tsp. pepper, and stir. Continue cooking over med-low heat while gently pressing on beans with a potato masher until they are soft and creamy. Meanwhile, open the can of chipotle peppers and measure out 1½ Tbsp. of adobo sauce. (Save or freeze the chipotle peppers for another use.) Stir adobo sauce into the bean mash and remove from heat, but keep warm. 4. In a Dutch oven or heavy, deep skillet, heat about ¼-inch of canola oil until shimmering. Fry each corn tortilla until golden brown and crisp, about 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels and lightly salt while hot. 5. Toss shrimp in a large bowl with ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. chili powder, and ½ tsp. salt. Heat 1 Tbsp. of canola oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Place seasoned shrimp in skillet and cook until just pink, about 2 minutes per side. 6. Spread the chipotle white bean mash on each tostada. Top with shrimp, sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and toasted pepitas. Finish by giving each tostada a generous squeeze of lime. ))) FOR MORE RECIPES TOWNCAROLINA.COM
Satisfy appetites in a flash with fresh, healthy chipotle shrimp tostadas / by Kathryn Davé // photograph by Jivan Davé
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DINING AMERICAN ADAMS BISTRO
The Adams family opened their bistro’s doors in February 2008 and have been serving up flair and flavor ever since. Expect classics like a burger with a chargrilled certified Angus beef patty, as well as out-of-the-box picks like the Jack Daniel’s Pork Chop, charbroiled in a sweet and tangy Jack Daniel BBQ glaze. Be sure to visit the outdoor patio during the warmer months—weather permitting of course. $-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 221 Pelham Rd, #100. (864) 370-8055, adams-bistro.com
THE ANCHORAGE
With a focus on local produce, Chef Greg McPhee’s globally influenced menu changes almost weekly. A hoard of fresh harvest arrives daily from area growers, like Horseshoe Farm in Travelers Rest, which informs McPhee’s creative dishes. Sample the summer squash with red mole and salsa verde, then branch out with the Brasstown Beef flat iron with Daikon kim chi and flowering broccoli. The “For the Table” option offers house-made charcuterie, Blue Ridge Creamery cheese, Bake Room bread, and pickled veg. Don’t miss its stellar cocktail program at the gorgeous bar upstairs. $$-$$$, D, SBR. Closed Mon–Tues. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com
AUGUSTA GRILL
Augusta Grill is a Greenville institution of upscale comfort food. At the bar or in the intimate dining room, patrons can enjoy dishes such as the wild mushroom ravioli with pancetta and roasted garlic cream, or the sautéed rainbow trout with crabmeat beurre blanc. The lineup changes daily, but diners can always get Chef Bob Hackl’s highly sought-after blackberry cobbler. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 242-0316, augustagrill.com
Guide BARS, CAFÉS & RESTAURANTS
BLOCKHOUSE
THE FAREHOUSE
$$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 1619 Augusta Rd. (864) 2324280, blockhouse.net
Taylors. (864) 509-6760, thefarehouse.com
The Augusta Road crowd frequents the dark, cozy dining room here to knock back raw Gulf Coast oysters and happy-hour drink specials after work. An oldie but a goodie— 35 years strong and still kicking—Blockhouse offers a full menu of freshly prepared items including signatures like seafood gumbo and prime rib slow-roasted for eight hours.
BOBBY’S BBQ
At his new barbecue spot on Main Street in Fountain Inn, Tay Nelson smokes all the meat over oak wood in 1,000-gallon smokers. Named for Nelson's late father and brother (both named Bobby), the restaurant prides itself on its scratch-made sides and desserts. Go for the award-winning brisket and save room for the banana pudding. $, L, D (Thurs–Sat). Closed
Sun–Wed. 1301 N Main St, Fountain Inn. (864) 409-2379, eatbobbys.com BRICK STREET CAFÉ
You’ll likely have to loosen your belt after chowing down at this Augusta Street mainstay that serves all the comforts of home. Try mom’s spaghetti, Miss Sara’s crab cakes, or the signature fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. But do save room for made-from-scratch sweets like the sweet potato cake, peanut butter cake, and apple pie (available for special-order, too). $$-$$$, L, D (Thurs–Sat). Closed Sun–Mon. 315 Augusta St. (864) 421-0111, brickstreetcafe.com
CAROL'S ICE CREAM
Another welcome addition to the Village, this ice cream parlor delivers nostalgic favorites in a fun, modern space. Ice cream is spun with liquid nitrogen, giving it an ultra-creamy consistency. Choose your base, add select house-made flavors, and pile on the toppings for the complete experience. You can also sample soft-serve, floats, and the rotating specials—treats like crispy golden waffles, ice cream doughnut sandwiches, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. $$, L, D. (Wed–Sun). 1260 Pendleton
Set in the historic Taylors Mill, The Farehouse imparts a laid-back feel ideal for neighborhood hangs. Begin with a pour from the brewery next door 13 Stripes and dig in to the beer-boiled peanuts or burrata salad. House-made pasta comes in various forms, like linguine with shrimp, bacon lardons, smoked cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peas, and a Parmesan cream sauce. Finish with a fun cocktail. $$, L, D (Tues–Sat). 250 Mill St, PW3151, FORK AND PLOUGH
The quintessential farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with its casual, family-friendly feel, Fork and Plough brings a butcher shop, market, and restaurant to the Overbrook neighborhood. Chef Kelly masterminds an ever-changing roster of locally sourced dishes like duck breast and waffles. $$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Tuesday. 1629 E
North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com GB&D
The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this Village 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. $$-$$$, L, D (Tues–Sat), SBR.
Closed Mon. 1269 Pendleton St. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com 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. $$$$, L (Fri–Sat), D, SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.com
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BACON BROS. PUBLIC HOUSE
You might think you know what meat lover’s heaven looks like, but if you show up at Chef Anthony Gray’s gastropub, you’ll know for sure. From a board of house-cured, smoked, and dried meats, to a glass-walled curing room display, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering selections. The drink menu mirrors the food, featuring whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup. $$-
$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 3620 Pelham Rd. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com
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Sun Belly Café The chefs at this health food joint on the Westside of Greenville plan lunch specials daily, based on what their farmers harvest in the morning. Week by week, the full plantbased menu changes to accommodate seasonal dishes and fresh, wholesome ingredients. This summer, the new wild mushroom pho is all the rage, but if you’re on the go, pick up a tasty $6 vegan salad. Options for meal prep and familysized lasagnas mean healthy, homemade cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 1409 West Blue Ridge Dr. (404) 309-7791
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HENRY’S SMOKEHOUSE
Though this barbecue joint has since branched out, Henry’s original location has long set the standard. A Greenville institution, the smokehouse specializes in slow-cooking meat in open pits over hickory logs. Sure, there’s more on the menu, but their succulent ribs with beans and slaw will transport you to hog heaven. $, L, D. 240 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 232-7774, henryssmokehouse.com HUSK GREENVILLE
Husk Greenville delivers legendary farm-totable concepts under Chef Jon Buck, who champions Southern fare by resurrecting dishes reminiscent of great-grandma’s kitchen. The ever-evolving menu offers starters—like the crispy pig ear lettuce wraps—then dives into heftier plates like the coal-roasted chicken, sorghum-flour dumplings, and shishito peppers. $$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 722 S Main St, Greenville. (864) 6270404, huskgreenville.com KITCHEN SYNC
A straight farm-to-table concept and a certified-green restaurant, Kitchen Sync’s eco-focus extends to its menu, sourced by local farms. Start with the gritz fritz, with Hurricane Creek fried grits, collards, and pepper jam. The banh mi salad comes loaded with fresh veg and rice noodles, topped with pulled pork or tofu, or try the local rib pork chop. $$, L, D. Closed
Sun–Mon. 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville. (864) 568-8115, facebook.com/ kitchensyncgreenville LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER
Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the she-crab soup, then select an entrée from the day’s offerings—or opt for an aged filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Enjoy the river view on the enclosed outdoor patio and the extensive wine list. $$$-$$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (daily), SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com
LTO BURGER BAR
Chef Brian Coller has crafted a menu that steers the beefy American staple into unconventional (but totally delicious) territory. Take the Piedmont mullet ’85, with sloppy joe chili, bomb mustard, American cheese, and “phat” onion rings. For you Elvis enthusiasts, the King of Memphis is a hunk of burnin’ love concocted with banana jam, peanut butter, and bacon. $$, L, D. 2451 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. (864) 214-1483, ltoburgerbargvl.com MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE
Founded by three Alabama sons, this new ’cue joint hits the West Stone area with Bama-style barbecue and traditional Southern sides. Grab a seat indoors or out and enjoy a pulled pork platter or the fried catfish, all while cheering on your favorite football team on the flat screens. $-$$, L, D,
SBR. 109 W Stone Ave, Suite B (864) 5201740, moesoriginalbbq.com/greenville MONKEY WRENCH SMOKEHOUSE
Monkey Wrench Smokehouse comes by its name honestly, taking up space in a long-standing hardware store in Travelers Rest. This BBQ joint from the folks behind Sidewall Pizza and Rocket Surgery serves everything from ribs, wings, and veggies— all wood-fired. Steven Musolf wears the title of head chef and is the mind behind the menu. $$-$$$. D. Closed Monday. 21
N Main St, Travelers Rest. (585) 414-8620, monkeywrenchsmokehouse.com NOSE DIVE
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A Table 301 staple, Nose Dive is city bar meets corner bistro. Beer, wine, and cocktails at its upstairs bar CRAFTED
complement an ambitious menu of urban comfort food—whether it be a seasonal veggie plate, fried chicken and waffles, or a customized grits bar at brunch. Located on Main Street between ONE City Plaza and the Peace Center, this gastropub is a downtown hotspot. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 116 S Main St. (864) 373-7300, thenosedive.com
NORTHAMPTON WINE & DINE
Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar. Choose a bottle from the hundreds for sale, open it for a corkage fee, and enjoy with a selection of cheese or small plate. Or, stay for dinner and select from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game. The outdoor patio is a decidedly relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$, L, D. 211-A E Broad St. (864)
271-3919, northamptonwineanddine.com
OAK HILL CAFÉ
A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail in the restaurant world with chef partner David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-time dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their Saturday night multi-course tasting, an ode to the creativity of nature’s bounty. $$. B, L.
Mon–Sat. 2510 Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com
OJ’S DINER
OJ’s is not a restaurant. It’s an Upstate institution. The old-school meat-andthree dishes up homestyle favorites on a daily basis, but every weekday comes with specials: lasagna and porkchops on Mondays, turkey and meatloaf Tuesdays, and more. Don’t forget to dig into a mess of sides: the mac ‘n’ cheese tastes the way mama made it and God intended. $, B, L.
Closed Sat–Sun. 907 Pendleton St. (864) 2352539, ojs-diner.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 woodfired octopus with pine nut romesco, baby beets, and Georgia olive oil or the Johnny Cake with country style prosciutto. $$$-
$$$$, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKET SEAFOOD
Greenville may be landlocked, but Rick Erwin’s restaurant takes us seaside. Chef Tony Kzaz brings an impressive resume to the seafood table, preparing succulent surfand-turf pairings. Ideal for group dinners or date nights, Nantucket offers both an intimate and entertaining atmosphere. $$-
$$$$, D, SBR. 40 W Broad St. (864) 546-3535, nantucketseafoodgrill.com
RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE
Traditional surf-and-turf meets upscale dining at Rick Erwin’s. The dining room is decorated in rich, dark woods that, along with low lighting, create an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Entrées from Chef Scott Kroener range from sashimi-grade tuna and pan-seared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com ROOST
This fashionable restaurant lends a modern, tasty addition to North Main Street. Whenever possible, Roost sources food within a limited distance from producer to consumer; ingredients are often procured from nearby areas in South and North Carolina. In good weather, try to snag a spot on the patio overlooking NoMa Square.
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$$-$$$, B,L, D, SBR. 220 N Main St. (864) 2982424, roostrestaurant.com SMOKE ON THE WATER
Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with separate street-side dining and covered patio tables overlooking Pedrick’s Garden. Choose something from the smoker (beer-butt chicken), or sample the scrumptious crab cakes. $-$$$, L, D. 1 Augusta St, Ste 202. (864) 232-9091, saucytavern.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. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S
Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com THE STRIP CLUB 104
Whether you’re a red-blooded meat eater or prefer a little pork, the Strip Club has it seared, grilled, basted, or blackened for your pleasure. Keep it simple with the “plain Jane” dish— house-aged Black Angus USDA prime strip—or spice it up with the carpetbagger, a filet mignon masterpiece paired with fried oysters, smoked bacon collards, and garlic mashed potatoes. $$$$$$, D (Tues–Sat). 104 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 877-9104, thestripclub104.com
WOODSIDE BISTRO
Down-home comfort food gets a fresh spin at Woodside Bistro, where portobello burgers, wedge salads, pesto chicken sandwiches, and rainbow vegan bowls color the menu. A casual go-to, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all its West Greenville neighbors—whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. With a flavorful and affordable menu, there is nothing not to love here. $, L. Closed
Sunday. 1112 Woodside Ave. (864) 203-2333, woodsidebistro.com
B ARS & BREWERIES 13 STRIPES BREWERY
Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptlytitled suds—including the Rise & Fight Again IPA and the Sgt. Molly American wheat— and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs that pair perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with fresh-cut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 349-1430, 13stripesbrewery.com
BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT
Birds Fly South Ale Project has come home to roost in Hampton Station. Though closed for production Monday through Wednesday, the open-air taproom is the perfect endof-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find a rotating roster, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado saison, or the 2 Hop session IPA. Thurs–Sun. 1320 Hampton Ave
Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com BREWERY 85
Named for Greenville’s favorite freeway, this microbrew is attracting outsized attention with its eclectic collection of craft brews. From the crisp GVL IPA to the malty howdy dunkel, Brewery 85 combines Southern style with the best of German brew techniques. Trek to the taproom for their latest lagers; well-mannered kids and canines welcome. 6 Whitlee Ct. (864) 558-0104, brewery85.com THE COMMUNITY TAP
Convenience, expertise, and great atmosphere collide at the Community Tap, Greenville’s neighborhood craft beer and wine shop. Choose from a wide selection—180 local,
national, and international brews—or have a glass from one of the ever-rotating beer and wine taps. 217 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864)
631-2525, thecommunitytap.com
THE EIGHTH STATE BREWING CO.
Housed in the old Claussen Bakery on Augusta, this brewpub is hoppy hour heaven. Expect to find a variety of their craft beers on tap, but branch out with the pub’s select draft cocktails or beer slushies. Live music, local art, and a rotating menu featuring shared plates and charcuterie round out the experience. 400 Augusta St.
(864) 609-4590, upstatecraftbeer.com FIREFORGE CRAFTED BEER
Fireforge brings a boozy twist to the phrase “small but mighty.” The small-batch 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, fireforge.beer 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 (Tues–Sun),
shop open 10am–11pm (Tues–Sat). Closed Mon. 631 S Main St. (864) 906-4200, foxcroftwine.com/greenville GROWLER HAUS
The franchise’s West Greenville addition is its newest, rounding out the total to four Upstate watering holes. Growler Haus’s drafts rotate seasonally to bring you the best in local and national brews, so whether you’re a fan of IPAs, pilsners, ciders, pale ales, or wheats, they’ve got a cold one waiting for you. Just remember to throw in a homemade pretzel with beer cheese or a pork belly bao bun in between pints. $-$$, L (Fri–Sat), D (Mon–Sat). Closed Sunday. 12 Lois Ave. (864) 373-9347, growlerhaus.com
HABITAP
Modern atmosphere, friendly service, and curated drinks are just a few of the pluses at this local taphouse. Whether it's the tendollar pizzas on Friday, live patio music, or the chance to crush your friends at cornhole, Habitap is a weekend must-hang. Quench your thirst with one of their countless craft beer selects, or go for a house cocktail. $$, L, D. 1325 Miller Rd. (864)-236-8025, thehabitap.com IRON HILL BREWERY
Hailing from Delaware, this award-winning brewhouse has planted roots in Greenville. The kitchen turns out an ambitious menu, while head brewer Eric Boice curates craft beer selections. Take on evenings with the summer seasonal Clock Out Lager, an American lager with notes of grapefruit and pine $-$$$, L, D. 741 Haywood Rd. (864) 5687009, ironhillbrewery.com/greenville-sc LIABILITY BREWING CO.
United by a passion for Star Wars and craft brews—there may or may not be a storm trooper mural inside—fun-loving founders Dustin and Terry bring solid staples to the table at Liability Brewing Co. Located in an old electric co. building in the Weststone, this new taproom pours creative flavors with even funkier names. Sip on a Carl von Cloudwitz, a New England IPA with a crisp finish. Thurs– Sun. 109 W Stone Ave, Suite D. (864) 9201599, liabilitybrewing.co
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LIBERTY TAP ROOM BAR & GRILL
Liberty Tap Room Bar & Grill satisfies as both pre–Greenville Drive game watering hole or after-work hangout. Inventive and hearty apps, such as the “Old School” chicken nachos, start things off before the main event of fish ‘n’ chips, the Liberty Club, or even a Signature Steak. Gather with friends at the long bar to enjoy one of 72 brews on tap. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. 941 S Main St. (864) 770-7777, libertytaproom.com
MAC’S SPEED SHOP
Across from Liberty Tap Room, Mac’s is for the Harley-set as well as the Greenville Drive crowd, with plenty of brisket, ribs, and beer-can chicken. Try a plate of Tabasco-fried pickles, washed down with one of the 50 craft beers on tap. With outdoor seating, you’ll likely want to lay some rubber on the road to grab your spot.
$-$$$, L, D. 930 S Main St. (864) 239-0286, macspeedshop.com PINEY MOUNTAIN BIKE LOUNGE
Part taproom and part full-service cycle shop, the Piney Mountain Bike Lounge offers the perfect pit stop after a long day of riding the trails. Local craft brews, wine, and cider complement a daily food truck schedule of popular mobile eateries. Kids (and adults) can enjoy the pump track out back. 20 Piney Mountain Rd, Greenville. (864) 603-2453, pineymtb.com QUEST BREWING CO.
Eco-minded Quest guarantees to satisfy your beer cravings and environmental enthusiasm in a single sip. Grab a pint of QBC’s signature West Coast–style Ellida IPA, packing a punch of flavor, or venture to the dark side with the Kaldi imperial coffee stout (crafted with locally roasted beans). Stop by for an afternoon tour, then follow up with an evening full of food truck fare and live music. 55 Airview Dr, Greenville.
(864) 272-6232, questbrewing.com SIP WHISKEY & WINE
True to its namesake, this rooftop tasting room is all about liquid refreshment. While the full-service bar offers fine wines and whisky, there’s no better end to an evening than an easy-drinking glass of sangria (or a signature cocktail). SIP’s open-air patio complete with cushioned couches accentuates the laidback atmosphere, and a collection of small plates is a quick answer to an alcohol-induced appetite. $-$$, D. 103
N Main St #400, (864) 552-1916, sipgvl.com SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM
Located off Main Street in Travelers Rest, this local brewhouse gives you one more reason to cruise (responsibly!) down the Swamp Rabbit. The taproom features classics (try the easy-drinking American pale ale) and fresh brews (the Belgian-style farm ale is a golden dream) as well as food truck visits—a sure favorite to cap off a lazy afternoon. 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2424, theswamprabbitbrewery.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 from the weekly wines or happy hours hosted Wednesday–Friday. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie while you sip. $$, L (Sat–Sun), D (Wed–Sat), Closed Mon– Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com THE 05
A neighborhood gathering place, The 05, so named for the iconic Augusta Road zip
code, offers seasonal cocktails and spirits as well as tasty tapas—like the roasted red pepper hummus or the chorizo-stuffed dates topped with whipped goat cheese. If you’re bringing the whole gang, opt for the cheeses and charcuterie, or nosh on the fabulous flatbread as a party of one. $-$$$, D. 3016
bar is slammed with fruity preserves—you can’t go wrong with the GreenVillain topped with fried pork steak, jalapeño cream cheese, bacon gravy, a sunny side egg, and pickled jalapeños. $-$$. B, L. 823 S Church
St, Greenville. (864) 248-0371, biscuitheads. com/menu-greenville
Augusta St. (864) 412-8150, the05.net THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ THOMAS CREEK BREWERY
The Thomas Creek brand has been a familiar feature on the Greenville brew lineup for more than ten years, but a visit to the home of the River Falls Red Ale or Trifecta IPA is well worth the trip. Fill up on your favorite Thomas Creek brew in the tasting room, or soak up some sun (and hops!) on the brewery’s patio. Tours available by appointment. 2054 Piedmont Hwy. (864)
605-1166, thomascreekbeer.com UNIVERSAL JOINT
Treat taste buds and ears at the Bohemian Café, side-by-side with the legendary Horizon Records. This eclectic café serves a wide range of globally inspired dishes for lunch and dinner. For Sunday brunch, try the Bloody Mary bar, or indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade rum cake.
$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Mon. 2 W Stone Ave. (864) 233-0006, thebohemiancafe.com CHICORA ALLEY
Chicora Alley’s Caribbean riff on traditional Mexican and Southern fare offers signature crab cakes or mountain-high nachos, shrimp and chicken burritos, quesadillas, and more. Be sure to drop by on Sundays for brunch.
Everyone needs a neighborhood bar. Where better to cheer with your friends? This hangout is within walking distance of North Main, featuring a covered outdoor patio and roll-up garage doors. Rotating bottle and draft selections and plenty of outdoor seating keep things fresh. $-$$,
$-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 608-B S Main St. (864) 232-4100, chicoraalley.com
UP ON THE ROOF
If your name has “eggs” in it, you’d better know your eggs. From classic over-easy to Patty-o-Sullivan omelets (grilled corned beef hash with melted swiss cheese), this joint has you covered. Not a fan of eggs? Try classic diner fare like pancakes, waffles, burgers, and French toast. $-$$. B, L. 31 Augusta St. (864)
L, D. 300 E Stone Ave. (864) 252-4055, ujgreenville.com
We all know a well-crafted cocktail can make spirits soar, but a glass at this dignified drinkery will leave you nine stories high, literally. With its classic cocktails, local craft brews, and unique wine varieties, this rooftop bar brings a heightened experience to downtown’s Embassy Suites. Graze on small plates and soak in some of the Upstate’s most scenic vistas. $-$$, L, D. 250 RiverPlace. (864)
242-4000, eatupdrinkup.net VAULT & VATOR
Named for a former vault elevator in the underground expanse, this hip downtown joint puts a twenty-first-century spin on fashionable speakeasies of yore. Small plates of charcuterie, hummus, and cheese are simple yet refined, providing enough bite to not overpower the establishment’s true star— the cocktail list. The menu includes both signature and traditional libations; your only task is picking your poison. $$, D, Closed Sun–Mon. 655 S Main St, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 603-1881, vaultandvator.com THE VELO FELLOW
Cozy in a funky way, this hip pub is right under the Mellow Mushroom. The menu has burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, falafels, and more. In addition to craft brews on tap, the Velo Fellow offers traditional absinthe service, complete with a silver-plated brouilleur. $-$$$, L, D, SBR.
1 Augusta St, Ste 126. (864) 242-9296, thevelofellow.com YEE-HAW BREWING
Beers that celebrate good times with good company? Count us in. This Tennessee native serves up a mix of fine ales and lagers, including a World Beer Cup–Winning Dunkel dark lager. Diverse seasonals crop up with every change of the temperature giving guests a taste of something new. Gather with friends to find out which flavor fits your fancy. $-$$, L, D. 307 E McBee Ave, Ste C. (864) 6057770, yeehawbrewing.com
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EGGS UP GRILL
520-2005, eggsupgrill.com HAPPY+HALE
Based out of Raleigh, the healthy eatery’s first South Carolina location offers diners a diverse menu of made-to-order salads, bowls, smoothies, juices, and breakfast items crafted from wholesome, all-natural ingredients. Try the Incredibowl packed with pumpkin seeds, black beans, avocado, golden quinoa, dino kale, and lemon tahini dressing, paired with an Almond Brothers smoothie. $, B, L, D. 600 S Main St.
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MARY’S AT FALLS COTTAGE
Located in historic Falls Cottage, Mary’s offers brunch and lunch with a charm perfect for leisurely weekends. The menu includes the ultimate Reuben and quiches, as well as Southern comfort favorites like the Fountain Inn salad and hot chicken salad. $-$$, L, SBR. Closed Monday. 615 S Main St. (864) 2980005, fallscottage.com
TANDEM CRÊPERIE & 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
TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ
Big Southern charm comes in the form of hot biscuits here. Indulge in sweet potato pancakes (topped with pecans and peach butter) or a mouthwatering sandwich like the Southern fried chicken BLT with maplepeppered bacon. $$, B, L, D. 1 N Main St, Ste
T. (864) 451-6200, tupelohoneycafe.com
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BISCUIT HEAD
The queen bee of all things fluffy and delicious, Asheville-based Biscuit Head comes to Greenville with a wide array of home-cooked biscuits. Whether slathered in gravy or smothered in sweetness—the jam
BARISTA ALLEY
Looking for that midday pick-me-up? Pop over to Barista Alley, where exposed brick walls and wide wooden tables create the perfect ambience to converse with a warm
mug in hand. Satisfy your caffeine cravings, but don’t miss out on Barista Alley’s colorful array of green, berry, peanut butter and chocolate smoothies. $, B (Mon–Sat), L, D
(Mon–Sun). 125 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 655-5180, baristaalley.com BEX CAFÉ AND JUICE BAR
Healthy and hearty join forces at this West End joint. Find fresh fare in organic salads as well as fruit and veggie-rich juice varieties; or sink your teeth into something a little more solid. Their sausage, egg, and cheese bagel will not disappoint, with gluten-free options available, of course. $, B, L. 820 S Main St #104. (864) 552-1509, bex.cafe
BRIDGE CITY COFFEE
A coffee shop with a mission, Bridge City’s philosophy is all in the name. The local roaster seeks to uphold community values by partnering with area organizations to offer employment opportunities for underprivileged teens and adults. The fresh space offers a variety of drinks crafted with in-house roasted beans. A selection of Chocolate Moose treats is also available. $-$$. B, L. Closed Sunday. 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. bridgecity.coffee COFFEE UNDERGROUND
Coffee Underground boasts a wide selection of specialty coffees, adult libations, 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. $-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 E Coffee St. (864) 2980494, coffeeunderground.info CRÊPE DU JOUR
Much more than offering “really thin pancakes,” this downtown establishment brings a taste of Europe to the Upstate with delicate, delicious French fare. The diverse menu includes breakfast options like the bacon, egg, and potato, and for lunch and dinner, the tomato pesto. Crêpe du Jour also serves up specialty cocktails, coffee beverages, and wine. $$, B, L, D (Tues–Sun). 20 S Main
St, Greenville. (864) 520-2882
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. In their new digs, 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 varieties—coffee and a cold one—Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order espressos or pour-overs, all from Counter Culture coffee. Celebrating our area, and that it’s always five o’clock somewhere, half of the beer taps are locally crafted brews. 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 the Taco ’Bout It bowl with romaine, walnut meat, salsa fresca, black beans, avocado, and pepitas with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Paninis, bowls, smoothies, toasts, and more are also available. $, B, L. 580 Perry Ave, Greenville. (864) 9051214, kukajuice.com
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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 housemade offerings like rose and almond olive oil muffins and snacks for the bar like lavender and sumac popcorn and citrus-marinated olives, it's worth the rave.
FARM FRESH FAST
While “fast food” and “healthy” aren’t often synonymous, Farm Fresh Fast might change your mind. The restaurant’s mantra is simple: build sustainable relationships with local farms and provide nutritionbased, customized meals. We suggest the almost heaven burger with a fresh patty from Providence Farm, or the seasonal cobb salad—featuring Kaland Farm eggs and a house-made apple pie moonshine vinaigrette. $$, L, D, SBR. Closed Saturday.
$-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D & 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. methodicalcoffee.com
860 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 518-1978, eatfarmfreshfast.com
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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—Mobile Meltdown and Automatic Taco are frequent visitors. Plus, every purchase helps provide tutoring, mentoring, and job opportunities for at-risk youth in the community. $-$$. B, L, Closed Sunday. 120 Shaw St. mountaingoatgvl.com O-CHA TEA BAR
A trip to O-CHA will have you considering tea in an entirely new light. This sleek space, located right on the river in Falls Park, specializes in bubble tea—flavored teas with chewy tapioca pearls. For a more intense cooling experience, try the mochi ice cream. The dessert combines the chewy Japanese confection (a soft, pounded sticky rice cake) with ice cream fillings in fun flavors: tiramisu, green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 2836702, ochateabaronline.com SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY
A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try a power-packed energy bowl like the dragon blood, a hot-pink concoction of dragon fruit, almond milk, banana, layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$, B, L. 2 W Washington St. (864) 729-8626, southernpressedjuicery.com
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 woodfired 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) 255-3385, swamprabbitcafe.com THE VILLAGE GRIND
For a filling, gourmet lunch on the go, the artisanal sandwiches and salads at this West End deli hit the spot. Try the classic Reuben, with corned beef piled high on toasted marbled rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, or the Rick’s chopped salad, with turkey, bacon, and ham. For dinner, fish and chips, herb-crusted salmon, and chicken piccata make the cut. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 101 Falls Park Dr. (864) 312-9060, rickerwins.com
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SULLY’S STEAMERS
When considering the perfect sandwich, steam isn’t the first (or even last) thing to come to mind. For Robert Sullivan, hot air is the key to handheld nirvana. With a smorgasbord of ingredients like cut meats, veggies, and homemade cream cheeses, Sully’s serves bagel sandwiches piping hot and always fresh. $, B, L, D (closed Sunday
evenings). Open until 3am on Friday & Saturday. 6 E Washington St. (864) 5096061, sullyssteamers.com TABLE 301 CATERING & KITCHEN
Located around the corner from Carl Sobocinski’s restaurant, this operation adds speed and efficiency to high-quality food. From BBQ Monday to Grilled Cheese Wednesday, add a spontaneous element to your lunch, or enjoy a hot breakfast. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 22 E Court St. (864) 271-8431, sobysontheside.com
TWO CHEFS CAFÉ & MARKET
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. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sunday. 644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com
UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS
Serving up gourmet sandwiches on freshmade stecca bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a trip to Travelers Rest for an extended lunch break. Snack on the shop’s daily crafted cookies, scones, and muffins, or bite into a devil dog BLT with hormone-free meat on just-baked white focaccia bread. Don’t miss The Grove on Friday nights—live music, tapas, and craft beer and wine in the venue behind the café. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809 State
Tucked between art galleries and eclectic shops in the heart of Pendleton Street, the Village Grind is a cheerful, light-filled space for java lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse brews up beans by a variety of local roasters and serves flaky treats from Bake Room. $, B, L. 1258 Pendleton St.
Park Rd, Travelers Rest. (864) 834-8433, upcountryprovisions.com
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CAVIAR & BANANAS
Caviar & Bananas has answered Greenville’s gourmet prayers with a whopping selection of salads, sandwiches, and baked goods, not to mention a fine selection of beer and wine. But don’t miss weekend brunch. We suggest the B.E.L.T.: bacon duo, fried egg, arugula, tomato, and black pepper aioli on grilled sourdough bread. $-$$, B,
L, D, SBR. 1 N Laurens St. (864) 235-0404, caviarandbananas.com
ASADA
Vibrant Latin American cuisine comes to Greenville by way of Asada, a brickand-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard serving traditional Missionstyle 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
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peppers and guajillo romesco salsa, and queso fresco for the dairy-inclined. $-$$, L,
D. Closed Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com
ARYANA
The enticing aroma of Afghan cuisine delivers savory satisfaction at this local lunch spot. Chef Nelo Mayar brings her favorite fare from hometown Kabul to Greenville eaters—think succulent lamb kabobs and meat-filled steamed dumplings, sweet potato burhani, and root-veggie rich soups. To spice things up, the menu changes daily, but expect to find two plates of rice, meat, and veggies offered. $, L. 210 E Coffee St. (864) 236-7410, aryanagreenville.com BANGKOK THAI CUISINE
Bangkok Thai makes a standout version of pad Thai, everyone’s favorite noodles. The curries are a surefire hit, though the green curry is the only one made from fresh chilies. For a different dining experience, take a seat on the floor pillows in the back room. $$, L, D. Closed
Sunday. 605 Haywood Rd. (864) 458-7866, bangkokgreenville.com
BASIL THAI CUISINE
Elegant comfort is hard to come by, but the Eang brothers have created an empire out of the concept with Basil Thai in the Aloft building downtown. Try the Chicken Coconut Tureen: a simple dish of chicken, mushrooms, and galanga roots in coconut milk packed with herbaceous flavors. You’ll probably have enough for leftovers, but the best comfort meals usually do. $$-$$$, D. 9 N
Laurens St. (864) 609-4120, eatatbasil.com/ greenville EL THRIFTY
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This Swamp Rabbit Trail–based cantina serves up trendy cocktails and Mexcian menu selects like chicken tortas, braised beef tamales, and pozole roja. Designed with a laid-back feel, the upscale social club is not shy of spirits; along with craft beer, wine, mezcal, and tequila, the bar whips up killer cocktails like the el Thrifty margarita with blanco tequila and orange liquer, or the Oaxaca Burro with mezcal, ginger, and lime. $-$$. SBR, D. Closed Monday. 25 Delano Drive. elthrifty.com
FONDA ROSALINDA
For almost 20 years, Rosalinda Lopez has been serving up fresh renditions of Mexican recipes across from Bob Jones University. Her repertoire lists a wealth of tasty beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian dishes—including the ever-popular chile rellenos—but don’t pass up a starter of chips and Rosalinda’s homemade tomatillo salsa. $$, L, D. 1124 N. Pleasantburg
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GOLDEN LLAMA
Lomo saltado, ceviche, rotisserie chicken, and other Peruvian classics form the core of the menu at the Golden Llama, but you won’t regret the bistec a lo pobre—beef tenderloin, plantains, and potatoes, topped with a fried egg. The eatery’s two no-frills storefront locations (the second one in Five Forks) sport golden-hued walls and offer dine-in and carry-out service. $, L, D. 2435 E.
North St. (864) 373-9958, goldenllama.net
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IRASHIAI SUSHI PUB & JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Splashes of red and lime green play off the blend of traditional and modern influences at this sushi restaurant. Chef and owner Keichi Shimizu exhibits mastery over his domain at the bar, but also playfully blends modern-American elements into his menu. Soleil Moon Frye fans should try the Punky Brewster roll: tuna, mango, hot sauce, and Panko topped with spicy crab salad and
unagi sauce. $$, L, D. 115 Pelham Rd. (864) 271-0900, irashiai.com JI-ROZ
True, it would be fantastic if the Greek Festival happened year-round. But until that day, pop into this authentic Mediterranean eatery with modern flair. Take a light lunch on the outdoor patio with a Kalamata olive and feta-topped Greek salad or a classic gyro wrapped with your choice of lamb, chicken, or veggies. At dinner, try something more indulgent like the vegan moussaka. $$, L, D, Closed Sunday. 644 N.
Main St #100, Greenville. (864) 373-9445, jirozgreenvillesc.com KIMCHEE KOREAN RESTAURANT
Kimchee’s kimchi keeps locals coming back. Try the Kalbi short ribs (marinated in soy sauce, onions, and sesame seeds) or bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl for crispy rice). All dishes come with ban chan, side dishes that include kimchi, japchae (glass noodles), marinated tofu, and more. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 1939 Woodruff Rd Ste B. (864) 534-1061, kimcheekoreanrestaurant.com
KAIROS GREEK KITCHEN
This Charleston-originated restaurant makes its Upstate mark by serving up heaping portions of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, like slow-roasted kabobs that explode with flavor even before you dip them into the homemade tzatziki sauce. Their chooseyour-own approach leads to options like this salad combo: mixed power greens, roasted chicken, cucumber salad, chickpea salad, tzatziki, and red pepper feta. You can also turn any meal into a pita wrap, bowl, or platter. $-$$, L, D. 1800 Augusta St. (864) 5201723, kairosgreekkitchen.com KOREAN BBQ
This hole-in-the-wall won’t wow you with its simple interior, but its selection of ban chan (side dishes) will spark your palate with snapshots of flavor before you dive into bowls of bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables, meat, and an egg) or yukejang (a spicy beef and vegetable stew). $$. L, D. 1170 Woodruff Rd. (864) 286-0505
MEKONG
Chef Huy Tran delivers the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, crispy shallots, and sauce. Try the Vietnamese crêpes or the Pho, which is flavored with fresh herbs from their homegrown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday. 2013 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com
MENKOI RAMEN HOUSE
Can you say umami? Located on Woodruff Road with a second shop now on North Main, this Japanese noodle house offers an exquisite ramen experience that will have you wondering why you ever settled for the dorm room packet version. Start with the rice balls or edamame, then dive into the Shoyu ramen—marinated pork, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, nori, and a boiled egg bathed in a soy-based broth.
$, L, D. 1860 Woodruff Rd, Ste C, and 243 N Main St, Greenville. (864) 288-5659 OTTO IZAKAYA
Modeled after the informal, after-work drinking holes of Japan, Otto Izakaya is the latest dining concept unveiled by Peter Lieu and Doug Yi—longtime owners of Lieu’s Bistro restaurant. The menu invites guests to embrace familiar favorites—spicy tuna and BBQ eel rolls with assorted nigiri and sashimi—while expanding palates to new tasting territories a la the mac ‘n’ cheese loaded with Panang curry, jack cheese, and radiatori pasta or banh mi sliders with chili
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pork and spicy mayo. $$, D. 802 S Main St; 15 Market Point Dr, Greenville. (864) 5685880; (864) 568-8009, otto-izakaya.com PITA HOUSE
The Pita House has been family-operated since 1989. Inside, it’s bare bones, but the cognoscenti come here for tasty Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shwarma. And save room for baklava and other Mediterranean sweets for dessert. Also, check out the little grocery in the back of the restaurant for some homemade inspiration. $, L, D.
Closed Sunday. 495 S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com POMEGRANATE ON MAIN
Pomegranate serves traditional Persian cuisine in an eclectic Eastern ambience. Attentive service, reasonable prices, and a flavorful variety, such as the slow-cooked lamb shank or the charbroiled Cornish hen kabobs, make this an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Be sure to sample from the martini menu at the aquamarinetiled bar, or head outside to the street-side patio facing Main. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 618 S Main St. (864) 241-3012, pomegranateonmain.com SACHA’S CAFÉ
Bright walls and a long, inviting bar make a sunny backdrop in which to chow down on Colombian food at Sacha’s. Arepas are available with ingredients like beans, chorizo, avocado, shredded beef, and more stuffed inside (rellenas) or piled on top (encima). The patacones, or deep-fried plantains, are thick and sweet. Hungry groups can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people. To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $. L, D. 1001
N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com SAFFRON
It’s worth braving Woodruff Road to visit this Indian eatery. At lunch, the daily buffet lays out a wallet-friendly selection of curries, rice dishes, and chef’s signatures. The a la carte dinner menu boasts a staggering variety, but the yogurt-marinated chicken tikka cooked in a clay oven or the lamb saag stewed with spinach, ginger, and garlic are excellent options. $, L, D. 1178
Woodruff Rd, Ste. 16. (864) 288-7400, saffrongreenville.com SAIGON FAST FOOD
Contrary to its name, Saigon Fast Food is a sit-down restaurant. Inside, the small room is spiffed up with green-clothcovered tables and a host of condiments in the middle of each. Folks come here for steaming bowls of pho—a fragrant broth made with rice noodles and your choice of other ingredients (meats and vegetables)— and an extensive menu of Vietnamese specialties to wash down with a glass of bubble tea. $ -$$. L, D. 1011 N
Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 235-3472 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 YELLOW GINGER ASIAN KITCHEN
Here, Chef Alex Wong and wife Dorothy Lee have managed to reinvent the conventional. Start off with the homemade pot stickers, or dive right into the soulsatisfying mee goreng, with fresh lo mein
noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and shrimp with a soy tomato chili sauce then topped with a fried egg. $-$$, L, D.
Closed Monday. 2100 Poinsett Hwy, Ste J. (864) 605-7551, yellowgingerasian.com
EUROPEAN DAVANI’S RESTAURANT
Heaping portions and a menu that mixes inventive flavors with customer favorites make Davani’s a Greenville mainstay. The friendly staff doesn’t hurt, either. Try the Muscovy duck, pan-seared with port wine and a sundried cherry demi-glacé, or the veal Oscar, topped with crab meat, asparagus, and hollandaise. $$$-$$$$, D.
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With stellar views of Falls Park from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters—all led by famed chef Michael Kramer. Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine from the 40-foot bar, and nosh on pasta dishes like potato gnocchi, radiatori, or tonnarelli with local tomatoes, corn, and chanterelle mushrooms. $$-$$$, L (Sat–Sun), D. 207 S
Main St. (864) 720-2200, jiannagreenville.com THE LAZY GOAT
The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé. For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with a sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg. An extensive variety of wine is available in addition to a full bar. $$-$$$, L, D. 170
River Pl. (864) 679-5299, thelazygoat.com
LIMONCELLO
The latest addition to the Larkin’s line-up, this ristorante serves up Italian cuisine out of the former Playwright space on River and Broad streets. The menu ranges from pesto pizzas to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti and meatballs—but the real winner is an all-Italian wine list, curated from award-winning vineyards across the region. After you’ve had your glass, grab a bite of the housemade limoncello gelato.
$$-$$$, L, D. 401 River St. (864) 263-7000, limoncellogvl.com LUNA ROSA
The streets of Italy intersect the streets of Greenville at Luna Rosa’s fresh spot on South Main, bringing more than just tasty gelato to the table. The Luna Rosa family celebrates the concept that community starts in the kitchen, and they welcome you into theirs for a meal. From cool gelato options—think exotic mango or piña colada—or a warm Monte Cristo, there’s plenty of flavor to fulfill your cravings. $-$$, L, D. Closed
Monday. 123 S Main St. (864)-241-4040, lunarosagelato.com PASSERELLE BISTRO
Gaze over the lush Falls Park scenery while enjoying French-inspired cuisine. Make a lunch date to enjoy the arugula salad or bistro burger with caramelized leeks and mushrooms, arugula, Gruyere, and garlic aioli. At night, the bistro serves up romance à la Paris, with items like escargot and mussels. Don’t miss brunch on the weekend. $$-$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D
(Mon–Sun), SBR (Sat–Sun). 601 S Main St. (864) 509-0142, passerelleinthepark.com
PORTOFINO’S
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every member of the family at this Greenville icon. For two decades, the family-owned restaurant near Greenville Mall has been pleasing palates with a generous menu of pasta, seafood, and saltimbocca. For the gluten-sensitive, sautéed vegetables can be substituted for pasta in many of the dishes.
$, D. 30 Orchard Park Dr, Ste. 22. (864) 6277706, portofinossc.com RISTORANTE BERGAMO
Ristorante Bergamo, open since 1986, focuses on fresh produce and Northern 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. $$$, D. Closed Sunday
& Monday. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com STELLA’S SOUTHERN BRASSERIE
Boasting French flair and fare, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second in Jason and Julia Scholz’s line of quality eateries. Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, Chef Jeff Kelly offers a local twist on French staples—blue-black mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsala-spiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen—served up daily in a lively, chic environment. Don’t miss the breakfast pastries. $$-$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky
Slope Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 6266900, stellasbrasserie.com VILLA FROSI
A Greek and Italian restaurant with traditional flair, Villa Frosi hits Wade Hampton with Southern European staples. Sample specialties like the spanakopita and the seafood fettuccine, or go straight for the pizza. Finish with a slice of limoncello cake, and you’ll be booking you’re Mediterranean dream cruise, pronto. $$, L, D. Closed
Sunday. 2520 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 520-0298, resto.tpsitetesting.info
MOBILE MELTDOWN
Not to be cheesy, but this addition to Greenville’s food truck scene is melting hearts, one grilled sammie at a time. Lauren Kulesz of Mobile Meltdown has been delivering creamy grilled cheese, paired with tomato bisque or fried mashed potato balls, to comfort-food cravers from her truck window since fall 2018. Grab your typical American cheese and bread blend with the classic, or dig into the spicy pig.
$, L, D. Times & locations vary. facebook. com/mobilemeltdownfoodtruck ONE LOVE FUSION
Catch a summertime vibe year-round every time you drop by this Caribbean-inspired restaurant-on-wheels. Wrap your hands around One Love’s take on traditional favorites; the tropical gyro is rolled up with fresh mango slaw, pico, seared lamb and beef, and jerk-infused tzatziki sauce, while the Jinju hero comes topped on a grilled roll with kimchi, Italian sausage, provolone, and tangy Asian sauce. $, schedule varies. (864)
399-9392, facebook.com/OneLoveFF SMOKIN’ BLUES BBQ
Smokin’ Blues keeps things hot with a smorgasbord of savory sauces and smoked staples—pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken, and ribs—that can be enjoyed solo or packed into sandwiches and tacos. For a treat that’s extra smokin’, go for the glutenfree loaded fries or homemade chips piled high with pork, white BBQ sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and three-cheese sauce. $, schedule varies (864) 444-4752,
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THOROUGHFARE FOOD TRUCK
From culinary school to the streets of Greenville, Neil and Jessica Barley have made it their mission to bring people together through food. Not only has Thoroughfare proved that tater tots can be eaten with every meal (their disco tots are topped with white cheddar gravy), they’ve driven their way into our hearts. Don’t miss the mahi mahi tacos topped with kale slaw and chipotle aioli. $, schedule varies. (864) 735-8413, thoroughfarefoodtruck.com
FOOD TRUCKS AUTOMATIC TACO
Since 2015, this taco truck has delivered new wonders and old favorites. Owner Nick Thomas treats the tortilla as a work of art, with the likes of Nashville hot chicken or Thai shrimp with fried avocado stuffed into soft shells. Sides like the street corn are must adds. Don’t miss a chance to reinvent your taste buds—check the Automatic Taco’s Facebook page for their weekly schedule.
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WE GOT THE BEETS
Proving that not all street food is created equal, We Got the Beets is Greenville’s very first plant-based food truck. This crueltyfree fare encourages diners to “celerybrate” vegan eats. Favorites include the Philly grilled cheese with marinated portobello mushrooms and cashew mozzarella cheese, and the sushi sandwich with sushi rice, Korean BBQ jackfruit, and more in a nori sheet pocket. $, schedule varies. @wegotthebeetsfoodtruck
$, schedule varies. (404) 372-2266, facebook.com/automatictaco
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As healthy as it is tasty, Keepin’ It Fresh food truck serves up a diverse menu of locally sourced cuisine guaranteed to please your appetite and your waistline. Catch them at Grateful Brew and the Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom for a crispy fried Brussels sprouts salad, mouthwatering shrimp taco topped with peach slaw and guava crema, or a golden-brown fried fish plate. $$, schedule varies. (864) 386-5050,
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KICKIN’ PIG BAR-B-QUE PIG TRUCK
If you’re in the mood for some authentic Southern eats, look no further than the Kickin’ Pig’s on-the-go ’cue truck. Go for the smoked bologna sandwich seasoned with BBQ rub and finished with cole slaw, or grab a fork and dig into the BBQ Sundae, a non-confectionary concoction of pulled pork, potato salad, slaw, and sauce of choice. $, schedule varies.
(864) 608-6187, kickinpigbbq.com
Pizza and beer—flowing from 27 taps downstairs and 31 upstairs—are what bring patrons to Barley’s. Besides the tap, there’s a long list of selections by the bottle. Try the classic New York–style pizzas, or go for one of Barley’s specialty pies. Afterwards, make your way upstairs to the billiards tables and the dartboard lanes. $-$$, L, D. 25 W Washington St. (864) 232-3706, barleysgville.com
COASTAL CRUST
These Neapolitan-style pizza pies are served out of a turquoise ’55 Chevy tow truck, and now in a brick-and-mortar location in the Village of West Greenville. The 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. $$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843) 654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com
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D'ALLESANDRO'S PIZZA
Hailing from Charleston, D’Allesandro’s Pizza brings its dough lover’s paradise to Greenville. The D’Allesandro brothers’ philosophy is simple—if the pizza is good and the beer is cold, people will come. Created with quality ingredients, D’Allesandro’s pushes out pies in the North Main area, where guests can enjoy a variety of savory pizza, calzones, and even signature CalJoes. $$, L, D. 17 Mohawk Dr, Greenville.
(864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA
Experience Big Apple flavor without the bustle at this NY-style brick-oven pizzeria. Serving up pies and calzones in a traditional yet chic environment, Grimaldi’s is dedicated to authenticity, down to the imported NYCwater used to craft their dough. Grab a slice of the buffalo chicken pizza, or build your own, just don’t miss the daily house-made cheesecake or wine pairings. Located in Magnolia Park Shopping Center, it’s an ideal spot to snag a bite before a cinematic viewing. $, L, D. 1025 Woodruff Rd, St. K101.
(864) 412-1032, grimaldispizzeria.com SIDEWALL PIZZA COMPANY
Located on the main drag of Travelers Rest, on Cleveland Street downtown, and now on Pelham Road, 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. $$, L,
D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 35 S Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com STONE PIZZA
Serving both Neapolitan- and New York–style pizzas, the latest edition to the corner of Stone and Park avenues is no pie in the sky. Ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza, amirite?), STONE and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked for a flat minute in their wood-fired oven. $$, L (Sat
& Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave. (864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com TOSS PIZZA
Located in the South Ridge Apartment Community, the TOSS menu is loaded with artfully crafted pies that are a far cry from your typical pepperoni. Head far east with the Phuket Thai pie, based with curry sauce and topped with peanuts, arugula, and shiitake mushrooms. The chile relleno is guaranteed to light a fire in the ol’ belly— thanks to a few poblano peppers. $$, L, D.
823 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 2830316, tosspizzapub.com VIC’S PIZZA
The sign that says “Brooklyn, SC” at this walk-up/take-out joint makes sense when you see what you’re getting: piping hot New York–style pizza, served on paper plates. Purchase by the (rather large) slice, or have entire pies delivered (as long as your home or business is within three miles). $, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 12 E Coffee St. (864) 232-9191, vicspizza4u.com
WORLD PIECE
From the owners of downtown's beloved Coffee Undergroud, World Piece brings Chicago-style pizza to Greenville from a laid-back, 16-seat bar on Stone Avenue. Offering a line-up of draft beers, as well as menu features —buffalo chicken wings, assorted salads, beef and veggie burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies— this pizza joint ensures there’s a little something to please everyone. $-$$. L, D.
109 West Stone Ave Suite A1. (864) 568-5221
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Tex-Mex has a new home in Greenville with the addition of Cantina 76, where the tacos shine. Play it safe with classic handhelds like fried tilapia and ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese, or turn up the heat with fried chicken doused with jalapeño aioli. $, L, D. 103 N Main St. (864) 631-2914, cantina76.com
FARMHOUSE TACOS
Hand-crafted and locally sourced, 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. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-0586, farmhousetacos.com
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NEO BURRITO
Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, this locally owned spot takes—the burrito. Stop in for spicy tacos, cheesy quesadillas, zesty breakfast burritos, fresh salads, and more. Save room for the chipotle BBQ chicken burrito or the farm burrito, packed with rice, kale, hummus, beets, cilantro, cabbage, and more. $, B, L, D. 1268 Pendleton St. (864)
552-1054, neoburrito.com PAPI’S TACOS
Table 301 plankowner Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. The menu is short and to the point. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, or sample some gelato in the display case. Get in, get out, and enjoy Falls Park. $, L, D. 300
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TIPSY TACO
Dishes here bear the creative touch of Trish Balentine, former owner of Corporate Deli. Her made-from-scratch menu items include tamales, burrito bowls, and all the other Tex-Mex suspects. “Tipsy” nods to the bar, where you can swill tequila flights, frozen margaritas, and house-infused spirits. Take your pick of three locations—two in Greenville and one on Fairview Road in Simpsonville. $$, L, D, SBR. 15 Conestee Ave,
(864) 558-0775, and 215 Pelham Rd. (864) 603-1144, tipsytaco.net WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP
The new kid on the taco block, White Duck sets up shop at Hampton Station in the Water Tower District, and feels right at home 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 Birds Fly South’s crisp bungalow golden ale for the complete taqueria experience. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1320 Hampton Ave, Ext Ste 12B. whiteducktacoshop.com
WILLY TACO
Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta! Housed in the former Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crispy avocado—topped off with a house-crafted margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 217
Laurens Rd. (864) 412-8700, willytaco.com
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ROCKABILLY HEAVEN Thru Aug 17: Wed–Fri, 8pm; Sat–Sun, 2pm. $38-$48. Centre Stage. Inspired by chart toppers from the likes of Johnny and June Carter to Elvis Presley, this production combines country and rock ’n’ roll for a show that will have you singing in your seat.
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the plain, but the Cockney princess comes to the Upstate in this Broadway classic. Flower girl Eliza Doolittle worries more about where her next penny is coming from than her fractured English accent. That is, until she meets Henry Higgins, a dialect expert who vows to transform this simple dandelion into a fragrant rose by the Embassy Ball. Packed with plenty of comedy and heartfelt emotion, don’t miss this Glow Lyric Theatre production. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Tues, Thurs, Fri, 8pm; Sat–Sun, 2pm & 8pm. $38-$48. (864) 558-4569, glowlyric.com
Thru Aug 3
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The final act of Glow Lyric Theatre’s Summer Festival Series is perhaps its hottest of the season. Although the opera was originally written by French composer Georges Bizet in the nineteenth century, Glow’s version puts a modern spin on the tantalizing gypsy’s tale—albeit holding tight to the risqué themes of lust, desire, and indulgence that made the opera an instant classic. At the center of a twisted
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CAN’T-MISS CULTURE / EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS love story, cigar-factory worker Carmen finds much more than she bargained for when she ensnares the volatile Don José . . . we’ll just leave it at that for now. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Fri, Wed, Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $38-$48. (864) 558-4569, glowlyric.com
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Thru Aug 4
THE TEMPEST
So, what do you do when deposed from your rightful throne and sent off to sea with your young daughter? Why, you create a horrific storm (the tempest, for those unaccustomed to Bard lingo) and shipwreck the traitors until you take back what’s yours. It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind storyline between Prospero, Alonso, and Miranda, and the dramatics Shakespeare creates with just a few twists will leave you feeling a little lost at sea yourself. Falls Park, Greenville. Thurs– Sun, 7pm. Free. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com
Thru Aug 4
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
No, the title of this Larry L. King and Peter Masterson musical isn’t
misleading—it really is about a brothel in Texas. Inspired by the happenings at a real-life La Grange bordello, the countrified musical’s action centers on the fictional town of Gilbert, Texas, where the kind-hearted Miss Mona has been running the Chicken Ranch for over 75 years. When a snoopy reporter exposes her operation, Miss Mona and her charges must take on the man—in a very different sense of the word—in order to stay afloat in their sleepy little town. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta Street, Greenville. Wed– Fri, 8pm; Sat–Sun, 2pm. $38-$48. (864) 558-4569, glowlyric.com
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ROCKABILLY HEAVEN Is it a little bit country or a little more rock ’n’ roll? How about both? Drawing inspiration from old-school artists like Johnny and June Carter Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patsy Cline, and even the King himself, this uniquely Centre Stage production is a sure summertime smash. Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $22-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
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CARMEN Thru Aug 3rd: Fri, Wed, Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $38-$48. Glow Lyric Theatre. When cigar-factory worker Carmen comes in contact with the volatile Don José, all bets are off as to what could happen next. A modern spin on a tale well-loved, this instant classic opera is a twisted love story too good to be spoiled.
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Let’s be frank; by today’s standards, Elvis Presley’s hip-swiveling would be about as scandalous as filling your water cup with soda at Panera Bread. But back then, the young stud had unknowingly set in motion a whirlwind that would change the face of pop culture indefinitely. This musical comedy by Joe DiPietro draws upon some of the King’s greatest hits in a sensational retelling of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. There’s plenty of heartache and plenty of laughs, but most importantly, there’s plenty of Elvis. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Thurs, 2pm & 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $18.25-$63.75. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org
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MAULDIN FARMERS MARKET Mauldin’s version of the farmers market comes your way Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, and includes staples like live music, food trucks, and kid-friendly fun, as well as healthconscious cooking demonstrations, fitness activities, and screenings. Stock up on fresh pastries, dairy products, fruits, veggies, and gifts—all locally sourced. Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Tues, 5–8pm. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org
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Sure, it’s a nice idea to spend the dog days of summer outside catching lightning bugs in a Mason jar. But when you’ve finally had enough sweat trickling down, well, everywhere, treat yourself to the refreshing AC inside Roper Mountain Science Center’s Planetarium. This season’s finale includes a smorgasbord of eclectic musical offerings, with multiple performances each evening showcasing themes like “That ‘90’s Laser Show,” “Laser Beatles,” “Whole Lotta Led Zeppelin,” “Stranger Things,” and more. Roper Mountain Science Center, 402 Roper Mountain Rd, Greenville. Thurs, 6pm & 9pm; Fri–Sat, 4:30pm & 7:30pm. Adults, $8; members, $4. (864) 355-8900, ropermountain.org
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Fun fact: ventriloquism dummies can actually be pretty funny when they’re not being evil, chaos-causing monsters a la R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps paperbacks. Case in point, Terry Fator. Following a life-changing win on the America’s Got Talent stage, Fator and his band of over-the-top characters bounced across the talk show circuit before landing a multimillion-dollar deal as a nightly headliner at Las Vegas’ famed Mirage resort and casino. Now’s your chance to meet the awardwinning performer face-to-face, along with Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Emma Taylor, and Fator’s entire cabaret of vocal impressions. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 8pm. $45-$75. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
Greenville’s Gateway House presents its yearly fundraising event to support its function as one of the Upstate’s premier adult mental health resources and advocates for psychiatric rehabilitations. Steel Toe Stiletto will be rocking the house all night, with a silent and live auction in the works. Beer, wine, and delectable dining will also be on tap, so nab your ticket now. Larkin’s Sawmill, 22 Graves Dr, Greenville. Fri, 7–11pm. (864) 242-9193, gateway-sc.org
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BRIT FLOYD: 40 YEARS OF THE WALL: THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOW Forty years after the release of one of rock’s most influential, groundbreaking albums, and we’re still trying to figure out whether or not it has anything to do with The Wizard of Oz. While the original artists seem to have all but slammed the door on any chance of a possible reunion, Brit Floyd is more than ready to fill the void. Not just another brick in the wall, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute band pays homage to their makers with a full-on sensory explosion that sets the group’s greatest tunes to a dynamic light show. It truly feels like the real deal. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. $45-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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3, 10, 17, 24, 31 MOVIES IN THE PARK
Set yourself up under the stars for a free, family-friendly movie night in the park. Food trucks and ice cream will be on deck to sate your end-ofsummer appetites, and this month’s movie picks include classics done fresh like Mary Poppins and Dumbo, as well as the action-packed films Shazam! and The Goonies. Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, 8:30pm. Free. (864) 834-8740, trailblazerpark.com
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Guests at stadium sporting events (or anyone in a dive bar past 2am), are bound to be familiar with at least “Sweet Caroline.” However, the singer/ songwriter has more than a few smash hits under his signature sequined shirt. Tracks like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “America” are the standards of his songbook, and now Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band are here to bring those vinyl classics back to life with a special tribute to the perfectly coiffed Diamond. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org
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As part of Greenville County Recreation’s Dirt Series, the Paris Mountain 7K is the fifth of seven trail races held throughout the year. Wrapping its way around the natural beauty of Paris Mountain State Park, the 7K leg will bring the winner one step closer to being crowned Champion of the Dirt Series—an honor only bestowed upon those who participate in at least four of the scenic jogs through the Upstate’s prettiest parks.
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TERRY FATOR August 2nd: Fri, 8pm. $45-$75. Peace Center. From the bright lights of America’s Got Talent to Las Vegas’ Mirage resort and casino, Terry Factor and his ventriloquist act take to the Peace Center stage.
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From his early beginnings in Texas to run-ins with the law, a Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous albums topping the music charts, it’s clear that Willie Nelson has found overwhelming success as one of the genre’s original outlaws. The beloved country artist and certified music icon is on the road again alongside celebrated bluegrass musician Alison Krauss—so leave your blue eyes crying in the rain and join this dynamic duo for a roll-through of classic hits and original collaborations. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, 7:30pm. $40-$250. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
5K 17 SUPERHERO & FUN RUN
A brightly colored cape and some Spandex may not help you run any faster, but at least you’ll look stylish. This road race will kick off at the Kroc Center, then along the Prisma Swamp Rabbit Trail. Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Greenville, which provides local youth with fun and educational after-school activities. The Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St, Greenville. Sat, 8am. $10$35. runsignup.com/Race/SC/ Greenville/BGCSuperhero5K
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Mixing vexing thriller narratives with a Southern drawl, author Joshilyn Jackson is the visionary behind a slew of bestsellers including Between, Georgia, Gods in Alabama, and The Girl Who Stopped Swimming. This past July, the Florida native released her ninth nail-biting novel, Never Have I Ever, a twisting tale of deceit, darkness, and the secrets we try to keep buried beneath the surface of our past. Join
Jackson at the table as she shares this brand-new tale of mystery and intrigue in an intimate afternoon setting. M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S Main St, Greenville. Mon, noon–1:30pm. (864) 603-2412, mjudsonbooks.com
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First, she was the acclaimed frontwoman of the Pips. Next, she was flying high on a solo career with hits like “That’s What Friends Are For,” and “I Don’t Want to Know.” But no matter the circumstance, she’ll always be the ultimate Empress of Soul. Join the legendary musician, actress, businesswoman, and activist as she stops in the Upstate for a spectacular live show that will highlight the decades of soul, funk, and style she’s shared with so many generations. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 7:30pm. $65-$85. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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suits? Check. Feathered hair that seems to float on air? Got it. Angelic voices? You betcha. Long before they were the fodder of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake impersonations on the “Barry Gibb Talk Show,” the trio known as the Bee Gees were lighting up the dance floor with hit after hit. The massive success of Saturday Night Fever launched the brothers into superstardom, and although they experienced the quintessential rise and fall of music industry popularity, they’re still legends on the scene. Get ready to relive your disco days with all your faves, including “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” and “Stayin’ Alive.” Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Fri, 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm. $35. flatrockplayhouse.org
PNC BANK ZOO TUNES CONCERT: ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES Aug 24th; Sat, 7pm. $49-$99. Greenville Zoo. With all the right energy, creativity, and soul, this band hailing from Alabama brings a night of rich tunes to the Greenville Zoo.
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Join some of the Southeast’s most talented historically black colleges and universities for a weekend of celebration and community in the Upstate. The party kicks off on Friday with a step show and musical guests Bernard Williams, Kingdom Plug, and Jekaylyn Carr setting off the evening. On Saturday, bands from Benedict College, Fort Valley State University, Talladega College, South Carolina State, North Carolina A&T State, and Alabama State University battle it out with their instruments on the field. Sirrine Stadium, 100 Cleveland St, Greenville. Fri, 3pm; Sat, noon. Advance, $20. hbcuculture.com
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Musician Jason Isbell is somewhat of a Southern savior. As both a solo act and frontman of his cadre of ’Bama-based musicians, The 400 Unit, the singer has scooped up four Grammy Awards and last year’s alt-country gem The Nashville Sound was crowned “Album of the Year” by the Americana Music Honors and Awards. More recently, the former Drive-By Trucker penned “Maybe It’s Time” for the A Star Is Born soundtrack and had a cameo role in HBO’s new Deadwood film. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. $65-$95. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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BANK ZOO TUNES 24 PNC CONCERT: ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES
Formed in 2012, the lively Alabama octet St. Paul and the Broken Bones burst onto the scene with Sea of Noise, an energetic expedition into new sounds and creativity—served with a healthy spoonful of soul. Last year, the band dropped Young Sick Camellia, a more mature, funky version of their signature sound that spawned charting singles “Apollo” and “GotItBad.” Nab your VIP ticket to the show and help yourself to complimentary libations and bites courtesy of Augusta Grill. Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. Sat, 7pm. $49-$99. (864) 627-4200, greenvillezoo.com
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Thanks to a wildly successful opening both off and on Broadway, the David Yazbek- and Itamar Moses-crafted musical is now embarking on its inaugural national tour. The production opens in a bus station in Tel Aviv, Israel, where Egypt’s own Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra eagerly await their journey to the city of Petah Tikvah. But when the language barrier causes miscommunication at the ticket office, the musicians find themselves stuck overnight in the desolate town of Bet Hatikva. How much can one band turn upside down in a tired old town in 24 hours? You’ll just have to wait and see. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues–Weds, 7:30pm; Thurs, 1pm & 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm. $35-$95. (864) 4673000, peacecenter.org
Aug 27th–Sept 1st; Tues–Sun. $35-$95. Peace Center. Following a stellar run, both off and on Broadway, this successful musical hits the road for its inaugural national tour. When Egyptian musicians find themselves stranded in a small Israeli town, they make the most of their time.
Participation trophies or long, emptyhanded car rides home? Minute-byminute strategizing or just letting the kids have fun? It’s a tale of two dads in this Richard Dresser play that explores the meaning of masculinity in the modern age. Little League coaches Don and Michael take two very different approaches when it comes to managing their sons’ team—one a competitive, winner-take-all spirit, the other a more good-time guy. But with a bunch of little eyes on them, the men are forced to work together, challenging both their
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team and each other’s philosophies. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Weds–Thurs 2pm & 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. $58. flatrockplayhouse.org
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There are only a few places in the world where it’s socially acceptable to stuff your face with a one-pound funnel cake and eight corn dogs—in less than 30 minutes. Sure, this year’s festival will be loaded with favorites like the Ferris wheel, magic shows, and a petting zoo, but the brave at heart can also take in the demolition
derby, and BMX throwdown. So go ahead, wedge a few more wads of cotton candy in those cheeks—it is the fair, after all. Upper SC State Fairgrounds, 3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley. Mon-Thurs, 4–10pm; Fri, 4–11pm; Sat, noon–11pm; Sun, noon–10pm. $8; under 2, free. (864) 269-0852, uppersouthcarolinastatefair.com
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Spend your Labor Day weekend in the company of some of the world’s most gifted jazz musicians. The Lowcountry Jazz Festival returns for its 11th year, inviting your favorite artists to stopover in the Holy City—bringing their amazing
tunes with them. Slated to perform this year are saxophonist and composer Marion Meadows, Kirk Whalum, and Jonathan Butler, Japanese keyboardist Keiko Matsui, The Sax Pack, Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns, and West Coast Jam. Start things off on the right beat with the VIP White Party on Friday, which will be highlighted with a performance by Anthony David and DJ D-Nyce. Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St, Charleston. Fri–Sun, 7:30–11pm. $68-$153. (843) 7245212, lowcountryjazzfest.com
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Held outdoors on a scenic Seneca farm, this year’s event has tapped an all-star lineup of rock, country, and bluegrass musicians to bring the hills alive with music; Zach Deputy, Ashland Craft, Ploma Drive, Amongst the Trees, The Steel Woods, and Dillon Carmichael have all signed on to take the stage. Proceeds from Rock the Ranch will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Shriners Hospital for Children. Charlie B. Ranch Arena, 155 Charlie B Farm Rd, Seneca. Sat, 2:30pm. $20-$30. rocktheranchmusicfest.com
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(clockwise from top left) Matthew Finley, Untitled no. 14. 12 in. x 12 in., one ambrotype one tintype; Molly McCall, Deep Delight. Silver gelatin hand-painted; Sandra Klein, Inner Memories. Collaged archival pigment print; Susan de Witt, The Bathers. Lith.
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