TOWN Magazine - Feb. 2022

ART, CULTURE, STYLE OF THE PROGRESSIVE SOUTH

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64 DREAM WEAVER

Fueled by her father’s Native American roots, artist and educator Nancy Basket weaves wonders from nature’s bounty at her Walhalla home. by stephanie trotter

“I’ve taught so many people. They’ll remember and carry on the stories. People won’t know who I am, but they’ll give credit back to where it’s due—back to the Elders.”

—Nancy Basket

Photographs (this page and cover) by Paul Mehaffey

BEHIND THE COVER “We wanted Nancy Basket’s art to fill the frame and be visually intense, not only to show the stunning intricacy of her baskets but also the breadth of her work.”

—Blair Knobel, editor in chief

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Photographer and multimedia artist Pat Owens captures Southern nostalgia; Spartanburg daughter Adia Victoria sings of her Carolina roots on her riveting new blues album; Appalachian writer David Joy reveals his favorite reads.

Sink into the elegant bliss of a garden-inspired getaway at Charleston’s The Loutrel; strap on your skis for a fantastic downhill run at these area winter resorts.

Travelers Rest artisan John Walker of Cooks Flips crafts hardy leather goods that are prime for work and play.

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outhernness is often best defined through storytellers. In our annual issue devoted to Southern culture, we include artists and authors, musicians and makers, who reflect its soul through their work.

A lifelong pursuit of basketry pushed Nancy Basket from the Pacific Northwest to the South in search of the perfect pine needles for her craft. Born of Cherokee heritage, the sage Basket weaved her way to the Upstate, where she discovered our pervasive kudzu plant. For more than 30 years, along with her work in pine needles, Nancy has transformed the vine into breathtaking baskets, sculptures, and paper art, honoring our landscape and the natural world (“Dream Weaver,” page 64).

Greenville-based photographer and multimedia artist Pat Owens captures the essence of rural backroads in his native Alabama.

Dilapidated churches, abandoned gas stations, and decaying furniture weave together a poetic tapestry both beautiful and forlorn. By documenting these broken-down places and lonesome landscapes, Owens exalts the overlooked, forgotten, and discarded parts of our region, suggesting that they are significant pieces of our cultural puzzle (“Road Warrior,” page 38).

John Walker wanted a better flip-flop. The Travelers Rest resident couldn’t find one that paired comfort with durability, so he decided to create a pair himself. This effort blossomed into his

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ultra-popular Cooks Flips shoes and accessories business. To his sustainable ’flops line, Walker has added leather backpacks and cowhide totes for the field and farm that transfer to urban adventures, too (“Leather Bound,” page 52).

Spartanburg native Adia Victoria is tracking to become a music legend. Now in Nashville, the former Fine Arts Center student is channeling the blues and her relationship to her Carolina roots through her new album, A Southern Gothic.

Already an industry darling, Adia toured last month with famed singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and credits much of her success to early mentors, like the former director of the Fine Arts Center Dr. Roy Fluhrer, for encouraging her to pursue her dreams (“Blues Traveler,” page 42).

These artists present our Southern home in ways that both inspire and challenge us. Their stories, among others in this issue, remind us of our cultural riches.

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John Wilson (1922-2015) mastered printmaking, mural painting, and sculpture techniques in a career dedicated to the theme of social justice. Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, he received his first art training at the local Boys Club.

He was awarded a full scholarship to the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in 1939, and he graduated from Tufts University in 1947. He studied extensively in Mexico and in Europe. He accepted an offer to teach at Boston University in 1964 and served as a professor of art there until his retirement in 1986.

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PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Based on the rags-to-riches story first told on screen starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Greenville following a successful run on Broadway. Expect scintillating choreography by Tony-winner Jerry Mitchell and an original score by the Grammywinning team of Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance— not to mention Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s smash hit song “Oh Pretty Woman,” which inspired the film.

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RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow—or the first weekend in February, when Rumours, the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, takes the Greenville Theatre stage to revive Fleetwood Mac’s beloved harmonies from the height of their career in the 1970s. Rumours’ goal is to present the best songs of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees just as they sounded when they were recorded.

From an eight-member dance workshop formed by Amalia Hernández in 1952, the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico has blossomed into a 76-member dance troupe that has garnered hundreds of awards. The company, whose permanent home is at the historic Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, celebrates the folklore and culture of Mexico through their flamboyant costumes, vibrant music, and swirling dance.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, Feb 1, 7:30pm. $15-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville.

Feb 4–6. Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

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If you’re looking for a fun night out to benefit a good cause, be sure to purchase tickets to Meals on Wheels Greenville’s 27th annual charity ball. Don your best formal attire for an elegant evening, including a cocktail hour, a three-course dinner, a silent auction, and live music by Eight Past Midnight. Money raised goes to provide meals for the homebound; Meals on Wheels Greenville served up more than 34,700 meals in 2021.

After a year-long hiatus due to COVID, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s free miniconcerts are back. Geared toward children ages 1 to 7, these 30-minute concerts each pair a popular children’s book with music by some of the orchestra’s top talent. February’s concert features a reading of Tacky the Penguin with accompaniment by the GSO String Quartet. True to the concert’s name, the Greenville Symphony Guild hands out lollipops after each performance.

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You may not be able to catch a wave in Greenville, but you can sure catch some good vibrations at this one-night performance by The Beach Boys. Wouldn’t it be nice to snag tickets to see the band who glorified the California surfing culture through their first top-ten single, “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” followed by hits such as “California Dreamin’” and “Surfin’ Safari”?

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Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

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Quick HITS THE LOTUS PARADOX

z The Warehouse Theatre stages the world premiere of Dorothy Fortenberry’s play, The Lotus Paradox. The production tells the tale of famous children’s novelist Nora Tennant and her efforts to balance her career and her relationship with her two adult children as she contemplates adding a fourth title to her trilogy, The Lotus Paradox.

The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville.

Feb 3–6. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. General admission, $35; reserved seats, $40. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

POUF!

z Winner of the SheNYC New Play Festival in 2020, Lou Clyde’s Pouf! takes its title from the bouffant lady’s hairstyle that was popular in the 1950s, a decade when women served their husbands dinner in a dress, pearls, and heels.

The play’s protagonist, Betty, is planning to launch a career as a hairstylist, but she needs her husband’s permission to work outside the home. Hilarious hijinks unfold, complete with winks to ’50s pop culture.

Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Feb 10–13.

Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $15-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org z If you’ve been to Charleston, you’ve likely heard of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit shop on Upper King Street—chef/owner Carrie Morey’s biscuits are famous across the South and have received raves from Saveur and Food & Wine magazines, as well as from Oprah.

Recipes from Morey’s new cookbook, Hot Little Suppers: Simple Recipes to Feed Family and Friends, will be featured at this multicourse dinner, courtesy of Morey herself and Oak Hill’s chef, David Porras.

Oak Hill Café and Farm, 2510 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville.

Thurs, Feb 10, 5pm. $125 (ticket includes a copy of the cookbook and a box of biscuits). (864) 631-1397, oakhillcafe.com

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z Don’t wait until September for a taste of Euphoria. Cozy up at the Old Cigar Warehouse with crafted cocktails courtesy of Beam Suntory and food by some of your favorite local chefs (Adam Hayes, Craig Kuhns, Steven Musolf, Wilbert Sauceda, to name just a few). Of course, there will be music—in this case toe-tapping tunes by JAVA Entertainment.

Old Cigar Warehouse, 912B S Main St, Greenville.

Thurs, Feb 24, 7–10pm. $60. (864) 617-0231, euphoriagreenville.com

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Black Violin—Impossible Tour Lose any preconceived notions of what you thought a classical musician should be before you take your seat at Black Violin. Described as “musical boom,” the multi-genre music created by the Grammy-nominated duo of violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus pairs their classical training with contemporary hip-hop influences to create a distinctly twenty-first-century sound.

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, Feb 17, 7:30pm. $35-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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ALTON BROWN LIVE: BEYOND THE EATS March 1

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SILENT DISCO February 4 THE BEACH BOYS February 4 GREENVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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AN EVENING WITH DREW & ELLIE HOLCOMB February 18

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HASAN MINHAJ: THE KING’S JESTER February 19

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Art & Light hosted a First Friday event and artist’s reception featuring Shellie Lewis Crisp, whose exhibit, The Muse Within Me, was on display. In her new collection, Crisp delves into writing, sketching, rhythmic markmaking, stripping paint, and adding elements of collage. First Friday is a Greenville-area gallery crawl sponsored by Metropolitan Arts Council, which invites guests to navigate the city’s visual arts scene each month.

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weddings C O U P L E S & C E L E B R AT I O N S

In Western style, CHELSEY ASHFORD & ZACHARY WHITE tied the knot at South Wind Ranch.

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CHELSEY ASHFORD & ZACHARY WHITE OCTOBER 30, 2021 Chelsey Ashford’s fingers were numb after a freezing hike with Zachary White on the Art Loeb Trail at Black Balsam Knob, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. But with their dogs running around them, the moment was just right as Zach took to his knee on the mountaintop and asked for Chelsey’s (frozen) hand in marriage.

The wedding took place at South Wind Ranch in Travelers Rest with a unique Western/boho theme. Bolo ties, lace, boots, and hats made for a one-of-a-kind event, as did Chelsey’s three dresses: a rehearsal dress by Greenville’s own Carolina Soma; a wedding dress from the Sentimentalist, a vintage store in Atlanta; and a reception dress with tassels just right for dancing the night away to the Brooks Dixon Band. She topped off her look with a hat from The Fringed Gypsy.

Chelsey, who owns Chelsey Ashford Photography, has a host of friends in the wedding industry, so she jumped at the opportunity to work with many of them on her own wedding, including Philofloral (flowers), Browning Studio (hair and makeup), Jonathan Caleb (cake), and many more. She and Zach, the owner of The Great Outdoors Landscaping and Management, reside in Greenville.—Leigh Savage Photography by The Ten Oh Eight Co

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ANN WELLS & TEDDY KINIRY MAY 22, 2021 Ann Wells and Teddy Kiniry found each other at a Kentucky Derby party in Greenville. Four years later, Teddy worked with Hale’s Jewelers to find the perfect ring, and offered a meaningful proposal as Neil Young’s “Harvest Moon” played in the background. Ann was caught by surprise, made evident by the fact that she was wearing sweatpants for the occasion.

The wedding was held at Charles E. Daniel Chapel at Furman University, Ann’s alma mater, where Ann wore a gown by Charleston designer Kate McDonald, purchased at the White Magnolia, and had a blue patch sewn in with the wedding date—her “something blue.” She also borrowed her grandmother’s handkerchief, wore an “old” family dinner ring, and had a brand-new necklace from Teddy’s parents. At the Greenville Country Club reception, the couple called friends and family to the dance floor for a unique remembrance dance, designed to honor special people who had passed on. The band Sol Fusion played Otis Redding’s “That’s How Strong My Love Is,” creating a meaningful moment for the wedding party and attendees. Ann, chief happiness officer for Primrose School of Greenville, and Teddy, a leadership and organizational development consultant for FMI Corporation, recently moved to Raleigh with their dog, Jack.—LS

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Weddings CREATING HISTORICAL MEMORIES

RUTH ARONOFF & GREG PLACONE OCTOBER 23, 2021 Online dating worked its magic for this couple, who met while Greg was working in Columbia and Ruth in Greenville. On the Fourth of July, they met for lunch, and the date stretched all the way past dinner. Fortunately, Greg moved to Greenville, and the couple was engaged two years later.

The proposal took place at home—mid-pandemic—with a feast from Todaro Pizza (owner Chris Todaro is a friend of the couple). Ruth gave Greg an engagement watch, and together, they designed engagement rings with a sustainable jewelry design company from Philadelphia. The ceremony at Greenbrier Farms included traditions from both families, including some Jewish elements and a Pittsburgh Italian-American cookie table at the reception, full of items hand-baked by family members. The wedding gown was made with remnant fabric by Carol Hannah, a friend of Greg’s from high school in Anderson, South Carolina, who makes sustainable hand-made gowns. Food from Fork and Plough and flowers from Laurel Creek Florals, plus a DJ, made for a memorable night. Ruth, assistant professor of geology at Furman University, and Greg, senior associate attorney at Hudson Lambert Parrott Walker, have settled into their new home in Greenville’s West End.—LS

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MOLLIE SAWYER & BRADY TAYLOR DECEMBER 18, 2021 Rain poured the day of Mollie Sawyer and Brady Taylor’s wedding— until one patch cleared up over the Gassaway Mansion just in time for the 6 p.m. ceremony. It was one more just-right moment for Mollie and Brady, who met at church, dated in their teens, and then reconnected.

Their picture-perfect proposal included slow-dancing to “Moon River” on a Lake Robinson dock at sunset, and the outdoor wedding was every bit as picturesque. The Gassaway Mansion provided flowers, catering, and the reception at their elegant venue, and Mollie wore a long-sleeved gown from The Lovely Bride in Atlanta, along with her mother’s veil.

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Photographer PAT OWENS captures wistful images of his native Alabama.

Photograph by Pat Owens

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TB • OUTSIDE THE BOX

ROAD WARRIOR PAT OWENS TRANSLATES THE SOUTH THROUGH HIS CAMERA LENS

by Angie Toole Thompson

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at Owens is a rambler. “When in Alabama,” he confesses, “[I] get up and out the door before the sun rises, and I don’t come back in the door until it is dark.” That’s when Pat, a Greenville-based multimedia artist, works best. By his own account, he likes to “keep the road hot.” On his drives down endless Alabama country roads, Pat collects memories.

Some are his own, others belong to strangers, and still others to the road itself. These memories stare back through the witty and wistful photographs that Pat faithfully captures during his drives down Alabama roads.

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“For over a decade, I have solely photographed in Alabama,” Pat says. Home to generations of his family, it’s the landscape of many of his memories as well. In his childhood days, Pat joined his parents on road trips to visit family in Tuskegee. “The camera was ever-present on these journeys.

My dad would always have a Polaroid in hand or a giant video recorder on his shoulder.” Pat learned, through the lens of a backseat window and the example of his father’s documenting habit, not only to look, but to see what the Alabama landscape had to offer. “It’s those connections to memory and childhood that keep me interested in exploration and photography.”

When he’s not in Alabama getting lost to a whole day of shooting, Pat is knee-deep in the Greenville creative community and beyond. “I have been involved with the Department of Visual Arts at Greenville Technical College in some fashion for 20-plus years, first as a student and the past 14 years as a studio

A sense of melancholy pervades the powerful photographs that chronicle Pat Owens’s exploration of Alabama’s back roads.

manager/gallery assistant,” he says. In addition to managing the studio and gallery, Pat teaches retouching demos, instructs letterpress printing, and shows students how to cut mats and frame their work. “Among other things,” he says. If it’s handson, Pat does it. It’s his dogged devotion to the craft of being an artist that has won his photographs spots in various galleries, journals, and exhibits. “I [am] fortunate to have my work in Looking at Appalachia (a widespread project documenting the diversity of Appalachia as seen by its own people) and the traveling exhibits organized by the director of the project, Roger May.” When you have an artist’s perspective like Pat’s, it’s near impossible to keep it all in. It spills into every corner of life.

Pat doesn’t only photograph, he also works in ceramics, printmaking, and even sewing, having just finished his first quilt. “I like to dabble!” he confesses. On the whole, Pat’s

works echo the rich history of folk art woven through his Deep South muse. His photographs, like his other work, act both as an archival history of a moment in Southern time and a dearly personal love note to the place that made Pat who he is.

“Often the subjects that I choose to photograph are solitary and melancholy,” Pat says. “There is also a sense of loneliness and loss on these journeys . . . I think about family that has passed and the ravages of time itself on my favorite locations.”

His subjects morph from photo to photo like scenes through a window—cemeteries, church signs, fireworks stands. Pat returns to the same subject matter time and again, searching the peeled paint and aged typeface for messages he might have missed before. “I repeatedly travel familiar stretches of highway and reshoot the same subjects, but I am frequently amazed [by] something new.”

See more of Pat Owens’s work at patrickowens.art.

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TB • SHELF LIFE

Photographs (Vivian Howard and This Will Make It Taste Good cover) by Baxter Miller

Spend cold February days buried in a good read recommended by one of our favorite regional writers.

READING FOR JOY NORTH CAROLINA AUTHOR DAVID JOY SPOTLIGHTS HIS FAVORITE BOOKS

by Ashley Warlick • portrait by Paul Mehaffey

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ovelist David Joy is one of our favorite Appalachian writers, for his flinty, soulful characters and his deep reverence for the land they live in. This past fall, we got a glimpse of what these characters might look like on a big screen as filming commenced for Where All Light Tends to Go, starring Billy Bob Thornton and Robin Wright. No matter where you stand on the book-to-movie analogy, it’s exciting to think about stories you love taking on another life. We checked in with David about what he’s been reading lately.

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The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You / by Maurice Ruffin “There are few contemporary writers I consider as important as Maurice Ruffin. I think he’s doing some of the most interesting things with fiction at this moment in American literature. With The Ones Who Don’t Say They Love You we get a gorgeous collection of stories deeply rooted to place.

This is a love song from someone who intimately knows New Orleans. This is the heart of that city exposed.”

We Are Each Other’s Harvest / edited by Natalie Baszile “Quite simply the most beautiful book I picked up in 2021.

From the photographs to the people, the essays, the poetry, the introduction to writers I hadn’t known until now, this book felt essential. What Natalie has pulled together is an American treasure that illuminates the Black rural experience, a reality often overlooked and dismissed.”

Sidecountry / by John Branch “I think John Branch is the most talented sports writer at work. Period. What we get here is a collection of some of his best pieces over the last decade or so. I was particularly happy to see my favorite, ‘Deliverance from 27,000 Feet,’ included in the collection. I still remember the first time I ever read that essay. I still remember that opening line: ‘Five sherpas surrounded the frozen corpse.’ You read a sentence like that and put the book down, you and I aren’t cut from the same cloth.”

Fugitives of the Heart / by William Gay “The first book I ever fell in love with was a book by William Gay, a story collection titled I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down. Few writers have had a greater impact on me. With that said, much of the work that has been published posthumously felt unfinished. That was not the case with this novel. I absolutely devoured Fugitives of the Heart. The language, the characters, the darkness, this book was a stark reminder of how masterful he was on the page.”

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TB • MUSIC

BLUES TRAVELER RISING MUSIC STAR ADIA VICTORIA SINGS OF HER NATIVE ROOTS

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ith blues as her birthright, musician Adia Victoria, a proud Spartanburg, South Carolina, native (who has been living in Nashville since 2010), has infused the atmosphere of Blue Ridge magic into her must-hear third album, A Southern Gothic. Recorded in Paris, France, and Nashville, the songs take you on a sonic travelogue—one replete with both the longing and lauding of the place that shaped her, as well as an exploration of how she had to leave it (for Europe and New York City), all through her stellar songwriting and haunting vocals. She’s a critic’s darling and was the opening act to Jason Isbell’s tour last month.

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Of all the many interviews you’ve done, do you think I might be one of the only people who has actually ever been to Campobello, where you used to live? I’d reckon. I moved from Greenville at the beginning of 2008 to Atlanta, right when the recession started. That was the last time I lived in South Carolina, unfortunately. I’m actually trying to get my way back there.

It’s changed a lot, too, in all those years. A lot of people leave their hometown and they either forget it, or pretend like it didn’t exist or disparage it, and you have written a love letter to it with this album it seems. I feel like my relationship with the South, and especially South Carolina, has been a hard-won one, and as my relationship with myself grows, I’m able to grow in my appreciation for the land that I grew up on, that fed me.

It’s where I first looked around at the world and knew that I wanted to distill it into art. The more honest I’ve become with myself of who am I and where I’m from, it makes me want to turn my gaze back and look more honestly and unflinchingly at where I grew up and where I was born.

Nashville can be a bit like Russian roulette for a musician, but it’s clear that the town has embraced you. The artists you’re playing with, people like Jason Isbell and Margo Price, are on your record. How did that all roll out? One of my saving graces was that I didn’t come here to be a star. I was living in Atlanta before I got here.

“I was fortunate enough that I attended the Fine Arts Center in Greenville. The director at the time, Dr. Fluhrer, was one of the few adults who told me, ‘There is something to you—you are an artist.’”—Adia Victoria

I was working as a telemarketer, a high school dropout . . . I dropped out of Mauldin High School. I was fortunate enough that I attended the Fine Arts Center in Greenville. I studied contemporary ballet there under Jan Woodward and the director at the time, Dr. Fluhrer, was one of the few adults who told me, ‘There is something to you—you are an artist.’ He validated me in a way that I carried with me throughout my twenties.

When I got to Nashville, I got there on a Greyhound bus with a cat and a guitar. I met people through my music. I’m terrible at networking—I’d rather just my art be my calling card. The fact that I’ve met so many amazing people over the course of my decade here has been really gratifying, but I’m glad I got to meet them on my terms in a way that was honest, and it was through us recognizing art in one another.

The cover of A Southern Gothic is a photo of you when you were five years old. Looking at where you are and what you’ve done so far, what would you tell that little five-year-old Adia? My Grandma Betty Ann took of me at my aunt’s house, and that girl knew she had a story to tell. She was confident in it—you can see that in my face. I feel like I lost that along the way, but the only thing that I would tell that little girl would be ‘You were right. You were right, thank you.’

Walk me through your ongoing connection with Paris. It’s been a big part of your life. Paris is a city that I’ve been visiting since I was 18. The last tour that we wrapped before COVID, we were opening up for Calexico and Iron and Wine in Europe, and the final show was in Paris in November of 2019. I have a few collaborators there, and we just went to the studio. I had a book of Eudora Welty short stories, and I just found this song come out of me, which would be the song “My Oh My” on A Southern Gothic. Mason Hickman, who is a fellow South Carolinian and my creative partner and fiancé, and I flew back to the States, and then I decided to go back to Paris on a writing trip from January to February 2020. The plan was to go back in spring and finish it up, and then the pandemic hit, so Mason and I finished the record here in Nashville while sending tracks to our partners in Paris. So this record is as much a love letter to South Carolina as it is to Paris, which has been an artistically fruitful place for me.

What’s harder to learn: French or the guitar? They’re challenging in different ways, but I feel like learning one has helped me with the other, because it forces my brain to think past its limitations, to move in new directions. So I would say that learning French helped me be a better guitar player, and learning guitar helped me be a better French speaker.

With her new album, A Southern Gothic, blues singer/songwriter Adia Victoria takes an unflinching look back at her relationship with the South.

When you think about the idea of strong Southern women, like your mom and your grandma Betty Ann, what have you learned from them?

I’ve watched these women grow older and graduate out of the roles that our society had for women—Black women in the South, especially—and how they found a sense of purpose outside of what they were told they were. They grew to be larger later in life than what they even believed that they could be. So watching them grow old, it’s been an honor to get to know them in a more honest, vulnerable way. As they grow older, they start navigating all these parts of themselves that they did not have access to as younger women. My Grandma Betty Ann, she began painting when my grandfather, who she was married to for 50 years, passed away, and my mother found a new chapter of her life here in Nashville as a community activist and organizer. It allows me to look forward with hope to challenge myself and to remain curious about myself, and to retain a sense of wonder and awe about what I am capable of.

Your song “Magnolia Blues” captures the poignancy of the way you see a magnolia tree. It means something different to you than when most people see it. During the pandemic at my mother’s house in Nashville, I was housebound. Outside of my window there was a magnolia tree that obscures everything else from view, and I was forced to interact with it. I thought for me, growing up in Spartanburg, the magnolia was the place where all the young girls in my neighborhood would gather underneath its shade in the summer and allow ourselves to create worlds and be visionaries and artists and creators. I knew I had a relationship with that tree that had empowered me to become what I am today, and so I wanted to reclaim what the magnolia stood for and also disrupt a lot of Southern iconography and emblems that have stood as a way to whitewash the difficult truths about the dirt of this place.

A lot of the times during the pandemic when I would find myself anxious, I would go walk underneath the magnolia tree barefoot in the backyard, and I would feel that dirt and recenter myself and my Southern identity.

What do you want people to know about the blues? The blues keeps moving. The blues is alive in Southern Black culture today. The blues is not just a lick that Eric Clapton can play on the guitar.

That the blues is Southern Black folks’ greatest contribution to American culture. That the blues can save lives.

Learn more about Adia Victoria and check out upcoming tour dates at adiavictoria.com.

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Lose yourself in a lush getaway at The Loutrel, Charleston’s new luxury boutique hotel.

From the cozy Veranda Lounge to the rooftop terrace, THE LOUTREL offers a verdant coastal stay.

By Kim Graham Photography

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SECRET GARDEN THE LOUTREL OFFERS A QUIET BOUTIQUE HOTEL RETREAT IN CHA RLESTON’S FRENCH QUA RTER

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hotel is like a book: the good ones usher you into another world. The Loutrel, a new, garden-inspired boutique hotel in Charleston’s historic French Quarter, accomplishes this right from my first step into the lobby by systematically engaging the senses.

First, the alluring scent of citrus blooms, tea olive, and

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jasmine in the air (the result of a candle collaboration with famed Charleston candlemaker Candlefish); next, a verdant landscape for the eyes with lush plants, rich jewel tones in the bar, and a vast marsh painting by local artist Linda Fantuzzo; finally, the refreshing Nice to See You swizzle cocktail pressed welcomingly into my hands.

Upstairs, the hotel’s story continues to unfold expertly.

Botanical touches, a nod to Charleston’s flourishing gardens, appear everywhere, from the artisan cocktail program to the plant-dotted rooftop terrace (an ideal spot to finish sipping that welcome cocktail and take in the many steeples punctuating the Holy City’s skyline). Back in my room, a soothing palette of muted blue and gray calls to mind the color of sky meeting sea. My contemplation of the room’s details pauses there as my friend and I dash off to a tour and tasting at High Wire Distillery. The Loutrel’s convenient location near The Battery, just a few blocks from King Street, makes it easy to access Charleston’s highlights, whether you have shopping, eating, or exploring in mind.

We follow our High Wire tasting with a stop at The Ordinary for rum cocktails and fresh, inventive seafood, including a lively dish of pickled littleneck clams featuring an electric combination of lemongrass, coconut milk, and radicchio. Upon our return to the hotel, we linger in the Veranda Lounge—dark and cozy at nightfall—for a glass of wine and a shared snack before bed.

What do two tired mom friends who have spent the last year waking up all night with their respective babies want from a weekend getaway? Just that—to get away, and The Loutrel’s

Photographs (The Loutrel) by Kim Graham; (Gibbes Museum)

by Brennan Wesley, courtesy of the Gibbes Museum; (Wild Common) by Jonathan Boneck

A hotel is like a good book; the good ones usher you into another world.

Photographs (The Loutrel) by Kim Graham; (Gibbes Museum)

by Brennan Wesley, courtesy of the Gibbes Museum; (Wild Common) by Jonathan Boneck

Charming as a Charleston garden, The Loutrel’s tranquil accommodations (opposite and below) are conveniently located near attractions such as the Gibbes Museum (left) and can’t-miss restaurants like Wild Common (right).

quiet, sophisticated comforts make escaping easy. I’m not sure if I should credit the California king bed, crisp Matouk linens, or small-batch biscotti that come with turndown service, but I sleep deeper and longer than I have in months.

Fortified by the hotel’s European-style breakfast, we embark on a day of shopping, exploring, and reacquainting ourselves with Charleston. The highlight is a slow tour through the Gibbes Museum of Art, an excellent, tightly curated museum focused on historic and contemporary American art that incorporates the story of Charleston. Sunset viewing from The Loutrel’s rooftop terrace makes a wonderful wind-down, but our dinner reservation at Wild Common beckons. On our final morning, we wake up in time for a beautiful run along the waterfront, and then rehydrate with chilled Les Héspérides nectars from the wellstocked mezzanine clubroom. At last, checkout time approaches, and I feel like I do when I reach the last pages of a captivating book: wistful, grateful, and revitalized by the experience.

61 State St, Charleston. (843) 872-9600, theloutrel.com.

Rooms start at $239, European-style breakfast included.

CHARLESTON WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS High Wire Distillery

Proudly billed as “Charleston’s first distillery since Prohibition,” High Wire produces nationally renowned small-batch spirits from locally grown ingredients, such as artisan grains and heirloom corn.

Go behind the bar—way, way behind the bar— with the distillery’s fun, informative tour and tasting.

311 Huger St, (843) 7554664, highwiredistilling. squarespace.com

The Ordinary

James Beard Award– winning chef Mike Lata helped put Charleston’s culinary scene on the map, and you’ll understand why once you taste the delicious offerings at his seafood-focused spot. For the most fun, snag a seat at the bar if you can.

544 King St. (843) 4147060, eattheordinary.com

The Gibbes Museum of Art

Spend a few thoughtful hours in this stunning small museum sharing vibrant past and present perspectives on Charleston and the

South. Don’t miss Patrick Dougherty’s breathtaking Betwixt and Between installation.

135 Meeting St. (843) 7222706, gibbesmuseum.org

WILD COMMON

With a focus on hyperlocal cuisine and customized menus, this culinary gem features private dining and chef-driven tasting experiences.

103 Spring St. (843) 817-7311, wildcommoncharleston.com

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ESCAPE • FIELD GUIDE Beyond the ski trails, regional mountain resorts offer myriad winter activities, including iceskating, snowboarding, and snow tubing.

Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain, NC

Perched at a peak elevation of 5,506 feet near the town of Banner Elk, Beech Mountain Resort ranks as the highest ski area (but not the highest mountain) east of the Rockies. On the slopes, 95 skiable acres encompass 8 lifts and 17 ski trails— some of which accommodate night skiing with upgraded LED lighting. A new park-like plaza in the village at the base of the slopes provides space for socializing, complete with an outdoor pavilion dotted with fire pits. Along with several restaurants, the resort includes the Beech Mountain Brewing Company, featuring beer made on-site and a casual menu of burgers and sandwiches. Atop the mountain, 5506’ Skybar (open winter and summer) serves up food, cocktails, and spectacular views in a glassed-in roundhouse.

1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy, Beech Mountain, NC. (828) 3872011, beechmountainresort.com

Massanutten Resort, Massanutten, VA

DOWNHILL RUN EMBRACE THE BEST OF WINTER OUTDOORS AT SKI RESORTS AROUND THE REGION

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s the chill of February sweeps down the East Coast, the pleasures of winter excite powder-hounds anxious to test their skills on steep snow-covered slopes. At drivable distances from the Upstate, mountain resorts from Virginia to Tennessee welcome an avalanche of skiers from December through March.

Whether you’re planning to spend your time on the bunny hills or the black slopes, these regional ski resorts have the inside edge, with everything you need from lessons and equipment to cozy lounges for après-ski libations.

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Massanutten, set on 6,000 lofty acres (2,922 feet elevation) in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, lays claim to having the longest vertical drop—1,100 feet—of any ski area in Virginia. Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, the resort envelops 70 skiable acres cut by 14 ski runs—including a dedicated learner’s area—and serviced by 7 lifts. The resort’s full-service spa is the place to go to soothe any muscle aches from all that skiing and snowboarding. Bring your adventurous friends along, even if they don’t ski; Massanutten also offers facilities for hiking, ice skating, mountain biking, and ziplining.

When you tire of the cold, warm up at the indoor section of Massanutten Water Park, where the air and water temperature both hover around 82 degrees.

1822 Resort Dr, Massanutten, VA. (540) 289-9441, massresort.com

Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, TN

On the edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Ober Gatlinburg is the highest ski resort in Tennessee, towering to a summit of 3,300 feet. To save visitors the precarious drive up Mount Harrison, the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway ferries passengers from downtown Gatlinburg just over two miles to the ski area, which features 10 trails and 4 chairlifts (including two quad lifts), as well as areas for snowboarding and snow tubing. Shops at Ober on the mountain offer everything from beer mugs and children’s toys to ski apparel, while seven eateries cater to different palates.

Head to Seasons for hand-cut steaks and grilled entrées, plus a panorama of the Smoky Mountains. For après-ski refreshment, join revelers at the Loft Lounge for beer, wine, and fine spirits.

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After starting with sustainable flip-flops, Cooks Flips now offers a line of handsome backpacks, totes, and more; for the story, turn to page 52.

Artisan maker John Walker of COOKS FLIPS expands his field accessories.

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LEATHER BOUND SUSTA INA BLE FLIP-FLOP M A KER JOHN WA LKER EXTENDS HIS COOKS FLIPS BR A ND W ITH A LINE OF CR A F TED FIELD BAGS

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VINTAGE CAMO GALAXY BAG

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As a lifelong sportsman, Cooks Flips owner John Walker (center) understands what’s essential in a good field bag. Accessibility, durability, and storage were key in the design of the Bomber Bag (left). With its natural-toned leather, cotton canvas, and marinegrade zippers, it’s built to wear well for whatever adventure. Sustainability remains a key focus for the flip-flop guru.

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“With bags, it’s a lot easier to get away from synthetic materials,” Walker says.

“I’ve tried to eliminate all plastic parts. In theory, nothing can break.—John Walker

Beach Creek Crossbody Burn Bag: Made for work and play, this easy-clean leather crossbody bag has interior pockets for your laptop and your bottle of vino. Vintage Camo Galaxy Bag: Designed for all on-the-go needs, this bag, made with natural-toned leather and cotton canvas, was built to hold galaxies.

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Cream labradorite macramé cuff, $110, from Anthropoloca; for more, turn to page 56.

Intricate details shine in the macramé pieces of jewelry line ANTHROPOLOCA.

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KNOT BY KNOT M ACR A MÉ A ND META L UNITE IN V IBR A NT, UNIQUE PIECES BY A NTHROPOLOCA

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or self-taught artist Jessica Wilson-Thille, it all starts with a simple thread. Specializing in metal and macramé, Jessica’s jewelry journey began during her travels in South America, where the intricate jewelry designs of local street artisans captivated her.

Learning the trade, Jessica became an artisan herself, selling her wares to support further adventures. Years later, she continues to craft with wonder at heart through her Greenville-based business, Anthropoloca.

From fluorescent earrings to macramé cuffs, her works catch the eye with their vibrancy and unique design. But for Jessica, it’s the connections that matter: “My work is founded in the belief that art and creation not only empower us, but connect us to each other through the stories we weave and share.”

Find Anthropoloca locally at Custard Boutique, or online at anthropoloca.com.

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Combining her creative knot-tying skills with metals and precious stones, Jessica Wilson-Thille crafts intricate macramé pieces, like the medium cream labradorite cuff (opposite, left) and the Goddess statement necklace (above).

Jewelry details (clockwise from top): Arc macramé earrings, $44; domed crescent brass necklace with onyx, $68; Sirena macramé necklace with Dalmatian jasper, $115; large macramé cream labradorite cuff, $125; Goddess macramé statement necklace, $125; crescent patina earrings with triangle dangle, $95; OOAK metal and macramé statement necklace with labradorite, $275; patina crescent moon necklace with rutilated quartz, $64; large macramé teal labradorite cuff, $125; OOAK macramé labradorite cuff, $125; Goddess hoop hunter necklace, $68

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Urban Digs

Highly curated and treasure-filled, Urban Digs is designed for those who love one-of-a-kind greenery. Inside this fun and welcoming shop, you’ll find healthy, happy plants in stunning vessels, artful home décor and irresistible gifts, and nature-inspired collectibles. Make time to get blissfully lost inside before popping next door for a glass of wine at The Community Tap. 215 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville. urbandigsgreenville.com

Aligned with Nature

GREEN SPACE

A hidden gem of Greer that will make plant lovers rejoice, Aligned with Nature boasts a well-stocked shop (including plenty of goodies that don’t need watering, like artwork and kitchen accessories). Not up to browsing in-person? Their online selection is easy to navigate, too. Need a little help with your plantscaping? Their expert team offers interior plant decorating services as well— no green thumb needed.

309 Pelham St, Greer. alignedwithnaturesc.com

THESE MUST-SEE PL A NT SHOPS A RE BIG ON GREENERY A ND GOOD CHEER

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lants sow happiness. They teach us patience. And they’re awfully fun to shop for, especially when the days are dreary and dark, and something as simple as an asparagus fern in the corner helps us smile and breathe a little deeper. We’ve rounded up a handful of our favorite locally owned shops and popups to offer a dose of green medicine.

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Add life to your home’s interior with a touch of green—in the form of leafy plants.

Springing up like tulips with color and good cheer, La Flora is a sought-after pop-up shop and online store quickly growing a dedicated following. You’ll often be greeted by the shop’s adorable welcome committee—Pomeranians Niko and Rosie—at festivals and markets around the Upstate. Another unique service La Flora offers is a monthly plant-care service, like a wellness subscription for your green roommates.

Pop-up locations vary. laflorastore.com

Savereign

If the plants at Savereign are thriving, you can bet it’s due in part to the warm and welcoming vibes at this sweet spot in the Village of West Greenville. Tucked between fun, eclectic restaurants and boutiques, you’ll find a stunning variety of shinygreen elephant ears, ceilingtickling palms, and flirtatious vines. The yummy Filipino snacks and enthusiastic staff?

A very serious cherry on top.

1256 Pendleton St, Ste B, Greenville. savereignplants.

Roots

An iconic fixture of the Augusta Road area, Roots is a plant-packed microparadise full of detailed, artful décor and fascinating varietals. Expect to be greeted by a chorus of tweets from the massive birdcage inside before setting off on an adventure exploring the dozens of colorful containers, mischievous suspended plants, and pot-your-own arrangements. Pro tip: the outdoor space is a must-see.

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GOING POSTAL THE M A N A MPS UP HIS GI V ING GA ME

by Steven Tingle

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or Valentine’s Day one year, my dad gave my mom a massage table. I was about thirteen at the time, and I watched this slowmotion car wreck occur right before my eyes. We were sitting in the living room, and after my mom read the card my dad had given her, he jumped up and stepped out into the garage. A moment later, he returned carrying a folded wooden table with a purple padded top. As he opened up the contraption and extended its legs, my mom’s neck turned a dark shade of red. He actually said “Ta-da!” when he’d finished, and that’s when my mom lost it. She stood up and growled something about hating massages and accused my dad of buying the table so she could massage him. When she stormed out of the room, my dad looked at me and shrugged. Roses, I thought. Always go with roses.

My dad was never a good gift giver, and he thought most giftgiving occasions, like Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and even anniversaries and birthdays, were plots schemed up by the greetingcard industry in order to move product. My mom came to expect disappointing gifts from my dad: the fountain pen, the travel steamer, the set of super-absorbent coasters. “You shouldn’t have,” she would say before unwrapping what she knew was another box of pears from Harry & David.

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I somehow inherited my dad’s talent for mindless giving.

Flowers and spa gift cards are my normal go-tos. I realize these gifts are not romantic or charming, but they are safe, and, to use a word my dad often used to describe his gifts, adequate. My wife, Jess, has come to terms with my lack of imagination. A couple of weeks before her birthday or Christmas, she will email me links to items she wants. “Just in case you need some ideas,” the subject line always reads.

But on Christmas morning this past year I was ready. Mixed in with the presents purchased from Jess’s email lists was a small box tucked far back under the tree. When Jess finally unwrapped it, her eyes filled with tears. The box contained a dozen vintage postcards from places we’d visited together along with a small antique frame in which to display them. I’d scoured the Internet for a month to find the perfect cards from just the right places.

It was a sentimental bull’s-eye, and as Jess embraced me, I experienced an emotion I’m not used to—pride. But suddenly another feeling came over me: anxiety. I’d raised the bar and wondered how I would ever keep it up.

Steven Tingle is the author of Graveyard Fields and is the monthly contributor to this column. Find more at steventingle.com.

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THERE’S ALWAYS PARIS A WR ITER, MOM, A ND W IFE REACQUA INTS HERSELF W ITH FOREIGN BEAUT Y

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he text blinked my phone awake as I washed the dinner dishes. “I booked my flight!”

My stomach hit the kitchen floor. Oh dang, I thought.

We’re really doing this.

Over the past five years, my friends Julie and Emily poured their talents and time into hosting artist retreats in Europe, with lucky me tagging along when I could to cook. Weeks would brim with flower-arranging, landscapepainting, lingering over meals: the stuff of dreams (and hard work). 2020 stifled much, including our Italy retreat, leaving us stateside and stagnant. So when last fall breezed in with lower COVID cases, countries opening up, and the tantalizing low prices of airfare, the three of us couldn’t help scheming a Paris trip. Not for work, but just for us, just for fun. What if?

A dreamer to the core, I’m willing to allow an idea to billow around, iridescent and huge, never popping against the walls of reality. But Julie’s text meant business. This trip was happening.

My insides crackled with the hollow tang of anxiety.

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After two years of shutdown, virtual school, Zoom, and the unknown, my entire being feels a little foreign. The edges of my world shrunk. Could I still do this—travel alone, leave my kids and husband for an entire week, navigate another language?

We live like this, don’t we? We make ourselves and our worlds small to create some feeling of safety and ease and control in our lives. We tell ourselves stories beginning with “can’t” and “shouldn’t.” Maybe, especially in the South, it’s easier to define oneself by families, beliefs, neighborhoods— by status. Where do you work? Where do you live? Are your kids on swim team? There’s a longing to pull our communities tight around our shoulders, a blanket of comfortable control.

We cocoon into ourselves forgetting to look up and around at how varied and wild and huge this world really is.

I unearthed my passport, relieved it hadn’t expired.

“Allons-y!” I texted back. Let’s go.

It’s not a great time to travel, or even very safe. I got a booster shot a week before I left, stocked up on masks, and took a test before leaving. As a mother of two, I made charts—charts!—communicating everything from carpools to meals to after-school activities. I filled our freezer with food.

I whittled my wardrobe down to what would fit in a carryon bag. I cried the whole way home after dropping my kids off at school. My shoulders didn’t relax until the seatbelt sign went off over Newark. Maybe I’m not meant for this, I think. This is supposed to be fun and exciting.

If you want to feel uncomfortable, misunderstood, like a permanent outsider, and the butt of more than a few jokes, go to Paris.

Yes, Paris is a dreamboat of a destination, a pastel meringue of beauty and surprise. The chance to go on a trip (on a whim of all things) is a capital-P privilege. But a foreign country stretches and humbles and challenges. That’s why I wanted to go—to remind myself that I can navigate all the tiny obstacles that make travel so tedious and so worth it. I wanted to wake up.

Because here’s what I know: when you travel, you don’t meet the other cooler, European version of yourself upon taxiing to the gate. Parisienne Beth didn’t stop off the train at Gare du Norde, fluent and sophisticated, brave and bold.

Beth from Greenville, South Carolina, did, albeit wearing more black. I met myself in Paris: bumbling, uncool, capable me. I’m not glamorous, well-dressed, or well-spoken.

Sometimes when I’m excited or nervous, I talk too loud or make a dumb joke or accidentally record a 45-minute video of a ceiling during the fanciest meal I’ll ever eat in my entire life. I was holding a crystal coupe of real Champagne while wearing a dress from Target.

Travel doesn’t make you new, rather the opposite. With new perspective, home becomes closer than ever. Faces from Greenville rise out of a crowd coming out of the metro— but here where they couldn’t possibly be. I film the rushing waters of the Seine flowing under a stone bridge, think of

That’s why I wanted to go—to remind myself that I can navigate all the tiny obstacles that make travel so tedious and so worth it.

For writer Beth Brown Ables, ”Travel doesn’t make you new, rather the opposite. With new perspective, home becomes closer than ever.”

my husband and ache to have him beside me. Aggie, the bookstore cat at Shakespeare and Company, makes biscuits on my lap while I write. “Silas would love this,” I scribble on a page of my journal. I buy a pink marzipan pig at a patisserie, knowing how much my mom always loved them. A woman in a café rolls her own cigarette, bored and beautiful, her red lipstick perfect, her motions practiced and sophisticated.

Thank you, Paris, for being Paris. My entire life seems to be both far away and closer than ever—the entire world so large, so connected.

Maybe we can’t all travel right now. But the world is waiting for us when we can. Sometimes I drive to school pickup a different way just to break some of these well-worn paths in my brain, to shake things up a bit. I’ll write in a different room of the house. These micro changes might be all we have for this season, but as I write this in an apartment with a creperie downstairs and a metro stop around the corner, the world is still here, waiting for you, waiting to transform and teach and shake us up a little. In the best ways. À bientôt, Paris. Until next time.

Dream Weaver

by STEPHANIE TROTTER

photography by PAUL MEHAFFEY

Exploring her Native American roots opens a portal for Nancy Basket to grow into a celebrated storyteller, fiber artist, and educator

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A native of Washington, Nancy Basket found her soul’s calling when she followed her dreams south to Cherokee lands.

S Shhh. Be patient and wait. The dream will reveal itself. It may deliver a glimpse of the future. It may deliver a piece of art. It may deliver life’s purpose.

Artist and educator Nancy Basket has mined her dreams to discover all three and embody her destiny. “I’ve always been led by dreams, and visions, and inklings, and I follow them,” the Walhalla resident confides.

“It’s intuitive. It doesn’t make sense to anyone else. I don’t care what other people say. I know what I need to do. I see it in my dreams.”

The master storyteller opens her 100-year-old home on East Main Street six days a week, to share her passion for one of the South’s oldest, rural art forms, as well as her creations made from the region’s century-old conqueror: kudzu.

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As the oldest of four, growing up in Yakima, Washington, Nancy recognized she was different.

“I never fit in,” the 69-year-old reveals. “My mom called me an old soul when I was born. I’ve always known things. I was always a teacher.” Alone with her dreams and visions, the budding artist gravitated to the outdoors, navigating her way through the valley filled with apple orchards and wineries. She’d scan the horizon for its bounty, harvesting the land for art supplies to use for crafting and painting.

A favorite pastime was picking weeds to make still-life arrangements.

Her mother’s German sensibilities contrasted with her father’s Cherokee bloodlines. From a very young age, she recalls asking a lot of questions about her “native roots.” Raised Presbyterian, she looked beyond to The Creator and learned more about her father’s ancestors. Her soul yearned to make a connection with who she felt she really was. “I’ve always been very independent,” she explains. “The more I heard about my dad’s Indian heritage, I knew that’s who I’ve been all my life. I’ve got to tap into that spirit.”

A true metamorphosis began in 1981 when a friend taught her how to coil baskets from pine needles. Nancy remembers, “When I started doing the baskets, I thought, ‘I’ve got to go back. I’ve got to go back to the ancient homeland.’” The South was calling.

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Against her family’s practicality, Nancy eventually made her way to the Carolinas. “I’ve always been driven. It’s part of my medicine,” she says. “I wanted to learn true history and learn from the Elders.

They’ve taught me a lot of different things.” She vividly recalls her first visit to Cherokee, North Carolina. “Oh my gosh! I got shivers,” she admits. “I thought, ‘I’ve been here before; I know this place.’ When I was on the Blue Ridge Parkway, I had to pull over. I was overwhelmed because the view I saw was what I dreamed about as a kid. It was the exact same place.”

She settled in Union, South Carolina, scavenging the Sandhills for longleaf pine needles and learning to make natural Cherokee dyes. Her baskets took on all shapes, sizes, and designs. She even crafted large frames from pine needles to showcase her artwork. All the while, she channeled her third great-grandmother on her father’s side, Margaret Basket. “Artistic skills skipped a few generations in my family,” she shares with a laugh.

“I believe in epigenetics. You might not get that with this grandmother, but back aways, there are gifts that are given. It’s not metaphysics now; it’s not ‘woo-woo.’

It’s science. I love when science and art and religions can kind of get caught up and agree.”

The more she learned and created, the more everyone agreed that Nancy’s art was unique and prime for utilizing the large, green blanket canvassing the South.

The Journey

The Vine’s Story “I’ll never forget seeing kudzu for the first time,” she reveals. “You couldn’t miss it. I saw it immediately and asked, ‘What’s that green stuff growing everywhere?’” Union was hosting a Kudzu Festival, and organizers asked her to make some kudzu baskets. “Oh, that’s where I learned my first story,” the artist admits with dismay. Her kudzu baskets had fallen apart within four days, so she returned to the place where she’d ripped up the plants. “I apologized [to the land],” she says. “I said, ‘I’m a Yankee. I’ve come South. I’ve done things too quickly.

I’m going to sit here. Tell me how to use you.’ I actually waited for a very long time, and then I heard in my mind, ‘Leave the trees alone. Use kudzu leaves for paper.’” She questioned what she’d heard, as she was a basket maker, not a paper producer. But she obeyed the voice and vision.

“Making kudzu paper has literally been feeding my family ever since,” she confesses. “And that was 1989.”

Believed to predate pottery as the oldest craft in the world, the art of basketry dates back 10,000–12,000 years. Plant fibers provided the materials for these vessels, which were created out of necessity to store, transport, and gather food and other items.

Varying according to traditions and cultures in different parts of the world, construction methods include coiling, weaving, knotting, looping, plaiting, and twining.

The Art In 1996, Nancy relocated to the Upstate. Her Walhalla home also serves as her Kudzu Kabin Designs art gallery, every inch showcasing pine-needle baskets, masks, and frames, as well as kudzu cards, lamps, and free-form sculptures. Uktena, a crystal-studded Cherokee serpent, hangs overhead ready to take on Thunder Bird, a kudzu and driftwood masterpiece. “I dreamed where to get Thunder Bird’s leg in the Chattooga River,” she recalls.

“The next morning, there it was on the banks. And I said, ‘Hey Creator, thanks! Where’s the other leg?’ I ended up having to have a friend make it with a chainsaw.”

Every day, she channels new inspiration inside her 100-year-old barn on the back of the property. Originally a home to cows, the structure now houses stainedglass windows, a wood-burning stove, and cozy cane furniture. Drying lines, blenders, and bales of split kudzu vines await a surge of creativity.

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“I love the basket-making, but the paper items sell so much quicker and faster,” she explains. “I can put days into baskets, but only people who are really wealthy can buy those, and I’m not going to be an elite artist.

That’s why I enjoy making the smaller pieces.”

In addition to her home gallery, her pieces are available for purchase in shops from Bishopville to Asheville, Walterboro to Walhalla. Her baskets, with even, tight stitching, and her free-form kudzu pieces have also caught eyes across the nation. The Pittsburgh Zoo commissioned nine, five-footwide kudzu chandeliers, and her architectural work hangs from the ceiling inside a Las Vegas restaurant. Even Hollywood has tapped her skills to provide set pieces for Last of the Mohicans and Young Indiana Jones.

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Nancy harvests the natural world to weave her magic into items from kudzu paper (above left and opposite right) to an enchanting array of pine-needle and kudzu-vine baskets.

We dare you to drive five minutes beyond the city limits and not spy a patch of kudzu. Pueraria montana may be its scientific name, but we call it what it is: the vine that ate the South. The year: 1876.

The Asian plant, which is a member of the pea family, arrived stateside to make an appearance at the World’s Fair Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. The hope was farmers could use it to feed livestock.

The novelty wore off when croppers discovered it could take years to establish, was impossible to harvest and couldn’t sustain grazing cows and horses. The three-leaflet leaves could have died right there on the vine, but after the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, the Soil Conservation Service promoted propagation of kudzu and the planting of 500,000 acres across the Southeast. Kudzu may not have originated in the South, but like grits, sweet tea, and magnolia trees, it’s sunk its roots deep into the cultural landscape.

In the winter cold of the barn, Nancy mentions her fingers don’t move as quickly as they once did. She rotates between projects large and small to prevent arthritis from taking root. She’s looking to the future. “When my fingers won’t work anymore, I can still talk,” she predicts. The mother of six children already has spent much of her life talking in classrooms, instructing as an artist in education through the South Carolina Arts Commission and the National Indian Education Association—as well as in private schools . . . even pow wows.

She’s dedicated to sharing her basketry skills with others, while telling “Native American stories of respect” to all who will listen, including members of the Catawba Nation. “It’s really important to be with the kids and let them know something from nature,” she shares. “To see a real native person. We can be lighter, darker. You can’t tell a real native person walking down the street.”

She’s committed to passing down traditions she spent decades learning. “I love the pine baskets,” she confides. “They’re full of bright lights like the stars. That’s a Cherokee story.” She launches into a tale of seven boys playing stick ball, who don’t respect their mothers.

They wind up floating away from Earth, to create the star cluster many call The Pleiades. “If you don’t put the stories into the practice of your life, you’re not going to get anywhere,” she instructs.

Her youngest daughter, Joleen, likes to make baskets, and Nancy’s left some of her patterns in books. “I know I won’t live forever,” she says, deep in thought. “I’ve taught so many people. I will teach as much as I can to the people who will be here to carry it on longer. I pray that I can leave some of the stories with the kids who have grown up to be the teachers. They’ll remember and carry on the stories. People won’t know who I am, but they’ll give credit back to where it’s due—back to the Elders.”

And also to a West Coast artist, committed to finding her identity and heritage, cemented in the South.

Tomorrow’s Dream

“I love the pine baskets,” she confides.

“They’re full of bright lights like the stars.

That’s a Cherokee story.” —Nancy basket

Kudzu Kabin Designs is open Mon–Sat, 10am–4pm, at 1105 E Main St, Walhalla, but Nancy says it’s best to call first at (864) 718-8864. (She might be out harvesting kudzu.) You can also find some of her pieces at Sunni Ann Rustic Shop in Walhalla and Marquee Asheville in Asheville, NC.

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What’s your why? Is it drawing or singing? Maybe you want to try a sport, program a robot, or use your gifts to give back. Maybe it’s something you’ve yet to imagine. At CCES, students will find they are part of a welcoming, loving, and supportive community that encourages them to be curious, try new things, and to discover their own, unique why.

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End your meal on a sunny note with an immune-boosting dose of winter citrus. For the recipe, turn to page 79.

Eye-popping BLOOD ORANGE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE brightens any dessert table.

Photograph by Jivan Davé

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E D • ON THE BURNER

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Sweet Shop

After building a customer base in their original location, Woodside Bistro coowners Ken Frazier and Austyn McGroarty moved down the road in early December to an expansive space in the renovated Lofts at Woodside Mill. Large casement windows, high ceilings, and white walls hung with local artwork fabricate an inviting ambience, while the spacious kitchen includes what Frazier calls “shiny new toys” that allow him and McGroarty to revamp the dinner menu with such offerings as mussels with bowtie pasta in a Sherry and tomato broth (below) and a bone-in ribeye with truffle butter. With the help of caterer Southern Libations, they’ve also launched a new bar program. Fans of the bistro’s irresistible French Dip sando will be relieved to know it’s staying on the lunch menu.—M. Linda Lee Woodside Bistro, E Fifth St, Unit 5, Greenville. (864) 438-1333, woodsidebistro.com

EVENT

A Southern Remedy Don’t wait until September for a taste of Euphoria. Cozy up at the Old Cigar Warehouse with crafted cocktails courtesy of Beam Suntory and food by some of your favorite local chefs (Adam Hayes, Craig Kuhns, Steven Musolf, Wilbert Sauceda, to name just a few). Of course, there will be music—in this case toe-tapping tunes by JAVA Entertainment.—MLL

Chocolate lovers in Anderson have been frequenting David Saidat’s CocoBon Chocolatier on Main Street since 2015. Now Simpsonville can share the love, as Saidat (below) expanded his passion for chocolate in late November to a charming storefront in the restored 1899 Burdette Central building. Inside, two display cases tempt with a collection of caramels on the left and a mouthwatering selection of flavored bonbons and truffles on the right. Their most popular bonbon and a national prize winner is the Double Shot Latte, a dark-chocolate center infused with local coffee and robed in white chocolate. Go ahead, give into that sweet craving—Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.—MLL CocoBon Chocolatier, 105 SE Main St, Simpsonville. (864) 757-9024, cocobonchocolatier.com

Thurs, Feb 24, 7–10pm. $60.

Old Cigar Warehouse, 912B S Main St, Greenville. (864) 6170231, euphoriagreenville.com

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Cozy up at Old Cigar Warehouse for crafted cocktails and food by local chefs.

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Hot Little Supper at Oak Hill Café

Owner of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit shop in Charleston, Chef Carrie Morey is famous for her biscuits across the South. Recipes from Morey’s new cookbook, Hot Little Suppers, will be featured at this multi-course dinner, courtesy of Morey herself and Oak Hill’s chef, David Porras. Tickets include a copy of the cookbook and a box of 30 biscuits.—MLL Wed, Feb 10, 5pm. $125.

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E D • CITY DISH Hoke, Lucy, and Jesse Fuduric help their parents, Joseph and Erin, package and serve tasty breakfast tacos at family-run pop-up, Bracos.

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f the family that plays together, stays together, what about the family that launches a business together?

When the Fuduric family introduced Bracos, a breakfast taco pop-up, to Greenville in early 2021, it was just another in a series of family adventures. Simple breakfast tacos had been their weekend tradition since they fell in love with the grab-and-go concept on a ski trip, but the pandemic gave them a chance to take their tacos beyond the breakfast table. “We love to travel,

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Bracos’ short but sweet menu of simple, foilwrapped breakfast tacos brightens any weekend morning.

The best way to get your hands on a breakfast taco from Bracos is to follow their Instagram account (@bracosgvl), where the family announces the dates and locations of upcoming pop-ups.

so all that time staying home got our creative juices flowing about what we could do together,” says Joseph Fuduric, the father and lead cook behind Bracos.

Bracos tacos are as simple as the foil-wrapped skilodge editions that first inspired the Fudurics. Designed to be inexpensive and easy to grab on the way to a weekend adventure, the tasty bracos feature winning combinations of basic ingredients: eggs, bacon, cheese, beans, and so on. In a pandemic pivot of their own, Ryan and Chrissy McCrary added commercial kitchen equipment to their Greenville coffeeshop, Mountain Goat, and allowed their friends the Fudurics to use it as a home base for the first Bracos offering. “We’ve dreamed about selling breakfast tacos for a while, but the popup model is a great, low-risk way to test if the idea has traction,” says Fuduric.

Saturday pop-ups at Mountain Goat made a splash in the community and propelled Bracos to a regular spot at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market through the summer.

From all-hands-on-deck pico de gallo prep sessions to actually preparing and serving the breakfast tacos, Bracos has been a family affair from the beginning.

Joseph, a commercial real estate broker by day, handles the majority of the cooking; his wife, Erin, the co-owner of local boutique Given, assists in the prep; and their three children, Lucy, Jesse, and Hoke, package and serve orders. “The best thing about Bracos is how it’s brought our family together,” Lucy says.

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Power through February’s dreary days with a jeweled blood orange cake spotlighting winter citrus.

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y friend has a nickname for February, and it’s not a nice one. February is a hard month. The magic of the holidays has long faded; the motivated vigor of New Year’s resolutions has slackened; and winter’s coldest, dreariest days all seem to arrive at once. What we need is a two-pronged survival strategy: lean into winter and look for the cheat codes.

No matter how weary of cold gray days you are by this point, you can’t make the calendar fly any faster. Instead, this is your moment for maximum cozy. Build lots of fires. Try new soup recipes every week. Eat the soup with warm, crusty bread—along with all the other comforting carbs that call to us in the cold months. Do go outside and move your body (you’ll feel better), but dress for the weather so you won’t be miserable while you’re doing it.

When all of that is in place, embrace winter’s built-in cheat codes. Black History Month is one—a joyful chance to learn or celebrate something new. Valentine’s Day, that complicated, commercialized holiday, can be another if you view it as an opportunity to honor all the ways love shows up in your life.

And that brings us to citrus, nature’s gift of sunshine, no matter the forecast. In addition to being packed with immune-boosting nutrients (a bonus in flu season), the bright, floral zing of citrus wakes up stodgy winter diets and brings color just when we can’t take any more gray and brown.

You can practice both parts of February’s survival strategy with a simple blood orange upside-down cake. The cake bakes up puffy and golden, but when you flip it over, you reveal a vibrant jeweled top, tiled with ruby wheels of blood oranges. Every slice is a reminder that brighter days are coming.

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BLOOD ORANGE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE INGREDIENTS: For the cake 1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup sugar 1 ½ tsp. orange zest 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ cup sour cream, at room temperature For the blood orange topping 4 to 5 blood oranges 4 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted ½ cup sugar 1 Tbs. dark rum (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush an 8-inch round cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with butter. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

2. In a mixer, beat butter with sugar and zest on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and sour cream, scraping down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture.

3. Slice the ends off each blood orange and then cut away the peel, following the curve of the fruit to remove the white pith. Slice peeled oranges crosswise into ¼-inch-thick wheels, making sure to remove any seeds. In a small bowl, stir together butter, sugar, and rum, if using. Pour and spread mixture over bottom of prepared cake pan. Arrange sliced citrus over it in a tight, slightly overlapping even layer.

The cake bakes up puffy and golden, but when you flip it over, you reveal a vibrant jeweled top, tiled with ruby wheels of blood oranges.

4. Carefully spread cake batter over citrus (it will be thick). Bake until cake is golden and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.

Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool for 30 minutes. Invert onto a cake plate and serve warm or at room temperature.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Burrow The comfort of a home-cooked meal, plus the ease of an elevated dining experience: the newest restaurant from Josh Beeby of Barley’s and Trappe Door fame does it all.

A cozy setting encourages conversation and gathering, while artful dishes and cocktails serve a sense of indulgence. You can’t miss with the chargrilled octopus or the whiskey sour. $$, D, SBR. 2017A Augusta St. (864)

412-8677, theburrowgville.com

N E W CAMP Tucked into one of the “jewel box” spaces on Camperdown Plaza, CAMP is the newest venture from the Table 301 group.

The menu, designed by executive chef Drew Erickson, sparkles with regional American small plates—Wagyu beef corndog, Yucatán-style pork tostadas, stuffed calamari—reimagined with twists inspired by the four years Erickson spent working with über-chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in California.

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

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

609-4249, forkandplough.com

Foxcroft Wine Co. Charlotte-based Foxcroft Wine Co. transformed the West End space vacated

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

GB&D The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this joint. Locally sourced dishes of American favorites—like the killer burger on a house-made brioche bun—star at lunch. Check out the extended menu at dinner, which features an impressive repertoire of creative dishes, from its new location at The Commons. $$-$$$, L, D,

SBR. 147 Welborn St, Ste B1. (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–

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

Lazy Goat The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé or the famous fried goat cheese with pistachio dust, pepper, and vanilla honey (above). For a unique entrée, try the Duck, Duck Goat flatbread with duck confit, drunken goat cheese, sunnyside-up egg, arugula, caramelized onions, sour cherries, and sour cherry vinaigrette. $$-$$$, L (Fri–Sun), D. 170 River Pl. (864) 679-5299, thelazygoat.com

Northampton Wine + Dine Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar, where elegant bar bites accompany wines by the glass or bottle. Or, stay for dinner and select from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game.

The outdoor patio is a relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$, L, D. 211-A E Broad St. (864) 271-3919, northamptonwineanddine.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(864) 283-0940, reids.com

Restaurant 17 Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss. The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes from Executive Chef Haydn Shaak (formerly of The Cliffs) like the wood-fired octopus with pine nut romesco, baby beets, and

Georgia olive oil or the Johnny Cake with country-style prosciutto. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR.

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

Rick Erwin’s West End Grille This downtown mainstay has been nationally recognized as one of America’s Top Steakhouses by Open Table and holds the rare Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator. Find aged, prime beef and fresh seafood as staples on the menu complemented by Italian offerings and daily seasonal features. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com

Soby’s Local flavor shines here in entrées like crab cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts. Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement.

Featuring different weekly selections, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S Main St.

(864) 232-7007, sobys.com

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

Topsoil Kitchen + Market If they can grow it, locally source it, or make it in-house, they will. Located in the former Williams Hardware space in Travelers Rest, and just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail, this restaurant and market combo serves up fresh and modern veggie-driven dishes.

Find unique wines and cocktails on the menu, too. $-$$$, D. Closed Mon–Wed. 13

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

Urban Wren This newcomer in the historic Markley Station fashions a chic city atmosphere where the food takes its cues from the restaurant’s carefully curated wine selection.

Round up some friends and share a selection of seasonal small plates, such as cauliflower drop dumplings and rye whiskey beef short ribs.

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

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Woodside Bistro Down-home comfort food gets a fresh spin here, where portobello burgers, wedge salads, pesto chicken sandwiches, and rainbow vegan bowls color the menu.

A casual go-to spot, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all—whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. $-$$$, L, D. E 5th St. (864) 203-2333,

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

L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 1269 Pendleton St, Greenville. barmarg.com

Carolina Bauernhaus Enjoy the delights of autumn with good friends and good beer at Carolina Bauernhaus. Now open in the new Poe West area, this brewery sports an impressive tap list, as well as wicker picnic tables, hanging chair swings, and a smorgasbord of yard games. Take a load off in their outdoor patio space while sipping your favorite ale. $, L, D. Closed Mon & Tues. 556 Perry Ave. (864) 553-4371, carolinabauernhaus.com

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

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

Double Stamp Brewery Missing the ’90s? Head over to this new brewery, next door to Home Team BBQ in Holland Park. Inside, a vivid mural by local artist Lacey Hennessey depicts pop images from ’90s -era film, TV, music, and sports, while approachable brews such as Show Me the Money Pilsner and Wasssup!

Farmhouse Ale fill the taps. Weather permitting, the rooftop patio is the place to be. $. L, D. Closed Mon. 819 Laurens Rd. facebook.com/doublestampbrewery

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

sammies. $-$$, L, D. Closed Mon–Wed. 400 Augusta St, Ste 140. (864) 609-4590, eighthstatebrewing.com N E W EXILE There’s a new bar in town, with nary a television or wing in sight. If you’re craving an expertly crafted cocktail (or a local beer) in a space with style, this will become your go-to spot. Ideal for a predinner stop, an after-work drink, or for a nightcap. Closed Sun–Tues. 9 Anderson

St. exilegvl.com

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

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N E W Juniper Hop on the outdoor elevator at Camperdown Plaza to reach Juniper, the rooftop lounge atop the new AC Hotel.

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

St. junipergvl.com

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

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

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

(864) 272-6232, questbrewing.com

N E W Servus Biergarten Housed in a former feed and seed in downtown Simpsonville, Servus Biergarten adds an international accent to the new Warehouse at Vaughns, a smorgasbord of family-friendly eateries with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. From doppelbock to dunkel, German beers flow freely here, so stake out a seat at the bar to discover your new favorite. Of course, you’ll want to pair it with menu items such as bretzels, wurst platters, and more authentic Saxon fare. $. L, D. Closed Mon.

109 W Trade St, Simpsonville. (864) 7571660, servusgreenville.com

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

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

(864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com

N E W Taxi House Wines The bright yellow sliver of a building in the Village’s plaza was once the neighborhood taxi stand, hence this curated shop’s moniker, Taxi House Wines. Now, in collaboration with The Anchorage, the vino destination offers more than 80 unique wine selections, chosen from small, familyowned wineries that focus on sustainability.

Closed Sun & Mon. 586 Perry Ave. Tues–Sat, noon–8pm. (864) 207-0685, taxihousewines.com

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

1108 S Main St, Ste #116. (864) 263-7529, thewhalegvl.com

CAFÉS Bridge City Coffee A coffee shop with a mission, Bridge City’s philosophy is all in the name. The local roaster seeks to uphold community values by partnering with area organizations to offer employment opportunities for underresourced teens and adults. The fresh space presents a variety of drinks crafted with in-house roasted beans.

Getting hangry? A selection of treats is also available. $-$$. B, L. Closed Sun. 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. bridgecity.coffee

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

Cohesive Coffee Take a seat and sip on a drinkable work of art at Cohesive Coffee at The Junction.

Choose from a varied mix of coffee and tea creations to enjoy while working and studying—or book the shop as a unique venue for your next event. From a new coffee drinker to a coffee connoisseur, there’s a little something for everyone. $, B,

L, D. Closed Sunday. 301 Airport Rd Unit 1.

(864) 202-6538, cohesivecoffee.com

Due South Coffee Roasters Birds Fly South Ale Project no longer has a monopoly on cold brews now that Due South has set up shop in Hampton Station. The coffee shop sports a café vibe, with baked goodies like Swamp Fox Doughnuts complementing espresso drinks and cold brew nitro (infused with nitrogen). Beans, sourced from around the globe, are roasted on-site. $, B, L. 1320 Hampton Ave Ext, 4B. (864) 283-6680, duesouthcoffee.com

Grateful Brew A brew joint where you can enjoy both the non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties, Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order Counter Culture espressos, pour-overs, and locally crafted beer. Enjoy food trucks most nights, or bring your own grub. The Brew welcomes every member of the family, even those of the four-legged sort. $, B, L, D. Closed Sunday.

501 S Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 558-0767, gratefulbrewgvl.com

Kuka Juice Created by nutrition mavens Abigail Mitchell and Samantha Shaw, Kuka doles out coldpressed craft with health-minded passion.

Grab the ginger binger juice, or dig into a made-to-order bowl. Paninis, soups, toasts, smoothies, and more are also available. $, B,

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

Methodical Coffee Whether it’s the white marble countertops or the gleaming Slayer espresso machine, Methodical is a coffee bar built for taste.

Coffee guru Will Shurtz, designer Marco Suarez, and hotelier David Baker ensure there’s plenty of substance to go with style.

With single-origin espressos, wine varieties, and now a café menu, it’s all worth the rave. $-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D; 207 Wade Hampton Blvd; 147 Welborn St. methodicalcoffee.com

Mountain Goat Greenville A destination for brews and bikes, Mountain Goat proudly serves Methodical Coffee, along with more than 40 types of beer and wine. The sleek, industrial space provides a friendly atmosphere to sip on your beverage of choice, but be sure to check the food truck schedule.

Plus, every purchase helps provide tutoring, mentoring, and job opportunities for at-risk youth in the community. $-$$. B, L, Closed Sunday. 120 Shaw St. mountaingoatgvl.com

O-CHA Tea Bar A trip to O-CHA will have you considering tea in an entirely new light. This sleek space, located right on the river in Falls Park, specializes in bubble tea—flavored teas with chewy tapioca pearls. For a more intense cooling experience, try the mochi ice cream.

The dessert combines the chewy Japanese confection (a soft, pounded sticky rice cake) with ice cream fillings in fun flavors: tiramisu, green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 283-6702, ochateabaronline.com

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

The Spatula Café It can be challenging to find a lunch spot that satisfies both meat-lovers and vegans, but Spatula Café does, and then some.

Open for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week, Spatula offers dishes like a tofu scramble wrap alongside a prosciutto bagel, and duck alongside marinated tempeh. Don’t just focus on the meals, though, because their baked goods truly shine. Check out the vegan cinnamon roll, delectable to any type of eater. $, B, L. 118 Smythe St, Greenville. (864) 236-7467, thespatulacafe.com

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

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

Sun Belly Café Week by week, the full plant-based menu at this westside spot changes to accommodate seasonal dishes and fresh, wholesome ingredients. The wild mushroom pho is all the rage, but if you’re on the go, pick up a tasty $6 vegan salad.

Options for meal prep and family-sized lasagnas mean healthy cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday.

1409 West Blue Ridge Dr. (404) 309-7791

Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Grocery store, neighborhood café.

Local produce, delicious food. These intersections are what make the Swamp Rabbit Café a staple. But new to the operation is wood-fired pizza. Sourcing every ingredient from area vendors, the ever-changing toppings feature local cheeses and fresh-from-the-farm produce.

Beer taps flow with excellent local suds.

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

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

1258 Pendleton St. (864) 915-8600

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Two Chefs Catering & Café Count on this deli for fast, high-quality food, from homemade soups to a traditional grinder and a turkey melt.

Grab “crafted carryout” entrées and sides, or impress last-minute guests with roasted turkey and Parmesan potatoes.

Choose from the menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sun. 644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com

Upcountry Provisions Serving up gourmet sandwiches on freshmade bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a trip to Travelers Rest for breakfast or an extended lunch break. Snack on the shop’s daily crafted cookies, scones, and muffins, or bite into a devil dog BLT with hormone-free meat on just-baked white focaccia. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest. (864) 8348433, upcountryprovisions.com

ETHNIC Asada Asada, a brick-and-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard, serves traditional Mission-style fare. Grab a bite of flavor with the grilled sweet potatoes & leeks sopes, a savory vegan dish served on scratch-made sopes topped with homemade charred red peppers and guajillo romesco salsa, and queso fresco for the dairy-inclined. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd.

(864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com

Asia Pacific Deemed the largest Asian supermarket in Greenville, Asia Pacific also doubles as a restaurant with a host of authentic cuisine. The menu is pages long, with a multitude of soups, noodles, and combinations. If you’re planning a visit, be sure your stomach is as big as your eyes. $-$$, L, D, Mon–Sun 10am–9pm.

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

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

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

N E W Parsley & Mint Mediterranean favorites like savory hummus and crispy falafel feature prominently at this brand-new eatery, while tangy tzatziki pairs perfectly with mouthwatering citrus chicken and tender lamb kofta. Homemade dressings elevate herbed flavor profiles to new heights. $, L,

D. 600 S Main St, Unit 101. (864) 412-8199; 5052 Old Buncombe Rd, Ste F. (864) 2032016, parsleyandmint.com

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

Sacha’s Café Bright walls and a long, inviting bar make a sunny backdrop in which to chow down on authentic Colombian food, like arepas and patacones, at Sacha’s. Hungry groups

can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people. To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $, L, D. 1001 N Pleasantburg Dr.

(864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com

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

Swad Tucked off of Laurens Road, this venerable family-run Indian restaurant hones in on vegetarian cuisine. South Indian specialties such as idli (steamed rice cakes) and dosas (thin rice crepes) served with sambar (lentil stew) delight regulars, while those biding their budget go for the value meals that come with basmati rice or naan. $, L, D. 1421 Laurens Rd. (864) 233-2089

TruBroth TruBroth takes healing arts and blends them seamlessly into deliciously crafted

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

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

Wed–Sun, 8am–3pm. @sc_bakeroom

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

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

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Limoncello This latest Larkin’s spot serves up Italian cuisine on the corner of River and Broad streets. The menu ranges from pesto pizzas to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti

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

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and meatballs—but the real winner is an all-Italian wine list. Cap off your meal with the housemade limoncello gelato.

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

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

Ristorante Bergamo Open since 1986, Ristorante Bergamo 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 Sun & Mon. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com

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

$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky Slope Rd, Ste 100. (864) 626-6900, stellasbrasserie.com

N E W Spaghetti Westurn Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna, and his wife, Adrienne Saunders, opened this “semolina saloon” in 2021. The restaurant offers scratch-made pasta in a laid-back setting straight out of an old Western movie. Try the antipasti such as Do You Even Gnocchi? with gnocchi, brisket, tomato, oregano, and Parmesan or the White Lightning, with tagliatelle, mozzarella, crispy bits, artichokes, cream, and grated cheese. Unique takes on dessert—available to go if you’ve eaten too much pasta—include popcorn panna cotta, with popcorn cream, peanut butter, and popcorn trail mix. $-$$, D. Closed

Sun–Tues. 2728 Wade Hampton Blvd.

(864) 243-8277, spaghettiwesturngvl.com

PIZZA Coastal Crust Now in the Village of West Greenville, these Neapolitan-style pizza pies are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the aptly-named West Village pie, a classic pepperoni pizza punched up with burrata, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and sausage. $$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843) 654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com

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

Dr, Greenville. (864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com

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

Sun & Mon. 35 S Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 9918748, sidewallpizza.com

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

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

Farmhouse Tacos This TR taco joint is the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food.

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

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

(864) 373-7274, eatpapistacos.com

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

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Fans of the prolific, Dutch-born postImpressionist painter will be inspired by the 3,000 images of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces, projected around the room in a multisensory experience of light, color, and sound.

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THE TOASTY FARMER If you’re missing your favorite summer farmers market, The Toasty Farmer at Brewery 85 will satisfy your cravings throughout the winter with a host of fresh greens and winter veggies, as well as baked goods, crafts, handmade candles, and more.

Why not make a morning of it, and stick around for a beer and a bite from the on-site food trucks?

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The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm.

General admission, $35; reserved seats, $40. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

Feb 4–6

RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE Don’t stop thinking about tomorrow—or the first weekend in February, when Rumours, the

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THE LOTUS PARADOX The Warehouse Theatre stages the world premiere of Dorothy Fortenberry’s play, The Lotus Paradox. The production tells the tale of famous children’s novelist Nora Tennant and her efforts to balance her career and her relationship with her two adult children as she contemplates adding a fourth title to her trilogy, The Lotus Paradox.

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Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40.

(864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

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Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Tues, 7:30pm. $15-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Fleetwood Mac tribute band, takes the Greenville Theatre stage to revive Fleetwood Mac’s beloved harmonies from the height of their career in the 1970s. Rumours’ goal is to present the best songs of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees just as they sounded when they were recorded.

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the folklore and culture of Mexico through their flamboyant costumes, vibrant music, and swirling dance.

Feb 4, 5, 9, 11, 18–19 & 23

GREENVILLE SWAMP RABBITS Calling all hockey fans: kick off the new year by catching all the ECHL ice action as the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hop to it in 2022. Cheer for the Swamp Rabbits at the seven games they play on their home ice this month, taking on the Norfolk Admirals (Feb 4 & 9), the South Carolina Stingrays (Feb 5 & 23), the Jacksonville Icemen (Feb 11), and the Atlanta Gladiators (Feb 18 & 19), Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Wed, Fri & Sat, 7:05pm. Tickets start at $18.

(864) 241-3800, swamprabbits.com

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Furman Basketball—Weekends at the Well | February 5 & 19

FURMAN BASKETBALL—WEEKENDS AT THE WELL When Weekends at The Well debuted in the 2019–2020 season, it was such a success that Furman is again bringing their men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in downtown Greenville. Paladin fans should plan to spend these two Saturdays cheering for their men’s basketball team at The Well, as they take on UNC Greensboro (Feb 5) and Wofford College (Feb 19) in NCAA Division I.

LOWCOUNTRY OYSTER FESTIVAL This longtime annual fundraiser for Lowcountry charities also happens to claim bragging rights to being the world’s largest oyster festival.

Imagine 60,000 pounds of oysters, roasted and ready for you to shuck to the sound of live music. Practice up for the oyster-shucking and oystereating contests, both of which start at noon. Don’t like oysters (perish the thought!)? Fear not—a food court will be on hand, just in case.

Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant. Sun, 10am–5pm. General admission, $22. (843) 884-4371, lowcountry hospitalityassociation.com/oyster-fest

Feb 8–13

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Based on the rags-to-riches story first told on screen starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Greenville following a successful run on Broadway. Expect scintillating

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Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Fri, 7:30pm. $60-$90. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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THE BEACH BOYS You may not be able to catch a wave in Greenville, but you can sure catch some good vibrations at this one-night performance by The Beach Boys.

Wouldn’t it be nice to snag tickets to see the band who glorified the California surfing culture through their first top-ten single, “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” followed by hits such as “California Dreamin’” and “Surfin’ Safari”?

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sat, Feb 5 & 19, noon. $40-$70. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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Feb 10–13

POUF! Winner of the SheNYC New Play Festival in 2020, Lou Clyde’s Pouf! takes its title from the bouffant lady’s hairstyle that was popular in the 1950s, a decade when women served their husbands dinner in a dress, pearls, and heels. The play’s

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

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by Tony-winner Jerry Mitchell and an original score by the Grammy-winning team of Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance—not to mention Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s smash hit song “Oh Pretty Woman,” which inspired the film.

Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $15$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org

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Feb 10–13

THE RETURN Back by popular demand—can anyone ever get enough of the Beatles’ music?—this tribute band brings the Fab Four to the stage at the Greenville Theatre. Prepare to swoon as Beatlemania lives on, through all the band’s greatest hits. The members of The Return not only perform the Beatles’ music, but they wear the same style of suits, boots, and mop tops that John, Paul, George, and Ringo sported in their heyday.

Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

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Oak Hill Café and Farm, 2510 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Weds, 5pm. $125 (ticket includes a copy of the cookbook and a box of biscuits). (864) 631-1397, oakhillcafe.com

Feb 11–13

WINTER CHAUTAUQUA: JULIA CHILD—BON APPETIT! With her signature squeaky voice and down-to-earth attitude about cooking, Julia Child (1912–2004) schooled many a home cook in the fine art of French cuisine through her public TV show, The French Chef. Played by Karen Vuranch, director of the theater department at Concord University in West Virginia, this version of Julia

The Younts Center for Performing Arts, 315 N Main St, Fountain Inn. Fri, 11am & 2pm; Sat & Sun, 2pm at Wade Hampton High School Auditorium, 100 Pine Knoll Rd, Greenville. Free (registration required).

(864) 244-1499, historycomesalive.org

Feb 11

6TH ANNUAL MASQUERADE PARTY Dust off your best cocktail attire, grab your dancing shoes and sequined masquerade mask, and head to Zen in the West End for the event of the winter season (tickets sold out in just three weeks last year). Taste bites by local chefs, enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails, and dance the night—and your cares— away. The Golden VIP ticket ($100) includes an open bar.

Zen, 924 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 8pm.

General admission, $23; VIP, $45.

(864) 757-2076, greenville-events.com/ masquerade

Feb 12

CUPID’S CHASE 5K GREENVILLE Held every February, this national race sponsored by Community Options raises funds to provide housing and employment

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HOT LITTLE SUPPER AT OAK HILL CAFÉ If you’ve been to Charleston, you’ve likely heard of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit shop on Upper King Street— chef/owner Carrie Morey’s biscuits are famous across the South and have received raves from Saveur and Food & Wine magazines, as well as from Oprah. Recipes from Morey’s new cookbook, Hot Little Suppers: Simple Recipes to Feed Family and Friends, will be featured at this multicourse dinner, courtesy of Morey herself and Oak Hill’s chef, David Porras.

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Child is guaranteed to stir up some laughs—along with a perfect boeuf bourguignon.

opportunities for people with disabilities. Runners, walkers, and rollers (strollers and wheelchairs) are encouraged to participate individually or with a team. Have a heart and head to Conestee Park to get in a good run while you help enhance the lives of those challenged by disabilities.

Dancing with the Stars—Live Tour 2022 | February 12

Conestee Park, 540 Mauldin Rd, Greenville.

Sat, 10am. $35. (609) 951-9900, allittakes.comop.org/event/cupids-chase5k-greenville/e356032

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Photograph of Carrie Morey courtesy Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

Feb 12

DANCING WITH THE STARS—LIVE TOUR 2022 If your Monday night is habitually spent watching your favorite stars trip the light fantastic, you won’t want to miss Dancing with the Stars when it comes to Greenville this month.

Dancers Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Sasha Farber, Emma Slater, and more will be footloose live on stage at The Well, creating their own special stylings of the cha cha, foxtrot, salsa, and tango.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville.

Sat, 8pm. Tickets start at $113.

(864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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Black Violin—Impossible Tour | February 17

WINTER POP-UP MARKET SERIES Who says you can’t buy farm-fresh produce in winter? Come find all your favorite farmers, bakers, and food and craft artisans at the new Winter Market in Travelers Rest.

Popping up on the second Saturday of each month, now through April, the market will feature at least 45 vendors as well as live music and food trucks.

Trailblazer Park, 125 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, noon–3pm. (864) 610-0965, travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

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Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Thurs, 7:30pm. $35-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Feb 18–20

SOUTHERN HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Spring is just around the corner, so head to the Greenville Convention Center to get set for those fairweather home-improvement projects at this popular annual show. Give your green thumb some exercise by picking up landscaping ideas and engaging with the folks who can help you see them through. For inside your home, you’ll find exhibitors for

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BLACK VIOLIN— IMPOSSIBLE TOUR Lose any preconceived notions of what you thought a classical musician should be before you take your seat at Black Violin. Described as “musical boom,” the multigenre music created by the Grammy-nominated duo of violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus pairs their classical training with contemporary hip-hop influences to create a distinctly twenty-firstcentury sound.

Greenville’s Underground Jazz Series

THE WHEEL SESSIONS “you’ll be amazed”

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Featuring regional and international jazz artists

Friday, February 25, 2022 - John Fedchock Quartet Since 1980, Fedchock has established himself as a world-class trombone soloist, a heralded bandleader, and a Grammy-nominated arranger. An in-demand performer and writer, his multifaceted talents have led him to become one of NYC’s premier jazz artists.

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Five Forks Library, 104 Sunnydale Dr, Simpsonville. Sat, 11:30am. Free (registration encouraged). (864) 232-0344, greenvillesymphony.org

Feb 26

GREENVILLE HALF MARATHON & 5K Stay on track with those new year’s resolutions by entering this 13.1-mile

Half marathon starts in Travelers Rest. Sat, 7:30am. $80. 5K starts at 7:30am at the Swamp Rabbit Café, 205 Cedar Lane Rd, Greenville. $30. swamprabbitrace.com

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LOLLIPOPS MINI-CONCERTS After a year-long hiatus due to COVID, the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s free mini-concerts are back. Geared toward children ages 1 to 7, these 30-minute concerts each pair a popular children’s book with music by some of the orchestra’s top talent. February’s concert features a reading of Tacky the Penguin with accompaniment by the GSO String Quartet. True to the concert’s name, the Greenville Symphony Guild hands out lollipops after each performance.

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Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Fri–Sat, 10am–7pm; Sun, noon–5pm. $8. (864) 233-2562, southernhomeandgardenshow.com

race, which bills itself as “the fastest half marathon in the South.” The (mostly) downhill race traces the Swamp Rabbit Trail from Travelers Rest to downtown Greenville, but if you’re not up to a long course, you can always sign up for the 5K. Cash prizes will be awarded for the firstthrough fifth-place runners in both the men’s and women’s categories.

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Feb 26

SWEETHEART CHARITY BALL If you’re looking for a fun night out to benefit a good cause, be sure to purchase tickets to Meals on Wheels Greenville’s 27th annual charity ball.

Don your best formal attire for an elegant evening, including a cocktail hour, a three-course dinner, a silent auction, and live music by Eight Past Midnight. Money raised goes to provide meals for the homebound; Meals on Wheels Greenville served up more than 34,700 meals in 2021.

Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition

Dr, Greenville. Sat, 6–11pm. Individual tickets, $150. mealsonwheelsgreenville.org/ mow-event/sweetheart-charity-ball

Lollipops Mini-Concerts | February 19

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ART AT WORK GIBBES MUSEUM OF A RT IN CHA RLESTON OFFERS A R A RE LOOK AT POST-DEPRESSION WORK CREATED FOR FDR’S FEDER A L A RT PROJECT In A New Deal: Artists at Work, the Gibbes Museum of Art gathers prints created under the auspices of the WPA in a monumental effort to put artists back to work in the 1930s.

Election Night, ca. 1935–1937, by Minnie Lois Murphy (American, 1901–1962); woodblock print on paper, 8 x 10 1/2 inches. Courtesy of the Gibbes Museum of Art, gift of the WPA

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ost of us learned about the Works Progress Administration in social studies class, but may not recognize the extent of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s ambitious program, which was designed to send millions of Americans back to work after the Great Depression in the 1930s. In addition to building bridges, parks, and schools, the program also employed writers, musicians, actors, and visual artists, including more than 5,000 people who took part in the Federal Art Project.

This massive effort, which included a diverse group of artists, including women, African Americans, and immigrants from around the world, built a collection of art that captured a broad range of the country’s spirit and creativity. Works depict productivity in many forms, including farmers, saw mill employees, and steel workers.

The Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston is one of just a few institutions around the country that houses a historic collection of these Federal Art Project prints; if you’re headed to the coast, don’t miss your chance to see works that depict a resourceful nation persevering amid great challenges.—Leigh Savage A New Deal: Artists at Work, thru August 7, 2022. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St, Charleston. (843) 722-2706, gibbesmuseum.org

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