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EDITOR’S LETTER THE LIST
See, hear, read, react. The month’s must-dos.
THE TOWN 23 ON Pics of the litter:
Upcountry fêtes & festivities.
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WEDDINGS TOWNBUZZ
Artist Glory Day Loflin’s daily view; Swamp Rabbit Inn & Properties’ Wendy Lynam talks rest and recreation; check your pup into canine bliss at The Noble Dog Hotel; Bulls and Dewees islands are a well-kept Charleston secret; and author David Joy talks tales with Appalachian writer Ron Rash.
50 SIDE WAYS
Each summer Door County, Wisconsin, opens its arms to those seeking a New England experience (and cherry pie).
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Charleston Sailing School teaches landlubbers to master local waters, but instructor Kevin Klinges’ worldwide dreams will have his family sailing the high seas.
STYLE CENTRAL
Chase your vacay wardrobe worries away with tasteful, travel-friendly takes, and strap into summer fun with a brand-new set of sandals.
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Hitting the refresh button is necessary to recharge creative batteries and then some. Here, we share our stories of recent trips that made an impression. / by Blair Knobel, Abby Moore Keith, Paul Mehaffey, and Andrew Huang
MAN ABOUT TOWN
Press trips are for piña coladas, but one too many might lead to mishaps for The Man.
ESSAY 67 TOWN On a boat outing with family in Nantucket, best-selling author Ashley Warlick recounts past days and reflects on the importance of place.
& DRINK 83 EAT Happy+Hale is a health food haven with a homegrown dream; Mary Dumpling serves Hong Kong bites pop-up style; and a summer fruit fest with blueberry peach cobbler.
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SECOND GLANCE
Enjoy the natural scenes of artistic collaborators Dorothy Shain, Glory Day Loflin, and Kiah Bellows at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts.
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BEHIND THE IMAGES: (this page) The walls of Antelope Canyon, located within the Navajo Nation in northeast Arizona, are renowned for their sweeping lines crafted by flash floods; (cover) White sands and aqua blue waters are celebrated characteristics of Puerto Rican beaches, aspects awaiting appreciation at the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort. For more, see “Out of Town,” page 71.
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EDITOR’S
Letter July Highlights Ruff Nights
Who says you should have all of the comfort? Now your four-legged bestie can stay in style: page 42
Island Escape
Our coastal beauty is unceasing, as Bulls and Dewees islands attest: page 44
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Man of His Word
Escape Tactics
Best-selling author Ron Rash talks about the root of his stories and his love of Appalachia: page 46
Worlds Away
A Charleston Sailing School instructor takes his family on the trip of a lifetime: page 56
Out of Town
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e’ve all been there. Incessantly staring and swiping, hoping for a ping, a promise, a distraction. These days, our screens are more like bodily attachments than technological helpmates. We slip easily into pixelated addiction. But social media allows us to channel someone else’s world for a while—stories of trips to faraway places or hikes happening on a Wednesday afternoon. Our virtual escapes lead to inevitable wanderlust: grand views and rugged canyons, wild beaches with unobstructed ocean views, big city romps to big name restaurants. Escape is more than a change of location—it is an expansion of experience, which helps us to challenge our preferences, our attitudes and sense of self. We can achieve this without leaving, but travel makes the journey so much sweeter. This issue is packed with ideas for your next vacation, whether it be hyper-local (we interview Wendy Lynam, owner of Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Inn & Properties, page 40), international (in “Out of Town,” the TOWN staff recounts past trips near and far, page 71), or somewhere in between (like Door County, Wisconsin, the Cape Cod of the Midwest, page 50). But the reward is more than the destination. Travel allows us to discover what makes us tick, what we are thankful for, what we can live without. Sometimes escape is about indulgence, sometimes about absence; sometimes adventure, sometimes rest. The best ones, I’ve found, include all of these. The pull of the screen is strong, and it can direct us, inform us, and enlighten us. But the world beyond the drug is actually better than the dream—because it’s real and right before our eyes.
In May, our editor-inchief enjoyed time at the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, outside of San Juan, Puerto Rico. For more, see (page 72).
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VICTORIA WYETH: OPENING JULY 12, 2017 MY ANDY The Centennial of Andrew Wyeth’s Birthday
Andrew Wyeth in Maine, 2000 ©2017 Victoria Wyeth
Join Victoria Wyeth here at the GCMA for a free, public tour of her exhibition and selections from Wyeth Dynasty. Space is limited. Visit gcma.org to reserve your spot, or call 864.271.7570 ext 1061.
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As the only grandchild of acclaimed American painter Andrew Wyeth, Victoria Wyeth wears the mantle of the fourth generation of a renowned artistic lineage that began with her great-grandfather N. C. Wyeth and continues today with her uncle Jamie Wyeth. Her talent and unique access to her grandfather—and the people and locations that his artwork made iconic—form the exhibition, Victoria Wyeth: My Andy, which will be shown exclusively at the GCMA.
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OF COLOR Romare Bearden, 1911-1988 Salome, 1973 Beauford Delaney 1901-1979 Washington Square, 1952
Barkley Hendricks 1945 -2017 Foxie Roxie, 1975
William Henry Johnson 1901-1970 Flowering Trees, Norway, circa 1937
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Merton Simpson 1928-2013 Orangeburg Massacre, circa 1968 Jacob Lawrence 1917-2000 The North Star, 1967
More than 50 works are included in this overview of Greenville’s collection of works by African-American artists. The earliest examples are clay vessels made by enslaved potter and poet David Drake along with an 1850 painting View of Asheville, North Carolina by free man of color Robert Duncanson. The exhibition also features works by such 20th-century luminaries as William H. Johnson, Romare Bearden, and Jacob Lawrence. More contemporary highlights include Kara Walker, Carrie Mae Weems, Leo Twiggs, Gary Grier, and Jonathan Green. Alongside Masterworks of Color, the GCMA presents In a Mirror, Darkly, which examines the issues and images created when white artists portray black subjects and experiences, and Carew Rice, a retrospective of the renowned Lowcountry silhouettist’s works from the 1930s through the 1960s.
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IF YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Mark B. Johnston PUBLISHER & CEO mark@towncarolina.com “In the words of Ashley Warlick: I want to go everywhere.”
BLAIR KNOBEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF blair@towncarolina.com Paul Mehaffey ART DIRECTOR Laura Linen STYLE EDITOR Abby Moore Keith
ASSISTANT EDITOR “Next on my bucket list CONTRIBUTING EDITORS is the Greek “Greece. Because Ruta Fox Islands, for my friend Steveo is M. LINDA LEE the sunthere now and I’m Steven Tingle bleached highly suggestible. Jac Valitchka white I want to go buildings everywhere.” against the CONTRIBUTING WRITERS cerulean Mary Cathryn Armstrong, Kathryn Davé, sea—and the Stephanie Hunt, David Joy, Lindsay Greek food, Niedringhaus, Stephanie Trotter of course!” & ASHLEY WARLICK CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & DESIGNERS CHELSEY ASHFORD, ROBIN BATINA-LEWIS, David Bonner, Jack Connolly, Will Crooks, Jivan Davé, Whitney Fincannon, Alexander Harrison, Jake Knight, Andy Lassiter, Gabrielle Grace Miller, Alice Ratterree & Eli Warren
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A New Neighborhood with Single-level Cottage Homes at Hollingsworth Park Beautiful homes along tree-lined streets will welcome you. Bella Grove at Hollingsworth Park offers a fresh approach to city living, featuring single-level cottage homes from the high $400s in a village-like atmosphere. With great respect for architectural beauty, this close-knit community showcases distinctive details, charming verandas, a 20-acre greenspace, multiple pocket parks and maintenance free lawns. Here, families and neighbors interact with one another in a variety of settings. In its early stage of development, lot selections within Bella Grove are available now. Call (864) 329-8383 for more information.
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THE WOOD BROTHERS As part of the Peace Center’s “Rock the River” summer concert series, this trio of artfully-blended folk-funk musicians stand at the ready to help you get down. Their debut album Ways Not to Lose was lauded by industry critics across the board, and recent follow-ups have set the standard in collaborative songwriting and fine-tuned harmony. What better place to experience the Wood Brothers’ magic than down by the river?
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Join the Hub City Empty Bowls program for the first two of three bowl-making sessions held this summer. Instructed by local Carolina Clay Artists, the free sessions include all of the materials you need to make a beautiful work of art that also serves a great purpose. You’ll leave your creation to be glazed and fired, but, not to worry, you’ll have a chance to see it again on Soup Day this October. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg; West Main Artists Co-op, 587 W Main St, Spartanburg. July 15 & 20. Sat, 10am–12pm & 1–3pm; Thurs, 6–8:30pm. Free. hubcityemptybowls.com
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TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thru Aug 30. Wed, 7–9pm. Free. greenvillesc.gov
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It’s the original story of the boy who never wanted to grow up—no, not your ex-boyfriend who pouted if his mom forgot to cut the crust off his PB&J. Inspired by the 2004 film, the musical made the move to Broadway in 2015, receiving rave reviews for its unique retelling of author J.M. Barrie’s magical relationship with four very special boys—a relationship that would go on to inspire one of the world’s most beloved tales of faith, trust, and pixie dust.
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The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. July 25–30. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm& 6:30pm. $25-$85. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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You may have heard of the Million Dollar Quartet, a spur-of-the-moment recording session starring Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins in December of 1956. What you may not know is the backstory of this momentous musical gathering—until now. Based on the book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott, the production highlights the artists’ many hit tracks and provides a unique inside look at the interactions behind the music. Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. July 20–Aug 12. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $20-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
zWhat-Not-To-Miss / MUSIC BY THE LAKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Furman University’s charming Swan Lake paints a near-perfect backdrop for this Thursday evening music showcase that shines the limelight on a variety of brilliant, gifted musicians. This month, delight in three theme nights that include the “Luck of the Irish” and Bluegrass Night, plus performances by the Matt Olsen Quintet and the Lakeside Concert Band. Furman University Lakeside Amphitheatre, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Thru Aug 3. Thurs, 7:30pm. Free. (864) 294-2086, furman.edu
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z When it comes to Greenville’s most fabulous food fest, fall feels like forever. But before your tummies growl in displeasure, Euphoria presents a preview to tide you over until September. Tapas & Tinis is part of a countdown to Euphoria’s four days of refined feasting (and music-listening), and it’s a party to make your taste buds talk. The night promises decadent bites, well-paired drinks, and some celebratory dancing. With a menu featuring Performance Foodservice chef Tony Schmidt and tunes by Java, you’ll find a fire in your belly only Euphoria can quench. The Rutherford, 520 Rutherford Rd, Greenville. Fri, July 14, 7–10pm. $50. (864) 233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com
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z Ever used the terms “dramatic” and “attention-seeking” to describe your child? It may be time to take a serious look into this summer camp. Over five days of rigorous activities that will sharpen their vocal, dance, and acting prowess, this camp will give your little rising star the opportunity to train with a handful of Broadway legends. The best part? You can check out the final product at the camp’s showcase for family and friends. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 South Main St, Greenville. July 10–14. Mon–Fri, 9am. $575. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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z Staged in scenic Falls Park as part of the Warehouse Theatre’s summer Upstate Shakespeare Festival, this bloody saga is one of the Bard’s most brutal tragedies. Following the death of their father, brothers Bassianus and Saturninus are in the midst of a heated battle over who should be crowned the new Roman Emperor when it is revealed that a general, Titus Andronicus, has already been chosen. A violent chain of events is set in motion, with deception and revenge at every turn. Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville. July 13–30. Thurs–Sun, 7pm. Free. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com
GLOW LYRIC THEATRE SUMMER FESTIVAL
z Challenging audiences to “question authority,” GLOW is set to debut its ninth annual Summer Festival series. Included in this year’s trio of showstoppers are the bohemian hippie production HAIR, W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan’s classic political opera The Gondoliers, and Robert Ward’s operatic adaptation of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. As always, each of these powerful productions has been handpicked to reflect the challenges and changes in our evolving social environment. The Greenville Fine Arts Center, 102 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville. July 13–30. Wed–Sun, 2pm & 8pm. $35-$45. (864) 558-4569, glowlyric.com
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z Hop on out to the Swamp Rabbit Trail for the sixth annual triathlon spectacular! It’s on your mark for the first leg of the race, a 250-meter pool swim at Furman’s Athletic Center. Then get set for a 16.5-mile bike trek across Travelers Rest’s idyllic landscape of gentle slopes and demanding climbs. Finally, go around Furman’s picturesque Swan Lake, hitting the pavement for over a mile on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, before wrapping up the 5k back on campus. Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Sat, July 15, 7:30am. $45-$140.
Wells Fargo Red, White, and Blue Festival Nothing says Fourth of July like a few fireworks bursting through the warm summer sky. Sponsored locally and presented by AT&T, this display is one of the largest in the Palmetto State. Even better—it’s free. The celebration will feature live music, a kid’s fun zone, and plenty of bites and brews provided by local vendors. Pick your spot in Falls Park and watch Greenville light up. Downtown Greenville. Tues, July 4, 5–10:30pm. Free. greenvillesc.gov July 2017 S
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Cirque & Sangria at The Greenville Symphony Orchestra May 4, 2017 The Peace Center was abuzz with activity for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s end-of-season celebration. Tasty hors d’oeuvres and sangria from Chef Janet Poleski tantalized 150 guests as they witnessed the Cirque de la Symphonie performers rehearsing throughout the lobby of the Peace Center. The event preceded the opening of Cirque De La Symphonie, which premiered May 6th.
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Cirque & Sangria Symphony Concert Reception May 6, 2017 An elegant evening at the Westin Poinsett celebrated the final Greenville Symphony Orchestra show of the season. Cirque de la Symphonie united sweeping acrobatics with classical masterpieces, celebrating the excitement and artistry of Greenville. Two hundred guests said goodbye to the 69th season with catering from the Westin Poinsett and sponsorship by The Capital Corporation.
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Greenville celebrated all things wacky and whimsical at the annual Children’s Museum’s soiree. Guests— donned in their Seuss-inspired best— enjoyed appetizers and drinks while listening to music from The Lorax, Thing 1 and 2, and The Cat in the Hat. Sponsor RealOP Investments presented the event for a gaggle of Red Fish, Blue Fish, and museum benefactors. In partnership with the Smithsonian Institute, the soiree promotes the museum’s educational programs and STEM initiatives. Photography by Jake Knight
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Man and his best friend turned out to benefit the Greenville Humane Society at the 6th annual Mutt Strut. Hundreds of wagging tails and smiling faces paraded two miles down Main Street in downtown Greenville where the walk ended in a celebration of all things canine at the Mutt Market. Live music entertained the humans while plenty of pups and even a pet pig enjoyed a morning frolicking in Falls Park’s fountains and grassy lawns. Photography by Gabrielle Grace Photography
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hundred miles. Eventually, they found each other again in Greenville, where the two purchased a condo after eight years of dating. It was in this home that Jeremy got down on one knee and asked Lindsey for her hand in marriage, cementing their own Happily Ever After. After months of planning, the ceremony and reception were held at the courtyard of Cannon Green in Charleston. Lindsey wore a gown with a detailed floral back and adorned her bouquet with her grandmother’s vintage
Head Over Heels: One of Jeremy and Lindsey’s goals for their wedding was for it to be representative of their ideal love: in Lindsey’s own words, “modern enough to survive the times and old-fashioned enough to last forever.”
cameo pendant as a reminder that true love is forever. After a lavender toss for good luck, the newlyweds were sent off in a vintage pink bus named Lucy. Now residing in downtown Greenville, Lindsey is a self-employed industrial engineer and Jeremy works as an account manager at IMS Paper Group. RACHEL CRAIG // RACHEL CRAIG PHOTOGRAPHY
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When two stars cross paths in the intergalactic dimensions, instead of exploding, they merge together into one brighter cosmic body. So, when two superstars collide on this planet, it comes as little surprise the result is the same. A Furman undergrad and winner of the Miss South Carolina 2005 title, Erika Powell’s celebrity career was speeding off like a comet. So when she attended an event at Clemson University, it’s no wonder her celestial glow caught the eye of special teams football star Nelson Faerber. It took nine years for them to reconnect via social media, and in April 2015, the two officially began dating. A little over a year later, when Nelson returned home from deployment, he surprised Erika with a gorgeous horseback ride through the wilds near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he asked her to be his forever. The wedding took place at the El Chorro landmark in Scottsdale, Arizona. The couple is currently stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tuscon, Arizona, with plans to move back to the Upstate in the near future. ANDREW + EMILY JADE // ANDREW JADE PHOTOGRAPHY
Jaimie Piccione & Charles David Waddell March 11, 2017 When you know, you know. And for Jaimie Piccione and David Waddell, they instantly knew. Introduced through mutual friends, Jaimie and David became inseparable from their first interaction. Dating throughout college, their relationship came to a close when David moved to Atlanta for work and Jaimie went to Hawaii to pursue her master’s degree. Although an ocean apart for two years, Jaimie and David reconnected in Greenville, where they resumed their relationship with as much closeness and love as the first time around. Three years after their reunion, David proposed to Jaimie, and the ceremony was held on Furman University’s campus at the Charles E. Daniel Memorial Chapel. At the reception, the bride and groom danced to Billy Joel’s “I Love You Just the Way You Are,” and 300 guests sent the newlyweds off to their honeymoon in Italy with glow sticks. The two now reside in Greenville, where Jaimie is a pharmaceutical rep at Supernus Pharmaceuticals and David works as an insurance salesman with State Farm Insurance. JOHN CURETON // JOHN CURETON PHOTOGRAPHY
Chelsea Stebbins & Cameron Yost May 20, 2017 The first act of any story begins with the main characters meeting and slowly building a relationship until the first spark of love appears. For Chelsea Stebbins and Cameron Yost, the first act of their love story was childhood, when the two grew up in the same town and attended the same church. But it wasn’t until a chance encounter on Christian Mingle that the plot turned romantic. After three years, Cameron was ready for his grand gesture. One evening, Chelsea walked into Cameron’s house, finding a candlelit path leading to Cameron’s spare bedroom. Chelsea discovered pictures covering the walls, documenting their entire story. Cameron read her a letter he wrote, then knelt down and asked Chelsea to continue their love story for the rest of their lives. Of course, Chelsea said yes. The wedding was at Chattooga Belle Farm, where the Blue Ridge Mountains backdropped the fairy tale affair. Chelsea’s stunning dress, a twist on vintage-lace and beading, came from Greenville-based boutique Poinsett Bride. Chelsea and Cameron’s story continues in Anderson, where Chelsea is a school counselor and Cameron is an outside sales rep at GBS Building Supply. RYAN & ALYSSA NICHOLS // RYAN & ALYSSA PHOTOGRAPHY HEARING WEDDING BELLS? TOWN Magazine wants to publish your wedding announcement. If you currently live or grew up in the Upstate and were recently married, please write to us at TOWN Magazine, Attn: Weddings, 581 Perry Ave, Greenville, SC 29611, or e-mail weddings@towncarolina.com. Due to space constraints, inclusion is not guaranteed. 34 TOWN / towncarolina.com
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Break of Day: Glory Day Loflin (above) is a graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities and Cooper Union in New York City. In 2016, she was a Brandon Fellow at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts and shows her work at Art & Light Gallery.
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Local artist Glory Day Loflin’s everyday experiences inspire her eclectic paintings / by M. Linda Lee // portrait by Eli Warren
lory Day Loflin likes to say she thinks with her hands. “My artwork is inspired by the things that I see on a day-to-day basis,” elaborates the young artist. “My paintings are a way to observe my surroundings while exploring patterns, rhythms, and color combinations through the process.” The Greenville native grew up in a house surrounded by woods filled with cultural objects from the Philippines, where her mother was raised. “As a child, I spent a lot of time digging in creeks,” Loflin recalls, “so my initial understanding of clay and ceramics comes literally from the ground up.” She wasn’t introduced to standard art materials until high school at the South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities, where she focused on painting and sculpture. These two media inform her work to this day. “Coming to art from a thinking perspective, whatever material I use, the material should make sense for the idea I’m trying to get across,” Loflin says. “I don’t have a grand artistic vision as much as I have materials that I enjoy working with.” Also a musician who studied dance up to high school, Glory Day values interdisciplinary artwork because that’s how her brain works. “Object-making and painting and drawing are very closely connected for me. When I go to make a painting with a large pot in the corner of the room, I’ll use that as a way to figure out what type of form I want to make later in clay.” Loflin works three jobs to support her art. When she returned to Greenville
after completing college at Cooper Union in New York City, painting was relegated to the wee hours of the morning in a damp basement with a single light bulb. That changed in 2015 when she received a Brandon Fellowship through the Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA), which gave her access to the center’s studio space and art classes. In her paintings—acrylic on wood these days—Loflin joyfully catalogs her surroundings in bold saturated colors and heavy black outlines, often depicting interior spaces and the animals who live with her. “My capability to spend all my time in my mind is very high, and in college, much of my work was abstract,” she reports. “But when I came back to South Carolina, and started to document my day-to-day life through making things, I realized I was more mentally present. My work now is a grounding force in my life.” Teresa Roche, owner and curator of Art & Light Gallery in the Village of West Greenville where Loflin’s work is available, describes the young artist’s work best. “To me, Glory Day’s work is very folky in a way,” Roche notes. “The simply defined shapes and dynamic compositions are exceptional, and as a surging artist in the Southeast, her effortless style and vibrancy of color will propel her career.” View more of Glory Day Loflin’s work at glorydayloflin.com; she is also represented by Art & Light Gallery, and is currently showing in the exhibition In Sight at the GCCA. For more, turn to page 108.
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n 2014, Wendy Lynam, a mother of three with little experience in hospitality management, opened the delightful six-bedroom lodging that is Swamp Rabbit Inn. Located in the West End of downtown Greenville, just two blocks from the Swamp Rabbit Trail, the inn has become a hub for tourists, business travelers, wedding parties, cycling groups, and families. She’s recently expanded to include the Swamp Rabbit Inn TR on Main Street in Travelers Rest, but this morning, we sit on the back porch of her first property, Swamp Rabbit Inn. Snacking on homemade Kringle original to Lynam’s Wisconsin hometown, we discuss how she went from stay-at-home-mom to real estate investor and innkeeper in just a few short years. So, tell me what started this. Have you always had an interest in real estate? >> Not really. I had no background in real estate. No background in owning inns. It’s something I really just stumbled on. In 2012, I got divorced after a 23-year marriage. Then my mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I was at the lowest of lows. I didn’t know what to do with myself. All I knew was that it was time for a change.
But purchasing an inn? >> Well, I noticed this property when it went on the market, and I circled it for about nine months before I pulled the trigger. It’s only a couple of blocks from the Swamp Rabbit Trail and right in downtown, so I knew the location was suited for an inn. Something about it spoke to me. I just felt it . . . like this is what I should be doing. The interior design of the inn is very fun, whimsical, airy—not your traditional bed and breakfast décor. How did you decide upon that approach? >> It was in February on a Sunday, and we were snowed in. I was stuck in the house, so I started going through an IKEA catalog and cutting out pictures of things I liked—linens, furniture, rugs. I spread the photos on a table and put them into groups for each room, and then I realized that each room sort of evolved into an animal theme, so I went with it. When I was done, I looked up at the clock and thought, “Well, I might as well go ahead and buy everything.” It was a one-day process from start to finish. What kind of legacy do you hope to leave for your kids? >> I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 26 years old, right after I had my first child. I thought that was the worst thing that could happen to me. But then I got divorced and helped my mother through her five-year illness. I want my kids to know that life challenges you, expect it, but you don’t have to be a victim. It’s how you choose to deal with the challenges that makes you who you are.
“I am nowhere near finished. I’ve been blessed with this inner direction, and now that I can hear it, I’m following it. I learned that if you ask for help, you have to be willing to receive what comes your way.”—Wendy Lynam
Room to Grow: Swamp Rabbit Inn Properties founder and proprietor Wendy Lynam embarked on her current path after breast cancer and a divorce. She now owns two boutique hotels in Greenville and Travelers Rest, and has penned a book called Cycling Greenville.
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How does cycling play a part in all of this? >> For me, personally, riding a bike is therapy. I’ve always loved to ride, and I want to share that with others. That’s why we have the Bike Shed at the inn with 13, seven-speed city bikes that people can rent for four hours for $15 or an entire day for $25. The Swamp Rabbit Trail is one of our greatest amenities, and I want to make it accessible for visitors to experience. Tell me about some of your favorite visitors to your properties. >> There are so many. Owning this inn has restored my faith in humanity! Our first guests were a group called Velo Girl Rides who did a cycle-to-farm tour. And then there’s the Betty Designs tribe that stayed here last year for the Hincapie Gran Fondo. And then New York Times travel writer Daniel Scheffler, who listed Greenville among the 52 things to do in 2017, chose to stay here after visiting Greenville. What’s most rewarding for me—no matter the guest—is watching them enjoy our city and take advantage of all that it has to offer. Anything else you have going on besides the properties? >> So much. I wrote a book called Cycling Greenville that details cycling routes in the area with contributors like the Greenville Spinners and George Hincapie. I hope to turn that into an app. We also have Truck Inn Tuesdays at Swamp Rabbit Inn on the second Tuesday of each month from May to October. We have a band on the deck, and the Automatic Taco food truck comes. Everyone is welcome. There’s also the Swamp Rabbit Music Festival on September 9 from noon until 10pm. This year it will be at the Swamp Rabbit Inn TR. There are bands all day long, and proceeds benefit the Feed & Seed. Wow. It’s been a busy few years. >> Yes, it has, and I am nowhere near finished. I’ve been blessed with this inner direction, and now that I can hear it, I’m following it. I learned that if you ask for help, you have to be willing to receive what comes your way. It’s my hope that I can help others find their direction as I have, and that we all can continue to support this wonderful community in which we live. Swamp Rabbit Inn & Properties, (864) 517-4617, swamprabbitinn.com
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enthouse suite. Room service. Spa facial. What a vacation! Oh, that’s not for you . . . that’s for your dog. With the opening of the Noble Dog Hotel, Greenville’s first luxury spot for canines, pampering is just the beginning for your pooch. It’s estimated that the pet business in the United States is a 70 billion dollar industry, with cats and dogs treated like one of the family. Born of a need to find a perfectly safe, comfortable place for her dogs, it took co-owner Jen Hanna three years to conceive, plan, and finally pull the hotel together. “I was so tired of worrying about my dogs because I traveled so much for my career. I wanted something for them that truly felt like home. So I created a unique space that I feel goes above and beyond what was available in the Greenville market,” says Hanna.
For the Dogs: Among its many amenities, the Noble Dog Hotel offers private suites, chef-prepared organic food, luxury grooming services, and daily photo “pupdates.”
Noble Dog is situated in the newly developed Hampton Station, and the 10,000-square-footspace, features an upscale, urban aesthetic designed around reclaimed wood, original brick, glass, steel, concrete floors, and custom artwork, in a gut-renovated former cotton warehouse. It’s completely air-conditioned, with a staff of 20, including someone who stays on-site overnight, plus has associations with three different animal clinics for 24-hour help. Other amenities include private suites, a chef who prepares fresh, organic food, a spa that features luxury grooming services including blow-drying by hand, music throughout, webcams, daily photo “pupdates,” and a fitness center. “A variety of daycare, etiquette, and training classes are also available,” says general manager Mike O’Connell. Their retail space will showcase doggie accessories, adventure gear, food, and clothing. According to co-owner Bo Stegall, “We chose the location because we believe in the Water Tower District. We’re right on the Swamp Rabbit, but just a five-minute drive from the Peace Center downtown.” At the heart of Hanna’s passion lies The Canine Healing Project, a non-profit that works in conjunction with Greenville County Animal Care to adopt out tougher cases like older and disabled dogs. They are trained at Noble Dog to be certified therapy dogs, and owners are encouraged to become certified handlers and participate in therapy in the community. The adoption fee goes right back to Greenville County Animal Care. Hanna proudly owns two therapy dogs, herself. Coming soon, Noble Dog’s café will serve beer, wine, and small bites, so owners can hang out with two-footed friends while they watch their four-footed ones. A shuttle service is also in the works. Hanna adds, “My desire is that when people come in to leave their dog, they’ll say, ‘I want to stay here, too!’” The Noble Dog Hotel, 1320 Hampton Avenue Ext., Ste 8, Greenville. (864) 412-5222, nobledoghotel.com
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Island Escape Ditch your data plan and discover the down-to-earth wonders of Bulls Island and Dewees Island / by Stephanie Hunt
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elcome to the All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet,” Captain Chris Crolley jokes, sort of, as he cranks the ferry engine and winds through labyrinthine marsh creeks toward our destination, Bulls Island.“These estuaries are one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems on the planet, nurturing all the shellfish and fish we love to eat,” he says of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. “Look around,” he encourages, hand sweeping toward the vast waterway. “This is 29,000 acres of federally designated Class 1 wilderness. A place untrammelled by man,” explains Crolley, owner and expedition maverick of Coastal Expeditions, which operates Bulls Island Ferry. Crolley has been exploring these island ecosystems for 30 years, and knows this neck of the coast—just north of Isle of Palms and the beaches of Charleston—as well as anyone.“People come to Charleston looking for history,” he adds.“Well, you can’t get a more historically accurate picture than this view—unchanged over the centuries except by nature itself. You’re looking at exactly what the first settlers who landed on Bulls Island in 1670 would have seen.” As if on cue, an Eastern brown pelican soars by; on the marsh edge, an American oystercatcher nods hello with her bright orange-red beak, then goes back to poking
around in the pluff mud oyster beds. Throughout the relaxing 30-minute boat trip to the unspoiled wonderland of Bulls Island, Crolley is a non-stop font of naturalist knowledge. Crolley, or any of his seasoned Coastal Expedition guides, are eager to help identify wildlife and share quirky tidbits about every critter, bird, insect, plant, or 9-foot alligator (no help needed on that one!) you might encounter. And encounter you will. A trip to Bulls Island is a coastal safari—a gaze-fest over breathtaking vistas of needlerush and beaches. Bring your binoculars and camera; shift your focus beyond your laptop or cellphone screen. This adventure implores you to tap into a different sort of search engine— the one fueled by curiosity and amazement. Once we land, there are 16 miles of well-marked traversable trails and roads to explore, and seven miles of pristine shoreline. There is a bathroom and picnic shelter near the ferry dock, but the rest of the island’s 4,000 acres is raw beauty, offering a range of habitats and a haven for migratory birds. Technicolor painted
Rest Assured: Bulls and Dewees islands are virtually untouched coastal South Carolina land near Charleston, teeming with maritime wildlife and trees in various stages of decay, like on Boneyard Beach (pictured here). Thoughtfully designed to be in harmony with nature, homes on Dewees are tucked within the maritime forest, barely noticeable to passersby, and parking hassles are non-existent. You might be stopped in your tracks by a majestic bald eagle sighting, but not by a traffic jam.
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buntings, barn swallows, whimbrels, least terns, and the ever-elegant snowy egret are among the 297 avian species found here. Cape Romain is also the secondlargest nesting area for sea turtles, with five of the seven turtle species returning to these shores every spring to lay their eggs. Boneyard Beach along the island’s north end is a don’t-miss. This otherworldly sculpture garden of toppled oaks, skeletal pines, and palm-less palms scattered amidst the sand and surf is stark testimony to nature’s ways—life, death, erosion, and accretion. It’s also a fabulous jungle gym for those who can’t resist climbing on surrendered tree trunks. Not far beyond Boneyard Beach, the trail along Jack’s Creek offers unparalleled bird watching and plentiful gator spotting.“It’s an exercise in perceived risk versus real risk,” Crolley says, nonplussed by the lazy reptiles’ proximity.“Fire ants, sunburn . . . those are real risks for humans. Alligators, not so much.” A pod of bottlenose dolphin surface to roll and arc and shimmy alongside our ferry as we return to the mainland. Fortunately, our back-to-nature bliss is far from over. By pairing our excursion to Bulls Island with Charleston’s best-kept secret—lodging on lush Dewees Island—we go from one outdoor paradise to another. A private island across an inlet from Wild Dunes, Dewees is accessible only by private ferry from the Isle of Palms marina, and only to property owners and vacation renters. But there’s no “private island” pretense here—life is low-key and relaxed on Dewees. Sandy trails are the island’s only thoroughfare, and two and a half miles of immaculate beach await adventurers.
Here’s what we discovered that you don’t need on Dewees: car keys (golf carts come with your rental), house keys, and a schedule, unless it’s the tidal one. It’s the kind of place where children can be free-range kids again, moseying down pathways simply for the joy of exploring. There are guided walks, a swimming pool and tennis courts, as well as Ping-Pong and Frisbee golf. Dewees is ideal for reconnecting with the gentle rhythms of nature, taking a lesson from the great blue heron standing serenely, endlessly, gracefully, by the water’s edge. A stay on Dewees is the ideal complement to being immersed in the wild awe of Bulls Island. In addition to long beach walks, we enjoyed clamming near the Capers Inlet, and canoeing in the impoundment, as well as plenty of napping on the rental house’s screened porch. It’s a good thing the ferry ride back to the mainland was so relaxing and peaceful—it eased the pain of returning to reality. First order of reluctant business—digging out those car keys, and filing away beautiful, down-to-earth memories.
/// COAST WITH THE MOST DEWEES ISLAND RENTALS: The go-to place for finding the perfect rental, Dewees lists all the vacation homes available to rent, as well as villas at Huyler House. (843) 906-0410, deweesrentals.com BULLS ISLAND: Reserve your excursion (day exploring, guided, or kayaking) through Coastal Expeditions. The ferry schedule from March 1– November 30 runs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday departing at 9am and 12:30pm; returning at Noon & 4pm. (843) 881-4582, bullsislandferry.com
/// HELPFUL HINTS There are no grocery stores or restaurants on Dewees, so plan accordingly. There is a Harris Teeter on the Isle of Palms, and grocery delivery can be arranged. Rentals are stocked with linens, beach chairs, towels, etc. Some are pet-friendly, so please inquire. The Dewees Island Ferry departs the mainland on the hour and from the island (on demand) on the half-hour. Reservations required. For a Bulls Island outing, pack snacks or a picnic lunch, bring water and sunscreen, insect repellant and a hat. Fat-tire bikes are welcome and a good way to cover more ground, but make a reservation for bikes (no cost) when booking the ferry.
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Man of His Word Author David Joy chats with mentor and novelist Ron Rash about his work and the Southern places that inspire him // photograph by Paul Mehaffey
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count myself lucky that I met Ron before he was Ron Rash, before he was a household name in Southern fiction. Saints at the River might’ve just come out, I can’t rightly recall, but either way it was early enough in his career that he was still trudging along when I was dropped in his lap like a stray dog. We sat down recently for a short interview ahead of his upcoming event at Greenville’s M. Judson Booksellers & Storytellers to celebrate the paperback release of his most recent novel, The Risen. As always, he had plenty of good things to say.
From the beginning, your work has been very much a literature of a people and a place. Those two things, as is often the case in the South and particularly in Appalachia, are seemingly inseparable. What is it about where you come from, about those people and this place, that set its hooks into you? >> My father’s family was from Buncombe and my mother’s from Watauga, and I think it was just knowing that they’d been there over 200 years, and just that deep heritage. I spent my summer vacations with my grandmother on her farm in Aho, North Carolina, between Blowing Rock and Boone, and I think that
“I spent my summer vacations with my grandmother on her farm, and I think that was a Huck Finn kind of experience.” —Ron Rash
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was a Huck Finn kind of experience. She didn’t have a vehicle, a television, and she just kind of let me run wild. It was right on the Parkway, and I’d walk the Parkway and fish, just wandering around. My grandparents were farmers and that was still a farm when I was young. They had cattle and crops. My uncle was a tobacco farmer, tobacco and cabbage, and I think that in some ways, I just saw what they went through. They lost their whole tobacco crop in a fire one fall. It was in the barn and it was uninsured. Then they’d have a good year and the prices would be down. My uncle one time went to either Hickory or Lenoir and had a truckload of cabbage and the price was so low that he just came back and dumped it, what they couldn’t can. Just being aware of how hard those people struggled. Those are just the people that I knew best.
Pen to Paper: Appalachian writer and Western Carolina University professor Ron Rash has a wide repertoire of works. He’s penned seven novels, four poetry collections, and six short story compellations, including Chemistry and Other Stories, which received the O. Henry prize twice for “Speckled Trout” and “Pemberton’s Bride.” He is currently working on another short story compellation.
Of all your books, what stands out to you as the best thing you’ve ever written? >> That’s tough. I think I’d have to break it down into favorites as far as each genre. Serena I’d say is probably my favorite novel. My favorite story collection is Burning Bright. I think maybe what I do best is short stories, and I think you agree. You know, One Foot in Eden and Serena I think are damn good novels and I’m proud of them, particularly those two, but I don’t know, I think short stories, I just enjoy writing them more. It’s a form that I just love the challenge of [doing]. One of our mutual friends once said he was going to quit writing, and we jokingly said to each other that if he quit we’d drive down there and kill him. I feel that way about your short stories. I’d love another novel, but I might have to track you down and kill you if you quit writing stories. So the last question I’ve got is, what are you currently working on? >> I’m working on a book of stories. Are you just saying that because I said I’d kill you? >> [Laughs] Nooo! I mean that’s an incentive! But I’m actually working on a book of stories, and it’s really nice to be back in that zone. I guess I’ve got about eight or nine now that I’m okay with. That’s the main thing. I’m also working on something else, maybe trying to do a novella. That’s a form I’ve never tried and I think that would be interesting. I love what Jim Harrison was able to do with novellas. But mainly, especially recently, I’ve just been writing stories, and I’m really enjoying it.
Ron Rash is set to appear at M. Judson Booksellers & Storytellers this month as part of its Books & A Beer series. The event is free and features samples from a local brewery. David Joy is the author of Where All Light Tends to Go and The Weight of This World. For more information, go to mjudsonbooks.com.
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Beyond the Cape Wisconsin’s Door County offers alternative charm and beauty to a New England summer / by M. Linda Lee
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utting into Lake Michigan like a pointed thumb, Door County, Wisconsin, is widely hailed as the Cape Cod of the Midwest. Perhaps it’s the succession of sparkling bays scalloping the peninsula’s 300 miles of coastline that account for the moniker. Or maybe it’s the waterfront villages laced with white clapboard cottages that give this area a distinctly New England feel. As on the Cape, there’s a familial charm to the many locally owned inns, shops, and restaurants here. Outside of Sturgeon Bay, the county seat, you won’t find any chain restaurants on the 70-mile-long peninsula. “Repeat visitors, who get to know the owners of their accommodations, don’t say they’re staying in such-and-such a lodging,” notes Jon Jarosh, the director of communications and public relations for the Door County Visitor Bureau. “They say they’re staying with so-and-so.” Highway 42, which traces the west side of the county, runs from the shipbuilding center of Sturgeon Bay to the tip of the peninsula. Along the way, the road strings together the villages of Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim, and Sister Bay like bright beads, each with their white-steepled churches, boat docks, and marinas. County roads, named with letters rather than numbers,
County Bounty: Cherry trees (top left) are a significant crop in Door County; Lake Michigan Beach beckons; Cana Island (above center) is home to one of the most popular lighthouses in the county (opposite, above right). Standing at 89 feet-tall and more than 140 years old, the lighthouse shows a sweeping view of Lake Michigan.
crisscross the interior of the peninsula to the Lake Michigan side, so that a short drive enables you to catch a sunrise and a sunset over the water without leaving the county. Death’s Door
A grim story hides behind the county’s name. Before the first Europeans arrived in 1634, the area was inhabited by the Potawatomi and Winnebago Indians. In an early battle over the land at the northern tip of the peninsula, both tribes lost many men in the treacherous crossing that separates the mainland from Washington Island—a passage the Potawatomi dubbed the “Door of Death.” In the 1600s, French explorers sailing through the strait translated the Indian name to “Porte des Morts,” or Death’s Door, owing
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to the perilous currents churned up when the cold water of Lake Michigan meets the warmer water of Green Bay. This passage spelled the end of many a ship. To modern divers’ delight, more than 200 shipwrecks litter the bottom of the lake, despite the guiding beacons of the 11 lighthouses (four of which are open to the public) that dot the coast. These days, ferries make the 30-minute crossing to Washington Island much easier, which boat out from the Northport Ferry dock at the northern tip of the peninsula where Highway 42 ends. The largest of the 34 outlying islands and home to 700 year-round residents, Washington Island was once the site of the largest Icelandic settlement outside Iceland. Today the 35-square-mile island preserves its Nordic heritage in sites such as the Island Stavkirke, a recreation of a Norwegian church, circa 1100. In summer, families head to Schoolhouse Beach, set in a quiet cove and paved with smooth white stones. A couple of miles south, acres of lavender line the fields surrounding the 1916 Historic Island Dairy, which chronicles 50 years of Washington Island’s dairy industry. More of Door County’s Scandinavian heritage is celebrated back on the mainland at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik in Sister Bay. You’ll recognize the log structure by its distinctive sod roof, where goats graze in summer. Drop by for the restaurant’s famous Swedish pancakes and browse the adjoining shop for a smorgasbord of Scandinavian gifts. A Kingdom So Delicious
In the late seventeenth century, French fur trader Pierre-Esprit Radisson was so impressed by the abundance of food and game on the peninsula, that he described them in his journal as “kingdoms . . . so delicious.” That description still holds true, especially if you like cherries.
Eat / Harbor View Grill A rooftop deck makes this casual place overlooking Horseshoe Bay a popular choice in warm weather. Local cherries highlight many of the tasty menu items, such as pork loin glazed with cherry barbecue sauce. 7821 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Egg Harbor. (920) 868-5064, theharborviewgrill.com
Parador Inspired by a 2010 trip to Spain, owners Larry and Rebecca Majewski celebrate the tapas tradition in Door County. Think fiery patatas bravas, hand-carved serrano ham, and an oversized organic pork meatball called la bomba. 7829 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. (920) 868-2255, paradorwisconsin.com
Wilson’s Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor Although this vintage (1906) ice-cream parlor serves burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner, Wilson’s is best known for its soda-fountain specialties and house-brewed draft root beer. 9990 Water St,
Ephraim. (902) 854-2041, wilsonsicecream.com
In the county’s agricultural heyday, from 1930 to 1960, Door County reigned as Cherryland U.S.A., producing some 13 million pounds of cherries on 10,000 acres of land—or 95 percent of all the tart cherries produced in the United States. The county sits atop the Niagara Escarpment, a glaciercarved limestone formation lying beneath a shallow (10 inches or so) layer of nutrientrich topsoil. Coupled with the moderating climatic influence of the surrounding water, these conditions create an ideal environment for growing cherries. Tart Montmorency is the predominant variety, making up 99 percent of all the cherries grown on the peninsula. As tourism began to take agricultural land for lodgings in the 1960s, the cherry industry waned. Today Door County ranks fourth in America’s cherry production, after Michigan, Utah, and New York. Despite this fall in production, each May a blizzard of pale pink blossoms blankets the rows of trees in the county’s 2,500 acres of orchards. An average cherry tree yields about 7,000 cherries—enough to make 28 cherry pies, Door County’s signature dessert. To pick your own fruit for the freshest pies, come in July during the cherry harvest. You’ll find that cherries also figure prominently in libations made at the eight local wineries and three breweries. Local waters play an equal part in the J U LY 2 0 1 7 / 5 1
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Adoring Door: (left) The beautiful coastline along Lake Michigan in Cave Point County Park; Wilson’s oldfashioned ice cream parlor (right) has been servicing locals and tourists for more than 100 years; cherry orchards, like the grove in Egg Harbor, dot the landscape of Door County. The climate and soil offer per fect conditions to accommodate 2,500 acres of cherry trees.
Stay / Hillside Inn of Ephraim Peering down over Eagle Bay, the Hillside Inn survives as the last of the grand hotels that housed visitors to Door County in the late-nineteenth century. Now a B&B, the inn cossets guests in five lovely, wildflowerthemed rooms with gas fireplaces, large corner showers, airy balconies, and water views. 9980 Water
area’s cuisine. A meal of necessity in the county’s early days, the Door County fish boil was a way for Scandinavian immigrants to feed large crews of lumbermen who harvested timber here in the nineteenth century. Think of it as the Midwest version of a New England lobster boil, but with fresh-caught Lake Michigan whitefish. For first-time visitors, attending a fish boil is a must. Several local restaurants, including the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim and the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek, offer this traditional experience (reservations recommended). Wisconsin is synonymous with cheese, and Door County holds its own with three local cheesemakers. Among them, Renard’s in Sturgeon Bay is the oldest. Founded in 1961, the family-owned business is now on its third generation of cheesemakers. Their repertoire includes ten different types of cheeses, not the least of which is Wisconsin’s ubiquitous cheese curds. Locals snack on cheese curds straight from the bowl, and also enjoy them breaded and fried. You know cheese curds are fresh if they squeak against your teeth when you eat them. In Egg Harbor, you can chat with cheese masters at the recently opened Door Artisan Cheese Company, and sample or buy a selection of the state’s most distinctive artisanal cheeses in the retail shop at Wisconsin Cheese Masters. Up in Sister Bay, Door County Creamery stocks cheese, gelato, and soap all made with milk from the goats the owners raise on their nearby farm. Outdoorsman’s Eden
Boating, fishing, diving, kayaking, bird-watching, hiking at five state parks, and golfing at 11 public courses will keep even the most avid outdoorsman busy. If you’d rather have someone else captain your vessel, boat tours spotlight the profusion of what Jarosh refers to as “starter castles” along the waterfront. Of the five state parks in the county, Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek is widely regarded as the crown jewel. A ride through the 3,776-acre park in spring reveals a wonder of wildflowers. Clouds of blue forget-me-nots settle like fairy mist between the trees, while patches of snowy trillium snuggle
St, Ephraim. (902) 854-7666, hillsideofdoorcounty.com
The White Gull Inn Welcoming visitors since 1896, the White Gull Inn oozes New England charm. Rooms in the main inn and adjacent buildings all have private decks or screenedin porches. Rates include a full breakfast in the inn’s restaurant—don’t miss the Door County cherry-stuffed French toast. 4225 Main St,
Fish Creek. (920) 868-3517, whitegullinn.com
Play / Door County Trolley A narrated scenic tour in a red trolley car is a perfect way to introduce yourself to Door County. Themed tours range from relishing local food and wine to rousing the county’s ghosts. 8030
Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. (902) 8681100, doorcountytrolley.com
Edgewood Orchard Galleries Run by J.R. Jarosh and Nell, his wife, the main gallery here fills a restored 1918 barn with the work of 160 artists from across the United States. Check out the lovely sculpture garden that winds through the woods outside. 4140 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. (902) 868-3579, edgewoodorchard.com
along the roadside. Lookout points, like that from Seven’s Bluff, the highest point in the park, offer panoramas of offshore islands and the glittering waters of Green Bay. More than 50 public beaches pock the coastline, with those on the west shore claiming warmer and calmer waters. Nicolet Beach in Peninsula State Park boasts some of the warmest waters, while Whitefish Dunes State Park, on the Lake Michigan side, is popular for its mile-long beach. Although Door County’s population of nearly 28,000 more than doubles with the arrival of summer visitors, you can still find places to avoid the crowds. “With so much land dedicated to outdoor recreation,” Jarosh alleges, “even on the busiest weekend of the year, there are lands here you can go where you’ll be completely alone.” Few can resist the lure of the “big water,” as Jarosh calls the expanses of Green Bay and Lake Michigan that surround the peninsula. Locals, he says, get a chuckle out of the countless visitors who refer to Lake Michigan as “the ocean,” but that’s the feeling you have seeing it for the first time. Like Cape Cod, with a cherry on top.
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stiff breeze is picking up across Charleston Harbor. Captain Kevin Klinges lifts his chin to the sun and smiles as he grabs his waterproof duffel and heads to the dock. Today, he’s teaching a local family how to sail. This fall, he’s hitting the high seas with his family to sail around the world. “I’ve always been addicted to sailing,” admits the 44-year-old instructor at the Charleston Sailing School. “Each time I do it, or go further, it gets more addicting. There’s something so primal about getting to a place by nature, and doing it yourself because you have the skillset and a little bit of luck.” A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the seagoing adventurer grew up hoisting jibs and mizzens on Chesapeake Bay. As the youngest of five boys, his father would send him shimmying up the mast to make sure their boat could clear bridges. This son of a sailor now has sons himself, ages two and seven. He’s excited to escort them on this voyage. “Sailing is not that scary, and the more experience you have, it’s less and less scary. It builds self-esteem and confidence,” he shares. “That I can give my boys the gift that my father gave me when I was four, that’s amazing.” Even with the best of skills, Kevin recognizes the inherent, life-threatening dangers of facing the elements far from land. A little over a decade ago, he challenged an angry Atlantic in the dead of winter on a Lagoon 38 catamaran. One thousand miles from the U.S. shore on the edge of the infamous Bermuda Triangle, a threeday-long, low-pressure system collided with another,
exploding into gale-force winds that sent the ship surfing down 30-foot rollers. The boat bowed into the back of a wave and pitchpoled. “We capsized,” states Kevin, recalling how dusk disappeared too soon. “We held onto the hull for eleven and a half hours in 45-foot-breaking seas. It was pitch black. My captain died in my arms from hypothermia. The U.S. Coast Guard came about 4:30 a.m.” But in the midst of fear and chaos, Kevin found clarity. He reveals, “I had a lot of time to hang onto the bottom of that boat and think. One of the questions I asked myself was would this deter me from going sailing again if I lived through the night. My answer was instantaneous—no!” A year and a half later, friends persuaded him to take the helm as they chartered a boat through the British Virgin Islands for a month-long sail. He invited his new girlfriend, Lacey, to come. “I thought this is either going to go bad, or good.” It went well enough, and mid-trip he asked her if she could spend her life cruising. Lacey’s now his First Mate and wife. The couple immediately started planning their global journey. The birth of Sinjin delayed departure a bit, and then Lennon came along. But their sextant was always calibrated to the dream, and in 2016 they moved to Charleston to stage their adventure. Unlike trips mapped by miles and Cracker Barrels, their expedition has a loose time-frame with general destinations. First an East Coast farewell to family that will run as far north as Maine. They’ll then work their way South, with one last provisioning pitstop in Charleston before setting sail for the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and Colombia. From there, they’ll hitch a ride on the Trade Winds to the Galapagos and Marquesas Islands. Monsoon season will be tricky, but they plan to duck in and out of the islands to visit New Zealand and Australia, and eventually run up to Thailand and Malaysia. This leg of the journey—five years minimum.
Riding the Waves: The Charleston Sailing School, owned by Will Miller (opposite, above right), provides sailing lessons through instructors like Kevin Klinges (pictured above left with son Lennon and wife, Lacey). The school also offers bareboat charters, allowing certified sailors to try their hands at the helm of a variety of vessels, like the sailboat above. Klinges and his family will set sail later this year on a trip around the world.
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C O O L YOUR HEELS AT T HE C H A R L ESTON SAILIN G SCHOOL // Only four hours sit between your desk and the open sea, and only one week between sailing as passenger or serving as captain. “A lot of people come in and they’re not sure, so they take one class, or a charter. I see it in their eyes and know they’re coming back,” explains Will Miller, owner of Charleston Sailing School. Will, a longtime sailor, turns landlubbers into old salts using the American Sailing Association curriculum. Once certified, ASA recreational sailors can rent yachts and catamarans at hundreds of harbors around the world. “We’re a huge draw from the Upstate, Charlotte, and
Atlanta. We have hundreds of students each year,” says Will. Greer businessman Jon Heard took his first lesson with Will ten years ago. Today’s he’s sailing in Australia. “I took my first three courses over a month,” he recalls. “My first long sail was to Bohicket Marina. I’ve now sailed around the U.S. and the Keys, the B.V.I.s.” Jon will never forget the turn of his soul on his first sail. “It was so tranquil. No motors. It was just fantastic. You’re absolutely hooked the first time you do something like that. You’re hooked.” Basic Keelboating 101 includes two days of sailing, instruction, and certification for $550. For more on lessons, captain, and bareboat charters, visit charlestonsailingschool.com.
“My main concern is there’s this big thing called the Indian Ocean that stands in your way from a cruiser point of view,” explains Kevin, looking at navigational maps. “By the time we’re there, the kids are definitely going to be older, but the Indian Ocean is big and can throw big stuff at you, and there’s nowhere to go when it does.” Five years from now, will they be salty enough to tackle the Indian Ocean’s wind, waves, and large expanses of water? The captain will access that leg when they get there, and calculate a course to Madagascar—their bucket-list destination. “My oldest son is really adventurous,” the proud father shares. “One of the things I love about sailing is that even just sailing overnight to a different island, you get to that new island and it has a new culture, and a new language, a whole new place to explore. That’s pretty cool.” New ports are calling, and when the fall winds blow, the Klinges plan to push off from South Carolina in a 45-foot catamaran. The iMac will hold weather programs for Kevin, and movies for the boys, who will wear rock-climbing harnesses that clip into wiring when above deck. Below, Lacey will run the galley and homeschool studies. Yet Kevin believes the journey will deliver the biggest lesson of all. “Being able to go to the unknown, to open a door and you’re not sure what’s behind it. That’s the adventure. And to be honest with you, I want to make my children world citizens instead of U.S. citizens. That’s what we’re trying to do.” Here’s to fair winds, calm seas, and safe harbors.
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Each month, the Man About TOWN will share his Upstate rendezvous, which may or may not involve cocktails.
Daiquiri Dreams On alcohol abundant press trips, the Man realizes writers are not always adept at cocktail consumption
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n a recent trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, I ate dinner with a man who planted his face into a bowl of yellowtail sashimi covered in yuzu foam. The man was one of seven other writers seated at a table on the patio of a resort overlooking the ocean. We were there on what is called a “press trip,” a multi-day visit to a resort where magazine writers are wined, dined, and pampered in hopes they will return home to write glowingly about their experience. While these trips have taken me to some of the most luxurious properties in the world, they often are far from relaxing. To give writers the full experience of all of the amenities and activities a resort has to offer, the visits are usually scheduled down to the exact minute. And to grease the writers’ wheels, much of the schedule involves some type of alcohol. More than once have I returned from a press trip in need of three days in bed and a full blood transfusion. Our first full day in the Virgin Islands started with mimosas on the beach followed by a Bloody Mary–fueled tour of the property. Then it was off to lunch and bottomless Bushwackers, a frozen mix of vodka, amaretto, Baileys, Kahlúa, and coconut cream. That was followed by an afternoon of wine tasting and then a sunset cocktail cruise around the island. By the time we sat down for our alfresco dinner, I was certain any mosquito that bit me would have to immediately check into rehab. The man sitting next to me at dinner, a young writer named Phillip, was in a particularly advanced state of lubrication. This was Phillip’s
first press trip, and while he had been shy and reserved during the morning’s activities, by the cocktail cruise he’d become the life of the party. But somewhere between the catamaran and the patio, Phillip crossed that line of inebriation that transforms one from gregarious storyteller into sleepy toddler. “Are you ok?” I whispered to Phillip as he stared blankly at the bowl of sashimi sitting before him. When he didn’t answer, I leaned over to speak to the woman sitting to my left, but she was busy clinking Champagne glasses with two of the other writers. I turned back just in time to watch Phillip’s face slowly descend toward the sashimi. At first I thought he was making a close examination of the dish, but soon his nose and mouth were fully submerged in the bowl. It was only when I jabbed him with my elbow that he sprang upright, his beard dripping with delicious yuzu foam. A few months later, during a press trip to Costa Rica, I told this story to a group of fellow writers as we sat on the beach drinking rum punch. When I finished the cautionary tale of “Foam Faced Phillip,” another writer shook her head and said, “I can beat that. A couple of years ago I was on a press trip in a small town in Italy and a writer got so drunk at the welcome party she ended up sleeping with the mayor. Now they’re married.” We raised our rum-filled coconut shells in honor of the happy couple. In a couple of weeks, I’m scheduled to attend a press trip in Park City, Utah, and I can’t help but wonder what alcohol-inspired adventures await. Will I nap in a bowl of raw fish, or go for a roll in the mayor’s bed? The possibilities are as endless as my thirst. J U LY 2 0 1 7 / 6 5
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Essay Sea Change: Author Ashley Warlick joined her ex-husband, Ron, and their teenage children, Hudson and Sophie, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, earlier this summer.
Time & Tide During a trip to Nantucket, an author reflects on life’s shifting landscape and also its resiliency / by Ashley Warlick
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ate afternoon, Nantucket, Massachusetts. I am about to board a sailboat with my ex-husband and our son and daughter, aged 13 and 19, the day before I leave them for the summer. This marks the first time the four of us have been sailing together, and conditions are windy, probably not safe and maybe not going to happen, but it’s still our plan. The SS Minnow jokes come easy as we take the launch out of the harbor to where our boat is moored. From the perspective of the water, the town seems outside of time. Church steeples rise above the rooflines of the captain’s houses and widow’s walks. There’s a kind of artful, honest composition to the view—weathered shingle, blue sky, fresh lemony green leaves on trees bent to the long winters on an island 30 miles out to sea. It is a place not like anyplace else I know, a combination of nearly 400 years of staunch New England history and recent tremendous wealth, determined to preserve it. This was once the whaling capital of the world, and sailor after sailor took this same last glimpse of home.
The children sprawl at the back of the launch, an honest-to-God American flag whipping out behind them, the town beyond. I get out my phone to take their picture. I have to tell them three times to sit up straight and act nice, because they’re kids, they’re goofing around, but I want something of this moment to take with me when I go. Last Thursday, I left Greenville at 4 a.m., taking a car to the airport, two planes, a bus, a ferry, and a walk to the little cottage that’s been in my exhusband’s family for generations. This travel has been part of my summer for 26 years, and for the children, all their lives. It’s something we continued for them when we split up, this month away to the place least like their home in the world, but still, by dent of marriage and history, theirs. Junebugs ping like gravel against the screens at night. Hydrangeas bloom. There’s fog and foghorns, lighthouses and cobblestones, freezing cold Atlantic waves, the need for a sweater even in August, but especially in June on the water. To say it’s windy is an understatement. There are whitecaps in the harbor, and we motor past the other moorings, boats with names like Wife Goes On, Seas The Day, Respite, and the one we’re going to: About Time. It was the boat’s name when Ron bought it, and he tells me it’s bad luck to change. On deck, Ron busies himself attaching the sail to the mast, lines loosened and then tied off, the snap and crack of the fabric like a big dog at the end of a J U LY 2 0 1 7 / 6 7
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Essay short leash. The boat is an O’Day 240, and can sleep a small handful of people below deck, where Hud now promptly tunnels down and stretches out. “It’s what he always does,” Ron says. Sophie takes the ropes as directed, mumbling under her breath that it’s too windy for this, which is also, I expect, what she always does. The boat is part of their father’s life since our divorce; they have their roles, but mine is just to watch. There are the things that steer, that swing, that whip if you’re not careful. We have the “if the engine dies” conversation. We have the “Life Sling” conversation. We loose ourselves from the mooring and motor off, the boat heeling even as the sail is still wrapped tight. The sheer power of what it means to put a little boat on the vast body of the ocean is suddenly, perfectly clear. The sound of the wind in the halyards is straight out of a nightmare. When it was a whaling town, Nantucket was a town of women, undoubtedly aware of the same wind and water, their men at sea for years at a time. Back when we were married, a friend of Ron’s lived in one of the Three Bricks, identical Main Street mansions built for brothers in the early 1800s. In the attic, there were artifacts worthy of a museum: newsprint, shell, bone, weapon and map, literally centuries of island history contained in a family’s objects. There was a blubber hook, a flaying knife, somebody’s cane, all labeled with notecards and approximate dates of use. The names
of incoming ships were written on the rafters in chalk. A couple of years ago, the house sold out of the family for the first time. I heard the Whaling Museum on Broad Street took what they wanted, but I wonder where the rest of the artifacts have gone. Ron’s family’s house was once his aunt’s, and its history only goes back to the 1920s. But his mother rents the house in the high summer season, and we’ve found paper hangers written with recipes for cocktails for crowds, Legos and matchbox cars, once a fake nail in the cushions of the couch, a produce bag of Viagra in the back of the master bedroom closet. You can reconstruct a lot from what gets left behind. We round Brant Point and wave to the fishermen under the lighthouse, turning back without ever raising sail. But back at the house, we feast. Lobster rolls, seared scallops, beer-battered cod (with beer from the incomparable Cisco Brewery), burrata cheese split over the hothouse tomatoes grown at Bartlett’s Farm. After dinner, we drive to Steps Beach in time to see the sun sink into the Atlantic from the dunes covered in rugosa rose, the scent heavy and salted, not so much grandmother as essential, smelling like roses the way honey smells like sweet. Over the dunes to the beach, we collect handfuls of golden jingle shells, calico scallops, a serpentine chain of whelk egg sacks, each once filled with tiny, tiny whelks. It’s hard to imagine how the animal makes such a complex, big and beautiful thing in reproduction. It’s hard to imagine how any of us do it, but here’s the proof, the artifact, washed up to shore. Ashley Warlick is the author of national bestseller The Arrangement and the editorat-large of Edible Upcountry. She lives in Greenville, where she is a partner and buyer at M. Judson Booksellers & Storytellers.
By Land & Sea: The family continues to enjoy time on Nantucket each summer, as has been tradition for more than two decades.
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We need escape, even from the jobs we love. Editor-in-chief Blair Knobel, Assistant Editor Abby Moore Keith, Art Director Paul Mehaffey, and Editor-at-Large Andrew Huang reflect on recent trips and their importance for recharging creativity, offering perspective, and connecting to a deeper place .
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perch overhead. Between the waves, rustling palms, and sweet trills, I was in a living sound machine. I awoke each day for sunrise on the beach, and then indulged in a decadent breakfast buffet at Fern, Michelinstarred chef Jean Georges’ gorgeous restaurant in the plantation house. From there, the choice was difficult: lounge in the sand, by the pool, at the spa (cabana massage, oceanside), or in my suite; roam the nature trails on the property, take a kayak tour in the Espíritu Santo River State Preserve with an expert guide, or golf on the Robert Trent Jones Jr. course. (Admittedly, golf took a backseat to the spa.) A special Champagne sabering ushered in each evening, along with cocktails on the veranda overlooking the ocean (including a ginger margarita and a Bloody Mary, which originated at the St. Regis New York), followed by dinner at either the less formal Beach Club or the posh Fern Restaurant. The days passed quickly, despite my desire for pause, but I invested in rejuvenating activities—time in nature coupled with superior luxury. Before this, I hadn’t considered a resort vacation. But, in the sand, in the sun, by the ocean on a secluded beach, with a tropical drink in hand and shrimp tacos on the way, with no duty other than reapplying sunscreen, I thought—what have I been smokin’? I found a slice of heaven on Bahia Beach with time to unplug, indulge, and lay like broccoli. And, to think, I’ve got my inbox to thank.
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I keep coming back to SavannaH. I can’t help it. I’m Sure it has something to do with THE charm. With dripping Spanish moss and oak-lined avenues, Savannah was America’s first planned city, its architecture boasting 24 landscaped squares memorialized with monuments and flower gardens blooming nearly year round. And I’m sure it has something to do with the easy hospitality of its locals— it wasn’t christened “The Hostess City of the South” for no reason. Or maybe it’s that I’m a Georgia peach myself—my roots are spread out across this region like wisteria vines—and though I’ve never made Savannah a permanent residence, there’s something about it that feels like coming home. There’s something else, too, some mystical intrigue, some essence of the city herself that makes it impossible to fully grasp who she is, like mist coming off the river in the morning. And this is why I come back time and again, and why my husband and I find ourselves here on a Saturday in early summer. I want to experience it.
MORNIN’ I begin, like all decent Saturdays should begin, with brunch. If I happened to be an early riser (but let’s not talk nonsense), my day would have started with an early morning stroll through Forsyth Park. Savannah has plenty of outdoor sites offering the oak-and-moss romance so iconic to the city—Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe Plantation are two such must-stops—but Forsyth is my favorite. A large elegant fountain reminiscent of Paris highlights the park’s center, which is surrounded by lush green lawns I can remember running around in as a child. Conveniently situated in the city, it’s an easy walk down Bull Street (through three gorgeous squares) to The Collins Quarter, an Australianinspired café with exquisite bites. Styled after Collins Street in Melbourne, Australia’s café mecca, The Collins Quarter pairs artisan coffee with innovative edibles. Inside, it’s all exposed brick, sleek marble table tops, and plush red booths, but we grab a seat outside, mostly so we can eavesdrop on the guided tours as they pass by. We’re in the middle of an amusing story about Juliette Gordon Low, the Girl Scout founder who lived just around the corner, when my spiced lavender mocha arrives. Presented in a charming turquoise cup, it compliments my brioche French toast with blueberry compote perfectly. I leave happy and full and ready for a noonday nap on the beach.
AFTERNOON We hit the Island Expressway and head southeast of the city toward Tybee Island. It’s a scenic 30-minute trip, full of blue sky and stretching wetland vistas. I can smell the salt in the air, and suddenly I’m seven years old again and crabbing off the dock at my great aunt’s house along the Wilmington River, which we cross on our way. I can’t remember the number of crabs in my basket when I hauled it up, but I do remember getting pinched by a stray claw. Crabbing is one of countless activities available on the island (fishing, kayaking, boating, among others), but after staking our beach spot with towels and a cooler, we take a quick dip and then settle in for a few hours of wave watching. The cooler is loaded with lunch and local brews, including Jekyll Brewing’s Hop Dang Diggity Southern IPA. Between the beers and the water, we keep pretty cool despite the summer sun. When we’ve had enough sand and sea (which, to me, is impossible) we pack up and drive back inland. Savannah summers, just like in sister cities across the South, are a hot and humid mess, so spending the afternoon
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indoors comes highly recommended. Visiting the city’s multiple museums is a great air-conditioned option, and guided bus tours grant glimpses of the historic landmarks that make Savannah so (in)famous. I choose to chill by browsing in the commercial core that is Broughton Street. My first stop, and favorite by far, is The Paris Market & Brocante on the corner of Whitaker Street. It’s a curated, vintage shop with eclectic products that span the globe. Sometimes I go just to gawk at the gorgeous window displays, but that’s not really true—I actually go for the espresso bar and fresh macarons. Retail on Broughton swings from local to international, and includes The Globe Shoe Company, a Savannah staple that’s fit family’s feet since the 1890s. ther stops, among many, include the Savannah Bee Co., offering a hive of local honey products. The true nectar, though, is in the back, where mead tastings are available for a small fee. A detour to the City Market off Jefferson Street, an entire block of bistros and galleries, is well worth it for a tin of Byrd Cookie Company’s key lime coolers. And as if I haven’t consumed enough sugar, I’m tempted to pop into Leopold’s Ice Cream back on Broughton, but per usual, the line is out the door, and I know I can get some of that creamy goodness at our dinner destination, The Grey.
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EVENIN’ When I step into the lobby of The Grey, I feel as if I’ve time-warped into an upscale travel scene from a 1950s movie (think North by Northwest). Housed in a former Art Deco Greyhound bus terminal, the 2015 James Beard Best New Restaurant nominee sports mid-century modern décor with wide navy blue booths, steel counters, and retro copies of Life Magazine on a stand in the corner. I order the most exotic-sounding drink on the list—the Far Tortuga with rum, turmeric, coconut, lime, honey, and absinthe, and when it materializes in front of me, I decide it’s much too pretty to drink. It’s neon yellow (that’s the turmeric) with a sprig of purple flower, and when I take a sip it’s decadently smooth. My dinner is a smoked brisket sandwich, crafted by Chef Mashama Bailey, who hails from New York City’s Prune restaurant. The sandwich is pickled onion and creole barbecue on a potato roll, and it’s so delicious I consume it in minutes. I top it off with two scoops of Leopold’s snickerdoodle ice cream, and this time I really am full as a tick. As the sun sets, we make our way to River Street, a cobblestone drive that’s bordered by the Savannah River. With light breezes sifting straight off the water, the city comes alive here at night, and though some parts may seem a bit grungy, the Rocks on the Roof bar at the Grand Bohemian Savannah Riverfront is certainly not. With handcrafted cocktails, live music, and some of the best views in the city, it’s the ideal location to end our time in this magical place. We cross over the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on our way out, heading home toward I-95, and at the top I strain my neck to get one last look at the city, lights twinkling off the waters. I’m sure I’ll be back soon. Because I can’t help it. I’m determined to discover that eternal secret behind Savannah’s charm. And until I do, I’ll come again, and again, and again.
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An iconic feature on the Savannah skyline, the Independent Presbyterian Church’s steeple is possibly most famous for its cameo in the opening scene of Forrest Gump.
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(clockwise from right) Chef Mashama Bailey returns to her roots in Savannah from New York, where she worked under James Beard Award– winning chef Gabrielle Hamilton; Bonaventure Cemetery is filled with ornate sepulchers, some memorialized in the book and film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil; cocktail culture at The Grey offers house and vintage options; the pan roasted squid is one of several seafood highlights on The Grey’s menu; the fountain at Forsyth Park has been a centric feature since the 1850s; a view of downtown Savannah including the Talmadge Memorial Bridge
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Tybee Island is an excellent spot for catching crabs, especially during the summer months. All that’s needed is a fishing license and a standard-sized crab trap.
“I’m a Georgia peach myself, and though I’ve never made Savannah a permanent residence, there’s something about it that feels like coming home.”—Abby Moore Keith
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ART DIRECTOR PAUL MEHAFFEY CAPTURES THE INTIMATE BEAUTY OF ANTELOPE CANYON
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The delicate lines of Antelope Canyon—a highlight of the Navajo Nation’s Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in northern Arizona—have inspired countless photographers and artists across the globe.
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When Paul Mehaffey hit the road for the southwestern United States, IT WASN'T FOR THE VEGAS CASINOS, THE L.A. LIGHTS, OR EVEN A GLIMPSE OF THE GRAND CANYON. From his early days as a photographer and designer, Paul has been captivated by the sweeping beauty of a small slot in the ground in the midst of the Navajo Nation, commonly known as Antelope Canyon. Composed of a lower and upper section—the latter’s Navajo name meaning “the place where the water runs through the rocks”—the canyon and its organic lines were formed by sandstone erosion from flash floods. The combination of lighting, contrast, and texture in the canyon’s interior make it an unparalleled dream destination for visual artists, and one Paul wanted to experience for himself. So he and his wife, Erin, headed west, and though they visited countless other places along the way, for Paul the two hours he spent within Antelope’s walls is what he remembers best. The small moments in Antelope Canyon were the epitome of his western adventure—the experience he keeps coming back to. > > WAL L TO WAL L :
The entrance to Antelope’s lower canyon (below) leads to an underground labyrinth displaying more than 1,300 feet of intricately textured tunnels (right). Due to its location, a visit to the canyon requires a guided tour.
“Nothing’s perfect, and that’s what makes it great. It’s extremely organic.”—Paul Mehaffey
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// RAINBOW BRIDGE
A U.S. national monument, this natural sandstone bridge is located in southern Utah, just across the border from Antelope Canyon.
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Page is the closest Arizona town to Antelope Canyon, and is only a few hours’ drive from Flagstaff, Sedona, and the Grand Canyon.
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ON A RETURN TRIP TO TAIWAN, ANDREW HUANG SEEKS A CONNECTION TO HIS PARENTS’ HOMELAND THROUGH ITS RICH CULTURE OF CUISINE
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When I was younger, I thought of Taiwan as an inconvenience . I spent summers there with my mother and brothers—a month of vacation in an unfamiliar land with the intimate strangers that are my extended family. I remember the humidity, stagnant and oppressive with the smell of wanton tropical growth and rot; clouds of sunbaked dust mingling with sweet moped exhaust; the mosquitoes, large, vicious, and persistent. I remember sweating in our stillness as we sat in wicker chairs listening to the clatter of diesel trucks and the shouts of merchants in the alleys outside. I remember laying on tatami mats with my brothers as a window air conditioner choked on the summer air. I find it peculiar that I don’t remember much of the food, for my brothers and I ate often and well as young imposters in our parents’ homeland. I know this because it is impossible not to eat well in Taiwan. I learned that fact when I first returned to Taiwan as an adult. I was an unemployed college graduate, and I went abroad to find myself. I didn’t. But I lived in Taiwan for six months, and in six months, there is a lot of eating to do. So I ate, and in the process, I learned about this place that could have been home. I learned how this tiny island country has an incredibly dense and diverse concentration of food influences: a heavy dose of Japanese from Taiwan’s former colonial administration; plenty of regional Chinese from the vast mainland only 100 miles to the west across the Taiwan Strait; Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia from foreign workers; and, of course, the aboriginal inhabitants. (If you were into reductive labels, you might say Taiwan was the origin of Asian fusion.) learned that Taiwanese people love eating perhaps more than breathing, sleeping, and making love. Street-side fruit and vegetable stands bustle with shoppers deep into the night, and light spills into dark tiny lanes from equally tiny food stalls selling dumplings, noodles, and stir-fry to a steady stream of nighthawks. On occasion, the constant glow of these stalls flares with the glow of flames leaping up and around hot woks and clanging ladles. I learned that if you don’t know what to eat, you should go to a night market, because there is nothing you shouldn’t try
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at a night market. In the bigger ones, hundreds of food stalls crowd the streets with grilled squid, fried shrimp, steam-fried buns, stinky tofu, oyster omelets, fresh fruit smoothies, bubble tea, spring rolls . . . Night markets are no place for shrinking violets. If you want peace and refinement, go home. You will hate it. But if you are a habitual and passionate snacker, this is what paradise looks like: crowded, noisy, hot, and colored in shades of neon and rich vermilion. The textures, flavors, and aromas are no different: intense, chaotic, and bold. I also learned to eat strange fruits—wax apples, custard apples, dragonfruit, longans, lychees; and familiar fruits that were undeniably sweeter, bigger, and better in Taiwan— pineapples, bananas, guavas, papayas, mangos. I learned that the cliché of the “amazing hole-in-thewall joint” is alive and well, except that every tiny town
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in Taiwan only has amazing hole-in-the-wall joints. Like the family-owned, 15-seat stall in Hualien that has served transcendent wonton soup, and only wonton soup, for three generations. Or A Huo Rouyuan a stall in my mother’s hometown of Lunbei. Their specialty is the greasy-chewy-savory-sweetherbal combination that is bawan / rouyuan / Taiwanese meatballs. This extra-large dumpling of steam-set, deepfried, glutinous rice flour is stuffed with braised pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and onions topped with a thick, sweet-and-savory sauce and fresh cilantro. It is something I crave despite an inexact memory, although my mother remembers. It is the same stall she frequented as an elementary school student, and to her, those bawan taste the same 50 years later. I learned that, in the States, we are being deceived by how bad soy milk and tofu are here, and that is a tremendous shame. And perhaps most importantly, I learned that food is the strongest connection I have with the place my parents call home, and the people I call aunt, uncle, and cousin. I know the older my family and I get, there will be fewer opportunities and reasons to return. So when my little brother graduated from medical school in May, we went to Taiwan with our mother—the first time in five years for me, the last time for the foreseeable future for my brother as he enters his profession. We ate well because it is impossible to do otherwise in Taiwan. But I ate desperately, too, because desperation is what a fading identity demands.
> > S T R EE T F O O D: There’s nothing hidden about Taiwan’s culinary culture. Handmade noodles dry in the street, roadsides are dotted with fields and fruit stands, and entire city neighborhoods are blocked off for nightly markets. As for must-haves, freshly caught seafood and beef noodle soup (above right) rank near the top.
// EASTERN PROMISES
Taiwan’s eastern coast is mostly untouched natural beauty, with white sand beaches in Kenting, dramatic gorges at Taroko National Park, and scenic drives that rival California’s Pacific Coast Highway.
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Neighborhood gems are scattered within the labyrinth of alleys and lanes in Taiwan’s urban centers. Crowds are a sure sign of something good.
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Hot Pockets: Mary Yau creates homemade dumplings in the style of her Chinese relatives to serve at pop-up events throughout Greenville.
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t’s Sunday afternoon, and I’m standing in Mary Yau’s kitchen in her home on West Earle. Mary is, for all intents and purposes, a stranger, although we’ve met before at one of her pop-up dinners in the Village of West Greenville. She is, after all, the eponymous Mary of Mary Dumpling. I’ve asked to do this interview in Mary’s kitchen for selfish reasons. Outside of takeout—which is more of an American-Chinese hybrid—there is shockingly little Chinese food in Greenville. I’m the son of Taiwanese immigrants, and the food I grew up with simply doesn’t exist in Greenville. That’s why I went to the Mary Dumpling pop-up in the first place. The promise of dumplings, dim sum, and other snacks piqued my interest, particularly because they seemed the very dishes I remember from my mother’s kitchen. Mary’s didn’t disappoint, and when you find something as near as can be to your own mother’s cooking, you don’t let that go. To my surprise, Mary agrees to let me invade her kitchen—provided I help out. The daughter of Hong Kong émigrés who moved to England, Mary grew up helping in her parents’ Chinese takeout restaurant, first in the kitchen, then at the front of the house. But, for Mary, food was more than a means of financial stability. It was a way to connect. “Growing up in a society where you are the minority, it’s really through food and storytelling that you’re passing on your cultural heritage,” Mary says. “It always amazes me that no matter how busy my parents were with the restaurant, my parents always had a family dinner for us. And when I became a mother, it became important for me to share that with my kids, as well.” Food extended beyond her family into her community. “On Sundays, all the Chinese families would go to Chinatown and sit and have dim sum, and do their shopping for that week,” Mary says. “The whole community would come out, my mum and dad would hang out with their friends, play mahjong.”
For Mary’s family, which was busy with the restaurant six days a week, the two- to three-hour affair represented a rare respite and opportunity to be a part of the community. On this Sunday, Mary wants to try something different. Instead of dumplings, we’re making baozi, a savory, stuffed bun. The filling she has prepared is a mixture of ground pork, carrots, ginger, garlic, Chinese chive, and green onions, flavored with turmeric, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Once wrapped, baozi are typically steamed, which transforms the dough into pillowy, chewy bites wrapped around a juicy, savory center. We’re also making a steam-fried version—a street-food special—which adds a crunchy, golden crust to the soft, chewy formula. Mary’s practiced hands make quick work of the dough: she pinches off nuggets, rolling them into little wrappers; spoons the filling into the middle; and gathers up the edges into neat pleats. Her baozi have the beautiful imperfections of anything handmade: round and plump omens of savory delight. Mine, on the other hand, are decidedly misshapen, stained orange by turmeric where I’ve overfilled the wrappers. “As my mum used to say, it all comes out the same way,” Mary laughs. It’s a generous deflection from my baozi’s shortcomings, but entirely genuine. After all, she hasn’t invited me into her kitchen with the expectation of perfection. As her dumplings are to Greenville, Mary’s invitation is a way to stay faithful to her cultural roots, to share them, and to be faithful to the connective possibility of food. To stay up-to-date on Mary Dumpling’s future pop-up dinners, follow her on Instagram (@marydumpling ).
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iscuit-making is for better cooks. At least, that’s what I told myself, content to spend my Saturday mornings with pancakes or homemade granola. I left fluffy, golden biscuits to the pros. But summer fruit at its peak in the South is a siren. When dark blueberries and—have mercy—fragrant Carolina peaches arrive, I’m tempted every time I walk by the fruit bowl. I was tempted even more by the thought of a biscuit cobbler, warm fruit slumped sweetly under a flaky biscuit, a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting faster than you can spoon it up. I got out my rolling pin. Cobblers in the South vary. There’s the pudding-like cake kind. The drop-biscuit kind. The light-and-fluffy-biscuit kind. And this, of course, makes no mention of cobbler’s cousins: the crumble, the crisp, the betty, the buckle, the schlumpf. Perhaps we just need as many excuses as possible to turn summer’s treasures into dessert yet again. I stirred my cobbler together after dinner in a cast iron skillet: vanilla, butter, brown sugar, a tumble of vibrant peaches and blueberries. The biscuit dough came together quickly, so quickly I found myself wondering what I had been waiting for all those Saturdays. The best cooks are simply the ones who cook, I realized—failures and victories alike. And if it took a golden peach-and-blueberry biscuit cobbler to teach me this, well . . . it’s hard to imagine a sweeter lesson. PEACH BLUEBERRY BISCUIT COBBLER Serves 8–10
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2 ¼ c. flour 1 ½ Tbs. sugar, plus more for sprinkling 4 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 10 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes ¾ c. heavy cream, plus more for glazing ½ tsp. vanilla extract Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. In a bowl, toss together peaches, blueberries, brown and white sugars, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Pour into a 9-in. cast-iron skillet. 3. In a different bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut butter into flour mixture, crumbling together until the butter is like sand. Add the heavy cream and stir together with a fork until the dough just comes together and forms a ball. You may need to add a splash or two more of cream to help the dough form. 4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat into a smooth circle about 1-in. thick. Using a 3-in. biscuit cutter (or juice glass), cut 8 biscuits out and place on top of the fruit filling. 5. Brush each biscuit with cream and sprinkle the top with sugar. Bake for 30−35 minutes or until golden brown and baked through underneath. Serve cobbler warm with ice cream. ))) FOR MORE RECIPES TOWNCAROLINA.COM
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AMERICAN AMERICAN GROCERY
American Grocery offers refined American cuisine and a changing menu that emphasizes quality ingredients from local and regional producers. Begin with the South Carolina Shrimp Strozzapreti, with saffron, roasted tomatoes, fresno chiles, and fines herbes; next, have an entrée of saltcrusted grassfed ribeye with pomme purée, onion soubise, and red wine jus, then finish with the banana pudding cake. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 732 S Main St. (864) 232-7665, americangr.com
Chef McPhee’s blue-bedecked restaurant is causing quite the splash. With a menu focused on hyper-local produce, it changes almost weekly. Sample dishes include Spring Onion Risotto, with marinated mushrooms, charred sweet onion, pea tendrils, and a soft poached egg, and Suckling Pig Porchetta, with farro salad, citrus, pork fat vinaigrette, and local cheese. The “For the Table” option offers housemade charcuterie, Blue Ridge Creamery cheese, and Bake Room bread. Don’t miss the outstanding cocktail program at the gorgeous bar upstairs, or brunch! Now being served. $-$$$, D, SBR. Closed Monday & Tuesday. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com AUGUSTA GRILL
The unassuming Augusta Grill is home to owner Buddy Clay’s vision of upscale comfort food. From cozy booths to the intimate dining room, patrons can enjoy dishes such as the breaded artichoke and leek-stuffed chicken breast. The lineup of entrées and appetizers changes daily, but regulars can always get Chef Bob Hackl’s highly sought-after blackberry cobbler. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 242-0316, augustagrill.com BACON BROS. PUBLIC HOUSE
You might think you know what meat lover’s heaven looks like, but if you show up at Chef Anthony Gray’s gastropub, you’ll know for sure. From a board of house-cured, smoked, and dried meats, to a glass-walled curing room display, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering selections. The menu’s flavor profiles extend to cocktails, which heavily feature whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup.
BRAZWELLS PUB
Channeling the fun-loving legacy of the original Billy “Braz” Brazwell, this pub is an optimal pick for your next food memory. Brazwells steps up game day with an appetizer of thinly sliced, sesameencrusted tuna seared to perfection—along with crowd favorites like spicy buffalo wings (available by the pound) and, of course, a mile-long list of burgers. $$, L, D. 631 S Main St. (864) 568-5053, brazwellspub.com BRICK STREET CAFÉ
You’ll likely have to loosen your belt after chowing down at this Augusta Street mainstay that serves all the comforts of home. Try Mom’s Spaghetti, Miss Sara’s Crab Cakes, or the signature fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. But do save room for made-from-scratch sweets like the sweet potato cake, peanut butter cake, and apple pie (available for special-order, too).
$$-$$$, L, D. 315 Augusta St. (864) 421-0111, brickstreetcafe.com GB&D
The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this West Greenville joint. Locally-sourced takes on American favorites, such as well-crafted salads and sandwiches—like the killer burger on a housemade brioche bun—as well as seasonal specials fill the menu. Don’t miss the chicken & waffle sandwich with a fried egg and maple hot sauce. It’s totally worth the 1,000 napkin deaths. $$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday & Tuesday.1269 Pendleton St. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com
$$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 3620 Pelham Rd. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com
13 Stripes Brewery This American Revolutionary War–themed brewery brings craft beer to the revitalized Taylors Mill community. Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptly-titled suds—including the Nathan Hale Pale Ale and Machias Liberty Nitro Milk Stout—and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs. The Sgt. Molly American Wheat (left) is a crisp summer cooler that pairs perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with fresh-cut meats and cheeses.
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Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 349-1430, 13stripesbrewery.com
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HALLS CHOPHOUSE
The renowned Charleston steakhouse puts down roots in the former High Cotton space on the Reedy River. Indulge in a selection of wet- or dry-aged steaks (USDA Prime beef, flown in from Chicago’s Allen Brothers), or try a Durham Ranch elk loin with root vegetable hash and pine nut relish. Don’t miss the lavender French toast at brunch.
A Classic Among Classics
$$$$, D, SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.com HENRY’S SMOKEHOUSE
Though this barbecue joint has since branched out, Henry’s original location has long set the standard. A Greenville institution, the smokehouse specializes in slow-cooking meat in open pits over hickory logs. Sure, there’s more on the menu, but their succulent ribs with beans and slaw will transport you to hog heaven.
This perfectly preserved treasure is of a time when courses yielded to the landscape and all its inherent challenges—when mule-and-pan grading, not the blunt force of a bulldozer, shaped a man’s vision with painstaking passion. Feel the difference for yourself.
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$-$$, L, D, SBR. 116 S Main St. (864) 373-7300, thenosedive.com OAKBLUE KITCHEN
Smoked, hand-pulled BBQ is a glowing centerpiece of this local eatery. Serving plenty of homestyle dishes, like the Tabasco-breaded hot chicken sandwich and pimento cheese appetizer, Oakblue also offers the Korean BBQ sandwich with hefty short rib, pickled Daikon radish, and spicy Gochujang aioli.
$, L, D. 240 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 232-7774, henryssmokehouse.com
$$, L (Tues–Sun), D (Tues–Sat). Closed Mondays. 109 N Main St, Ste A, Greenville. (864) 520-2579, oakbluekitchen.com
INK N IVY
OJ’S DINER
Located in the space formerly occupied by Corner Pocket, Ink N Ivy boasts a menu of American fare with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Lunch features staples like the charred salmon salad, and the evening menu tacks on entrées like the grilled scallops, topped with lime cilantro butter, and served on wilted chives, baby spinach, and roasted peppers.
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bistro. Beer, wine, and craft cocktails complement an ambitious menu of “urban comfort food” from fried chicken and waffles to a customized grits bar at brunch. Located on Main Street between ONE City Plaza and the Peace Center, this gastropub is downtown hotspot and neighborhood hangout, in one.
OJ’s is not a restaurant. It’s an Upstate institution. The old-school meat-andthree dishes up homestyle favorites on a daily basis, but every weekday comes with specials: lasagna and porkchops on Mondays, turkey and meatloaf Tuesdays, and more. Don’t forget to dig into a mess of sides: the mac ‘n’ cheese tastes the way mama made it and God intended.
$$, L, D (Mon–Sun), SBR (Sat–Sun). 21 E Coffee St. (864) 438-4698, greenville.inkanivy.com
$, B, L. Closed Saturday & Sunday. 907 Pendleton St. (864) 235-2539, ojs-diner.com
JIANNA
RESTAURANT 17
With stellar views of Falls Park from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters. Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine from the 40-foot bar, and nosh on potato gnocchi, radiatori, and ricotta with truffle honey. $$-$$$, L, D. 207 S Main St. (864) 232-7007, jiannagreenville.com
Tucked away in Travelers Rest, Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss. The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes like smoked scallop crudo with creme fraiche, grapefruit, hot sauce pearls, and Meyer lemon oil, and pork belly agnolotti with chestnuts, rapini, and saffron cream. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com
KITCHEN SYNC
A straight farm-to-table concept and a certified-green restaurant, Kitchen Sync’s eco-focus extends to its menu, sourced by local farms. Start with the Gritz Fritz, with Hurricane Creek fried grits, collards, and pepper jam. The Banh Mi salad comes loaded with fresh veg and rice noodles, topped with pulled pork or tofu, or try the local rib pork chop. Don’t miss the pizza! $$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville. (864) 5688115, kitchensyncgreenville.com LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER
Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the shecrab soup, then an entrée from the day’s selections—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.
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$$$-$$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (daily), SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com
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NORTHAMPTON WINES & WINE CAFÉ
Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar. Choose a bottle from the thousands for sale, open it for a corkage fee, and enjoy with a selection of cheese or small plate. Or, select the dining area for dinner from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game. The outdoor patio is a decidedly relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$. L, D. 211-A E Broad
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RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKET SEAFOOD
Greenville may be landlocked, but Rick Erwin’s restaurant takes us seaside. The day’s fresh catch comes grilled, seared, broiled, blackened, or in chef-designed specialties. Try the fried lobster bites with a drink at the elegant bar, pre- or post-Peace Center performance. Ideal for group dinners or quiet date nights, Nantucket offers both an intimate and entertaining atmosphere.
$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 40 W Broad St. (864) 546-3535, nantucketseafoodgrill.com RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE
Traditional surf-and-turf meets upscale dining at Rick Erwin’s. The dining room is decorated in rich, dark woods that, along with low lighting, create an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Entrées range from sashimigrade tuna and pan-seared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday. 648 S Main St. (864) 2328999, rickerwins.com
ROOST
This nod to the enterprising farm-to-table trend lends a modern, tasty addition to North Main. With a promise to provide food with a limited distance from producer to consumer, Roost’s ingredients are sourced from nearby areas in South and North Carolina. In good weather, try to snag a spot on the patio overlooking NoMa Square. $$-$$$, B,L, D, SBR. 220 N Main St. (864) 298-2424, roostrestaurant.com SMOKE ON THE WATER
Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with separate street-side dining and covered patio tables overlooking Pedrick’s Garden. Choose
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something from the smoker (beer-butt chicken), or pick from sandwiches, burgers, or salads. $-$$$, L, D. 1 Augusta St, Ste 202. (864) 232-9091, saucytavern.com
SOBY’S
Local flavor shines here in entrées like crab cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts. Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement. Featuring different selections every week, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com
and live music. 55 Airview Dr, Greenville. (864) 272- 6232, questbrewering.com SIP WHISKEY & WINE
True to its namesake, this rooftop tasting room is all about liquid refreshment. While the full-service bar offers an array of fine wine and whiskey, there’s no better way to end your evening than with an easy-drinking glass of sangria (or a signature cocktail) in hand. SIP’s open-air patio complete with cushioned couches accentuates the laidback atmosphere, and a curated collection of small plates guarantees a quick answer to an alcohol-induced appetite.
BARS & BREWERIES
$-$$, D. 103 N Main St #400, Greenville. (864) 552-1916, sipgvl.com
BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT
SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM
With a focus on farmhouse saisons and sour beers, Birds Fly South Ale Project has come home to roost in Hampton Station. Though closed for production Monday through Wednesday, the open-air taproom is the perfect mid-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find flavor-filled concoctions, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado Saison, or the 2Hop Session IPA. 1320 Hampton Ave Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com BREWERY 85
Named for Greenville’s favorite freeway, this microbrew is attracting outsized attention with their eclectic collection of craft brews. From the crisp GVL IPA to the malty Howdy Dunkel, Brewery 85 combines Southern style with the best of German brew techniques. Trek to the taproom for their latest lagers; well-mannered kids and canines welcome. 6 Whitlee Ct. (864) 558-0104, brewery85.com THE COMMUNITY TAP
Convenience, expertise, and great atmosphere collide at The Community Tap, Greenville’s neighborhood craft beer and wine shop. Choose from their extensive selection—more than 180 local, national, and international brews—or have a glass from one of their ever-rotating beer and wine taps.
217 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 631-2525, thecommunitytap.com LIBERTY TAP ROOM BAR & GRILL
Located next to Fluor Field, Liberty Tap Room Bar & Grill is both pre-game watering hole and after-work hangout. Dinner choices range from classic burgers and juicy steaks to spinach pizza. Gather with friends at the long bar to enjoy one of 72 brews on tap. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. 941 S Main St. (864) 770-7777, libertytaproom.com MAC’S SPEED SHOP
Across from Liberty Tap Room, Mac’s is for the Harley-set as well as the Greenville Drive crowd, with plenty of brisket, ribs, and beer-can chicken. Try a plate of Tabasco-fried pickles, washed down with one of the 50 craft beers on tap. With outdoor seating, you’ll likely want to lay some rubber on the road to grab your spot. $-$$$, L, D. 930 S Main St. (864) 239-0286 macspeedshop.com QUEST BREWING CO.
Committed to producing premium brews while minimizing their environmental impact, Quest guarantees to satisfy your beer cravings and sustainability enthusiasm in a single sip. Grab a pint of QBC’s signature brews; the West Coast–style Ellida IPA packs 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 brewery tour, then follow up with an evening full of food truck fare
Located off of Main Street in Travelers Rest, this local brewhouse gives you one more reason to cruise (responsibly!) down the Swamp Rabbit. With a taproom offering classics (try the easy-drinking American pale ale) and fresh brews (the Belgian-style farm ale is a golden dream) as well as frequent food truck visits, this brewery is sure to become your favorite place to cap off a Saturday afternoon. 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest. theswamprabbitbrewery.com THOMAS CREEK BREWERY
The Thomas Creek brand has been a familiar feature on the Greenville libation lineup for more than ten years, but a visit to the home of the River Falls Red Ale or Trifecta IPA is well worth the trip. Fill up on your favorite Thomas Creek brew in the tasting room, or soak up some sun (and hops!) on the brewery’s patio. Tours available by appointment. 2054 Piedmont Hwy. (864) 605-1166, thomascreekbeer.com UP ON THE ROOF
We all know a well-crafted cocktail can make your spirits soar, but a glass at this dignified drinkery will leave you nine stories high, literally. With it’s classic cocktails, local craft brews, and unique wine varieties, this rooftop bar brings a heightened experience to downtown’s Embassy Suites. Graze on small plates and soak in some of the Upstate’s most scenic vistas. $-$$, L, D. 250 RiverPlace. (864) 242-4000, eatupdrinkup.net UPSTATE CRAFT BEER CO.
Housed in the old Claussen Bakery off Augusta, Upstate Craft Beer Co. is hoppy hour heaven. Not only do they feature the best local and national brews on tap, this beer joint offers home brewsters all the gear and ’gredients needed to craft their own aleinspired inventions. Makes sure to try a naan pizza from the in-house kitchen. 400 Augusta St. (864) 609-4590, upstatecraftbeer.com UNIVERSAL JOINT
Everyone needs a neighborhood bar. Where better to cheer (or heckle mercilessly) with your friends? This hangout is within walking distance of North Main, featuring a covered outdoor patio and roll-up garage doors. Rotating bottle and draft selections and plenty of outdoor seating keep things fresh. $-$$, L, D. 300 E Stone Ave. (864) 252-4055, ujgreenville.com THE VELO FELLOW
Cozy in a funky way, this hip pub is right under the Mellow Mushroom. The menu has burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, falafels, and more. In addition to craft brews on tap, the Velo Fellow offers traditional absinthe service, complete with a silver-plated brouilleur. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. 1 Augusta St, Ste 126. (864) 242-9296, thevelofellow.com
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BREAKFAST/LUNCH BISCUIT HEAD
The queen bee of all things fluffy, floury, and delicious, Asheville-based Biscuit Head has set up shop in Greenville with its wide array of home-cooked biscuits. Whether you like ’em slathered in gravy or smothered in sweetness—the jam bar is slammed with fruity preserves—you can’t go wrong with the Greenvillian topped with fried pork steak, jalapeño cream cheese, bacon gravy, a sunny side egg, and pickled jalapeños.
$-$$. B, L. 823 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 248-0371, biscuitheads.com/menugreenville THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ
Treat taste buds and ears at the Bohemian Café, side-by-side with the legendary Horizon Records. This eclectic café with an international flair serves curry and pasta, and for Sunday brunch, treat yourself to a Bloody Mary bar, or indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade rum cake.
$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 2 W Stone Ave. (864) 233-0006, thebohemiancafe.com CHICORA ALLEY
Chicora Alley’s Caribbean riff on traditional Mexican and Southern fare offers signature crab cakes or mountain-high nachos, shrimp and chicken burritos, quesadillas, and more. Be sure to drop by on Sundays for brunch. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 608-B S Main St. (864) 232-4100, chicoraalley.com EGGS UP GRILL
If your name has “eggs” in it, you’d better know your eggs. Eggs Up Grill doesn’t disappoint. From classic over-easy eggs to Patty-o-Sullivan omelets (grilled corned beef hash with melted swiss cheese), this breakfast joint has you covered. Not a fan of eggs? Try classic diner fare like pancakes, waffles, burgers, and French toast. $-$$. B, L. 31 Augusta St. (864) 520-2005, eggsupgrill.com HAPPY+HALE
Based out of Raleigh, the healthy eatery’s first SC location offers diners a diverse menu of made-to-order salads, bowls, smoothies, juices, and breakfast items crafted from wholesome, all-natural ingredients. Try the “Incredibowl” packed with pumpkin seeds, black beans, avocado, golden quinoa, dino kale, and lemon tahini dressing, paired with an Almond Brothers smoothie. $$, B, L, D. 600 S Main St.
happyandhale.com MARY BETH’S
Breakfast is an essential meal, and Mary Beth’s treats it accordingly. Take your pick: biscuits, omelets, eggs Benedict, waffles, crepes, and pancakes populate the breakfast menu. Or don’t pick—get the Mega Breakfast for a hearty menu sampling. For something later in the day, Mary Beth’s also has lunch and dinner menus that include sandwiches, rack of lamb, and salmon.
$$-$$$, B, L, D (Thurs–Sat). 500 E McBee Ave. (864) 242-2535, marybethsatmcbee.com MARY’S AT FALLS COTTAGE
Located in historic Falls Cottage, Mary’s offers brunch and lunch with a charm perfect for leisurely weekends. The menu includes the ultimate Reuben and quiches, as well as Southern comfort favorites like the Fountain Inn salad and hot chicken salad. $-$$, L, SBR. Closed Monday. 615 S Main St. (864) 298-0005, fallscottage.com
TANDEM CREPERIE & COFFEEHOUSE
Tandem lures Swamp Rabbit cyclists with aromas of Counter Culture Coffee and a happy stomach guarantee. Try the lumberjack (cornmeal crepe, ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, bechamel, and maple syrup) or the tasty banana nut crepe. Stuck between savory and sweet? Split one of each with a friend in the Tandem spirit: “Together is best.”
SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ AND GROCERY
Grocery store, neighborhood café. Local produce, delicious food. These intersections are what make the Swamp Rabbit Café a staple. Biking to work? Stop by for breakfast and enjoy fresh-baked scones and muffins made with King Arthur Artisan flour, or enjoy a specialty sandwich on house-baked stecca. Drop by on the weekends for SRC’s woodfired pizza and brews.
$, B, L, SBR. 2 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2245, tandemcc.com
$, B, L. 205 Cedar Lane Rd. (864) 255-3385, swamprabbitcafe.com
TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ
THE VILLAGE GRIND
Big Southern charm comes in forms of steaming hot biscuits at Tupelo Honey. Indulge in sweet potato pancakes (topped with pecans and peach butter of course), available all day, or try a mouthwatering sandwich like the Southern fried chicken BLT with maple-peppered bacon. $$, B, L, D. 1 N Main St, Ste T. (864) 451-6200, tupelohoneycafe.com
CAFÉS BEX CAFÉ AND JUICE BAR
Healthy and hearty join forces at this West End juice bar. Find fresh fare in their organic salads, as well as their fruit and veggie-rich juice varieties; or sink your teeth into something a little more solid. Their sausage, egg, and cheese bagel will not disappoint, with gluten-free options available, of course.
$, B, L. 820 S Main St #104. (864) 552-1509, bex.cafe COFFEE UNDERGROUND
Coffee Underground boasts a wide selection of specialty coffees, adult libations, and dreamy desserts like the peanut butter pie with graham cracker crust and a peanut butter and vanilla mousse. If you’re craving more substantial fare, choose from a splendid breakfast-anytime option, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. $-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 E Coffee St. (864) 298-0494, coffeeunderground.info METHODICAL COFFEE
Whether it’s the white marble countertops or the gleaming chrome Slayer espresso machine, Methodical is a coffee bar built for taste. Coffee guru Will Shurtz, designer Marco Suarez, and hotelier David Baker ensure there’s plenty of substance to go with style. With single-origin espressos, house-made shrub sodas, and homemade treats, there’s plenty to rave about. $-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D. methodicalcoffee.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 SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY
A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try the power-packed energy bowl like the Dragon Blood. This hot-pink concoction is based with a creamy mixture of dragon fruit, almond milk, and banana, then layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$, B, L. 2 W. Washington St. (864) 729-8626, southernpressedjuicery.com
Tucked between art galleries in the heart of Pendleton Street, the Village Grind is essential for Greenville coffee lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse uses all things local—from milk and syrups to beans from Due South Coffee. Enjoy drinks with friends on the Mid-Century couch or solo at the palletinspired window bar. $, B, L. 1263 Pendleton St. (864) 915-8600
DELIS & SANDWICHES CAVIAR & BANANAS
A Charleston-based fresh-food fantasy, Caviar & Bananas has answered Greenville’s gourmet prayers with a whopping selection of salads, sandwiches, and baked goods galore, not to mention a fine selection of beer and wine. But don’t miss weekend brunch! We suggest the B.E.L.T.: bacon duo, fried egg, arugula, tomato, and black pepper aioli, on grilled sourdough bread. $-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 N Laurens St. (864) 235-0404, caviarandbananas.com RICK’S DELI & MARKET
For a filling, gourmet lunch on the go, the artisanal sandwiches and salads at this West End deli hit the spot. Try the Classic Reuben, with corned beef piled high on toasted marbled rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, or the Rick’s Chopped Salad, with turkey, bacon, and ham. For dinner, fish and chips, herb-crusted salmon, and chicken piccata make the cut.
$-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 101 Falls Park Dr. (864) 312-9060, rickerwins.com SOBY’S ON THE SIDE
Located around the corner from Carl Sobocinski’s restaurant, Soby’s on the Side adds speed and efficiency to high-quality food. From BBQ Monday to Grilled Cheese Wednesday, add a spontaneous element to your lunch, or enjoy a hot breakfast.
$-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 22 E Court St. (864) 271-8431, sobysontheside.com SULLY’S STEAMERS
When considering the perfect sandwich, steam isn’t the first (or even last) thing to come to mind. For Robert Sullivan, hot air is the key to handheld nirvana. With a smorgasbord of ingredients like cut meats, veggies, and homemade cream cheeses, Sully’s serves bagel sandwiches piping hot and always fresh. $, B, L, D (closed Sunday
evenings). Open until 3am on Friday & Saturday. 6 E Washington St. (864) 509-6061, sullyssteamers.com TWO CHEFS CAFÉ & MARKET
Count on this deli for fast, high-quality food, from homemade soups to a traditional grinder and a turkey melt. Grab “crafted carryout” entrées and sides, or impress last-minute guests with roasted turkey and Parmesan potatoes. Choose from the daily menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sunday. 644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com
ETHNIC ASADA
Vibrant Latin culture comes to Greenville by way of ASADA. Grab a bite of Latin flavor with the chayote rellenos de camarones (a Nicaraguan dish of chayotes stuffed with sautéed shrimp in creamy spicy ChipotleGuajillo suace); or see a trans-Pacific collaboration at work with the chicken karaage taco, which features Japanese-style fried chicken and a Latin-Asian slaw. $-$$. Closed Sunday & Monday. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com BANGKOK THAI CUISINE
Bangkok Thai makes a standout version of pad Thai, everyone’s favorite noodles. The curries are a surefire hit, though the green curry is the only one made from fresh chilies. For a different dining experience, take a seat on the floor pillows in the back room. $$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 605 Haywood Rd. (864) 458-7866, bangkokgreenville.com BASIL THAI
Elegant comfort food is hard to come by, but the Eang brothers have created an empire out of the unconventional concept which Basil Thai adds in the Aloft building downtown. The menu offers simple and authentic Thai dishes in a contemporary yet cozy dining area. Enticing cocktails like pineapple mojitos and a selection of regional craft beers will help get you in the mood while studying the extensive menu. Try the Chicken Coconut Tureen to start, then the Crispy Red Curry Duck or Pad Kee Mow. $$-$$$, D. 9 N Laurens St. (864) 609-4120, eatatbasil.com/greenville HANDI INDIAN CUISINE
At lunch, sample items from a reasonably priced buffet with choices that change daily. Try the Handi Special: a sampler of tandoori chicken, lamb kabobs, lamb or chicken curry, and vegetable korma, served with basmati rice, naan, and dessert. For dinner, try one of the thali specials. $$-$$$, L, D. 18 N Main St. (864) 241-7999, handiindiancuisine.net IRASHIAI SUSHI PUB & JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Splashes of red and lime green play off the blend of traditional and modern influences at this sushi restaurant. Chef and owner Keichi Shimizu exhibits mastery over his domain at the bar, but also playfully blends modern-American elements into his menu. Soleil Moon Frye fans should give the Punky Brewster roll a try: tuna, mango, hot sauce, and Panko topped with spicy crab salad and unagi sauce. $$, L, D. 115 Pelham Rd. (864) 271-0900, irashiai.com JI-ROZ
The delicacy of Mediterranean cuisine greets Greenville at Main + Stone’s latest food joint, Ji-roz (YEE-ros). With its abundance of natural light, ocean blue decor, and authentic Grecian pottery, this farm-to-table concept transports patrons straight to the Santorini seaside. Do dinner tapas-style with a variety of small plates, or go straight for the gyro, complete with a fluffy pita wrap, tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, fries and your meat of preference. $$, L, D, SBR. 644 N. Main St #100, Greenville. (864) 373-9445, jirozgreenvillesc.com KIMCHEE KOREAN RESTAURANT
Kimchee’s kimchi keeps locals coming back. Try the Kalbi short ribs (marinated in soy sauce, onions, and sesame seeds) or bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl for crispy rice). All dishes come with ban chan, side dishes that include kimchi, japchae
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Chef Huy Tran delivers the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, crispy shallots, and sauce. Try the Vietnamese crepes or the Pho, which is flavored with fresh herbs from their home grown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday. 2013 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com MENKOI RAMEN HOUSE
Can you say umami? Located on Woodruff Road with a second shop now on North Main, this Japanese noodle house offers an exquisite ramen experience that will have you wondering why you ever settled for the dorm room packet version. Start with the rice balls or edamame, then dive into the Shoyu ramen—marinated pork, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, nori, and a boiled egg bathe in a soy-based broth. $, L, D. 1860 Woodruff Rd, Ste C, and 243 N Main St, Greenville. (864) 288-5659 YELLOW GINGER ASIAN KITCHEN
Here, Chef Alex Wong and wife Dorothy Lee have managed to reinvent the conventional. Start off with the homemade pot stickers, or dive right into the soulsatisfying mee goreng, with fresh lo mein noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and shrimp with an unctuous soy tomato chili sauce then topped with a fried egg. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 2100 Poinsett Hwy, Ste J. (864) 605-7551, yellowgingerasian.com
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The enticing aroma of Afghan cuisine delivers savory satisfaction at this local lunch spot. Chef Nelo Mayar brings her favorite fare from hometown Kabul to Greenville eaters—think succulent lamb kabobs and meat-filled steamed dumplings, sweet potato burhani and root-veggie rich soups. To spice things up, the menu changes daily, but expect to find two plates of rice, meat, and veggies offered. $, L. 210 E Coffee St. (864) 236-7410, aryanagreenville.com DAVANI’S RESTAURANT
Heaping portions and a menu that mixes inventive flavors with customer favorites make Davani’s a Greenville mainstay. The friendly staff doesn’t hurt, either. Try the Muscovy duck, pan-seared with port wine and a sundried cherry demi-glacé, or the veal Oscar, topped with crab meat, asparagus, and hollandaise. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday. 1922 Augusta St, Ste 111A. (864) 373-9013, davanisrestaurant.com THE LAZY GOAT
The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé. For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with a sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg. An extensive variety of wines is available in addition to a full bar. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 170 River Pl. (864) 679-5299, thelazygoat.com PASSERELLE BISTRO
Gaze over the lush Falls Park scenery while enjoying French-inspired cuisine. Make a
lunch date to enjoy lthe arugula salad or bistro burger with caramelized leeks and mushrooms, arugula, Gruyere, and garlic aioli. At night, the bistro serves up romance à la Paris, with items like escargot and mussels. Don’t miss brunch on the weekend. $$-$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (Mon–Sun), SBR (Sat–Sun). 601 S Main St. (864) 509-0142, passerelleinthepark.com PITA HOUSE
The Pita House has been family-operated since 1989. Inside, it’s bare bones, but the cognoscenti come here for tasty Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shwarma. And save room for baklava and other Mediterranean sweets for dessert. Also, check out the little grocery in the back of the restaurant for some homemade inspiration. $, L, D. Closed Sunday. 495 S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com POMEGRANATE ON MAIN
Pomegranate serves traditional Persian cuisine in an eclectic Eastern ambience. Attentive service, reasonable prices, and a flavorful variety, such as the slow-cooked lamb shank or the charbroiled Cornish hen kabobs, make this an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Be sure to sample from the martini menu at the aquamarine-tiled bar, or head outside to the street-side patio facing Main. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday.
618 S Main St. (864) 241-3012, pomegranateonmain.com RISTORANTE BERGAMO
Ristorante Bergamo, open since 1986, focuses on fresh produce and Northern Italian cuisine: fresh mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and white wine, veal with homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as linguine with shrimp and mussels. The bar fronts 14-foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for enjoying a glass while people-watching. $$$, D. Closed Sunday
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Boasting French flair and fare, this sister restaurant to Simpsonville-based Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second in Jason and Julia Scholz’s line of quality eateries. Situated in the burgeoning Hollingsworth Park area, Stella’s Southern Brasserie offers a local twist on French staples—such as blue-black mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsala-spiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen—served up daily in a lively, chic environment. Don’t miss the breakfast pastries. $$-$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky Slope Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 626-6900, stellasbrasserie.com THE TRAPPE DOOR
A rathskeller vibe pervades this underground tavern that boasts an incredible beer program, with 10 on tap and more than 150 bottles. Belgian specialties include waterzooi (a creamy seafood stew) and carbonnades flamandes (beef stew braised in Belgian beer). For dessert—you guessed it—Belgian waffles are the ticket. $$, L, D. Closed Monday.
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Chuck’s burgers explode with intense flavors delivered by local ingredients. Treat yourself to a pimento cheeseburger and fries, or salute our Cajun neighbors with the truck’s signature N’awlins burger—a fresh-ground beef patty served with andouille sausage, peppers, onions, and applewood-smoked white cheddar, topped with the Chuck Truck’s very own herb aioli. $. Schedule varies. (864) 884-3592, daveschucktruck.com ELLADA KOUZINA
Greek cuisine hits the Greenville scene in this big blue traveling kitchen. Traditional treats are always available off the spit, the lamb and chicken gyros are Mediterranean heaven, and their special take on Greek fries are the ideal pre-meal snack. Check social media for weekly schedules and booking opportunities. $. Schedule varies. (864) 908-5698, facebook.com/elladakouzina2013 ROBINO’S
Chef Robin’s vision of freshly sourced fare with a home-cooked feel comes to fruition in Robino’s Food Truck. Though mainly featuring Italian food, this truck shucks out a wide variety of American classics, such as the chicken potpie with puff pastry or the garden burger. For those with dietary limitations, the vegan lasagna is a great go-to option. $, Schedule varies. (864) 621 3064, robinosfoodtruck.com THOROUGHFARE FOOD TRUCK
From culinary school to the streets of Greenville, Neil and Jessica Barley have made it their mission to bring people together through food. Not only has Thoroughfare proved that tater tots can be eaten with every meal (their disco tots are topped with white cheddar gravy), they’ve driven their way into our hearts. Don’t miss the mahi mahi tacos topped with kale slaw and chipotle aioli. $. Schedule varies. (864) 735-8413, thoroughfarefoodtruck.com
PIZZA BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA
Pizza and beer—flowing from more than 27 taps downstairs and another 31 upstairs—are what bring students and young revelers to Barley’s. Besides the tap, there’s a list as long as your arm of selections by the bottle. Try the classic New York–style pizzas, or go for one of Barley’s specialty pies. Afterwards, make your way upstairs to the billiards tables and the dartboard lanes. $-$$, L, D. 25 W Washington St. (864) 232-3706, barleysgville.com COASTAL CRUST
This Charleston-based catering joint graces the Greenville scene with artisan, Neapolitan-style pizza pies. Served out of a turquoise ’55 Chevy tow truck, the pies are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River farms. Stick with the classic margarita pie, or branch out with the red Russian kale and Gorgonzola, sprinkled with almond pieces and drizzled in olive oil. Location information and renting opportunities are available on their website. $, L, D. Location varies. (843) 654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com
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SIDEWALL PIZZA COMPANY
Located in a renovated tire shop on the main drag of Travelers Rest, on Cleveland Street downtown, and now on Pelham Road,
this pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brick-oven pies made from local ingredients. But their salads are nothing to ignore, not to mention dessert: the homemade ice cream will make you forget about those fellas named Ben & Jerry.
$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 35 S Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com STONE PIZZA
Serving both Neapolitan- and New York–style pizzas, the latest edition to the corner of Stone and Park avenues is no pie in the sky. Ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza, amirite?), STONE and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked for a flat minute in their wood fire oven. $$, L (Sat & Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave. (864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com VIC’S PIZZA
The sign that says “Brooklyn, SC” at this walk-up/take-out joint makes sense when you see what you’re getting: piping hot New York–style pizza, served on paper plates. Purchase by the (rather large) slice, or have entire pies delivered (as long as your home or business is within three miles). $, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 12 E Coffee St. (864) 232-9191, vicspizza4u.com
TACOS CANTINA 76
Tex-Mex has a new home in Greenville with the addition of Cantina 76. Although ripe with golden-brown chimichangas and zesty enchiladas, the menu’s real star is the taco selection. Play it safe with classic handhelds like fried tilapia and ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese, or turn up the heat with fried chicken doused with jalapeño aioli. $, L, D. 103 N Main St.
(864) 631-2914, cantina76.com FARMHOUSE TACOS
Hand-crafted and locally sourced, this TR taco joint is the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. Start the meal with a few small plates—try the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese or the pan-seared crab cakes—then dig into pure taco bliss with the Travelers Rest hot chicken or the fried catfish with tartar sauce. Go a little lighter with a farm-fresh salad, and end with a mouthful of campfire s’mores. $, L, D, SBR.
164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-0586, farmhousetacos.com PAPI’S TACOS
Table 301 plankowner Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. The menu is short and to the point. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, or sample some gelato in the display case. Get in, get out, and enjoy Falls Park. $$, L, D. 300 River St. (864) 373-7274, eatpapistacos.com WILLY TACO
Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta! Housed in the former Feed & Seed, the animated atmosphere pairs perfectly with their festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crispy avocado—tempura-battered avocado, sweet chili sauce, shaved cabbage, toasted sesame seed, pico, and house crema—topped off with one of their house-crafted margaritas. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 217 Laurens Rd. (864) 412-8700, willytaco.com
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You don’t have to travel all the way to the coast for some great beach music; you just have to hit I-85. Held outdoors at the Mauldin Amphitheater, the weekly event features shag-tastic tunes by bands like the Tams, the Sand Band, Carolina Coast Band, and others. Highlights also include food truck dining, craft brews, and a special fireworks display during the event’s finale. Mauldin Cultural Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Fri, 7pm. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org
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TAYLORS FARMERS’ MARKET PRESENTED BY FCI AGENCY Pop into Taylors Mill for a little onestop shopping. Staples of the weekly market include vendors peddling everything from farm-fresh produce to artisan goods, in addition to tasty food truck options and live music. This
year will also see the addition of seasonal festivals, including a summer harvest in August and a fall version in October. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Taylors. Thurs, 4–8pm. Free. taylorsfarmers.market
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Furman University’s charming Swan Lake paints a near-perfect backdrop for this Thursday evening music showcase that shines the limelight on a variety of brilliant, gifted musicians. This month, delight in three theme nights that include the Luck of the Irish and Bluegrass Night, plus performances by the Matt Olsen Quintet and the Lakeside Concert Band. Furman University Lakeside Amphitheater, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. Free. (864) 294-2086, furman.edu/academics/music/ precollegeandadultprograms/
CAN’T-MISS CULTURE / EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS produce, and other things you just can’t live without. Additionally, health-conscious activities, cooking demonstrations, fitness instruction, and screenings will also take place during the market. Mauldin Cultural Center Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Sat, 8am–Noon. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinculturalcenter.org
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SCANSOURCE REEDY RIVER CONCERTS Amassing a number of genres over only a few weeks, the annual concert series is an ideal spot for families and music lovers alike. This year’s lineup hosts a medley of musical stylings, including retro rock by Honey & the Hotrods, blues and jazz with the Carousers, progressive rock by Darwin’s Radio, and many more. Enjoy South Carolina summer nights with some additional heat. TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Wed, 7–9pm. Free. greenvillesc.gov
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Admission is free to this downtown music fest, a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Grab a beer and groove out to the likes of Darby & the Peep Show, Dangermuffin, The Get Right Band, and others. Each week’s concert benefits Greenville’s own Metropolitan Arts Council, which helps keep the arts alive and well in our beloved city. NOMA Square, 220 N Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 5:30–8:30pm. Free. greenvillesc.gov
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TRAVELERS REST FARMERS’ MARKET
More than just your average, everyday farmers’ market, Travelers Rest’s version of the seasonal favorite incorporates lecture series, culinary demonstrations, fitness, music, and even crafts for the kids. Special events for July include a tomato sandwich taste-off and vintage tractor show, but you can find vendors like Blue Ridge Creamery, Southern Pressed Juicery, Circa Doughnut, and Greenbrier Farms any time you visit. Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Sat, 8:30am–Noon. Free. travelersrestfarmersmarket.com
TD’s annual downtown market is the place to stock up on seasonal produce, plants, baked goods, meats, and cheeses—all while supporting regional farmers. There’s also handmade spreads, pottery, pickled treats, grains, and more. Enjoy live music each week, and great chef demonstrations, so you’ll know just what to do with all your goodies once you get in the kitchen. Downtown Greenville. Sat, 8am–Noon. Free. (864) 467-4494, saturdaymarketlive.com
FARGO RED, WHITE, 4 WELLS AND BLUE FESTIVAL
Nothing says Fourth of July like a few fireworks bursting through the warm summer sky. Sponsored locally and presented by AT&T, this display is one of the largest in the Palmetto State. Even better—it’s free. The celebration will feature live music, a kid’s fun zone, and plenty of bites and brews provided by local vendors. Pick your spot in Falls Park and watch Greenville light up. Downtown Greenville. Tues, 5–10pm. Free. greenvillesc.gov
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Barnet Park. Live tunes will be provided by the Spartanburg Community Band as well as Nashville-based Love Theft at the Zimmerli Amphitheatre, followed by a dazzling display courtesy of Zambelli Fireworks. Barnet Park, 248 E St John St, Spartanburg. Tues, 5–10pm. $5. cityofspartanburg.org
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Since its inception in 2000, Greenwood’s Festival of Discovery has become a staple on the Upstate calendar, offering a unique way to experience the many great things offered in a single weekend. Slated for this year are a BBQ and hash cook-off sponsored by the Kansas City Barbeque Society, a local arts and crafts show, and a “Blues Cruise” featuring live musical performances. Uptown Market, 220 Maxwell Ave, Greenwood. Thurs–Sun, times vary. (864) 942-8421, uptowngreenwood.com
BROADWAY 10–14 CAMP Ever used the terms
“dramatic” and “attention-seeking” to describe your child? It may be time to take a serious look into this summer camp. Over five days of rigorous activities that will sharpen their vocal, dance, and acting prowess, this camp will give your little rising star the opportunity to train with a handful of Broadway legends. The best part? You can check out the final product at the camp’s showcase for family and friends. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon–Fri, 9am. $575. (864) 4673000, peacecenter.org
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WOOD BROTHERS 11 THE As part of the Peace Center’s
“Rock the River” summer concert series, this trio of artfully-blended folk-funk musicians stand at the ready to help you get down. Their debut album, Ways Not to Lose, was lauded by industry critics across the board, and recent follow-ups have set the standard in collaborative songwriting
BEFORE and fine-tuned harmony. What better place to experience the Wood Brothers’ magic than down by the river? TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 8pm. $25-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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Falls Park as part of the Warehouse Theatre’s summer Upstate Shakespeare Festival, this bloody saga is one of the Bard’s most brutal tragedies. Following the death of their father, brothers Bassianus and Saturninus are in the midst of a heated battle over who should be crowned the new Roman Emperor when it is revealed that a general, Titus Andronicus, has already been chosen. A violent chain of events is set in motion, with deception and revenge at every turn. Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville. 7pm. Free. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com
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DAYS 14–16 BASTILLE GREENVILLE
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New Orleans. The Statue of Liberty. French fries (maybe). France has given us a lot over the years, so it only makes sense that we celebrate the Storming of the Bastille in 1789 with a weekend of food, art, and culture. Bastille Days kicks off Friday evening with a glamorous gala offering guests a taste of France with specialty wines, cuisine, music, and an auction. Next up is the festival and Frenchstyle pique nique. Proceeds from all three events help fund Black Sheep Farm, a nonprofit that provides horse education to those in need. Embassy Suites By Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace, 250 Riverplace, Greenville. Fri, 6:30–11:30pm. $75; Ecole Francaise Bilingue, 2 Fisher Rd, Greenville. Sat, Noon–6pm. Free; Black Sheep Farm, Simpsonville. Sun, 1–4pm. Free. bastilledaysgreenville.com
THE SWAMP RABBIT 15 TRI AT FURMAN
Hop on out to the Swamp Rabbit Trail for the sixth annual triathlon spectacular! It’s on your mark for the first leg of the race, a 250-meter pool swim at Furman’s Athletic Center. Then get set for a 16.5-mile bike trek across Travelers Rest’s idyllic landscape of gentle slopes and demanding climbs. Finally, go around Furman’s picturesque Swan Lake, hitting the
pavement for over a mile on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, before wrapping up the 5k back on campus. Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Sat, 7:30am. $45-$140.
CITY 15 & 20 HUB EMPTY BOWLS
BOWL-MAKING SESSIONS
Join the Hub City Empty Bowls program for the first two of three bowl-making sessions held this summer. Instructed by local Carolina Clay Artists, the free sessions include all of the materials you need to make a beautiful work of art that also serves a great purpose. You’ll leave your creation to be glazed and fired, but don’t worry, you’ll have a chance to see it again on Soup Day this October. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg; West Main Artists Co-op, 587 W Main St, Spartanburg. Sat, 10am–12pm & 1–3pm; Thurs, 6–8:30pm. Free. hubcityemptybowls.com
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CHAMBERS 20 KASEY Musician Kasey Chambers might
call the Land Down Under home, but her earthy, original tunes have a country heart all their own. Chambers has a whopping 12 albums to her name, six of which were certified either platinum or gold by her native Australia. Join her stateside for this special “Rock the River” performance featuring cuts from her latest album, Dragonfly. TD Stage the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. $30-$60. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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GLOW LYRIC THEATRE SUMMER FESTIVAL July 13th–30th; Wed–Sun, 2pm & 8pm. $35–$45. Greenville Fine Arts Center. For performances with a political punch, look no further than GLOW’s summer shows, which explore the cultural pitfalls of partisan politics.
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You may have heard of the Million Dollar Quartet, a spur-of-the-moment musical session starring Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, and Carl Perkins in December of 1956. What you may not know is the backstory of this momentous musical gathering. Based on the book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott, the production highlights the artists’ many hit tracks and provides a unique inside look at the interactions behind the music. Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $20-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
OTHELLO July 20th–Aug 6th; Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $15– $20. The Warehouse Theatre. Shakespeare’s masterwork regarding racism, jealousy, love, and betrayal remains alive and well. The Warehouse Theatre stages this performance before it hits the road on tour throughout the Southeast.
Oh, what a tangled web we weave . . . when at first we practice to deceive. That’s basically the gist of Shakespeare’s seventeenth-century tragedy, which begins with a rich Venetian named Roderigo lamenting to Iago that his love Desdemona has fallen for the general Othello. The devious Iago concocts a scheme to create suspicion and distrust between the couple, ultimately leading to the demise of all involved. Catch this production at the Warehouse Theatre before it heads on tour throughout the Southeast. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $15-$20. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com
Photograph by Patrick Cox, courtesy of the Warehouse Theatre
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GO GIRL WOMEN’S 23 YOU 25–30 FINDING ONLY TRIATHLON 2017 NEVERLAND It’s girl power all the way during the 2017 You Go Girl triathlon, which features a mixed competition of relay or individual race styles. This year’s event will be held on a brand-new site, and will include 250 yards of swimming in an outdoor pool, an eight-mile bike loop through the Piedmont area, and a two-mile lap around the event’s host park. Lakeside Park, 1500 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont. Sun, 8am. $65-$130.
It’s the original story of the boy who never wanted to grow up—no, not your ex-boyfriend who pouted if his mom forgot to cut the crust off his PB&J. Inspired by the 2004 film, the musical made the move to Broadway in 2015, receiving rave reviews for its unique retelling of author J.M. Barrie’s magical relationship with four very special boys—a relationship that would go on to inspire one of the world’s most beloved tales of faith, trust, and pixie dust. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm& 6:30pm. $25-$85. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
TRAIL 5K 29 DOODLE Now in its fourth year, the
Doodle Trail 5k has been an integral part of promoting fitness and outdoors appreciation in the Pickens community. Taking place on a former railroad track that runs between Pickens and Easley, the newly paved track is ideal for cyclists, joggers, or stroller moms, and this race’s continued patronage will ensure recreational activity for decades to come. Pickens Doodle Trail, 415 E Cedar Rock St, Pickens. Sat, 8am. $25. doodletrail.com
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3RD ANNUAL CHOP! CANCER
Photograph by Patrick Cox, courtesy of the Warehouse Theatre
We’ve all watched with bated breath as Food Network host Ted Allen prepares to utter the iconic words “You’ve been chopped.” And we’ve all winced when Padma and Tom tell our favorite chef to pack their knives. Now imagine being able to witness that intense pressure and excitement live. During Greenville’s 3rd annual CHOP! Cancer event, 18 local celebrities will compete for the title using a basket of cancer-fighting ingredients. Be
prepared to gasp at those last-minute vinaigrette attempts and pressure cooker blunders. TD Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. $150. Fri, 6pm. chopcancerupstate.com
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n artist’s work is a uniquely singular expression, but the latest exhibit at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts derives collective expression from distinctly different stories. Local artists Dorothy Shain’s, Kiah Bellows’, and Glory Day Loflin’s collaboration In Sight offers an intimate look into the landscapes they each experienced during childhood. Finding inspiration—and each other—at a workshop with local artist Alice Ballard, Loflin, Bellows, and Shain discovered connection through their admiration of natural forms. In the exhibit, the artists weave an eclectic story of diverse landscapes using their own media: Shain through mixed media, Loflin through drawing, and Bellows through painting. Utilizing bright colors and sylvan subjects, In Sight presents the artists’ personal connection with nature while evoking the observer’s personal memories. Though their approach is different, the artists’ vision is 20/20.—Zoe Nicholson
In Sight is located in the Exhibit Hall at the Greenville Center for Creative Arts, 25 Draper St, through July 26. Hours are 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday, and 11am–3pm on Saturday.
(clockwise from left) Dorothy Shain, Kiah Bellows, and Glory Day Loflin; photography of artwork by Eli Warren
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