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BLOWING UP

With an artistic pedigree and a commitment to the experimental process, Asheville glass blower Hayden Wilson shapes practical pieces into elegant works of art. by kathryn davÉ

“Glass has a way of captivating you.

You have to have all your attention on it all the time.

I think that’s one of the things I love most about glassmaking. I never feel like I’ve mastered it.”

—Hayden Wilson

Cover: A surfer takes to the waves on Ocean Beach in San Francisco, California, captured by editor-at-large Andrew Huang. For more, see “Trip of a Lifetime,” page 70.

Right: A glass vase by Hayden Wilson, created via a 2,000-degree furnace near Asheville.

Photograph by Paul Mehaffey

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A spiced fried chicken sandwich on a housebaked challah bun with harissa, lemon yogurt, and charred fennel from Forestry Camp in Asheville, NC.

82 TASTE OF ESPAÑA

As Spanish restaurants emerge in the Carolinas, their dedication to seasonal ingredients tributes Spain’s food culture. by ariel turner

“There is something great about being able to pretend that you are in another country for a moment, to close your eyes, take a spoonful of gazpacho and think about where you might be.”

—Chef Katie Button of Asheville’s Cúrate

Photograph by Chris McClure

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Find fly-fishing gear, gadgets, and expert guides at Travelers Rest sporting shop Dodson Fishing Co.

What began as one woman’s journey into weaving turned into an elegant collection of wares from female makers across the globe.

The simple magic of Spanish cuisine shines at these celebrated spots; chocolate milkshakes are the answer to summer swelters; put a spin on peach salad with balsamic-tossed green beans.

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We are the sum total of how we treat our bodies—wouldn’t the same logic hold true of how we treat each other?

CHANGING COURSE

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e are in a monumental time of transformation. We can be forced to change, as the pandemic has made us, or we can be moved to change, through deliberate and inspired action.

This moment is more than a bell toll—it is a lightning bolt, an awakening crack in our consciousness.

Often, enlightenment requires a catalyst. Change is born of tragedy.

The year 2020, with such a symbolic number, is throwing the shades up on humanity, showing us how connected we are and also how destructive we can be. As if we couldn’t see it before, the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement have awakened us to our own power. Individually, we have an opportunity to help the whole; our personal actions have consequences for the collective better, or for the worse. We are the sum total of how we treat our bodies—wouldn’t the same logic hold true of how we treat each other?

Transformation is not an abstract experience; it requires conscious effort. To think that a problem is too big to dismantle is like quitting

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the game before making the first move. Positive change requires inward focus and our recognition that we can do so much more. At this publication, we have an urgent imperative: to ever more diligently and directly tell the diverse stories of our community.

While this edition is largely about travel, about places we’ve been and where we’d like to go, it is, at heart, about experiences that have transformed us, moments both beautiful and challenging that have made lifelong impressions—shifting our direction, our minds, awakening us to a new way. It’s about the freedom of movement, and how movement can change us for the better.

There is no time like the present, like the power of this moment.

Life boils down to minutes, to seconds, to our last breaths. While we can, let’s please take care. Collective health. Equal opportunity.

Positive, lasting change. It begins with individual action.

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WELLS FARGO RED, WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL Greenville’s booming Independence Day celebration kicks off with live music on two downtown stages, including the 246th Army Band onstage at the TD Amphitheatre. There will be plenty of food and beverage vendors to keep you going while you wait for the evening’s main event: the dazzling fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Check the website for COVID-19 updates.

Main St, from Broad St to Augusta St, downtown Greenville. Sat, July 4, 5–10pm. Free. greenvillesc.gov/1328/Wells-Fargo-Red-White-Blue Editor’s Note: Some events may have been canceled since our press deadline.

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NF: THE SEARCH TOUR

Couldn’t we all use a good party about now to shake off that cabin fever? Count on Euphoria to come to the rescue, with a summer precelebration of the four-day September festival.

Owing to the restrictions posed by COVID-19, Tapas & Tinis will be a tailgate party this year, complete with tunes by Java, bites by Performance Food Service, specialty cocktails— and assigned parking spots for social distancing.

Corner of S Markley & S Main sts, Greenville. Fri, July 10, 7–10pm. General admission, $55; VIP, $75. euphoriagreenville.com

Now in its 18th year, the TD Saturday Market has changed its name and pared down its size to allow for social distancing to promote safe shopping in the days of COVID-19. While some of your favorite artisans and crafters may not be on-site this summer, you’ll still find a bounty of local farm products including organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, and SC-caught seafood.

American rapper, singer, and songwriter Nate Feuerstein—or “NF” as he’s known—began recording music on a karaoke machine as a teenager. During his 2020 tour, with a stop in Greenville, Nate celebrates the music from his latest album, The Search, which catapulted to the top of the Billboard 200 last summer. It joins his 2017 album, Perception, which debuted at No. 1.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, July 24, 8pm. $29-$56. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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Main St at McBee Ave, Greenville. Thru Oct 31. Sat, 8am– noon. saturdaymarketlive.com

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GREENVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL

ZOOM THROUGH THE ZOO 5K

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL

Treat yourself to some of the best souvlaki, spanakopita, and baklava around at the 34th edition of Greenville’s Greek Festival. Held downtown at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this event—postponed from its usual time in May—is a local favorite. Though this year’s festival will be scaled back, you will still be able to purchase the same mouthwatering menu of Greek food either at the drive-thru window or to take out.

Run wild on a loop through the zoo and Cleveland Park in this 5K fundraiser, a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield event.

While you’re doing the long run, challenge the children to a Kids Fun Run (parents are welcome to run with their kids). Come out and support all those fascinating animals you love at the zoo; race participants receive a free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo.

Remember how cliquish high school could be?

This musical, based on the 1989 film Heathers, illustrates that being in with the cool kids isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After Veronica Sawyer gets kicked out of the cool clique of girls, all named Heather, she sets her sites on homicidal revenge, with the help of a sociopathic new kid named J.D. Recommended for mature audiences.

Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg.

July 17–19 and 24–26. Fri, 8pm; Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $20-$30. (864) 542-2787, chapmanculturalcenter.org

406 N Academy St, Greenville. Aug 28–30. Fri–Sun, times TBD. Free. (864) 233-8531, greekforaday.com

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville.

Sat, July 18, 7:45am–noon. Adult 5K, $25; Kids Fun Run, $5. (864) 467-4300, zoomthroughthezoo.com

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Quick HITS REEDY RIVER DUCK DERBY

z What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Why, a river full of rubber duckies, of course! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Reedy River Greenville, the Duck Derby will be a virtual event this year. You can watch on Facebook Live as some 12,000 bright yellow rubber ducks will be released above the Reedy River Falls. Buy a duck to enter in the race for $10, or purchase a five-duck Quack Pack for $30; proceeds benefit area charities.

Falls Park, S Main St, Greenville. Sat, July 11, 10am–4pm. Free. duckrace.com

TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET

Art Werger, The Edge; courtesy of Hampton III Gallery

z Featuring a limited number of farmers, ranchers, and food artisans filling the pavilion at Trailblazer Park, the TR Market plans to supplement their numbers early this summer with artists and crafters. The most popular event of the TR Market season takes place on July 25th, when local chefs compete for top billing in the Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off. Come sample superlative versions of this summer staple, and cast a vote for your favorite.

225 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest. Thru Sept 26. Sat, 8:30am– noon. travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

ARTISPHERE, PRESENTED BY TD BANK

z There’s good reason that Artisphere, presented by TD Bank, has been rated among America’s best art shows. Held in August this year, owing to the pandemic, Artisphere fills Main Street with more than a hundred artisans, from painters and photographers to jewelry makers and glass artists. If that’s not enough, there will be live music, food from local chefs, and wine and craft beer to quench your thirst. Children will delight in making paper robots, Japanese windsocks, and masks at Kidsphere.

Downtown Greenville. Aug 21–23. Fri, noon–8pm; Sat, 10am–8pm; Sun, 11am–6pm. Free admission. (864) 238-6825, artisphere.org

PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER GREER FAMILY FEST

z Head to downtown Greer the third weekend of August for two days of fun hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. For the festival’s 36th year, when you’re not listening to live music, savoring a Restaurant Row of goodies from local restaurants, and letting the little ones romp in the Kids Zone, you can peruse the wares of 150 craft vendors, and even sign up for a 5K Twilight Fun Run. Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer. Aug 14 –15. Fri 6–10pm; Sat, noon–10pm. Free. (864) 877-3131, greerchamber. com/greer-family-fest

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In Times Like These The artists of Hampton III Gallery showcase new work created during quarantine and these challenging times. When approached about contributing to the exhibit, some realized a need to reignite the creative spark. Among 19 artists participating, Leo Twiggs contributes Sheltering in Place, and Art Werger submits The Edge (above). Be moved by the artists’ interpretation of this uncertain season.

Hampton III Gallery, 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. July 9–Aug 31. Tues–Fri, 1–5pm, Sat, 10am–5pm.

(864) 268-2771, hamptoniiigallery.com

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CRISTINA KIELMEYER & IAN BRENNAN MARCH 28, 2020

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ristina and Ian met during summer orientation at Bob Jones University, and four months later, they started dating. As seamlessly as the pair came together, the way their relationship unfolded after that proved to be anything but seamless. Ian was planning to propose to Cristina at Max Patch Mountain in North Carolina, but the drive there took twice as long as he had intended, and by the time they arrived at his perfect proposal setting, it was dark and cold. Happily, that didn’t sway Cristina from saying “yes.” Flash forward to the couple’s wedding day,

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when the COVID-19 pandemic dashed their well-laid plans, and they had to whip up a new scenario in just two days. Held at a family friend’s home, the wedding ended up being everything they could have dreamed, with a childhood pastor conducting the ceremony, their closest family and friends in attendance, and a lovely bouquet and boutonnière by Roots on Augusta.

The couple remains in Greenville, where Anna works as a graphic designer for EP+Co and Ian is an HR recruiter at World Acceptance Corp.—Kathryn Norungolo Photography by Rachel Shoppy

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ANNA FUNDERBURK & CHASE PAGE JANUARY 18, 2020 During a lunch break at work one day, Anna stopped to browse in a local sports store. Chase happened to be working there that day, and when Anna went to check out, he made sure to leave his name on the receipt. A few months later, the pair matched online, and began dating. About a year and a half into their relationship, Anna and Chase were getting ready to celebrate Chase’s birthday. Little did Anna know that the family gathering that awaited them would take place after a proposal in Falls Park, where she said “yes” to forever. The wedding ceremony was held at Aurora Farms, and Anna wore a Morilee gown from NY Bride and Groom. At the end of the night, the couple shared a dreamy private dance once everyone had left. Anna and Chase now reside in Five Forks.—KN

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EVAN COTTINGHAM & CAMERON POWERS FEBRUARY 8, 2020 Although Evan and Cameron were both employed at GE Power in 2015, they didn’t formally meet until a mutual friend introduced them outside of work. They remained casual acquaintances for a while, but when Cameron moved to Texas for work, the two decided they wanted to be together.

Their first year of dating was spent flying back and forth from Dallas, until Cameron came back to Greenville in 2018. The following summer, on a trip to Indian Rocks Beach, Florida, Cameron knew it was time to ask Evan to be his wife, with their families there to cheer them on. The couple was married at Christ Our King Catholic Church in the bride’s hometown of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, where she joined Cameron at the top of the aisle in a gown from Mikaella by Paloma Blanca. The reception was held in Founder’s Hall at Charles Towne Landing, where guests enjoyed Evan’s favorite ice cream dessert thanks to Charleston Scoops ice-cream cart.

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Alex fancied Evans ever since they met in ninth-grade geography class.

In classic teenage form, however, Evans assumed Alex thought she was annoying, and she found him to be super sarcastic. Years later, after graduating from college and starting their own lives, the pair reconnected on Instagram and quickly jumped into their first date, ice-skating in downtown Greenville. On the day of the proposal, Evans knew it was coming. The pair set out on a road trip that landed them in Knoxville, Tennessee, on a helicopter ride over the Smokies, where he asked that big question thousands of feet in the air. Back in Greenville, the couple started planning their wedding with influences from Evans’ American family and Alex’s Ukrainian side. At Twigs Tempietto, Evans met Alex at the altar in a gown by Katherine Marie Weddings, and the reception that followed featured electric string music and a prayer in Russian from Alex’s dad. The couple remains in Greenville, where Alex works in private investment and Evans is an oncology RN at Prisma Health.—KN

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MAEVE TIERNEY & JT LAUE MARCH 14, 2020 When Maeve moved to Baltimore, Maryland, shortly after graduating from USC, she had no clue she would find her future husband there. JT was born and raised in Baltimore, and through mutual friends on Pup ‘N Suds (an overly enthusiastic kickball team) he met Maeve. The couple dated for nearly five-and-a-half years before taking the next step, and J.T. knew his proposal couldn’t be elaborate because Maeve is impossible to surprise. One evening when she was doing the dishes, he popped the question and truly caught her off guard. They managed to hold their wedding at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church just before COVID-19 forced the nationwide shutdown.

Maeve wore a Martina Liana gown along with the shoes her mother had worn on her own wedding day. The couple now lives in Philadelphia, where they are adjusting to being newlyweds in quarantine.—KN

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Maggie and Bailey were both sophomores at Anderson University when they met. From the beginning of their dating relationship, Maggie knew Bailey was the one. Three years later, during their senior year, Bailey organized a proposal that Maggie never saw coming. He’d convinced her he wouldn’t be proposing in the near future, but over spring break, Bailey visited Maggie’s parents to ask for their blessing, and began planning an engagement party with her older sister. On the night he proposed, it was just the two of them, dressed up for a dinner at Larkin’s in downtown Greenville. Before Bailey could shepherd Maggie down to the Reedy River, they sat down outside, and he dropped to one knee. After toasting the night over dinner, they finished the evening with friends and family.

Their wedding day didn’t come off as they planned due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it ended up being all they needed. In the backyard pasture of Maggie’s childhood home, dressed in a BHLDN wedding gown, she told Bailey “I do” under an arch handmade by her uncle.—KN

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ERIN CORLEY & SCOTT MCABEE JULY 13, 2019 Erin met Scott seven years ago at an MUSC College of Dental Medicine social.

She was in her first year of dental school while Scott was in his second, and they immediately bonded over a love for the Carolina Gamecocks. Later that year, the pair started dating, and five years in, they started their lives as dentists together. Scott had a plan for a Thanksgiving proposal, but when his grandmother’s ring was refinished a few weeks early, Scott couldn’t wait. He got down on one knee at Paris Mountain State Park. The pair celebrated Erin’s “yes!” with friends and family and began planning their second-most special day. Sky Top Orchard is special to Scott and Erin, because Scott’s extended family owns and operates the business. Early in their relationship, when Erin attended a wedding for Scott’s cousin at Sky Top, she knew that this would be the place she would marry Scott. In a Justin Alexander gown, Erin said “I do” on a warm July day in the mountains. The couple now lives in Greenville, both working as dentists.—KN

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REBECCA BRITTON & BARRETT BLACKSTOCK MAY 8, 2020 Rebecca was living in Charlotte and Barrett in Atlanta when the two met on an impromptu double date with their best friends, who happened to be dating. The pair clicked instantly, and eventually decided to meet in the middle of their two home cities and move to Greenville. After just a year and a half, Rebecca and Barrett were house-sitting for her twin sister in Asheville when Barrett convinced her to take a break from work and accompany him to her favorite brewery, Burial. Over beers, Barrett asked Rebecca to be his bride and they celebrated her enthusiastic “yes!” with a few more drinks. The couple originally planned their wedding to be in Alabama, but the COVID-19 outbreak forced them to improvise. Rebecca’s older sister organized the entire day: Rebecca and Barrett were married in a friend’s backyard, with all of their loved ones watching via Zoom to congratulate the new couple. After a wedding day that was perfectly imperfect, the couple is reveling in their new chapter as husband and wife in Greenville.—KN

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DEEPER MEANING BILL ROUTH’S PERSONAL FREEDOM IS THE TREASURE THAT LIES BENEATH

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t seems almost providential that Bill Routh was born just five days after TIME magazine published an interview in which famed maritime explorer Jacques Cousteau suggested that submerging oneself in water allows a person to achieve a heavenly sense of freedom.

Whether or not the article’s timing was divine or the words hyperbolic is debatable and, frankly, irrelevant. What appears certain and completely apropos, is that Routh, a scuba diver who could be considered the “Cousteau” of the Upstate, experiences this buoyant liberation each time he plunges into Lake Jocassee in northwest South Carolina.

“It’s not of this world,” explains Routh, the 60-year-old owner of

“It’s not of this world,” explains Routh. “Down there, it’s like having that dream where you’re flying, where you just hold your arms out and you’re floating, totally weightless.”

When Lake Jocassee’s siren call beckons to veteran diver Bill Routh, he never knows what treasures he will discover beneath the water’s surface. To learn more about Lake Jocassee and book a charter, sign up for scuba lessons, or purchase dive equipment, visit jocasseediveshop.com.

Lake Jocassee Dive Shop, Off the Wall Diving Charters, and Upstate Dock Repair & Diving Specialists. “Down there, it’s like having that dream where you’re flying, where you just hold your arms out and you’re floating, totally weightless. It’s an amazing experience to go under water and breathe and not sink to the bottom or float to the top.”

“Down there,” at least as it relates to Lake Jocassee, Routh has found far more than a feeling of weightlessness; it’s where, 320 feet beneath the surface, he’s uncovered pieces of the past that time and most people have forgotten. Among these vestiges are the remains of Whitewater Bridge, a steel structure that traversed the former Whitewater River, and

Camp Jocassee, a private summer retreat for girls that was situated along the riverbank from 1921 to 1970. Routh made both of these discoveries in 2002 with the help of his friend Jon Royer while using a side-scan sonar to probe depths and identify landmarks that had previously proven difficult, if not impossible, to locate.

Then, as now, the camp and bridge provided a direct GPStagged link to Jocassee Valley, the quaint farming community that lined the shores of the Whitewater River until Duke Power dammed the waterway in the early 1970s. The ensuing floodwaters engulfed the entire region, drowning the tangible aspects of its history in the process. Eventually, the river’s flow stopped and gave rise to the 7,500-acre reservoir known as Lake Jocassee.

Two years after pinpointing Camp Jocassee and Whitewater Bridge, Routh made his most significant find to date: the Attakulla Lodge, a sprawling riverside cottage that operated as a bed-and-breakfast for 50 years. “It was a real surprise when we found the white picket gates on the girls’ camp, being able to go back and look at something that’s frozen in time,” Routh recounts. “But when we found an entire building (the lodge), that really took things to a different level.”

Following the initial Attakulla breakthrough in 2004, Routh spent several years piecing together the story of the lodge’s demise. Rumors and conflicting accounts swirled among locals, some claiming to have seen the entire structure floating down the river at one point; others vaguely recalled tales of select sections of the building being torn down. Unconvinced, Routh and a team of divers spent hundreds of hours watching live video, combing remnants at the bottom of Lake Jocassee, and debating theories before finally reaching consensus: Attakulla Lodge remained almost entirely intact just a few feet from where it had once stood.

“What we came to understand is that the building itself rose as the river started to back up and was [now] sitting on its banks,” Routh explains. “So as the lodge started to float from the effects of the water, the current kind of rolled it on its side.”

These days, Routh spends the majority of his time in, on, or around Lake Jocassee. He might be found leading a dive trip, tending to his retail shop, teaching an advanced-skills diving class, repairing a dock, or performing a salvage dive. Twice each year, on average, Routh also journeys down to Attakulla Lodge to unlock more of its mysteries. “I love my job,” he quips. “No two days are the same—there’s nothing ‘typical’ about it.”

Although Routh’s work continually changes, one thing remains constant: his love for the body of water he describes as “a little jewel in the mountains of South Carolina.” The lake’s intrinsic rhythms, coupled with the natural and manmade wonders that lie beneath, provide him with the sort of aquatic emancipation that Cousteau detailed more than a half-century ago. It’s a sensation that Routh, in his own way, is more than willing to help foster within any diver who ventures to Lake Jocassee in search of treasures that can be held in the heart rather than the hand.

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BLOWING UP GLASSBLOWER HAYDEN WILSON’S ELEGANT WORK LETS THE MATERIAL SPEAK FOR ITSELF

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ay in and day out, while we dream and when we wake, a furnace in Asheville rages round-the-clock at 2,000 degrees. Even on days off, the furnace never sleeps. This is the intense art of making glass. “Glass has a way of captivating you,” says glass artist Hayden Wilson. “As soon as you take glass out of the furnace, it has to stay over 1,000 degrees and malleable, or else it will start breaking apart. You have to have your attention on it all the time . . . . I think that’s one of the things I love most about glassmaking. I never feel like I’ve mastered it; I always have to give it the utmost respect and attention,” explains Wilson.

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The intensity of glassmaking was not unfamiliar to Wilson.

The son of a glassblower and a potter, he grew up an hour north of Asheville surrounded by artists and craftspeople. Not interested in retracing his father’s footsteps, Wilson didn’t set out to become a glassblower—but he didn’t exactly turn his back on the artist’s life either. He majored in sculpture at UNC Asheville, focusing on metal fabrication and casting iron and bronze. While he was there, he had an idea to re-use the waste glaze from the university’s ceramics department in glassmaking, rendering it nonhazardous. The project proved pivotal: it sparked a new interest in glassmaking and led to working for renowned glass artist Alex Bernstein after graduation.

Wilson’s work, which ranges from modern barware to more conceptual fine art pieces, reflects the diversity of experiences that have shaped his journey. “Growing up as the son of two craftspeople, I had the confidence to not be afraid of failure,” he says. Much of his own growth as an artist has happened in community with other glass artists at places like the North

In his studio near Asheville, Hayden Wilson practices the glassblower’s art, turning out exquisite pieces from barware to cast-steel sculptures; check out Hayden’s work at haydendakotawilson.com.

Carolina Glass Center, where he was the studio manager for many years before transitioning to his own studio. The hands-on nature of glassblowing and high cost of powering a glass furnace 24/7 makes glass one of the more collaborative mediums, and the constant sharing of knowledge drives more creativity, according to Wilson.

As is true for artists across time, the challenges of the medium have birthed some of Wilson’s signature work. His tableware and barware emerged out of a practical need to justify the energy and expense of running the furnace year-round, but their clean, modern lines and unique use of color demonstrate Wilson’s vision.

“I like the glass to speak for itself. I’m looking for an elegance and subtlety that emphasizes the glass as itself—this fluid, kind of magic material,” he says. In addition to his own work, Wilson has partnered with major brands like Room & Board and East Fork Pottery to produce custom, hand-blown barware such as tumblers, pitchers, and carafes in exclusive palettes.

“I think the relationship between maker and consumer is really

interesting,” says Wilson about his glassware. He remembers that all of his childhood dishes were handmade pieces produced by various friends of the family and remembers wondering about their maker when he used them. “We rush through everything in life. Using handmade objects gives you that sense of reflection in your life, encourages you to slow down a little bit,” he finishes.

The steady nature of Wilson’s functional pieces frees him to pursue conceptual work as inspiration arrives. His sculptures often marry cast steel or iron with glass or use a unique “screen-printing” technique that fuses photo imagery to glass to explore bigger social ideas. The juxtaposition of a cast-iron, steel, and glass sculpture next to one of his modern, colorsaturated pitchers for East Fork may seem jarring, but on second look, a clear interest in form and utility connect the two. Most importantly, both expressions of Wilson’s artistic vision stem from an authentic place.

Of course, transforming raw material into something useful or beautiful or meaningful is the core of all art—glassblowing just happens to do it in a very dramatic way. But high stakes don’t seem to faze Wilson: “One of the most important things in art-making is being free to experiment and not being afraid to fail.”

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he quaint inn alongside Lago di Bolsena in central Italy. The lively pub overlooking the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland. The seaside bistro anchoring Pamlico Sound in North Carolina. Each charming haven sits tucked away, far from the eyes of prying tourists.

Yet inquisitive travelers are sure to revel at these unique destinations when forging new paths with Explore Up Close.

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“We are not a travel agency,” explains second-generation guide Caroline Cope Khoury. “We are an exploration travel company. Our trips are based around storytelling, cultural exploration, and hidden history. It’s about the things you find along the way that make a memorable trip. Uncovering those and sharing the local character of a place with people is a real joy for us.”

Caroline’s father, Chumley Cope, founded the Upstatebased business in 2004. After years of teaching students and organizing trips at Spartanburg Day School, the instructor channeled his passion for history and travel into a business escorting small groups down the world’s back roads.

“Growing up, we traveled a lot,” confides Caroline. “My siblings and I would tease my dad. We never got to where we were going taking the most direct route. He always avoided the highway to take the smaller, scenic roads.”

Caroline Cope Khoury, her father Chumley Cope, and her husband, Khal, run the travel business Explore Up Close, where they scope out unique and little-known places on each curated voyage.

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Boutique lodging, country estates, exclusive tours, and intimate audiences with experts are hallmarks of Explore Up Close journeys. Each itinerary is curated to illuminate private and public groups of typically 6–14 people . . . no more than will fit in a passenger van.

“You may think you’ve been to a place before,” says frequent traveler Jeff Willis. “But they’ll introduce you to things you didn’t even know about. I learn something new everywhere we go. I thoroughly enjoy these trips.

They are really unique.” The Converse College director of archives has traveled with the Copes for more than a decade. Favorite treks include the presidential tour of Virginia, Provence, France, and Southern Italy. “Oh, we went to Sorrento,” Jeff recalls with a smile. “We stopped at a medieval monastery, Monte Cassino, that I had always wanted to see. It was wonderful.”

The retiree plans to take Explore Up Close trips to Pittsburgh and New York’s Hudson Valley later this year.

The company has doubled its offerings over the last three years, prompting Caroline and her husband to join the family firm. “That makes it fun for me,” admits founder Chumley Cope. “They are great travel mates. We enjoy each other’s company immensely on our adventures—whether we’re in the Scottish or North Carolina Highlands.”

After a home-bound spring, the Copes are discovering that most folks are eager to hit the road. “We find when people are isolated, it’s more important than ever to be able to look ahead and experience the joy of anticipating the future,” shares Caroline. “Travel expands your mind. It makes you realize we are all connected in so many different ways, and it brings you closer together.”

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mbraced by the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chetola Resort nestles among blue-tinged peaks and the 3,500 wild acres of Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, which serves as the resort’s backyard. Given its secluded sylvan setting, it’s easy to see how Chetola came by its name, which translates as “haven of rest” in the Cherokee language.

Folks have long come here to relax. First there was the manor house, built as a hunting lodge in the mid-nineteenth century. In 1982, the home was transformed into a resort by a group of businessmen who added a 42-room lodge, luxury condominiums, and meeting facilities. Rachael Renar and her son Kent Tarbutton purchased Chetola 15 years later, and remodeled the house as the eight-room Bob Timberlake Inn, named for the internationally acclaimed artist and family friend whose realist paintings grace the inn’s rooms.

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While Chetola remains a tranquil place, the 87-acre resort now boasts a multitude of sports programs designed to satisfy almost any desire for adventure. Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats transport guests around the eight-acre lake. There are courts for tennis and pickleball, with a new bocce court this summer. Take a swim in the heated indoor pool, work out at the fitness center, or challenge the kids to a game of cornhole or disc golf. Tired yet? If not, adjacent Moses Cone Park lays out 25 miles of trails lined with mountain laurel and rhododendrons.

The real stars of the resort’s family-friendly sporting programs are clay shooting and catch-and-release fly-fishing.

As the first Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodge in North Carolina (since 2004), Chetola hooks both beginners and avid anglers for customized daylong float trips and half-day expeditions casting for trout in crystalline waters. Outdoor director Morgan Tarbutton, Kent’s daughter, serves as a guide on many of the wade trips. She and Chetola’s other Orvis-trained guides have access to 3,000 miles of stocked public waters, as well as private “trophy waters” where the trout range from 16 to 30 inches long.

In 2016, Kent’s brother Greg channeled his passion for the outdoors into creating the 67-acre Chetola Sporting Reserve.

Hidden in a box canyon, the Reserve comprises a clubhouse and pub, two clay-shooting courses, and rifle, pistol, and archery ranges.

Photographs (center and right) courtesy of Chetola Resort

Beginners take instruction at the five-stand setup, where they learn the right way to hold the low-recoil Beretta and Caesar Guerini shotguns and how to use them safely to break clays.

Women—the fastest-growing segment of the target-shooting market—use lighter Fabian Arms Sirens engineered to fit the female anatomy. As folks feel more comfortable, they progress to the semicircular 13-station course where they can crank up the speed of the clays. “The whole idea is to have fun . . . and safety is paramount,” insists Greg, who co-owns the resort. “Our mission is to create memories.”

Memories made at Chetola don’t always have to involve adventure. A two-block walk brings you to the shops and restaurants along little Blowing Rock’s Main Street. And you needn’t leave the resort to luxuriate in the full-service spa or enjoy a leisurely meal at Timberlake’s restaurant. After dinner, snag a chair on the porch by the fire pit or stroll down to the lake, where you can cuddle up by the bonfire on Friday and Saturday nights.

Whether you choose an active getaway or a laid-back one, Chetola is all about connecting people with the natural world. “I want people to leave feeling refreshed and having a perspective on things that’s just a little simpler,” says P.J. Wirchansky, the resort’s director of marketing. Sometimes all it takes is to disconnect from what your norm is, and Chetola hits the mark as the place to do it.”

Timberlake’s

Located inside the historic Bob Timberlake Inn, Chetola Resort’s restaurant favors High Country fish and game.

185 Chetola Lake Dr (off US-321), Blowing Rock. (800) 243-8652, chetola.com

Whether you’re getting a bead on your clay-shooting skills at the resort’s private sporting reserve (above) or fly-fishing for trophy trout in clear mountain streams, outdoors is the place to be at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

EAT Bistro Roca

If certified Angus Beef brisket and lobster mac and cheese are your idea of comfort food, do as the locals do and head for this wood-paneled dining room near downtown.

143 Wonderland Trail, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-4008, bistroroca.com

The Speckled Trout

A restaurant and bottle shop, The Speckled Trout shakes up a mean cocktail while delving into Appalachian cuisine in dishes such as cracker-crusted North Carolina mountain trout with hoppin’ John.

922 Main St, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-9819, thespeckledtrout.com

EXPLORE The Blowing Rock

Don’t miss the town’s namesake geographical feature, a dramatic wind-blown rock formation that looks out over the Johns River Gorge, 3,000 feet below.

432 The Rock Rd, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-7111, theblowingrock.com

Gaines Kiker Silversmith

Drop in the shop of Blowing Rock artisan Gaines Kiker, whose lovely handcrafted jewelry takes its fluid lines from geometrical forms.

132 Morris St, Blowing Rock. (828) 295-3992, gaineskikersilversmith.com

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2018, construction began at the corner of South Main and North Markley streets, across from Fluor Field, in the heart of the West End District of downtown Greenville. In late May 2019, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown opened its doors to the public, a 151 all-suites hotel with a sleek and modern first-floor public space, and access to an oversized fitness center and outdoor pool. Whether a studio, one-bedroom, or twobedroom suite, the hotel has created separate spaces to let you live, work, and relax. All rooms have an in-suite kitchen that is fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and stove top.

Along with a daily complimentary breakfast, the hotel is set up for those traveling to Greenville for one night or an extended time in the area, providing a homeaway-from-home guest experience.

The Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown is owned and managed by Parks Hospitality Group, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Established in 1998, the firm has properties in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, totaling 1,219 rooms and employing more than 375 associates. Parks is a familyowned company focused on developing, owning, and managing successful hotels.

As the West End District is enjoying a revitalization, the Homewood Suites will look to be the anchor for overnight stays that grant guests just a few blocks of leisurely walking to new hot spots like Gather

GVL (open-air food hall), Urban Wren (tapas & wine bar), and The Whale GVL (craft-beer bar). In addition to its excellent proximity to food and drink, the hotel is one block away from two event venues, one being Zen – An Elegant Meeting Space & Old Cigar Warehouse, both venues cater to weddings and other special events, which makes it a perfect spot to park and stay overnight.

Given its downtown location, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown can play host to a range of travelers, from those here on mid-week business to weekend visitors to the Upstate, or even to Upstate residents themselves. The hotel will launch a package this summer called “Downtown Date Night in the West End.” This staycation will include overnight accommodations, with an upgrade to the best suite available upon check-in (like a corner room with views of both Fluor Field and the Blue Ridge Mountains).

The package includes overnight parking in the 8-story parking garage attached to the hotel. Additionally, guests will receive a $100 gift card to one of four outstanding restaurants (Husk Greenville, Otto Izakaya Downtown, The Anchorage, or Urban Wren).

Whether for a baseball game at Fluor Field, a relaxing and picturesque walk through Reedy River Falls Park, or to experience the culinary scene of downtown Greenville, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown is the perfect hotel for one night or for a month!

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ristine mountain streams teeming with trout beckon fly fishermen and women to our Upstate waters. Conveniently situated in the mountain gateway of Travelers Rest, Dodson Fishing Co. offers such enthusiasts plenty of expert gear and guidance. Equipment varieties include brands like Abel, Rio, Free Fly, and more.

And if you need advice on where to find that favorite fishing hole, Dodson experts are on hand to help with destination planning for the ideal outdoor adventure.

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(previous page) Abel Super Redfish 7/8 reel, made in the USA; (right) Scott Radian fly rod and Abel Native Cutthroat Vaya 5/6 reel, made in the USA; (opposite, clockwise from left) Brady’s Handmade Nets in mahogany, curly maple, and walnut, made in the USA; olive Wooly Bugger; Woody Gents Damascus field knife in curly maple, made in USA; Sage Salt HD fly rod, made in the USA. All available at Dodson Fishing Co. 533 N Hwy 21, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2140, dodsonfishing.com

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(previous page) Chikan dress, $248. Cotton, India; (above left) Tashkent dress, $313. Cotton/silk blend, Uzbekistan; (above right) Ikat dress in citron and blue, $595. Silk, Uzbekistan; (opposite page) 1. Deconstructed orchid necklace, $625. 24k gold covered foliage, Colombia; 2. Caracas double-stripe pom pom tote in natural and navy, $145. Sisal, seagrass, raffia, leather, Madagascar; 3. Nova bracelets in black, $88. 10K goldplated brass, cattle horn, Uganda; 4. Cana flecha large bangle in black and white, $120. Cana flecha fibre, Colombia; 5. Dalila midi tote in arnica, $112. Cotton and leather, Guatemala; 6. Maguey hoop earrings in natural, $95. Cana flecha, metal, Colombia.

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In her Charleston showroom, Walker displays the bold handcrafted designs into which these women weave their stories.—M. Linda Lee

Ibu. 183 King St, 2nd floor, Charleston. (843) 327-8304, ibumovement.com

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Each month one Editor’s Choice winner will win a $50 gift card to an Upstate business.

Three honorable mention photos will also receive a $25 gift card to an Upstate business.

Winning entries will be published in the Greenville Journal.

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OPEN PLAN MS. BEA ENCOUR AGES BY-THE -BOOK TR AVELERS TO LOOSEN UP

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hen deciding between being spontaneous and having a plan, my general tilt is toward the plan, especially when organizing a trip or vacation. I am just more at ease knowing that options have been considered, reservations have been made, and a general schedule of events has been logged that will guide the journey. For me, an itinerary takes pressure off so I can better enjoy the adventure.

Despite my personal preference for planning, I admire spontaneity in others. I can see that my more spontaneous friends tend not to stress out over much, happy to play things by ear. Wherever life takes them is where they are headed, even on vacation. I get it, but go-with-the-flow as the “plan” is well beyond my comfort level.

My husband often forces me out of my comfort zone, as he is keen to wander. As a result, his roundabout journeying has led us to sights we would never have seen via my exacting itinerary. His adventuresome spirit has taught me to ease up on goal-setting for vacations to allow for some unexpected delights.

Even with my penchant for planning, I know there will be times when a detailed escape can quickly morph into an adventure tinged with danger, risk, and excitement.

Growing up, my family did a lot of camping, and we made a lot of memories, including one particular escape that unexpectedly transformed into an escapade. I was camping with two of my brothers and my only sister-in-law at the time. Planning to stay a few nights, we ventured to Pisgah National Forest with a tent, camp stove, sleeping bags, and plenty

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of food for the journey, including a case of soft drinks in a cooler. The bitter cold weather is one of my most distinct memories, but we were snug in the tent and sleeping soundly, until . . .

Out in the darkness, we heard loud grunting accompanied by the sound of all of our supplies that we thought had been secured being tossed about. Not only did we hear it, we could smell a bear, close enough to touch right outside of our tent as it tore open cereal boxes and whatever else it found. As we huddled together, my oldest brother wanted to open the tent flap and scare the bear off by shining a flashlight in its face. There was no way that my sister-in-law and I were going to let that happen! Then, a moment of quiet and some heavy bear breathing, followed by the sound of every carbonated can of soda being popped and gurgled. Sated, the bear eventually lumbered off, the biggest miracle being that we all went back to sleep.

The next morning, we surveyed the damage and saw huge bear paw prints at the edge of our tent. Among the refuse were a dozen empty aluminum cans with teeth marks measuring three quarters of an inch in diameter. For many years, I saved one as a trophy from our unforgettable bear camping experience.

Now more than ever, we are dreaming and scheming our next escape. An unplanned adventure along the way will leave you with some incredible memories.

I’m here if you need me. Until then, y’all behave.

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HAND TO HEART THE M A N ATTEMPTS A LTER NATI VE HEA LING TO ESCA PE PAST TROUBLES

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ccording to psychologists, one of the secrets to achieving inner peace is learning to stop being triggered by the past. This involves identifying the situations that tear open our emotional baggage and rummage through it like an over-caffeinated TSA agent. But identifying triggers is only the first step—next comes acceptance, followed by resisting the urge to rehash the traumatic stories of our personal history (which is difficult when you make a living doing that exact thing), and finally reprogramming the subconscious through positive imagery.

“You need Reiki,” my friend Barb suggested when I described the steps involved in my quest for tranquility. Barb is a retired realtor who lives in an 8,000-square-foot house on a private golf course in Asheville, but looks like a woman who’d be selling crystal wands and turmeric shots from a beat-up Winnebago outside of Santa Fe. Imagine stringy gray hair, dream-catcher earrings, and earth-tone caftans, and you get a good idea of Barb’s vibe. “My friend Tara can do it,” Barb yelled while blending a wheatgrass and goji berry smoothie. “She’s incredibly gifted.”

This was not the first time Barb had pushed me toward New Age healing. Years ago, she gave me a gift certificate good for one chakra cleansing, which I quickly, and secretly, re-gifted. But after a series of emotional setbacks, including being “let go” by my therapist, I was desperate. If Barb had suggested sacrificing a live chicken, I would have fired up the rotisserie and asked what she wanted for sides.

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Tara worked out of a small house in West Asheville that had been converted into a “healing center.” The waiting room displayed bamboo shoots jutting from containers of smooth stones, glowing salt lamps, and a gurgling tabletop fountain that made me feel like I had to pee. When Tara finally appeared, I was shocked at her appearance. I had been expecting a woman with a daisy-chain headband and a yin-yang tattoo, but Tara looked, well, normal.

Five minutes later, I was face up on a massage table with Tara’s palms gliding over my body like the sensors of a metal detector. When she reached my sternum, I began to feel subtle warmth at the base of my throat. Tara later told me my throat chakra was blocked, which can stifle honest communication and lead to insecurity and aloofness. “Well, duh,” was the only response I could think of. We ended the session with a visualization experiment. Tara asked me to close my eyes and imagine myself standing in a forest. “Now ask an animal to join you,” she said.

From somewhere deep in my subconscious, a majestic grey fox strode out from behind a tree and sat down at my feet. “Ask the animal to say something,” Tara instructed. I did, but the fox remained silent. Whatever wisdom it possessed was to remain secret. I left the appointment feeling drained yet relaxed. Maybe it was placebo, but I did feel better, and isn’t that the main goal of healing?

A few days later, I drove over to my mom’s for a quick visit. When I arrived, she told me a fox had recently started coming to the back of the house looking for food scraps. I was instantly light-headed. It couldn’t be a coincidence, I thought—it had to be a sign. I threw a few pieces of bread out the back door and waited. Some time later, a furry creature scurried out of the woods toward the food. “Have you ever seen a fox that fat?” my mom said. I stared at the groundhog in silence. My throat chakra was completely blocked.

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WORDS & PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHRYN DAVÉ, SCOTT GOULD, ANDREW HUANG, JOHN JETER, MELISSA REARDON & STEVEN TINGLE

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IT’S JUNE 2019. I’M COLD AND MY NOSE IS RUNNING, AND NONE OF THAT IS A SURPRISE BECAUSE I’M WALKING ALONG OCEAN BEACH WHERE COLD PACIFIC CURRENTS BUTT UP AGAINST THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF SAN FRANCISCO. I’M ON VACATION, WHICH MEANS I’M LOOKING TO MAKE PHOTOGRAPHS.

I find myself squinting through the afternoon glare toward the beach’s seawall, and I realize I’m looking for myself—or rather, I’m looking for a version of myself that almost came to be.

The weather was the same the last time I’d walked this surfline. That was mid-December, 2017. I’d just finished a breakfast sandwich (scrambled eggs, pepper jack, bacon, avocado, and lemon-garlic aioli on a buttermilk biscuit) from Devil’s Teeth Baking Company on Noriega, and I wanted to see the Pacific Ocean before flying back east.

I was in San Francisco for the prospect of work, an interview at an impossibly cool company. The interview process—office tour, meeting potential coworkers, answering questions, pitching hypothetical campaigns/ lookbooks/editorial ideas—took the entire previous day, and I’d planned an extra day to just absorb the city and think about what my life might look like in the Bay. A studio in Sunset; trail runs in Golden Gate Park; Sunday dim sum at some Richmond hangout where the owners know me; a daily commute via whatever Silicon Valley transportation startup has the biggest pile of angel investor cash at the moment; regular visits to Unionmade, Self Edge, and all the other cool stores I’ve only ever browsed online. That December morning, I watched the surfers as they came trotting out of the surf, their daily devotionals complete. “A lot of really great photographs to make here,” I thought. A week later, I turned down the offer.

Now standing here again before the great Pacific, reflecting on the path I chose not to follow, I wonder if perhaps the ghost of who I would’ve become is on this beach; if the life I imagined exists in some alternate reality. Fauxstalgia—is that the word? A longing for something that never was?

It’s a momentary indulgence. There are still a lot of photographs to make.—Andrew Huang

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Last October, my fiancé, Jess, and I left the southwestern city of Bergen in the morning and drove northeast through a foggy mist that floated over the mountains like a gray specter. Norwegians drive on the right, so Jess was finally comfortable letting me behind the wheel. During our time in Scotland, I had been relegated to the passenger seat.

We stopped in Skulestadmo to see the Tvindefossen, a 500-foot waterfall that seemed to flow in slow motion—graceful strands of water cascading with the soft blur of a long-exposure photograph. The temperature was low, but an aversion to cold evaporates in Norway. The views are just too magnificent to worry that the air in your lungs has been replaced with Freon.

At a gas station in Vossevangen, I bought a bag of foam candy called Salt Skum. I only ate one, since it tasted like a marshmallow soaked in motor oil.

In the early afternoon we arrived in Flam and boarded an electric-powered catamaran that glided through the Nærøyfjord in an eerie silence. In some places the fjord is only 1,600 feet wide, and the steep, ice-covered cliffs cast a permanent shadow over the water. The cabins that dot the shoreline seemed inaccessible by land, even though a few lanky dirt roads disappeared into stands of linden trees and pine.

The boat docked in Gudvangen where we hopped on a small bus for the return to Flam. The view of the fjord from our small hotel room was so breathtaking it was disorienting.

That evening over dinner at the Ægir microbrewery, I wore my jacket, scarf, and knit cap. The servers wore short sleeves. Without the landscape to distract me, I finally realized I was freezing.—Steven Tingle (opening spread) Ocean Beach, San Francisco, California; (above) The Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO site, in Norway

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(above) Arthur’s Pass on New Zealand’s South Island ; Aboriginal rock art in Australia’s Northern Territory; the Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve in Australia’s Outback

“My career job prospects were nil, which was a heartbreaking reality. Yet I had a positive, if not naive, outlook of the world and an incredible thirst to explore it. So I spent a year planning and saving for a backpacking journey that changed my life forever.”

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A U S T R A L I A / N E W Z E A L A N D 20 04 – 2005 “You’re going to Australia and New Zealand? For six months? By yourself?” My mom questioned me with dismay. I was 23, just a year out of my graduate studies for fine art, and living in Asheville, North Carolina, doing what a lot of other bohemian types with futile degrees do—waiting tables. My career job prospects were nil, which was a heartbreaking reality.

Yet I had a positive, if not naive, outlook of the world and an incredible thirst to explore it. So I spent a year planning and saving for a backpacking journey that changed my life forever.

I took a seaplane to an outer island of Fiji, where I scuba-dived the reefs for two weeks. In my three months in Australia, I took in so much of the country, from Sydney and the Gold Coast, to the furnace that is Darwin in the central north, straight down through the red center and around the wind- and wave-sculpted southern coast. I sailed the Whitsunday Islands, dove the Great Barrier Reef, worked on a goat farm for a stint, and camped in the outback. In New Zealand, I lived out my nomadic dream of living in a van, which I bought with an Irish girl and we sold at the end of the two-month sojourn; we even made a $2 profit. Our travels led us to endless pristine landscapes that photos can never do justice. I even went skydiving.

That was over 15 years ago, and since then I’ve traveled to most of the continents, but that trip still stands out. While the places I visited stay with me through photos, it’s the people I met and lessons learned that have shaped who I am today. I learned the difference between being alone and being lonely. I learned to always be aware of your surroundings and to trust your intuition. I found that to be kind and open to others will always serve you well, and that it is possible to live a rich life with very little. But most of all, I learned that in the hardest or scariest of circumstances, the world has a way of providing and that people are inherently good.—Melissa Reardon

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I will never get over the light in California. Gold, round, dusty in an ethereal sort of way—it slants through twisted eucalyptus trees and down vineyard rows, backfilling every scene in cinematic perfection. If this trip were a movie, surely it’d be a boring one. Montages of Sonoma scenery, wine tastings with small producers, idle afternoons by the pool, late dinners, and moonlit drives back to the hotel. No conflict, all cake.

Maybe it’s lazy to describe this weeklong winecountry jaunt with my husband as perfect. The “trip of a lifetime” narrative is the foundation the tourism industry rests on, and like most advertising narratives, it never quite delivers. I’ve experienced enough vacation food poisoning, canceled flights, dank AirBnBs, family squabbles, and overpriced dinners to realize that flaws are the truth of travel and, sometimes, even part of the beauty. I’ve long made my peace with the gaps between expectations and reality.

Hear this, though: mysteriously, California held no flaws. For us, suspended fortuitously between the fires of 2017 and the future fires of late 2019, it was a golden state. I can’t credit our magical time in Sonoma solely to the food, the wine, the views, the herb-scented air—although I do understand now why some come to California and never come back. I think in some inexplicable act of grace we parted the folds of time and escaped into another world. And I don’t expect to find it again.

There will be other trips, other destinations to see in some distant day when the shadow of the pandemic has passed. And when they arrive, there will be lost luggage, crying babies (my own), frustrating wrong turns that become family legend. I no longer expect a perfect trip—that kind only comes once in a lifetime.

—Kathryn Davé

Before traveling to Southeast Asia, I had most recently visited Honduras, El Salvador, and Cuba—hardly garden spots—and at that time, in 1988, U.S. law prohibited Americans from going to Vietnam. Undeterred, I flew to Hanoi during the twentieth anniversary of the Tet Offensive, and my father’s second deployment flying helicopters, during the Vietnam War. Dad rarely talked about the war—until after I returned home. Then came some stories: the occasional hairy airborne incident, steaks on the rooftop of the Rex Hotel in downtown Saigon, and club crawls on Tu Do Street in the “Pearl of the Orient.”

Starting my 10-day adventure in the northern capital city, I saw the creepy Hanoi Hilton and Ho Chi Minh’s imposing tomb. At dusk, thousands of bicycles spun Hanoi’s dusty air to gold, swathing the butterscotchcolored French-colonial buildings.

Next: Hue, the ancient imperial capital. In the intense silence, you could hear the lotus flowers floating in the moats and the sampans plying the Perfume River. The Citadel felt haunted—5,000 U.S. Marines died there.

On the drive down the famed Highway 1 to Saigon, which it was still called at the time (it’s Ho Chi Minh City today), I stopped at Dad’s former posts, now beachside resorts. We passed rice paddies and rusting hulks of U.S. military hardware and saw jungles scarred from Agent Orange.

Louder and crazier than Hanoi, Saigon was jammed with far more tuk-tuks (motorized rickshaws) and cars. A teenaged Amerasian girl—another longgone GI’s child left behind—took me to the War Museum, a must-see, filled with ghastly photographs, a downed U.S. jet, and fencing fashioned from flattened Schlitz cans.

Ever since that transformative escape, I’ve continued to seek out exotic travel destinations, as risky as I believe myself capable of handling, to go with no expectations, and return with more stories than just my own.—John Jeter

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(left) Palm trees in Sonoma, California; (above) a scene in downtown Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) , Vietnam

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Another one of those trips. The parents pack us in a station wagon—a Fairlane, I think—interrupting July and baseball season, and we head west again from South Carolina, toward mountains and campgrounds and trout streams. For days worth of miles, my sister and I fight our private skirmishes in the back seat.

I tease her about her pixie haircut and point at her bird legs. She draws imaginary borders with her finger and dares me to cross. When we pull over at rest stops, I lean toward her and whisper, “This is where mom and dad leave you,” and she believes me just enough to matter.

My father, the forester, wants us to see Trappers Lake, in Colorado. He is fascinated by the dead trees, killed off in the ’40s by a spruce worm. And he wants to fish for native cutthroat trout that move like gray missiles in the clear, glacier-cold water. He and my mother set up the campsite at the edge of some trees that survived the blight, and my father suggests the two of us walk down to the lake together. Explore some, he says. See what you can find. Then my mother says, “Take care of your sister.”

If you look at the picture, you can barely make us out. Her, with her short hair and skinny legs. Me, carrying a fly rod like some sort of warrior’s lance, a net hanging from my hip. I have to tell you—that was the moment it happened. Take care of your sister. I remember feeling something different in that second.

Like I wasn’t a kid anymore, that I had reached a new destination that had little to do with Fairlanes and miles and rest stops. Take care. You can see us there, heading toward the lake, side by side. I was changed, walking down that path, my sister beside me. And the world was changed. It was larger suddenly. Scarier.

There were dead trees that could blow over in a strong wind. There was deep water. My sister and I walking right toward it, together. But we made it down that path, the two of us.

I should give my sister a call. See how she’s doing.

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“I was changed, walking down that path, my sister beside me. And the world was changed. It was larger suddenly.

Scarier. There were dead trees that could blow over in a strong wind. There was deep water. My sister and I walking right toward it, together.”

Scott Gould (below, right) walks with his sister during a family trip to Trappers Lake, Colorado, in 1972.

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A colorful plate of pintxos, or bitesize snacks, from Charleston’s Estadio restaurant; for more, turn to page 82.

Regional SPANISH RESTAURANTS offer a culinary escape near home.

Photograph by Ruta Smith

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TASTE OF ESPAÑA THESE STATESIDE RESTAURANTS BRING THE BEST OF SPANISH CUISINE CLOSE TO HOME by ariel turner

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t was like I was in my grandmother’s kitchen.”

Barcelona native and now Greenville-based chef Daniel López was unable to attend his late grandmother’s funeral in Spain during the Christmas holidays. But on a January evening, sitting at the newly opened Estadio bar in Charleston, South Carolina, the first pintxos (bite-size dishes) sent out from the kitchen transported him back to hers. “It’s the simplicity of it,” he says.

López, who owns Time to Taste Catering, says a fierce dedication to micro-seasonality gives Spanish cooks the ability to use the freshest produce and proteins at peak flavor, which then require nothing more than enhancement through cooking technique or salt. That, and communal dining, are the hallmarks of Spanish cuisine.

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It’s a philosophy Charleston chef Alex Lira, 2018 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Best Chef Southeast, was already known for at his former restaurant, Bar Normandy. He opened Estadio with Washington, D.C., restaurateur Max Kuller in Charleston’s Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood in late 2019.

The result is a merging of Southern-sourced ingredients with the centuries-old traditional Spanish philosophy that Lira and Kuller say is reflective of the cuisine found in coastal San Sebastián specifically, with the beverage program featuring gin and craft tonics telling a story about contemporary Spain.

Kuller’s nine trips to Spain allowed him to experience and consequently want to replicate what he calls the morning, noon, and night gin-and-tonic culture. Estadio also offers a significant number of sherry options and Spanish wines.

Estadio is the sister restaurant of the 10-year-old Estadio DC and was the second Spanish restaurant to open on the same street in Charleston within the same calendar year.

From the owners of Chez Nous, Malagón Mercado y Tapería

From pintxos to paella, the vivid flavors of Spain transport temporarily grounded diners across the ocean at these four restaurants in the Carolinas.

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Photographs (left) courtesy of Forestry Camp, (center) by Evan Sung; (far right) by Ruta Smith

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opened closer to Charleston’s bustling King Street in the spring of 2019. While sharing some menu similarities, the two Spanish restaurants are opposites in style, beverage focus, and atmosphere, with Malagón’s candle-lit space and cozy, intimate environment contrasting with Estadio’s vivid tile walls, soaring ceilings, and standing community bar tables where “pass the porrón” is a phrase commonly repeated between strangers as the traditional wine pitcher is passed from person to person around the table. “We want it to feel like a party,” Lira says. “It’s fresh and new every day.”

Both options provide a Spanish cultural experience designed to transport diners thousands of miles away. Now, as restrictions are lifted, carefully spaced patio seating, first, and eventual indoor dining will allow these restaurants—previously designed for guests to be in close proximity to one another—to continue to offer an escape via cuisine for would-be travelers grounded until 2021.

Meanwhile, two Spanish restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina, are also working to bring an authentic dining experience to guests who are now driving to vacation destinations rather than flying.

“There is something great about being able to pretend that you are in another country for a moment, to close your eyes,

take a spoonful of gazpacho, and think about where you might be when that’s happening,” says the James Beard Award–nominated chef Katie Button of Cúrate.

Button and her husband, Félix Meana, launched La Bodega de Cúrate in May in response to the changing operational needs of the highly communal dining experience that draws from Button’s time with celebrated chef and humanitarian José Andrés in D.C. and at the now-closed elBulli in Spain.

La Bodega features Cúrate’s favorite dishes to take home, such as Tortilla Española and Croquetas de Pollo, along with imported charcuterie, sherry, vermouth, and wine. Button says La Bodega will continue to offer the take-out service even once Cúrate is back to full capacity.

Nearby, in a heavily wooded and semi-secluded area of Asheville, Forestry Camp by Burial Beer Co. opened its doors to diners last September, inviting them to participate in a fully communal, strangers-meeting-strangers, Spanish-dining environment based on Basque-region cuisine.

Developed by another James Beard nominee, Chef Brian Canipelli of Cucina 24, the menu was designed to complement a large rustic open space with multiple communal tables and to guide diners into a more adventurous experience, similar to how brewery customers would order a beer flight, says Tim Gormley, head of hospitality for Burial Beer Co. and Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant. “That concept of walking in and being like, ‘You guys show me what you’re all about,’ there’s a lot of accidental parallels with that sort of thinking with what we wanted Forestry Camp to be,” he says.

Without compromising authenticity or quality, Gormley notes that outdoor dining will now be the post-take-out focus along with highlighting the whole-animal butchery skills of chef de cuisine JT DeBrie via housemade charcuterie.

“We’ll remove the communal-eating element out of it but still have pinxtos and tapas. We’re not going to lose touch with that,” he says.

For more information, check out estadio-chs.com, malagonchs.com, katiebuttonrestaurants.com/curate, and forestrycamp.com.

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When it comes to summer treats, it’s hard to beat an indulgent milkshake, especially classics like the one at Greenville’s Pickwick Pharmacy.

SHAKE WELL SATISF Y YOUR CR AV ING FOR SOMETHING COLD A ND SWEET W ITH THE ULTIM ATE SUMMER TREAT

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ilkshakes make it better. A good day, a bad day, an order of fries, sweaty summer boredom—there are few things it can’t improve.

The sweet treat is timeless, unmoved from our cultural affection even as cupcake, doughnut, and fro-yo trends have come and gone. Chalk this longevity up to the drink’s simplicity: ice cream and milk.

Mastery of the ratio and the ingredients is crucial; a milkshake should not be too thick (no spoons allowed) or grainy or icy or artificial-tasting or drowned in whipped cream. In a quest for Greenville’s best, we tasted chocolate milkshakes all around town, found a few standouts, and learned that you never outgrow a good milkshake.

ICE CREAM STATION

Chocolate shake, $4. 125 S Main St, Simpsonville This cute walk-up shop perched next to Simpsonville’s train tracks has nailed the ratio of Happy Cow milk to ice cream, delivering a smooth shake where no single element overpowers the others.

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Chocolate shake, $6. 207 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville This indulgent milkshake doesn’t come with a tower of whipped cream; it doesn’t need it. In fact, Methodical’s deceptively simple edition tops our list for the ultimate treat—all thanks to a focus on superior ingredients. Jeni’s, the cult-favorite artisan ice cream, forms the base, and local milk finishes it off. Add coffee or chai if you want a boost.

MOLLY AND MYLES ICE CREAM

Freakshake, $8. Multiple locations, Greenville Purists think “freakshakes” topped with a dizzying smorgasbord of goodies are an abomination; fans (especially the under 12 crowd) find them delightful. If chowing through Twinkies, lollipops, rock candy, Moon Pies, and cereal to reach the milkshake waiting below sounds like a treat, stop by kid-friendly Molly and Myles, where they serve both freakshakes and regular milkshakes.

THE PICKWICK

Chocolate shake, $4. 3219 Augusta Rd, Greenville The milkshake was invented at a pharmacy in the ’30s. Greenville’s iconic Pickwick Pharmacy carries on the tradition with a delicious rendition of the classic. Made with Happy Cow milk, Pickwick’s shake tastes creamy and nostalgic with strong chocolate flavor. You can even sip it at an actual soda counter, legs dangling from shiny chrome stools.

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SALAD DAYS M A KE THE MOST OF SUMMER PEACHES IN A SWEET A ND SAVORY SIDE DISH

by Kathryn Davé • photography by Jivan Davé

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napping beans on the porch during summer feels like a cultural myth distant from the day-to-day of modern life. But modern life has been turned upside down for many of us this year, and so recently I found myself snapping green beans in silence. Working in the kitchen this unhurried way feels unfamiliar. So often I cook like it’s a chore, moments to be optimized, minimized, and multi-tasked. I listen to podcasts while I chop or scroll news while I stir, my brain ever elsewhere.

We forget that cooking is both clock and calendar. It’s a way to fill time and a way to mark it. When peaches arrive, I know that summer is truly, finally here. And when I have already made my share of peach cobblers and pies and jams and gotten sticky from the juice of a ripe peach eaten out of hand, then I’ll know the arc of time is bending toward change again. We are almost at that moment.

Summer heat is here to stay for a while longer, but fall isn’t far. The horizon line shimmers.

Let’s pass the in-between time in the kitchen. The tactile work of food preparation can ground us in the present—which feels like the only space available to us after this strange year. Give your attention to the snap of green beans and the rosiness of peaches in this unexpected summer salad. Sweet caramelized onions echo the sweet peaches, while crisp-tender green beans and fresh herbs balance them out. The side dish comes together quickly, although the prep is a little slow. But who is counting? This moment is all we have.

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Peaches point to summer’s pinnacle in this balsamic-tinged green bean salad.

We forget that cooking is both clock and calendar.

When peaches arrive, summer is truly, finally here.

SUMMER PEACH & GREEN BEAN SALAD Serves 8

INGREDIENTS: 6 Tbs. olive oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 4–5 firm-ripe peaches, sliced 2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano ½ cup fresh mint, chopped or torn 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat 3 Tbs. of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until just beginning to caramelize, 8–10 minutes. Stir in peaches and oregano; cook until peaches are slightly softened, about 1–2 minutes. Remove from heat.

2. Meanwhile, whisk remaining 3 Tbs. of oil with vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add green beans and cook until crisp-tender. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water until chilled. Drain well and add to peach mixture in skillet. Pour dressing over; toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving platter and top with fresh mint.

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

AMERICAN The Anchorage With a focus on local produce, Chef Greg McPhee’s globally influenced menu changes almost weekly. A hoard of fresh harvest arrives daily from area growers, like Horseshoe Farm in Travelers Rest, which informs McPhee’s creative dishes.

The restaurant’s menu and stellar cocktail program are beloved dining experiences, and now The Anchorage is offering a weekly online market featuring pantry items, wine, and more. $$-$$$, D, SBR.

doughnut sandwiches, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. $$, L, D. (Wed–Sun). 1260 Pendleton St, Greenville. @carolsicecream

Fork and Plough The quintessential farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with its casual, family-friendly feel, Fork and Plough brings a butcher shop, market, and restaurant to the Overbrook neighborhood. Chef Kelly masterminds an ever-changing roster of locally sourced dishes like duck breast and waffles. $$$, L,

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

D, SBR. Closed Tuesday. 1629 E North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com

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

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

by Brazwells Pub into a lovely wine bar decorated with warm woods, a barrelvaulted ceiling, and racks of wine. On the menu are tasty flatbreads and truffle fries, as well as signature lamb sliders and pan-seared scallops to pair with a generous list of wines by the glass.

Monday. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 2420316, 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 drink menu mirrors the food, featuring whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday.

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

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

A cozy setting encourages conversation and gathering, while artful dishes and cocktails serve a sense of indulgence.

You can’t miss with the chargrilled octopus or the whiskey sour. $$, D,

SBR. 2017A Augusta St. (864) 412-8677, theburrowgville.com

Carol’s Ice Cream Another welcome addition to the Village, this ice cream parlor delivers nostalgic favorites in a fun, modern space. Ice cream is spun with liquid nitrogen, giving it an ultra-creamy consistency. Choose your base, add select house-made flavors, and pile on the toppings for the complete experience. You can also sample softserve, floats, and the rotating specials— treats like crispy golden waffles, ice cream

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$-$$, D (Tues–Sun), shop open 10am– 11pm (Tues–Sat). Closed Mon. 631 S Main St. (864) 906-4200, foxcroftwine. com/greenville

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

$$-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Tues. 147 Welborn St, Ste B1. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com

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

SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.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 select an entrée from the day’s offerings—or opt for an aged filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Enjoy the river view on the enclosed outdoor patio and the extensive wine list. $$$-$$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (daily),

SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com

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

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

Oak Hill Café & Farm A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail in the restaurant world with co-owner Chef David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-time dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their Saturday night multicourse tasting, an ode to nature’s bounty. $$-$$$$, B, L, D, SBR. Mon–Sat. 2510

Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com

Restaurant 17 Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss.

The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes from Executive Chef Haydn Shaak (formerly of The Cliffs) like the woodfired octopus with pine nut romesco, baby beets, and Georgia olive oil or the Johnny Cake with country-style prosciutto. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com

Rick Erwin’s West End Grille Traditional surf-and-turf meets upscale dining at Rick Erwin’s. The dining room is decorated in rich, dark woods that, along with low lighting, create an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Entrées from Chef Scott Kroener range from sashimi-grade tuna and panseared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com

Soby’s Local flavor shines here in entrées like crab cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts.

Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement. Featuring different weekly selections, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. $$$-$$$$, D,

SBR. 207 S Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com

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

Unique wines and specialty coffee are served with exclusive food combinations, and yes,

breakfast is served all day long. Find fresh produce and artisan breads at the market, as well as on the menu. $-$$$, B, L, D, SBR.

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

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

Rest. (864) 610-2245, tandemcc.com

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

Round up some friends and share a selection of seasonal small plates, such as cauliflower drop dumplings and rye whiskey beef short ribs. $$$-$$$$. D. Closed Tues. 116 N Markley St. (864) 867-1081, urbanwrenwinery.com

Woodside Bistro Down-home comfort food gets a fresh spin here, where portobello burgers, wedge salads, pesto chicken sandwiches, and rainbow vegan bowls color the menu. A casual go-to spot, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all— whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. $, L.

Closed Sunday. 1112 Woodside Ave. (864) 203-2333, woodsidebistro.com

BARS & BREWERIES 13 Stripes Brewery Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptly-titled suds—including the Rise & Fight Again IPA and the Sgt. Molly American wheat—and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs that pair perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with freshcut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 3491430, 13stripesbrewery.com

Bar Margaret This craft-cocktail bar takes over the KEY: Average price of a dinner entrée (lunch if dinner isn’t served): Under $10 = $ $10-$15 = $$, $16-$25 = $$$, $25+ = $$$$ Breakfast = B Lunch = L Dinner = D Sat or Sun Brunch = SBR

PASTA ADDICT When the Italian craving takes over, head to this pasta haven at West End outdoor food hall Gather GVL. From gnocchi to tortellini, indulging in cheesy goodness is easy out of their iconic cones and take-away containers.

Pair your favorite bottle of vino with this bowl of fresh spaghetti alla chitarra, featuring San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, toasted breadcrumbs, and Addict oil. $, D,

Sunday lunch. Closed Monday. 126 Augusta St. (864) 404-0095, pastaddict.com

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Pendleton Street with a funky fresh vibe and an eclectic variety of drinks, paired with bar bites. Try the Damn Good Burger featuring double beef patties, American cheese, onion rings, and Mars mayo on housemade brioche, served with a spicy pickle spear. Co-owners Sarah Cochran and Chris George shepherd the cocktail program, and while curated creations are their speciality (try the cOlá fashioned), patrons can find approachable brews, wine, and nonalcoholic bevs. $-$$. L, D. Closed Sunday

& Monday. 1269 Pendleton St, Greenville. thebarmarg.com

Birds Fly South Ale Project Birds Fly South Ale Project has come home to roost in Hampton Station.

Though closed for production Monday through Wednesday, the open-air taproom is the perfect end-of-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find a rotating roster, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado saison, or the 2 Hop session IPA. 1320 Hampton Ave Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com

The Eighth State Brewing Co. Housed in the old Claussen Bakery on Augusta, this brewpub is hoppy hour heaven. Find a variety of craft beers on tap, but branch out with the pub’s select draft cocktails or beer slushies. Live music, local art, and a rotating menu featuring shared plates and charcuterie round out the experience. 400 Augusta St. (864) 609-

25 Asbury Avenue

4590, upstatecraftbeer.com

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

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Piney Mountain Bike Lounge Part taproom and part full-service cycle shop, Piney Mountain Bike Lounge offers the perfect pit stop after a long day of riding the trails. Local craft brews, wine, and cider complement a daily food truck schedule of popular mobile eateries. Kids (and adults) can enjoy the pump track out back. 20 Piney Mountain Rd, Greenville.

(864) 603-2453, pineymtb.com

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Quest Brewing Co. Eco-minded Quest satisfies your beer cravings and environmental enthusiasm in a single sip. Grab a pint of QBC’s signature West Coast–style Ellida IPA, packing a punch of flavor, or venture to the dark side with the Kaldi imperial coffee stout (crafted with locally roasted beans). Stop by for an afternoon tour, then follow up with an evening full of food truck fare and live music. 55 Airview Dr, Greenville. (864)

272-6232, questbrewing.com

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Swordfish Cocktail Club The term cocktail club calls to mind a time in history when pre- (and post-) dinner drinks were not only expected, but revered among friends for an evening of fun. Swordfish resurrects this perspective in downtown Greenville, with a classic

collection of handcrafted cocktails (try a Negroni) and small plates that are as stunning as they are delectable. $$, D. 220 E Coffee St. Mon–Sat. (864) 434-9519, swordfishcocktails.com

Tasting Room TR Wind down on the weekend at this combination gourmet wine shop, beer tap, and sampling space. With nearly 200 wines and 150 craft beers for sale, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Not sure what vino revs your engine? Taste-test a few by the glass and pick up a favorite from the weekly wines or happy hours hosted Wednesday–Friday. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie while you sip. $$, L (Sat–Sun), D

(Wed–Sat), Closed Mon–Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com

The Whale Originating in Asheville, this craft joint comes to South Main with a plethora of whale brews—rare and sought-after beers like the exclusive Bouton De Whale barrel sour, brewed just up the mountain in North Carolina. Having a hard time choosing?

Knowledgeable staff are on hand to help you find the beer just for you.

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

CAFÉS Bridge City Coffee A coffee shop with a mission, Bridge City’s philosophy is all in the name.

The local roaster seeks to uphold community values by partnering with area organizations to offer employment opportunities for underprivileged teens and adults. The fresh space offers a variety of drinks crafted with in-house roasted beans. A selection of Chocolate Moose treats is also available. $-$$. B, L. Closed Sunday. 1520 Wade Hampton Blvd. bridgecity.coffee

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

Dobrá Tea Tea is the new coffee at this cheery café in the Village of West Greenville, where you can choose among more than 100 different types of tea from around the globe. Pair your favorite cup with a gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian snack from the list of sweets and savories. $-$$. B, L, D. 1278 Pendleton St. (864) 520-1832, dobrateasc.com

Due South Coffee Roasters Birds Fly South Ale Project no longer has a monopoly on cold brews now that Due South has set up shop in Hampton Station.

In their new digs, the coffee shop sports a café vibe, with baked goodies like Swamp Fox Doughnuts complementing espresso drinks and cold brew nitro (infused with nitrogen). Beans, sourced from around the globe, are roasted on-site. $, B, L. 1320

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

Grateful Brew A brew joint where you can enjoy both the non-alcoholic and alcoholic varieties, Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order Counter Culture espressos, pour-overs, and locally crafted brews.

Enjoy food trucks most nights, or bring your own grub. The Brew welcomes every member of the family, even those of the four-legged sort. $, B, L, D. Closed Sunday.

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

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

Grab the ginger binger juice, or dig into the Taco ’Bout It bowl with romaine, walnut meat, salsa fresca, black beans, avocado, and pepitas with cilantro lime vinaigrette.

Paninis, bowls, soups, toasts, smoothies, and more are also available. $, B, L. 580 Perry Ave,

Greenville. (864) 905-1214, kukajuice.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Southern Pressed Juicery A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try a power-packed energy bowl like the dragon blood, a hot-pink concoction of dragon fruit, almond milk, banana, layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$, B, L. 2 W Washington St. (864) 729-8626, southernpressedjuicery.com

Sun Belly Café The chefs at this health food joint on the Westside plan lunch specials daily, based on what their farmers harvest in the morning. Week by week, the full plantbased menu changes to accommodate seasonal dishes and fresh, wholesome

ingredients. The wild mushroom pho is all the rage, but if you’re on the go, pick up a tasty $6 vegan salad. Options for meal prep and family-sized lasagnas mean healthy cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 1409 West Blue Ridge Dr. (404) 309-7791

Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Grocery store, neighborhood café.

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

Beer taps flow with excellent local suds. $, B, L, D. 205 Cedar Lane Rd. (864) 2553385, swamprabbitcafe.com

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

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Two Chefs Catering & Café Count on this deli for fast, high-quality food, from homemade soups to a traditional grinder and a turkey melt. Grab “crafted carryout” entrées and sides, or impress last-minute guests with roasted turkey and Parmesan potatoes. Choose from the menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sunday.

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Upcountry Provisions Serving up gourmet sandwiches on freshmade stecca bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a trip to Travelers Rest for an extended lunch break. Snack on the shop’s daily crafted cookies, scones, and muffins, or bite into a devil dog BLT with hormone-free meat on just-baked white focaccia bread. Don’t miss The Grove on Friday nights—live music, tapas, and craft beer and wine in the venue behind the café. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809 State

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

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Asia Pacific Deemed the largest Asian supermarket in Greenville, Asia Pacific also doubles as a restaurant with a host of authentic cuisine.

The menu is pages long, with more than 100 options and a multitude of soups, noodles, and combinations. If you’re planning a visit, be sure your stomach is as big as your eyes. $-$$, L, D, Mon–Sun

10am–9pm. 420 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 603-1377, asiapacificgreenville.com

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Kairos Greek Kitchen This Charleston-originated spot serves up heaping portions of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, like slow-roasted kabobs that explode with flavor even before you dip them into the tzatziki sauce.

Their choose-your-own approach leads to creative salad combos, and you can also turn any meal into a pita wrap, bowl, or platter. $-$$, L, D. 1800 Augusta St. (864) 520-1723, kairosgreekkitchen.com

Lemongrass Thai This Main Street institution’s long, lofty interior sets a calming tone for its authentic Thai cuisine. The menu features standards like pad Thai and outstanding curries, but also try chef’s specials like Soft Shell Crab and Clay Pot Seafood. $-$$, L, D. 106

N Main St, Greenville. (864) 241-9988, lemongrassthai.net

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

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

Pita House The Pita House has been familyoperated 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

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

Arepas are available with ingredients like beans, chorizo, avocado, shredded beef, and more stuffed inside (rellenas) or piled on top (encima). The patacones, or deep-fried plantains, are thick and sweet. Hungry groups can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people.

To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $. L, D. 1001 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com

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Saffron It’s worth braving Woodruff Road to visit this Indian eatery. At lunch, the daily buffet lays out a wallet-friendly selection of curries, rice dishes, and chef’s signatures. The a la carte dinner menu boasts a staggering variety, but the yogurt-marinated chicken tikka cooked in a clay oven or the lamb saag stewed with spinach, ginger, and garlic are excellent options. $, L, D. 1178 Woodruff Rd, Ste 16.

(864) 288-7400, saffrongreenville.com

Sushi Masa It doesn’t have to be Nobu in L.A. to be great sushi. This Japanese joint boasts a large menu for both lunch and dinner,

with plenty of affordable options. Each entrée, such as the shrimp tempura, is packed with protein and comes with soup, salad, and rice. The sushi roll list is extensive (choose from 30 different types), and all rolls are under $10. $ -$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 8590 Pelham Rd, Greenville. (864) 2882227, sushimasa.webs.com

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

TruBroth TruBroth is an establishment that takes healing arts and blends them seamlessly into deliciously crafted meals.

Appease your curiosity with a visit to this Travelers Rest gem, which offers a detailed mix of Vietnamese staples and health happy bites. $$, L, D. 36A S Main St, Travelers Rest. Sun–Thurs. (864) 6100513, trubrothcoffee.com

EUROPEAN Bake Room The final addition to The Commons food hall, Bake Room provides a tasty touch. Naturally leavened breads and handmade pastries are baked in Wade Taylor’s German deck oven and Swedish rack oven, and are the perfect complement to a coffee at Methodical, strategically placed right next door. $, B,

L. 147 Welborn St, Greenville. Wed–Sun, 8am–3pm. @sc_bakeroom

Jianna With stellar views of Main Street from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters—all led by famed chef Michael Kramer.

Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine from the 40-foot bar, and nosh on pasta dishes like potato gnocchi, radiatori, or tonnarelli with local tomatoes, corn, and chanterelle mushrooms. $$-$$$, L (Sat– Sun), D. 207 S Main St. (864) 720-2200, jiannagreenville.com

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

For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with a sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg. An extensive variety of wine is available in addition to a full bar. $$-$$$, L, D. 170 River Pl. (864)

679-5299, thelazygoat.com

Limoncello The latest addition to the Larkin’s line-up, this ristorante serves up Italian cuisine out of the former Playwright space on River and Broad streets.

The menu ranges from pesto pizzas to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti and meatballs—but the real

winner is an all-Italian wine list, curated from award-winning vineyards across the region. After you’ve had your glass, grab a bite of the housemade limoncello gelato.

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

Ristorante Bergamo Open since 1986, Ristorante Bergamo focuses on fresh produce and Northern Italian cuisine: fresh mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and white wine, veal with homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as linguine with shrimp and mussels. The bar fronts 14foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for enjoying a glass while people-watching. $$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com

pie in the sky. Ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza), Stone and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked for a flat minute in their wood-fired oven. $$, L (Sat

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& Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave. (864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com

World Piece From the owners of downtown’s beloved Coffee Underground, World Piece brings Chicago-style pizza to Stone Avenue.

Offering a line-up of draft beers and menu features like buffalo chicken wings, salads, burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies, this pizza joint ensures there’s a little something to please everyone. $-$$. L, D. 109 West

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Stella’s Southern Brasserie Boasting French flair and fare, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second of Jason and Julia Scholz’s eateries.

Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, offering a local twist on French staples—blueblack 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

PIZZA Coastal Crust These Neapolitan-style pizza pies are served out of a turquoise ’55 Chevy tow truck, and now in a brick-and-mortar location in the Village of West Greenville.

The pies are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the aptly-named West Village pie, a classic pepperoni pizza punched up with burrata, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and sausage. $$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843)

654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com

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

(864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com

Sidewall Pizza Company Located on the main drag of Travelers Rest, on Cleveland Street downtown, and now on Pelham Road, this pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brickoven 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

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

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Farmhouse Tacos Hand-crafted and locally sourced, this TR taco joint is the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. Start the meal with a few small plates—try the fried green tomatoes or the pan-seared crab cakes—then dig into pure taco bliss with the Travelers Rest hot chicken. Go a little lighter with a farm-fresh salad, and end with the campfire s’mores. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 6100586, farmhousetacos.com

Papi’s Tacos Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. 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.

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

Willy Taco Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta. Housed in the former Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crispy avocado—topped off with a house-crafted margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed

✦ Top Floor Corner Unit ✦ View of Reedy River, Wyche Pavilion, & Downtown Greenville

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Monday. 217 Laurens Rd. (864) 412-8700, willytaco.com

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local chefs compete for top billing in the Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off. Come sample superlative versions of this summer staple, and cast a vote for your favorite.

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FOUNTAIN INN FARMERS MARKET Social distancing is key for the approximately 40 vendors this summer, who are extending their tables down the street from the heart of the market in the Commerce Park Pavilion. Grab some fresh-baked goodies for breakfast and peruse produce from peaches to pickles. Special activities take place every other Saturday, including petadoption day, touch-a-truck day, and a trackless train for the kids to ride.

110 Depot St, Fountain Inn. Sat, 8am–noon. fountaininnevents.com/farmers-market

Thru Sept 26

TRAVELERS REST FARMERS MARKET Featuring a limited number of farmers, ranchers, and food artisans filling the pavilion at Trailblazer Park, the TR Market plans to supplement later this summer with artists and crafters. The most popular event of the TR Market season takes place on July 25th, when

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225 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest.

Sat, 8:30am–noon. travelersrestfarmersmarket.com

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TD ESSENTIALS MARKET Now in its 18th year, the TD Saturday Market has changed its name and pared down its size to allow for social distancing to promote safe shopping in the days of COVID-19. While some of your favorite artisans and crafters may not be on-site this summer, you’ll still find a bounty of local farm products including organic vegetables, grass-fed beef, and SC-caught seafood.

Main St at McBee Ave, Greenville. Sat, 8am– noon. saturdaymarketlive.com

July 4

WELLS FARGO RED, WHITE & BLUE FESTIVAL Greenville’s booming Independence Day celebration kicks off with live

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Detail of Jeanet Dreskin’s Raging Flow; courtesy of Hampton III Gallery

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music on two downtown stages, including the 246th Army Band onstage at the TD Amphitheatre. There will be plenty of food and beverage vendors to keep you going while you wait for the evening’s main event: the dazzling fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. Check the website for COVID-19 updates.

Travelers Rest Farmers Market’s Tomato Sandwich Taste-Off | July 25

IN TIMES LIKE THESE The artists of Hampton III Gallery showcase new work created during quarantine and these challenging times.

When approached about contributing to the exhibit, some realized a need to reignite the creative spark. Among 19 artists participating, Leo Twiggs contributes Sheltering in Place, and Art Werger submits The Edge. Be moved by the artists’ interpretation of this uncertain season.

Hampton III Gallery, 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors. Tues–Fri, 1–5pm, Sat, 10am– 5pm. (864) 268-2771, hamptoniiigallery.com

Now open... a place where wine and food make the perfect pair.

Urban Wren Winery recently opened its doors in Greenville’s historic Markley Station and invites you to experience a restaurant where wine guides the flavors of the food. By using the character of the wine as a starting point for everything – from the choice of ingredients to the last grain of salt – seasonally inspired dishes are perfectly paired with curated wine selections from around the world. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Town Scene Corner of S Markley & S Main sts, Greenville. Fri, 7–10pm. General admission, $55; VIP, $75. euphoriagreenville.com

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Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg. Fri, 8pm; Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $20-$30. (864) 542-2787, chapmanculturalcenter.org

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Falls Park, S Main St, Greenville.

Sat, 10am–4pm. Free. duckrace.com

Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. Sat, 7:45am–noon. Adult 5K, $25; Kids Fun Run, $5. (864) 467-4300, zoomthroughthezoo.com

REEDY RIVER DUCK DERBY What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Why, a river full of rubber duckies, of course! Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Reedy River Greenville, the Duck Derby will be a virtual event this year. You can watch on Facebook Live as some 12,000 bright-yellow rubber ducks will be released above the Reedy River Falls. Buy a duck to enter in the race for $10, or puchase a five-duck Quack Pack for $30; proceeds benefit area charities.

TAPAS & TINIS Couldn’t we all use a good party about now to shake off that cabin fever? Count on Euphoria to come to the rescue, with a summer pre-celebration of the four-day September festival. Owing to the restrictions posed by COVID-19, Tapas & Tinis will be a tailgate party this year, complete with tunes by Java, bites by Performance Food Service, specialty cocktails—and assigned parking spots for social distancing.

of a sociopathic new kid named J.D. Recommended for mature audiences.

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HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL Remember how cliquish high school could be? This musical, based on the 1989 film Heathers, illustrates that being in with the cool kids isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After Veronica Sawyer gets kicked out of the cool clique of girls, all named Heather, she sets her sites on homicidal revenge, with the help

ZOOM THROUGH THE ZOO 5K Run wild on a loop through the zoo and Cleveland Park in this 5K fundraiser, a Greenville Track Club Corporate Shield event. While you’re doing the long run, challenge the children to a Kids Fun Run (parents are welcome to run with their kids). Come out and support all those fascinating animals you love at the zoo; race participants receive a free guest pass to the Greenville Zoo.

July 24

NF: THE SEARCH TOUR American rapper, singer, and songwriter Nate Feuerstein—or “NF” as he’s known—began recording music on a karaoke machine as a teenager. During his 2020 tour, with a stop in Greenville, Nate celebrates the music from his latest album, The Search, which catapulted

to the top of the Billboard 200 last summer. It joins his 2017 album, Perception, which debuted at No. 1.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, 8pm. $29-$56.

(864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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PELHAM MEDICAL CENTER GREER FAMILY FEST Head to downtown Greer the third weekend of August for two days of fun hosted by the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce. For the festival’s 36th year, when you’re not listening to live music, savoring a Restaurant Row of goodies from local restaurants, and letting the little ones romp in the Kids Zone, you can peruse the wares of 150 craft vendors, and even sign up for a 5K Twilight Fun Run.

Greer City Park, 301 E Poinsett St, Greer.

Fri 6–10pm; Sat, noon–10pm. Free.

(864) 877-3131, greerchamber.com/ greer-family-fest

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ARTISPHERE There’s good reason that Artisphere, presented by TD Bank, has been rated among America’s best art shows.

Held in August this year, owing to the pandemic, Artisphere fills Main Street with more than a hundred artisans,

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from painters and photographers to jewelry makers and glass artists. If that’s not enough, there will be live music, food from local chefs, and wine and craft beer to quench your thirst.

Children will delight in making paper robots, Japanese windsocks, and masks at Kidsphere.

Artisphere, presented by TD Bank | August 21–23

Downtown Greenville. Fri, noon–8pm; Sat, 10am–8pm; Sun, 11am–6pm. Free admission. (864) 238-6825, artisphere.org

Acrylic painting on wood, Hinterland by Joe Engel, courtesy of Artisphere

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GREENVILLE GREEK FESTIVAL Treat yourself to some of the best souvlaki, spanakopita, and baklava around at the 34th edition of Greenville’s Greek Festival. Held downtown at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, this event— postponed from its usual time in May—is a local favorite. Though this year’s festival will be scaled back, you will still be able to purchase the same mouthwatering menu of Greek food either at the drive-thru window or to take out.

406 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri–Sun, times TBD. Free admission. (864) 233-8531, greekforaday.com

John McAfee, Jay McAfee, Elizabeth McAfee and Tommy McAfee

The Legacy Continues.

Since 1913, the McAfee family has been part of the Greenville community. Tommy and John McAfee are proud to introduce the fifth generation of the firm.

Downtown Chapel (864) 232-6733

Northwest Chapel & Cremation Center (864) 294-6415

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Southeast Chapel (864) 688-1600

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264 Featherstone Drive Lake Keowee

355 Keowee Avenue Lake Keowee

4 BR | 4 Full + 2 Half BA MLS#20217063 | $1,690,000

6 BR | 5 Full + 3 Half BA MLS#20224798 | $998,000

Libby Zorbas 864.207.8711

Patti Shull 864.985.2980

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528 South Point Blvd.

Lake Keowee

322 Arundel Road Greenville

4 BR | 4 Full BA MLS#20224965 | $735,000

4 BR | 3 Full + 1 Half BA MLS#1419928 | $569,900

Patti Shull 864.985.2980

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101 Shooting Star Way Lake Keowee

2921 Augusta Street Greenville

3 BR | 3 Full + 1 Half BA MLS#20224078 | $569,900

3 BR | 2 Full BA MLS#1419566 | $469,500 Susan Dodds 864.201.8656

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300 Wilmington Road Greenville

220 Watkins Farm Dr. Greer

4 BR | 3 Full BA MLS#1420030 | $469,000

5 BR | 3 Full + 1 Half BA MLS#1419283 | $460,000 Pam Childress 864.201.8832

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This July we’re celebrating 7 years of French-inspired dining in the heart of Downtown Greenville. With views overlooking the Reedy River Falls, Passerelle Bistro is the perfect setting for lunch, brunch, dinner, and everything in between.

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LAND & SEE SPA RTA NBURG A RT MUSEUM CONTIN UES ITS A LL TER R A IN EXHIBIT THROUGH JULY

(left to right) Casey McGuire and Mark Schoon, Footprint; Samantha Goss, Sleepwalker; Eric Kunsman, The Warden’s Office. Photography of artwork provided by the Spartanburg Art Museum.

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s we consider our lives during these fraught days, Spartanburg Art Museum has extended its all terrain exhibit through the end of July. This exhibit features nine artists, all expressing their visions of landscapes through different media. Painters, photographers, dancers, and designers come together for this unique show that showcases external reality as seen through an internal lens. Inspired by their personal walks, each artist creates a singular, complex, and beautiful interpretation of the world.—Kathryn Norungolo all terrain at the Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E Saint John St, Spartanburg. Thru July 31. Tues–Sat, 10am–5pm, Sun, 1–5pm. (864) 582-7616, spartanburgartmuseum.org

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