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Field of Dreams: Where: Private property of Roddy Pick, co-owner of Greenbrier Farms, in Easley, South Carolina. What: Behind every styled shot is a hard-working team to guarantee we get the photo we need. Here, our TOWN team works with Directions USA model Vanessa Gordon on our fall style feature. For more, see “Ends of the Earth,” page 88. Photograph by Will Crooks
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We bring the world to your doorstep. LUXURY LISTING
275 Montgomery Dr., Spartanburg $3,250,000 | MLS#1350714 Damian Hall Group 828-808-8305 LUXURY LISTING
45 Falling Star Way, Cliffs at Glassy $2,999,999 | MLS#1346484 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918 LUXURY LISTING
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4 Grouse Dr., Cliffs at Glassy $1,195,000 | MLS#1346114 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918
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29 The Cliffs Parkway, Cliffs at Glassy $719,000 | MLS#1347249 John “Clark” Kent 864-784-9918
605 Raven Rd., Cliffs at Glassy $1,100,000 | MLS#1345766 Shannon Donahoo 864-329-7345
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734 Bennett St., North Main $329,999 | MLS#1352299 Damian Hall Group 828-808-8305
240 Grandmont Ct., Charleston Walk $475,000 | MLS#1341159 Holly May 864-640-1959
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1001 Red Sky Trl., Cliffs Glassy Sunset Pointe $269,000 | MLS#1344854 Kris Cawley 864-516-6580
313 Summit Dr., North Main $210,000 | MLS#1351750 Holly May 864-640-1959
30 Vaughn’s Mill Ct., Hamptons Grant $429,900 | MLS#1343442 Lana Smith 864-608-8313
416 Santa Cruz Way, Courtyards on W. Georgia $393,928 | MLS#1352199 Holly May 864-640-1959
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408 Gassaway St., Central $252,000 | MLS#1350967 Nancy King 864-414-8701
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30 Ridley Piper Ln., PondiCherry $170,000 | MLS#1347672 Holly May 864-640-1959
106 Buck Creek Trl., Cliffs Valley $110,000 | MLS#1341553 Lana Smith 864-608-8313
110 Awendaw Way, Townes Cardinal Creek $190,000 | MLS#1351541 Damian Hall Group 828-808-8305
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EDITOR’S LETTER THE LIST
See, hear, read, react. The month’s must-dos.
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Pics of the litter: Upcountry fêtes & festivities.
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WEDDINGS TOWNBUZZ
Lucy Reiser captures serene scenes in her abstract landscapes; Greenville’s Maggie Rawlins Douglas models true charm; discover a hidden gem in the Knoxville hills with The Tennessean Hotel; Charleston Fashion Week’s Allyson Ansusinha weaves sustainable threads into wearable designs; and more.
THIS PAGE & COVER: (this page) Model Addie McBryde wears a Replica Collection bead necklace from The Coleman Collection; and (cover) sports a turtleneck dress from P Squared, Echo black hat from Copper Penny, Kate Furman branch necklace from Augusta 20; hip silver bracelet and silver studs from Lou Lou Boutiques. For more see “Ends of the Earth,” page 88.
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TRIP 62 ROAD From Music City to fashion heaven, Nashville
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and its bespoke designers are pushing the latest in high-end style.
SPORT 69 TOWN Through South Carolina’s Waterfowl
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MAN ABOUT TOWN 80 The Man’s artistic expression is undervalued
when he discovers a more masculine pastime.
Southern sage Ms. Bea Wright confronts digital dominance with a plea for common decency, and lil’ respect.
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Association, Ed Paul educates the next generation of outdoor advocates. The fanny pack makes a chic comeback; and a clutch collection for all your graband-go necessities.
MS. BEA WRIGHT
Restaurant 17’s Chef Nick Graves makes and plates creative cuisine; say hello to amaro with a local craft cocktail; and chocolate crinkle cookies throwback to baking basics.
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ENDS OF THE EARTH
Nature, in essence, expresses beauty in its most authentic state. Inspired by this majestic muse, we present a fall fashion feature that honors earth’s deep tones and organic textures. / styled by Laura Linen // photography by Paul Mehaffey
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Don’t just look to the future. Look forward to it. The 2018 C 300 Sedan. Sporty, spacious and sleek, the C-Class proves there’s nothing as elegant as a true athlete. Muscular lines trace a body that’s lean, confident and capable. A seamless flow of passion and precision describe its looks, and define its every move. Generously sized and sensuously sculpted, the C-Class cabin is a triumph of form and function. Entertainment, engagement and enjoyment flow freely from intuitive controls and vivid displays. Innovative comforts rejuvenate your senses. Starting at $40,250.
CARLTON MOTORCARS www.CarltonMB.com (864) 213-8000 2446 Laurens Road Greenville, SC 29607
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Letter October Highlights Thread Bearer
North Carolina–based textile and fashion designer Allyson Ansusinha won this year’s Emerging Designer Award at Charleston Fashion Week: page 50
Final Curtain Photograph by Paul Mehaffey; hair and make-up by Desireé Rober ts ; sweater cour tesy of designer, A llyson A nsusinha
Ill-fated rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd played their final show 40 years ago at the Greenville Memorial Auditorium: page 57
Tennessee Cuts
Nashville’s style scene is gaining ground on its musical roots: page 62
Keeper of the House
The Pelican Inn’s former owner still looks after things from beyond the grave: page 85
Ends of the Earth
Our fall fashion feature is a celebration of texture and hue: page 88
Taste of Home
At Restaurant 17, Executive Chef Nick Graves puts a refined twist on Southern food: page 106
Landscape of Style
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n autumn, the bend of the light changes. Nights become longer and cooler, colors shift from green to yellow to auburn. We mirror what we see, donning jackets and boots, layer upon layer, drawing closer and more reflective as the days turn inward. The seasons alter our feelings, priorities, and interests, just as the Earth responds to our presence in it. Style is more than material, and October is more than cinnamon brooms and pumpkin spice lattes. In summer, we wear what we can. In fall, we wear what we want. Our style feature “Ends of the Earth” showcases elements of fashion—layers, textures, colors—as reflections of the changing features of our landscape. In this issue, we pay homage to this dynamic season that burns and twists in the wind, celebrating retailers, curators, and crafters of great style and design, many of whom call Greenville their native home, and whose reach extends far beyond our city limits. We often miss what’s right in front of us. Some call it farsightedness, others our blind spot. The closest things are often overlooked. We tend to see with our mind’s eye, through the lens of our preferences or what we believe is best. Sometimes it’s difficult to take in the magnitude of what’s beside us. But there is no need to go far to find your place—or exceptional style. It’s right under your feet. All you have to do is look. Blair Knobel, Editor-in-Chief blair@towncarolina.com
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Behind-the-scenes of our annual fall style shoot with model Addie McBryde and photo assistant Justin Nix. For more, turn to page 88.
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HOW DO YOU DEFINE YOUR SENSE OF STYLE?
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ABBY MOORE KEITH ASSISTANT EDITOR CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Ruta Fox M. LINDA LEE Steven Tingle Jac Valitchka
Classic Southern meets outdoor chic. Like if Belk and L.L. Bean had a baby. I can’t help it— I love flannel and seersucker. Just not together.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mary Cathryn Armstrong, Jack Bacot, STEPHANIE BURNETTE, Kathryn Davé & Scott Gould
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Blair Knobel EDITOR-IN-CHIEF blair@towncarolina.com
“If it’s truly ‘my’ style, then I know it because of a certain spring in my step when I wear it. So I would define my sense of style as whatever makes me have that extra little something. I like to think I define my style, it doesn’t define me.”
“It’s all about essential pieces that can mix and match: Oxford buttonups, pocket tees, dark denim, and versatile boots. Keeps things simple and forces you not to think too hard.”
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS & DESIGNERS Chelsey Ashford, Timothy Banks, Robin Batina-Lewis, David Bonner, JIVAN DAVÉ, Whitney Fincannon, Rebecca Lehde, Levi Monday & Gabrielle Grace Miller ANDREW HUANG EDITOR-AT-L ARGE Zoe Nicholson EDITORIAL INTERN
“Functional indigo-dyed bulls*** and irresponsibly expensive basics.”
Holly Hardin OPERATIONS MANAGER GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Kristy Adair Michael Allen DAVID RICH VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES ACCOUNT MANAGERS
(See Dolly Parton.) John Clark, Maria Hall, Donna Johnston,
Stephanie King, Rosie Peck, Caroline Spivey & Emily Yepes TORI LANT DIGITAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Natalie Wong DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER Kristi Fortner EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
“Style to me isn’t all about the latest fashions and trends but about how I feel. Wellpolished shoes that always match my belt and watch, and I am ready to conquer the world!”
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A growing neighborhood town center that welcomes everyone. Whether you visit, work or live here, Legacy Square is blossoming into a shining centerpiece filled with a thoughtful collection of local shops and services for all. Located at the heart of Verdae’s high-growth area, this multi-phase town center surrounds the northeast end of Legacy Park and will ultimately include 13 acres of quality commercial development that provides accessibility and convenience to area residents and more.
Join the Expanding List of Businesses Stella’s Southern Brasserie Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery Wagner Wealth Management NHE Property Management KDS Commercial Properties Dwayne Wood Architects Kathy Lenser Interiors
Legacy Square Phase 2 design by DP3 Architects
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Holliday Dental YMCA at Verdae Majik Touch Lockers Park View at Verdae SCBIO Headquarters Verdae Development Caldwell Constructors
Rocky Slope Road at Legacy Park New storefronts are taking shape & Phase 2 development is underway. For sales and leasing info, call (864) 329-9292 • verdae.com
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LES MISÉRABLES If you want to take the family out for a fun, uplifting evening of theatre, this is not the show for you. The intertwined lives of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Javert, and Cosette is not an easy story to tell, but that does not make it any less beautiful. Featuring original music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, the dramatic musical includes not only a tumultuous yet magnificent storyline, but also memorable songs like “I Dreamed a Dream” and “One Day More.”
Photograph by Deen van Meer, courtesy of the Peace Center
The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Oct 31–Nov 5. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $45+. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL
Don’t worry—there won’t be an abundance of actual skunks on the premises. Well. Hopefully. This fest is much more about showcasing funky fresh music than funky fresh forest creatures with a penchant for perfume. The family-friendly celebration of homegrown talents attracts fans of all ages for a weekend of live music including Fireside Collective, Whiskey Shivers, and Andrew Combs. Overnight patrons can make use of the area’s campgrounds for the full Skunk experience, which also includes all your favorite food trucks and a craft beer garden on tap. 4063 Jordan Rd, Greer. Oct 5–7. Thurs–Sat. $20-$355. albinoskunk.com
GCMA 32ND ANNUAL ANTIQUES, FINE ARTS & DESIGN WEEKEND
CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE: HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
It’s always the right time for wine and antiques. On deck for the 2017 weekend is designer, cook, author, and lifestyle guru James Farmer, who will lead a special luncheon discussion for patrons on Friday afternoon. Spend the rest of the weekend picking your way through the sea of upscale designs, old world goods, and art—with a cup of coffee or wine glass in hand.
Because not everything Halloween needs to have animatronic, sensor-operated googly eyes. Or fake blood. Or fangs. This powerhouse orchestral performance makes a hair-raising return, pairing spooky tunes with some truly death-defying (literally) acrobatics by accompanying cirque professionals. Get your tickets now . . . if you dare.
Photograph of Andrew Combs by Andrew White
Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Oct 13–15. Fri–Sat, 10am–5pm; Sun, 1–5pm. Tickets, $10; special events, $50. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
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The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, Oct 24, 7:30–9:30pm. $25-$65. (864) 232-0344, greenvillesymphony.org
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DEANA CARTER WITH SPECIAL GUEST SWEET TEA TRIO If the title of your breakthrough album is Did I Shave My Legs for This? you’re probably setting the bar pretty high for some great follow-up records to come. Such is the case with Deana Carter. After the smashing success of her debut single—a romantic little diddy called “Strawberry Wine,” Carter went on to produce several other top-20 hits and rack up quite a few award nods from the Country Music Association. The Tennessee songbird will be joined by the all-female Sweet Tea Trio, making waves in the country scene with the recent release of their self-titled EP. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sun, Oct 29, 7pm. $45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
GHOST THE MUSICAL
Please: you don’t have to recreate the sexy tension between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in that famous pottery scene. You’re just going to end up with clay in spots where no clay should ever be. Trust us. Based on the 1990 blockbuster film, Ghost the Musical portrays the story of Sam and Molly, a young couple whose lives suddenly turn dark when Sam is killed by a thief while struggling over his wallet. But with the help of an eccentric psychic named Oda Rae, Sam finds a way to reach out to his beloved, protecting her from the unknown dangers lurking in the shadows. Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Oct 26–Nov 12. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $20-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
OPAL SHOW
Llyn Strong Fine Jewelry, 119 N Main St, Greenville. Oct 26–28. Thurs, 6–9pm; Fri, 11am; Sat, 1pm. (864) 233-5900, llynstrong.com
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Set your gaze to “dazzled” at this exclusive gem showcase. Matt Hopkins of the prestigious Hopkins Opal company will be in town to enlighten jewel enthusiasts on the proper care, processing, and mining of Lightning Ridge Australian Opals. Thursday evening’s reception will be followed by two formal educational panels on Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. Reservations required.
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z Rocker Rob Zombie may not be the type of fellow you can take home to Mom and Dad (unless your parents are Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne); however he is the type of fellow you can head-bang to. The quadruple-threat musician, filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter announced in August that his seventh studio album is in the works, teasers of which we can expect to see in between his heavy-hitting live show. Whether you’re a fan of his music or of his films, this is one shock-art spectacle you won’t be able to look away from. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Mon, Oct 2, 7:30pm. $25-$50. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
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z Eat your heart out, Tour de France. This annual cycling event combines athleticism and luxury and is hosted by none other than the Upstate’s own George Hincapie. Participants can select from within three different routes—the gran, the medio, and the piccolo—each of which comes with its own distinct set of challenges and landscapes to enjoy. Ride lengths range from 15 to 80 miles of trek up and down the mountains, making this fondo an ideal experience for cyclists of any level. Hotel Domestique, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. Sat, Oct 21, 7am–5pm. $90-$203. granfondohincapie.com
4TH ANNUAL CAMPFIRE SOCIAL
z Back in the olden days, cowboys and ramblers used to gather around the campfire and . . . well, we’re not quite sure what they did but it was probably something like this. Greenbrier Farms’ annual charity event to benefit Project Host brings together the Upstate’s best and brightest culinary geniuses with other like-minded brewers and doers to swap a few tall tales over a delicious cut of meat. This year’s iteration will include Birds Fly South Brewing, Bacon Bros. Public House, Quest Brewing, Fork & Plough, and live tunes provided by the Soulfeathers. Greenbrier Farms, 766 Hester Store Rd, Easley. Thurs, Oct 26, 6:30–9:30pm. $80. (864) 855-9782, greenbrierfarms.com
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z Lauded by music critics from the Washington Post to the New York Times, NPR music commentator Miles Hoffman and his American Chamber Players cohorts are bringing their talents to the Upstate once more. This year, the talented musicians will perform a selection of pieces from the songbooks of Pierre Sancan, Frank Bridge, Carl Maria von Weber, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, Oct 26, 7pm. $45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
Jason Aldean With the promise of his eighth studio album looming by the end of this year, country megastar Jason Aldean is hitting the road to amp up his fans. The “They Don’t Know” tour will be a mix of the singer’s true-blue chart-toppers—“Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kind of Party,” and “Tattoos on This Town”—with the rollout of some new cuts from the new recording. Aldean will be joined on the tour by Kane Brown, Dee Jay Silver, and Chris Young. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sat, Oct 21, 7:30pm. $32-$72. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
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Tribus Launch Party August 16, 2017
Fernanda Crawford, Kristy Killeen & Jennifer Prins
Guests of the Tribus Design Studio Launch Party spent several happy hours at Up on the Roof to celebrate the new studio, which creates highend, functional, and beautiful residential and commercial designs. The 100 attendees were introduced to the studio’s architects, industry partners, and designers, all while enjoying happy hour refreshments and stellar views of the downtown skyline.
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Norma Sewell & Susan Peace-Vernon Brett Samuels, David Sewell & Dave Samuels
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Mike Chaney & Richard Bernath
Jordan Rumsey & Nathan Welch
Andy Quay, Dave Hooker & Mike Chaney
Charles & Mary Bowling with LeAnn & Chris Ferry
Brock Meadows, Madison McGraw, Tom Dillard, Susan Peace-Vernon, Kerry Howard, Jeff Dishner & Chase Robinson
Trista Harpel, Charlotte Norwood & Brock Meadows
Sarah Shelton, Kristy Killeen & Alison Weidner
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Celebrity chefs donned their hats for the cooking competition of the year at CHOP! Cancer. After preliminary cocktails, guests noshed on dinner while 18 local celebrities battled away in the kitchen, all to benefit the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance. Judged by Chef Francis Turk of the Cliffs, Chef Adam Hayes of Cashier’s Canyon Kitchen, and Upstate Foodie Eleanor Rogers, Team Fired Up! ultimately walked away with the big win. Photography by Bonfire Visuals
Barbara Oak with Jack & Lynne Walter
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Lauren Snipes & Holly Julian
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Rosalind Cross & Daniela Anzola
Amanda Bolchoz & Casey Minor
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A crowd of artists, designers, and fashionistas flocked to the West Village Lofts at Brandon Mill for the style show of the season, Greenville’s Couture for a Cause. The recycled runway competition featured a catwalk flowing with repurposed designs, all modeled by cancer survivors and judged by Project Runway runner-up Edmond Newton, Bill Mitchell of BILLIAM, Brittany Petrilla of J. Britt Boutique, and Brooke Ring. The top prize for Best in Show went to designer Angela Keyes. All proceeds benefited the local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Phebe Simons, Stella Fritz, Frances Stone & Gale Hunter
Photography by Bonfire Visuals Katherine Brown & Jennifer Fowlkes
Journie Crenshaw, Adam Kelly, & Alyssa Ashe Lauren Mahon & Jenna Bradley
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Eliane Alves, Angela Keyes, Phaedra Pistone, & Sherri Wilbourne
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Caroline Piasio & Tiffany Eubanks
Cody Alcorn & Lindley Mayer
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As the first tenant to set up shop in the new Northpointe Standard development, InSite Design Studio cut the ribbon at its new location in the former Shinola complex just off of Wade Hampton Blvd. The 150 clients, friends, and family enjoyed a preview of the sophisticated, lightfilled space as well as delectable nibbles by Caviar & Bananas Catering, a variety of wines, and three local beers from neighbor Community Tap. By Gabrielle Grace Photography
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Sean Scoopmire, Katie Skoloff & Stephen Lowry Jennifer Smith & Lina Boldizar
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The Beauty of Wood Reception at MAC Gallery August 18, 2017 Butch Scott, Dinah Cisson & Buddy Price
Monica Woody, Josh Woody & Ken Woody
The Metropolitan Arts Council presented a diverse exhibit of more than thirty woodworking artists at The Beauty of Wood reception at the MAC Gallery. Established by five professional woodworkers in the early 1980s, The Greenville Woodworkers Guild now boasts a membership of 700 plus craftsmen practicing their individual skills. Select works were on display for the more than 150 guests to experience during the event.
Ken Fissel & Bill Lancaster
Jeannie & Chuck Collman
Photography by Bonfire Visuals
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Cecil & Janet Dale with James & Kate Handford
Erin Turner, Alan Ethridge & Alice Ratterree
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Project HOPE’s 20th Anniversary Party August 19, 2017 The Project Hope Foundation had 20 years of success to celebrate at its anniversary party at Crowne Plaza. What began in 1997 as a small inclusion school for children on the autism spectrum is now an academy with 9 programs serving hundreds of children every year—the night’s events honoring this substantial progress for autism in the community. The 100 guests snacked on Crowne Plaza catering and enjoyed entertainment by Synergy Violins. By Gabrielle Grace Photography
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March of Dimes Development Award Party August 24, 2017 March of Dimes, a nonprofit dedicated to funding research to fight infant mortality, introduced its new Real Estate & Economic Development Award with a launch party at Up on the Roof. The evening celebrated the award’s illustrious honorees; the lifesaving funds the event raises for mothers and infants; and officially announced the 2017 honoree Bryson Thomason from Professional Mortgage Company.
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CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE: HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 7:30 PM THE PEACE CENTER Edvard Tchivzhel, Music Director & Conductor The symphonic cirque phenomenon returns this October with a Halloween twist! Prepare to scream and shriek “oohs” and “ahhs” as you shudder in amazement to the death-defying acrobatic feats performed by some of the world’s greatest cirque artists, accompanied by the “spooktacular” musical hits of the GSO. For tickets call the Peace Center Box Office at (864) 467-3000 or purchase online at greenvillesymphony.org.
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last-minute dinner-date cancellation at your favorite French restaurant is not an ideal turn of events, especially if you’re a wannabe groom hoping to propose to the love of your life. As they say, the best laid plans often go awry. But luckily in the case of Andrew White, the best laid back-up plans have a higher success rate. Drew had met Amanda Logan at work in Washington D.C. several years prior, and after dating for a year and a half, he was ready to put a ring on it. Upon his dinner cancellation, Drew booked the same spot
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for brunch the next day, and after a scrumptious meal he convinced Amanda to go for a walk in a nearby park. The fact it was raining made little difference, and was actually helpful in clearing the normally busy spot for his picturesque proposal in front of the fountain. Completely surprised, Amanda said yes, and the two were married at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, a little over an hour from Amanda’s childhood home in Idaho. The wedding was
Second Nature: Though the ceremony site at Grand Teton National Park did not allow decorations, microphones, or chairs, the surrounding natural beauty more than sufficed for the fifty friends and family shuttled there.
officiated by Amanda’s aunt, the music performed by her brother, and with the Tetons standing majestically in the background, the ceremony was more than magical. The night ended with s’mores and drinks at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole. Amanda and Drew continue to live in D.C., where they are both analysts for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. CODY DOWNARD PHOTOGRAPHY
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Weddings Carrie McDonald & Warren Thornal June 3, 2017 What Carrie McDonald assumed to be a fun-filled day at a University of South Carolina football game turned out to be the first day of the rest of her life. Meeting through their mutual friend at a tailgate, Carrie and Warren immediately hit it off. After two years of romancing, Warren boated his bride-to-be out to sea on his family’s craft in Florida. When they returned to the shore, Carrie had a ring to dazzle her entire family, who awaited on the beach to surprise her. Carrie and Warren were married at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, and the reception was held at the Poinsett Club, where Carrie’s friends choreographed a flash mob and Warren crooned Huey Lewis and the News’s “The Power of Love” to his new bride. The two reside in Greenville, where Carrie is a social worker with Springbrook Behavioral Health Center, and Warren is a wine distributor at Haw River Wine Man, Inc. LAUREN MILLER PHOTOGRAPHY
Paige Cox and Lakin Parr April 22, 2017 Two students, six weeks of study abroad, a Spanish summer—drizzle on a little sangria and the coast of San Sebastián and voila! You have the perfect recipe for romance. Each from different schools, Paige Cox and Lakin Parr participated in a Salamanca study abroad program in 2012, and immediately bonded over their Palmetto State heritage. After six weeks of tapas, soccer championships, and a whirlwind romance, Lakin and Paige weren’t ready to say goodbye. Almost four years of long-distance later—Lakin at High Point University and then on to Greenville and Paige at Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina—the groom-to-be sealed their Latininspired love for life when he popped the question among the marshes of Kiawah Island. The two were married at First Presbyterian Church of Myrtle Beach, with a reception at Pine Lakes Country Club, which of course included tapas and sangria. Paige and Lakin now live in Greenville, where Paige is a nurse at GHS, and Lakin is a commercial real estate broker. SARAH PASCUTTI PHOTOGRAPHY
Grace Gibson & Alex Laferriere April 1, 2017 A heart for serving and a knack for pranking may seem like an odd combo of qualities, but for Grace Gibson and Alex Laferriere, their shared passions were the perfect gateway to love. Grace and Alex met at an event for Clemson University’s chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity where they were both members. After three years of dating, Alex got down on one knee in front of Lee Hall—the same site on Clemson’s campus where they had met—and offered Grace the greatest service of all, his life. In honor of their zest for jest, Alex and Grace were married on April Fool’s Day. Grace’s grandfather performed the ceremony, and The Upper Room was ideal for the couple’s relaxed reception, filled with food, dancing, and, of course, a prank or two. The two now live in Asheville, where Grace is studying physical therapy at Western Carolina University, and Alex is a microbiologist at Bausch and Lomb. COURTNEY PRICE PHOTOGRAPHY HEARING WEDDING BELLS? TOWN Magazine wants to publish your wedding announcement. If you currently live or grew up in the Upstate and were recently married, please write to us at TOWN Magazine, Attn: Weddings, 581 Perry Ave, Greenville, SC 29611, or e-mail weddings@towncarolina.com. Due to space constraints, inclusion is not guaranteed. 40 TOWN / towncarolina.com
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rt is an invitation. It’s an appeal to experience—whether that’s engaging in a movement, appreciating emotion, or entering a visual story—and good art invites us in. Lucy Reiser’s abstract impressionist paintings are no exception, and the experience evoked is a peaceful one. Soft blues and greens pull the viewer into a mirage of water and sky, her wide strokes soliciting a quiet strength represented throughout all of her work. Based in Brevard, North Carolina, Lucy is originally from Marietta, Georgia, and her passion for paint is an inherited one. Both her grandmothers are artists with talents ranging from oil portraits to watercolor landscapes, and Lucy’s childhood was saturated in creativity. “When we grew up, it was a very normal part of life to have a studio in your house and have works in progress,” Lucy explains. “A table was ready with paints on it whenever you wanted to paint.” Backed by an artistic lineage, Lucy pursued an art-focused education. She earned a bachelor’s in studio arts from Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville, Georgia, and, coupled with a study abroad program in Cortona, Italy (where she dived into the classical masterworks of Botticelli and Michelangelo), Lucy launched into an arts career upon graduation in 2014. Living in Atlanta, she found representation at a local gallery, Anne Irwin Fine Art, which spiralled into commissions as well as requests from interior designers. Fast forward a few years, and Lucy Reiser is now an art-based business with works in multiple galleries (including Bee Street Studio in Dallas). Her focus divides between the abstract and representational; she enjoys the conversation between the
“recognizable and the imaginative” and “how they play together.” She works primarily with water-based acrylics—preferring the faster dry-time—and her process almost always begins with blues and greens, adding on accents of vermillion for pops of color. Lucy pulls technique and insight from her art icons, which range from her grandmothers to Alex Katz to Josef Albers. But inspiration bleeds deeper; it’s much more than a visual stimulus. It could be as simple as a snippet of conversation, a string of music, or perhaps a moving line from a Wendell Berry poem. “I think there’s a lot of common denominators that run through visual and experiential things,” Lucy says. “Like a sense of wonder or encouragement, even frustration. A lot times I’m just trying to translate that take away or that feeling into something visual.” More often than not, those feelings are difficult to express in words but somehow captured by Lucy’s deft hand. Take her River series, for example, which grew out of fly-fishing experiences with her husband, Dakota. Painted from the perspective of gazing downstream in the midst of the water, the pieces evoke solitude, quiet, a stirring of something down deep that is not quite tangible. For Lucy, it’s all part of the invitation. “In the stories in the Gospels, there’s all these accounts of stepping aside and leaving your daily routine to be somewhere quiet and beautiful,” Lucy says. “Those types of stories have been really influential in my life. I try to reflect and echo those invitations to step away. . . to rest and be at peace and to grow. I try to echo that invitation in a way that is visible.”
Photography by Danielle Hulsey; courtesy of Lucy Reiser
Brevard-based artist Lucy Reiser invites viewers into a peace-filled encounter with impressionist landscapes / by Abby Moore Keith
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Girl Next Door: Greenville native Maggie Rawlins Douglas went from being on call as a nurse to modeling for international clients.
Instead of beauty pageants, you pursued nursing and still found your way down the runway. How did that happen? >> To be quite honest, modeling was never a “dream” of mine. My dad is a photographer and my mom is an artist, so I grew up in an environment that instilled a love for the arts. I had a couple of agencies reach out at the end of high school, but I knew going to college was a priority. After graduating from nursing school and passing boards, I worked as a nurse in hematology/ oncology. I loved it! But a friend of mine sent my headshots to a talent manager, and I ended up flying to Miami for a few weeks to be “developed.” I knew I needed to at least give it a shot or I would always wonder what could have come. What is your biggest campaign or spot you’ve landed so far? >> I shot an international commercial for Garnier earlier this year. It was a 14-day shoot and was one of the coolest experiences yet. We shot all over California. What’s the best part of your job? >> Traveling and meeting new people in all different stages of life. It’s been cool to develop strong relationships with people in the same industry, as it’s really hard for people who aren’t in the industry to truly relate or understand what it’s like. So it’s been cool getting to make these friendships and have an outlet to the ups and downs of the business. What’s the worst part? >> Leaving my husband and dog is definitely the worst part! Your husband is surely the envy of many a man. How did you know he was the one? >> People always said, ‘When you know, you know,’ and I had that realization pretty early on. He is the best man I know, and I can’t imagine doing life without him. As a beautiful woman in the world, what do you think men could improve on with regard to women? >> The blame game! It’s 2017. When will women stop being held accountable for the actions and thoughts of men in regards to sexual assault? What brings you joy? >> So many things! Jesus. Coffee. The beach. My dog. Cheese. Margaritas. And, of course, [my husband] George. This sounds like a job interview, but where do you see yourself in five years? >> Ah, I have no idea where I will be in five years to be honest. Still modeling? A nurse? A mom? Who knows. What are your top three beauty secrets? >> Dirty hair always looks better than clean hair. Wash your face every night. And, moisturize! ))) FOR MORE INTERVIEWS, GO TO TOWNCAROLINA.COM
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Touching the Marble
Smoke & Mirrors: The Tennessean Hotel’s modern elegance extends from its brand-new suites to The Drawing Room cocktail bar and restaurant (above). The Smoked Ol’ Fashioned (above, left) is its signature cocktail.
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ith a name like The Tennessean, you’d expect a hotel to know a thing or two about Southern hospitality (and how to make a good drink). As I discovered, it embodies more than a stereotype. The new hotel, which opened in April, is luxurious, contemporary, and right where the action is. After a rainy drive skirting the Smokies, I settled into my suite while noting the kingsize bed with pillow-top mattress and Molton Brown bath products, and for a moment considered room service. Instead, I headed to The Drawing Room, the hotel’s refined craft cocktail bar and restaurant. Sinking into a sofa by a large panel window, I admired the pert décor—complete with two large-screen TVs for watching the Vols (and other less interesting sports teams)—and perused the small-plates menu, which changes with the seasons. The charred Brussels sprouts, flatbread pizza, and pimiento cheese hush puppies with citrus honey-mustard aioli were perfect partners to my wine. Instead of dessert, I ended the night with the bar’s signature Smoked Ol’ Fashioned, which tastes like the best of camping in a glass. Before this trip, I’d dismissed Knoxville, unaware of its diversity, sublime food and art scenes, eclectic shops, and proximity to nature. (The Tennessean is only three miles from the Knoxville Urban Wilderness, 1,000 acres of rich trails along the Tennessee River.) The city was the state’s first capital, founded in 1786. During the Civil War, both the Confederate
and Union armies occupied it at different intervals. After a manufacturing boom, it fell into a relative slump until the 1982 World’s Fair, which brought renewed interest and an iconic stamp—the Sunsphere, a 266-foot steel tower with a golden orb on top that beckons like the celestial body it’s named for. The hotel is positioned practically beside it, across from the Knoxville Convention Center—smack in the middle of the Marble City’s renaissance and only a few blocks from its Market Square of shops, restaurants, bars, and the Saturday farmers’ market. In the nearby Old City neighborhood, culture beckons inside renovated nineteenth-century buildings. It took little time for me to realize that Knoxville isn’t just a sleepy college town, and The Tennessean isn’t another pretty hotel. It is polish and comfort, art and soul rolled into one. And, like the best of Southern hosts, it made me feel perfectly at home and also in the heart of it all. The Tennessean Hotel, 531 Henley St, Knoxville, Tennessee. (865) 232-1800, thetennesseanhotel.com
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Pins and Needles: Allyson Ansusinha’s interest in ecofriendly fashion began in a high school design class. Since then, she has studied at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as crafted her own line of sustainable clothing.
Thread Bearer Emerging designer Allyson Ansusinha champions sustainability and social responsibility with stylish textiles / by Kathryn DavĂŠ // photography by Paul Mehaf fey
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Ansusinha, but it wasn’t until she wrote a college thesis on the fashion industry’s impact on the environment that her passion for sustainable, natural textiles and fashion was truly cemented. An Illinois native, Ansusinha studied at LA’s iconic Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising right after high school, but soon hungered for more creativity. She boarded a plane to Bangkok, where the threads of her career would start coming together. She interned for a company that partnered with Thai women to preserve their traditional craft of handweaving. “I became really interested in an earlier stage of clothing design, which is the design and development of fabric,” she says. In love with weaving, she returned to the School of the Art Institute in Chicago to finish her degree in fashion design—but she took some classes in weaving, too. The next unexpected turn in her career as a maker came by way of machine. Research for her college thesis had first introduced her to the South as a preNAFTA textile manufacturing hub. Eager to learn more about the textile industry, she moved down to Asheville OCTOBER 2017 / 51
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after graduation and began work for Appalatch, a small start-up located in the progressive Echoview Fiber Mill. She was introduced to the company’s automated knitting machine, which produces “fully-fashioned knitwear” in a process that eliminates labor and waste because the machine knits out a garment’s shape directly, with no cutting required. “To me, this machine became a powerful marriage of all the ideas and values that were influencing what I wanted to create,” Ansusinha says. As a weaver who had a hard time swallowing the 20 percent fabric waste standard in clothing production, she saw opportunities for sustainability through the machine. So when Appalatch moved on, the knitting machine stayed in Echoview—and Ansusinha convinced Echoview to keep her on with it, turning out garments and textiles so graceful it’s hard to believe a big, boxy machine made them. From January 2016 until early fall 2017, she worked as Echoview’s chief designer, directing the design and development of a product line that included home goods, fiber art, and clothing. Success accelerated quickly for Ansusinha. Her Fall/Winter 2017 collection for Echoview earned her the Emerging Designer Award at Charleston Fashion Week, along with the confidence to step out on her own and focus on designing her independent clothing
line. The winning collection, which she describes as “an exploration of vertically-integrated manufacturing, closed-loop sourcing, and natural materials” synthesizes her heritage, her process, and her values. “An important part of my philosophy is to make clothing that will last a long time— consequently, through many stages of life,” Ansusinha says. She often expresses this value with looser, open-size styles that grow with the wearer. Half-Thai, Ansusinha found inspiration for the collection in traditional Thai garments that wrap around the body, Japanese sashiko stitching, and Mid-Century style. “I was also looking at Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock art, which means ‘floating world,’” she explains, “and that phrase influenced the airy, hazy color palette and the breezy, fluid way the garments drape on the body.” The collection—a grouping of soft, muted, elegant styles that seem to seamlessly complement each other—is beautiful in a quiet way. But as the Emerging Designer Award proves, quiet isn’t the same as silent. “If people responded this well to the clothing I created based just on the way it looks, it made me feel hopeful that I can continue to find success as a designer trying to be sustainable, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible—simply by making it inherent to my design,” Ansusinha says. That’s what you call a statement piece. For more on Ansusinha’s work, go to allyson-ansusinha.squarespace.com.
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Stitch Perfect: Allyson Ansusinha’s sustainably crafted designs— partly inspired by traditional wrap garments associated with her Thai heritage— earned her the Emerging Designer Award at Charleston Fashion Week this past spring.
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Good Eyes: Eric Brown and Sandy Rupp (right) are a design dream team, working together to select fine art for domestic and international clients. Their most recent endeavor involved decorating a 38th floor penthouse suite in Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel; (left) Brown’s permanent collection includes Emil Holzhauer, while he selects such grand pieces by Brian Rutenberg (right) for clients’ homes.
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ine years ago, a chance meeting led to what today can only be called a prolific friendship; designer Eric Brown walked into Hampton III Gallery and simply asked owner Sandy Rupp if she could locate a work by artist William Halsey. Since then, the two have installed dozens of collections of fine art in homes of discerning clients across the domestic United States and Canada. The designer and gallerist share a passion for assemblage and have become a known asset for creating astonishing private collections, often featuring Southern artists. “Eric incorporates art as a design element, but more so he understands that art must be explored on its own,” says Rupp. “He’s doing what I’d never seen a designer do before: educate clients in the visual arts. We all utilize a different viewfinder, and Eric finds that door to bring his clients in to these very fine paintings. For their homes, it creates a layer upon a layer.” Brown’s design studio in Greenville’s West End is often brimming with worldclass art; most recently a compendium took up residence awaiting its new home, the penthouse of the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. The collection, curated by Brown and Rupp, included eight paintings with works from William Halsey, Wolf Kahn, Brian Rutenberg, Lee Hall, Edward Rice, and Robert Petersen. Some of the paintings were enormous in response to the scale and views of a 38th floor residence. “One significant painting can hold an entire room,” says Brown. “It’s hard to verbalize visual language because it enters into the realm of emotion. Art is one of the most important elements of a home—how art can truly affect your private spaces.” A well-assembled collection holds a thread, be it color, composition, subject matter, or the feeling the work conveys as a whole. Brown believes it is imperative to take into
account a client’s habitual paths and movement through the home; he likens the process of planning an installation to designing a good garden. “The impact you get when you experience one work of art and you turn the corner and experience another is what makes, in part, an artful home.” A collection is far from complete once its pieces have been garnered; Brown calls upon Ed House (of Frame Designs) to construct finished-corner frames, often in gilt, to specification. The goal is a cohesive sequence between the work and its casing, attaining a level of appropriateness because, according to Brown, good art deserves a good frame. Works selected by Brown and Rupp are frequently borrowed by museums for exhibition, which doesn’t surprise them. Brown believes that most buyers fail to understand they can own work from artists that museums are collecting, as well. “It’s not only entirely possible to own fine art, but really a turnkey process when we’re involved,” says Brown. “Sandy has taught me exactly what I’m trying to teach others, which is you don’t have to go far to get exceptional guidance.” Eric Brown Design, 101 Augusta St, Greenville. (864) 233-4442, ericbrowndesign.com; Hampton III Gallery, 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd # 10, Taylors, (864) 268-2771, hamptoniiigallery.com; Frame Designs by Ed House, 1322 E Washington St, Greenville. (864) 2422255, framedesignsedhouse.com
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Final Curtain Forty years ago, one of the preeminent Southern rock bands made their last call at Greenville Memorial Auditorium / by Jack Bacot
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y 1977, these boys from Jacksonville, Florida, were a fierce rock and roll band. As they would tell you, they were Southern by the grace of God, which blessed them as the finest Southern rock band going. They fought their way to the top, literally, toured non-stop, taking Europe and Japan by storm, and opened for the Rolling Stones. Afterwards most everyone agreed the Stones were outgunned by those rednecks with the quirky name, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Street Survivors Tour kicked off on New Year’s Day 1977 in San Diego. This was their sixth tour, and the band was determined to make it their most memorable. After three shows in the United States, they took off to Japan for five shows. From Japan, they moved to London and toured the United Kingdom through the remainder of January and
most of February. They moved to Switzerland and Germany to close out their European and Asian tour, where they completed an exhausting twenty-eight shows in less than two months. With no break, they returned to the United States on March 2 and went straight to the studio to record the Street Survivors album. They returned to their grinding tour schedule in April after disappointing results in the studio, when they scrapped all recordings vowing to start over. They rebooted on April 22 in Bristol, Tennessee, and toured non-stop, with almost daily concerts, through May, June, July, and August. They were said to have sustained this maddening pace on a mixture of alcohol, cocaine, and Quaaludes, living up to the legend of a hard-living life of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. They came through the Carolinas in April playing Charlotte, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Columbia but missed a few cities and planned to get back. On the Carolinas leg of the tour, Spartanburg’s Marshall Tucker Band opened for them creating an all-star Southern rock revival. OCTOBER 2017 / 57
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// Workin’ for MCA I Ain’t the One Saturday Night Special Whiskey Rock-a-Roller That Smell Travelin’ Man Ain’t No Good Life Gimme Three Steps Call Me the Breeze Blue Yodel No. 1 (T for Texas) Sweet Home Alabama Free Bird
They took a quick detour to re-record the Street Survivors album at Muscle Shoals studio in Alabama. This time they got it right, and the record company planned to rush release the album in early October. After a brief break, they picked up the tour on October 13 in Georgia and then did three quick shows in their home state of Florida. In the early morning of Wednesday, October 19, Lynyrd Skynyrd flew into Greenville from Lakeland, Florida, on a plane they recently leased for the remainder of the tour. The plane was a welcome perk from a hard-driving tour schedule. Just three days earlier, they released their Street Survivors album to mixed reviews. It was good to be back in the Carolinas. Drummer Artimus Pyle had a home nearby in Campobello. The band had a strong following in North and South Carolina, and the Greenville audience was no exception. Playing to a near capacity crowd on a Wednesday night at Memorial Auditorium, Lynyrd Skynyrd pushed a hard set of twelve songs into free-wheeling jam sessions. The night ended
with “Sweet Home Alabama” followed by the final encore, the newly christened Southern anthem, “Free Bird.” After an all-night party, the band met at Greenville’s downtown airport at 4 a.m. to board their chartered Convair 240 airplane for Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they were scheduled to play that evening on the campus of Louisiana State University (LSU). More than twenty passengers boarded the plane, the band members, management, background singers, and supporting cast. Because of a suspected faulty engine, the plane was burning fuel fast. They were not going to make it to Baton Rouge and were diverted to southeastern Mississippi. But the fuel burned, and the pilots had no choice but to attempt an emergency landing near Gillsburg, Mississippi. The plane skidded over treetops and jerked nose first to the ground, crashing in a swampy wooded area eight miles short of the airport, instantly killing lead singer and songwriter Ronnie Van Zant, lead guitarist Steve Gaines, and his sister and backup singer Cassie Gaines along with the band’s manager, and two pilots. Twenty more were injured, with ten in critical condition. It’s eerie that the last song Lynyrd Skynyrd played as a band in Greenville, South Carolina, was “Free Bird.” On their first live album, 1976’s One More from the Road, Van Zant can be heard asking the crowd, “What song is it you wanna hear?” The overwhelming response leads into the 14-minute version of the song that has become an iconic Southern anthem. As Van Zant wrote and sang in “Free Bird”—“If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?” Their music continues to inspire and reach new generations. His music was about his life, and the songs were his story, and we all still remember, forty years later.
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Simple Kind of Man: Ronnie Van Zant (above) was the lead singer and songwriter for Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and one of six killed in the tragic crash in 1977.
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Thinking about a vacation or second home? Clayton, Georgia is just a two-hour drive from the Greenville area, and is nestled amongst the beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains that adorn this northeast corner of Georgia. The three main lakes — Burton, Seed, and Rabun — offer boating, fishing, and activities for water sports enthusiasts of all kinds. There are plenty of other places to explore: hiking trails and waterfalls galore, Tallulah Gorge and Black Rock state parks, and dining and shopping in downtown Clayton. It’s also a great place to simply relax and enjoy time away from the every day rigors of life.
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Lake Burton 4BR, 4.5b cottage situated at the water’s edge. Large and bright main living area with fireplace and an updated kitchen provide cottage charm with modern touches. Screened porch with breathtaking lake views. 2-stall, covered boathouse, and an outdoor stone fireplace. $2,595,000 | GAMLS 8246790 The Lake Team Michael McGaughey 706-715-5550
Mountain House Modern — A contemporary compound on 21+ secluded acres containing 3 structures. A main dwelling with open living area and fireplace, galley kitchen, huge screened porch with fireplace, and master suite, a 2nd dwelling offering a guest “kitchette,” bunks and bath, and a 3rd structure with bedroom, bath, terrace and studio. $1,575,000 | The Lake Team Michael McGaughey 706-715-5550
Lakeside Lodge — This 5BR, 4b Lake Burton gem features a rare combination of main lake location, panoramic mountain views, and a 1.75 acre lot with flat lake front — very few steps. Private outdoor patio and deck with gazebo. Enjoy the view of Charlie Mountain and the lake from your own private cove. $1,549,000 | GAMLS 8086653 Evelyn Heald 404-372-5698
Welcome Aboard! — Lake Rabun 3BR, 3b home that lives like a large yacht. The open living area and massive screened porch allow you to entertain large groups. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms. The boathouse feels like an outdoor living room with sweeping views. $1,375,000 | GAMLS 8235917 The Lake Team Michael McGaughey 706-715-5550
Escape the cares of city life to this 6BR, 5b home. Enjoy an open floor plan, with wood burning fireplace, large screened porch, private master suite and lower level family room that is perfect for the kids! This home is ready for you to enjoy lake living. $1,295,000 | GAMLS 8075261 The Lake Team Michael McGaughey 706-715-5550
Lakeside 3BR, 2.5b cottage features a spacious living room with fireplace, generous galley kitchen, and a wraparound screened porch overlooking the lake, master on main with views and a private half bath, a terrace level cozy family room with fireplace and a small lakeside patio featuring a grilling area to service the 2-story boathouse with fireplace. $1,165,000 | GAMLS 8253414 Julie Barnett 404-697-3860
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The Mountain House — Move right in and start enjoying this fee simple Lake Burton home. 4BR, 4b, 1hb, master suite, greatroom with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace. Step outside to the deck to take in the view and relax while toasting the sunset. The lake level features plenty of storage and opens right to the two-stall boathouse with party deck. $969,000 | GAMLS 8140953 Evelyn Heald 404-372-5698
4BR, 3.5b Seed Lake retreat offers a desirable deep water location. Two-stall, two-story boathouse. Home and adjoining covered outdoor kitchen have a treehouse feel and sweeping views. Kitchen with island and breakfast bar. Master on main with en suite bath, walk-in, and private porch. Lots of other surprises! $720,000 | GAMLS 8186939 Meghann Brackett 706-968-1870
Luxury riverfront home on an exclusive and beautiful trout stream. This 4BR, 3.5b home maximizes the river experience with numerous outdoor living spaces, a screened porch overlooking the river, open deck off the greatroom, sleeping porch, terrace patio, river deck, wine cellar, steam shower in the master bath, and two fireplaces. $699,000 | GAMLS 8235230 Meghann Brackett 706-968-1870
Masterpiece 4BR, 4.5b estate in The Orchard Golf Community. Views overlooking the 3rd tee, and frontage on stocked Lady Blush Lake, this home offers the very best in country club living. Luxury features include SubZero refrigerator, and gourmet stainless appliances, his-and-her master bath, and expansive custom walk-in closets. $699,000 | GAMLS 8201543 Meghann Brackett 706-968-1870
245 feet lake frontage, 2-stall boathouse with covered upper deck, original 2BR, 2b 1986 lake cottage, native rock fireplace, wood floors, wall of bi-fold glass doors that open to a screened porch that expands your living space. 1.76 acres of privacy. Oversize 2-car garage with storage and work shop space. Private deep well. $699,000 | GAMLS 8095650 Jackie West 706-490-1374
Fixer-upper on Lake Burton! 1.85 acre lot. Fix-up for now - we have architectural drawings - or build your new home across the road with even better views. Two-stall boathouse, 240± ft. lake frontage, separate building on property could easily become a cute playhouse or greenhouse. Great location with easy access to Clayton and Waterfall Club. $675,000 | GAMLS 8169606 Jennifer Kyle 706-968-2255
Waterfall Club 4BR, 3b, 2hb. Open floor plan, cook’s kitchen, separate dining room, greatroom with fireplace, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and master suite with luxurious bath. Screened and covered porches, and open deck, and loft area. Lower level rec room with fireplace. Join Waterfall Club for all of the fabulous amenities. $525,000 | GAMLS 8189819 Evelyn Heald 404-372-5698
The best in high country living! 360 degree views of Bald Mountain, Blue Valley and Sky Valley! Custom 4BR, 4.5b features an open floor plan and banks of windows, a wraparound deck, and covered outdoor dining area. Chef’s kitchen, 3 fireplaces, and terrace wet bar. Natural landscaping and stacked stone beds. Lots of other surprises! $495,000 | GAMLS 8203365 Meghann Brackett 706-968-1870
Charming 2BR, 1b farmette sits on 2.87 acres of spacious pasture with post card views. Cozy greatroom, well-appointed kitchen, breakfast bar, screened porch overlooking two pastures and Tiger Creek. Beneath the living quarters are three airy stalls for the horses, a tack room, a hay room, a workshop, and a storage room. $340,000 | GAMLS 8250260 Julie Barnett 404-697-3860
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Within the past decade, fashion creatives have flocked to Nashville for its lower rents and enviable location. Artists, designers, and musicians began collaborating in what Van Tucker, the CEO of the Nashville Fashion Alliance, calls “a beautiful mashup.”
Tennessee Cuts From bespoke jackets to handmade jewelry, Nashville’s emerging style scene is a chic complement to the city’s musical roots / by M. Linda Lee
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Material World: (below) Dana and Phillip Nappi, owners of Peter Nappi, offer handmade leather footwear and a range of clothing and accessories; (below, right) the textile mavens behind Jamie + the Jones ship made-to-order womenswear right to your door.
Until last month, Jamie Frazier and Hannah Jones of Jamie + the Jones also depended on Internet sales of their made-to-order womenswear. In September, they opened a showroom in a small house adjacent to the Melrose studio where their garments are made. “We’re all about textiles,” Frazier says of the hand-woven T sweater—the company’s signature garment. Their boxy, comfortable dresses and tops come in a rainbow of raw silks, some of which are hand-marbled in nearby Franklin, Tennessee. Given its stature as one of Nashville’s chicest neighborhoods, 12South naturally harbors a host of independent design shops. Jewelry designer Judith Bright moved her home business to a lovely little house on 12th Avenue South in 2010. Specializing in gemstones and the meaning behind them, Bright utilizes stones from all over the world to craft affordable heirloom-quality rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets on-site. All her stones are hand-cut in India to her specifications. The earthy, masculine scent of leather takes you when stepping inside Peter Nappi, the 12South shop where Mississippi native and founder Phillip Nappi plies his trade. During a trip to Italy to learn shoemaking, Nappi discovered that his grandfather Pietro—the Italian name for Peter—had been a shoemaker in Italy before immigrating
to America in 1904. One look at the store’s fine handmade Italian leather footwear will dispel any notions regarding Nashvillians’ predilection for cowboy boots. Across the street from Peter Nappi, Ceri Hoover displays women’s shoes and leather accessories, and hosts monthly pop-ups with clothing designers (there’s that collaborative Nashville spirit again) in her tiny flagship storefront. The former interior decorator stumbled into her métier by happy accident. “I was making a pillow,” Hoover sheepishly recalls, “and I suddenly realized it was a purse.” So she started making leather handbags––her fall line flaunts soft Spanish pink and vibrant mustard hues––and branched into shoes, crafted in a style she calls “casual but pulled together.” With a square heel shaft long enough to hit the center of the foot, Hoover designs her shoes to be worn all day.
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Chic City: Creator of custom muslin jackets (left and above, center), Savannah Yarborough of AtelierSavas designs her pieces to the wearer’s dimensions; (right) 25-year-old designer Cavanagh Baker launches her third collection of made-to-order clothing with fabrics from France and Italy.
A rack of custom muslin jacket patterns hangs in the workroom at AtelierSavas, the Pie Town studio of leather designer Savannah Yarborough. Structured specifically to the wearer’s dimensions, Savannah’s jackets are sewn predominantly in Turkish lambskin and Italian calf leather. From Birmingham, Alabama, Savannah studied fashion design in London and worked for Billy Reid in New York City before landing in Nashville. By appointment only, Yarborough meets with clients to discuss their visions before constructing a muslin model, then moves on to the final leather piece. Sought out from coast to coast, her bespoke jackets start at $6,500 with a six to eight week production time. On the west edge of downtown, Cavanagh Baker is launching a third collection at her posh studio in the Cummins Station complex. A Savannah College of Art & Design graduate, this 25-year-old is heating up the Music City couture scene with her limited-edition, made-to-order clothing. Items are sewn in New York with fabrics she sources in France and Italy. “We focus on extreme novelty pieces with classic
silhouettes [a funky long vest in gold metallic fabric, a black-and silver-sequined coat] that you can throw on over an existing wardrobe item,” Cavanagh explains. In fact, a piece she designed for singer/songwriter Kelsea Ballerini currently resides in a Country Music Hall of Fame display. “My customer is a woman who isn’t afraid to put something on and wear it. She’s going to work it no matter what.” And work it is what this city does, flaunting its fashion scene like a model on the catwalk. With designers, musicians, artists, and organizations like the Nashville Fashion Alliance nurturing the city’s creative soul, Nashville is changing the country’s conversation on couture, one bespoke design at a time.
Photographs (2) courtesy of Savannah Yarborough; (1) dress, courtesy of Cavanaugh Baker
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Walk in the Woods: Ed Paul, education director at the South Carolina Waterfowl Association, grew up hunting and fishing and is already teaching his own kids, five-year-old Edsel Paul and two-year-old Logan, the joys of nature and the value of conservation. He purchased lifetime hunting and fishing licenses for their first Christmases.
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“You can really see the change,” Ed says. “The way they’re communicating with others, the way they’re carrying themselves in the outdoors, the way they’re shooting a shotgun or casting a rod and reel. It’s really awesome to see that transition.”
The SCWA Greenville chapter will be hosting their annual Conservation dinner at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Oct 19, at 6 p.m. For more information, call Chapter Chairman Hank Axon: (864) 616-4431.
etween Pinewood and Santee, just east of the northern stretch of Lake Marion, there’s a pocket of land that covers more than 400 acres and serves as a classroom to thousands of enthusiastic kids each year. The land is owned by the South Carolina Waterfowl Association (SCWA), a thirty-year-old organization determined to enhance and perpetuate South Carolina’s wildlife heritage through education and waterfowl habitat conservation, according to its mission statement. The organization began its work with programs that have led to the distribution and installation of more than 22,000 wood duck nest boxes, and the enhancement, through the cooperation of landowners, of thousands of acres of waterfowl habitats. But, despite this progress, the SCWA understands its work is meaningless unless future generations recognize the importance of environmental conservation and wetlands management. “That realization spawned our summer camp program that started in 1995,” says Ed Paul, SCWA’s director of education programs. Ed began his affiliation with the SCWA when he was only twelve years old. “I was actually a camper back in 1997,” he says. “Then, I worked here every summer as a camp counselor or a shooting instructor. I also did the wood duck technician job one summer and handled all the farming in the duck pond for about a year.” After graduating from Francis Marion University, Ed accepted a position at a chemical plant, a job he admits did not often put a smile on his face. So, in 2011, when the opportunity for a full-time position with the SCWA presented itself, Ed jumped at it. Each year, he oversees thousands of kids at the SCWA’s two camps: Woodie and Leopold, both located at the SCWA’s Wildlife Education Center near Pinewood. Camp Woodie is the organization’s ten-week summer camp, which focuses on outdoor skills including fishing, canoeing, boating, skeet, and archery. This past summer, the camp broke its previous attendance record and welcomed more than 1,000 campers from ages eight to sixteen. “It’s a chance for kids to come out and spend a week in God’s creation,” Ed says. “And for them to learn about what our role is in the environment as sportsmen and sportswomen, and what we can do to give back more than we take and learn the skills needed to be confident in the outdoors.” After one week at the camp, many kids, especially those who spend most of their time glued to phone screens, are filled with confidence and a newfound enthusiasm for nature. “You can really see the change,” Ed says. “The way they’re communicating with others, the way they’re carrying themselves in the outdoors, the way they’re shooting a shotgun or casting a rod and reel. It’s really awesome to see that transition.” Camp Leopold, named after Aldo Leopold, a philosopher and author who many consider the father of ecology and wildlife management, is a school-year program designed to raise students’ awareness, admiration, and respect of the natural world. This is not just some simple, nature walk field trip. Camp Leopold meets all state and national standards for grades three through seven. And the kids, as well as teachers, love it, as indicated by the camp’s 90 percent return rate. For Ed, the SCWA’s work is a natural extension of his own personality and ethics. “This organization has had a big impact on me,” Ed says. “It’s kept me in touch with what’s important in nature and what my roll is. I show up for work every day knowing that a difference is being made, not just by me and my department but by the whole organization.” South Carolina Waterfowl Association, (803) 452-6122, scwa.org OCTOBER 2017 / 71
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efore we begin, everybody take a deep breath. That’s your preemptive sigh of relief when you realize that one of the South’s lifestyle luminaries James Theodore Farmer III has given you the green light to go red. Red Solo cups at a dinner party? Mon dieu! But, yes, it can be a very good thing, indeed. “We had some good friends who moved to town,” Farmer says, calling from Georgia on the eve of a book launch party. “And we were helping them redo their house, and they said, ‘We’d love to have everyone over, but we don’t have a dining room table and chairs.’ And I said, that doesn’t matter; we can just sit on quilts and order pizza and drink out of red Solo cups. It’s about the joy of being together, and that’s what I want people to realize.” See? Thank you, we feel better already, James. Farmer’s acclaim is as fast-rising as one of those homemade biscuits he’ll tell you he made in the kitchen beside Miss Mary, the family cook he’s known all his life. With the launch of his eighth book, A Place to Call Home, as well as being an editor-at-large for Southern Living magazine, and a network of friends (Jenna Bush Hager and Al Roker) and clients (“There’s
not a client who’s a stranger”), Farmer’s stardom seems destined for the bright lights. But not so fast—he’s more than happy living, working, and thriving where he’s been his entire life: Perry, Georgia, with a whopping population of 16,200. Farmer is more Julia Sugarbaker than Martha Stewart, anyway. “What I loved the most about Julia’s character, and about Dixie [Carter] as a person—I’ve read her book and I’m just obsessed,” says Farmer, “is that she was just unapologetically Southern . . . The South has always been the redheaded stepchild.” His background and upbringing are not just parenthetical. They are the defining trait and character assignment to the gentleman who spent his childhood canning, jamming, and putting up peaches on the family farm, learning from his beloved Mama and his Mimi (grandmother) the ways and means and manners of moving through the world. “I come from a family that entertains,” says Farmer, “so my sisters and I grew up knowing we were the serve staff. If Mama and Daddy were having friends over, we weren’t the kids that were put away, we were put to work. I love that because the art of entertaining is really a lost art.” And the legions of ladies flocking to wherever he’s speaking adore him for paying attention. “I owe my career to Garden Club,” Farmer says. “I was a design student in college, and those ladies asked me if I could help them get their pots ready for a living room, or hang these plates, or rearrange their living room.” After graduating from Auburn University, James launched his landscape design firm in 2005, his design and antiques store in 2013. Farmer—with his wit and quips—sounds like a man of some vintage. At 35-years-old, it’s neither a put-on nor a pretense. It is, simply, who Farmer is, unapologetically. “What my grandmother would tell me is that the best dish that a host or hostess can serve is confidence. That really shapes what I do . . . . They might not remember the pork tenderloin marinade or anything like that, but they remember the good time.” Maybe call it the “farmer effect.” Sometimes it’s not that you can actually go home again, but that you never left home in the first place.
Photographs courtesy of James Farmer
Farm(er) to Table: Grab one of James Farmer’s books, or meet the man himself, at the Antiques, Fine Art & Design Weekend at the Greenville County Museum of Art, October 13–15. James will be the keynote speaker at the Friday luncheon. Visit gcma. org for more information.
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or someone who is terrified of electricity, I am a fairly competent welder. When I tell friends of my talent to fuse metal together at stunningly high temperatures, I am met with confused stares and accusatory statements. “But you’re scared to use jumper cables,” they’ll say, or, “You turn off the breaker before you change a light bulb.” My interest in welding began about fifteen years ago when I watched a documentary about an artist who fashioned sheets of stainless steel into magnificent sculptures. I was captivated by the process. At the time, I was in search of a hobby that would demonstrate my masculinity but not endanger my well-being. Welding appeared to tick all of the boxes. It was manly. It was relatively safe. And it would give me a legitimate opportunity to wear overalls. When I signed up for an introductory welding class at a technical school in Waynesville, North Carolina, I envisioned studying in the kind of bohemian artist studio I’d seen in the documentary. That dream was dashed on the first day of class when I entered a dirty two-car garage that smelled like an electrical fire. I was dressed in new Carhartt overalls, Timberland work boots, and carrying a shiny black welding helmet I’d adorned with brightly colored stickers to give it a bit more joie de vivre. The other students, all at least ten years my junior, seemed confused by my presence. The instructor was a wiry, chain-smoking man named Mr. Plemmons, and through a haze of Marlboro smoke he explained that the purpose of the class was to learn a skill that would lead to a good paying job. I wanted to explain to Mr. Plemmons that I was more interested in the artistic side of welding but thought better of it
when his first demonstration involved fusing an extension bracket to a trailer hitch. Over the next twelve weeks, we worked on toolboxes, go-kart frames, and rusty lawnmower decks. It wasn’t exactly art, but I was learning a skill. The final week of class was devoted to a project of our own choosing. At my designated station in the back of the garage, I worked in solitude on my design, determined to impress everyone with my creativity. On the last day of class we gathered around a workbench to unveil our projects. Mr. Plemmons lit a cigarette and called on the first student: “OK, Larry, whatcha got there?” Larry held up a small gate latch. “Boring,” I thought. When the next student proudly displayed a set of pitchfork tines I rolled my eyes: “Puh-leeze.” Soon it was my turn, and Mr. Plemmons pointed to the shop towel I had placed as a shroud over my project. “Well, let’s see it,” he said. I yanked at a corner of the towel and with a whoosh my masterpiece was revealed. “It’s a sunflower!” I said. “It spins when the wind blows.” Mr. Plemmons and the other students stared at me as if I had just taken out a compact and freshened up my lipstick. Truth be told my sunflower looked like a misshapen pizza perched atop a golf club shaft, but it was mine and I was proud of it. Today that sculpture is a rusty chunk of metal sticking out of a flowerpot on my mother’s back porch. Seeing it reminds me of a time when in a torrent of sparks and smoke I let my creative energy run free. “What’s that supposed to be, again?” my mother will ask when I try to make it spin. “It’s a sunflower,” I’ll say. “A very manly sunflower.”
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Dear Ms. Bea Wright, My husband seems to care more about his smartphone and tablet than he does me. His constant checking of his email, Twitter feed, and other nonsense is breaking my heart. I am lonely, even when he is in the room beside me. In my opinion, this new technology age bytes. Please help. Signed, Lost in the Twitter Field
be, they are no substitute for eye contact and being fully present with another human being. No mincing words here—the behavior is rude—another way of saying “bad manners.” So, what is to be done about it? Oddly, the answer to the noted communication struggle is, in fact, communication! Not via text or email or even a phone call, mind you, but in a non-confrontational, charming, face-to-face conversation. To Lost, I say engage in a dialogue when your mate does not have his phone in hand. Stay positive and start by telling him how much you adore time with him, particularly when neither phone nor iPad is within reach. Together establish some boundaries to assure he gets his social media fix and you get the attention you need to assure your relationship thrives. Consider these options: No phones/technology at the dinner/breakfast table and definitely not on date night. Settle on a time limit for usage or even a location that is technology free (such as the bedroom, an obvious choice). And, importantly, model the same behavior for him. Final suggestion, agree to a safe word—like “Aretha!” —to alert him when you are on the verge of an emotional breakdown and need him to look you in the eye for longer than ten seconds. After all, “All I’m askin’ is for a little respect when you get home (just a little bit).” Until next time, y’all behave.
My dearest Lost, you are not alone. This phenomenon of being constantly connected is wreaking havoc with relationships across the board. The problem is real, not just with the romantically involved, but also among friends and family. I don’t care how precious and witty someone’s emoji-laden posts may
Send Ms. Wright your questions regarding relationships, personal concerns, and etiquette at mswright@ towncarolina.com. Inclusion is anonymous and based on editorial discretion.
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n the South, we strive not to boast (unless it is about a football win—then swaggering is an expected, acceptable behavior). That said, Southerners take pride in displaying their politeness and courteousness. Growing up, we are taught to “mind our manners” and to be kind to others. There has been a bit of erosion in our display of manners over the years, both in the South and elsewhere. But the reason to exercise good manners will never go out of style. Using our good manners shows others that you care about people and RESPECT them. Yes, manners are about R-E-S-P-E-C-T. (You called it, Aretha.) This leads me to a reader’s question that hit my inbox recently:
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Data Plan: Ms. Wright’s suggestions for quality time sans social media? Keep the dinner table, and bedroom, technology free.
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Essay ’Til Death Do (Not) Us Part: The Pelican Inn on Pawleys Island dates back to the 1850s; after the Civil War, it was a boarding house whose owner Mrs. Mazyck ran a tight ship. She continues to keep watch of the treasured inn, ensuring that no one falls asleep on the job.
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don’t believe in the designated hitter rule in baseball. I don’t believe in mustard sauce on barbecue. I don’t believe in motivational posters with kittens hanging from a chin-up bar. But I believe in ghosts. Completely. Since I was kid, I’ve been, well, sort of obsessed with them. In the sixth grade, I read Nancy Roberts’ book on South Carolina ghosts so many times, I split the spine on the school library’s copy. A high school girlfriend lived in the antebellum, old funeral home, and one night I heard somebody who wasn’t there walk up the long stairway. I even subjected my two daughters to the undead when I took them to Alice of Hermitage’s grave at dusk, had them walk backwards around the headstone, and scared the pants off them. Humbly said, I know some South Carolina ghosts. But I’d never heard about the one at the Pelican Inn on Pawleys Island.
Before you say, “Oh, yeah, the Gray Man lives there,” check yourself. That’s probably not true. The dates don’t jibe. Colonel Plowden Weston, who built the Pelican Inn in the late 1850s, probably is not the infamous Gray Man. The ghost that inhabits the Pelican Inn is a different kind of spirit. It’s a she. And she has an agenda. I heard her story from Corinne and Bruce Taylor, the current owners of the Pelican Inn. Corinne and Bruce are from Atlanta, where he’s an attorney and Corinne, a physician. They bought the place in 2010, and after some renovations, opened the inn to summer guests. (Corinne spends June through July living at the Pelican, and Bruce commutes on weekends until Labor Day, when they close the inn for the off-season, opening only for the occasional private event.) Perched between the dunes and the marsh, the Pelican Inn has been a coastal landmark for more than a century and a half, and under the Taylors’ ownership, it has evolved into the kind of place that brings guests back summer after summer for the food and the wide porches and the laid-back Southern comfort. Corinne and Bruce dug through the history of the Pelican Inn when they bought it. They learned about how Colonel Weston had the building constructed on the OCTOBER 2017 / 85
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Corinne and Bruce began to hear Mrs. Mazyck stories almost immediately after purchasing the inn. Like the time their handyman was alone in the big place, trying to complete some renovations for the new owners. He’d settled in the kitchen to do some rewiring. Maybe he’d settled too long, because he watched a stray cookie sheet slide by itself across the counter and fly through the air in his direction. He dropped his tools and refused to set foot in the inn again. Then there was the plasterer who lived at the inn for a month during renovations. Once, when he was alone in the house, he came into a bathroom to find that a hamper he’d wedged securely between the wall and the toilet was sitting in the middle of the room. He called the real estate agency and confirmed that no one else had been in the house the entire day. The plasterer spent the afternoon recuperating at a local bar, telling his ghost story to anyone who would listen and buy him a beer. Corinne has actually met Mrs. Mazyck. “I was alone in the inn one morning when we first owned it, having a cup of coffee in the kitchen,” she says. “I remember putting the cup down on the counter, then I wandered off to do something, and when I came back, I couldn’t find my coffee. Didn’t really think anything about it. Poured myself another one and went back to work. Later that day, I found the cup. It was on the top of this huge refrigerator. I had to use a step stool to get it down. No one else had been in the inn all day. I couldn’t possibly reach the top of that fridge without a stool. I guess Mrs. Mazyck didn’t want me taking a coffee break.” Bruce hasn’t encountered the Pelican Inn’s rather benign ghost. But along with his wife, he’s become a bit protective of her. He says that folks from the cable show Ghost Hunters bugged them for years for the chance to bring their paranormal paraphernalia to the Pelican Inn and track the tiny Mazyck. “We told them no thanks. In fact, Corinne told them that Folks from the we have a rule here. We protect the privacy of all cable show Ghost our guests . . . living and dead.” But Bruce isn’t worried about having a face-to-ghost meeting with Hunters bugged Mrs. Mazyck. “I work my butt off when I’m down them for the here,” he says, laughing. “That’s why she doesn’t bother me.” chance to bring Corinne, who often finds herself alone at the their paranormal Pelican Inn, reached a healthy agreement with paraphernalia to the task-mistress apparition. Actually, Corinne says, “I fussed at Mrs. Mazyck a little bit. I said the Pelican Inn. ‘I love your home,’ then I promised her I’d take “Corinne told mainland, had every piece numbered and labeled, then good care of it. She’s just minding her property. floated the disassembled house to Pawleys where it was I can appreciate that.” them that we reconstructed board by board behind the highest dune Here’s what I suggest: next summer, give have a rule here. on the island. After Weston died of tuberculosis, his wife Bruce and Corinne a call. Book a few nights at the We protect the (who wanted nothing to do with the house) returned to Pelican Inn. Ask them if you can help out in the her native England. Cousins of Weston, the Mazyck family, kitchen. You know, wash dishes or wipe down privacy of all our bought the inn and turned it into a boarding house in the the counters. Ask them if you can have a few guests . . . living mid-1860s, just after the conclusion of the Civil War. minutes to yourself. When the kitchen clears, just and dead.” According to legend, Mrs. Mazyck, a very petite sit down. Toss your rag in the sink. Pour yourself woman, ran the boarding house with a diminutive iron some iced tea and take a load off. See how long it —Bruce Taylor fist. Legend has it that she oversaw the kitchen, approving takes for you to feel that tiny pair of hands softly the work that went on there, and more often than not, at your back, pushing you gently in the direction disapproving of the behavior of the workers. She stalked of the kitchen. the kitchen in her gingham dresses with the pearl buttons, Then, tell Mrs. Mazyck, the ghost of the flashing her dark eyes when she felt like one of the Pelican Inn, that you’re sorry. That you’ll get right help was lying down on the job. Mrs. Mazyck would back to work. not tolerate laziness. She did not grant people breaks to For information about the Pelican Inn on escape the heat of the kitchen and head outside to catch Pawleys Island, contact Corinne and Bruce on the the breeze blowing off the marsh. If you shirked your inn’s website: pawleyspelican.com. duties, Mrs. Mazyck was there, and she was not happy. The boarding house days ultimately came to an end, and the place was sold to a coastal lumber company, which allowed its employees to vacation there. Other proprietors followed the lumber company days, and other chapters were written as ownership changed hands. But one thing never changed. Turns out Mrs. Mazyck never left. She was long, long dead. And still in charge. It usually started out subtly. For instance, there might be a guy taking a smoke break, catching his breath after a few hours in the kitchen, and suddenly he’d feel a pair of small hands on his back, nudging him ever so slightly toward the kitchen. When he turned around to look for the child shoving at his backside, all he would see was empty air. Or there might be the maid who decided to take five and plop down in a chair upstairs and read some comic books. Suddenly, someone was poking her in the side. Funny thing. No one else was in the room.
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Hot Plate: Crafted with Anson Mills hominy, Benton’s bacon, charred octopus, pickled radicchio, and avocado purée, Chef Graves’s white pozole is a smoky, savory masterpiece.
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Chef Nick Graves crafts creative takes on Southern staples at Hotel Domestique’s Restaurant 17 / by M. Linda Lee // photography by Paul Mehaffey
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hen a restaurant meal begins with the waiter placing a coffee siphon on the table in preparation for the first course, you know you’re in for an extraordinary dining experience. This is the case at Hotel Domestique’s Restaurant 17 in Travelers Rest, where Chef Nick Graves walks me through an eight-course tasting. The bowl of the siphon is filled with a cappuccino-colored pork broth, made from Greenbrier Farms pastured pork. In the top sits a fragrant mix of fresh herbs (shiso, chervil, Mexican oregano, chives) and nasturtium blossoms. The chef flips on the flame beneath the siphon and instructs me to turn it off after the liquid begins to bubble. As the broth boils, it is drawn up into the container, bathing the herbs and releasing their aroma. The waiter then removes the siphon to the kitchen, where the herb-perfumed broth is poured over a “stew” of Anson Mills hominy, Benton’s bacon, charred octopus, pickled radicchio, and avocado purée. This white pozole, as Chef calls it, is a smoky, salty, savory masterpiece of flavors and textures.
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From there, seven more courses appear, each more ingenious than the last. Crispy fried sunflower buds from Graves’ garden garnish grilled chicken hearts atop a creamy sauce gribiche, while charred Brussels sprouts’ leaves are arranged like flower petals around a mound of orecchiette carbonara. For the fish course, paper-thin slices of local red carrots form the “scales” atop a fillet of poached Alaskan halibut. Graves likewise imbues dessert with his sense of whimsy. What the chef calls “my version of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal” materializes as cinnamon-dusted toasted challah bread and pickled blueberries in a bowl of fried Marcona almond milk. Hailing from Charleston, Graves trained with Chef Frank Lee at High Hammock (now shuttered) in Pawleys Island and High Cotton in Charleston before moving to Nashville to help Sean Brock open his first Husk satellite. Graves put in a two-year stint at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans before moving to Greenville in 2015 to take the helm at Hall’s Chophouse. Last fall, he left Hall’s to assume the role of executive chef at Restaurant 17. “Frank Lee and Sean Brock both took me under their wings and taught me a lot,” Graves reflects of his culinary education.
Captain Crunch: Chef Nick Graves (opposite, left) is all about creative cuisine with a local focus. Dishes like the fried sunflower buds with grilled chicken hearts (opposite, far left) and the red wine–aged New York strip (above, left) highlight the chef’s deft hand at plating, while his take on Cinnamon Toast Crunch (above)—toasted challah bread with cinnamon and pickled blueberries in a bowl of fried Marcona almond milk— shows his playful side.
“Chef Lee told me that anyone can cook. It’s all about being passionate and staying humble, and cooking what you want to eat.” What Graves wants to eat—and what he strives to create—is food that sparks memories. When he was growing up, for instance, he loved his mother’s split-pea soup. In crafting his updated version, the self-taught chef cooks split peas and purées them, then whips the purée in a nitrogen canister until it is foamy and airy. “I serve that with a quail egg and a piece of Benton’s bacon from Tennessee,” he notes. “When I eat it, it makes me think of Mom. It has all the components of her dish, but whipping it with nitrogen makes it something completely different. The second it touches my palate, it brings me home.” Restaurant 17, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com; dinner only, Tuesday–Saturday.
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Bellissimo Bev: Mills Higgins (left) of The Anchorage mixes the Nosfumato (right), a perfect fall homage to the Italian liqueur amaro.
Little Italy Amaro, a centuries-old class of bittersweet Italian liqueurs, takes a turn in the spotlight / by Kathryn Davé // photography by J ivan Davé
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ow do you make a bartender happy? Ask him to play with amaro. This vast class of herbal Italian liqueurs has been somewhat of an industry insider’s club for years—so much so that a shot of Fernet-Branca is called “the bartender’s handshake,” a nod from one discerning professional to the next. But as the craft cocktail renaissance has dawned over the nation, amaro has moved from the shadow of the bar to the spotlight. And with just cause. Dating back to before Medieval times, amaro has been prized for centuries in Italy for its digestive qualities: the complex combination of herbs and botanicals macerated in wine or a neutral spirit works to stimulate the appetite (aperitivo) and ease digestion (digestivo). While delicious served straight to open or close a meal, amaro is also inspiring a new wave of cocktails—one that reflects our nation’s changing palate. Modern cocktails and cuisine are abandoning the sugar high of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s in favor of balance—a quality that nuanced, bittersweet amaro brings to the bar. Because amaro is such a broad and diverse category (unlike other spirits, it is not strictly regulated for style or ingredients), chasing that balance can be a bit of a rabbit hole for bartenders. “Looking for the little subtleties in each one is exciting,” explains Rob Romanstein, bartender at The Anchorage. His eyes light up as he spins through various types of amari, noting flavor profiles that range from refreshing menthol to bitter licorice. Try amaro and you may find yourself equally entranced: the complex flavors are balanced and surprising and, thanks to their ancient medicinal qualities, somehow rejuvenating. But most importantly? “Amaro tends to punch above its own weight,” says Mills Higgins, another bartender at The Anchorage. “And that makes it fun.” The Anchorage, 586 Perry Ave, Greenville. theanchoragerestaurant.com
A-more Amaro Taste these takes at two notable Greenville cocktail bars: Melancholy Ninja At once sweet, bitter, and spicy, this coffee-based cocktail promises an allover warming effect. Vault and Vator, 655 S Main St, Greenville Sicilian Ginger This savory-sweet herbal sipper features Averna, bourbon, and seasonal figs. Stella’s Southern Brasserie, 340 Rocky Slope Rd, Greenville
NOSFUMATO INGREDIENTS:
1 oz. Rittenhouse Rye 1/2 oz. Campari 1/2 oz. Sfumato 1/4 oz. Falernum Couple dashes of Xocolatl mole bitters
METHOD:
1. Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir until chilled. 2. Take a grapefruit peel and rub the oil along the inside of the glass. 3. Strain chilled drink into rocks glass and add a large ice cube. Serve with the twisted peel as garnish.
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Better Together: We suggest dunking your decadent cookie in a glass of Happy Cow’s whole milk, found at Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery, Whole Foods, and Fresh Market.
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Sweet Treat
Share the love this October with a batch of rich, dark chocolate crinkle cookies / by Kathryn Davé // photograph by Jivan Davé
D Whether the sharing happens after school with a tall glass of milk for your third-grader, or at 11 at night in sweatpants with your significant other is insignificant.
id anyone actually get freshly baked cookies as an afterschool snack? Or is this a mom cliché, a trope that’s been trotted out for one too many cookie dough commercials? Whatever the origins, one thing we know: baking cookies now corresponds with caring. The act is almost mythological: measuring the flour, sliding the tray into the oven, swiping cookie dough off the spatula for a taste. We’ve all seen these moments. But we’ve seen more than we’ve tasted. Time to cook is harder to come by in our modern world, and should we find it, we’re more likely to make dinner than bake a batch of cookies. These chocolate crinkle cookies—dark and rich with a faint, fruity tang from the olive oil—may change your mind. Time, or the lack of it, led me to them. A sudden need to contribute dessert to an impromptu dinner party sent me Googling the contents of my pantry and stirring up cookies for the first time in years. They bake up chewy and crinkly and very chocolate-y. The sea salt and olive oil made them special enough to whip up that night, but these sweet treats are delicious enough to make again for someone I love just because. Maybe that’s where the myth was born: a treat this good and portable compels you to share. Whether the sharing happens after school with a tall glass of milk for your third-grader, or at 11 at night in sweatpants with your significant other is insignificant. It’s the baking—and the breaking together—that makes them sweet.
CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES Yield: about 2 dozen
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 Tbs. hot water 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Flaky finishing salt
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a large bowl and a hand mixer, beat the olive oil and sugar until well mixed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating in between the addition of each egg. The mixture should become creamy. 2. Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water and set aside. 3. Add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Beat until dough forms. 4. Mix in the dissolved baking soda, and then mix in the chocolate chips. 5. Scoop the dough by heaping tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure to leave an inch or so between each cookie. Generously sprinkle with flaky finishing salt. 6. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. The cookies will not look done, but edges should be set. Remove from oven and let cool completely (very important!) on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. ))) FOR MORE RECIPES TOWNCAROLINA.COM
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LTO Burger Bar Southerners know “smothered and covered”— though it usually applies to some golden hash browns. Chef Brian Coller fuses that concept to LTO Burger Bar, crafting a menu that steers the beefy American staple into unconventional (but totally delicious) territory. Take the “Piedmont Mullet’85," with sloppy joe chili, bomb mustard, American cheese, and "phat" onion rings (below). For you Elvis enthusiasts, the “King of Memphis” is a hunk of burnin’ love concocted with banana jam, peanut butter, and bacon.
$$, L, D. 2451 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. (864) 214-1483, ltoburgerbargvl.com
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Chef McPhee’s blue-bedecked restaurant is causing quite the splash. With a menu focused on hyper-local produce, it changes almost weekly. Sample dishes include Korean BBQ Octopus, Royal Red Shrimp Capelletti, and Timberock Farms Muscovy Duck. The “For the Table” option offers housemade charcuterie, Blue Ridge Creamery cheese, and Bake Room bread. Don’t miss the outstanding cocktail program at the gorgeous bar upstairs, or brunch! Now being served. $-$$$, D, SBR. Closed Monday & Tuesday. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com
The unassuming Augusta Grill is home to owner Buddy Clay’s vision of upscale comfort food. From cozy booths to the intimate dining room, patrons can enjoy dishes such as the breaded artichoke and leek-stuffed chicken breast. The lineup of entrées and appetizers changes daily, but regulars can always get Chef Bob Hackl’s highly sought-after blackberry cobbler. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 242-0316, augustagrill.com BACON BROS. PUBLIC HOUSE
You might think you know what meat lover’s heaven looks like, but if you show up at Chef Anthony Gray’s gastropub, you’ll know for sure. From a board of house-cured, smoked, and dried meats, to a glass-walled curing room display, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering selections. The menu’s flavor profiles extend to cocktails, which heavily feature whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 3620 Pelham Rd. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com BRAZWELLS PUB
Channeling the fun-loving legacy of the original Billy “Braz” Brazwell, this pub is an optimal pick for your next food memory. Brazwells steps up game day with an appetizer of thinly sliced, sesame-encrusted tuna seared to perfection—along with crowd favorites like spicy buffalo wings (available by the pound) and, of course, a mile-long list of burgers.
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$$, L, D. 631 S Main St. (864) 568-5053, brazwellspub.com
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You’ll likely have to loosen your belt after chowing down at this Augusta Street mainstay that serves all the comforts of home. Try Mom’s Spaghetti, Miss Sara’s Crab Cakes, or the signature fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. But do save room for made-from-scratch sweets like the sweet potato cake, peanut butter cake, and apple pie (available for special-order, too).
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$$-$$$, L, D. 315 Augusta St. (864) 421-0111, brickstreetcafe.com
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The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this West Greenville joint. Locally sourced dishes of American favorites, such as well-crafted salads and sandwiches—like the killer burger on a housemade brioche bun—fill the menu. Don’t miss Noodle Nights on Thursdays, complete with housemade ramen. $$, L, D,
SBR. Closed Mon & Tues 1269 Pendleton St. (864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.comcom
HALLS CHOPHOUSE
The renowned Charleston steakhouse puts down roots in the former High Cotton space on the Reedy River. Indulge in a selection of wet- or dry-aged steaks (USDA Prime beef, flown in from Chicago’s Allen Brothers), or try a Durham Ranch elk loin with root vegetable hash and pine nut relish. Don’t miss the lavender French toast at brunch. $$$$, D, SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.com HENRY’S SMOKEHOUSE
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$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville. (864) 5688115, kitchensyncgreenville.com LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER
FARM FRESH FAST
Designed with the active professional in mind, the restaurant’s idea is simple: provide nutrition-based, filling meals customized to the individual’s specifications. Try out a subscription plan, or stop in and sample the restaurant’s weekly menu of seasonal stir fries, cobb salads, light wraps, turkey burgers, superfood pasta, and other locally-sourced dishes. $$, L (Mon–Sat), D (Mon–Fri),
To learn more, visit aloftgreenvilledowntown.com or call 864 297 6100.
certified-green restaurant, Kitchen Sync’s eco-focus extends to its menu, sourced by local farms. Start with the Gritz Fritz, with Hurricane Creek fried grits, collards, and pepper jam. The Banh Mi salad comes loaded with fresh veg and rice noodles, topped with pulled pork or tofu, or try the local rib pork chop. Don’t miss the pizza!
Though this barbecue joint has since branched out, Henry’s original location has long set the standard. A Greenville institution, the smokehouse specializes in slow-cooking meat in open pits over hickory logs. Sure, there’s more on the menu, but their succulent ribs with beans and slaw will transport you to hog heaven. $, L, D. 240 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 232-7774, henryssmokehouse.com
Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the shecrab soup, then an entrée from the day’s selections—or opt for an aged filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Enjoy the river view on the enclosed outdoor patio and the extensive wine list. $$$-$$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (daily), SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com
NORTHAMPTON WINES & WINE CAFÉ
Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar. Choose a bottle from the thousands for sale, open it for a corkage fee, and enjoy with a selection of cheese or small plate. Or, select the dining area for dinner from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game. The outdoor patio is a decidedly relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$. L, D. 211-A E Broad
St. (864) 271-3919, northamptonwines.com THE NOSE DIVE
The Nose Dive is city bar meets corner bistro. Beer, wine, and craft cocktails complement an ambitious menu of “urban comfort food” from fried chicken and waffles to a customized grits bar at brunch. Located on Main Street between ONE City Plaza and the Peace Center, this gastropub is downtown hotspot and neighborhood hangout, in one. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 116 S Main St. (864) 373-7300, thenosedive.com OAKBLUE KITCHEN
Smoked, hand-pulled BBQ is a glowing centerpiece of this local eatery. Serving plenty of homestyle dishes, like the Tabasco-breaded hot chicken sandwich and pimento cheese appetizer, Oakblue also offers the Korean BBQ sandwich with hefty short rib, pickled Daikon radish, and spicy Gochujang aioli. $$, L (Tues–Sun), D (Tues–Sat). Closed Mondays. 109 N Main St, Ste A, Greenville. (864) 520-2579, oakbluekitchen.com
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OJ’S DINER
$$, L, D (Mon–Sun), SBR (Sat–Sun). 21 E Coffee St. (864) 438-4698, greenville. inkanivy.com
$, B, L. Closed Saturday & Sunday. 907 Pendleton St. (864) 235-2539, ojs-diner.com
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RESTAURANT 17
Located in the space formerly occupied by Corner Pocket, Ink N Ivy boasts a menu of American fare with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Lunch features staples like the charred salmon salad, and the evening menu tacks on entrées like the grilled scallops, topped with lime cilantro butter, and served on wilted chives, baby spinach, and roasted peppers.
With stellar views of Falls Park from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters. Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine from the 40-foot bar, and nosh on potato gnocchi, radiatori, and ricotta with truffle honey. $$-$$$, L, D. 207 S Main St. (864) 720-2200, jiannagreenville.com KITCHEN SYNC
OJ’s is not a restaurant. It’s an Upstate institution. The old-school meat-andthree dishes up homestyle favorites on a daily basis, but every weekday comes with specials: lasagna and porkchops on Mondays, turkey and meatloaf Tuesdays, and more. Don’t forget to dig into a mess of sides: the mac ‘n’ cheese tastes the way mama made it and God intended.
Tucked away in Travelers Rest, Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss. The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes from Executive Chef Nick Graves like smoked scallop crudo with creme fraiche, grapefruit, hot sauce pearls, and Meyer lemon oil, and pork belly agnolotti with chestnuts, rapini, and saffron cream. $$$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com
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RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKET SEAFOOD
Greenville may be landlocked, but Rick Erwin’s restaurant takes us seaside. The day’s fresh catch comes grilled, seared, broiled, blackened, or in chef-designed specialties. Try the fried lobster bites with a drink at the elegant bar, pre- or post-Peace Center performance. Ideal for group dinners or quiet date nights, Nantucket offers both an intimate and entertaining atmosphere. $$-$$$$, D, SBR. 40 W Broad St. (864) 546-3535, nantucketseafoodgrill.com RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE
Traditional surf-and-turf meets upscale dining at Rick Erwin’s. The dining room is decorated in rich, dark woods that, along with low lighting, create an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Entrées range from sashimigrade tuna and pan-seared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed
Sunday. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com ROCKET SURGERY
From the folks who bring you the heavenly pies at Sidewall Pizza comes a new craft concept. Trading slices for sliders, Rocket Surgery’s low-key bill of fare features snackable burgers with variations like lamb topped with feta, spinach, and tangy harissa, and the fried soft-shell crab with creamy paprika aioli and pickled red cabbage. If you plan to drink your dinner, go for the coconut and pineapple-infused “Painkiller” or “The Prospector” with bourbon and house-made bitters. $$, D (Mon, Thurs–Sat), 164-D S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610, 0901. ROOST
This nod to the enterprising farm-to-table trend lends a modern, tasty addition to North Main. With a promise to provide food with a limited distance from producer to consumer, Roost’s ingredients are sourced from nearby areas in South and North Carolina. In good weather, try to snag a spot on the patio overlooking NoMa Square. $$-$$$, B,L, D, SBR. 220 N Main St. (864) 298-2424, roostrestaurant.com SMOKE ON THE WATER
Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with separate street-side dining and covered patio tables overlooking Pedrick’s Garden. Choose something from the smoker (beer-butt chicken), or pick from sandwiches, burgers, or salads. $-$$$, L, D. 1 Augusta St, Ste 202. (864) 232-9091, saucytavern.com
SOBY’S
Local flavor shines here in entrées like crab cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts. Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement. Featuring different selections every week, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity.
13 STRIPES BREWERY
Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptlytitled suds—including the Nathan Hale Pale Ale and Machias Liberty Nitro Milk Stout— and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs that pair perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with fresh-cut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 349-1430, 13stripesbrewery.com BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT
With a focus on farmhouse saisons and sour beers, Birds Fly South Ale Project has come home to roost in Hampton Station. Though closed for production Monday through Wednesday, the open-air taproom is the perfect mid-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find flavor-filled concoctions, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado Saison, or the 2Hop Session IPA. 1320 Hampton Ave
Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com BREWERY 85
Named for Greenville’s favorite freeway, this microbrew is attracting outsized attention with their eclectic collection of craft brews. From the crisp GVL IPA to the malty Howdy Dunkel, Brewery 85 combines Southern style with the best of German brew techniques. Trek to the taproom for their latest lagers; well-mannered kids and canines welcome.
Convenience, expertise, and great atmosphere collide at The Community Tap, Greenville’s neighborhood craft beer and wine shop. Choose from their extensive selection—more than 180 local, national, and international brews—or have a glass from one of their ever-rotating beer and wine taps.
The franchise’s West Greenville addition is its newest, rounding out the total to four Upstate watering holes. Growler Haus’s drafts rotate seasonally to bring you the best in local and national brews, so whether you’re a fan of IPAs, pilsners, ciders, pale ales, or wheats, they’ve got a cold one waiting for you. Just remember to pepper in a homemade pretzel with beer cheese or a pork belly bao bun in between pints. $-$$, L (Fri–Sat), D (Mon–Sat), Closed Sunday. 12 Lois Ave. (864) 373-9347, growlerhaus.com LIBERTY TAP ROOM BAR & GRILL
Located next to Fluor Field, Liberty Tap Room Bar & Grill is both pre-game watering hole and after-work hangout. Dinner choices range from classic burgers and juicy steaks to spinach pizza. Gather with friends at the long bar to enjoy one of 72 brews on tap.
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$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 941 S Main St. (864) 770-7777, libertytaproom.com
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$$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com
The Charlotte-based eatery joined downtown Greenville’s restaurant family bringing with it a spread of flavors that embody the very definition of “Southern” cuisine—albeit with a little extra flair. Indulge in a crispy-fried chicken breast plated atop a warm Belgian (or red velvet) waffle with country ham steak for dinner, then head back the next morning to tuck into Terrace’s specialty breakfast casserole, a cheesy confection of sausage, eggs, and onions.
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Across from Liberty Tap Room, Mac’s is for the Harley-set as well as the Greenville Drive crowd, with plenty of brisket, ribs, and beer-can chicken. Try a plate of Tabasco-fried pickles, washed down with one of the 50 craft beers on tap. With outdoor seating, you’ll likely want to lay some rubber on the road to grab your spot. $-$$$, L, D. 930 S Main St. (864) 239-0286 macspeedshop.com QUEST BREWING CO.
Committed to producing premium brews while minimizing their environmental impact, Quest guarantees to satisfy your beer cravings and sustainability enthusiasm in a single sip. Grab a pint of QBC’s signature brews; the West Coast–style Ellida IPA packs a punch of flavor, or venture to the dark
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side with the Kaldi imperial coffee stout (crafted with locally roasted beans). Stop by for an afternoon brewery tour, then follow up with an evening full of food truck fare and live music. 55 Airview Dr, Greenville.
is within walking distance of North Main, featuring a covered outdoor patio and rollup garage doors. Rotating bottle and draft selections and plenty of outdoor seating keep things fresh. $-$$, L, D. 300 E Stone
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Ave. (864) 252-4055, ujgreenville.com
SIP WHISKEY & WINE
VAULT & VATOR
True to its namesake, this rooftop tasting room is all about liquid refreshment. While the full-service bar offers an array of fine wine and whiskey, there’s no better way to end your evening than with an easy-drinking glass of sangria (or a signature cocktail) in hand. SIP’s open-air patio complete with cushioned couches accentuates the laidback atmosphere, and a curated collection of small plates guarantees a quick answer to an alcohol-induced appetite. $-$$, D. 103 N Main St #400, (864) 552-1916, sipgvl.com
SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM
Located off of Main Street in Travelers Rest, this local brewhouse gives you one more reason to cruise (responsibly!) down the Swamp Rabbit. With a taproom offering classics (try the easy-drinking American pale ale) and fresh brews (the Belgianstyle farm ale is a golden dream) as well as frequent food truck visits, this brewery is sure to become your favorite place to cap off a Saturday afternoon. 26 S Main St,
Travelers Rest. theswamprabbitbrewery.com TASTING ROOM TR
Wind down on the weekends at this combination gourmet wine shop, beer tap, and sampling space. With nearly 200 wines and 150 craft beers for sale in-house, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Not sure what kind of vino revs your engine? Taste-test a few by the glass and pick up a new favorite from the weekly featured wines or happy hours hosted Wednesday through Friday. And, yes—there is cheese. $$, L (Sat–Sun), D (Wed–Sat), Closed Mon–Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com
THOMAS CREEK BREWERY
The Thomas Creek brand has been a familiar feature on the Greenville libation lineup for more than ten years, but a visit to the home of the River Falls Red Ale or Trifecta IPA is well worth the trip. Fill up on your favorite Thomas Creek brew in the tasting room, or soak up some sun (and hops!) on the brewery’s patio. Tours available by appointment. 2054 Piedmont Hwy. (864) 605-1166, thomascreekbeer.com UP ON THE ROOF
We all know a well-crafted cocktail can make your spirits soar, but a glass at this dignified drinkery will leave you nine stories high, literally. With it’s classic cocktails, local craft brews, and unique wine varieties, this rooftop bar brings a heightened experience to downtown’s Embassy Suites. Graze on small plates and soak in some of the Upstate’s most scenic vistas. $-$$, L, D. 250 RiverPlace. (864) 242-4000, eatupdrinkup.net UPSTATE CRAFT BEER CO.
Housed in the old Claussen Bakery off Augusta, Upstate Craft Beer Co. is hoppy hour heaven. Not only do they feature the best local and national brews on tap, this beer joint offers home brewsters all the gear and ’gredients needed to craft their own ale-inspired inventions. Makes sure to try a naan pizza from the in-house kitchen. 400 Augusta St. (864) 609-4590, upstatecraftbeer.com UNIVERSAL JOINT
Everyone needs a neighborhood bar. Where better to cheer (or heckle mercilessly) with your friends? This hangout
Named for a former vault elevator that once took up residence in the underground expanse, this hip downtown joint puts a 21st century spin on the fashionable speakeasies of yore. The small plates of charcuterie, hummus, and cheese are simple yet refined, providing just enough bite so as not to overpower the intimate establishment’s true star—the cocktail list. The thoughtfully blended selection includes both signature and traditional libations; your only task is picking your poison. $$, D (Tues–Sat), Closed Sun–
Mon. 655 S Main St, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 603-1881, vaultandvator.com THE VELO FELLOW
Cozy in a funky way, this hip pub is right under the Mellow Mushroom. The menu has burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, falafels, and more. In addition to craft brews on tap, the Velo Fellow offers traditional absinthe service, complete with a silver-plated brouilleur. $-$$$, L, D, SBR.
1 Augusta St, Ste 126. (864) 242-9296, thevelofellow.com
BREAKFAST/LUNCH BISCUIT HEAD
The queen bee of all things fluffy, floury, and delicious, Asheville-based Biscuit Head has set up shop in Greenville with its wide array of home-cooked biscuits. Whether you like ’em slathered in gravy or smothered in sweetness—the jam bar is slammed with fruity preserves—you can’t go wrong with the Greenvillian topped with fried pork steak, jalapeño cream cheese, bacon gravy, a sunny side egg, and pickled jalapeños. $-$$. B, L. 823 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 248-0371, biscuitheads.com/menu-greenville THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ
Treat taste buds and ears at the Bohemian Café, side-by-side with the legendary Horizon Records. This eclectic café with an international flair serves curry and pasta, and for Sunday brunch, treat yourself to a Bloody Mary bar, or indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade rum cake. $$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 2 W Stone Ave. (864) 233-0006, thebohemiancafe.com CHICORA ALLEY
Chicora Alley’s Caribbean riff on traditional Mexican and Southern fare offers signature crab cakes or mountain-high nachos, shrimp and chicken burritos, quesadillas, and more. Be sure to drop by on Sundays for brunch. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 608-B S Main St. (864) 232-4100, chicoraalley.com EGGS UP GRILL
If your name has “eggs” in it, you’d better know your eggs. Eggs Up Grill doesn’t disappoint. From classic over-easy eggs to Patty-o-Sullivan omelets (grilled corned beef hash with melted swiss cheese), this breakfast joint has you covered. Not a fan of eggs? Try classic diner fare like pancakes, waffles, burgers, and French toast. $-$$. B, L. 31 Augusta St. (864) 520-2005, eggsupgrill.com HAPPY+HALE
Based out of Raleigh, the healthy eatery’s first SC location offers diners a diverse menu of made-to-order salads, bowls, smoothies, juices, and breakfast items
crafted from wholesome, all-natural ingredients. Try the “Incredibowl” packed with pumpkin seeds, black beans, avocado, golden quinoa, dino kale, and lemon tahini dressing, paired with an Almond Brothers smoothie. $$, B, L, D. 600 S Main St.
happyandhale.com MARY BETH’S
Breakfast is an essential meal, and Mary Beth’s treats it accordingly. Take your pick: biscuits, omelets, eggs Benedict, waffles, crepes, and pancakes populate the breakfast menu. Or don’t pick—get the Mega Breakfast for a hearty menu sampling. For something later in the day, Mary Beth’s also has lunch and dinner menus that include sandwiches, rack of lamb, and salmon. $$-$$$, B, L, D (Thurs–Sat). 500 E McBee Ave. (864) 242-2535, marybethsatmcbee.com MARY’S AT FALLS COTTAGE
Located in historic Falls Cottage, Mary’s offers brunch and lunch with a charm perfect for leisurely weekends. The menu includes the ultimate Reuben and quiches, as well as Southern comfort favorites like the Fountain Inn salad and hot chicken salad.
$-$$, L, SBR. Closed Monday. 615 S Main St. (864) 298-0005, fallscottage.com TANDEM CREPERIE & COFFEEHOUSE
Tandem lures Swamp Rabbit cyclists with aromas of Counter Culture Coffee and a happy stomach guarantee. Try the lumberjack (cornmeal crepe, ham, bacon, eggs, cheese, bechamel, and maple syrup) or the tasty banana nut crepe. Stuck between savory and sweet? Split one of each with a friend in the Tandem spirit: “Together is best.”$, B, L, SBR. 2 S Main St, Travelers
Rest. (864) 610-2245, tandemcc.com TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ
Big Southern charm comes in forms of steaming hot biscuits at Tupelo Honey. Indulge in sweet potato pancakes (topped with pecans and peach butter of course), available all day, or try a mouthwatering sandwich like the Southern fried chicken BLT with maple-peppered bacon. $$, B, L, D. 1 N Main St, Ste T. (864) 451-6200, tupelohoneycafe.com
CAFÉS BARISTA ALLEY
Looking for that midday pick-me-up? Pop on over to Barista Alley, where exposed brick walls and wide wooden tables create the perfect ambience to conversate with a warm mug in hand. Sure, you can satisfy your caffeine cravings with a fresh espresso, cold brew, or chai tea. But you’d truly be cheating yourself by missing out on Barista Alley’s colorful array of green, berry, peanut butter and chocolate, and pineapple punch smoothies. $, B (Mon–Sat), L,D (Mon–Sun).
125 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 655-5180, baristaalley.com BEX CAFÉ AND JUICE BAR
Healthy and hearty join forces at this West End juice bar. Find fresh fare in their organic salads, as well as their fruit and veggierich juice varieties; or sink your teeth into something a little more solid. Their sausage, egg, and cheese bagel will not disappoint, with gluten-free options available, of course. $, B, L. 820 S Main St #104. (864) 552-1509, bex.cafe COFFEE UNDERGROUND
Coffee Underground boasts a wide selection of specialty coffees, adult libations, and dreamy desserts like the peanut butter pie with graham cracker crust and a peanut butter and vanilla mousse. If you’re craving more substantial fare, choose
from a splendid breakfast-anytime option, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more.
$-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 E Coffee St. (864) 298-0494, coffeeunderground.info METHODICAL COFFEE
Whether it’s the white marble countertops or the gleaming chrome Slayer espresso machine, Methodical is a coffee bar built for taste. Coffee guru Will Shurtz, designer Marco Suarez, and hotelier David Baker ensure there’s plenty of substance to go with style. With single-origin espressos, housemade shrub sodas, and homemade treats, there’s plenty to rave about. $-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D. methodicalcoffee.com O-CHA TEA BAR
A trip to O-CHA will have you considering tea in an entirely new light. This sleek space, located right on the river in Falls Park, specializes in bubble tea—flavored teas with chewy tapioca pearls. For a more intense cooling experience, try the mochi ice cream. The dessert combines the chewy Japanese confection (a soft, pounded sticky rice cake) with ice cream fillings in fun flavors: tiramisu, green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 283-6702, ochateabaronline.com SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY
A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try the power-packed energy bowl like the Dragon Blood. This hot-pink concoction is based with a creamy mixture of dragon fruit, almond milk, and banana, then layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$, B, L. 2 W. Washington St.
(864) 729-8626, southernpressedjuicery.com SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ AND 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? Woodfired pizza, of course. Sourcing every ingredient from local vendors, the everchanging toppings feature local cheeses and fresh-from-the-farm produce. $, B, L,
D. 205 Cedar Lane Rd. (864) 255-3385, swamprabbitcafe.com THE VILLAGE GRIND
Tucked between art galleries in the heart of Pendleton Street, the Village Grind is essential for Greenville coffee lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse uses all things local—from milk and syrups to beans from Due South Coffee. Enjoy drinks with friends on the Mid-Century couch or solo at the pallet-inspired window bar. $, B, L. 1263
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DELIS & SANDWICHES CAVIAR & BANANAS
A Charleston-based fresh-food fantasy, Caviar & Bananas has answered Greenville’s gourmet prayers with a whopping selection of salads, sandwiches, and baked goods galore, not to mention a fine selection of beer and wine. But don’t miss weekend brunch! We suggest the B.E.L.T.: bacon duo, fried egg, arugula, tomato, and black pepper aioli, on grilled sourdough bread. $-$$, B, L, D, SBR. 1 N Laurens St. (864) 235-0404, caviarandbananas.com RICK’S DELI & MARKET
For a filling, gourmet lunch on the go, the artisanal sandwiches and salads at this West End deli hit the spot. Try the Classic Reuben, with corned beef piled high on toasted marbled rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, or the Rick’s Chopped Salad, with turkey, bacon, and ham. For
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dinner, fish and chips, herb-crusted salmon, and chicken piccata make the cut. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 101 Falls Park Dr. (864) 312-9060, rickerwins.com SOBY’S ON THE SIDE
Located around the corner from Carl Sobocinski’s restaurant, Soby’s on the Side adds speed and efficiency to high-quality food. From BBQ Monday to Grilled Cheese Wednesday, add a spontaneous element to your lunch, or enjoy a hot breakfast.
$-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 22 E Court St. (864) 271-8431, sobysontheside.com SULLY’S STEAMERS
When considering the perfect sandwich, steam isn’t the first (or even last) thing to come to mind. For Robert Sullivan, hot air is the key to handheld nirvana. With a smorgasbord of ingredients like cut meats, veggies, and homemade cream cheeses, Sully’s serves bagel sandwiches piping hot and always fresh. $, B, L, D (closed
Sunday evenings). Open until 3am on Friday & Saturday. 6 E Washington St. (864) 509-6061, sullyssteamers.com TWO CHEFS CAFÉ & MARKET
Count on this deli for fast, high-quality food, from homemade soups to a traditional grinder and a turkey melt. Grab “crafted carryout” entrées and sides, or impress last-minute guests with roasted turkey and Parmesan potatoes. Choose from the daily menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sunday. 644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS
Serving up gourmet sandwiches on fresh made stecca bread, Upcountry Provisions is well worth a quick 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. But don’t miss The Grove on Friday nights—live music, a rotating tapas menu, and a selection of craft beer and wine. $, B, L, D. Closed Sundays. 6809
State Park Rd, Travelers Rest. (864) 8348433, upcountryprovisions.com
ETHNIC ASADA
Vibrant Latin culture comes to Greenville by way of ASADA. Grab a bite of Latin flavor with the chayote rellenos de camarones (a Nicaraguan dish of chayotes stuffed with sautéed shrimp in creamy spicy ChipotleGuajillo suace); or see a trans-Pacific collaboration at work with the chicken karaage taco, which features Japanese-style fried chicken and a Latin-Asian slaw. $-$$. Closed Sunday & Monday. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com BANGKOK THAI CUISINE
Bangkok Thai makes a standout version of pad Thai, everyone’s favorite noodles. The curries are a surefire hit, though the green curry is the only one made from fresh chilies. For a different dining experience, take a seat on the floor pillows in the back room. $$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 605 Haywood Rd. (864) 458-7866, bangkokgreenville.com BASIL THAI CUISINE
Elegant comfort is hard to come by, but the Eang brothers have created an empire out of the unconventional concept which Basil Thai adds in the Aloft building downtown. Try the Chicken Coconut Tureen to start: a simple dish of chicken, mushrooms, and galanga roots in coconut milk packed with
herbaceous flavors. You’ll probably have enough for leftovers, but the best comfort meals usually do. $$-$$$, D. 9 N Laurens St. (864) 609-4120, eatatbasil.com/greenville HANDI INDIAN CUISINE
At lunch, sample items from a reasonably priced buffet with choices that change daily. Try the Handi Special: a sampler of tandoori chicken, lamb kabobs, lamb or chicken curry, and vegetable korma, served with basmati rice, naan, and dessert. For dinner, try one of the thali specials. $$-$$$, L, D. 18 N Main St. (864) 241-7999, handiindiancuisine.net IRASHIAI SUSHI PUB & JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Splashes of red and lime green play off the blend of traditional and modern influences at this sushi restaurant. Chef and owner Keichi Shimizu exhibits mastery over his domain at the bar, but also playfully blends modern-American elements into his menu. Soleil Moon Frye fans should give the Punky Brewster roll a try: tuna, mango, hot sauce, and Panko topped with spicy crab salad and unagi sauce. $$, L, D. 115 Pelham Rd. (864) 271-0900, irashiai.com KANNIKA’S THAI KITCHEN
The family-owned restaurant serves up exotic recipes direct from owner Kannika Jaemjaroen-Walsh’s native Thai province, boasting plenty of traditional dishes like green and yellow curries, pad Thai, and the spicy/sour Tom Yum soup. But don’t miss out on Kannika’s specialty items, like the pla pad khun chai, a lightly fried red snapper filet doused with white wine and soy bean sauce, and the savory honey duck paired with carrots, cilantro, snow peas, onions, and fried shallots. $$$, L, D. 430 Haywood Rd, Ste B, Greenville. (864) 2974557, kannikaskitchen.com JI-ROZ
The delicacy of Mediterranean cuisine greets Greenville at Main + Stone’s latest food joint, Ji-roz (YEE-ros). With its abundance of natural light, ocean blue decor, and authentic Grecian pottery, this farm-to-table concept transports patrons straight to the Santorini seaside. Do dinner tapas-style with a variety of small plates, or go straight for the gyro, complete with a fluffy pita wrap, tzatziki, tomatoes, onions, fries and your meat of preference. $$, L, D, SBR. 644 N. Main St #100, Greenville. (864) 373-9445, jirozgreenvillesc.com KIMCHEE KOREAN RESTAURANT
Kimchee’s kimchi keeps locals coming back. Try the Kalbi short ribs (marinated in soy sauce, onions, and sesame seeds) or bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl for crispy rice). All dishes come with ban chan, side dishes that include kimchi, japchae (glass noodles), marinated tofu, and more. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 1939 Woodruff Rd Ste B. (864) 534-1061, kimcheekoreanrestaurant.com MEKONG
Chef Huy Tran delivers the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, crispy shallots, and sauce. Try the Vietnamese crepes or the Pho, which is flavored with fresh herbs from their home grown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday. 2013 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com MENKOI RAMEN HOUSE
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an exquisite ramen experience that will have you wondering why you ever settled for the dorm room packet version. Start with the rice balls or edamame, then dive into the Shoyu ramen—marinated pork, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, nori, and a boiled egg bathe in a soy-based broth. $, L, D. 1860
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Here, Chef Alex Wong and wife Dorothy Lee have managed to reinvent the conventional. Start off with the homemade pot stickers, or dive right into the soul-satisfying mee goreng, with fresh lo mein noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and shrimp with an unctuous soy tomato chili sauce then topped with a fried egg. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 2100 Poinsett Hwy, Ste J. (864) 605-7551, yellowgingerasian.com
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Attentive service, reasonable prices, and a flavorful variety, such as the slow-cooked lamb shank or the charbroiled Cornish hen kabobs, make this an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Be sure to sample from the martini menu at the aquamarine-tiled bar, or head outside to the street-side patio facing Main. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 618 S Main St. (864) 241-3012, pomegranateonmain.com RISTORANTE BERGAMO
Ristorante Bergamo, open since 1986, focuses on fresh produce and Northern Italian cuisine: fresh mussels sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and white wine, veal with homegrown organic herbs, and pasta creations such as linguine with shrimp and mussels. The bar fronts 14-foot windows along Main Street, making it a prime location for enjoying a glass while people-watching. $$$, D. Closed
Sunday & Monday. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com STELLA’S SOUTHERN BRASSERIE
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The enticing aroma of Afghan cuisine delivers savory satisfaction at this local lunch spot. Chef Nelo Mayar brings her favorite fare from hometown Kabul to Greenville eaters— think succulent lamb kabobs and meat-filled steamed dumplings, sweet potato burhani and root-veggie rich soups. To spice things up, the menu changes daily, but expect to find two plates of rice, meat, and veggies offered. $, L. 210 E Coffee St. (864) 236-7410,
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The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé. For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with a sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg. An extensive variety of wines is available in addition to a full bar.
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The Pita House has been family-operated since 1989. Inside, it’s bare bones, but the cognoscenti come here for tasty Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shwarma. And save room for baklava and other Mediterranean sweets for dessert. Also, check out the little grocery in the back of the restaurant for some homemade inspiration. $, L, D. Closed Sunday. 495 S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com POMEGRANATE ON MAIN
Pomegranate serves traditional Persian cuisine in an eclectic Eastern ambience.
Boasting French flair and fare, this sister restaurant to Simpsonville-based Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second in Jason and Julia Scholz’s line of quality eateries. Situated in the burgeoning Hollingsworth Park area, Stella’s Southern Brasserie offers a local twist on French staples—such as blue-black mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsalaspiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen—served up daily in a lively, chic environment. Don’t miss the breakfast pastries. $$-$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky Slope Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 626-6900, stellasbrasserie.com THE TRAPPE DOOR
A rathskeller vibe pervades this underground tavern that boasts an incredible beer program, with 10 on tap and more than 150 bottles. Belgian specialties include waterzooi (a creamy seafood stew) and carbonnades flamandes (beef stew braised in Belgian beer). For dessert—you guessed it—Belgian waffles are the ticket. $$, L, D. Closed Monday. 23 W Washington St. (864) 4517490, trappedoor.com
FOOD TRUCKS AUTOMATIC TACO
Since 2015, this taco truck has delivered new wonders and old favorites. Owner Nick Thomas treats the tortilla as a work of art, with the likes of Nashville Hot Chicken or Thai Shrimp with fried avocado stuffed into soft shells. Sides like the street corn are must adds. Don’t miss a chance to reinvent your taste buds—check the Automatic Taco’s Facebook page for their weekly schedule. $. Schedule varies. (404) 372-2266, facebook.com/automatictaco CHUCK TRUCK
Owner David Allen uses only local ingredients to make his burgers. Treat yourself to a pimento cheeseburger and fries, or salute our Cajun neighbors with the truck’s signature N’awlins burger—a fresh-ground beef patty served with andouille sausage, peppers, onions, and applewood-smoked white cheddar, topped with the Chuck Truck’s very own herb aioli. $. Schedule varies. (864) 8843592, daveschucktruck.com ELLADA KOUZINA
Greek cuisine hits the Greenville scene in this big blue traveling kitchen. Traditional treats are always available off the spit, the lamb and chicken gyros are Mediterranean heaven, and their special take on Greek fries are the ideal pre-meal snack. Check social media for weekly schedules and booking opportunities. $. Schedule varies. (864) 908-5698, facebook. com/elladakouzina2013
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Chef Robin’s vision of freshly sourced fare with a home-cooked feel comes to fruition in Robino’s Food Truck. Though mainly featuring Italian food, this truck shucks out a wide variety of American classics, such as the chicken potpie with puff pastry or the garden burger. For those with dietary limitations, the vegan lasagna is a great go-to option. $, Schedule varies. (864) 621 3064,
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THOROUGHFARE FOOD TRUCK
From culinary school to the streets of Greenville, Neil and Jessica Barley have made it their mission to bring people together through food. Not only has Thoroughfare proved that tater tots can be eaten with every meal (their disco tots are topped with white cheddar gravy), they’ve driven their way into our hearts. Don’t miss the mahi mahi tacos topped with kale slaw and chipotle aioli. $. Schedule varies. (864) 735-8413, thoroughfarefoodtruck.com
P IZZA BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA
Pizza and beer—flowing from more than 27 taps downstairs and another 31 upstairs— are what bring students and young revelers to Barley’s. Besides the tap, there’s a list as long as your arm of selections by the bottle. Try the classic New York–style pizzas, or go for one of Barley’s specialty pies. Afterwards, make your way upstairs to the billiards tables and the dartboard lanes. $-$$, L, D. 25 W Washington St. (864) 2323706, barleysgville.com COASTAL CRUST
This Charleston-based catering joint graces the Greenville scene with artisan, Neapolitan-style pizza pies. Served out of a turquoise ’55 Chevy tow truck, the pies are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River farms. Stick with the classic margarita pie, or branch out with the red Russian kale and Gorgonzola, sprinkled with almond pieces and drizzled in olive oil. Location information available on their website. $, L, D. Location varies. (843) 6549606, coastalcrustgreenville.com
SIDEWALL PIZZA COMPANY
Located on the main drag of Travelers Rest, on Cleveland Street downtown, and now on Pelham Road, this pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brick-oven pies made from local ingredients. But their salads are nothing to ignore, not to mention dessert: the homemade ice cream will make you forget about those fellas named Ben & Jerry.
$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 35 S Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com STONE PIZZA
Serving both Neapolitan- and New York– style pizzas, the latest edition to the corner of Stone and Park avenues is no pie in the sky. Ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza, amirite?), STONE and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with housemade mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked for a flat minute in their wood fire oven. $$, L (Sat & Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave. (864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com TOSS PIZZA
Located in the South Ridge Apartment Community, the TOSS menu is loaded with unique, artfully crafted pies that are a far cry from your typical pepperoni. Head far east with the Phuket Thai Pie, based with
zesty curry sauce, then topped with peanuts, arugula, and shiitake mushrooms. The Chile Relleno is guaranteed to light a fire in the ol’ belly—thanks to a few poblano peppers and ground chorizo. There’s even gluten-free options available. $$, L, D. 823 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 283-0316, tosspizzapub.com VIC’S PIZZA
The sign that says “Brooklyn, SC” at this walk-up/take-out joint makes sense when you see what you’re getting: piping hot New York–style pizza, served on paper plates. Purchase by the (rather large) slice, or have entire pies delivered (as long as your home or business is within three miles). $, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 12 E Coffee St. (864) 232-9191, vicspizza4u.com
TACOS CANTINA 76
Tex-Mex has a new home in Greenville with the addition of Cantina 76. Although ripe with golden-brown chimichangas and zesty enchiladas, the menu’s real star is the taco selection. Play it safe with classic handhelds like fried tilapia and ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese, or turn up the heat with fried chicken doused with jalapeño aioli. $, L, D. 103 N Main St. (864) 631-2914, cantina76.com
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Table 301 plankowner Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to this walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. The menu is short and to the point. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, or sample some gelato in the display case. Get in, get out, and enjoy Falls Park. $$, L, D. 300 River St. (864) 373-7274,
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WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP
The new kid on the taco block, White Duck sets up shop at Hampton Station in the Water Tower District, and feels right at home next to Birds Fly South Ale Project. Try the Bangkok Shrimp taco or the Mushroom Potato with romesco, and pair with their fresh peach sangria or Birds Fly South’s crisp Bungalow Golden Ale for the complete taqueria experience. $-$$, L,
D. Closed Sunday. 1320 Hampton Ave Ext Suite 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 animated atmosphere pairs perfectly with their festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crispy avocado— topped off with one of their house-crafted margaritas.
$-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 217 Laurens Rd. (864) 412-8700, willytaco.com
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CLYBOURNE PARK The passage of time can heal many things. Unfortunately, deepseated racial tensions and baseless discrimination aren’t among them. The Bruce Norris piece picks up where Lorraine Hansberry’s Broadway classic A Raisin in the Sun left off, with the Younger family attempting to move into the predominantly white neighborhood of Clybourne Park. The move is condemned by the white community, setting the wheels in motion for a tumultuous future. Roles are reversed when in 2009, a young white couple with dreams of razing the house and gentrifying the now all-black neighborhood face the same obstacles that affected the Youngers all those years ago. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. ThursSun, times vary. $30. (864) 2356948, warehousetheatre.com
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You might know them for penning the namesake theme song for Anne Bancroft’s seductive, pantyhosewearing Mrs. Robinson or Dustin Hoffman’s bumbling twentysomething in The Graduate, however Simon & Garfunkel’s decades-long journey from New York schoolmates to music icons is so much more than that. The unique concert musical shares this narrative
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He’s had Hollywood nights. He’s gone against the wind. He’s been down on Mainstreet. But you’ll be able to find Bob Seger right here in Greenville when he makes a stop on the “Runaway Train” tour. The rocker has been around since the 1960s, popping out hit after hit like “You’ll Accomp’ny Me,” “We’ve Got Tonight,” and, of course, Tom Cruise’s infamous underwear-sliding anthem, “Old Time Rock and Roll.” Sure, he’s got a few miles on the ol’ odometer. But like they say, rock and roll never forgets. Seger will be joined by special guest Nancy Wilson of Heart. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. $47-$125. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
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They were born on opposite ends of the United States—one in southern LA, the other in Harlem—but these blues legends have a shared passion for cobbling together gritty, soulful songwriting with lowdown, funky melodies. The pair recently had a chance to harmonize together on this year’s “TajMo,” a collaborative mix of covers and originals recorded in Nashville and featuring guest spots by Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, and others. Now, you can experience the mojo magic for yourself live on the Peace Center stage. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. $35-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
SKUNK MUSIC 5–7 ALBINO FESTIVAL Don’t worry—there won’t be an abundance of actual skunks on the premises. Well. Hopefully. This fest is much more about showcasing funky fresh music than funky fresh forest creatures with a penchant for perfume. The family-friendly
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Get ready to say “Prost!” again during one of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s most popular musical showcases. Toast to the opening of the GSO’s Chamber Orchestra Series season—with the help of a few cold ones courtesy of our friends at Thomas Creek Brewery—and then delight your ears with the melodic sounds of history’s most renowned German composers. Featured in this year’s lineup are the likes of Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, Richard Strauss, and Felix Mendelssohn. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $45-$55. (864) 232-0344, greenvillesymphony.org
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PlayStations, and tablets all within easy reach, it’s sometimes hard to remember how great the great outdoors really is. To kickstart your memory, Get Out! Greenville encourages patrons of all ages to head outside and engage in a number of lively activities including kayaking, trail running, and even ultimate frisbee. Local food trucks will be on hand at the rodeo, environmental classes are in session, and a special vendor village touting the latest in outdoor gear will open its doors for the shopping-inclined. Conestee Park. 840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville. New Fa ll 10am–3pm. Sat, New Fall New Fa ll llection Collection ColleCo (864) 288-6470, ctiNon ow NAv Now ow greenvillerec.com/event/getable Available Availabail le out-greenville Inspired by historic wrought iron gates throughout the South. Inspired by historic wrought iron Inspired by historic wrought iron Inspired by historic wrought iron gates throughout the South. gates throughout gates throughout the South.the South. © 2017 All rights reserved. Southern Gates® collection is a registered trademark of The Cargo Hold, Inc. Designed and distributed in Charleston, SC. © 2017 Southern All rights Gates® reserved. Southern collection is a registered trademark of ThDesigned e Cargo Hold, Inc. Designed and distributed © 2017 All rights reserved. collection is aGates® registered trademark of The Cargo Hold, Inc. and distributed in Charleston, SC. in Charleston, SC.
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successor, Noah has made the latenight program his own, garnering critical praise for his inclusion of millennial culture that will ensure the show’s continued favor with younger audiences. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sun, 7pm. $55-$85. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
JAMES 11 THE HUNTER SIX
Many will tell you that the blues were born and bred in the Mississippi Delta, but, just across the pond in England, James Hunter has been known as one of the music kingdom’s top dogs for more than 30 years. Drawing inspiration from some of rhythm’s greats, Hunter has toured with crooners Van Morrison and Etta James, and released numerous albums to critical acclaim. A perfect mix of soul and sound, you shouldn’t miss this intimate performance. TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Wed, 7:30pm. $30-$60. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
PLANTAIN 12 SWEET It takes something special
to blur the marks on a musical timeline, to meld musical genres into one symphonic sound. Sweet Plantain has that something special. A quartet comprised of three nationalities, the band takes full advantage of their distinct cultural identities in each performance, blending together each ingredient to find perfect synergy. It’s a little bit Latin, a little bit hip-hop, and a little bit jazz. But it’s all pretty sweet. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7pm. $45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
IN HOPE 12 WRAPPED AND LOVE: A BROADWAY CONCERT
Join the Spartanburg Little Theatre for a special event within their #SLTCares series to benefit The Children’s Security Blanket program. The evening will spotlight all of the most timeless, uplifting pieces from Broadway’s expansive book of songs, and will be performed by the brilliant SLT cast. The Children’s Security Blanket
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is a non-profit which helps support the financial, emotional, and physical needs of children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E St John St, Spartanburg. Thurs, 7:30–10pm. $15-$50. (864) 542-2787, chapmanculturalcenter.org
rest of the weekend picking your way through the sea of upscale designs, old world goods, and art—with a cup of coffee or wineglass in hand. Greenville County Museum of Art, 420 College St, Greenville. Fri–Sat, 10am–5pm; Sun, 1–5pm. Tickets, $10; special events, $50. (864) 271-7570, gcma.org
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FOR 13–15 FALL GREENVILLE
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Get a sneak peek of what Greenville’s newest dining experience will be serving up this fall with a special seasonal dinner. The evening’s meal is curated by Chef Shawn Kelly, and starts off with hors d’oeuvres of pickled trout skewers and pimiento-stuffed shrimp before segueing into delectable dishes of pumpkin and coconut soup, braised pork and kielbasa, and baklava. And did we mention the wine pairings? Shindig Furnishings, 11 Lois Ave, Greenville. Fri, 6:30–8:30pm. $90. eventbrite.com
FESTIVAL 13–14 ARTOBER The annual celebration
of all things curated and crafted makes a comeback for 2017, inviting local musicians, chefs, and other guests to take part in this special fall event. Live music will be on tap for the duration of the festival, which will also include fresh, farm-to-table dining and plenty of one-of-a-kind handmade goods. Proceeds from Artoberfest will benefit the Greenville Shriners Hospital for Children. Upcountry Provisions, 6809 State Park Rd, Travelers Rest. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 12–9pm. Kick-off party, $15; festival, free. (864) 834-8433, upcountryprovisions.com
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ANTIQUES, FINE ARTS & DESIGN WEEKEND It’s always the right time for wine and antiques. On deck for the 2017 weekend is designer, cook, author, and lifestyle guru James Farmer, who will lead a special luncheon discussion for patrons on Friday afternoon. Spend the
Our city on the Reedy continues to nab accolades from around the country as one of the top visitor destinations. And with events like this annual autumn festival, it’s not hard to see why. Not only do the top dining spots get the opportunity to wow the masses with their signature culinary concoctions, the spirit of competition is alive and well with Silver and Sugary Spoons awarded for best dessert and overall entree. Dangermuffin, Will Hoge, and Stop Light Observations are all slated to take to the fest’s various stages, not to mention cooking classes with the experts and a garden that grows with frosty brews. Downtown Greenville. Fri, 5–11pm; Sat, 11am–9pm; Sun, 12–7pm. Taste tickets, $5 for 8. (864) 467-6667, fallforgreenville.net
October 13 - 15 FALL for TUNES. FALL for TASTE. FALL for TAPS.
PALMIERI LATIN 19 EDDIE JAZZ ORCHESTRA: EDDIE AT 80
While the typical octogenarian may be found puttering around on the shuffleboard court or playing bingo on Tuesday nights at the center (just kidding—we love our nanas), Eddie Palmieri is still spicing things up on the music scene. A triplethreat composer, bandleader, and instrumentalist, Palmieri has spent years fusing flavors of Latin salsa, Cuban rhythms, Caribbean vibes, and jazz into a body of work that includes some 50 recordings and compilation albums. It’s no wonder Palmieri was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in 2013. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. $15-$45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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TREVOR NOAH Oct 8; Sun, 7pm. $55-$85; The Peace Center. A millennial-minded comedian with political punch, Trevor Noah’s witty words have garnered him a hard-earned spot on The Daily Show.
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OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW PERFORMING BLONDE ON BLONDE Oct 21; Sat, 8pm; $25-$45; The Peace Center. From the crooners who brought us the celebrated Southern ditty “Wagon Wheel” comes an evening dedicated to the folk genius of Bob Dylan.
EURO AUTO FESTIVAL
There’s only one rule at this year’s Euro Auto Festival: no punch buggies allowed. Volkswagen will take the limelight at the 2017 event, with display vehicles ranging from iconic hippie roadsters like the Microbus or a sleek compact car like the Golf, you will find it here. The annual autoaficionado meetup continues to attract thousands of entries and spectators from around the world to honor the best in European machinery, pick up auto-care tips, and even partake in
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honor the revolutionary musician the best way they know how—in song. Celebrating 50 years of Dylan’s classic “Blonde on Blonde” album, Old Crow Medicine Show presents the 1966 recording in whole, putting their own spin on tracks like “I Want You,” “Visions of Johanna,” and “Just like a Woman.” The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. $25-$45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
20–22 & 27–29 BOO IN THE ZOO
Kid, your parents just dropped $75 bucks on that Batman costume at Party City, and dangit, they are going to get as much mileage out of it as possible. This annual event is an Upstate favorite, as the zoo is transformed into a one-stop shop of Halloween games, costumed characters, and, of course, plenty of candy. Get the best out of the season of creepy while still being safe—and maintaining parental sanity. The Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville. Fri–Sun, 4–8pm. (864) 467-4300, greenvillezoo.com
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spectacular wine tastings. So put yourself in gear and don’t miss out. The Preserve at Verdae, 650 Verdae Blvd, Greenville. Sat, 10am–4pm. Online tickets, $10; gate, $15. euroautofestival.com
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Yep, these are the guys behind “Wagon Wheel.” Well. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way. The Nashville sextet credits Bob Dylan as a primary influencer of their folksy sound, so it only stands to reason that they would
With the promise of his eighth studio album looming by the end of this year, country megastar Jason Aldean is hitting the road to amp up his fans. The “They Don’t Know” tour will be a mix of the singer’s true-blue chart-toppers—“Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kind of Party,” and “Tattoos on This Town”—with the rollout of some new cuts from the new recording. Aldean will be joined on the tour by Kane Brown, Deejay Silver, and Chris Young. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sat, 7:30pm. $32.25-$72.25. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com
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FONDO HINCAPIE 21 GRAN Eat your heart out, Tour de
France. This annual cycling event combines athleticism and luxury and is hosted by none other than the Upstate’s own George Hincapie. Participants can select from within three different routes—the gran, the medio, and the piccolo—each of which comes with its own distinct set of challenges and landscapes to enjoy. Ride lengths range from 15 to 80 miles of trek up and down the mountains, making this fondo an ideal experience for cyclists of each level. Hotel Domestique, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. Sat, 9am–5pm. $90-$203. granfondohincapie.com
POLO CLASSIC 22 GHS The Greenville Health System
kicks off its sixth annual Polo Classic tournament to benefit the Neurological Institute. Like any equine event, patrons are expected to dress in their best Carolina casual—khakis and sun hats—to participate in the opening ceremonies. Pop a few corks at the Champange luncheon prior to the match and mingle with the polo players and other equestrian enthusiasts. Historic Hopkins Farm, 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville. Sun, 12:30pm. $100. greenvillepoloclassic.org
DE LA 24 CIRQUE SYMPHONIE:
HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
Because not everything Halloween needs to have animatronic, sensoroperated googly eyes. Or fake blood. Or fangs. This powerhouse orchestral performance makes a hairraising return, pairing spooky tunes with some death-defying (literally) acrobatics by accompanying cirque professionals. Get your tickets now . . . if you dare. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 7:30–9:30pm. $25-$65. (864) 232-0344, greenvillesymphony.org
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ANNUAL CAMPFIRE 26 4TH SOCIAL Back in the olden days, cowboys and ramblers used to gather around the campfire and . . . well, we’re not quite sure what they did, but it was probably something like this. Greenbrier Farms’ annual charity event to benefit Project Host brings together the Upstate’s best and brightest culinary geniuses with other like-minded brewers and doers to swap a few tall tales over a delicious cut of meat. This year’s iteration will include Birds Fly South Brewing, Bacon Bros. Public House, Quest
Brewing, Fork & Plough, and live tunes provided by the Soulfeathers. Greenbrier Farms, 766 Hester Store Rd, Easley. Thurs, 6:30–9:30pm. $80. (864) 855-9782, greenbrierfarms.com
AMERICAN 26 THE CHAMBER PLAYERS
Lauded by music critics from the Washington Post to the New York Times, NPR music commentator Miles Hoffman and his American Chamber Player cohorts are bringing their talents to the Upstate once more. This year, the talented musicians will perform a selection of pieces from the songbooks of Pierre Sancan, Frank Bridge, Carl Maria von Weber, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7pm. $45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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SHOW 26–28 OPAL Set your gaze to
“dazzled” at this exclusive gem showcase. Matt Hopkins of the prestigious Hopkins Opal company will be in town to enlighten jewel enthusiasts on the proper care, processing, and mining of Lightning Ridge Australian Opals. Thursday’s evening reception will be followed by two formal educational panels on Friday morning and Saturday afternoon. Llyn Strong Fine Jewelry, 119 N Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 6–9pm; Fri, 11am; Sat, 1pm. (864) 233-5900. llynstrong.com
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GHOST THE MUSICAL
Please: you don’t have to recreate the sexy tension between Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze in that famous pottery scene. You’re just going to end up with clay in spots where no clay should ever be. Trust us. Based on the 1990 blockbuster film, Ghost the Musical portrays the story of Sam and Molly, a young couple whose lives suddenly turn dark when Sam is killed by a thief while struggling over his wallet. But with the help of an
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eccentric psychic named Oda Rae, Sam finds a way to reach out to his beloved, protecting her from the unknown dangers lurking in the shadows. Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $20-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org
one. This is the exception. Sponsored by Spinx, the weekend includes runs for athletes of all degrees, including half-marathons, Downtown 10k, Big Punkin 5k, kids run, and a new marathon course through the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Saturday’s day of pavement pounding is predated by a runner’s expo at the Kroc Center on Friday, guaranteed to be well-stocked with all the products, information, and techniques to keep you on the track for years to come. Locations, times vary. Registration varies. spinxrunfest.com
THE 27–Nov 12 OVER RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS
Usually, traveling over the river and through the woods will take you straight to grandmother’s house. But for Nick Cristano, this cross-country journey will take him far away from his New Jersey hometown—and the quartet of opinionated, eccentric Italian grandparents that reside there. Once they get wise to Nick’s plan to leave, Frank, Aida, Emma, and Nunzio will do everything in their power to keep him on the East Coast, paving the way for an original Joe DiPietro comedy that is as heartwarming as it is hilarious. Greenville Little Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $20-$28. (864) 233-6238, greenvillelittletheatre.org
WITH THE 28 DANCING CAROLINA STARS
If Tom Bergeron isn’t around to crack a corny joke, do the stars even really dance? Well, if it’s for a good cause. Nine Upstate celebs will put
CARTER WITH 29 DEANA SPECIAL GUEST SWEET on their dancing shoes and join their pro partners in a heated hoofing competition to benefit Greenville County’s Senior Action organization. Even if you can’t attend the glamorous gala evening and cheer on your favorite contestant, you can still vote from home while wearing your sweatpants and yesterday’s mascara. TD Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Sat, 6pm. $125. dancingwiththecarolinastars.com
28 CELEBRATING GREENVILLE’S OWN:
THE MUSIC OF DAN FORREST
Even if you’ve never met him, chances are you’ve felt the presence of composer Dan Forrest. His prophetic works of music—most notably, Requiem for the Living—have been
presented in Canada, Asia, Africa, and everywhere in between. The Bob Jones alum is also well-known in the Upstate community, with the Greenville Chorale and Greenville Symphony Orchestra frequently serving as the agents of Forrest’s music to local audiences. The Chorale will once again reprise their performance of Forrest’s Requiem, and premiere a new piece, entitled Lux, featuring Sarah and Gordon Herring. The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. Adult, $40; students, $20. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
RUN FEST 28 SPINX There are few marathons out
there where if you don’t like the sound of one event, you can pack up your toys and move on to the next
TEA TRIO
If the title of your breakthrough album is “Did I Shave My Legs for This?” you’re probably setting the bar pretty high for some great follow-up records to come. Such is the case with Deana Carter. After the smashing success of her debut single—a romantic little diddy called “Strawberry Wine,” Carter went on to produce several other top 20 hits and rack up quite a few award nods from the Country Music Association. The Tennessee songbird will be joined by the all-female Sweet Tea Trio, who is making waves in the country scene with the recent release of their self-titled EP. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sun, 7pm. $45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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MISÉRABLES 31–Nov 5 LES If you want to take the family out for a fun, uplifting evening of theatre, this is not the show for you. The intertwined lives of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Javert, and Cosette is not an easy story to tell, but that does not make it any less beautiful. Featuring original music by ClaudeMichel Schönberg, the dramatic musical includes not only a tumultuous yet magnificent storyline, but also powerful songs like “I Dreamed a Dream” and “One Day More.” The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues–Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 1pm & 6:30pm. $45+. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org
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Nov 9–12 HIGHLANDS FOOD & WINE
This annual fête of the foodies continues to find new and exciting ways to celebrate the culinary greatness that thrives on high. This year’s talent includes renowned sommeliers and a diverse group of chefs hailing from restaurants like New Orleans’s Bayona, Husk of Greenville, and Local Provisions in Asheville. Feast on food truck fare at the Truckin’ event, (featuring music by Dawes), but save some room for the Grand Tasting and the Main Event—you’ve got a lot of eatin’ to do. Times, locations vary. Prices vary. highlandsfoodandwine.com
DANCING WITH THE CAROLINA STARS Oct 28; Sat, 6pm; $125; TD Convention Center. Nine Upstate celebs and their professional partners rock, samba, and waltz their way to the dance-off of the season, all for the great cause of Greenville County’s Senior Action organization, of course.
Big City Excitement Meets Outdoor Adventure
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The Military Order Of The Purple Heart Combat Wounded Veterans The Captain Kimberly N. Hampton Chapter 845 FEATURING: Edwin McCain Benton Blount Glenis Redmond Joe Everson Bob Howard
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o develop a skill is commendable, but to commit a lifetime to the perfection of artistic genius is an entirely separate feat. Forty-seven years ago, local artists Jeanet Dreskin and Tom Flowers were celebrated in the book Contemporary Artists of South Carolina for their distinguished achievements—Dreskin for her developed technique involving burning, collaging, and painting layers of watercolor paper, and Flowers for his mixed-media and oil paintings. Since its publication, Dreskin and Flowers have dedicated decades to educating young artists all while honing their own craft, with venerated works in galleries across the region and now honored in the Metropolitan Arts Council Gallery’s exhibit 47 Years Later | Jeanet Dreskin & Tom Flowers. Displaying past and current pieces from both artists, the exhibit not only honors their extensive legacy, but celebrates the natural and cultivated talent they each possess.—Abby Moore Keith 47 Years Later | Jeanet Dreskin & Tom Flowers will be on display at the Metropolitan Arts Council Gallery through October 20. The gallery is located at 16 Augusta St, Greenville, and open Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm. For more information visit greenvilleARTS.com.
Jeanet Dreskin, Marina Cay. Collage on canvas; 31 1/4 x 39 5/16 inches. Tom Flowers, City Lights. Acrylic and cloth strips; 31 x 29 inches.
MAC celebrates South Carolina artists Jeanet Dreskin and Tom Flowers for decades of creative achievement
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