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EDITOR’S LETTER THE LIST

See, hear, read, react. The month’s must-dos.

49 OUT OF TOWN

Wildflowers and wine abound in the rolling Texas Hill Country; modern charm sings at the recently opened Bristol Hotel; jaunt to the Middle East offers both ancient and avantgarde amenities.

25 ON THE TOWN

61 TOWN SPORT

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67 STYLE CENTRAL

Pics of the litter: Upcountry fêtes & festivities.

WEDDINGS TOWNBUZZ

Korean artist Youngsook Park captures the essence of place through thoughtful oil paintings; designer Miguel Rosales reflects on the Liberty Bridge’s 15-year anniversary; Worxbee founder Kenzie Biggins brings her go-getter mindset to Greenville; The Fibery creates textured textiles and woven home goods.

Cooler weather calls for outdoor adventures at these area hiking spots; don’t pitch your tent without a Helinox camping chair. The Campbell Collective makes local art décor more accessible; layer up with handcrafted necklaces from Indie Craft Parade artisans.

72 MS. BEA WRIGHT

With the innovation of apps like Nextdoor, Ms. Bea reminds being neighborly extends to the digital realm.

74 MAN ABOUT TOWN

When The Man gets an invitation to a Colorado fly fishing trip, he discovers more than the thrill of the catch.

89 EAT & DRINK

Topsoil Kitchen & Market will offer farmfresh meals in the old Williams Hardware space; grab steamy coastal goodness at The Seafood Shack; yes, pop music can inspire cocktail genius; a cheese board is the perfect option for late summer / early fall gatherings.

99 DINING GUIDE 110 TOWNSCENE

Got plans? You do now.

120 SECOND GLANCE

Appalachia Now! at the newly renovated Asheville Art Museum invites a look into the rich culture of the region.

THIS PAGE: An early twentieth century 10-inch shellac phonograph record from Cheryl & Brett Hurt’s extensive collection. For more, see “Sound of Love,” page 80. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey COVER: Entrepreneur Kenzie Biggins comes from a powerhouse family— instilling a hardworking spirit that has fueled her virtual executive assistant venture, Worxbee. For more, see “Born to Lead,” page 44. Photograph by Paul Mehaffey

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Cheryl and Brett Hurt’s absorbing passion for old music and antique phonographs has coalesced into a refined collection of restored pieces worthy of a museum. / by M. Linda Lee // photography by Paul Mehaffey

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EDITOR’S

Letter September Highlights Leading Landmark

Miguel Rosales transformed Greenville by designing the iconic Liberty Bridge. Fifteen years later he returns to honor its legacy: page 42

Woman in Charge

Watch out world—powerhouse Kenzie Biggins makes an entrepreneurial mark in Greenville with her virtual executive assistant firm, Worxbee: page 44

Looming Large

Woven wares come alive in household items through Rebecca Hughes’s shop, The Fibery: page 46

Photograph by Chelsey A shford

Appalachian Dream

The Bristol Hotel adds elegant modern touches to an already charming Virginia town: page 52

Scene Stealers

Hit the trails for an early preview of fall flavor with our roundup up best area hikes: page 62

Sound of Love

United by a shared devotion for each other and for restoring antiques, Cheryl and Brett Hurt house an impressive phonograph collection: page 80

Homegrown Hit

New restaurant Topsoil Kitchen & Market takes over the Williams Hardware space with a host of talent and plenty of farm-to-table goodness: page 90

The Call to More

here’s a common thread connecting those within our annual People Issue: they each possess a drive to pursue an inner beckoning. And, for many, that means pushing beyond obstacles, fear, or the seemingly illogical. Living grandly isn’t about how much you can acquire in a lifetime. It’s often about choosing the option that might be costly, that might cause momentary discomfort. Transition and transformation aren’t easy, but how could you settle for less? This is your one life. Combining talent with heart produces wonderfully positive, progressive outcomes. Take Topsoil Kitchen & Market, a new food destination in Travelers Rest. Topsoil converges culinary talent (Chef Adam Cooke, formerly at Blackberry Farm and Restaurant 17) and entrepreneurs who are vested in the community (Patrick McInerney, co-owner of Due South Coffee Roasters, and Wendy Lynam, owner of Swamp Rabbit Inn). It’s like a food-driven supergroup, making music with local goods. Kenzie Biggins is another example. The Atlanta native, now Greenville resident, left the corporate world when she felt a call to push higher. She went back to school at SCAD, then created Worxbee, a digital platform that connects small businesses to virtual executive assistants. Now with forty clients, she often bases her work out of the Village Grind in her neighborhood of the Village of West Greenville. Then there’s celebrated bridge designer Miguel Rosales, who harnessed the potential of the Reedy River Falls as a destination and point of pride for Greenville. He envisioned an experience that would allow visitors to be as close as possible to the falls. The cable span he created now stands as Greenville’s iconic symbol, celebrating its 15th anniversary as a cultural landmark. These stories only scratch the surface. They represent a generous lot of movers, shakers, and makers who are making this community, and world, tick with an ever-resonant beat. And when our call-to-more rings, may we also have the courage to answer.

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OF THE CHANGES ON THE HORIZON IN GREENVILLE, WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO?

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I’m so excited about Big changes ahead? Unity Park! What Cool weather! an incredible new way to bring the community together. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Excited for new Mary Cathryn Armstrong, Terry Barr, Libby business and great McMillan Henson, JOHN JETER, IDK, I guess new spaces! Cindy Landrum & Angie Thompson increased property values because I’m CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS, a homeowner now ILLUSTRATORS & DESIGNERS and those things CHELSEY ASHFORD, Timothy Banks, matter to me?

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KEB’ MO’ SOLO He may have come straight outta Compton, but musician Keb’ Mo’ has since made his home in the city of Nashville, rolling out a series of blues hits throughout nearly 40 years in the business. Having racked up three Grammys and a multitude of accolades from industry peers, Keb’ Mo’s latest album, Oklahoma, was released this past June, and featured guest spots from Taj Mahal, Roseanne Cash, and the singer’s wife, Robbie Brooks Moore. After rounding out the number-two spot on Billboard’s US Blues Albums charts, Mo’ is taking Oklahoma on tour—this time flying solo with rising star Jontavious Willis as the opening act.

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CAMP THE FALLS Sure, you’ve probably whiled away the hours in downtown Greenville’s beautiful Falls Park. But how about spending an entire evening under the stars? A one-day festival held on the scenic green space will include plenty of family-friendly outdoor activities, camp-style eats, music, auctions, and a raffle for the grand prize: a private overnight campout on the same site the following weekend. This exclusive “glamping” experience promises to be much better than the mosquito-infested, cold-beans-from-a-can days of your childhood—plus, you get to keep your gear.

This bluegrass outfit broke onto the scene with the release of their eponymous album over a decade ago. The SteelDrivers peaked at number two on the US Bluegrass charts, and the Chris Staplelton/Mike Henderson–penned “Blue Side of the Mountain” earned the group a Grammy nod. A few years later, a newly formed lineup nabbed that coveted golden gramophone for The Muscle Shoals Recordings, cementing their status as one of the genre’s most defiant troupes.

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The Cliffs Valley Ladies Golf Association invites you to tee off for a great cause. Benefiting Safe Harbor—an Upstate nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and advocating for victims of domestic violence—the event will take place at the Cliffs Valley Golf Course, and will include the chance to enter a raffle drawing for a three-night Cliffs stay at the Keowee Cottage Retreat. The luxurious prize will be highlighted by three 18-hole rounds of golf at the course of your choice, and dinner for four at any Cliffs Clubhouse.

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SWING FOR THE GREEN CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Falls Park, Greenville. Sun Festival, Sept 8, 2–6pm; Sat–Sun, Sept 14–15, camping. Festival, free; raffle, $35-$80. campthefalls.com

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, Sept 6, 8pm. $35-$45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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INDIE CRAFT PARADE The Indie Craft Parade exposes the creative expression of craft artists from around the South, with mediums ranging from paper goods to prints and unique wearables. You’ve never seen so much artistry under one roof—now in a new venue for its tenth year—so join the parade. Timmons Arena at Furman, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Sept 13–15. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 9am–6pm; Sun, 11am–5pm. $6. makerscollective.org

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One of playwright Arthur Miller’s most well-known works, this dramatized narrative centers around the Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts during the seventeenth century. When rumors begin to spread that the dark arts have come to a small colony town, neighbors and families turn on each other to save their own skins. It all comes to a head in courtroom chaos, where the guilty on trial are forced to proclaim their innocence upon deaf ears. This production will feature a collaboration of talent between the Warehouse cast and Fine Arts Center students. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Sept 20–Oct 13. Times vary. $35. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

DANCING WITH THE 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 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. Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Sat, Sept 28, 6pm. $125-$150. dancingwiththecarolinastars.com

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z Sisters Mandy Blankenship and Jenny Ayers combine artistic forces at Indigo Flow & Art. Mandy’s music and artwork will accompany Jenny’s poetry for the duo’s Me-Too inspired evening of personal stories and relatable discussion. A dream since their youth, they’re taking this two-woman show on the road from Greenville to Dallas, Texas, in their first artistic collaboration since childhood. Indigo Flow & Art, 1272 Pendleton Street, Greenville. Sat, Sept 21, 7pm. $7-$10. sisterstooshow.com

SLOW FOOD UPSTATE OKRA COOK-OFF

z Who can whip up the best okra dish—a group of professional local chefs or a bunch of home cooks? You be the judge when Slow Food Upstate presents a Southern-accented okra cook-off at Hampton Station. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the SFU seed library. Birds Fly South Ale Project, 1320 Hampton Ave, Greenville. Sun, Sept 29, noon ’til the okra runs out. $6. slowfoodupstate.org

DISNEY’S NEWSIES

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z Paper cuts and ink smudges can be kind of fun? Who knew? The stage production of 1992’s Newsies film has scooped up numerous awards, including wins for both original choreography and music. The Disney production is a loose retelling of a newsboy strike in 1899, spinning the tale of Jack Kelly, an orphaned newspaper boy who dreams of life beyond the printed page. The fast-paced show is a celebration of song and dance that will never be yesterday’s news. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Sept 13–29. Tues & Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $25-$35. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.com

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z Halloween is still over a month away, but it’s never too early for a little shop of horrors. Based on the 1960 film of the same name, the longtime favorite opened Off-Off-Broadway back in 1982 before slowly ascending to a five-year Broadway run and multiple productions in community theaters across the world. When the bumbling Seymour discovers a mysterious Venus Flytrap plant (whom he lovingly names Audrey II), his quiet little life on Skid Row is suddenly turned upside down. As Audrey II grows larger, so too does the plant’s hunger for human flesh! Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Sept 19–Oct 6. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org

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z The race for the cure is on, as the largest and most highly funded breast-cancer-research organization takes to the Upstate. Preceded by the Survivors Ceremony, the early morning 5K kicks off downtown and threads along South Main and through Falls and Cleveland parks, making for a scenic trek with a cause. Funds raised by racers go toward community programs including breast cancer screenings, treatment, and education. Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, Sept 28, 7:15am. (864) 234-5035

Euphoria Heat up your end-of-summer plans (and taste buds) with one of Greenville’s most anticipated festivals. More than 100 chefs and beverage professionals, 39 special events, and 15 live musical performances are coming together to give you an authentic taste of our area’s thriving culinary and arts scenes. Join the celebration—all the food, beverages, music, and company will have you saying “Yeah, THAT Greenville” loud and proud. Downtown Greenville. Sept 19–22. Thurs–Sun. Times & prices vary. (864) 233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com

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July 12, 2019 The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is not just for kids. More than 400 adults danced the night away at Euphoria’s annual Tapas & Tinis— which featured cocktail refreshments and delicious small plates. To the tunes of DJ Rehab, guests savored childhood favorites with adult twists, along with kid-inspired cocktails provided by Liquid Catering. The event served as a kick-off preview of the festival weekend, September 19–22.

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Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds August 2, 2019 The Gateway Foundation’s eighth annual Beautiful Music for Beautiful Minds fundraiser, which raised money for psychiatric rehabilitation for adults living with mental illness, was one for the books. Steel Toe Stiletto brought energy and soul to the stage at Larkin’s Sawmill, while a live auction created spirited competition over signed USC and Clemson footballs and a weekend trip to Charleston, complete with a Maserati test drive.

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the first USC home game of the 2017 season, but before she got too suspicious, he knelt down and asked Ashley for her hand. The spirited couple exchanged vows in the spring at The Cliffs at Glassy Chapel, where Ashley glowed in a Stella York dress, complemented by a Gault Tollison bouquet. The couple recently moved into their first home in

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Emily Abraham & Michael Dubowski June 29, 2019 “I think I met the one tonight,” Emily Abraham told her parents over the phone after her first date with Michael Dubowski, an online dating match who completely took her by surprise. Little did she know Michael was on the phone with his parents that night sharing the same sentiment. The spark they immediately felt only grew, and after two years of dating, Michael was ready to propose. He planned a week-long road trip to Washington D.C. and New York City, deeming the trek the ECE—East Coast Extravaganza. Unbeknownst to Emily, Michael had plans to make the ECE his East Coast Engagement. He got down on one knee in Central Park, and she tearfully and delightedly exclaimed, “Yes!” as he slipped the ring on her finger. In honor of their engagement locale, Emily donned an elegant off-the-shoulder ball gown from New York designer Rita Vinieris at the wedding, which was held at Noah’s of Greenville. After showing off their moves with a choreographed dance at the reception, this fun-loving couple slid into a 1956 Rolls-Royce and rode off into their happily ever after. BY JESSIE MODLIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Amy DeVore & Scott Dameron June 15, 2019 Football season in the South has a way of bringing people together, especially when you’re rooting for the same team. When Amy DeVore and Scott Dameron celebrated Clemson’s First Friday parade, they had no idea it would be the first of many moments in their Tiger-themed romance. Coincidently, they continued to run into each other around campus, and while graduation may have split their paths, absence made their hearts grow fonder. The day Scott finished his thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, the two began dating, and he eventually moved to Charlotte to be closer to Amy. Three years later, Scott had more than one surprise up his sleeve when he showed up to cook dinner one evening. Flowers in hand, the groom-to-be dropped to one knee, and Amy said yes. In dreamy detail, the couple wed in Amy’s childhood neighborhood. The infamous Carolina heat and humidity held off for a beautiful outdoor wedding, surrounded by family, friends, and childhood memories. The couple now lives in Charlotte, where Amy works as a financial analyst and Scott works for Liles Construction. BY SPOSA BELLA PHOTOGRAPHY

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In the Light: Youngsook Park, Sunset (Venice); 2007. 14 x 18 in, oil on canvas.

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Going Places: An avid traveler, Youngsook Park focuses on urban environments, landscapes, and architecture, preferring the freedom of a palette knife to a traditional brush.

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hy do people travel? Is it for the pure enjoyment of seeing new things? To explore other cultures? To expand their knowledge of the world? Korean artist Youngsook Park travels for all these reasons and more. Along the way, she snaps photographs of the people and places she encounters, then chronicles her journeys on canvas. Park, who moved to Greenville with her husband a year ago, grew up in Seoul, South Korea, engulfed by the sights and sounds of a buzzing metropolis. “Every city has its own beauty,” says the soft-spoken artist who nurtures a love of painting cityscapes. She eschews a brush in favor of the freedom of a palette knife, a tool she wields with strong, textured strokes of vibrant oil colors that portray the impressionistic movement of cars passing, water flowing, people walking As a child, Park was always drawing. When she was six years old, her mother enrolled her in her first art lessons, and she went on t receive a BFA from Sangmyung University in Seoul and an MFA from the University of New Mexico.

Park appreciates straight, vertical lines and contrasting colors, often using a particular building as a starting point in both her large and small compositions. “My pieces are strong, but I want the viewer to find warmth—a feeling of coziness—in the cityscapes that capture my heart.” Her current work, the Hope Series, depicts downtrodden places, such as the favela (ghetto) in Rio de Janeiro that fills the four canvase that compose Hope II. Though Park colors the buildings in shades of deep blue and silver to show the hard side of the neglected neighborhood at night, she intersperses glimmers of soft yellow light emanating from some of the windows. This is her way of infusing the bleak scene with sparks of warmth—including her own hope that it will become a better place. “The Hope Series includes places that touch my heart,” Park shares. “This series is not decorative; it is meaningful. It is important to tell a story and bring attention to these sad places.” Blessed with the ability to find beauty in any envi onment, Park expresses light through color, be it in her urban night scenes or the bold paintings of Native Americans that reflect the nine years she live in New Mexico, where she maintains a gallery. Capturing her travel memories on canvas is the life’s work of this global citizen, for whom art is its own journey. For more of Youngsook Park’s work, visit youngsookpark.com.

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Korean artist Youngsook Park paints city scenes based on her many journeys

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Leading Landmark With the fifteenth anniversary of the Liberty Bridge, architect Miguel Rosales reminisces on designing Greenville’s most iconic structure / by Cindy Landrum

reenville’s Reedy Falls impressed Boston architect Miguel Rosales the first tim he saw it nearly two decades ago. The same couldn’t be said about the concrete four-lane vehicular bridge that obscured it. “It was disconcerting to me that they built a highway over the waterfall,” he says. “I remember coming to the site and seeing how that highway bridge had really destroyed the park.” Rosales, an MIT graduate, had made a name for himself in Boston as a bridge designer. He was the lead architect for the Zakim Bridge, a 10-lane cable-stayed span across the Charles River that was built during the Big Dig. He had an interest in designing a pedestrian bridge. Greenville had an interest in a pedestrian bridge, too. City leaders had a $13 million plan to build a park around the waterfall, a natural treasure that many of its residents had never seen. But the road bridge had to go for it to work. Some city residents questioned the wisdom of tearing down a perfectly good vehicular bridge. But in 2001, city council members voted to remove the Camperdown Bridge piece by piece to free the falls. Instead of a bridge that hid the falls from view, Rosales envisioned the Liberty Bridge accentuating it. His design called for a suspension bridge supported by a single cable on the side of the bridge farthest from the falls. The bridge’s deck would curve so people could look at the falls and not be over it. The bridge’s two 90-foot-tall masts would lean away from the falls, too. After decades of being hidden from view, Rosales believed Reedy Falls should now be the star of the show. It was clear to the selection committee that he was the right choice, explains Mayor Knox White, a staunch advocate for the park. “It was almost like he had read our minds,” says

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Drawing on Inspiration: Designer Miguel Rosales (left) transformed downtown Greenville in 2004 with his design for the Liberty Bridge (opposite). Now a city icon, the bridge overlooks the Reedy River Falls as they tumble through Falls Park.

White, who admits the pedestrian bridge was the one part of the Falls Park plan that invoked nervousness, partly because of its hefty price tag and partly because of the controversy of taking down the automobile bridge. “What other people had proposed was all about the bridge, and the waterfall was an afterthought.” Rosales says the city wanted something very transparent and very light, something unique. He made sure the footbridge’s cables were thin and the structure would be nestled in the trees, not soaring above them. “I wanted the bridge to enhance the falls, not dominate the landscape,” he says. “I always try to respond to the context and location. I want to push the envelope and do structures that people will remember.” For 15 years now, the Liberty Bridge has been Greenville’s icon, its symbol of renaissance, a place for marriage proposals and selfies. The Liberty Bridge, which Rosales calls his most famous pedestrian bridge, is also the place that created momentum for the aesthetic design of bridges in the United States. “That was not really done 20 years ago,” says Rosales, who took engineering classes and studied bridges in Europe because of their sensitivities to the landscape. “The Liberty Bridge helped start that trend. I still get emails from people who

got engaged on the bridge at night, and they mention the attractive lighting and the sound of the water.” Some of Rosales’ other projects include the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which spans the Potomac River in Virginia and ranks as one of the few drawbridges in the U.S. Interstate Highway System; the Puente Centenario Bridge, the second permanent crossing of the Panama Canal; and the Christina and John Markey Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, a steel-cable-stayed pedestrian bridge in Revere, Massachusetts. Rosales says designing the bridges isn’t the biggest challenge. “Making the bridge reality can take several years,” he says. “The clients have to be very committed to it. The Greenville community was very committed even with a higher price tag than expected. The Liberty Bridge cost $4.5 million. In retrospect, that’s a bargain. It’s a symbol of Greenville’s renaissance.” White says the Liberty Bridge played a crucial role in transforming Greenville’s West End. “Miguel left a lasting legacy for our city with the Liberty Bridge,” he declares. “Things haven’t been the same since.”

Greenville will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Liberty Bridge with its designer Miguel Rosales. A meet-and-greet with Rosales is scheduled for Saturday, September 7, from 9:30–11 a.m. in front of City Hall, where Greenville residents can pose for pictures with the designer against a Liberty Bridge backdrop. SEPTEMBER 2019 / 43

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Woman in Charge Greenville-based entrepreneur Kenzie Biggins tethers assistants and executives with virtual flair / by Stephanie Trotter // photograph by Paul Mehaffey

op culture is filled with memorable secretaries and support staff. James Bond’s Moneypenny, The Beverly Hillbilly’s Miss Hathaway, Mad Men’s Joan Harris. But if Kenzie Biggins has her way, all executive assistants will be virtual. The Atlanta native has moved to Greenville, with dreams of building Worxbee into a $5 million company over the next five years. The 39-year-old’s got the vision and pedigree to do just that, and in two short years has planted her “Southern woman with a rebel side” mark upon the local business community. So, a Southern woman with a rebel side. What’s your definition of a Southern woman? >> I think of being a Southern woman as more of a politeness, genteelness, but also willing to cut you off at the knees when needed. A Southern woman is a little more wellmannered in their presentations than the rebellious woman. You can still give them the ‘bless your heart,’ but there will be a politeness to it. I used to be more like that, but when it comes to growing a business, and running a business, sometimes you gotta put on your big-girl pants and have very direct conversations that are not considered Southern hospitality. What was it like growing up in Atlanta? >> My mom used to joke, ‘You were born a boss.’ But what a lot of people don’t know is that I went to the Atlanta Speech School. I had a speech deficit and am a little bit dyslexic. It changed my life. I went from a shy girl, who didn’t like reading out loud, to doing professional plays, and I’m a classically trained soprano. That was my outlet.

“When it comes to growing a business, and running a business, sometimes you gotta put on your big-girl pants and have very direct conversations that are not considered Southern hospitality.”—Kenzie Biggins

What a transition! >> Yeah. I heard an interesting piece that children who grow up with different disadvantages tend to be creative people, because they have to learn how to overcome those disadvantages. I feel that definitely applies to me. Your mom was the highest-ranked female banker in America when you were in middle school. >> I grew up in household where I had the pleasure and joy of seeing a woman who was really killing it in the work field. And someone who was willing to say, ‘I need help. We are going to have a housekeeper. You’re gonna have someone who picks you up from school every day.’ My dad was an attorney and a judge. We did have family dinners together, every night.

Boss Move: Kenzie Biggins drew on her corporate background, SCAD education, and plucky nature when she recently launched her company, Worxbee, which provides virtual executiveassistant support to small businesses.

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After graduating from Florida State University, you had a strong run with Target and Bank of America, in Washington, D.C. Why did you leave the corporate world to get a master’s at SCAD? >> I woke up at Target one day and said to myself, ‘You’re supposed to do something bigger with your life. Go figure it out.’ Coming out of SCAD, I founded and was running Uniquely Defined, a social media agency. That led to Uniquely Virtual, the predecessor to Worxbee. What brought you and Worxbee to Greenville? >> The Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Accelerator. In Atlanta, I was running this race with Uniquely Virtual to be a tech company, when I discovered I’d have to have a second, full-time job just finding investors. So, we moved to South Carolina and completely rebranded as a service company, providing virtual executive-assistant support to retired executives, nonprofits, and small businesses. The majority of clients are small businesses, under 100 employees. You’ve unearthed quite a niche. >> The first year in Greenville, we tripled the size of the company. We now have 40 clients. Hiring an amazing executive assistant can easily run six figures. Small businesses can’t afford that. Our focus is how to grow a responsible, sustainable company that focuses on serving our client base, and our executive assistants, to make sure they have the support they need to grow. How do you find the business atmosphere in Greenville? >> I feel like there’s so much talent in this city. There’s a huge wealth of resources. As small businesses grow, the city will grow, and you can have more open conversations about diversity, and how we’re diversifying our teams, and attracting people to the city. You describe yourself as outspoken about diversity. >> I am a black woman. I’ve lived in lots of places with a progressive, black middle class. I think more open conversations about diversity are needed. One of my key things is, ‘Do you break bread with people who are not like you?’ Are you willing to have open conversations with people who are not like you? Not arguments, but conversations, and agree to disagree. You and your husband were married two years ago. Johan is from Brooklyn. How do y’all like living in the Village of West Greenville? >> We recently bought a house. We really like our neighborhood. On our street, people gather on Friday afternoon and have conversations, cocktails on front porches. We walk over to the Village. We have a great sense of community.

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Looming Large Local maker Rebecca Hughes crafts woven home décor through her business, The Fibery / by Angie Thompson // photography by Paul Mehaf fey

hen Rebecca Hughes was ten years old, she saw a rug hanging on the wall at the home of a family friend. In Ukraine, where she was raised as a missionary kid, the visual culture is packed with striking color, texture, and pattern. It made her little eyes shine to see something that typically goes underfoot hanging on the wall like that. “I thought it was so cool,” Rebecca recalls warmly. “A lot of times we don’t notice things that are on the floo .” The memory of something as utilitarian as a rug being displayed

as fine art stuck with Rebecca. oday, she is the brain and hands behind The Fibery, creating winsome weavings and stitching them into pillows and objects for the home. Her pieces are lovely, utilitarian objects that she knows will grace any room with tactile beauty—just like the hanging rug from her childhood memory. It all starts with the fibe . The earthy texture of African mudcloth, the opulent charm of Lithuanian linen, the luxurious glide of Merino wool. Rebecca finds them on th Internet, choosing to buy from small businesses, often in their countries of origin. Then, she dreams up an idea, working it out and smoothing it over until it’s real enough to sketch on paper. Once her loom is warped and yarn is moving through,

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Dream Weaver: Rebecca Hughes (right) finds her muse in the warp and weft of textured threads, from which she crafts a variety of lovely home accessories.

the freedom comes to make changes as she goes. Rebecca’s process is an intuitive one. She will often adapt her original design as she works, letting the weaving lead the way. So far, it’s working out for her. She’s got one craft show under her belt and another coming up soon—she’ll be exhibiting at the Indie Craft Parade later this month. Her pieces, which vary from fine linen napkins and Batik table runners to her b eadand-butter handwoven pillows, are high-end interior treasures that are forged through true artistic free-flow Looking around her home studio—laden with naturetoned stacks of fabric and woven works in various states of completion—it’s hard to believe Rebecca when she says she hasn’t always been particularly crafty. “I would do crossstitch,” she shares, the ones that have a color-by-number style picture blocked out. “I always got kind of bored with it.” Turns out, all she was missing was the creative aspect. Rebecca left Ukraine to come to college in the States, and during her sophomore year at Bob Jones University she pivoted toward interior design. “After my freshman year, I was cleaning the house of a lady that was an interior designer and her daughter was an architect, and when I went back to school I changed my major.” Through Bob Jones’ interior design program, Rebecca learned how to put aesthetics to work. A senior-year internship at Knack, the furniture studio and shop of seasoned local artist Barb Blair, earned Rebecca a crash course in the importance of community and making creativity work for you. “She introduced me to the world of making and makers, [taught me] about supporting local sources and artists . . . I learned to be more observant.” After getting a taste of the rich community of local makers, Rebecca dove in. She took a weaving workshop from Mary Hamby of Twenty Two West, and fell in love with it. It was something substantial that also served a need for visual interest. Out of her newly acquired

skill as a weaver, The Fibery was born, combining Rebecca’s love of texture, meaningful objects, and home spaces. Rebecca makes every piece for The Fibery within the four walls of her own home, in a small studio room meticulously organized with fabric stacks, wool roving, and Merino yarn. On weekends and evenings, she is generally there, weaving and sewing. Working from home in both a professional and creative capacity amplifies the need for community, so Rebecca works it in. “Sometimes go over to my friends’ pottery studio [and] work on my weaving there.” She find the company constructive, noting that when working alone it’s easy to “run into a brick wall.” Working alongside fellow makers is just one of Rebecca’s tools for getting artistically unstuck. In weaving, all threads are connected. The weft thread touches each warp, over and under until the picture’s complete. Rebecca shines with gratitude when recalling the moments that have led her to launch The Fibery. The passing of a skill from one set of hands to hers, the sharing of creative space, the opportunity to fill homes with meaning. It’s a pay-it-forward kind of satisfaction, like a th ead running through a loom. For more information on The Fibery, visit Rebecca Hughes’s booth at the Indie Craft Parade, September 13–15, or go to thefibery.com. SEPTEMBER 2019 / 47

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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health are now Prisma Health We’re excited to be united under one name and one logo. Together, we’re looking at health in a completely new way. Our 30,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. We’ll continue to honor the sacred relationships our patients and families have with their physicians and advanced practice providers. To learn more about how we will serve you, visit PrismaHealth.org.

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Lone Star Living: While Fredericksburg, Texas, has long been celebrated for its stunning springtime wildflower display, the region is making a mark in the viticultural realm for its awardwinning wineries.

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The sprawling Texas Hill Country attracts wine enthusiasts with its award-winning vineyards and wineries, like Pedernales Cellars and Becker Vineyards. Travelers will also discover a slew of activities, including climbing Enchanted Rock, or exploring Fredericksburg’s German roots.

Head for the Hills A small German town in the middle of Texas makes a name for itself in the wine world / by M. Linda Lee

Winery photography by Blake Mistich; Enchanted Rock photograph by Steve Rawls

hat Napa Valley is to San Francisco, Fredericksburg, Texas, is to big-city neighbors San Antonio and Austin: a gem of a getaway where visits to the area’s 50 wineries provide a bucolic break. Snuggled in the rolling Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg traces its roots back to 120 Germans who founded the town in 1846 under the auspices of the Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas. Today this city of just over 11,000 people is a destination in its own right, chock-full of natural and man-made attractions—wine perhaps foremost among them. Wine tasting rooms tuck in among the shops along Main Street, but to truly experience the Hill Country AVA (American Viticultural Area) that wraps its arms around Fredericksburg, you’ll need to head for Wine Road 290, where 17 wineries cluster amid the undulating hills. With more than 9,000,000 acres, Hill Country is the largest AVA in Texas, and the secondlargest in the United States.

Though German settlers vinted wine from the area’s native Mustang grapes, the modern wine industry didn’t take root until the 1990s. The Beckers and the Kuhlkens were among the first families to spirit th revival of the Hill Country wine industry more than two decades ago. Dr. Richard Becker, an endocrinologist who practices in San Antonio, and his wife, Bunny, had no background in wine when they planted their first vines in 1992—other than the fact they enjoyed drinking it. They we e advised to keep their operation small: “No one’s interested in wines from Texas,” they were told. Yet from their first harvest in 1995, which yielde only enough grapes to make 2,500 cases of wine, the winery has grown to be the third-largest in Texas, with an annual production of 120,000 cases. The Beckers crafted what they like to drink, focusing on Bordeaux and Rhone varietals including an award-winning 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve and 2016 Reserve Merlot, as well as Viognier—Dr. Becker’s favorite white and one of their best sellers. “It’s the Beckers’ attention to detail in the winemaking and growing processes that makes their wines stand out,” says Nichole Bendele, the winery’s public relations and tasting room coordinator, “and the fact that they don’t cut corners.” Scattered around Becker’s limestone winery building are 56 acres of vineyards and three acres of lavender that make for a photogenic visit in early summer.

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For a memorable breakfast, head to this little bakery where chef/owner Rebecca Rather turns out scrumptious morning fare including friedto-order beignets and organic eggs folded into freshly baked croissants.

America’s largest working wildflower farm is the place to be in early spring, when the fields burst into bloom with vivid bluebonnets, the Texas State flower, and the scarlet spikes of Indian paintbrush.

A spa, a bistro, and landscaped gardens add to the appeal of the Herb Farm, where a clutch of 14 comfy cottages—each with an inviting front porch—recall the city’s historic Sunday Houses.

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Alsatian flammkuchen and duck schnitzel with spätzle will give you a signature taste of the carefully crafted farm-totable cuisine at Otto’s.

Both Becker Vineyards and Pedernales Cellars lie along this 45-mile wine trail, which runs from Fredericksburg to Johnson City.

316 E Austin St, Fredericksburg; (830) 3073336, ottosfbg.com

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Located in the Bell Mountain AVA nearby, Kuhlken Vineyards followed Becker in 1995. Former IBM computer programmers who met while working on NASA’s Apollo 11 project, Larry and Jeannine Kuhlken retired in Fredericksburg to start a vineyard. In 2006, the couple’s children, Julie and David, left their respective jobs to complement the vineyard with a winery. They set Pedernales Cellars in the Hill Country AVA, naming it for the lovely river valley the winery overlooks. With Julie managing the tasting room, wine club, and events, and David as the winemaker, they produce 15,000 cases of handcrafted, small-lot wines a year from varietals that thrive in the Hill Country. About half of what they grow is Tempranillo, the backbone of their family reserve wines. “Dave focuses on the structure and finish,” note Julie, “and that was a shift in winemaking in both Texas and the Hill Country.” When Pedernales opened, her brother refused to make a sweet red, preferring to specialize in dry, old-world-style wine. Their 2012 Viognier Reserve took top honors at the Lyon International Wine Competition in France. Back in town, evidence of Fredericksburg’s German heritage appears everywhere, from downtown’s brick-paved Marktplatz (Market Square) to the biergartens that dot the 3.5-mile stretch of Main Street (Hauptstrasse). The site of seasonal festivals and farmers markets, the Marktplatz holds a replica of the eight-sided Vereins Kirche (“society church” in German), originally constructed in 1847 to serve as a church, town hall, schoolhouse, and fort for settlers. Just steps away, the Maibaum (Maypole) displays eight levels of whimsical figu es that limn the town’s frontier history. The Pioneer Museum, two blocks west, marks the original settlement and holds a collection of nineteenth-century structures that illustrate how the early Germans lived on their new land. Buildings include a Sunday House, a one-room dwelling German farmers built as a place to stay in town during weekend trips to Fredericksburg to attend church. More recent history is preserved downtown at the National Museum of the Pacific ar, the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to the Pacific Theater in orld War II. At day’s end, whether you spend it tasting wine, immersing yourself in history, or browsing Main Street’s many fine shops, celebrate your vinicultura vacation in town with a marvelous German-accented meal and a bottle of Hill Country wine. SEPTEMBER 2019 / 51

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ising above the rolling hills of Bristol, where Main Street literally divides the town between Tennessee and Virginia, rests the recently renovated Bristol Hotel. Justifiabl landing on the USA Today 10Best list for Best New Hotels in 2019, this boutique redesign offers a cool, inviting twist to its Appalachian setting, greeting travelers with a hip, modern interior and all the comforts of a four-star retreat. As a city landmark—the Classical Revival–style hotel was erected in 1925 by the nephew of R.J. Reynolds—the building evolved over time into professional office spaces. But last October sa the property return to its roots as an iconic lodging destination. The enchanting 65-room hotel has such a wide offering of compelling features, you might have trouble tearing yourself away. Rooms and suites are luxe and welcoming, with comfortable

Appalachian Dream Take to the hills of Virginia at boutique stayaway The Bristol Hotel / by Libby McMillan Hen son

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Top of the Line: Tucked away in the hills of Virginia, within sight of the Tennessee border, the newly updated Bristol Hotel shines as a city landmark.

beds, tech-friendly plugs, high-end bathrooms, and remarkable views. They’re also petfriendly for fur buddies under 40 pounds, each of whom gets its very own turn-down service. The handsome lobby’s soaring ceiling crowns delightfully modern lounge areas, accented with glimmering chandeliers, while rooftop bar Lumac sports craft cocktails and light bites with sumptuous views of the Appalachians Mountains. Early in the evening we take advantage of the rooftop, where Lumac’s blackberry Manhattan steals the show. Curiosity then drives us into a stylish elevator for a trip down to Vivian’s Table. The vibe changes from sleek modern to industrial-chic hangout when we step into the Southern-style restaurant and bar, accented with exposed brick walls and lofty ceilings. A massive bookcase holds artful tomes carved of wood; leather straps anchor the room’s banquette seating. We learn later that leather accents within Vivian’s Table were inspired by Bristol’s booming leather industry in the early twentieth century. Friday night acoustic guitar stylings and vocals waft through the bar courtesy of a local duo; coupled with deviled eggs and another craft cocktail, it makes for a blissful evening.

While a stay at the updated hotel is reason enough to point your car north, the city itself shines with opportunity. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum, adjacent to the hotel, shares the story of The Bristol Sessions, a seminal set of 1927 recordings nicknamed “the Big Bang of country music.” Downtown also holds a plethora of antique stores, and there are several breweries in the area, including the headquarters of Yee-Haw Brewing Company. Nearby, South Holston Lake is one of Tennessee’s largest. Adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest, its stunning mountain scenery and reputation as a fly- an bass-fishing paradise lu es anglers from across the East. Countless trophy trout have come from the South Holston River and nearby streams. Though the river’s North Fork is renowned for bass fishing, it also appeal to paddling and tubing enthusiasts. If you’d like to visit one of NASCAR’s most thrilling tracks, book The Bristol Hotel early for the annual NASCAR Cup Series race in April, or the night race in August—both are run at the beloved Bristol Motor Speedway. Whatever your adventure preference, this charming town and its brand-new hotel hotspot provide a truly elegant mountain escape. The Bristol Hotel, 510 Birthplace of Country Music Way, Bristol, VA; (276) 696-3535, bristolhotelva.com

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The cities of Doha and Muscat offer the new and ancient traditions of an often misunderstood region / by John Jeter

raveler or tourist. Travelers go to a destination that’s familiar. Tourists slide through museum treasures and Instagram-worthy sights. So it is with Doha in Qatar, to which you travel, and Muscat in Oman, where you tour. The Arabian Peninsula countries are separated by the flashy United Arab Emirates—and a world of historical and cultural differences. Doha has little of either: a gleamy, new pop-up city awash in cash. Muscat is an ancient maritime port docked in the Third World. Doha is an Oz-like Dubai wannabe whose national bird is a construction crane. Multi-zillion-dollar glass towers rise out of near-manic blueprints from twenty-first-century a chitects.

Qatar’s nouveau-riche wealth is otherworldly. Take The Pearl, a $15 billion development on an artificial island dotted with Maserati, Bentley Rolls Royce, and Lamborghini dealerships. Small wonder the nation—using labor under unmentioned human-rights conditions—is building an entirely new metro system and eight stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. Even Muscat’s air tastes old. Sixteenth-century Portuguese fortresses loom over the long stretch of city smushed between the crenelated volcanic AlHajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman. Buildings that line the Corniche, the city’s seaside promenade, appear to be at least a century old, almost all of them white and no taller than four stories. Their shop signs in the gorgeous calligraphy of Arabic offer few English translations. Then you come to the marketplace in each city, the traditional souk— and the entire script is flipped Doha’s Souk Waqif brims with antiquity, founded in the 1800s, though it was renovated in 2006. Inhale the perfumes of cardamom, frankincense, and nutmeg. Stop by the Falcon Souk to add to your hunting menagerie, though one of these majestic bad boys, some with eye coverings and others chewing tasty entrails, will set you back a sweet $275,000. Visit the Camel Souk. Buy earrings of actual pearl, the country’s original revenue source, and the shopkeeper will prove their authenticity with a Bic lighter. With its cobblestone warrens, romantic yellow lighting and old-stone buildings, the souk is packed in the cooler evenings, where summertime temps can soar to 122 degrees. The crowd appears mostly homegrown, lots of families. You see women in black abayas, hejabs, or niqabs, or wearing jeans and T-shirts, same as men, who may choose a kaffiye headdress and ankle-length thawb—the bleach-white robe that’s impossible to imagine for someone whose own traditional wardrobe features streaks of today’s lunch.

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Dual Attraction: The Middle Eastern cities of Muscat (opposite left and center) and Doha (above right) showcase contrasting sides of the same centuries-old coin.

Turn next to Muscat’s souk. Souk Muttrah sits across the Corniche, the curving seaside promenade, from the Omani Sultan’s ships, one as big as a cruise liner, the other the size of a Navy frigate. In the faster-paced market, inconspicuous behind seafront buildings, alleys are chock-full of tourists and tchotchkes. You want postcards, refrigerator magnets, and highball coasters that look like Oriental carpets with “Oman” lettering? They’ve got all that. Want a break from the language barrier that’s more intense here than in Doha? You’ll chat up a group of Texans on a guided tour. Doha is where you dine on Brazilian churrascaria, platefuls of multiple types of meat carved tableside, or sup a fine Italian meal, or tuck into a Japanese-ish dinne . Alcohol, banned under Islam, nevertheless pours in the swank hotels for fat-wallet visitors and foreign business folk. Muscat is where you hop the No. 1 bus in an ancient neighborhood where your hosts, a lovely Iranian family, offer a spartan Airbnb room. Your windows open to a thin alley across from a mosque whose megaphone blasts you awake with the pre-sunrise call to prayer, broadcast live. Doha is where you learn the local culture, such as it is, from cab drivers who come here from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Kenya, and beyond to work eight, maybe ten, months and send their meager earnings back home. Only 300,000 of Qatar’s 3 million residents are natives. Muscat is where you experience more Islamic culture and hear more of the floral, lyrica language. Where you offer your place on the bus to a woman in traditional garb and the robed man in the adjacent seat jumps away from her like somebody set him on fi e. Doha and Muscat, one brand-spanking new and one ancient, familiar and exotic, a polyglot of natives and expats, remarkably safe and clean—a mishmash of glaring distinctions. Inshallah (“God willing”), as they say here, you’ll visit here, one of the world’s most misunderstood regions. Come to Doha for the money and the pearls, to Muscat for its dates—the chronological kind and the sweet-fruit ones. Then you get to be traveler and tourist in a single journey. SEPTEMBER 2019 / 57

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“TCHEERS” FOR TCHAIKOVSKY!

The Greenville Symphony Orchestra opens its 72nd concert season in spectacular style with two amazing orchestral hits by one of the greatest composers, Pyotr Tchaikovsky! Pianist Do-Hyun Kim makes his Greenville debut with his resplendent rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and the GSO finishes the concert in dramatic fashion with one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular and enduring works, his Fifth Symphony.

September 21 at 8:00 PM September 22 at 3:00 PM Edvard Tchivzhel, Conductor Do-Hyun Kim, Piano The Peace Center For tickets, call

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Tucked away just half an hour past Travelers Rest, this hidden gem is rarely crowded, but ideal for a tough hike and a gorgeous view without the long drive. The 1.7 miles to the top are almost completely uphill, so by the time you reach the falls, you’ll feel you’ve gotten your daily workout in. Take your time wading in the water under the falls and enjoy its refreshing mist. // PARK In front of the trailhead sign or alongside the road at Falls Creek Falls Road, Marietta, SC. // HIKE Simply start at the trailhead on Falls Creek Falls Road, and follow the challenging 1.7 miles to the waterfall.

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Art Mavens The Campbell Collective puts an approachable, twenty-first-century spin on collecting art / by Andrew Huang // por trait by Eli Warren

imple questions often have complex answers. What is happiness? What do you want to be when you grow up? Or how about this one: How do you start collecting art? That’s where The Campbell Collective comes in. You’re no doubt familiar with the namesake Campbells behind this enterprise. Marquin Campbell has been a practicing artist in Greenville for the better part of the last decade, while Amanda Louise Campbell is an interior designer whose tastes embrace a maximalist approach to color and patterns. (And, no, they are not related.) Marquin and Amanda have combined their areas of expertise into The Campbell Collective, an Instagram-based art gallery. “In working with clients, I’ve been able to see art bring such joy and personality into homes,” says Amanda. “But it does always seem like a daunting task to people. They don’t know how to start.” That led to the concept behind The Campbell Collective, one that’s embodied by the orange slices in their Instagram avatar. “Throughout the

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Social Work: Combining their respective talents in interior design and studio art, Amanda Louise Campbell (above left) and Marquin Campbell (above right) have created an Instagram-based gallery called The Campbell Collective to make collecting art more accessible.

history of art, citrus fruits have been associated with high status,” explains Amanda. With those slices of orange, the collective is making a statement: art doesn’t have to be elitist. Anyone can have a slice of luxury. For the Campbells, that begins with removing some of the technical barriers to collecting art. Take their use of Instagram, for instance. Instead of needing to visit a brick-and-mortar gallery to view artwork, all of the artists and pieces represented by The Campbell Collective are available to anyone with a smartphone. There’s also the financial component. “We have a very approachable price point,” says Marquin. “About two-thirds of the work is under $500. That’s a lot of money, but for purchasing art, it’s an easier pill to swallow. We also decided on doing just five sizes for ready-made frames. That way, you can go to Ikea or Target or a finer frame shop, frame it, and pop it on your wall.” While making it easier to acquire art, Marquin and Amanda are

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also keen to make sure the work you find at The Campbell Collective is worth acquiring. “We’re really looking for a unique perspective so we can create an aesthetic that’s truly unique to us,” says Marquin. To do that, they’re working with artists to create work exclusive to The Campbell Collective. “We put together this idea of just showing works on paper. A lot of the artists we work with don’t normally create on paper, so this pushes them out of their box and allows them to create something new for us.” But ultimately, the biggest benefit the Campbells provide is their collective taste. “We’ve worked hard to curate a collection of complementary pieces that work well together,” says Amanda. “We’ve tried to take the guesswork out of how to make art fit in your home, and if people have worked with us or trust our taste, then they can know we’ve put our stamp of approval on whoever we’re showing.” Find The Campbell Collective on Instagram at @thecampbellcollective, or visit their website for additional inspiration: campbellcollective.co.

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HEAD TURNER (top to bottom): Handcrafted necklaces with natural wood, glass beads, and leather cords from Spectrum. Marie Oliver wrap dress in fern from Monkee’s of the West End.

Craft Cocktail: Ten years ago, a trio of creative-forward ladies launched what would become one of the Southeast’s most successful craft shows. Lib Ramos, Jen Moreau, and Erin Godbey have nurtured and showcased artists from all over, including jewelry designer Spectrum. Find their eclectic handcrafted baubles this month at Indie Craft Parade, now at Furman University’s Timmons Arena, September 13–15.

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ouses don’t make neighborhoods—neighbors make neighborhoods. And with the recent technology of communityforward apps like Nextdoor, we now have a virtual neighborhood bulletin board to connect with those around us, whether to announce, request, or share information about events, concerns, recommendations, items for sale, etc. It’s akin to having a neighborhood group Facebook page. I’ve found that Nextdoor posts can be a source of great entertainment. Among my favorite comments in my neighborhood include prolific suggestions egarding a mock “McDaniel Avenue Bunker Decorating Contest” in response to the city’s installation of traffic-calming curb bumpouts along the st eet. All in good fun, the lighthearted suggestions exhibit plenty of creativity. While Nextdoor has made communication easier (and reconnected many a lost pet with a frantic owner), I have been surprised (in a bad way) at the level of vitriol some comments express. An innocent remark can solicit rude and antagonistic responses. Often a simple request for a recommendation will result in scathing attacks to someone’s professional reputation. Bless your hearts, people. Don’t you realize that you are talking to

your neighbors? Plus, everyone in the neighborhood is in essence listening in to your conversation, not to mention that they know where you live. So, unlike a bad Yelp or Trip Advisor review, you have no anonymity when you post. Wisdom says be careful of words spoken, which may later be regretted. Being a good neighbor is all about embracing common courtesy. A good neighbor is friendly and will offer a smile and cheerful greeting when you meet in the hallway or on the street. Trustworthiness is another valuable trait for a good neighbor, ranking right up there with being quiet and respectful. Seems pretty straightforward—to attain “good neighbor” status and to avoid the “bad neighbor” moniker, you need only remember and follow the Golden Rule. Treat your neighbors how you would like to be treated. Be nice, keep your yard clean—and think before you post on your neighborhood app or Facebook page. No discussion of neighborhoods would be complete without some wisdom from Mr. Rogers. “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” I’m here if you need me. Until then, y’all behave.

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Fishing Lure While on a trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, The Man discovers joys beyond the art of the catch

hen my friend Kevin called to fill me in on the details of Colorado fly-fishing trip he’d planned for us, he was absolute giddy. “Bro, this is going to be the best trip ever. I mean it, dude, it’s going to be amazing.” I’ve known Kevin for three years, and we have almost nothing in common. In addition to his proclivity for using words like bro and dude, he is also obsessed with talking about football. Not just teams and scores, which I can occasionally follow, but about injury reports and drafts and trades. When he gets going down that road, I just smile and nod, the same way I do when I’m at a garage and the mechanic is explaining why my “check engine” light is on. But despite our differences, Kevin and I get along swimmingly, and I wasn’t at all worried about spending three days with him in Steamboat Springs. My concern was the fact that we would be spending most of the daylight hours trying to catch fish. I had only been fly fishing o before, and for what was essentially a thirty-minute photo op. During that experience, instead of focusing on the mechanics of fishing, I wa preoccupied with swatting mosquitos and imagining a disastrous scenario in which I slip on a moss-covered rock and my waders fill with wate , sending me down the river where my lifeless body is found hours later by the fishing and game service. So I eally wasn’t completely on board with Kevin’s “amazing” prognosis. A couple of weeks after Kevin’s call, I found myself standing kneedeep in the Elk River next to a seasoned guide named Pat. We were on a private stretch of the river reserved for the exclusive use of the guide

service and its customers. Kevin and another guide were a half-mile upstream. It didn’t take me long to realize that Pat’s job was not to teach people the intricacies of fly fishing but rather to ens e they caught as many fish as possible. As I stood in the river with my hands by my side Pat would robotically prepare the rod, hand it to me, then tell me exactly where to try to land the fly. When I couldn’t come close to the spot Pa indicated, he would cast the line himself then pass the rod back to me. When I caught a fish, Pat would emove the hook, hold the glistening prize up in front of me so I could take a selfie then elease the fish bac into the river. After thirty minutes I had caught so many trout I started to believe that they were employed by the local Chamber of Commerce. But it seemed silly to me to catch a delicious trout only to release it back into the river. It reminded me of those people at wine tastings who take a sip, slosh it around, then spit it into a bucket. “I honestly don’t care about catching any fish,” I finally said to Pat. At first he seemed confus but then a look of relief came over his face. “You know,” he said, “a good day fishing has little to do with catching fish.” For the est of the day Pat and I mostly forgot about overly cooperative trout and instead enjoyed the breathtaking scenery while discussing books, history, philosophy, and the mysteries of the universe. When the shadows grew long, we trudged back upstream towards the outfitters building. The river was shimmerin under the pink sky and occasionally a trout would rise up to snap a bug off the surface of the water—a bug unattached to a hook and a line and a reluctant fishe man who was having an amazing day.

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Comic Relief Longtime comic book aficionado Terry Barr reminisces on the ups and downs of the collector’s life / by Terry Barr // illustration by Timothy Banks

am, and have been since age six, a comic book junkie. I say “junkie” because I’ve tried on several occasions to wean myself from superheroes and their variant kind. I’ve gone cold turkey, but then, just when I think I’m clean, I’ll rediscover something new. Like how the American South is featured in numerous titles, from Harrow County, to Redneck, God’s Country, and my personal favorite, Southern Bastards. These books focus on the ways of life in the Southland: some mean, some dirty, and some ennobling. I teach some of these titles in my Southern Pop Culture class at Presbyterian College. Today I’m waiting to interview the manager of Borderlands, the comic book store situated in a strip mall on Laurens Road. I’ve been a customer for over twenty years, dating back to its former incarnation, Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find. Borderlands is heavily

stocked with models of all sorts, hosting all types of gaming fests, particularly on Thursday nights. Mark Larimer, the store manager, rushes in, apologizing. He’s been at Woodmont High, delivering books and stocking the school library’s graphic novel collection. I think for a moment of how we used to hide our comics in our school desks; how, in fact, I saw my first Batman comic in Miss Pearson’s second grade class, snuck in by a boy named Alan Crawford. He even let me take it home to keep. Comic books are taught in secondary and higher education today, while back in the 1950s they were accused of seducing our innocent youth. I teach the graphic novels Maus, Fun Home, The Dark Knight, and V For Vendetta in college classes, as well. “Oh yeah, Batman is still number one, Spider-Man a close second. I think it’s the basic story, his origin story,” Mark says, who

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Zero to Hero:

Writer Terry Barr has collected comic books on and off since childhood, often wrestling with whether they are worth the investment.

For 12 cents, my life could be transformed. My mother actually bribed me into attending church confirmation class by taking me to the comics store beforehand. celebrates his eightieth birthday this year. “Bruce Wayne sees his parents murdered, and instead of letting that reality crush him, he turns this horror into a lifelong crusade to not only overcome his own hurt, but to feel something positive by defending other victims. Unlike Superman, Batman is mortal and despite everything else, we can relate to him. Just like teenagers could relate to high school student Peter Parker.” Borderlands has been owned for the past seven years by Rob Young. Both Rob and Mark were customers long before the opportunity to own and manage the store arose. And they’ve made innovations to the business, and there are collectibles, too. Rare titles. One that caught my eye is Batman Comics #61, from 1950. It’s in good condition, selling for $600. The story concerns Batman’s building a new Batplane. I promise my wife I’m not interested in buying it (but I am). I know I shouldn’t, but I place value on objects. I buy into market prices, seller demands. I acquire things because I think they might be worth something to my daughters one day. I once spent $50 on a Spider-Man comic book, the one where the Green Goblin kills Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man’s true love. It has a blue-ink marking on the cover and so can never be in Mint, near Mint, or any CBG-graded system. I have no idea whether it will be worth what I paid to anyone. But I have it, and sometimes I pull it out of its bag and board and think about the time when I could have bought it for 12 cents. If I could have one redo in life, I would give my father, who passed away nineteen years ago, the chance to reclaim his comic book collection, dating back to the late 1930s. Of course I never saw this collection, so all I have is his word. And I have no evidence that my father would have lied; to my memory, he never lied to me (he might have kept some truths to himself, but that’s a different matter). So when he said that he had the very first issue of Action Comics and Detective Comics #27 (introducing Batman), I never doubted him. He had others, too. He collected them all. Oh my God, the comics this man had.

My father also played the clarinet. His icons were Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw. When Dad was eighteen he was drafted, like most other able bodies of his gender and generation, into America’s war against fascism, a war comic book creators had engaged in their stories months before Pearl Harbor was bombed. While Dad was defending his country in Patton’s Third Army, his mother hocked his clarinet for gambling money. Maybe he also had the issue of Captain America where Cap punches Hitler on the full-color cover several months before Hitler declared war on us. We’ll never know, though, because my grandmother also threw out, or perhaps sold, his comic books. You can look up what these comic books are worth today. I don’t have the heart to do so. This year Batman turns eighty, the eightieth anniversary of Detective Comics #27. In April, the 1000th issue of Detective rolled off the presses. I reserved two copies for myself and for my brother at Borderlands. Selfishly I grabbed the cover drawn by comics’ legend Jim Steranko, cover sporting the 1960s Detective logo. I got another for my brother that looked like a 1950s vintage Detective. I thought I was late in reserving copies and halfway expected the Borderlands staff to say, “Sorry, you’ll have to wait for a second printing because the demand was too strong.” Yet when I entered the store, they had scores of the issue, with eight variant covers. On the day I interview Mark, I decide to get my son-in-law a copy, too, but the display stand is empty. The rush must have been late, but thorough. I check the regular stacks, and there they are—at least fift copies ready for sale. I find a Golden Age variant. I pay $10 for eac copy. Perhaps one day they’ll command half that much. Still, I have something that I love. I don’t know if I’ll ever stop collecting comics. Maybe it’s that I remember the boyhood thrill of going to our local newsstand on Saturday and hoping the latest Detective or Batman would be there. For 12 cents, my life could be transformed. My mother actually bribed me into attending church confi mation class by taking me to the comics store beforehand. Or maybe I want to relive my youth and like Bruce Wayne, overcome a childhood horror. I once had around 300 comics, dating to the early 1960s. I had the first Spider-Man annual, featuring The Sinister Six. My mother insisted that I store them in the finished oom of our basement. They sat in a big cardboard box, and occasionally, I would bring them upstairs and lay them out on our den floo , end to end—until fifth grade, when, upon eturning from school, I stood paralyzed as my mother told me about an overflowing toilet in th finished basement oom. A flood of sewage. A soiled comic boo collection that was summarily dumped in the alley behind our house. I took my mother’s word, and cannot remember checking to see if any of the comics were salvageable. I trusted my mother—mothers never junk their son’s treasures, right? Today, I’ve almost completed replicating my former collection. My oldest titles are Detective #327, from 1964 and Batman #154, from 1963. And after years of abandoning Batman, I’ve re-subscribed to Detective. I’ll be collecting it from Borderlands every four weeks or so. And please, don’t say anything to my wife. I doubt she’ll understand. SEPTEMBER 2019 / 77

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Fare Game: Seasonal ingredients take top billing on Chef Adam Cooke’s menu at Topsoil Kitchen & Market.

Seeds of Change Topsoil Kitchen & Market comes to the heart of Travelers Rest with culinary talent

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Homegrown Hit Topsoil Kitchen & Market delivers all-day eats from the ground up / by Ashley Warlick // photography by Paul Mehaffey

t’s kind of like when Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker got together to form Cream, or when Bob Dylan made Nashville Skyline with Johnny Cash. The cluster of talented people behind Topsoil Kitchen & Market, the new venture in TR’s historic Williams Hardware Store, is working on a sure-fi e hit. Patrick McInerney, co-owner of Due South Coffee Roasters, and Wendy Lynam, of Swamp Rabbit Inn, have partnered with Chef Adam Cooke, formerly of Blackberry Farm and Restaurant 17, to bring a farm-based, fresh-baked,

elegantly complete food outlet to their community. There will be breakfast and lunch, every day—a veggie-forward menu with lots of locally sourced goodness. And yes, there will be specialty coffee in spades, but also a daily bread program, with old-world style loaves coming out of the oven just as the restaurant transitions to its evening alter-ego wine bar, with an interesting by-the-glass list and snacks until 8 p.m. There will be brunch on weekends, and take-home soups, spreads, and locally grown produce and proteins in the market. Someday, dinner service. In essence, everything a food-loving person needs. So how does a supergroup like this come to be? Patrick laughs. It seems easy, fluid. “One thing led to anothe ,” he says. He and Adam worked together on a fresh menu when Due South made the move to Hampton Station. They got to talking bigger plans and started a pop-up supper club. Wendy

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Table Service: Chef Adam Cooke (above right) teams up with Patrick McInerney (co-owner of Due South Coffee Roasters) and Wendy Lynam (owner of Swamp Rabbit Inn) to deliver farm-grown and locally sourced foods at Topsoil Kitchen & Market.

was a regular at the supper club, and would stick around afterwards, washing dishes, talking even bigger plans. The next thing you know . . . Much of this collaboration is rooted in Topsoil Farm, started last year on Swamp Rabbit Inn’s property, now home to four goats, three pigs, 65 chickens, and 22 rows of chef-selected vegetables—all of which will influence what’s on the plate an available in the market. For Adam, this kind of connection to where food comes from is part of his creative drive. The history of the building itself is also clearly an inspiration. Patrick shows off an old photo from a winter 1970 edition of the Greenville News, a young woman warming her miniskirt-bare legs by the cast-iron potbellied stove at Williams Hardware. Topsoil has kept the same store counter for the market, the same open bare beams and old shelving, sanded the original floors, even pulled remnant tracks from the Swamp Rabbit Railroad to use as footrests for the bar. But the painted cinderblock walls give way to a clean sweep of white marble at the kitchen, and the sweet screened porch overlooking the Swamp Rabbit Trail has doubled in size. The ceiling fans that tick overhead are massive and beautiful, their windmill-ish blades reminding us again of the farm. “We see this as a daily stop for a lot of people,” says Patrick, looking into the belly of the restaurant, and Main Street beyond. Daily, central, on their way home. The pitch is perfect. Topsoil Kitchen & Market, 13 S Main St, Travelers Rest. Open daily, 8am–8pm. SEPTEMBER 2019 / 91

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fter you order the Garlic Shrimp Combo Plate, grab a pile of napkins. You will need them—all of them. Once the food arrives and you crack open the Styrofoam clamshell releasing a cloud of steam, you’ll see why: giant Lowcountry shrimp, red potatoes, hardboiled eggs, and corn on the cob glisten with a signature garlic-parsley butter sauce. Like in a typical Lowcountry boil, the steamed shrimp arrive tails-on and have to be peeled. The melted butter sauce, a departure from the traditional version, makes this work even messier—but also more delicious. “I wanted to give a Beaufort classic a new twist, so I started experimenting with butter,” explains Greg Brantley, the owner of The Seafood Spot. Of course, there’s not much that garlic and butter can’t make better. Not that the fresh, authentic Lowcountry seafood Brantley serves up at The Seafood Spot needs improving. It’s the opposite, actually. When Brantley and his wife, Kenisha, moved to the Upstate following their daughters off to college, they felt the region’s seafood options were lacking. “There was nobody frying or steaming fresh fish like we do in Beaufort,” Brantley says. “I saw there was a great need for it around here.” An Army veteran and a former sales manager, Brantley is not one to waste time. He and Kenisha opened The Seafood Spot in late May 2018, bringing his family recipes and seafood traditions to Greenville. Their restaurant is tucked into a small strip mall

Moveable Feast: All of The Seafood Spot’s entrées come plated in takeout containers, so you’re free to dine in the restaurant or pack your Lowcountry seafood along for the ride.

just off Laurens Road—if you weren’t looking for it, you might not find it. But plenty of people have found it. The restaurant stays hopping with people picking up fried fish sandwiches, fried shrimp baskets, Lowcountry crab rice, and the garlic combo shrimp and crab plates that have made Brantley’s place a local favorite. Brantley sources his seafood from the coast: Beaufort, of course, as well as North Carolina. He’s confident that when fish is good and fresh, it doesn’t take much to make it shine. His Lowcountry traditions—quality seafood, light breading, simple seasoning—are ringing true here in the Upstate, offering an authentic taste of the Carolina coast. But the real secret to his cooking isn’t something you can pull from the ocean: “When you cook with love, it’s going to turn out good every time,” says Brantley. The Seafood Spot, 219 W Antrim Dr, Greenville; (864) 520-2010, theseafoodspotupstate.com

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hat was British rapper M.I.A. imagining when she recorded “Paper Planes” in 2007? Probably not that her incredibly catchy song would inspire the creation of a bright, boozy cocktail bearing the same name. All good cocktails have an origin story, and the Paper Plane’s goes like this: revered New York City bartender Sam Ross was jamming to M.I.A. when he invented the drink, a four-ingredient cocktail of equal parts. Shaken and strained into a coupe glass, the cocktail walks the tightrope between bitter and sweet, achieving the perfect balance that earns drinks a spot in the canon. The magic ratio here is threefourths—¾-ounces each of Aperol, bourbon, lemon juice, and Nonino Quintessentia, an Italian amaro that lends herbal, bitter notes. Shortly after he christened it in 2007, Sam Ross’s jam session took off, quickly claiming a spot on cocktail menus and behind bars round the globe. The Paper Plane is straight-up delicious and very drinkable. Like the two classic cocktails it references— the whiskey sour and The Last Word—the Paper Plane somehow achieves more than the sum of its parts. It goes down easy. It doesn’t come with a garnish because it doesn’t need one (unless you’d like to fashion a small paper plane to the side of the glass). It is bound to lift your spirits.

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THE BASICS TRES LECHES Deciding which cheese to buy can be overwhelming. Start with a foundation of three different types: one made of cow’s milk, one of sheep’s milk, one of goat’s milk. From there, you’ll want to mix textures and years of age.

good cheese board serves every purpose, fits every occasion. Impromptu celebration? Nothing in the fridge? Excuse to gather with friends? The cheese board can do it all. Now that we are downshifting from summer to early fall, the nights are cooler and the days more hectic. Don’t waste a minute of this brief, golden season with cooking; instead, lay out a beautiful spread, open some wine, and text your friends. After all, the start of every good cheese board is the people around it.

WARM UP Lots of people make the mistake of serving cheese too cold. Take your cheese and cured meats out of the refrigerator an hour before serving to enjoy the flavors at their fullest. PEAK SEASON Your

cheeseboard shouldn’t look the same year-round. You’re eating food mostly unadorned, so show off the very best of the season. For early fall in the South, that means loading up your board with figs, grapes, pecans, carrots, and apples. FIND BALANCE Think of

your cheeseboard as a kaleidoscope: every bite is different. Aim for a mix of flavors (sweet, salty, tangy, savory, nutty, briny) and textures (creamy, crunchy, crumbly, smooth). And don’t forget the pickles! Pickles add the zing every spread needs.

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upgrade turns plain goat cheese into one of the hottest items on your board. Spread fresh chèvre into a small bowl, drizzle the best local honey you can find over the top, and finish with freshcracked pepper.

WARM UP Stock up on various crackers, yes, but grilled bread will disappear faster than you think possible. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet and add slices of baguette. Pan-fry until golden brown and crunchy on both sides. Finish with salt, and pile onto your board. PRETTY IN PINK Quick-pickled shallots add an unparalleled pop of color and flavor to your spread. To make, fill a jar with two large shallots, thinly sliced. Combine ½-cup of apple cider vinegar, ¼-cup water, 1 Tbs. sugar, and 1 Tbs. kosher salt in a saucepan and simmer until sugar dissolves. Pour mixture over shallots, seal jar, and refrigerate until ready to use. HEAT WAVE Transform typical

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DINING AMERICAN ADAMS BISTRO

The Adams family opened their bistro’s doors in February 2008 and have been serving up flair and flavor ever since. Expect classics li a burger with a chargrilled certified Angus bee patty, as well as out-of-the-box picks like the Jack Daniel’s Pork Chop, charbroiled in a sweet and tangy Jack Daniel BBQ glaze. Be sure to visit the outdoor patio during the warmer months—weather permitting of course. $-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 221 Pelham Rd, #100. (864) 370-8055, adams-bistro.com

THE ANCHORAGE

With a focus on local produce, Chef Greg McPhee’s globally influenced menu changes almost weekly. A hoard of fresh harvest arrives daily from area growers, like Horseshoe Farm in Travelers Rest, which informs McPhee’s creative dishes. Sample the summer squash with red mole and salsa verde, then branch out with the Brasstown Beef flat i on with Daikon kim chi and flowering broccoli. The “For the Table” option offers house-made charcuterie, Blue Ridge Creamery cheese, Bake Room bread, and pickled veg. Don’t miss its stellar cocktail program at the gorgeous bar upstairs. $$-$$$, D, SBR. Closed Mon–Tues. 586 Perry Ave. (864) 219-3082, theanchoragerestaurant.com

AUGUSTA GRILL

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

Closed Sunday & Monday. 1818 Augusta St. (864) 242-0316, augustagrill.com BACON BROS. PUBLIC HOUSE

You might think you know what meat lover’s heaven looks like, but if you show up at Chef Anthony Gray’s gastropub, you’ll know for sure. From a board of house-cured, smoked, and dried meats, to a glass-walled curing room display, there’s no shortage of mouthwatering selections. The drink menu mirrors the food, featuring whiskeys, bourbons, bacon-infused liquors, and even smoked sorghum syrup.

Guide BARS, CAFÉS & RESTAURANTS

BRICK STREET CAFÉ

FORK AND PLOUGH

(Thurs–Sat). Closed Sun–Mon. 315 Augusta St. (864) 421-0111, brickstreetcafe.com

North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com

THE BURROW

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

You’ll likely have to loosen your belt after chowing down at this Augusta Street mainstay that serves all the comforts of home. Try mom’s spaghetti, Miss Sara’s crab cakes, or the signature fried shrimp with sweet potato fries. But do save room for made-from-scratch sweets like the sweet potato cake, peanut butter cake, and apple pie (available for special-order, too). $$-$$$, L, D

The comfort of a home-cooked meal, plus the ease of an elevated dining experience: the newest restaurant from Josh Beeby of Barley’s and Trappe Door fame does it all. A cozy setting encourages conversation and gathering, while artful dishes and cocktails serve a sense of indulgence. You can’t miss with the chargrilled octopus or the whiskey sour. $$, D, SBR. 2017A

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

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CAROL'S ICE CREAM

HALLS CHOPHOUSE

Another welcome addition to the Village, this ice cream parlor delivers nostalgic favorites in a fun, modern space. Ice cream is spun with liquid nitrogen, giving it an ultra-creamy consistency. Choose your base, add select house-made flavors, and pile on the toppings for the complete experience. You can also sample soft-serve, floats, and the otating specials—treats like crispy golden waffles, ice c eam doughnut sandwiches, and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available. $$, L, D. (Wed–Sun). 1260 Pendleton

The renowned Charleston steakhouse puts down roots along the Reedy River with a selection of wet- or dry-aged steaks (USDA Prime beef flown in from Chicago’s Allen Brothers). Try a Durham Ranch elk loin with root vegetable hash, and don’t miss the lavender French toast at brunch. $$$$, L (Fri–Sat), D, SBR. 550 S Main St. (864) 335-4200, hallschophousegreenville.com

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THE FAREHOUSE

Set in the historic Taylors Mill, The Farehouse imparts a laid-back feel ideal for neighborhood hangs. Begin with a pour from the brewery next door 13 Stripes and dig in to the beerboiled peanuts or burrata salad. House-made pasta comes in various forms, like linguine with shrimp, bacon lardons, smoked cherry tomatoes, zucchini, peas, and a Parmesan cream sauce. Finish with a fun cocktail. $$, L, D (Tues–Sat).

250 Mill St, PW3151, Taylors. (864) 509-6760, thefarehouse.com

Coastal Crust These Neapolitan-style pizza pies are served out of a turquoise ’55 Chevy tow truck, and now in a brick-and-mortar location in the Village of West Greenville. The pies are baked in a wood-fi ed brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the fig & prosciutto pizza—with truffle oil, figs, osciutto, smoked bleu cheese, shredded mozzarella, and hot honey, paired with an arugula salad topped with fig vincotto. $$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (864) 4128501, coastalcrustgreenville.com

$$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 3620 Pelham Rd. (864) 297-6000, baconbrospublichouse.com BLOCKHOUSE

The Augusta Road crowd frequents the dark, cozy dining room here to knock back raw Gulf Coast oysters and happy-hour drink specials after work. An oldie but a goodie— 35 years strong and still kicking—Blockhouse offers a full menu of freshly prepared items including signatures like seafood gumbo and prime rib slow-roasted for eight hours.

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$$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 1619 Augusta Rd. (864) 2324280, blockhouse.net

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HENRY’S SMOKEHOUSE

Though this barbecue joint has since branched out, Henry’s original location has long set the standard. A Greenville institution, the smokehouse specializes in slow-cooking meat in open pits over hickory logs. Sure, there’s more on the menu, but their succulent ribs with beans and slaw will transport you to hog heaven. $, L, D. 240 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 232-7774, henryssmokehouse.com HUSK GREENVILLE

Husk Greenville delivers legendary farm-totable concepts under Chef Jon Buck, who champions Southern fare by resurrecting dishes reminiscent of great-grandma’s kitchen. The ever-evolving menu offers starters—like the crispy pig ear lettuce wraps—then dives into heftier plates like the coal-roasted chicken, sorghum-flour dumplings, and shishito peppers. $$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 722 S Main St, Greenville. (864) 6270404, huskgreenville.com

KITCHEN SYNC

A straight farm-to-table concept and a certified-g een restaurant, Kitchen Sync’s eco-focus extends to its menu, sourced by local farms. Start with the gritz fritz, with Hurricane Creek fried grits, collards, and pepper jam. The banh mi salad comes loaded with fresh veg and rice noodles, topped with pulled pork or tofu, or try the local rib pork chop. $$, L, D. Closed

Sun–Mon. 1609 Laurens Rd, Greenville. (864) 568-8115, facebook.com/ kitchensyncgreenville LARKIN’S ON THE RIVER

Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the she-crab soup, then select an entrée from the day’s offerings—or opt for an aged filet mignon with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Enjoy the river view on the enclosed outdoor patio and the extensive wine list. $$$-$$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D (daily), SBR. 318 S Main St. (864) 467-9777, larkinsontheriver.com

LTO BURGER BAR

Chef Brian Coller has crafted a menu that steers the beefy American staple into unconventional (but totally delicious) territory. Take the Piedmont mullet ’85, with sloppy joe chili, bomb mustard, American cheese, and “phat” onion rings. For you Elvis enthusiasts, the King of Memphis is a hunk of burnin’ love concocted with banana jam, peanut butter, and bacon. $$, L, D. 2451 N Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville. (864) 214-1483, ltoburgerbargvl.com

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

One beautiful Main Street, three small blocks, seven great restaurants. Table 301 is a group of restaurants run by people who truly love food and are dedicated to the highest standards of hospitality. We’ve got your table waiting. Downtown Greenville, SC | 864.232.7007 | www.Table301.com

Founded by three Alabama sons, this new ’cue joint hits the West Stone area with Bama-style barbecue and traditional Southern sides. Grab a seat indoors or out and enjoy a pulled pork platter or the fried catfish, all while cheering on your favorite football team on the flat sc eens. $-$$, L, D,

SBR. 109 W Stone Ave, Suite B (864) 5201740, moesoriginalbbq.com/greenville MONKEY WRENCH SMOKEHOUSE

Monkey Wrench Smokehouse comes by its name honestly, taking up space in a long-standing hardware store in Travelers Rest. This BBQ joint from the folks behind Sidewall Pizza and Rocket Surgery serves everything from ribs, wings, and veggies— all wood-fi ed. Steven Musolf wears the title of head chef and is the mind behind the menu. $$-$$$. D. Closed Monday. 21

N Main St, Travelers Rest. (585) 414-8620, monkeywrenchsmokehouse.com

NOSE DIVE

A Table 301 staple, Nose Dive is city bar meets corner bistro. Beer, wine, and

cocktails at its upstairs bar CRAFTED complement an ambitious menu of urban comfort food—whether it be a seasonal veggie plate, fried chicken and waffles, or customized grits bar at brunch. Located on Main Street between ONE City Plaza and the Peace Center, this gastropub is a downtown hotspot. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 116 S Main St. (864) 373-7300, thenosedive.com

NORTHAMPTON WINE & DINE

Linger in the relaxed atmosphere of Northampton’s wine bar. Choose a bottle from the hundreds for sale, open it for a corkage fee, and enjoy with a selection of cheese or small plate. Or, stay for dinner and select from an ever-changing menu, which includes seafood, beef, and wild game. The outdoor patio is a decidedly relaxing location for a meal or a glass of wine. $$-$$$$, L, D. 211-A E Broad St. (864)

271-3919, northamptonwineanddine.com

OAK HILL CAFÉ

A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail in the restaurant world with chef partner David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-tim dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their Saturday night multi-course tasting, an ode to the creativity of nature’s bounty. $$. B, L.

Mon–Sat. 2510 Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com

OJ’S DINER

OJ’s is not a restaurant. It’s an Upstate institution. The old-school meat-andthree dishes up homestyle favorites on a daily basis, but every weekday comes with specials: lasagna and porkchops on Mondays, turkey and meatloaf Tuesdays, and more. Don’t forget to dig into a mess of sides: the mac ‘n’ cheese tastes the way mama made it and God intended. $, B, L.

Closed Sat–Sun. 907 Pendleton St. (864) 2352539, ojs-diner.com RESTAURANT 17

Restaurant 17 blends contemporary European bistro with Blue Ridge bliss. The menu changes seasonally, but expect dishes from Executive Chef Haydn Shaak (formerly of The Cliffs) like the woodfi ed octopus with pine nut romesco, baby beets, and Georgia olive oil or the Johnny Cake with country style prosciutto. $$$-

$$$$, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest. (864) 516-1254, restaurant17.com RICK ERWIN’S NANTUCKET SEAFOOD

Greenville may be landlocked, but Rick Erwin’s restaurant takes us seaside. Chef Tony Kzaz brings an impressive resume to the seafood table, preparing succulent surfand-turf pairings. Ideal for group dinners or date nights, Nantucket offers both an intimate and entertaining atmosphere. $$-

$$$$, D, SBR. 40 W Broad St. (864) 546-3535, nantucketseafoodgrill.com

RICK ERWIN’S WEST END GRILLE

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

This fashionable restaurant lends a modern, tasty addition to North Main Street. Whenever possible, Roost sources food within a limited distance from producer to consumer; ingredients are often procured from nearby areas in South and North Carolina. In good weather, try to snag a

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spot on the patio overlooking NoMa Square.

$$-$$$, B,L, D, SBR. 220 N Main St. (864) 2982424, roostrestaurant.com SMOKE ON THE WATER

Located in the West End Market, Smoke on the Water has a homey feel, with separate street-side dining and covered patio tables overlooking Pedrick’s Garden. Choose something from the smoker (beer-butt chicken), or sample the scrumptious crab cakes. $-$$$, L, D. 1 Augusta St, Ste 202. (864) 232-9091, saucytavern.com

SOBY’S

Local flavor shines here in entrées like cra cakes with remoulade, sweet corn maque choux, mashed potatoes, and haricot verts. Their selection of 700 wines guarantees the perfect meal complement. Featuring different weekly selections, the Sunday brunch buffet showcases the chefs’ creativity. $$$-$$$$, D, SBR. 207 S

Main St. (864) 232-7007, sobys.com THE STRIP CLUB 104

Whether you’re a red-blooded meat eater or prefer a little pork, the Strip Club has it seared, grilled, basted, or blackened for your pleasure. Keep it simple with the “plain Jane” dish— house-aged Black Angus USDA prime strip—or spice it up with the carpetbagger, a filet migno masterpiece paired with fried oysters, smoked bacon collards, and garlic mashed potatoes. $$$$$$, D (Tues–Sat). 104 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 877-9104, thestripclub104.com

WOODSIDE BISTRO

Down-home comfort food gets a fresh spin at Woodside Bistro, where portobello burgers, wedge salads, pesto chicken sandwiches, and rainbow vegan bowls color the menu. A casual go-to, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all its West Greenville neighbors—whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. With a flavo ful and affordable menu, there is nothing not to love here. $, L. Closed

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

B ARS & BREWERIES 13 STRIPES BREWERY

Providing patrons and patriots alike with a wide porch area and spacious interior bar, 13 Stripes rotates a loaded arsenal of aptlytitled suds—including the Rise & Fight Again IPA and the Sgt. Molly American wheat— and rolls out session beers, IPAs, porters, and other seasonal kegs that pair perfectly with one of 13 Stripes’ “ration plates,” laden with fresh-cut meats and cheeses. Taylors Mill, 250 Mill St, Ste PW 3101, Taylors. (864) 349-1430, 13stripesbrewery.com

BIRDS FLY SOUTH ALE PROJECT

Birds Fly South Ale Project has come home to roost in Hampton Station. Though closed for production Monday through Wednesday, the open-air taproom is the perfect endof-week place to drain a cold glass while noshing on local food truck fare. Expect to find a otating roster, such as the Biggie Mango, Eldorado saison, or the 2 Hop session IPA. Thurs–Sun. 1320 Hampton Ave

Ext. (864) 412-8825, bfsbeer.com BREWERY 85

Named for Greenville’s favorite freeway, this microbrew is attracting outsized attention with its eclectic collection of craft brews. From the crisp GVL IPA to the malty howdy dunkel, Brewery 85 combines Southern style with the best of German brew techniques. Trek to the taproom for their latest lagers; well-mannered kids and canines welcome. 6 Whitlee Ct. (864) 558-0104, brewery85.com THE COMMUNITY TAP

Convenience, expertise, and great atmosphere collide at the Community Tap, Greenville’s neighborhood craft beer and wine shop.

Choose from a wide selection—180 local, national, and international brews—or have a glass from one of the ever-rotating beer and wine taps. 217 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864)

631-2525, thecommunitytap.com

THE EIGHTH STATE BREWING CO.

Housed in the old Claussen Bakery on Augusta, this brewpub is hoppy hour heaven. Expect to find a variety of their craft beers on tap, but branch out with the pub’s select draft cocktails or beer slushies. Live music, local art, and a rotating menu featuring shared plates and charcuterie round out the experience. 400 Augusta St.

Our Accent is Truly Southern Serving Lunch, Brunch and Dinner Private Dining Available

(864) 609-4590, upstatecraftbeer.com FIREFORGE CRAFTED BEER

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

St. (864) 735-0885, fireforge.beer FOXCROFT WINE CO.

Charlotte-based Foxcroft Wine Co. transformed the West End space vacated by Brazwells Pub into a lovely wine bar decorated with warm woods, a barrelvaulted ceiling, and racks of wine. On the menu are tasty flatb eads and truffle fries as well as signature lamb sliders and panseared scallops to pair with a generous list of wines by the glass. $-$$, D (Tues–Sun),

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

The franchise’s West Greenville addition is its newest, rounding out the total to four Upstate watering holes. Growler Haus’s drafts rotate seasonally to bring you the best in local and national brews, so whether you’re a fan of IPAs, pilsners, ciders, pale ales, or wheats, they’ve got a cold one waiting for you. Just remember to throw in a homemade pretzel with beer cheese or a pork belly bao bun in between pints. $-$$, L (Fri–Sat), D (Mon–Sat). Closed Sunday. 12 Lois Ave. (864) 373-9347, growlerhaus.com

HABITAP

Modern atmosphere, friendly service, and curated drinks are just a few of the pluses at this local taphouse. Whether it's the tendollar pizzas on Friday, live patio music, or the chance to crush your friends at cornhole, Habitap is a weekend must-hang. Quench your thirst with one of their countless craft beer selects, or go for a house cocktail. $$, L, D. 1325 Miller Rd. (864)-236-8025, thehabitap.com IRON HILL BREWERY

Hailing from Delaware, this award-winning brewhouse has planted roots in Greenville. The kitchen turns out an ambitious menu, while head brewer Eric Boice curates craft beer selections. Take on evenings with the summer seasonal Clock Out Lager, an American lager with notes of grapefruit and pine. $-$$$, L, D. 741 Haywood Rd. (864) 5687009, ironhillbrewery.com/greenville-sc LIABILITY BREWING CO.

United by a passion for Star Wars and craft brews—there may or may not be a storm trooper mural inside—fun-loving founders Dustin and Terry bring solid staples to the table at Liability Brewing Co. Located in an old electric co. building in the Weststone, this new taproom pours creative flavors with eve funkier names. Sip on a Carl von Cloudwitz, a New England IPA with a crisp finish. Thurs–

Sun. 109 W Stone Ave, Ste D. (864) 920-1599, liabilitybrewing.co

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LIBERTY TAP ROOM BAR & GRILL

Liberty Tap Room Bar & Grill satisfies a both pre–Greenville Drive game watering hole or after-work hangout. Inventive and hearty apps, such as the “Old School” chicken nachos, start things off before the main event of fish ‘n’ chips, the Libert Club, or even a Signature Steak. Gather with friends at the long bar to enjoy one of 72 brews on tap. $-$$$, L, D, SBR. 941 S Main St. (864) 770-7777, libertytaproom.com

MAC’S SPEED SHOP

Across from Liberty Tap Room, Mac’s is for the Harley-set as well as the Greenville Drive crowd, with plenty of brisket, ribs, and beer-can chicken. Try a plate of Tabasco-fried pickles, washed down with one of the 50 craft beers on tap. With outdoor seating, you’ll likely want to lay some rubber on the road to grab your spot.

$-$$$, L, D. 930 S Main St. (864) 239-0286, macspeedshop.com PINEY MOUNTAIN BIKE LOUNGE

Part taproom and part full-service cycle shop, the Piney Mountain Bike Lounge offers the perfect pit stop after a long day of riding the trails. Local craft brews, wine, and cider complement a daily food truck schedule of popular mobile eateries. Kids (and adults) can enjoy the pump track out back. 20 Piney Mountain Rd, Greenville. (864) 603-2453, pineymtb.com QUEST BREWING CO.

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

(864) 272-6232, questbrewing.com SIP WHISKEY & WINE

True to its namesake, this rooftop tasting room is all about liquid refreshment. While the full-service bar offers fine wines an whisky, there’s no better end to an evening than an easy-drinking glass of sangria (or a signature cocktail). SIP’s open-air patio complete with cushioned couches accentuates the laidback atmosphere, and a collection of small plates is a quick answer to an alcohol-induced appetite. $-$$, D. 103

N Main St #400. (864) 552-1916, sipgvl.com SWAMP RABBIT BREWERY & TAPROOM

Located off Main Street in Travelers Rest, this local brewhouse gives you one more reason to cruise (responsibly!) down the Swamp Rabbit. The taproom features classics (try the easy-drinking American pale ale) and fresh brews (the Belgian-style farm ale is a golden dream) as well as food truck visits—a sure favorite to cap off a lazy afternoon. 26 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2424, theswamprabbitbrewery.com

TASTING ROOM TR

Wind down on the weekend at this combination gourmet wine shop, beer tap, and sampling space. With nearly 200 wines and 150 craft beers for sale, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Not sure what vino revs your engine? Taste-test a few by the glass and pick up a favorite from the weekly wines or happy hours hosted Wednesday–Friday. Enjoy cheese and charcuterie while you sip. $$, L (Sat–Sun), D (Wed–Sat), Closed Mon– Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com THE 05

A neighborhood gathering place, The 05, so named for the iconic Augusta Road zip

code, offers seasonal cocktails and spirits as well as tasty tapas—like the roasted red pepper hummus or the chorizo-stuffed dates topped with whipped goat cheese. If you’re bringing the whole gang, opt for the cheeses and charcuterie, or nosh on the fabulous flatb ead as a party of one. $-$$$, D. 3016

bar is slammed with fruity preserves—you can’t go wrong with the GreenVillain topped with fried pork steak, jalapeño cream cheese, bacon gravy, a sunny side egg, and pickled jalapeños. $-$$. B, L. 823 S Church

St, Greenville. (864) 248-0371, biscuitheads. com/menu-greenville

Augusta St. (864) 412-8150, the05.net THE BOHEMIAN CAFÉ THOMAS CREEK BREWERY

The Thomas Creek brand has been a familiar feature on the Greenville brew lineup for more than ten years, but a visit to the home of the River Falls Red Ale or Trifecta IPA is well worth the trip. Fill up on your favorite Thomas Creek brew in the tasting room, or soak up some sun (and hops!) on the brewery’s patio. Tours available by appointment. 2054 Piedmont Hwy. (864)

605-1166, thomascreekbeer.com UNIVERSAL JOINT

Treat taste buds and ears at the Bohemian Café, side-by-side with the legendary Horizon Records. This eclectic café serves a wide range of globally inspired dishes for lunch and dinner. For Sunday brunch, try the Bloody Mary bar, or indulge your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade rum cake.

$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Mon. 2 W Stone Ave. (864) 233-0006, thebohemiancafe.com CHICORA ALLEY

Chicora Alley’s Caribbean riff on traditional Mexican and Southern fare offers signature crab cakes or mountain-high nachos, shrimp and chicken burritos, quesadillas, and more. Be sure to drop by on Sundays for brunch.

Everyone needs a neighborhood bar. Where better to cheer with your friends? This hangout is within walking distance of North Main, featuring a covered outdoor patio and roll-up garage doors. Rotating bottle and draft selections and plenty of outdoor seating keep things fresh. $-$$,

$-$$$, L, D, SBR. Closed Monday. 608-B S Main St. (864) 232-4100, chicoraalley.com

UP ON THE ROOF

If your name has “eggs” in it, you’d better know your eggs. From classic over-easy to Patty-o-Sullivan omelets (grilled corned beef hash with melted swiss cheese), this joint has you covered. Not a fan of eggs? Try classic diner fare like pancakes, waffles, burgers, an French toast. $-$$. B, L. 31 Augusta St. (864)

L, D. 300 E Stone Ave. (864) 252-4055, ujgreenville.com

We all know a well-crafted cocktail can make spirits soar, but a glass at this dignifie drinkery will leave you nine stories high, literally. With its classic cocktails, local craft brews, and unique wine varieties, this rooftop bar brings a heightened experience to downtown’s Embassy Suites. Graze on small plates and soak in some of the Upstate’s most scenic vistas. $-$$, L, D. 250 RiverPlace. (864)

242-4000, eatupdrinkup.net VAULT & VATOR

Named for a former vault elevator in the underground expanse, this hip downtown joint puts a twenty-first-century spin o fashionable speakeasies of yore. Small plates of charcuterie, hummus, and cheese are simple yet refined, p oviding enough bite to not overpower the establishment’s true star— the cocktail list. The menu includes both signature and traditional libations; your only task is picking your poison. $$, D, Closed Sun–Mon. 655 S Main St, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 603-1881, vaultandvator.com

THE VELO FELLOW

Cozy in a funky way, this hip pub is right under the Mellow Mushroom. The menu has burgers, sandwiches, fish and chips shepherd’s pie, falafels, and more. In addition to craft brews on tap, the Velo Fellow offers traditional absinthe service, complete with a silver-plated brouilleur. $-$$$, L, D, SBR.

1 Augusta St, Ste 126. (864) 242-9296, thevelofellow.com YEE-HAW BREWING

Beers that celebrate good times with good company? Count us in. This Tennessee native serves up a mix of fine ales and lagers including a World Beer Cup–Winning Dunkel dark lager. Diverse seasonals crop up with every change of the temperature giving guests a taste of something new. Gather with friends to find out which flavor fits your fanc $-$$, L, D. 307 E McBee Ave, Ste C. (864) 6057770, yeehawbrewing.com

BREAKFAST/LUNCH

EGGS UP GRILL

520-2005, eggsupgrill.com HAPPY+HALE

Based out of Raleigh, the healthy eatery’s first South Ca olina 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’S AT FALLS COTTAGE

Located in historic Falls Cottage, Mary’s offers brunch and lunch with a charm perfect for leisurely weekends. The menu includes the ultimate Reuben and quiches, as well as Southern comfort favorites like the Fountain Inn salad and hot chicken salad. $-$$, L, SBR. Closed Monday. 615 S Main St. (864) 2980005, fallscottage.com

TANDEM CRÊPERIE & COFFEEHOUSE

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

TUPELO HONEY CAFÉ

Big Southern charm comes in the form of hot biscuits here. Indulge in sweet potato pancakes (topped with pecans and peach butter) or a mouthwatering sandwich like the Southern fried chicken BLT with maplepeppered bacon. $$, B, L, D. 1 N Main St, Ste

T. (864) 451-6200, tupelohoneycafe.com

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BISCUIT HEAD

The queen bee of all things flu fy and delicious, Asheville-based Biscuit Head comes to Greenville with a wide array of home-cooked biscuits. Whether slathered in gravy or smothered in sweetness—the jam

BARISTA ALLEY

Looking for that midday pick-me-up? Pop over to Barista Alley, where exposed brick walls and wide wooden tables create the perfect ambience to converse with a warm

mug in hand. Satisfy your caffeine cravings, but don’t miss out on Barista Alley’s colorful array of green, berry, peanut butter and chocolate smoothies. $, B (Mon–Sat), L, D

(Mon–Sun). 125 E Poinsett St, Greer. (864) 655-5180, baristaalley.com BEX CAFÉ AND JUICE BAR

Healthy and hearty join forces at this West End joint. Find fresh fare in organic salads as well as fruit and veggie-rich juice varieties; or sink your teeth into something a little more solid. Their sausage, egg, and cheese bagel will not disappoint, with gluten-free options available, of course. $, B, L. 820 S Main St #104. (864) 552-1509, bex.cafe

BRIDGE CITY COFFEE

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

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

Much more than offering “really thin pancakes,” this downtown establishment brings a taste of Europe to the Upstate with delicate, delicious French fare. The diverse menu includes breakfast options like the bacon, egg, and potato, and for lunch and dinner, the tomato pesto. Crêpe du Jour also serves up specialty cocktails, coffee beverages, and wine. $$, B, L, D (Tues–Sun). 20 S Main

St, Greenville. (864) 520-2882

DUE SOUTH COFFEE ROASTERS

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

A brew joint where you can enjoy both varieties—coffee and a cold one—Grateful Brew provides guests with made-to-order espressos or pour-overs, all from Counter Culture coffee. Celebrating our area, and that it’s always five o’clock somewhe e, half of the beer taps are locally crafted brews. Enjoy food trucks most nights, or bring your own grub. The Brew welcomes every member of the family, even those of the four-legged sort. $, B,

L, D. Closed Sunday. 501 S Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 558-0767, gratefulbrewgvl.com KUKA JUICE

Created by nutrition mavens Abigail Mitchell and Samantha Shaw, Kuka doles out coldpressed craft with health-minded passion. Grab the ginger binger juice, or dig into the Taco ’Bout It bowl with romaine, walnut meat, salsa fresca, black beans, avocado, and pepitas with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Paninis, bowls, smoothies, toasts, and more are also available. $, B, L. 580 Perry Ave, Greenville. (864) 9051214, kukajuice.com

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METHODICAL COFFEE

Whether it’s the white marble countertops or the gleaming Slayer espresso machine, Methodical is a coffee bar built for taste. Coffee guru Will Shurtz, designer Marco Suarez, and hotelier David Baker ensure there’s plenty of substance to go with style. With single-origin espressos, wine varieties, and housemade offerings like rose and almond olive oil muffins and snacks for th bar like lavender and sumac popcorn and citrus-marinated olives, it's worth the rave.

$-$$, B, L. 101 N Main St, Ste D & 207 Wade Hampton Blvd. methodicalcoffee.com MOUNTAIN GOAT GVL

A destination for brews and bikes, Mountain Goat proudly serves Methodical Coffee, along with more than 40 types of beer and wine. The sleek, industrial space provides a friendly atmosphere to sip on your beverage of choice, but be sure to check the food truck schedule—Mobile Meltdown and Automatic Taco are frequent visitors. Plus, every purchase helps provide tutoring, mentoring, and job opportunities for at-risk youth in the community. $-$$. B, L, Closed Sunday. 120 Shaw St. mountaingoatgvl.com O-CHA TEA BAR

A trip to O-CHA will have you considering tea in an entirely new light. This sleek space, located right on the river in Falls Park, specializes in bubble tea—flavo ed 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: tiramis green tea chocolate, mango, and more. $, B, L, D. 300 River St, Ste 122. (864) 2836702, ochateabaronline.com SOUTHERN PRESSED JUICERY

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

The chefs at this health food joint on the Westside of Greenville plan lunch specials daily, based on what their farmers harvest in the morning. Week by week, the full plant-based menu changes to accommodate seasonal dishes and fresh, wholesome ingredients. The wild mushroom pho is all the rage, but if you’re on the go, pick up a tasty $6 vegan salad. Options for meal prep and family-sized lasagnas mean healthy, homemade cooking is always on the table. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 1409 West Blue Ridge Dr. (404) 309-7791 SWAMP RABBIT CAFÉ & GROCERY

Grocery store, neighborhood café. Local produce, delicious food. These intersections are what make the Swamp Rabbit Café a staple. But new to the operation is woodfi ed pizza. Sourcing every ingredient from area vendors, the ever-changing toppings feature local cheeses and fresh-from-the-farm produce. Beer taps flow with excellent local suds. $, B, L, D.

205 Cedar Lane Rd. (864) 255-3385, swamprabbitcafe.com THE VILLAGE GRIND

Tucked between art galleries and eclectic shops in the heart of Pendleton Street, the Village Grind is a cheerful, light-filled spac for java lovers. Emphasizing community, the coffeehouse brews up beans by a variety of local roasters and serves flaky t eats from Bake Room. $, B, L. 1258 Pendleton St.

(864) 915-8600

DELIS CAVIAR & BANANAS

Caviar & Bananas has answered Greenville’s gourmet prayers with a whopping selection of salads, sandwiches, and baked goods, not to mention a fine selection of beer an 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,

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L, D, SBR. 1 N Laurens St. (864) 235-0404, caviarandbananas.com FARM FRESH FAST

While “fast food” and “healthy” aren’t often synonymous, Farm Fresh Fast might change your mind. The restaurant’s mantra is simple: build sustainable relationships with local farms and provide nutritionbased, customized meals. We suggest the almost heaven burger with a fresh patty from Providence Farm, or the seasonal cobb salad—featuring Kaland Farm eggs and a house-made apple pie moonshine vinaigrette. $$, L, D, SBR. Closed Saturday.

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For a filling, gou met lunch on the go, the artisanal sandwiches and salads at this West End deli hit the spot. Try the classic Reuben, with corned beef piled high on toasted marbled rye with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing, or the Rick’s chopped salad, with turkey, bacon, and ham. For dinner, fish and chips, herb-crusted salmon and chicken piccata make the cut. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 101 Falls Park Dr. (864) 312-9060, rickerwins.com SULLY’S STEAMERS

When considering the perfect sandwich, steam isn’t the first (or even last) thing to come to mind. For Robert Sullivan, hot air is the key to handheld nirvana. With a smorgasbord of ingredients like cut meats, veggies, and homemade cream cheeses, Sully’s serves bagel sandwiches piping hot and always fresh. $, B, L, D (closed Sunday

evenings). Open until 3am on Friday & Saturday. 6 E Washington St. (864) 5096061, sullyssteamers.com TABLE 301 CATERING & KITCHEN

Located around the corner from Carl Sobocinski’s restaurant, this operation adds speed and efficiency to high-quality food. From BBQ Monday to Grilled Cheese Wednesday, add a spontaneous element to your lunch, or enjoy a hot breakfast. $-$$, B, L. Closed Sunday. 22 E Court St. (864) 271-8431, sobysontheside.com

TWO CHEFS CAFÉ & MARKET

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

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Closed Sunday. 644 N Main St, Ste 107. (864) 370-9336, twochefscafeandmarket.com

UPCOUNTRY PROVISIONS

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

864.313.2986 VirginiaHayes.com

Park Rd, Travelers Rest. (864) 834-8433, upcountryprovisions.com

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ETHNIC ASADA

Vibrant Latin American cuisine comes to Greenville by way of Asada, a brickand-mortar taqueria on Wade Hampton Boulevard serving traditional Mission-style fare. Grab a bite of flavor with the grille sweet potatoes & leeks sopes, a savory vegan dish served on scratch-made sopes topped with homemade charred red peppers and guajillo romesco salsa, and queso fresco for the dairy-inclined. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com ARYANA

The enticing aroma of Afghan cuisine delivers savory satisfaction at this local lunch spot. Chef Nelo Mayar brings her favorite fare from hometown Kabul to Greenville eaters—think succulent lamb kabobs and meat-filled steamed dumplings sweet potato burhani, and root-veggie rich soups. To spice things up, the menu changes daily, but expect to find tw plates of rice, meat, and veggies offered. $, L. 210 E Coffee St. (864) 236-7410, aryanagreenville.com BANGKOK THAI CUISINE

800-742-6717 Eseeola.com

Reserve some quality time with cool breezes, stunning mountain scenery, and every amenity you can imagine. Call today for reservations.

Bangkok Thai makes a standout version of pad Thai, everyone’s favorite noodles. The curries are a surefire hit, thoug the green curry is the only one made from fresh chilies. For a different dining experience, take a seat on the floo pillows in the back room. $$, L, D. Closed

Sunday. 605 Haywood Rd. (864) 458-7866, bangkokgreenville.com

BASIL THAI CUISINE

Elegant comfort is hard to come by, but the Eang brothers have created an empire out of the concept with Basil Thai in the Aloft building downtown. Try the Chicken Coconut Tureen: a simple dish of chicken, mushrooms, and galanga roots in coconut milk packed with herbaceous flavors. ou’ll probably have enough for leftovers, but the best comfort meals usually do. $$-$$$, D. 9 N

Laurens St. (864) 609-4120, eatatbasil.com/ greenville

dine-in and carry-out service. $, L, D. 2435 E North St. (864) 373-9958, goldenllama.net IRASHIAI SUSHI PUB & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Splashes of red and lime green play off the blend of traditional and modern influence at this sushi restaurant. Chef and owner Keichi Shimizu exhibits mastery over his domain at the bar, but also playfully blends modern-American elements into his menu. Soleil Moon Frye fans should try the Punky Brewster roll: tuna, mango, hot sauce, and Panko topped with spicy crab salad and unagi sauce. $$, L, D. 115 Pelham Rd. (864)

271-0900, irashiai.com JI-ROZ

True, it would be fantastic if the Greek Festival happened year-round. But until that day, pop into this authentic Mediterranean eatery with modern flai . Take a light lunch on the outdoor patio with a Kalamata olive and feta-topped Greek salad or a classic gyro wrapped with your choice of lamb, chicken, or veggies. At dinner, try something more indulgent like the vegan moussaka. $$, L, D, Closed Sunday. 644 N.

Main St #100, Greenville. (864) 373-9445, jirozgreenvillesc.com KIMCHEE KOREAN RESTAURANT

Kimchee’s kimchi keeps locals coming back. Try the Kalbi short ribs (marinated in soy sauce, onions, and sesame seeds) or bibimbap (served in a hot stone bowl for crispy rice). All dishes come with ban chan, side dishes that include kimchi, japchae (glass noodles), marinated tofu, and more. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 1939 Woodruff Rd Ste B. (864) 534-1061, kimcheekoreanrestaurant.com

KAIROS GREEK KITCHEN

This Charleston-originated restaurant makes its Upstate mark by serving up heaping portions of traditional Mediterranean cuisine, like slow-roasted kabobs that explode with flavor even befo e you dip them into the homemade tzatziki sauce. Their chooseyour-own approach leads to options like this salad combo: mixed power greens, roasted chicken, cucumber salad, chickpea salad, tzatziki, and red pepper feta. You can also turn any meal into a pita wrap, bowl, or platter. $-$$, L, D. 1800 Augusta St. (864) 5201723, kairosgreekkitchen.com

EL THRIFTY

This Swamp Rabbit Trail–based cantina serves up trendy cocktails and Mexcian menu selects like chicken tortas, braised beef tamales, and pozole roja. Designed with a laid-back feel, the upscale social club is not shy of spirits; along with craft beer, wine, mezcal, and tequila, the bar whips up killer cocktails like the el Thrifty margarita with blanco tequila and orange liquer, or the Oaxaca Burro with mezcal, ginger, and lime. $-$$. SBR, D. Closed Monday. 25 Delano Dr. elthrifty.com

FONDA ROSALINDA

For almost 20 years, Rosalinda Lopez has been serving up fresh renditions of Mexican recipes across from Bob Jones University. Her repertoire lists a wealth of tasty beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and vegetarian dishes—including the ever-popular chile rellenos—but don’t pass up a starter of chips and Rosalinda’s homemade tomatillo salsa. $$, L, D. 1124 N. Pleasantburg

Dr. (864) 292-7002, facebook.com/ rosalindasrestaurantgreenville GOLDEN LLAMA

Lomo saltado, ceviche, rotisserie chicken, and other Peruvian classics form the core of the menu at the Golden Llama, but you won’t regret the bistec a lo pobre—beef tenderloin, plantains, and potatoes, topped with a fried egg. The eatery’s two no-frills storefront locations (the second one in Five Forks) sport golden-hued walls and offer

KOREAN BBQ

This hole-in-the-wall won’t wow you with its simple interior, but its selection of ban chan (side dishes) will spark your palate with snapshots of flavor befo e you dive into bowls of bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables, meat, and an egg) or yukejang (a spicy beef and vegetable stew). $$. L, D. 1170 Woodruff Rd. (864) 286-0505

MEKONG

Chef Huy Tran delivers the nuances of fine Vietnamese cuisine at Mekong. Favorites include the grilled pork vermicelli: marinated pork, lettuce, cucumber, bean sprouts, mint, cilantro, peanuts, crispy shallots, and sauce. Try the Vietnamese crêpes or the Pho, which is flavo ed with fresh herbs from their homegrown herb garden. $, L, D. Closed Monday. 2013 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 244-1314, mekongrestaurantgreenville.com

MENKOI RAMEN HOUSE

Can you say umami? This Japanese noodle house offers an exquisite ramen experience that will have you wondering why you ever settled for the dorm room packet version. Start with the rice balls or edamame, then dive into the Shoyu ramen—marinated pork, bean sprouts, spinach, green onions, nori, and a boiled egg bathed in a soybased broth. $, L, D. 1860 Woodruff Rd, Ste

C, and 243 N Main St, Greenville. (864) 288-5659

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OTTO IZAKAYA

Modeled after the informal, after-work drinking holes of Japan, Otto Izakaya is the latest dining concept unveiled by Peter Lieu and Doug Yi—longtime owners of Lieu’s Bistro restaurant. The menu invites guests to embrace familiar favorites—spicy tuna and BBQ eel rolls with assorted nigiri and sashimi—while expanding palates to new tasting territories a la the mac ‘n’ cheese loaded with Panang curry, jack cheese, and radiatori pasta or banh mi sliders with chili pork and spicy mayo. $$, D. 802 S Main St; 15 Market Point Dr, Greenville. (864) 5685880; (864) 568-8009, otto-izakaya.com PITA HOUSE

The Pita House has been family-operated since 1989. Inside, it’s bare bones, but the cognoscenti come here for tasty Middle Eastern fare such as hummus, falafel, kibbeh, and shwarma. And save room for baklava and other Mediterranean sweets for dessert. Also, check out the little grocery in the back of the restaurant for some homemade inspiration. $, L, D.

Closed Sunday. 495 S Pleasantburg Dr, #B. (864) 271-9895, pitahousesc.com POMEGRANATE ON MAIN

Pomegranate serves traditional Persian cuisine in an eclectic Eastern ambience. Attentive service, reasonable prices, and a flavorful variety, such as the slow-cooke lamb shank or the charbroiled Cornish hen kabobs, make this an excellent spot for lunch or dinner. Be sure to sample from the martini menu at the aquamarinetiled bar, or head outside to the street-side patio facing Main. $$-$$$, L, D. Closed Sunday. 618 S Main St. (864) 241-3012, pomegranateonmain.com SACHA’S CAFÉ

Bright walls and a long, inviting bar make a sunny backdrop in which to chow down on Colombian food at Sacha’s. Arepas are available with ingredients like beans, chorizo, avocado, shredded beef, and more stuffed inside (rellenas) or piled on top (encima). The patacones, or deep-fried plantains, are thick and sweet. Hungry groups can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people. To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $. L, D. 1001

N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com SAFFRON

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

1178 Woodruff Rd, Ste 16. (864) 288-7400, saffrongreenville.com SAIGON FAST FOOD

Contrary to its name, Saigon Fast Food is a sit-down restaurant. Inside, the small room is spiffed up with green-clothcovered tables and a host of condiments in the middle of each. Folks come here for steaming bowls of pho—a fragrant broth made with rice noodles and your choice of other ingredients (meats and vegetables)— and an extensive menu of Vietnamese specialties to wash down with a glass of bubble tea. $ -$$. L, D. 1011 N

Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 235-3472 SWAD

Tucked off of Laurens Road, this venerable family-run Indian restaurant hones in on vegetarian cuisine. South Indian specialties such as idli (steamed rice cakes) and dosas

(thin rice crepes) served with sambar (lentil stew) delight regulars, while those biding their budget go for the value meals that come with basmati rice or naan. $, L, D. 1421 Laurens Rd. (864) 233-2089 YELLOW GINGER ASIAN KITCHEN

Here, Chef Alex Wong and wife Dorothy Lee have managed to reinvent the conventional. Start off with the homemade pot stickers, or dive right into the soulsatisfying mee goreng, with fresh lo mein noodles, tofu, bean sprouts, green onions, and shrimp with a soy tomato chili sauce then topped with a fried egg. $-$$, L, D.

Closed Monday. 2100 Poinsett Hwy, Ste J. (864) 605-7551, yellowgingerasian.com

EUROPEAN DAVANI’S RESTAURANT

Heaping portions and a menu that mixes inventive flavors with customer favorite make Davani’s a Greenville mainstay. The friendly staff doesn’t hurt, either. Try the Muscovy duck, pan-seared with port wine and a sundried cherry demi-glacé, or the veal Oscar, topped with crab meat, asparagus, and hollandaise. $$$-$$$$, D.

Closed Sunday.1922 Augusta St, Ste 111A. (864) 373-9013, davanisrestaurant.com JIANNA

With stellar views of Falls Park from its wrap-around terrace, this modern Italian osteria offers patrons daily house-made pastas, the region’s freshest seasonal ingredients, and, of course, oysters—all led by famed chef Michael Kramer. Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine from the 40-foot bar, and nosh on pasta dishes like potato gnocchi, radiatori, or tonnarelli with local tomatoes, corn, and chanterelle mushrooms. $$-$$$, L (Sat–Sun), D. 207 S

Main St. (864) 720-2200, jiannagreenville.com THE LAZY GOAT

The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé. For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg. An extensive variety of wine is available in addition to a full bar. $$-$$$, L, D. 170

River Pl. (864) 679-5299, thelazygoat.com

LIMONCELLO

The latest addition to the Larkin’s line-up, this ristorante serves up Italian cuisine out of the former Playwright space on River and Broad streets. The menu ranges from pesto pizzas to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti and meatballs—but the real winner is an all-Italian wine list, curated from award-winning vineyards across the region. After you’ve had your glass, grab a bite of the housemade limoncello gelato.

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

The streets of Italy intersect the streets of Greenville at Luna Rosa’s fresh spot on South Main, bringing more than just tasty gelato to the table. The Luna Rosa family celebrates the concept that community starts in the kitchen, and they welcome you into theirs for a meal. From cool gelato options—think exotic mango or piña colada—or a warm Monte Cristo, there’s plenty of flavor t fulfill your cravings. $-$$, L, D. Closed

Monday. 123 S Main St. (864)-241-4040, lunarosagelato.com PASSERELLE BISTRO

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Make a lunch date to enjoy the arugula salad or bistro burger with caramelized leeks and mushrooms, arugula, Gruyere, and garlic aioli. At night, the bistro serves up romance à la Paris, with items like escargot and mussels. Don’t miss brunch on the weekend. $$-$$$, L (Mon–Fri), D

(Mon–Sun), SBR (Sat–Sun). 601 S Main St. (864) 509-0142, passerelleinthepark.com

KICKIN’ PIG BAR-B-QUE PIG TRUCK

If you’re in the mood for some authentic Southern eats, look no further than the Kickin’ Pig’s on-the-go ’cue truck. Go for the smoked bologna sandwich seasoned with BBQ rub and finished with cole slaw, or grab a fork an dig into the BBQ Sundae, a non-confectionary concoction of pulled pork, potato salad, slaw, and sauce of choice. $, schedule varies.

(864) 608-6187, kickinpigbbq.com PORTOFINO’S

You’ll find Italian-American classics to fee every member of the family at this Greenville icon. For two decades, the family-owned restaurant near Greenville Mall has been pleasing palates with a generous menu of pasta, seafood, and saltimbocca. For the gluten-sensitive, sautéed vegetables can be substituted for pasta in many of the dishes.

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RISTORANTE BERGAMO

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$, D. 30 Orchard Park Dr, Ste. 22. (864) 6277706, portofinossc.com

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

& Monday. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com STELLA’S SOUTHERN BRASSERIE

Boasting French flair and fa e, this sister to Stella’s Southern Bistro is the second in Jason and Julia Scholz’s line of quality eateries. Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, Chef Jeff Kelly offers a local twist on French staples—blue-black mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsala-spiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen—served up daily in a lively, chic environment. Don’t miss the breakfast pastries. $$-$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky

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Not to be cheesy, but this addition to Greenville’s food truck scene is melting hearts, one grilled sammie at a time. Lauren Kulesz of Mobile Meltdown has been delivering creamy grilled cheese, paired with tomato bisque or fried mashed potato balls, to comfort-food cravers from her truck window since fall 2018. Grab your typical American cheese and bread blend with the classic, or dig into the spicy pig.

ONE LOVE FUSION

Catch a summertime vibe year-round every time you drop by this Caribbean-inspired restaurant-on-wheels. Wrap your hands around One Love’s take on traditional favorites; the tropical gyro is rolled up with fresh mango slaw, pico, seared lamb and beef, and jerk-infused tzatziki sauce, while the Jinju hero comes topped on a grilled roll with kimchi, Italian sausage, provolone, and tangy Asian sauce. $, schedule varies. (864) 399-9392, facebook.com/OneLoveFF SMOKIN’ BLUES BBQ

Smokin’ Blues keeps things hot with a smorgasbord of savory sauces and smoked staples—pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken, and ribs—that can be enjoyed solo or packed into sandwiches and tacos. For a treat that’s extra smokin’, go for the glutenfree loaded fries or homemade chips piled high with pork, white BBQ sauce, sour cream, pickled jalapeños, and three-cheese sauce. $, schedule varies (864) 444-4752,

Slope Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 6266900, stellasbrasserie.com

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VILLA FROSI

THOROUGHFARE FOOD TRUCK

Sunday. 2520 Wade Hampton Blvd. (864) 520-0298, resto.tpsitetesting.info

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,

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WE GOT THE BEETS

A Greek and Italian restaurant with traditional flai , Villa Frosi hits Wade Hampton with Southern European staples. Sample specialties like the spanakopita and the seafood fettuccine, or go straight for the pizza. Finish with a slice of limoncello cake, and you’ll be booking you’re Mediterranean dream cruise, pronto. $$, L, D. Closed

AUTOMATIC TACO

Since 2015, this taco truck has delivered new wonders and old favorites. Owner Nick Thomas treats the tortilla as a work of art, with the likes of Nashville hot chicken or Thai shrimp with fried avocado stuffed into soft shells. Sides like the street corn are must adds. Don’t miss a chance to reinvent your taste buds—check the Automatic Taco’s Facebook page for their weekly schedule.

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Proving that not all street food is created equal, We Got the Beets is Greenville’s very first plant-based food truck. This cruelty free fare encourages diners to “celerybrate” vegan eats. Favorites include the Philly grilled cheese with marinated portobello mushrooms and cashew mozzarella cheese, and the sushi sandwich with sushi rice, Korean BBQ jackfruit, and more in a nori sheet pocket. $, schedule varies. @wegotthebeetsfoodtruck

$, schedule varies. (404) 372-2266, facebook.com/automatictaco

PIZZA

KEEPIN’ IT FRESH

BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA

As healthy as it is tasty, Keepin’ It Fresh food truck serves up a diverse menu of locally sourced cuisine guaranteed to please your appetite and your waistline. Catch them at Grateful Brew and the Swamp Rabbit Brewery and Taproom for a crispy fried Brussels sprouts salad, mouthwatering shrimp taco topped with peach slaw and guava crema, or a golden-brown fried fis plate. $$, schedule varies. (864) 386-5050,

Pizza and beer—flowing from 27 tap downstairs and 31 upstairs—are what bring patrons to Barley’s. Besides the tap, there’s a long list of selections by the bottle. Try the classic New York–style pizzas, or go for one of Barley’s specialty pies. Afterwards, make your way upstairs to the billiards tables and the dartboard lanes. $-$$, L, D. 25 W Washington St. (864) 232-3706, barleysgville.com

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D'ALLESANDRO'S PIZZA

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

(864) 252-4700, dalspizzagvl.com GRIMALDI'S PIZZERIA

Experience Big Apple flavor without th bustle at this NY-style brick-oven pizzeria. Serving up pies and calzones in a traditional yet chic environment, Grimaldi’s is dedicated to authenticity, down to the imported NYCwater used to craft their dough. Grab a slice of the buffalo chicken pizza, or build your own, just don’t miss the daily house-made cheesecake or wine pairings. Located in Magnolia Park Shopping Center, it’s an ideal spot to snag a bite before a cinematic viewing. $, L, D. 1025 Woodruff Rd, St. K101.

(864) 412-1032, grimaldispizzeria.com SIDEWALL PIZZA COMPANY

Located on the main drag of Travelers Rest, on Cleveland Street downtown, and now on Pelham Road, this pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brick-oven pies made from local ingredients. But their salads are nothing to ignore, not to mention dessert: the homemade ice cream will make you forget about those fellas named Ben & Jerry. $$, L,

D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 35 S Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com STONE PIZZA

Serving both Neapolitan- and New York–style pizzas, the latest edition to the corner of Stone and Park avenues is no pie in the sky. Ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends (beer, sports, and pizza, amirite?), STONE and its fi e-inspired pies are crafted with house-made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flou , and baked for a fla minute in their wood-fi ed oven. $$, L (Sat

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

Located in the South Ridge Apartment Community, the TOSS menu is loaded with artfully crafted pies that are a far cry from your typical pepperoni. Head far east with the Phuket Thai pie, based with curry sauce and topped with peanuts, arugula, and shiitake mushrooms. The chile relleno is guaranteed to light a fi e in the ol’ belly— thanks to a few poblano peppers. $$, L, D.

823 S Church St, Greenville. (864) 2830316, tosspizzapub.com VIC’S PIZZA

The sign that says “Brooklyn, SC” at this walk-up/take-out joint makes sense when you see what you’re getting: piping hot New York–style pizza, served on paper plates. Purchase by the (rather large) slice, or have entire pies delivered (as long as your home or business is within three miles). $, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 12 E Coffee St. (864) 232-9191, vicspizza4u.com

WORLD PIECE

From the owners of downtown's beloved Coffee Undergroud, World Piece brings Chicago-style pizza to Greenville from a laid-back, 16-seat bar on Stone Avenue. Offering a line-up of draft beers, as well as menu features —buffalo chicken wings, assorted salads, beef and veggie burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies— this pizza joint ensures there’s a little something to please everyone. $-$$. L, D.

109 West Stone Ave Ste A1. (864) 568-5221

TACOS CANTINA 76

Tex-Mex has a new home in Greenville with the addition of Cantina 76, where the tacos shine. Play it safe with classic handhelds like fried tilapia and ground beef with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese, or turn up the heat with fried chicken doused with jalapeño aioli. $, L, D. 103 N Main St. (864) 631-2914, cantina76.com

FARMHOUSE TACOS

Hand-crafted and locally sourced, this TR taco joint is the love child of Mexican cuisine and Southern soul food. Start the meal with a few small plates—try the fried green tomatoes or the pan-seared crab cakes—then dig into pure taco bliss with the Travelers Rest hot chicken. Go a little lighter with a farm-fresh salad, and end with the campfi e s’mores. $-$$, L, D, SBR. 164 S Main St, Travelers Rest. (864) 610-0586, farmhousetacos.com

NEO BURRITO

Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina, this locally owned spot takes—the burrito. Stop in for spicy tacos, cheesy quesadillas, zesty breakfast burritos, fresh salads, and more. Save room for the chipotle BBQ chicken burrito or the farm burrito, packed with rice, kale, hummus, beets, cilantro, cabbage, and more. $, B, L, D. 1268 Pendleton St. (864)

552-1054, neoburrito.com PAPI’S TACOS

Table 301 plankowner Jorge “Papi” Baralles brings family tradition and the familiar childhood flavors of Cuautla, Mexico, to thi walk-up taqueria on the Reedy River. The menu is short and to the point. Get your tacos with shrimp, barbacoa, al pastor, carne asada, carnitas, or chicken and chorizo, or sample some gelato in the display case. Get in, get out, and enjoy Falls Park. $, L, D. 300 River St. (864) 373-7274, eatpapistacos.com

TIPSY TACO

Dishes here bear the creative touch of Trish Balentine, former owner of Corporate Deli. Her made-from-scratch menu items include tamales, burrito bowls, and all the other Tex-Mex suspects. “Tipsy” nods to the bar, where you can swill tequila flights frozen margaritas, and house-infused spirits. Take your pick of three locations—two in Greenville and one on Fairview Road in Simpsonville. $$, L, D, SBR. 15 Conestee Ave,

(864) 558-0775, and 215 Pelham Rd. (864) 603-1144, tipsytaco.net WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

The new kid on the taco block, White Duck sets up shop at Hampton Station in the Water Tower District, and feels right at home next to Birds Fly South Ale Project. Try the Bangkok shrimp taco or the mushroom potato with romesco, and pair with their fresh peach sangria or Birds Fly South’s crisp bungalow golden ale for the complete taqueria experience. $-$$, L, D. Closed Sunday & Monday. 1320 Hampton Ave, Ext Ste 12B. whiteducktacoshop.com

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Much like its Spartanburg-based sister, Greenville’s Willy Taco is a straight-up Mexican fiesta! Housed in the fo mer Feed & Seed, the atmosphere pairs perfectly with its festive food presentation. Choose from a variety of taco flavors; we suggest the crisp avocado—topped off with a house-crafted margarita. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 217

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

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Participation trophies or long, emptyhanded car rides home? Minute-byminute strategizing or just letting the kids have fun? It’s a tale of two dads in this Richard Dresser play that explores the meaning of masculinity in the modern age. Little League coaches Don and Michael take two very different approaches when it comes to managing their sons’ team—one a competitive, winner-take-all spirit, the other a more good-time guy. But with a bunch of little eyes on them, the men are forced to work together, challenging their team and each other’s philosophies. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC. Wed–Thurs 2pm & 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm. flatrockplayhouse.org

SWING FOR THE GREEN CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Cliffs Valley Ladies Golf Association invites you to tee off for a great cause. Benefiting Safe Harbor an Upstate nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for victims of domestic violence—the event will take place at

the Cliffs Valley Golf Course, and will include the chance to enter a raffle drawing for a three-night Cliffs stay at the Keowee Cottage Retreat. The luxurious prize will be highlighted by three 18-hole rounds of golf at the course of your choice, and dinner for four at any Cliffs Clubhouse. The Cliffs Valley, 250 Knightsridge Rd, Travelers Rest. Thurs. https:// secure.qgiv.com/event/2cgolt

PEACE INTERLUDE: HARLEM 100

AN EVENING WITH THE STEELDRIVERS

Gather ’round the Peace Center’s artist-in-residence Igor Begelman for an exceptionally jazzy evening of extracurricular music appreciation. This autumnal Peace Interlude will harken back to the days when jazz was king—with artists like Bessie Smith, Langston Hughes, and Ella Fitzgerald wearing the crowns. What better way to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance? Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 5:15pm. Free. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

Drawing on the tried-and-true roots of the Nashville music scene, this bluegrass outfit b oke out with the release of their eponymous album over

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CAN’T-MISS CULTURE / EVENTS / ATTRACTIONS a decade ago. The SteelDrivers peaked at number two on the US Bluegrass charts, and the Chris Staplelton/Mike Henderson–penned “Blue Side of the Mountain” earned the group a Grammy nod. A few years later, a newly formed lineup nabbed that coveted golden gramophone for The Muscle Shoals Recordings, cementing their status as one of the genre’s most defiant t oupes. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Fri, 8pm. $35-$45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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ENCHANTED 7–22 ELLA THE MUSICAL

Not able to say no when your boss asks you to come in early on Saturday morning? Unable to decline a cookout invite from the neighbor who plays trumpet until 4 a.m.? Imagine! That’s more or less the story of young Ella, who suffered an unfortunate yesman curse from her unwitting fairy godmother. As Ella’s magical journey takes her across the kingdom on a trail of exciting (and surprising) adventures, she learns how, with a little bit of courage, we can all set ourselves free. Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 10am & 1:30pm; Sun, 1:30pm. Adults, $28; children, $19. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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PEACE INTERLUDE: HARLEM 100 Sept 5th; Thurs, 5pm. Free. Peace Center. In honor of the Harlem Renaissance’s centennial, the Peace Center’s artist-in-residence Igor Begelman celebrates soulful jazz from the likes of Langston Hughes and Ella Fitzgerald.

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JUDAH & THE LION

Although they’d been on the scene for a few years, it would take one smash hit single to put alt-rock trio Judah & the Lion on the musical map. For a while, “Take It All Back” was virtually inescapable on the radio airwaves, earning RIAA certified gold status and paving the way for a 2018 iHeartRadio Music Award for Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist. They followed it up with May’s Pep Talks, a gritty, genuine rollick that cracked the top three US Alternative Slot—and spawned a brand-new tour. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sun, 8pm. $31-$51. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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CAMP THE FALLS

Sure, you’ve probably whiled away the hours in downtown Greenville’s beautiful Falls Park. But how about spending an entire evening under the stars? A one-day festival held in the scenic green space will include plenty of family-friendly outdoor activities, camp-style eats, music, auctions, and a raffle for the grand prize: a private overnight campout on the same site the following weekend. This exclusive “glamping” experience promises to be much better than the mosquitoinfested, cold-beans-from-a-can days of your childhood—plus, you get to keep your gear. Falls Park, Greenville. Sun Festival, 2–6pm; Sat–Sun camping. Festival, free; raffle, $35-$80. campthefalls.com

GIRLS 10 INDIGO They may be Amy Ray and Emily Saliers on paper, but you probably know them better as the Indigo Girls. The multitalented Atlanta duo dropped their first EP back in 1985, igniting a musical fi estorm that would spawn 14 more studio albums, three live cuts, and five compilations—not to mention a Pell Award for Lifetime

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Achievement in the Arts. As pioneers and icons of the LGBTQ community, the duo’s continued successes forged the path for future artists with their raw, unique brand of songwriting and staunch activism. Just last year, Indigo Girls dropped a live performance disc recorded alongside the University of Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 7:30pm. $35-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

SEGURA: TAKE IT 12 TOM DOWN TOUR

With three Netflix stand-up specials and a wickedly popular podcast under his belt, it’s safe to say that Tom Segura has this comedy thing down pat. Known for his no-holds-barred honesty, the Last Comic Standing 2 finalist makes no apologies for his characteristically acerbic wit—in fact, he delights in it. Segura’s act typically takes him all over the globe from Hong Kong to Vancouver, so join the takedown while you can. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 7:30pm. $35-$55. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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SHOW & BENEFIT

Creating under the belief that “art reaches everyone,” Upstate talent Jared Emerson is known for his dynamic live-painting performances and vivid, colorful collection of portraits and landscapes. For his seventh annual benefit show, Emerso will once again put paint (and soul) to canvas in support of the Premier Foundation, a nonprofit o ganization that provides crucial empowerment to impoverished communities. The combination auction and art show soirée will be highlighted with heavy appetizers, cocktails, and music. Zen, 924 S Main St, Greenville. Thurs, 6:45pm. $75. (864) 561-3091, perspectiveartshow.com

INDIGO GIRLS Sept 10th; Tues, 7:30pm. $35-$55. Peace Center. The power duo Indigo Girls storms the twenty-first-century stage with instrumentals and lyricism nothing short of magical.

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PERSPECTIVE: A JARED EMERSON ART SHOW & BENEFIT Sept 12th; Thurs, 6:45pm. $75. Zen. Famous for his funky live-painting performances, local artist Jared Emerson puts on a show to benefit the Premier Foundation, a nonprofit focused on alleviating poverty worldwide.

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INDIE CRAFT PARADE

The Indie Craft Parade exposes the creative expression of craft artists from around the South, with mediums ranging from paper goods to prints and unique wearables. You’ve never seen so much artistry under one roof, so drop that needlepoint you’ll never finish (even if you had the time) and join the Parade in its tenth year. Timmons Arena at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 9am–6pm; Sun, 11am–5pm. $6. makerscollective.org

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CINEMATASTIC: THE MUSIC OF THE MOVIES

The theme song from Jaws. James Bond’s point-and-shoot entry tune. The gates opening to Jurassic Park. You just can’t hear those first few notes without being pitched headfirst into the storyline you know and love. In the spirit of cinema, Flat Rock Playhouse presents an evening of film standards rolled into a rockin’ dance party. From Hollywood glamour to more regionally familiar sounds, you’re guaranteed to catch an earful. Flat Rock Playhouse, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock,

NC. Wed–Thurs, 2pm & 7:30pm; Fri, 8pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 2pm. $17-$54. (828) 693-0731, flatrockplayhouse.org

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DISNEY’S NEWSIES

Paper cuts and ink smudges can be kind of fun—who knew? The on-stage production of 1992’s Newsies film has scooped up numerous awards, including wins for both original choreography and music. The Disney production is a loose retelling of a newsboy strike in 1899, spinning the tale of Jack Kelly, an orphaned newspaper boy who dreams of life beyond the printed page. The fast-paced show is a celebration of song and dance that will never be yesterday’s news. Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Tues & Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri– Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $25-$35. (864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.com

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Sept 14–15th; Sat, 10am & 2pm; Sun, noon & 4pm. $29-$119. Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The pups you know and love from your television screen have arrived in Greenville for a show that will have you and the kids howling with laughter.

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Proving that dogs truly are man’s best friend, the popular animated television series follows Ryder and his troop of four-legged enforcers as they come to save the day. Ride along with Chase, Skye, Marshall, and their buddy Ryder as they try to solve the case of the missing Mayor Goodway. Will these heroic pups make it in time to stop the nefarious Mayor Humdinger from stealing all the glory? Either way, it’ll be a doggone good time. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Sat, 10am & 2pm; Sun, noon & 4pm. $29-$119. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

GEOGRAPHIC 16 NATIONAL LIVE: EXPLORING MARS

WITH KOBIE BOYKINS

David Bowie once asked us if there was any life on Mars. We may never know the answer to that question, but award-winning NASA engineer Kobie Boykins might just drop a few hints. Boykins helped design and launch the Mars Exploration rovers, both of which far exceeded their intended shelf life and propelled forward a new age of planetary discovery. Join Boykins and his creation as he recounts the robotic mission’s most inspiring revelations, and brings the red planet closer than you’ve ever imagined. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon, 6pm. $20. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

MO’ SOLO 17 KEB’ He may have come straight

outta Compton, but musician Keb’ Mo’ has since made his home in the city of Nashville, rolling out a series of blues hits throughout nearly 40 years in the business. Having racked up three Grammys and a multitude of accolades from industry peers, Keb’ Mo’s latest album, Oklahoma, was released this past June, and featured

guest spots from Taj Mahal, Roseanne Cash, and the singer’s wife, Robbie Brooks Moore. After rounding out the number-two spot on Billboard’s US Blues Albums charts, Mo’ is taking Oklahoma on tour—this time flying solo with rising star Jontavious Willis as the opening act. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Tues, 7:30pm. $25-$45. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Halloween is still over a month away, but it’s never too early for a little shop of horrors. Based on a 1960 film o the same name, the longtime favorite opened Off-Off-Broadway back in 1982 before slowly ascending to a five-year B oadway run and multiple productions in community theaters across the world. When the bumbling Seymour discovers a mysterious Venus Flytrap plant (whom he lovingly names Audrey II), his quiet little life on Skid Row is suddenly turned upside down. As Audrey II grows larger, so too does the plant’s hunger for human flesh Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org

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Heat up your endof-summer plans (and taste buds) with one of Greenville’s most anticipated festivals. More than 100 chefs and beverage professionals, 39 special events, and 15 live musical performances are coming together to give you an authentic taste of our area’s thriving culinary and arts scenes. Join the celebration—all the food, beverages, music, and company will have you saying “Yeah, THAT Greenville” loud and proud. Downtown Greenville. Thurs–Sun. Times & prices vary. (864) 2335663, euphoriagreenville.com

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THE CRUCIBLE

One of playwright Arthur Miller’s most well-known works, this dramatized narrative centers around the Salem witch trials that took place in Massachusetts during the seventeenth century. When rumors begin to spread that the dark arts have come to a small colony town, neighbors and families begin to turn on each other to save their own skins. It all comes to a head in courtroom chaos, where the guilty on trial are forced to proclaim their innocence upon deaf ears. This production will feature a collaboration of talent between the Warehouse cast and Fine Arts Center students. The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Times vary. $35. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

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And the last little pig cried . . . beef or pork? Mustard or vinegar? Whole hog or shoulder? Now, you have the chance to decide for yourself at this BBQ competition sponsored by the City of Mauldin. Enjoy plates heaped high with tantalizing cuts on Saturday, but be sure to stop by on Friday for the “Anything Butt” challenge, where rivals will plate to impress with a variety of homemade side dishes. Mauldin Cultural Center, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Free. (864) 335-4862, mauldinbbq.com

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If you’re “down with the sickness” (or maybe just a little under the weather), the Windy City’s heavy metal hitmakers are here to cure what ails you—with thrashing guitar riffs, of course. The “Inside the Fire” and “Stricken” musicians recently debuted their seventh studio album, Evolution, and are currently on tour with LA metal-ers In This Moment.

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When Ben and Mary decide to throw an impromptu cookout with their neighbors Kenny and Sharon, there’s a lot more grilling than just the meat. As the drinks start flowing, so too do the long-hidden feelings of animosity and uncertainty. Nothing’s hotter than a little home-cooked hostility, right? Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Tues–Wed, 7pm. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org

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DISTURBED Sept 24th; Tues, 7:30pm. $56–$97. Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Heavy metal hitmakers Disturbed have been hard-rocking the stage since the late ‘90s, and this month they’re stealing the stage with anthems from their new Evolution album.

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Sept 27th; Fri, 7pm. $46–76. Bon Secours Wellness Arena. YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa is hitting the stage with a glittery performance, full of catchy pop music you and your tweens will be singing for days.

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THE FLY FISHING FILM TOUR

Got a kid who is a card-carrying member of the “Siwanatorz”? Great news! She of the giant hair bow and too-tight ponytail is making a stop in the Upstate. Thanks to a flourishin (and glittery) YouTube channel, the spunky 16-year-old has become a star in the eyes of pre-tweens everywhere with her high-spirited stage performances, fun, poppy, music videos, and bubblegum-sweet personality. Siwa’s D.R.E.A.M. tour will be accompanied by the Belles. Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, 7pm. $46-$76. (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and fishe men. The outdoors head inside for the 4th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour by the Mountain Bridge Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Fly over to Brewery 85 for the pre-party, featuring games, raffles, and auctions befo e the main show starts at 7 p.m. Some of the country’s best independent filmmaker are teaming up with vendors to raise money for Coldwater Conservation and display a variety of outdoor gear you will want to be using on your adventures this fall. Brewery 85, 6 Whitlee Ct, Greenville. Fri, 5pm pre-party, 7pm show. $15-$20. mountainbridgetu.org

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RAINBOW KITTEN SURPRISE

DANCING WITH THE CAROLINA STARS

No, it’s not the name of Lisa Frank’s latest line of school supplies. Rather, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is the stuff of an indie fan’s dreams: Modest Mouse inspiration, zesty melancholy, and trippy harmonies make for one bubbling pot of alternative goodness. With a name like that, it’s no surprise that the band has surged across the music festival circuit with a mass following in tow, packing dynamic verve into sets at Austin City Limits, Red Rocks, and Bonnaroo. Check out their latest two-single release, “Mary (B-Sides)” to catch up on what RKS fans have known for some time now. Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 8pm. $30-$50. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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 on their dancing shoes and join their pro partners in a heated hoofing competition to benefit G eenville 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. Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Sat, 6pm. $125-$150. dancingwiththecarolinastars.com

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If you were an emotional teenager in middle school, A Day to Remember was probably blasting through the headphones as you sat in your room wondering why no one understands. The punk-metal quintet makes their way to the Upstate, joined by I Prevail and Beartooth for an evening of full-blown aggression, eyeliner, and skinny jeans. Rock your melodramatic ego out. CCNB Amphitheatre, 861 NE Main St, Simpsonville. Sat, 6:45pm. $27.50-$55. (864) 296-6601, ccnbamphitheatre.com

SUSAN G. KOMEN SC MOUNTAINS TO MIDLANDS RACE FOR THE CURE The race for the cure is on, as the largest and most highly funded breastcancer-research organization takes to the Upstate. Preceded by the Survivors Ceremony, the early morning 5K kicks off downtown and threads along South Main and through Falls and Cleveland parks, making for a scenic trek with a cause. Funds raised by racers go toward community programs including breast cancer screenings, treatment, and education. Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Sat, 7:15am. (864) 234-5035, info-komen.org/ site/TR?fr_id=7692&pg=entry

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Join us September 13 at Larkins, “The L” 211 E. Broad Street from 730–11PM. Enjoy your drink “shaken, not stirred” to the live music of Steel Toe Stiletto, all while beneﬁting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas.

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hough art has evolved through the years, its value remains timeless. The Appalachia Now! exhibit at the newly renovated Asheville Art Museum respectfully tributes the talents of contemporary artists in southern Appalachia. These individuals combine to represent the diversity of creative minds in Western North Carolina and surrounding areas, as their work invites others to be inspired by their interpretation of the region’s culture. Additionally, this inaugural display will be each artist’s first featured work in the museum’s collection of twentieth- and twenty-first-century pieces. Visitors are encouraged to engage in this community experience—which proves that the culture, people, and art in this region are lasting.—Bailey Pierson Appalachia Now! is currently on display at the Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville. For more information, visit ashevilleart.org.

(clockwise from top left) Kelly Spell, Spotted Hawkfish. 2018. 43 in. x 20 1/4 in., batting, fabric, and thread; Meredith Elder, Zen & the Art of Stock Horse Maintenance. 2017. 24 in. x 18 in., found object, graphite, ink, oil, paper, plastic, and woodcut print; Tom Shields, Bridge. 2017. 48 in. x 72 in. x 20 in., cast iron.

Southern artists lend a contemporary take on Appalachian culture at the newly renovated Asheville Art Museum

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