TOWN Magazine - Sept. 2021

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SEPTEMBER 2021

70 FIRST ASCENT

Enzo Hincapie, son of Tour de France legend George Hincapie, climbs toward his own cycling destiny.

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“It’s just amazing seeing his progression, and it’s all coming from him, which is key. I mean, he leans on George and I for coaching, or for advice, but he’s just becoming his own person.”

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Photograph by Paul Mehaffey

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LOCAL PALATE

Niche, rare, and organic wines find their way into Upstate glasses through the passionate expertise of Matt Tebbetts, founder of Mission Grape. by m. linda lee

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LIFE (RE)CYCLE

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f there is one daily constant, it’s that change is inevitable— whether we’re riding the waves of a global pandemic or the current of our personal desires, life will eventually move us to upend the status quo.

But we are meant for more. We are built for newness and expansion, though our minds trick us into believing otherwise. That’s why it is difficult to change unless prompted by a major reason: a life-threatening diagnosis, the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship. It’s easier to remain comfortable than to shift gears.

We share stories of reinvention in our annual People Issue, of living one’s passion and answering an inner call to live more authentically.

What emerges when we do this is not only a sense of satisfaction and joyfulness, but we become examples for others, inspiring those around us to rise up too.

After more than a decade in communications, Rhonda Rawlings felt called to serve her community in a deeper way. After connecting with Dan Weidenbenner, executive director of Mill Village Ministries, and expressing a desire to transition to nonprofit work, Dan created a position specifically for her—as neighborhood engagement director to

promote Village Launch, an initiative to support burgeoning West Greenville entrepreneurs (“Better Together,” page 44).

Cancer pushed Matt Tebbetts to change his life. When his wife, Carly, was diagnosed, the couple decided to take radical stock of their time, readjusting priorities and putting life-long goals at the fore. Matt’s passion is wine, and in 2017 he created a new professional reality with Mission Grape, a local distributor of premier wines from around the world (“Local Palate,” page 82).

Enzo Hincapie bears the name of cycling royalty. For years, the 13-year-old son of Tour de France legend George Hincapie wasn’t keen on the sport. George didn’t push, however—he invited his son to fall in love with cycling for himself. Now, Enzo is coming into his own as a rider, placing high at national races, finding his cadence as a champion, not in the shadows of his dad and an illustrious cycling cohort, but in the company of them (“First Ascent,” page 70).

These individuals and others in this issue remind us of the benefit of dreaming wildly, acting intentionally, and embracing joy.

May you also answer when life comes knocking.

Blair Knobel, Editor in Chief blair@towncarolina.com

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SARAH JAROSZ There’s a reason that multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz won four Grammy Awards at the tender age of 29, and you’ll be captivated by the Texas native’s live performance at the TD Stage.

Expect to hear songs from her most recent Grammy-winning album, World on the Ground, as well as cuts from her newly released, Blue Heron Suite, which focuses on trips she took as a child to the Gulf Coast of Texas with her family.

TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Mon, Sept 20, 7:30pm. Lawn, $35; Genevieve’s, $55.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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UCB 43RD REEDY RIVER RUN

BLIPPI THE MUSICAL

Holding bragging rights to the largest apple crop in the state, Hendersonville County is the apple of North Carolina’s eye. Every year on Labor Day weekend, downtown Hendersonville honors all things apple at the North Carolina Apple Festival. Meet some of the area’s apple growers and purchase fruit and other apple-themed merchandise, listen to live music, and chow down at the food court—but don’t miss the festival’s finale, the King Apple Parade (Mon, 2:30pm).

Main St, Hendersonville, NC. Sept 3–6. Fri–Sun, 10am–8pm; Mon, 10am–4pm. Free. (828) 693-9708, visithendersonvillenc.org/north-carolina-apple-festival

Launched in 1978 to show off the new paved paths in Cleveland Park, Greenville’s iconic Reedy River Run celebrates its 43rd edition this fall with a new sponsor, United Community Bank. Lace up your running shoes and head for South Main Street, where you can participate in either the 5K or 10K race. Hurry—spots are going fast, as runs are limited to 1,000 (10K) and 750 (5K) runners respectively this year.

Designed for kids aged two to six, this lively musical focuses on the loveable, childlike character created on YouTube—with over 200 million views per month—by Stevin John. Always clad in blue and orange, Blippi has taught millions of children basics like counting, colors, and letters. Now Blippi comes to the stage, where his antics will be accompanied by catchy songs so audiences can sing along.

Downtown Greenville. Mon, Sept 6, 10K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am.

10K, $45; 5K, $36. ucbireedyriverrun.com

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, Sept 3, 6pm. $25-$65 (free for children under age 1). (864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

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ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL

THE PRODUCERS

Your favorite regional artisans are back at last, at the Indie Craft Parade’s one-day event at Trailblazer Park. Founded by the Makers Collective to support and promote independent artists, the Indie Craft Parade is a curated artisan’s market that brings together some of the best talent in the South. Come meet the makers—and remember, it’s never too early to buy holiday gifts.

Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr, Travelers Rest.

Sat, Sept 25, 9am–5pm. $5. makerscollective.org

After the pandemic forced the cancellation of SkunkFests for 2020, the festival staff is bringing the bands back together again this fall with a lineup including Jim Lauderdale, Sarah Siskind, The Pink Stones, The Contenders, and many more. The best way to enjoy the three-day lineup of bluegrass, folk, and country music concerts in the Blue Ridge foothills? Do as the die-hard fans do: pitch a tent and camp out for the duration.

4063 Jordan Rd, Greer. Sept 30–Oct 2. Thurs–Sat, concert times vary. Thurs, $55; Fri, $65; Sat, $75. Three-day pass, $140. (864) 416-4515, albinoskunk.com

Who ever thought a musical called Springtime for Hitler would be a box-office smash? Washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock and accountant Leo Bloom sure didn’t when they hatched a scam to raise $2 million, stage the world’s worst musical, and abscond with the money. Based on the 1967 film, The Producers, this show at Greenville Theatre is still good for belly laughs, proving that good comedy never gets old.

Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville. Sept 10–26.

Tues & Thurs, 7:30pm; Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40.

(864) 233-6238, greenvilletheatre.org

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Quick HITS GODSPELL

z In re-casting this classic, based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Centre Stage takes a look at the popular musical through a contemporary lens. Structured as a series of parables, Godspell premiered Off-Broadway in 1971, with such beloved songs as “Save the People” and “Day by Day.” If you missed it back then, be sure to book tickets for the show’s Greenville revival.

Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville. Sept 9–26. Thurs, Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $30-$35. (864) 233-6733, centrestage.org Photograph of Teague Moriarty, chef & owner, Sons & Daughters in San Francisco, CA, courtesy of Euphoria

PHILIP MORSBERGER “STEPPIN’ OUT!”

z The world lost a formidable talent earlier this year, when artist Philip Morsberger succumbed to COVID. Hampton III Gallery celebrates his life and work in their latest exhibit, “Steppin’ Out!” The only American named as a Master of Drawing at Oxford University’s Ruskin School of Art in England, Morsberger conjured images from his past in abstract canvases that burst with color.

Hampton III Gallery, 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd., Taylors. Sept 16–Oct 30. Open during gallery hours: Tues–Fri, 1–5pm; Sat, 10am–5pm.

(864) 268-2771, hamptoniiigallery.com

THE ROSE BALL

z Dating back to 1971, the biennial Rose Ball is Greenville’s longest-running charitable event. For one magical night, more than 4,000 roses and other blooms transform the rooms in the Poinsett Club into a breathtaking gardenscape.

Besides being an awe-inspiring evening filled with food, drink, and camaraderie, this year’s ball will raise funds for 12 area nonprofits.

Poinsett Club, 807 E Washington St, Greenville. Fri, Sept 24, 7:30pm.

Tickets start at $500/couple. theroseball.org

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

z This lively tale of a rock-and-roll musician coping with a poorly executed sex-change operation returns to open The Warehouse Theatre’s 2021 season. Hedwig delivers her story in the form of a concert and stand-up comedy performance, which wouldn’t be complete without her hard-rock band, The Angry Inch. Count on the musical to tickle your funny bone while inspiring you with Hedwig’s story of perseverance.

The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Sept 24–Oct 17.

Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40. (864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

GENERATIONS GROUP FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON

z Your lunch hour will be well spent listening to engineer, educator, and former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver Leland Melvin share his inspiring stories of perseverance and excellence at Generations’ 16th annual fundraiser. There is no charge for the lunch, but any donations you choose to make will go toward the nonprofit’s mission of working with young boys in a group home setting to overcome sexually abusive behaviors.

Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Tues, Sept 28, 11am–1pm. Free; donations encouraged. (864) 243-5557, generationsgroup.com/help/events

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Euphoria Euphoria serves up a roster of more than 30 events this fall, featuring dinners prepared by Michelin-starred chefs like Teague Moriarty (above) of San Francisco’s Sons & Daughters, wine tastings and cocktail classes, guest chef lunches and dinners, and so much more. Sample, sip, and listen at Feast by the Field on Saturday and Sunday, and wind up the weekend with the Sunday Supper at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm. Just be forewarned: tickets are going fast.

Thurs–Sun, Sept 16–19. Events, locations, and times vary. Tickets range from $45-$400.

(864) 233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PEACE CENTER WHITE CLAW CONCERTS

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND Sep 2 • TD Stage NATE BARGATZE: THE RAINCHECK TOUR Sep 9 • Peace Concert Hall WHITE CLAW CONCERTS

ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES Sep 10 • TD Stage WHITE CLAW CONCERTS

SARAH JAROSZ Sep 20 • TD Stage POTTED POTTER Oct 1-3 • Gunter Theatre 2021-2022 PEACE BROADWAY

HADESTOWN Oct 5-10 • Peace Concert Hall CHICAGO Oct 13 • Peace Concert Hall

AMERICA Oct 14 • Peace Concert Hall

JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT Nov 28 • Peace Concert Hall

LEDISI: THE WILD CARD TOUR Oct 20 • Peace Concert Hall

LESLIE ODOM JR. “THE CHRISTMAS TOUR” Dec 14 • Peace Concert Hall

GARY CLARK JR. Oct 26 • Peace Concert Hall

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THE REGIONS Oct 29 • Genevieve’s PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES Nov 1 • Peace Concert Hall FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS Nov 6 • Peace Concert Hall FINE ARTS CENTER

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On theTown GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AT LLYN STRONG FINE JEWELRY JULY 24, 2021

Local jewelry designer llyn strong threw an indoor and alfresco fête to honor the grand opening of her new space on East Washington Street. Guests enjoyed crisp wines and nibbled on hors d’oeuvres while viewing llyn’s latest collection—all to the tune of melodic serenades from electric violin duo Synergy Twins.

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Attendees enjoyed light bites and refreshments at the opening of artist Melissa Anderson’s new showcase, “Historical Fiction: Faces of Claussen’s Bakery.” The exhibit, on display at the SIFT Gallery in the McMillan Pazdan Smith building through September, nods to the site’s former life as home to Greenville’s Claussen Bakery.

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Longtime champion of the Greenville arts, painter Ric Standridge showcased his newest works in a one-night reveal at the chic new Riverside Apartments, located just off the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Patrons enjoyed light bites and sips as Standridge pulled the cloth off his four latest paintings.

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Hampton III Gallery commemorated its latest exhibit, “Jeanet S. Dreskin: 100 Years,” with a special party in honor of the beloved painter, who celebrates her 100th birthday this year. An icon in the South Carolina arts community and beyond, Dreskin has long been lauded for her environmental abstracts and creative use of organic imagery.

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eslie and Josh met on an overnight camping trip celebrating a mutual friend’s birthday. Their paths crossed again a year later with the same group of friends, this time at the lake where they saw a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse. That second meeting proved significant in more than one way, as four years later, Josh proposed to Leslie at a historic park near downtown Richmond, Virginia, overlooking the entire city.

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their original choice of venue, but owing to weather complications, Leslie’s longtime friend and planner, Samantha, seamlessly made the switch. That way, the couple still got to have their low-key outdoor wedding surrounded by their closest friends and family, with Leslie looking gorgeous in a custom gown by designer and friend Carolina Soma. The pair lives on Paris Mountain, near Greenville.—Kathryn Norungolo

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MASTER IN OUR MIDST HAMPTON III GALLERY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE MESMERIZING WORK OF JEANET DRESKIN, WHO CELEBRATES HER 100TH BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH

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ome on in, sweetie,” a voice welcomes me in as I enter the Hampton III Gallery. “She’s sittin’ in the middle room if you want to greet her.” The “she” in question is artist Jeanet Dreskin, the regional legend and dynamic painter, who turns 100 this month. I pause to take in Dreskin’s strong, sapient paintings, alive with the kind of movement you’d expect to see under a microscope or in a tide pool. In front of Dreskin’s Magic Carpet paintings, or “monotypes with hand-coloring,” as she describes them, my eyes can’t choose a starting point: the studied, knotted edge; the mystery of cool, woven hues; the pools of glowing green? It all feels necessary, it all seems to echo the invitation I first heard when I arrived: “Come on in.”

By the time Jeanet Dreskin started creating personal works, she had already cut out an energetic and ambitious art career.

From undergraduate studies in art fundamentals and a pre-med program at Tulane in her native New Orleans, Dreskin went on to complete the medical arts program at Johns Hopkins. She worked in New York at the American Museum of Natural History, focusing her biological illustrations on primates. These drawings,

Artwork (left to right) Sere Karma I. Watercolor, ink, collage, acrylic, gouache. 30” x 22 ½”; Turbulence. Gouache, watercolor, collage. 38 3/8” x 49 3/8”; Carolina Dollar IV. Gouache, watercolor, oil, pastel. 30” x 22 ½”

The Hampton III Gallery offers an expansive collection of works from throughout Jeanet Dreskin’s career. From her movement-heavy Flow paintings to her environmentally themed Sere series, discover Jeanet’s work here.

all one hundred of them, were published in a book called Gorilla, Gorilla. In 1946, Dreskin moved to the Midwest where she worked as a medical illustrator at the University of Chicago. From there, she and her husband moved to Greenville. With her titan experience behind her, Dreskin turned toward fine art. In addition to educating others, both as head of the school at the Greenville County Museum of Art and as an instructor at the Governor’s School, she immersed herself even further in her own education.

Wading through the crowd at the gallery opening of Jeanet Dreskin: 100 Years, I lock eyes with her. She is seated in a corner, surrounded by her Williwaw and Flow paintings—and by people, of course. I watch, listen. Everyone has a gift, a word, a story for Jeanet. She clearly has a lot to give them as well. Even those of us attending her gallery show are given a priceless gift—a handwritten recipe of her Grandma Rena’s stuffed crab, printed on the back of a postcard of her blue crab painting Bait I. One of her students from the GCMA school days, Joanna Llew, recalls her open teaching style. “She wasn’t controlling—she really let me draw. She even invited our class to her home, and that really

impacted me.” The woman I locked eyes with is an industry behemoth—not only a professional and a formidable talent, but also a teacher, a giver, a welcomer, a friend. With Jeanet Dreskin, it isn’t either/or. It’s both/and.

In the early ’70s, Dreskin studied in the then-new graduate program at Clemson University, a time during which her integral Sere series was born. “There’s a great connection between [the Sere series] and my area of study as a medical artist,” she explains, noting that in her medical work, the final result dictated the entire process. “Here, I’m letting the image dictate what the final result would be.” Standing in the Hampton III Gallery, I spend time with the Sere series—the womb-like burnt orbs, the cellular drama. The quiet yet daunting way these works pull you into themes of birth, death, regeneration.

I text my friend later: “I feel so honored to have met her.” Who wouldn’t? There’s a master in our midst here in Greenville, the rare kind that welcomes you in with open arms.

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Through Village Launch, Jeanette Brewster (left) and Rhonda Rawlings (right) work to connect local entrepreneurs to the resources they need to succeed. Through networking, mentorship, and more, the program has helped burgeoning small businesses in the Westside community (many minority-owned) turn into successful enterprises.

BETTER TOGETHER JEANETTE BREWSTER AND RHONDA RAWLINGS LEND A HAND TO WESTSIDE ENTREPRENEURS

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t’s impossible to talk about Village Launch without throwing in the cliché—because it actually does take a village. A sidearm of Greenville nonprofit Mill Village Ministries, Village Launch offers a ten-week business academy, mentorships, networking, and even a monthly market. But it’s more than that. It’s a haven for hustlers and entrepreneurs with big dreams but small resource buckets. Run by Jeanette Brewster and Rhonda Rawlings, these women are no strangers to the entrepreneurial game. Jeanette is a web designer and photographer, and hosts her own podcast, The Heart of Chat. While much of Rhonda’s

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career has been with SummitMedia Greenville producing the Tom Joyner Morning Show, she’s dabbled in politics and still hosts her Sunday community affairs show on 107.3 JAMZ. We sat down with the two of them to learn how Village Launch helps invest in the Westside community by supporting burgeoning small businesses.

Jeanette, tell me your story. How did you get involved with Village Launch?

Jeanette: I actually came to the program as an entrepreneur.

I went through our ten-week BEA [Business Entrepreneur Academy] class in spring of 2019. I’m a web designer and photographer. They hired me to come back and do headshots for the next class. . . . When our director left, they offered me a position as the new director for the program.

So, as PROGRAM director, what does your role entail?

Jeanette: (laughs) I’m so glad Rhonda is here now. It’s everything from coordinating facilitators, having them trained, setting up our classes, speaking with every single potential participant. Everything. Finding guest speakers,

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and then keeping up with our alumni and bringing them back in for our additional programming.

That’s a lot! Let’s talk about the Business Entrepreneur Academy. tell me what that looks like.

Jeanette: Currently we do three cohorts a year: spring, summer, and fall. They’re ten-week programs and . . . we have mentors who are in class with our entrepreneurs all ten weeks. We have a finance night and then we cover everything, including knowing yourself, getting your messaging right, finding your pitch, figuring out what your numbers are, how to start small, and then working in partnership with Community Works to help them get funding and access to low-interest loans.

Rhonda, you’ve spent the last 13 years in radio and TV. How did you make the transition into the nonprofit realm?

Rhonda: I left radio full-time because I was offered the position of South Carolina communications director for Senator Cory Booker for his presidential campaign. Once that political season was over . . . I felt like it was time for a transition but I wanted to still keep a position where I had a platform to assist and help inform the community. . . . I just happened to mention to Dan Weidenbenner, the executive director [of Mill Village Ministries], ‘If you ever have a position available, I’m really interested in working in the nonprofit field.’ Maybe another couple weeks went by and he came up to me and said, ‘I want to start a position called “neighborhood engagement director,” and I really would like for you to do it.’ So, it was really an answer to prayer.

What do you hope Village Launch will provide to this community? rhonda: I think really to just make the community aware.

I think sometimes, we’re so geared that if we need something, we go to bigger, more established stores. I think it would be great to have the community think more locally.

Jeanette: My hope is that they all create these businesses that can increase their income, as well as provide other jobs in the community. Because that’s a lot of the issues with the West Greenville area, so many businesses are pushed out, and the businesses that come in are not creating jobs for the community. rhonda: I think for a lot of people it does work out to

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TB • COMMUNITY Greenville’s longest-running charitable community event, The Rose Ball features more than 4,000 roses and raises more than $4 million to benefit the physical, emotional, educational, and cultural needs of the community. Caroline Brackett (far right) leads the design team this year, which includes Farrah Redmon (left) and Michele Johnson (center).

SECRET GARDEN FOR THIS DESIGN TEAM, TRANSFORMING THE ROSE BALL INTO A TROPICAL ESCAPE IS A BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE

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ccording to my neglected Webster’s dictionary—a tome just thick enough and stubborn enough to double as a doorstop—the definition of the verb bloom is “to yield blossoms; to flourish or thrive.” What could more perfectly sum up the impact of a flower-filled evening at the Rose Ball on our community than those seven words?

First held in 1971, the iconic event always results in an inspired evening that has benefited countless lives and local organizations through fundraising over the years. If “the grandest ball of them all” breathes life into important initiatives for the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and nearly a dozen other nonprofits, then the talented volunteer designers behind the event are tasked with taking your breath away. The catch? They have less than 48 hours to pull off one of the most extraordinary transformations in the Upstate.

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For Kristen McLean, the chair of the Rose Ball Committee, this carefully coordinated effort is less event planning, more feat of fine art. “The first time I walked into the Poinsett Club, many years ago, I was just in awe—completely taken aback by the sheer amount of roses, and the talent of women in our community. It’s amazing what they can do in just a few days—the floral installations change the space completely. It’s very special,” McLean promises.

“Each room in the Poinsett Club has its own designer and florist working together to craft a unique experience, from the moment the flowers are dropped off to just before the doors open. It’s beautiful, organized chaos.”

And as the design teams change every two years, no evening at this biennial event is ever the same. The theme and vision for the space, usually determined by the featured designer and planned out over the course of a year, are shrouded in secrecy leading up to the week of the reveal. This year’s featured artist and ballroom designer is local studio owner and influencer Caroline Brackett, who embraced the emotional challenges that a pandemic presented.

“We just knew that by the time of this year’s event, people would be ready to go out and have fun, to let loose and escape a little . . . while still looking forward to an elegant and elevated evening.” This insight led Brackett’s creative approach out of the garden and onto warm sand and surf—and planted the seed of an idea: a total departure that would bring people closer together.

“We were dealing with big questions leading into the pandemic.

Were we going to have the ball? Were we going to cancel it? I thought, ‘Let’s take our guests away to somewhere inspired by the tropics,’ and that’s really what it’s all about,” reflects Brackett. “Being transported by the beauty of the florals, of the overall design. An evening of being in awe.”

The 26th Rose Ball will be held Friday, September 24, at the Poinsett Club, 807 E Washington St, Greenville. theroseball.org

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Dwell Chic’s competitive edge is a technologyforward approach, which allows clients to visualize the space with realistic renderings. When describing her style, O’Dell says, “My style is more of a combination of textures, patterns and colors to create a layered effect.” In addition to bold décor, she likes to incorporate organic textures and natural tones into her creations. While ambience is most important, Dwell Chic produces designs that not only enhance the aesthetic, but also provide solutions to challenges in clients’ homes.

Alongside full-service interior design, O’Dell opened a home décor and design showroom in the Village of West Greenville. She says, “It’s a little bit of a dream come true. We offer home décor and gifts that you can’t find anywhere else.” With tons of fabrics and wallpapers, anyone is welcome to browse the endless possibilities. Whether customers are looking for a quick gift for a friend or the perfect piece to complement a room, the Dwell Chic team gives the expertise needed to accomplish their desired concept.

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A 1952 luxury residential building became the inspiration and location for the recently opened Kimpton Sylvan Hotel.

In Atlanta’s posh Buckhead neighborhood, the KIMPTON SYLVAN HOTEL riffs on mid-century style.

Photograph courtesy of the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel

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URBAN RETREAT THE K IMPTON SY LVA N HOTEL IS ATL A NTA’S BEST EXCUSE TO STAY IN

by Blair Knobel

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here’s a feeling that accompanies a weekend trip—a quick getaway that inspires and reenergizes but doesn’t require extra planning.

Atlanta is the apex of Southern charm, artistry, and diversity, and I hadn’t been in a while. For the weekend, my partner and I base ourselves at the new Kimpton Sylvan Hotel, an overhaul of a luxury residential building built in 1952 in the verdant Buckhead neighborhood. Our first night in, we opt for room service courtesy of the hotel’s premier restaurant, The Betty, a wink to mid-century supper clubs. Chef Brandon Chavannes’s exquisite menu transports guests back to an era of indulgent dinners and classic cocktails.

The next morning, we sleep in and stay hotel-side for breakfast, featuring fresh juice, croissants, and French omelets. We talk plans

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for the day—a stop at the High Museum for its Calder-Picasso exhibit, perusing books with a glass at the nearby Lucian Books and Wine—but are lured poolside first. In concert with the hotel’s mid-mod aesthetic, the pool has a vintage feel, with lounges and tropical plants intermixed with ancient oak trees and other native flora. An hour becomes two, then three, and we let go of the need to move. The day stretches over us as our thoughts turn to evening—pre-dinner drinks at Willow Bar, followed by a reservation for more delights at The Betty, topped off by a nightcap on the roof at St. Julep.

Coming inside, we pass social hour in the lobby, a Kimpton tradition. I grab a glass of wine and say a quick hello to fellow guests before hopping on the elevator. Down before our dinner reservation, we take a peek at the hotel’s garden-themed Willow Bar, offering plant-based bites and botanical-inspired drinks.

From its garden-inspired Willow Bar (opposite far left and below), continental fare at The Betty (left), and mid-century modern rooms, the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel invites guests to linger.

BUCKHEAD HIGHLIGHTS

Photography courtesy of the Kimpton Sylvan Hotel

Dubbed the Beverly Hills of the South, Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood is the epitome of sophistication, luxury, and high-end style. While there, check out Lucian Books and Wine, beaucoups of local boutiques, King + Duke for seasonal dishes cooked over an open hearth, and jaw-dropping mansions.

En route to dinner at The Betty we take in the hotel’s chic lobby, smartly appointed with Scandinavian-style furniture and abstract art, a balance of neutral tones and colorful paintings. We also spy the complimentary bikes on offer, which we vow to utilize in the morning ahead of checkout. (Another hallmark of Kimpton hotels: they are pet friendly, but we left our fur baby at home.)

Dinner is a highlight of the weekend. Settling into a gorgeous banquette, we survey the full dining room buzzing with patrons and confident servers, a vibe of unpretentious sophistication. We start with oysters and strong martinis, perfectly chilled. Chef Chavannes’s menu is a modern riff on decadent continental cuisine; a standout is the lasagna rotolo with mushroom, aged balsamic, and pecorino fondue. We cap our meal with a chocolate dessert, artful as a modern canvas, alongside The Betty Old Fashioned, a sultry take on the classic,

featuring smoky Scotch with a splash of rum, coffee bitters, and demerara sugar.

To end the night, we head up nine floors to St. Julep, the hotel’s vibrant rooftop lounge, for stellar stargazing. A buoyant crowd enjoys tropical cocktails, creative small bites, and crafty takes on soft serve, while the weekend DJ keeps the party lively.

Against the Atlanta skyline, we feel content in our decision to make the most of this faceted hotel.

When a stay is this accommodating, eye-catching, and pleasurable, that should be the case. The Kimpton Sylvan Hotel is a reflection of its home city, with inspiration and artful juxtapositions around every corner.

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SPORT T H E B E S T S T O R I E S O F L A N D & W AT E R

Waders on, fly rod at the ready, guide John Conits prepares to cast for trout in a cool mountain stream.

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Master the art of netting wild fish at HARE’S EAR FLY FISHING with professional angler John Conits.

Photograph by Mathew Franklin Carter

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GOOD CATCH JOHN CONITS A NSWERS THE CA LL OF THE W ILD AS THE OW NER OF GREEN V ILLE -BASED HA RE’S EA R FLY FISHING

by Bo Wood • photography by Matthew Franklin Carter

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t’s a toasty August morning in the Pisgah National Forest, and John Conits is in his element. He’s crouching on half-sunken rocks, scouting the perfect section of the river to drift his fly to attract a hungry wild brown trout.

Water creeps up his black waders as he readjusts the attack position. His trusty nine-foot fly rod flutters back and forth as a blue heron swoops down in front of the opposite bank, nearly skimming the water’s surface.

Conits is the owner of Hare’s Ear Fly Fishing, his passion turned career, seven years in the making. Not a lifelong angler, he was introduced to the sport by a friend and immediately became hooked. “When I finally caught a fish, a lightbulb went off,” he says. “I quit my job and for two years every day, I went to the river learning the sport.”

It’s hard to ignore the natural beauty of his ever-changing outdoor office—a perk of his profession. The opportunity didn’t come easy, but throughout the learning process, he had four key mentors in his corner. “Walker Parrott, Ken Hardwick, Heath Carppe, and Jeff Furman taught me how to be a guide,” he says. “There is big difference in being a knowledgeable guide compared to a good angler. An angler can put people on fish, but guiding requires patience and being people-oriented. We’re up early in the morning scouting water and up late at night tying flies. There’s so much behind the scenes of a guided trip. It takes years and years of experience of knowing what flies the fish are going to eat at that certain time of year.”

Conits’s tours focus on wild fish, particularly trout, in public waters. “Stream-born fish, I wanted to get into that game,” he says. The teaching aspect in tough rivers is what he enjoys most. The Hare’s Ear experience is different than posting up at a honey hole where landing an Instagramworthy trout is all but guaranteed.

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For Conits, it’s about the thrill of the hunt, the whole operation of landing your first wild fish. Now with nearly a decade of experience, Conits has fined-tuned his instincts as an angler, and most importantly, a guide. “The fish are aware when you step in the water,” he says. “It’s just like hunting a deer—you are creeping, whispering, looking through the water because they are running from you at all times.”

Each excursion with Hare’s Ear Fly Fishing is tailored to the person’s skill level. “For first-timers, October through June are the best months to go,” he says. “Wear neutral colors, we’ll gear up in waders and boots, get rods and reels ready, and hit the water to learn how to drift the fly, fight the fish, and net the fish.”

Whether you’re a firsttimer or an experienced angler, fly-fishing guide John Conits (below) can show you the tricks of his trade, from tying flies (right) to finding the perfect trout stream.

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SPORT • PEOPLE “We’re up early in the morning scouting water and up late at night tying flies. There’s so much behind the scenes of a guided trip,” says John Conits (right), owner of Hare’s Ear Fly Fishing.

He explains that casting the line is akin to painting, in that it’s a skill never mastered and one he works on constantly. There are so many nuances, from tweaking your wrist to the arm position on your follow-through. It requires the delicate consistency of a surgeon. “Everyone can whip a rod,” he says. “The longer you work on a cast, you begin to get your timing and form down to have success on the water. The day you think you’ve figured it out is the day you stop learning.”

As much as patience is key when fishing, respecting nature is equally vital to becoming an esteemed angler.

With so many variables, even the most experienced caster can come up empty-handed. But learning from each miss is part of the process. What stands out about Conits’s passion for fly fishing is the distinctive conservation approach he is keen to highlight.

“Probably the most important thing is to protect the fish so we can come back for another fight,” he notes. “I believe in taking care of the fisheries; I’m a catch-and-release angler.”

Fly fishing is a sport anyone can enjoy for most of their life, one where all ages find joy outing after outing. “I’ll be guiding a 9-year-old [one day] and the next day a 90-yearold. Celebrating the assist and watching that person hook, land, and disperse a wild fish is everything to me.”

Year after year, Conits watches the environment change, from the river’s intensity to the newly spawned fish to the colors that transform each season. If you do find a connection with wading rivers and searching for the perfect score, Conits suggests a trial-and-error approach.

“Go mess up, tangle your rig, learn how to tie knots, and start looking at maps,” he says. “Part of fishing is exploration. It’s when you find something on your own that’s special.”

Once you commit to an angler lifestyle, Conits advises a visit to the local fly shop to purchase the essentials. For Greenvillians, he recommends Dodson Fishing Company in Travelers Rest (dodsonfishing.com). To book a guided trip with Hare’s Ear Fly Fishing, visit haresearflyfishing.com or email john@haresearflyfishing.com.

“Everyone can whip a rod,” Conits says. “The longer you work on a cast, you begin to get your timing and form down to have success on the water. The day you think you’ve figured it out is the day you stop learning.”

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East Tennessee: “I love the rivers of East Tennessee and the year-round cold-water fisheries being tail waters. I enjoy the technical aspects of hunting their wild stream–born fish.” Pisgah National Forest: “The Pisgah National Forest has a wide variety of trout waters ranging from big brown trout rivers to [streams for] smaller wild trout. There are creeks to Appalachian streams where you can fish for brook trout, too.” Sumter National Forest: “In the other direction, Sumter National Forest also has a wide variety of fish and plenty of different options for water, both calm and swift. In this area, you normally think of going into the mountains for fly fishing, but the midland rivers offer a fantastic experience, especially in the colder months.”

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Interior designer CAROLINE BRACKETT creates charming spaces with whimsical finds.

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DESIGNING WOMAN CA ROLINE BR ACKETT L AUNCHES A NEW HOME DÉCOR COLLECTION

by Kathryn Davé • photography by Emily BOLt

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Fall in love with handpicked stunners from Curated, interior designer Caroline Brackett’s (opposite) new home décor collection; (on previous page) handmade vintage Indian floor poufs, $550.

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hen you fall in love with something, it’s hard to leave it behind. Interior designer Caroline Brackett decided she wouldn’t. “I always got so frustrated when I came across a piece I love, but didn’t have a spot for it with one of my projects,” she explains.

In addition to focusing on mid- to high-end residential interior design, Brackett has just launched Curated, a handselected online collection of memorable décor, lighting, art, and one-of-a-kind objects. The move is a natural one for Brackett, whose warm, timeless style and collaborative approach have grown her interior design practice to a team of five working across the Southeast.

Brackett’s familiarity with the region will guide her search through the best antique stores and vintage shops to source the vibrant mix of home items she spotlights in Curated. For many people, shopping for décor pieces that stand out and tell a distinct yet cohesive story about their home can be overwhelming. Curated offers a shortcut, but a soulful one. “I love each one of these pieces and appreciate them so much. They’re what make a room interesting,” Brackett says.

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CHOOSING FAVORITE PIECES FROM CURATED IS HARD FOR CAROLINE BRACKETT, BUT SHE MAKES IT EASY TO ADD REAL STYLE TO YOUR HOME WITH FIVE STATEMENT MAKERS.

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1. mirrored painted sconces “These were found at an antique store in Asheville, and I fell in love with them.

They are old and were probably candles converted to bulbs at some point.

They are perfectly imperfect and would add charm to any room. I envision them in a dining room over a sideboard.” $790 for the pair

2. Vintage Italian Tole Chandelier “This hand-painted chandelier is just the sweetest thing. It’s something you don’t see all the time, which is the whole purpose of Curated. It would be so cute over a breakfast table or in a little girl’s room, or really anywhere . . . it’s so versatile!” $750

3. Hand-colored Camilla prints “These are sweet prints we found in an antique store and had them framed locally.

They are so sweet for a guest bedroom or little girl’s room.” $550 for the set of three

4. Pair of Green Garden Stools “The color and scale of these garden stools is what drew me to them. It is a vibrant color that would work outdoors or in. These are wonderful as side tables when you are limited on space, or just to add a fun punch of color to any room.”

$850 for the pair

5. Peruvian Reverse Painted Mirror “This amazing églomisé mirror from Peru is reversepainted, a technique that is very beautiful and difficult to achieve. I love the vibrant colors and the life it adds to any room.” $1,250

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S CLEAN SOLUTIONS KENDA LL DA LY TA KES A IM AT PL ASTIC WASTE

BY BR INGING REFILL A BLE PRODUCTS TO YOUR DOOR

by Charlotte Ward • photograph by paul mehaffey

ingle-use plastic is so passé. From crammed landfills to litter-filled oceans, we’re seeing the adverse effects of our addiction to disposables. Now Upstate entrepreneur Kendall Daly is offering an alternative to plastic waste with her new venture Amend Market.

Amend is a refill service that encourages people to cut back on disposable plastic by refilling containers they already have in their homes with hand soap, multipurpose cleaner, dishwasher granules, and other green products.

Products are sourced from ethical small makers—primarily women-owned businesses—located in the Southeast region of the United States.

Everything is dispensed via a slick set-up, unfolding from the back of Kendall’s car. Sweet-smelling home and beauty products are sold by weight, alongside bulk offerings of quinoa, garbanzo beans, black beans, and rice.

Kendall will fill any container, from used Mrs. Meyer’s bottles to washed-out peanut butter jars. For the more discerning customer, her website offers sleek refillable containers and her Instagram showcases repurposing hacks perfect for an aesthetically pleasing pantry.

A Greenville native who earned her degree in environmental and natural resources at Clemson, Kendall previously worked as a sustainability coordinator at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. She launched Amend Market on Earth Day 2021 to counteract the increase in single-plastic use during the pandemic.

“I wanted to create a way to stop plastic waste before it gets into the trash,” she says, “and to get clean products that are good for your body and your family to people where they are.”

Do your part to reduce plastic waste by refilling your plastic containers with clean home and hygiene products from Kendall Daly’s new Amend Market.

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Amend Market offers sustainable everyday essentials, refilled at the customer’s door, throughout Greenville and the surrounding area. All you have to do is click “schedule a refill” at amendmarket.com, and Kendall will bring 16 clean products to your door. During the refill visit, you pick the containers you wish to fill and the price is based on the weight of what you choose.

Amend also sells thoughtfully packaged goods such as soap bars in reusable tins, and dish soap, shampoo, and conditioner in pump bottles, as well as “tree-free” toilet paper and other household items.

You can purchase these items in advance on the website and they will be delivered during your refill time slot.

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TIME SENSITIVE THE M A N RECOUNTS HIS EXPER IENCES DEA LING W ITH HIS MOTHER’S DEMENTI A

by Steven Tingle

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n January of 2019, I begrudgingly left downtown Greenville and moved in with my mother near Waynesville, North Carolina. If given a choice, I would have moved into a maximum-security prison, but my mom’s dementia, which she had been diagnosed with several years earlier, had reached the point it was no longer safe for her to live alone.

My mom had gone from forgetting where she’d left her keys to forgetting what keys are.

When I first moved in, we came to an agreement. I would stay through October, so she could enjoy autumn in the mountains, and then in November she would move into an assisted living facility in Greenville. As far as caretaker jobs go, it was fairly effortless. My mom didn’t require help bathing or dressing, she just needed someone to cook her meals, remind her to take her medicine, and prevent her from feeding the dog twelve times a day. She was grateful I was there and continually thanked me for my help. But when November finally rolled around, and I broached the subject of her moving into the facility, she immediately switched from Jekyll to Hyde. “Those places are for old people,” my eighty-one-year-old mom yelled. “So you can forget sending me to a place like that.”

Over the next few months, my mom’s condition worsened. It’s disconcerting to watch someone slowly lose their mind, while their body remains healthy and agile. “Did I know you when you were a baby?” my mom asked me one afternoon as she shoved plastic flowers into pots of moldy soil. A few days later, I went to the end of the driveway to get the mail, and when I returned five minutes later she threw out her arms: “I didn’t know you were coming to visit today!” I hugged her and whispered,

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“It’s going to be okay.” She looked at me, perplexed, “Everything is okay.”

In the spring of 2020, the pandemic hit, and moving into a facility was the last thing I wanted for my mom. Somehow we survived the next year together, but the wires in her brain continued to fray. “Do you rent this house?” she would ask, looking around the home she’d owned for thirty-five years. One morning I found her sitting on the couch, her face covered in tears. “I don’t know where I am,” she said. It was the first instance of paranoia, but as the months passed it became more and more pronounced. My mom went from living in baffled bliss to living in fear.

Her home was no longer a safe place, and I was becoming a stranger.

In March of this year, my mom was no longer suitable for assisted living; she needed a memory care facility. So when a space opened up at the Woodlands at Furman, I reserved it and didn’t tell her. I had to trick her to get her there—the gutless action of a spineless man. But I convinced myself it was an act of compassion. When I called her a couple of weeks later, she demanded I come pick her up, then slammed down the phone when I refused.

But last week I went for a visit, and when I walked in I found my mom learning to salsa dance, a guy old enough to have voted for Truman hanging on her arm. My mom took me to her room, which I’d furnished with items from her house in the mountains—her bed, her dresser, her décor—a small, secure replica of her home. “I love it here,” my mom said.

“If they try to make me leave, I’m going to pretend I’m really sick and then they’ll have to let me stay.” The cruel irony of dementia is you forget you have it. Or maybe that’s its one blessing.

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GRIN & BEAR IT IN HIS L ATEST COLLECTION, UPSTATE AUTHOR SCOTT GOULD WEAVES SOUTHER N STOR IES W ITH HIS TELLTA LE W IT

by Scott Gould

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he judge floated in like he was flying, flew right into his chair, his black coat trailing wings behind him. He started in on me.

“So you, young man, are telling this court that you indeed deliberately set these fires, that you wantonly and maliciously burned up half my county?”

He stopped, and I kept my mouth closed.

“Don’t let me put words into your mouth, son. Truth be told, what you are saying is absolutely nothing. Is that correct? You aren’t saying you did, but you aren’t saying you didn’t either.”

The judge mixed his eyebrows together with his fingers.

The whole room was the brown color of weak chocolate and almost empty. No TJ. Of course, no Treecie. A couple of old people, who didn’t seem as lonely here as they would out on the street, sat on the back row. One of them had a sandwich in a plastic bag.

“Mr. Lawrence?” The judge spoke to the table across from me, where a man sat with a bored expression that fit him better than his suit.

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“Yes, Your Honor?”

“Let me tell you what we got. Since you are the only lawyer here, I’ll talk to you. This human over here isn’t talking.”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

“What I have here, Mr. Lawrence, as you may or may not be well aware, is that this young man is accused of setting the fire. Arson. He isn’t talking, though. There is no evidence he set the fire other than the fact that he was in a pickup at some point near the scene of the conflagration. He is not denying his complicity in the crime. I have a woman who swears on the graves of her unborn children that this mute set the fire. This woman, who upon first examination seems quite upstanding, may in fact be of dubious character and wishes to remain anonymous because she was actually at the scene throwing off sparks of her own with another gentleman, who is the pickup’s owner. In a separate affidavit, this gentleman swears on the graves of his paramour’s unborn progeny that this young man did not—I repeat, did not—set any fire of any kind. This gentleman is quite willing to appear in front of me and testify to this fact. Whereas the woman, hoping to keep

Book cover and portrait courtesy of Scott Gould

This excerpt, “Smokey the Bear Has the Matches,” is from Idiot Men by Scott Gould. Copyright © 2021 by Springer Mountain Press. Used by permission of Springer Mountain Press.

Book cover and portrait (by Escobar Photography) courtesy of Scott Gould

‘That is your debt to be paid in full to society. You will be Smokey the Bear for the period of one year for any and all occasions that the great Bear’s appearance is needed.’

her spouse from discovering her nocturnal dalliances, is doing everything possible to keep out of a public venue. Have I got this correct so far, Mr. Lawrence? Am I telling you anything you do not already know?”

“Yes, Your Honor. I mean, no, Your Honor.” Mr. Lawrence shuffled around inside his suit. It was so big on him, the cloth didn’t move.

“To continue—and don’t you go eating in my courtroom, you hear me, Gladys?”

The woman in the back had that sandwich out. Egg salad, I think it looked like, smeared across the side of her mouth. I made a little motion with my hand, a little signal to tell her she had something hanging onto her face, and she smiled back at me. She saw me and wiped with the back of her hand. Then she shoved that sandwich into the bag and mumbled something at the judge he couldn’t hear.

“Now, Mr. Lawrence, I have a dilemma. I personally think that side of the river where the fire occurred needed a good burning to clear out the underbrush and make the quail hunting a little better next fall. But what I think doesn’t amount to a hill of legal beans. You, sir, have no physical evidence. Your circumstantial evidence is about as thin as the smoke from this fire we’re talking about. I can’t really put much faith in the testimony of your witnesses. What am I to do, Mr. Lawrence?”

The way he worked those eyebrows with his fingers, it was a wonder he had any hair left in them. I wasn’t sure where I stood, but I knew the judge was having trouble coming to a decision. I wanted to open my mouth, but TJ had told me not to say anything unless I absolutely had to.

And cry if you can, he told me.

“Your Honor?”

“Yes, Mr. Lawrence?”

“The county would be quite happy with some sort of community service arrangement that would—” “Mr. Lawrence, sir, you are a mind reader. A medium. Just what I was thinking myself. You could have a career telling fortunes long after the law is done with you.”

“Yes, Your Honor.”

“Here’s what I propose. I have a brother-in-law who works for the state, an employment decision that succinctly illustrates his mental powers. He is a forester. A tree hugger.

In addition to his many useless duties, he is in charge of the Smokey the Bear costume, and, as I well know, he searches

The latest in a string of publications from Upstate author Scott Gould, Idiot Men offers readers a slew of Southern stories from Gould’s witty pen. Join him for a virtual conversation on Tuesday, September 21, with author Christopher Swann. For more, visit hubcity.org.

constantly for people to assume the identity and character of Smokey for various public functions, such as visits to schools, holiday parades, and the like. That, my amateur Prometheus…” The judge cut his eyes to me. “That is your debt to be paid in full to society. You will be Smokey the Bear for the period of one year for any and all occasions that the great Bear’s appearance is needed. Should you ever refuse to put on the fur and hat, I shall toss you into the county jail for a term up to, but not exceeding, twelve calendar months, and jail is a place where no good mother’s son should ever set foot, where men are stacked like pasteurized cheese slices. You shall report to my brother-inlaw Monday morning bright and early, and, sir, there is no hibernation period for Smokey the Bear. He works the year ‘round. Gladys, let’s break for lunch, okay dear?”

Scott Gould is the author of three previous books: Strangers to Temptation, Whereabouts, and Things That Crash, Things That Fly. He is a multiple winner of the SC Arts Commission Individual Artist Fellowship in Prose and a recipient of the SC Academy of Authors Fiction Fellowship. His work has appeared in Kenyon Review, Black Warrior Review, New Madrid Journal, New Ohio Review, Crazyhorse, Pithead Chapel, BULL, New Stories from the South, and others. He lives in Sans Souci and teaches creative writing at the SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities.

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We’re not talking Harleys. We mean the red-blooded American, tried and true, Goonies-style spokesspinning, head-down, breeze-in-your-hair-with-yourbest-guys-by-your-side bike gangs. You’d meet up with your pals in your neighborhood and just ride. In the case of one particular teen, however, “the guys” in his gang happen to include an Olympic silver medalist who took third place in the Tour de France in 1998 (Bobby Julich) and another who won fourth place in the Tour de France in 2008 (Christian Vande Velde). And, of course, there’s George Hincapie, the 17-time rider in the Tour de France and Olympian, the man known as superstar cyclist “Big George” to many but just “Dad” to 13-year-old Enzo. That’s some gang.

And while most teenagers are happy if, say, just the kids at school or their crush acknowledge their Instagram posts, Enzo’s include comments like: “So proud of you, buddy!” from people like Lance Armstrong. (“Thanks, Uncle Lance,” was his reply). But that’s nothing new for Enzo (Zo, for short), who was born into the family business—the sport of cycling—and who is poised to carry the mantle of the Hincapie name.

Enzo got his first bike at three years old and started riding at four. Did the son of George Hincapie, legendary pro cyclist well-known for being the lead domestique (the rider who helps get the leader to the finish line) for “Uncle Lance,” start with training wheels?

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Louisa Henry (opposite) began unraveling the mystery of clay as a child with the help of her grandparents, an exploration that has grown into a passion and a line of pottery.

You could say cycling runs in Enzo Hincapie’s blood, as he inherited his love of the sport from both his grandfather, Ricardo, and his father, George.

Favorite rides and stops for the Hincapie Family “Paris Mountain is right next door,” explains George. “We’ll ride to Paris Mountain, climb up to the top on the road and ride up to Hotel Domestique.

Tonight, we’ll ride to the hotel and meet the family there for dinner—that’s 20 miles from here,” explains George of the door-to-door ride from home to hotel. Once there you can ride up to Saluda. There’s also Caesar’s Head and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Enzo’s picks for when he’s not road racing include DuPont State Forest for its nearly 100 miles of varied mountainbiking trails. “DuPont has really fun descents, flowy trails, and nice big jumps,” says Enzo.

To test their mettle on the gravel, they’ll ride at beautiful Lake Keowee.

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George and his older brother, Rich, a former elite-level cyclist, co-founded Hincapie Sportswear in 2002 in response to the dearth of good “kits” (cycling gear like jerseys, jackets, shorts, etc.) for an amateur cycling team Rich was managing. Globally revered, the Hincapie headquarters are in Greenville with production based in Medellin, Colombia, at a factory run (and co-owned)

by George and Rich’s Aunt Mari and Uncle Jorge. Their custom sportswear goes beyond cycling and includes running and triathlon apparel, based on years of research and tested in the field—or, shall we say, on the road—including the Road of Vines that leads up to the Hincapies’ 13-room (soon to be expanded) Hotel Domestique, the grounds George used to train for the Tour de France. Hincapie Sportswear, 45 Pete Hollis Blvd, Greenville. hincapie.com

“Oh, yeah, we did everything,” says George, smiling as he sits at a table in their European-inspired home near Paris Mountain. “We started with a Big Wheel, which is a rotational front wheel that helps you balance, and, of course, the push bike.” Enzo’s first road race was in 2016 just before he turned eight years old, but it wasn’t until this past year that he says he really connected with the sport. “I didn’t really start showing interest until the start of last year,” says the soft-spoken teen with kind, coffee-bean-colored eyes that are seemingly always within seconds of being partially obscured for a moment until he flips his enviable tousle of mocha hair back into position.

“Before that, it was me forcing him to ride,” jokes George, “like I do with Lucca now.” Lucca is Enzo’s 7-year-old brother; sister, Julia, is 16.

In a year when so much otherwise went wrong in the world, 2020 allowed Enzo to shift gears, you might say, as Bobby Julich, who has known Enzo since he was born, witnessed on weekend Hincapie rides. Julich met George when they were teenagers and then shared an apartment with him when they were on the same team as professionals at Lake Como in Italy in 1995, “before it got taken over by Clooney and the whole Hollywood crowd,” says Julich.

“When I moved here five years ago, Enzo really wasn’t into it,” explains Julich. “He had a bike and he rode, but you could just tell it wasn’t really his thing, and George never pressured him into it. We’d go out and do the loop out to Hotel Domestique, and when we’d come back we would meet Enzo at Tandem Creperie and then we’d ride home with him, so it was about a 10-mile ride. He was such a little kid, and it was just fun seeing him on the bike. And then, man, I don’t know what happened, but this last year Enzo just transformed himself. Not only did he grow about a foot, but he started paying attention to his diet— even more so than George and I probably ever did,” says Julich, adding, “What 12-year-old stops eating chips and cookies and soda, and marinates and makes his own chicken breasts and fresh vegetables? It’s just amazing seeing his progression, and it’s all coming from him, which is key. I mean, he leans on George and I and Rich [Hincapie] for coaching, or for advice, but he’s just becoming his own person.”

Which has to feel good for Enzo as he stretches his legs—literally and metaphorically—between the bookends of his father’s history and legacy, and Enzo’s own potential and destiny.

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His story begins when a young model in France named Melanie Simonneau fell in love with the name Enzo when she was presenting a Ferrari (one version of the car being the iconic Enzo) in her hometown of Dijon in the year 2000. A few years later, she fell in love with George Hincapie. Their Enzo arrived three years after their first child, Julia, who was born in 2004. “She had said if she ever had a boy, his name would be Enzo, so there was no negotiation,” says George, who met Mel in 2003, when as a podium hostess at the Tour de France, she planted a kiss on Big George’s cheek. Seventeen years of marriage and three children later, Melanie now watches her oldest son’s races with nearly the same trepidatious excitement that she did her husband’s. “Half of George’s body would be road rash, and when he broke his collarbone he didn’t want to have it fixed because he could not train,” says Melanie. “I told my husband, ‘I watched you when I was there at the races and everything goes real great, but when things are not great I was super worried.’ I was like, ‘I can’t go through this with my son,’ but that’s what he wants to do. It’s the sprint that scares me. I’m just very nervous, and when the race is over, I’m happy.” Also happy is Enzo, whose most recent victory was climbing the podium in third place in June at the 2021 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships in Florida, competing in the Junior 13-to-14-year-old category.

Enzo’s grandmother, Martha, and grandfather, Ricardo Hincapie (a one-time cyclist in his own right, as George and his older brother, Rich, and sister, Clara, were coming up in Queens, New York), live down the street and are yet one more rung on the ladder of Enzo’s support system. Another—and something that George didn’t have himself as he made his way as a junior cyclist—is a whole community of riders who call Greenville home, in no small part because of George’s presence here over the past two decades. “It’s been fun to see how far the sport has come with middle school and high school leagues now,” says George. “It’s a much more social experience for Enzo than it was for me, and I love seeing that.”

The Hincapie family endeavors also include Hincapie Sportswear and Hotel Domestique, the 13-room Euro-style luxury hotel and grounds, home to the annual Gran Fondo Hincapie ride—their 10th this year in October—through the Blue Ridge Mountains. This year will be the first time they’ve added a 50-mile Junior Challenge race complete with prize money for 18 and under riders, both boys and girls. They also host events in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.

From Ricardo’s early efforts dragging a young George away from watching morning cartoons to get the bike wheels rolling, through George now training his own son, the dual inheritances of focus and awareness are the intangible heirlooms bolstering Enzo’s self-reliant determination. And that, along

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Gran Fondo Hincapie

Gran Course

distance 80 miles elevation 8,100 feet

Medio Course

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This popular cycling event offers a challenge for novices to pros, with 15-, 50-, and 80-mile courses throughout the Carolinas.

Saturday night’s After Party at Hotel Domestique is a highlight of the weekend.

Oct 22–23. Hotel Domestique, 10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest, SC. hincapie.com

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Enzo Hincapie (out in front, below left; and with his famous father, George, below right) took third place in his age range this past June in the 2021 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships.

“WHAT 12-YEAR-OLD STOPS EATING CHIPS AND COOKIES AND SODA, AND MARINATES AND MAKES HIS OWN CHICKEN BREASTS AND FRESH VEGETABLES?”

—Bobby Julich

with the brass tacks of his training—his discipline and nutrition regimen, gear like compression boots for post-ride recovery, a smart trainer gadget for the practice bike in the family gym, and, of course, riding with a peloton of 60 to 70 adults, comprising some of the best retired pro cyclists around—will get Enzo to his place on the podium. And, as he aspires to conquer his own ascents, wherever they take him, you can’t help but think that the Gentle Giant himself might even relish that one day in the not-so-distant nor impossible future, the perceptible shift from, “So, you’re George Hincapie’s son” to “So, you’re Zo’s dad” could happen.

And if and when it does, anyone who really knows George might even say he’ll never be prouder.

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Morning glory muffins start school days off on a comforting and tasty note.

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MORNING GLORY MUFFINS Yield: 12 muffins

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Packed with carrots and raisins, fragrant with cinnamon, the muffins are wholesome and familiar, just another of many batches of muffins I’ve made him.

y first child was born in September, a week after his August due date. September calls to mind sharpened pencils, new backpacks, hopeful anticipation of the next thing. And yet, as those first days of September—my first days with my son—ticked by, I was not thinking about time at all. Each morning, I’d sleepily nurse him and stare out the big picture window into my backyard. The fence was heavy with morning glory vines, which unfurled their elegant blossoms early each morning and closed forever when the heat of the sun grew too intense. My baby on my lap, those outrageous flowers opening every morning— the beauty of the world was too much.

Every beginning is an ending, too. Morning glories know this; their lifespan is literally part of their name. Parents come into this knowledge suddenly. Your baby is placed in your arms and what you carry is the weight of mortality. When you are a child, the forward motion of time is positive, life’s changes coming like stepping stones to something better or bigger. When you have a child, time still moves forward linearly, but feels less like a ladder and more like a freight train.

Much of the landscape is a blur in daily parenting, and there’s really no way to stop this from happening, but occasionally the blur comes into focus. You see what is, what has been, and if you’re lucky, a glimpse at what’s coming. That baby turns six this September, and when he does, he will be in kindergarten. For his first school morning, I will bake him morning glory muffins.

Packed with carrots and raisins, fragrant with cinnamon, the muffins are wholesome and familiar, just another of many batches of muffins I’ve made him. He is tall now, and curious and kind, with searching, soulful eyes. The morning glories, as they do every year, are blooming again—a great spectacular show of color, lived just once but fully.

Sometimes, the beauty of the world is too much.

Nonstick cooking spray 3 Tbs. coconut oil (melted) 1 egg 1/3 cup whole milk 1 medium ripe banana, mashed 4 medium carrots, shredded 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup old-fashioned oats, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 cup raisins Turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400℉. Coat a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line the cups with cupcake liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed banana, egg, coconut oil, and milk. Add in the dark brown sugar and carrots and stir to combine.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, oats, and raisins. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

4. Fill muffin cups with the batter and sprinkle the top of each muffin with dry oats and turbinado sugar, if desired.

Place into the preheated oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

5. Serve warm with butter, or cool completely and store for later at room temperature in an airtight container.

PREP SCHOOL This muffin recipe freezes beautifully, so feel free to double the ingredients and prep a big batch all at once to make busy mornings a little easier. When ready to eat, thaw the number of muffins you’d like (overnight or quickly in the microwave), split them, and toast briefly in the oven, for best results.

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E D • OPEN BAR Through Mission Grape, Matt Tebbetts has quenched a thirst in the Upstate market for organically produced wine from small family farms.

LOCAL PALATE MATT TEBBETTS FERMENTS HIS PASSION AT MISSION GRAPE, THE GREENVILLEBASED WINE DISTRIBUTOR HE FOUNDED IN 2017

by M. Linda Lee • photography by Paul Mehaffey

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here was a time when Matt Tebbetts thought he’d play professional baseball.

He came south from New Hampshire to play college ball, but when his career plans ultimately struck out, he dabbled in IT before going to work at the Greenville Federal Credit Union. Fast-forward 19 years, and Matt switched industries from finance to wine, motivated by his wife’s bout with cancer. At Mission Grape, the Upstate’s only locally based wine distributor, Matt and his team supply area restaurants and retailers with small-production wines made using organic or biodynamic methods. “We don’t want to be a distributor of mass-produced wine,” Matt declares. “We look at the story and history behind each producer and how they grow and produce their wine with limited intervention.”

Going from finance to starting your own wine distribution company is a big jump. Was this a leap of faith for you? Ten years ago, a friend of ours had a bad cycling accident on the same day my wife, Carly, found out she had cancer. During her recovery, we realized we wanted to do

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“I remember the day he said, ‘Let’s go find a warehouse,’ and I did.

When I called him to say I’d found one, he responded, ‘OK, let’s fill it up with wine.’”—Matt Tebbetts

things differently with our lives. Carly and I wanted to live out our passions without regret, so plan B was something to do with wine.

I thought about doing wine distribution . . . and eventually I connected with Tom at [wine importer] T. Edward Wines, and he called me out of the blue one day and offered me an opportunity to partner with him. I remember the day he said, ‘Let’s go find a warehouse,’ and I did. When I called him to say I’d found one, he responded, ‘OK, let’s fill it up with wine.’

But even before that, Tom encouraged me to fly to France and meet with the producers we now work with. [During that trip] I had one great experience at Domaine Fichet in Burgundy. They didn’t speak English, and I didn’t speak French, and when my interpreter didn’t show up on the first day, I thought ‘This is going to be a miserable experience.’ But with the help of Google Translate, what was supposed to be a one-hour visit ended up becoming an entire day and night that I spent with the Fichet family. Right then, I knew this was a great opportunity to live out our passion for wine.

How did you acquire your wine knowledge—do you have a sommelier certification? My certification is my entire life studying and experimenting with wine, starting with California wines back in the late ’80s. Two years ago, I was invited to help work the harvest for Emmanuel Giboulot in Burgundy, one of the kindest souls you’ll ever meet. He’s a biodynamic farmer who allows his crops to grow naturally without sprays and chemicals. We hand-harvested the grapes, and I learned first-hand the bottling, barreling, and production processes. The vintages that just arrived are some of those I helped bottle.

How cool! So has your French improved? No! (laughs). After a few days, I started understanding. But for first couple of days, they wouldn’t speak English. I think they were testing me.

I understand Rich Hincapie got you hooked on cycling several years ago. Do you see any relationship between cycling and the wine industry? Cycling is synonymous with wine because as a cyclist you want to watch your weight, and so drinking wine is a better option than drinking beer.

What are your go-to varietals? I’ve become a sucker for

Made from grapes farmed without pesticides, fermented with native yeasts, and unfiltered, Torontel Super Estrella 2019 shows off the winemaking skills of Chilean agronomist and enologist Roberto Henríquez. Matt Tebbetts is justly excited about this special bottle, as only 400 magnums of the orange wine were produced.

For more, go to missiongrape.com

Burgundy, so pinot noir and some of the best chardonnays from that area have inspired me to find similar wines in other parts of the world. And that comes from someone who never liked chardonnay.

What is it about wine that’s so appealing to you? Every time you open up a bottle of wine with a partner, or another person, or a group, what always comes with that is an experience and a memory. And that’s what I enjoy the most.

Catch Matt and Mission Grape at Euphoria on September 17, where he’ll match Hill Family Wines with fabulous food courses from Chef Michael Kramer and guest chefs Michael Smith (Farina, Kansas City, MO) and José Salazar (Salazar, Cincinnati, OH). Domestic Delicacies at Jianna; 600 S Main St. Fri, 6:30pm. $225. euphoriagreenville.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N E W CAMP Tucked into one of the “jewel box” spaces on Camperdown Plaza, CAMP is the newest venture from the Table 301 group. The menu, designed by executive chef Drew Erickson, sparkles with regional American small plates—Wagyu beef corndog, Yucatán-style pork tostadas, stuffed calamari—reimagined with twists inspired by the four years Erickson spent working with über-chef Thomas Keller at The French Laundry in California.

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

Fork and Plough The quintessential farm-to-fork partnership between Greenbrier Farms and Chef Shawn Kelly, with its casual, familyfriendly feel, Fork and Plough brings a butcher shop, market, and restaurant to the Overbrook neighborhood. Chef Kelly masterminds an ever-changing roster of locally sourced dishes. $$$, L, D, SBR.1629 E North St. (864) 609-4249, forkandplough.com

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

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

GB&D The restaurant’s description itself—Golden Brown & Delicious—tells you all you need to know about this joint. Locally sourced dishes of American favorites— like the killer burger on a house-made brioche bun—star at lunch. Check out the extended menu at dinner, which features an impressive repertoire of creative dishes, from its new location at The Commons. $$-$$$, L, D, SBR. 147 Welborn St, Ste B1.

(864) 230-9455, eatgbnd.com

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

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

Husk Smokin’ Barbeque After spending a few months off the docket, this West End staple returns with a refreshed menu focused on all things meat. Continuing in their sustainable partnerships and quality craft, pitmaster David Jensen throws out ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and more, plus a host of scrumptious sides. Expect a heavy tribute to bourbon and whiskeys at the bar, and don’t worry, you can still order a side of those famous pork rinds. $-$$. L, D, SBR.

722 S Main St, Greenville. (864) 6270404, huskbbq.com

Larkin’s on the River Located between the Peace Center and the Reedy River, Larkin’s balances upscale dining with comfort. Start with the 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

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

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

Oak Hill Café & Farm A former faculty member in Furman University’s environmental science department, Lori Nelsen blazes a new trail in the restaurant world with co-owner Chef David Porras. The duo fulfills a long-time dream of creating a healthy, sustainable, and quality dining experience with an on-site farm and culinary research lab. Lovers of food innovation will not want to miss their multicourse tastings. $$-$$$$, D (Wed–Sat); L, SBR (Fri–Sun). 2510 Poinsett Hwy. oakhillcafe.com

N E W Reid’s Fine Foods Whether it’s a salmon plate, a bottle of wine, or a delectable pastry, Reid’s has everything a foodie heart could desire.

Newly opened in the former Caviar & Bananas space, this Charlotte staple is a one-stop shop for breakfast, lunch, and a last-minute dinner party cheese board.

Grab anything on the menu to go, or settle into the likes of a flat-iron steak with squash & Brussels sprouts hash, chimichurri butter, and a truffle cabernet sauce. B, L, D.

$-$$. 1 N Laurens St. (864) 283-0940, reids.com

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

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

Rick Erwin’s West End Grille Traditional surf-and-turf meets upscale dining at Rick Erwin’s. The dining room is decorated in rich, dark woods that, along with low lighting, create an intimate, stylish atmosphere. Entrées from Chef Scott Kroener range from sashimi-grade tuna and pan-

seared sea bass, to certified Angus beef. $$-$$$$, D. Closed Sun. 648 S Main St. (864) 232-8999, rickerwins.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A casual go-to spot, Woodside aims to be a welcoming dining destination for all—whether you’re a vegan or meat lover. $, L. Closed Sun. 1112 Woodside Ave. (864) 203-2333, woodsidebistro.com

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

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N E W Eighth State Brewing If a flight of naturally blue, green, and orange beers sounds intriguing, you’d best make a beeline for Eighth State Brewing.

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

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

Fixer Smoked Baltic Porter—a smooth lager with a hint of cherrywood-smoked malt. 311 E Washington St. (864) 735-0885, fireforge.beer

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

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

St. junipergvl.com

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

(864) 272-6232, questbrewing.com

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

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

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

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

St. exilegvl.com

L (Sat–Sun), D (Wed–Sat), Closed Mon– Tues. 164 S Main St, Ste C, Travelers Rest.

(864) 610-2020, tastingroomtr.com

Fireforge Craft Beer Fireforge brings a boozy twist to the phrase “small but mighty.” The smallbatch craft brewery made a home for itself in downtown Greenville in late June 2018, and founders Brian and Nicole Cendrowski are on a mission to push the boundaries of beer. We recommend The

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

owned wineries that focus on sustainability.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(864) 202-6538, cohesivecoffee.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Old Europe Located in the West End, Old Europe satisfies your sweet tooth with dozens of decadent pastries and desserts. Éclairs and cookies pair well with an extensive coffee selection, while savory breakfast items are always on hand. Sink into a slice of opera cake, paired with a glass of Champagne.

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Southern Pressed Juicery A healthy-eaters haven, Southern Pressed Juicery offers super-food fans organic smoothies, bowls, juices, and more. Try a power-packed energy bowl like the dragon blood, a hot-pink concoction of dragon fruit, almond milk, banana, layered with buckwheat granola, raw honey, coconut chips, kiwi, and bee pollen. $-$$,

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

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

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

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

Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery Grocery store, neighborhood café.

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

Beer taps flow with excellent local suds.

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

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

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

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

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

Choose from the menu, or check back for daily specials. $-$$, B, L, D. Closed Sun.

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

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

Sun & Mon. 903 Wade Hampton Blvd.

(864) 770-3450, asadarestaurant.com

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

The menu is pages long, with more than 100 options and a multitude of soups, noodles, and combinations. If you’re planning a visit, be sure your stomach is as big as your eyes. $-$$, L, D, Mon–Sun 10am–9pm. 420 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 603-1377, asiapacificgreenville.com

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

Bonus: the Main Street spot features a floor-to-ceiling plant wall, making it the perfect spot for lunch and a selfie. $, L, D. 600 S Main St, Unit 101. (864) 412-8199, parsleyandmint.com

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

Sacha’s Café Bright walls and a long, inviting bar make a sunny backdrop in which to chow down on authentic Colombian food, like arepas and patacones, at Sacha’s. Hungry groups can order the fiesta platter, a sampler that serves six people. To drink, try one of the natural fruit juices, or the imported cervezas. $, L, D. 1001 N Pleasantburg Dr. (864) 232-3232, sachascafe.com

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

N E W TruBroth TruBroth takes healing arts and blends them seamlessly into deliciously crafted meals. Appease your curiosity with a visit to this Travelers Rest gem, which offers a varied mix of Vietnamese staples, healthhappy bites, and coffee. $$, L, D. 36A S Main

St, Travelers Rest. Sun–Thurs. (864) 610-0513, trubrothcoffee.com

EUROPEAN Bake Room The final addition to The Commons food hall, Bake Room provides a tasty touch.

Naturally leavened breads and handmade pastries are baked in Wade Taylor’s German deck oven and Swedish rack oven, and are the perfect complement to a coffee from Methodical, strategically placed right next door. $, B, L. 147 Welborn

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

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

a cocktail or a glass of wine, and nosh on pasta dishes like potato gnocchi, radiatori, or tonnarelli. $$-$$$, L (Sat–

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

The Lazy Goat The Lazy Goat’s tapas-style menu is distinctly Mediterranean. Sample from the Graze and Nibble dishes, such as the crispy Brussels sprouts with Manchego shavings and sherry glacé. For a unique entrée, try the duck confit pizza with a sour cherry vinaigrette and a farm egg.

An extensive variety of wine is available in addition to a full bar. $$-$$$, L, D. 170

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

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

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PASTA ADDICT This Italian haven satisfies at West End outdoor food hall Gather GVL. From gnocchi to tortellini, indulging in cheesy goodness is easy out of their iconic cone containers or take-away bowls. Pair your favorite bottle of vino with house-made casarecce (above) or spaghetti alla chitarra, featuring San Marzano D.O.P. tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, toasted breadcrumbs, and Addict oil. $-$$, L, D (dinner only Tues–Thurs).

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to chicken marsala to classics like spaghetti and meatballs—but the real winner is an all-Italian wine list. Cap off your meal with the housemade limoncello gelato. $$-$$$, L, D. 401 River St. (864) 263-7000, limoncellogvl.com

Luna Rosa The 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 to fulfill your cravings. $-$$, L, D. Closed Monday. 123 S Main St. (864) 241-4040, lunarosagelato.com

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N E W Paloma This restaurant on the ground floor of the chic AC Hotel is a new hotspot in downtown Greenville. The wraparound bar takes center stage in the stunning space, where glass walls open onto a small covered patio. Charcuterie and cheese boards and Spanish-inspired small plates by Chef Fernando Coppola complement house cocktails such as the Wild Flower, a vibrant coral-colored quaff made with peach vodka, Aperol, and lemon, garnished with edible flowers. $$-$$$. D. 315 S Main St.

(864) 720-2950, palomagvl.com

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

& Mon. 100 N Main St. (864) 271-8667, ristorantebergamo.com

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

Stationed in Hollingsworth Park, French staples like blue-black mussel shells with smoked tomato broth, Marsala-spiked onion soup gratinée, and roasted game hen are served up daily in a lively, chic environment. Don’t miss the breakfast pastries. $$-$$$. B, L, D, SBR. 340 Rocky Slope Rd, Ste 100, Greenville. (864) 6266900, stellasbrasserie.com

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Coastal Crust Now in the Village of West Greenville, these Neapolitan-style pizza pies are baked in a wood-fired brick oven and topped with local produce from Reedy River Farms. Check out the aptly-named West Village pie, a classic pepperoni pizza punched up with burrata, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, and sausage.

out pies in the North Main area, where guests can enjoy savory pizzas, calzones, and signature CalJoes. $$, L, D. 17 Mohawk

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

Sidewall Pizza Company This pizza joint is a fast favorite with its handcrafted, brick-oven pies made from local ingredients. But their salads are nothing to ignore, not to mention dessert: the homemade ice cream will make you forget about those fellas named Ben & Jerry. $$, L, D. Closed Sun & Mon. 35 S

Main St, Travelers Rest, (864) 610-0527; 99 Cleveland St, (864) 558-0235; 3598 Pelham Rd, (864) 991-8748, sidewallpizza.com

Stone Pizza Serving both Neapolitan- and New York–style pizzas, this spot is ideal for a classic family outing or catching the game with a few friends. Stone and its fire-inspired pies are crafted with housemade mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, Caputo flour, and baked in a wood-fired oven. $$, L (Sat & Sun), D. 500 E Park Ave.

(864) 609-4490, stonepizzacompany.com

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

Offering a line-up of draft beers and menu features like buffalo chicken wings, salads, burgers, french fries, and, of course, savory pies, this pizza joint ensures there’s something for everyone. $-$$. L, D. 109 West Stone Ave, Ste A1.

(864) 568-5221, worldpiecemenu.com

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

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

St. (864) 373-7274, eatpapistacos.com

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

$$, L, D. 1254 Pendleton St. (843) 654-9606, coastalcrustgreenville.com

D’Allesandro’s Pizza Hailing from Charleston, D’Allesandro’s brings dough heaven to Greenville. The D’Allesandro brothers’ philosophy is simple—if the pizza is good and the beer is cold, people will come. The shop pushes

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SEPTEMBER 25th Join us to celebrate our third annual Pridetoberfest celebration in conjunction with Blue Ridge Pride.Traditional German music, drag queens, and more!

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SALLEY MAVOR: SOCIAL FABRIC Don’t miss your last chance to see award-winning fiber artist Salley Mavor’s second exhibition, Social Fabric, at the Upcountry History Museum. Mavor’s rich miniature worlds are bursting with hand-stitched characters, props, and scenery, all crafted with her distinctive blend of materials and personal style. The exhibition offers a three-dimensional look at cultural diversity, migration, and the beauty of humanity—making it a perfect artistic experience for all ages.

Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe St, Greenville. Tues–Sat, 10am–5pm. Adults, $10; children (4–18), $8. (864) 467-3100, upcountryhistory.org

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GREENVILLE DRIVE The Greenville Drive is back at the bat and raring to hit one out of the park, as the team winds up their 2021 season this month. Come on out to the ballgame to cheer on the Drive at their home field and appreciate all those things you missed last summer about baseball in Greenville: hotdogs, beer, the scale model of Fenway Park’s Green Monster, and team mascot, Reedy Rip’It. Fluor Field, 945 S Main St, Greenville.

Dates & times vary. General admission, $10.

(864) 240-4500, greenvilledrive.com

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TD SATURDAY MARKET If your mom couldn’t convince you to eat your vegetables, maybe a trip to Greenville’s favorite farmers market will. Set your alarm on Saturday mornings and get downtown early to shop for a variety of late-summer produce, including seasonal delights such as peaches, squash, corn, and tomatoes. Being healthy never tasted so good.

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WINGS OF THE CITY Greenville has the distinction of being the first city in the East to host this series of fantastical winged bronze sculptures by contemporary Mexican artist Jorge Marín. Spread throughout Falls Park and on the Peace Center campus, the nine monumental works are part of a cultural exchange intended to portray art as a part of everyday life and to promote a universal bond between all people.

Downtown Greenville. Free. wingsofgvl.com

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Sept 2–12

UPPER SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR Make your way to the Midway for fall thrills. Whether you crave the action of the Knights of Destruction Demolition Derby and the Freestyle Madness motorcycle stunt show or stomachchurning rides like the Crazy Mouse

and Free Fall courtesy of Amusements of America, there’s excitement galore here. Little ones will squeal with joy as they root for the four-legged participants in the pig race.

3800 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley. Mon– Thurs, 5–10pm; Fri, 5–11pm; Sat, 1–11pm; Sun, 1–10pm (individual event times vary).

General admission, $8 (children under 2, free); ride wristbands, $25. (864) 269-0852, uppersouthcarolinastatefair.com

Sept 3–6

NORTH CAROLINA APPLE FESTIVAL Holding bragging rights to the largest apple crop in the state, Hendersonville County is the apple of North Carolina’s eye. Every year on Labor Day weekend, downtown Hendersonville honors all things apple at the North Carolina Apple Festival. Meet some of the area’s apple growers and purchase fruit and other apple-themed merchandise, listen to live music, and chow down at the food court—but don’t miss the festival’s finale, the King Apple Parade (Mon, 2:30pm).

Main St, Hendersonville, NC. Fri–Sun, 10am–8pm; Mon, 10am–4pm. Free.

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GREENVILLE HERITAGE FCU MAIN STREET FRIDAYS What’s the best way to wind up the work week? In our book, it’s listening to live local bands at Main Street Fridays. Head downtown early on Friday evening to snag one of the coveted seats on NOMA Square (or bring your own chair), buy yourself a beer and something to snack on, and chill out to the sounds of two different bands each week.

NOMA Square, 220 N Main St, Greenville.

Fridays, 5:30–9:30pm. Free. (864) 232-2273,

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GREENVILLE TRIUMPH If you’re searching for the perfect fall evening, look no further. Our advice? Ditch your midweek worries and head to the sprawling Greenville Triumph stadium (family and friends optional). Once you’re there, grab a beer, kick back, and admire the fancy footwork of Greenville’s favorite soccer superstars as they take on teams from Toronto, Chattanooga, and Tucson this month.

Greenville Triumph, 900 Woodside Ave, Greenville. Fri, Sept 3; Sat, Sept 11; Sun, Sept 19; all games at 7pm. $10-$25. (864) 203-0565, greenvilletriumph.com

Sept 3

BLIPPI THE MUSICAL Designed for kids aged two to six, this lively musical focuses on the loveable, childlike character created on YouTube—with over 200 million views per month—by Stevin John.

Always clad in blue and orange, Blippi has taught millions of children basics like counting, colors, and letters. Now Blippi comes to the stage, where his

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Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N Academy St, Greenville. Fri, 6pm. $25-$65 (free for children under age 1).

(864) 241-3800, bonsecoursarena.com

back then, be sure to book tickets for the show’s Greenville revival.

Centre Stage, 501 River St, Greenville.

Thurs, Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $30-$35.

(864) 233-6733, centrestage.org

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UCB 43RD REEDY RIVER RUN Launched in 1978 to show off the new paved paths in Cleveland Park, Greenville’s iconic Reedy River Run celebrates its 43rd edition this fall with a new sponsor, United Community Bank. Lace up your running shoes and head for South Main Street, where you can participate in either the 5K or 10K race. Hurry—spots are going fast, as runs are limited to 1,000 (10K) and 750 (5K) runners respectively this year.

NATE BARGATZE: THE RAINCHECK TOUR Hailed as one of Esquire magazine’s “Best New Comedians,” among many other accolades, Nate Bargatze followed his father—a former clown turned world-class magician—into show business. The Tennessee son’s clean and engaging brand of comedy will have you clutching your sides with laughter. If you can’t wait for the Peace Center performance, check out his podcast, Nateland, which addresses questions that no one asks.

Photograph courtesy of the Peace Center

Downtown Greenville. Mon, 10K, 7:30am; 5K, 8am. 10K, $45; 5K, $36. ucbireedyriverrun.com

Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville.

Thurs, 7pm. $35-$49.75. (864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

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GODSPELL In re-casting this classic, based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, Centre Stage takes a look at the popular musical through a contemporary lens. Structured as a series of parables, Godspell premiered Off-Broadway in 1971, with such beloved songs as “Save the People” and “Day by Day.” If you missed it

Sept 10–26

THE PRODUCERS Who ever thought a musical called Springtime for Hitler would be a box-office smash? Washed-up Broadway producer Max Bialystock and accountant Leo Bloom sure didn’t when they hatched a scam to raise

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Based on the 1967 film, The Producers, this show at Greenville Theatre is still good for belly laughs, proving that good comedy never gets old.

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

has you covered at this month’s Lunch & Lit event. Enjoy a three-course lunch at Soby’s while you listen to fantasy author Signe Pike discuss her new book, The Forgotten Kingdom, the second in The Lost Queen trilogy set in sixth-century Scotland and hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot.” Stick around to have your copy signed.

Soby’s, 207 S Main St, Greenville.

Tues, noon. $40, includes lunch and a copy of the book. (864) 603-2412, mjudsonbooks.com

CCNB Amphitheatre, 861 SE Main St, Simpsonville. Sat, 1pm. General admission, $68. (864) 296-6601, gvlfest.com

Greenville Country Music Fest | September 11 including Sam Hunt

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LUNCH & LIT WITH SIGNE PIKE Looking for that perfect literary escape for summer? M. Judson Booksellers

Sept 16–19

EUPHORIA Euphoria serves up a roster of more than 30 events this fall, featuring dinners prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, wine tastings and cocktail classes, guest chef lunches and dinners, and so much more. Sample, sip, and listen at Feast by the Field on Saturday and Sunday, and wind up the weekend with the Sunday Supper at The Barn at Sitton Hill Farm. Just be forewarned: tickets are going fast.

Thurs–Sun; events, locations, and times vary. Tickets range from $45-$400.

(864) 233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com

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GREENVILLE COUNTRY MUSIC FEST Nashville chart-topper Sam Hunt is just one of the sizzling-hot country music performers that you’ll see at Heritage Park during this one-day event. So dust off your cowboy boots and get ready for a day of music on multiple stages. As if you needed more to entertain you, there will be line dancing, axe throwing, and bull riding.

What more could a devoted country fan want?

Photograph of Emma Bengtsson, executive chef, Aquavit, by Eric Vitale Photography

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SOOIE BBQ COOK-OFF Rev up your taste buds for a weekend of barbecue! Kicking off with the Anything Butt competition on Friday, participating cooks will grill and smoke everything from meat and vegetables to cobbler—just not ’cue.

The main event, the BBQ Cook-Off, takes place on Saturday, when cooks compete to create the best pulled pork. Entries are judged by the SC BBQ Association, but you be the judge for the People’s Choice Award.

Mauldin Cultural Center Amphitheater, 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin. Fri, 6–9pm; Sat, 11am–3pm. Food tickets, $1 each; drink tickets, $1 each; Sat tasting passes, $10.

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Chimney Rock, at Chimney Rock State Park, 431 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC. Sat, 10am– 3pm. Included with park admission: adults, $17; youth (ages 5–15), $8; children under 5, free. (828) 625-9611, chimneyrockpark. com/event/13th-annual-flock-to-the-rock

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SARAH JAROSZ There’s a reason that multiinstrumentalist Sarah Jarosz won four Grammy Awards at the tender age of 29, and you’ll be captivated by the Texas native’s live performance at the TD Stage. Expect to hear songs from her most recent Grammy-winning album, World on the Ground, as well as cuts from her newly released, Blue Heron Suite, which focuses on trips

Euphoria, including Michelin-starred chef Emma Bengtsson of Aquavit | September 16–19

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TD Stage at the Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville. Mon, 7:30pm.

Lawn, $35; Genevieve’s, $55.

(864) 467-3000, peacecenter.org

The Warehouse Theatre, 37 Augusta St, Greenville. Thurs–Sat, 8pm; Sun, 3pm. $40.

(864) 235-6948, warehousetheatre.com

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Sept 24–Oct 17

CHILDREN’S MANNERS & TEA ETIQUETTE CLASS Tired of your tween’s dismal table manners? Send them to have tea at the Truist Center, where they’ll

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learn etiquette dos and don’ts in the framework of a fun class. How to behave politely at a restaurant, how to make a good first impression, and what to do in case of a spill are just a few of the topics covered for youngsters ages 8–13.

Truist Culinary & Hospitality Innovation Center, 556 Perry St, Ste B114, Greenville.

Sat, 1:30–4pm. $49. (864) 250-8835

Sept 25

INDIE CRAFT PARADE Your favorite regional artisans are back at last, at the Indie Craft Parade’s oneday event at Trailblazer Park. Founded by the Makers Collective to support and promote independent artists, the

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HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH This lively tale of a rock-and-roll musician coping with a poorly executed sex-change operation returns to open The Warehouse Theatre’s 2021 season. Hedwig delivers her story in the form of a concert and stand-up comedy performance, which wouldn’t be complete without her hard-rock band, The Angry Inch. Count on the musical to tickle your funny bone while inspiring you with Hedwig’s story of perseverance.

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Sept 24–Oct 17

RETURN TO THE GREEN Sure, we know St. Patrick’s Day isn’t until March, but September just happens to be the halfway point.

And since the festival was corralled due to COVID earlier this year, an early Return to the Green seems in step to celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary. Co-hosted with the Irish Cara Cara Club, the festival turns up the fun factor with the band Keltic Kudzu, Irish dancers, a kids’ zone, and plenty of Irish food and drink.

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Fluor Field at the West End, 945 S Main St, Greenville. Sun, 1–6pm. Free.

(864) 525-8319, returntothegreen.com

Sept 28

GENERATIONS GROUP ANNUAL FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON Your lunch hour will be well spent listening to engineer, educator, and former NASA astronaut and NFL

Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Dr, Greenville. Tues, 11am– 1pm. Free; donations encouraged.

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wide receiver Leland Melvin share his inspiring stories of perseverance and excellence at Generations’ 16th annual fundraiser. There is no charge for the lunch, but any donations you choose to make will go toward the nonprofit’s mission of working with young boys in a group home setting to overcome sexually abusive behaviors.

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Sept 30–Oct 2

ALBINO SKUNK MUSIC FESTIVAL After the pandemic forced the cancellation of SkunkFests for 2020, the festival staff is bringing the bands back together again this fall with a lineup including Jim Lauderdale, Sarah Siskind, The Pink Stones, The Contenders, and many more. The best way to enjoy the three-day lineup of bluegrass, folk, and country music concerts in the Blue Ridge foothills? Do as the diehard fans do: pitch a tent and camp out for the duration.

4063 Jordan Rd, Greer. Thurs–Sat, concert times vary. Thurs, $55; Fri, $65; Sat, $75. Three-day pass, $140.

(864) 416-4515, albinoskunk.com

Generations Annual Fundraising Luncheon, featuring speaker Leland Melvin | September 28

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BOOK SMART IN ITS EA RLY YEA RS, THE GREEN V ILLE COUNT Y LIBR A RY SYSTEM REACHED LOCA L REA DERS THROUGH BOOK MOBILES

The Greenville County Library System was the first in the South to launch bookmobiles in 1923, eventually creating library branches such as this one (left, circa 1940s). In its heyday, Greenville had four bookmobiles making nearly 100 stops in the county’s rural communities.

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hen the Greenville County Library System opened in a storage room downtown with 500 volumes in 1921, it quickly became clear the community had an appetite for reading. Two years later, the library launched bookmobiles, the first of their kind in the South, created to bring books to Greenville’s mill communities. Library branches would soon follow, often in small spaces like this tiny structure on Augusta Road (circa 1940s). Affectionately named “So Big,” this miniature branch supported the Augusta Road community with a surprising 42 feet of shelving. While a more permanent home was acquired for the area next to Pickwick Pharmacy in 1975, bookmobiles continue to serve Greenville communities to this day.—Abby Moore Keith For more on the history of bookmobiles, and the Greenville County Library System, visit the 100 Years in the Making | 1921–2021 exhibit at the Hughes Main Library on display through September 13.

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