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Meet 8 Chefs Shaping the Food Scene in Blount County, TN

RT Lodge (Michelin Recommended) For visiting, living and farming, Stockton says Blount County is ideal. “We’re the peaceful side of the Smokies,” Stockton says. Like many chefs around Blount County, he relies on the land to practice his craft. “Whatever our farmers have, that’s what drives our menu.” Stockton’s appetizing charcuterie board exemplifies his farm-to-table philosophy. “It’s a plate of everything local, from pickled turnips and strawberries to smoked and dry-cured meats, all made in-house.”

Blount County, TN · 3d

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Blackberry Farm in East Tennessee Serves Up Award-Winning Cuisine From the Land

Blackberry Farm offers luxury lodging, heirloom produce and farm-to-table dining celebrating East Tennessee agriculture. There are many faces of agritourism across East Tennessee. At Blackberry Farm, the experience is elevated to a level of luxury. Heirloom produce is brought to life by talented chefs and served across their three restaurants, including the James Beard Award-winning Barn at Blackberry Farm, while pasture-raised sheep milk is churned into exquisite dairy products at the creamery. Between waking in a historic room on the rural Walland farm and touring the well-cultivated gardens of Blackberry Farm, guests can have an unforgettable experience of farm-to-table agriculture.

Walland, TN · 2d

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The Tiny Town In Georgia With Homemade Food So Good It Belongs On Your Bucket List

There are bucket list items that require a passport, a long flight, and a questionable amount of travel insurance, and then there’s Blue Ridge, Georgia, which requires nothing more than a full tank of gas and a healthy appetite. This small mountain town in the northern corner of Georgia...

Georgia · 12d

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Corn on the cob tossed, flies found at Gatlinburg restaurant during inspection

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The low-scoring restaurant is in Gatlinburg. The checked-off violations could potentially cause foodborne illness. The grade is a 75 at El Sonador Mexican Restaurant on the Parkway in Gatlinburg. That is a passing score, as 69 and below is considered failing. El Sonador Mexican Restaurant, 458 Parkway, Gatlinburg — Grade: 75, […]

Gatlinburg, TN · 1d

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Gordon Ramsay Serves His Famous Beef Wellington 12 Floors Up In The North Carolina Mountains

Gordon Ramsay is famous for yelling at cooks on TV, but in the far western tip of North Carolina, his name is attached to something much calmer: a dining room perched high above the Smoky Mountains. Far from the big-city restaurant crowd, the small mountain town of Murphy holds a restaurant where his most famous dish, Beef Wellington, lands on tables with a sunset view as a bonus.

Murphy, NC · 2d

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We Found 10 North Carolina Breakfast Spots That Make A Cold Morning Feel Special

One North Carolina diner on my list never locks its doors, not even at 3 AM. It serves scratch comfort food around the clock in a space styled like an old railroad car. Then I learned another spot hands out free coffee while you wait for a table. Free coffee for waiting?

Asheville, NC · 3d

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‘A heartbreaking decision’: Greenville restaurant permanently closes its doors

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse announced Sunday that it is permanently closing its doors due to slow business. The owners said that things did not turn out as they envisioned; however, they are proud of what they created. The owners thanked the staff, guests,...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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This South Carolina Diner Serves Fried Fish So Good It Beats Everything Else On The Menu

Fried flounder at a diner built around The Andy Griffith Show? That pairing is real, and it lives in a small, quiet South Carolina town. Photos of the show’s cast line the walls, and old episodes play in the corner. Meanwhile, fried flounder and shrimp give seafood fans two reasons to stop at this South Carolina diner.

Laurens County, SC · 1d

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This South Carolina Amish Market Has Prices So Low, People Drive Hours To Shop There

There’s a store in Seneca, South Carolina that has quietly convinced people from three different states to rearrange their entire weekend around a grocery run. Hochstetler’s Country Store is the kind of place that makes you question every shopping decision you’ve ever made, and it does it with a smile and a shelf full of fresh-baked bread.

Seneca, SC · 9d

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Spartanburg County restaurant announces closure

A locally-owned restaurant will close its doors for good next week.

Spartanburg County, SC · 5d

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Six South Carolina Restaurants Where Prime Rib Is Still A Weekly Ritual

Some dinners are just meals, but prime rib night is a standing date that people plan their whole week around. Across South Carolina, a handful of restaurants still roll out this slow-roasted classic on a set night, and the regulars know exactly when to show up. A few of these...

South Carolina · 3d

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Three Immigrant Brothers Built a South Carolina Restaurant and Grocery That Has Survived Nearly Four Decades

Cash is still king at this South Carolina restaurant, where credit cards aren’t part of the routine and freshly baked pita has kept customers returning for nearly four decades. What began as an immigrant family’s dream has become a neighborhood favorite with a grocery store right alongside the dining area.

Greenville, SC · 2d

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The Same Family Has Run This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant For Nearly Six Decades

One burrito on this menu is named after a loyal customer who has been eating there since it opened in 1968. That is loyalty you can wrap in a tortilla. The Stockwells have run this South Carolina kitchen since it opened, and the founders’ son is known to stop by tables to greet guests.

South Carolina · 1d

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This South Carolina Mexican Restaurant Claims To Be The Upstate’s Original Birria Spot

The birria here braises for eight to ten hours before it ever meets a tortilla. That’s a full workday for one pot of beef. I can’t imagine a better reason to cancel lunch plans with anyone else. The slow simmer also creates consommé, a rich broth made for...

Greenville, SC · 3d

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Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew, And Live Celtic Music Make This South Carolina Pub A Hidden Gem

Some of the best meals in South Carolina hide behind doors you might walk right past. I went in expecting a quick bite and came out planning my next visit before I even reached the car. Picture a warm plate of shepherd’s pie, a bowl of slow-cooked stew, and a...

South Carolina · 1d

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You Will Think You Are Lost In The South Carolina Woods Until This Seafood Restaurant Pops Up

At the end of a quiet country road, Boondocks serves broiled flounder stuffed with crab dressing and creamy shrimp dip. The family behind the kitchen has run fish camps since 1995. Their first restaurant burned in 2022 after 27 years. Within months, they opened again in a new building that...

Gray Court, SC · 8d

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Flies, grime, spoiled beef cited at Greenville County eateries

In October, three Greenville County retail food establishments scored below the “78” or “C” grade threshold during food safety inspections, according to reports issued by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA). The statewide inspection team identified violations at those establishments during inspections conducted between Oct 1 and Oct 31. Reported issues included fruit flies, improper handwashing, food stored in single-use grocery bags, and buildup of grease, food debris, and grime. Applebee's Location: 704 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer During an initial routine inspection on Oct. 6, SCDA identified 14 out of 56 compliance violations at Applebee's. Some of the most notable violations were: Observed fruit flies in the bar area around a drain, on ServSafe certificates, and throughout the kitchen. Observed trash and food debris on the floor in the walk-in freezer and underneath equipment in the kitchen. Observed biofilm buildup on soap and paper towel dispensers. Observed food and grease buildup on fryers and grills along the cook line. Observed spoiled raw beef in a low-boy cooler underneath the grill. The beef was discarded during the inspection. Routine inspection score: 74 out of 100 Follow-up inspection score: 98 out of 100 Applebee’s received an A grade during its

Greenville County, SC · 3d

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3 Spartanburg County restaurants fail October inspections

Three Spartanburg County food establishments fell below the "78" score threshold for a "C" rating in October 2026 restaurant inspection reports, according to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Inspectors conducted routine inspections throughout the month and ordered follow-up inspections for establishments that received failing grades. In our coverage of food inspections around Spartanburg County, we categorize violations into two types: priority and priority foundation. Priority violations are those that pose the highest risk of causing foodborne illness and identify contributing factors that could lead to illness. A priority foundation violation is a contributing factor to illness. Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: JOY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD Location: 1935 E. Main St., Spartanburg During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified numerous out-of-compliance violations, including priority and priority foundation violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed removing gloves, putting the same gloves back on, using cell phones, and returning to food preparation without washing their hands. Inspectors found spray bottles without labels, cans of Raid stored throughout the facility, and a tube of grease stored with food items. Multiple dead bugs were observed in a

Spartanburg County, SC · 4d

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South Carolina neighborhood loses Piggly Wiggly as food bank sees more demand

South Carolina has lost another longtime neighborhood grocery store, following a separate Piggly Wiggly closing announcement in Myrtle Beach in October. The Piggly Wiggly at 1160 South Main Street in…

Greenwood, SC · 3d

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This Beloved South Carolina Cafe Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Famous Mile-High Pies And Fresh Treats

A small kitchen calls its bakers dessert architects, and honestly, the title fits. The dessert lineup runs past 30 options, with pies sharing space with cakes, cookies, bars, and cupcakes. Chocolate cream, lemon meringue, buttermilk coconut, and chocolate chip pecan all sit on the pie list. I like how the...

Inman, SC · 2d