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This Mom-And-Pop South Carolina Diner Makes A Homemade Breakfast Worth Setting Your Alarm For

The doors open at 5 AM, and the omelet everyone talks about is literally called the Trash Can. I love a menu with that kind of confidence. The biscuits are made from scratch, and the gravy comes warm and rich. You can stack those biscuits with sausage, bacon, ham, egg, or livermush.

Gaffney, SC · 8d
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Four South Carolina Pie Shops Where Grandmothers’ Recipes Still Fill The Case

Some of the best pies in South Carolina come from recipe cards that once sat in a grandmother’s kitchen drawer. Across the state, a handful of small shops still bake that way, with crusts made by hand and fillings that follow old family methods. These four spots stretch from...

South Carolina · 8d
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The State

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Beloved BBQ joint, once a downtown Greenville staple, reopens in a new location

It took two and a half years, but a once popular downtown Greenville barbecue restaurant is reopening on Greenville County’s Eastside Friday, Nov. 6. “OH, HAPPY FREAKING DAY!!!” the owner of Smoke on the Water shouted on Facebook. “GREENVILLE, THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!” They even counted the days since they closed the restaurant in Greenville’s West End close to Falls Park and the Reedy River, where they had operated for 20 years. 957 days. “Countless delays. A whole lot of hard work. And more patience from y’all than we could have ever asked for,” the post announcing the opening said. The new location is 64 Beacon Drive, next door to California Dreaming, in an area rife with restaurants along Interstate 85. The restaurant was started by Frances “Chicken” Lea, her husband Hurdle Lea and Mike Shuler. The Leas were well-known Greenville entrepreneurs. Chicken was a founding member of the James Beard Foundation and board member for the South Carolina Governor’s School, the Metropolitan Arts Council, and the Greenville Art Museum. Hurdle was a textile executive with Fieldcrest Mills, Dunavant Enterprises and Cannon Mills, and founder of the Eastern Trading Company. He served as president of the American Cotton Shippers,

Greenville, SC · 9d

Fort Mill Sun

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York County Restaurant Inspections Turn Up One C And Seven B Grades In October

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture conducted 291 restaurant and food service inspections in York County in October. Seven of those inspections resulted in a B grade and one resulted in a C. The remaining 283 inspections earned an A. The month’s only C went to Subway #29005 on East Liberty Street in York, which […]

York County, SC · 8d

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This Upstate South Carolina Diner Is Known For One Standout Dish That Keeps Locals Coming Back

The biscuits at this little counter-service diner are made from scratch. They’re also big enough to make a grown adult rethink the word snack. That alone would earn a spot on my list. Then I learned the same kitchen turns out cheeseburger plates, hamburger steak, and blended soft serve treats called cyclones.

Easley, SC · 19d

The Anderson Independent-Mail

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Handwashing, food temperature issues cited at Anderson County restaurants

Four Anderson 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 within 10 days for facilities that received failing scores. In our coverage of food inspections around Anderson 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. More: Pickens County pumps brakes on data center development Here is a snapshot of the establishments that fell below a "78" grade during October inspections: China Location: 4369 Highway 24, Anderson During a routine inspection in October, SCDA identified 21 out-of-compliance violations, including three priority foundation violations, nine core violations, and nine priority violations. Some of the most notable violations were: Employees were observed touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands and inspectors did not observe proper handwashing during the inspection. Raw chicken was being held at 68 degrees, and shell eggs were stored at 76 degrees, both above safe temperature

Anderson County, SC · 9d

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10 South Carolina Restaurants With Outdoor Dining So Dreamy You May Forget About The Food

One of the restaurants on this list welcomes guests who show up by boat. Or by car. Or by motorcycle, if that’s your style. Another spot serves dinner beside a waterfall you can actually hear from your table. A third has a courtyard shaded by a mammoth magnolia tree.

Greenville, SC · 13d

The State

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Rotten meat, fruit flies lead to 3 ‘C' grades at Greenville Co. restaurants

Fruit flies, food debris and spoiled meat were among the violations inspectors cited in giving four Greenville County restaurants failing grades in October. In all, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture made 387 routine and follow-up inspections for the month. A total of 358 received A scores and 24 B. C is the worst grade the Agriculture Department gives. If a restaurant scores below 70 it has to close until it is reinspected. La Cuchara on Haywood Road in Greenville was inspected on Oct. 27 and given a 72, a C. There was no employee on shift with a food handler’s certification, the report said. The inspector saw multiple employees fail to wash hands when changing gloves when changing tasks from handling dirty dishes to food prep. There were bags of frozen fruit pulps and utensils in the handsink at the server area. An open case of crab in the freezer had ice build-up directly on the product. Eggs and raw beef were stored above produce in the cooler. Various foods were at improper temperature including fried chicken wings, cooked rice, marinara, sweetened condensed milk, and fish. There was no consumer advisory disclaimer on the menu about ceviche, oysters, steak

Greenville County, SC · 9d

WSPA 7News

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Let’s Eat at Southern Fried Green Tomatoes in Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WPSA)—While many restaurant owners seek publicity to bring customers through the door, Kevin Baluch of Southern Fried Green Tomatoes in Greenville said his focus is on helping others enjoy good food at home. Baluch recently shared three of the restaurant’s signature Southern-inspired dishes that home cooks can recreate in their own kitchens: scratch-made […]

Greenville, SC · 9d

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Filipino food comes to downtown Simpsonville: Weekly Dish

My grandfather, Gilbert, was a Filipino man from Hawaii. As my family’s pater familias, he made sure that each of his grandkids knew how lucky we were to be Filipinos/as. As a little girl, I was made to sing a song my mother made up about how proud I was of my heritage.

Simpsonville, SC · 10d

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New bagel shop opening along The Parkway near Greer

Jeff’s Bagel Run is opening a location near Greer at 423 The Parkway, next to Publix. The franchise opened its first location in Florida in June 2021 and has since opened four South Carolina locations in Johns Island, Charleston, Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms. Another location is set to open in Myrtle Beach.

Greer, SC · 10d

The Daily South

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This Charming South Carolina Spot Is Part Café, Part Grocery Store—And Worth The Trip

When I opened the brown paper bag it smelled like popcorn. The freshly baked bread inside had a delicious aroma of oil, salt and just a hint of sweet. After taking a bite into the perfectly crisp crust and soft doughy middle, I understood why it was such a popular staple at the Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery in Greenville, South Carolina. The success of this stecca bread, named after the Italian word for “stick”, is a story of serendipity. “We were just slow one day, and so I was like, ‘Oh, I’ll make my stecca bread,’” co-owner Mary Walsh told Southern Living. She gave some to one of their regulars, and he couldn’t stop raving about it. Now the company bakes stecca bread daily, often pumping out loafs until the early afternoon. Walsh said, “I think the freshness is what makes it extra special.”

Greenville, SC · 9d

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Douda: We didn’t need a new grocery store

Clemson is rapidly developing. Before our eyes, our small, quaint town in Upstate South Carolina has transformed into a much larger, more developed area, with new businesses and chains popping up seemingly every month. As I’m sure most people reading this have already noticed, Clemson’s very own Harris Teeter grocery...

Clemson, SC · 10d

FOX Carolina

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Smoke on the Water to reopen at new Greenville location

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A popular downtown Greenville restaurant is making its long-awaited return this week after more than two and a half years of renovations and planning. Smoke on the Water, self-described as “a saucy Southern tavern,” is set to officially reopen Friday at its new location along...

Greenville, SC · 10d

FOX Carolina

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Smash burgers to gourmet dogs: Upstate restaurants serving up the ultimate football watch parties

Ariel Blanchard helps us discover the best Upstate spots to catch the game and grab the perfect game day bites this season.

Greenville, SC · 9d

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10 Secret Dining Gems In South Carolina That Locals Love

Somewhere in this state, a Belgian dinner happens in a basement with no windows at all. Another spot sits under a historic home, and the easiest way in is from the water side. I love that kind of secret. South Carolina keeps a lot of its best tables out of...

South Carolina · 11d

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This Unassuming Easley Supper Club Serves South Carolina Steak Lovers Filet Mignon by Dim Light

From the street, you might drive right past it. But step inside West End Supper Club on Main Street in Easley, and the low lights, polished bar, and sizzling filet mignon tell a very different story. Locals say it feels like a big-city restaurant tucked into a small South Carolina...

Easley, SC · 12d

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Greenville Pizzeria Still Has No Opening Date After Two Years of Delays

A Neapolitan pizzeria chain has spent two years promising Greenville an authentic, Naples-trained pizza experience at the old Tanner's Big Orange site, and the restaurant still hasn't opened its doors. Cugino Forno first announced its plans for a Greenville, South Carolina location in 2024, and as of the latest reporting, the building still sits without a confirmed opening date.

Greenville, SC · 12d

The Post and Courier

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Coupe’s Corner, one of Greenville’s prominent Black-owned bars, opens second location

MAULDIN — Marius Soglo and business partner Ajay Gladney just finished their second opening weekend at their second location, Coupe’s Corner Lounge. The original Coupe’s Corner, which in December 2023 opened on Augusta Street in downtown Greenville’s West End in the former Smiley’s Acoustic Cafe, was greatly received by the community — offering cocktails, food and a place to unwind for people in downtown. Soglo said that the community support drove the expansion of a second location into the Mauldin community and surrounding areas. “We wanted to give people somewhere to feel like they belong a...

Greenville, SC · 11d

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You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back In Time At This Old-Fashioned South Carolina General Store

There’s a spot in the South Carolina foothills where the coffee is hot, the biscuits are real, and nobody is in a hurry to be anywhere else. Pumpkintown General Store in Pickens, South Carolina is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you’ve been spending so much time everywhere else.

Pickens, SC · 17d