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Feast On An Incredible $13 Buffet At This Beloved South Carolina Restaurant

Nobody warns you about BJ’s Country Buffet in North Augusta, South Carolina, and that’s honestly a problem, because the first time you walk in and see what thirteen dollars gets you, the surprise is almost too much to process. All-you-can-eat Southern cooking at that price is the kind...

North Augusta, SC · 3d
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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 · 12d
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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 · 3d
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Seven Georgia Steakhouses Where The Dining Room Hasn’t Changed Since Your Parents Dated

Some restaurants chase every new trend, and some just keep doing what worked decades ago. Georgia still has a handful of steakhouses where the booths, the wood paneling, and the menu feel like a page from an old family photo album. These are the places where anniversaries pile up year...

Georgia · 3d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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 · 3d

Greenville News

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Where to order Thanksgiving dinner in Greenville and Upstate SC

Thanksgiving dinner doesn't have to be stressful. If you can't cook or simply don't have time, there are options. Restaurants and caterers across Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson counties are offering prepared Thanksgiving meals that can save you hours in the kitchen and more time with your family. Some offer complete family feasts with turkey and all the fixings, and others let you order à la carte. We've compiled a list of different places for busy schedules and various budgets. Families can choose from smaller heat-and-serve meals, large catering packages, and individual dishes. Just don't wait until Thanksgiving week to make a plan. Several businesses stop taking orders before the holiday, while others sell popular dishes on a first-come, first-served basis. Here are nine locations to find Thanksgiving catering and takeout around the Upstate, along with prices, preorder deadlines, and pickup details. Good to Go GVL Menu: Good to Gobble packages with boneless smoked turkey breast and all sides. Turkey and sides including mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, classic herb stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Price: Package serving 4-6, $199; serving 8-10, $399. Turkey breast , $40-$80 ; sides, $28-$56. Deadline: Order on website by

Greenville, SC · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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7 Old-School South Carolina Bakeries Where Coconut Layer Cake Is Still Baked By Hand, Just Like Grandma’s

Some family recipes live on index cards, and some live in bakery cases across South Carolina. Coconut layer cake has been a Southern celebration staple for generations, showing up at birthdays, church suppers, and holiday tables. The seven bakeries below still make it the slow way, by hand, with layers...

South Carolina · 1d

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Pull Up To This Humble Georgia Restaurant And Taste BBQ Ribs Worth Driving Hours For

Somewhere in Waynesboro, Georgia, a pit has been doing the kind of slow, patient, smoke-filled work that makes grown adults close their eyes and forget what they were worried about. That pit belongs to Taylor’s Barbecue, and the ribs that come out of it have developed a reputation across Georgia...

Waynesboro, GA · 9d

The Augusta Chronicle

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Foodees Fest brings food vendors to Augusta this weekend

Foodees Fest Food & Culture Festival returns to Augusta this weekend with plenty of food trucks, entertainment, and shopping. Dozens of food vendors and many crafters and artists will be on hand for the three-day event that opens Friday on Fifth Street in downtown Augusta. More: Jerk House brings Jamaican favorites to Washington Road | Exclusive Billed as a traveling food festival, Foodees Fest combines a wide variety of food vendors, artisans and crafters in a community-focused event. The festival aims to create opportunities for attendees to sample new foods, explore unique products and support participating businesses and makers, according to the event's website. It is a traveling festival that visits many cities in the East, bringing together many cultures through food and food products, according to its website, www.foodeesfest.com . Foodees Fest will be held 1-7 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will be on-site parking, according to the event information. Admission is free, but organizers ask that patrons pre-register to assist with planning. Registration enters festival-goers in a raffle to win a free meal. To register, visit https://www.foodeesfest.com/event/augusta-ga-2026 . Jennifer Miller covers food and business for The Augusta Chronicle. She

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Peach Cobbler Factory Sets Soft Opening in Evans for Nov. 7

The Peach Cobbler Factory will open its doors in Evans for a soft opening on Saturday, Nov. 7. Hours run from noon to 10 p.m. You'll find the dessert shop in the Evans Town Center Plaza at 4272 Washington Rd. Unit 4. Another store is planned for 1307 Richland Ave....

Evans, GA · 2d

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12 Old-School Georgia Delis Serving Incredible Sandwiches Worth Driving Miles For

One Georgia sandwich shop is named after a famous poet whose family once lived in its building. I love that a chicken salad sandwich can come with a literary backstory. The surprises keep stacking up like pastrami on rye. One deli serves its lunches inside a historic drugstore, with homemade candied pickles on the side.

Atlanta, GA · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Fabulous frankfurters: Hot dogs get the gourmet treatment at new downtown Aiken restaurant

AIKEN — Bobby and Allison Hilton have elevated frankfurters to gourmet status at HOTT Dogs, which made its debut downtown Oct. 31. The wieners served at the restaurant are “all beef,” Allison said. “There are no fillers and no preservatives.” And they’re also kosher. “Our bread is brioche artisan bread that we season and we cultivate into something different and new,” Allison said. The hot dogs are baked, and diners can order one served plain or topped with ketchup, mustard and/or onions.” But much fancier options also are available. The “Eight Four Three,” named for the area code for Charlest...

Aiken, SC · 2d

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Peach Cobbler Factory Set for Saturday Soft Opening in Evans, Georgia

A new dessert shop is about to start serving up Southern comfort food in Evans, Georgia. The Peach Cobbler Factory is holding a soft opening Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 10 p.m. at its Evans Town Center Plaza location, bringing cobblers, cookies, brownies and cheesecakes to the Augusta metro area.

Evans, GA · 2d

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The Peach Cobbler Factory Serves Up Famous Cobblers and Puddings in Evans

Southern Dessert Franchise Grows Its Footprint in the Augusta Metropolitan Area. “We are incredibly excited to continue expanding The Peach Cobbler Factory throughout the great state of Georgia. There is something special about growing our brand in the Peach State, where our Southern roots and dessert traditions truly resonate. We are thrilled to welcome Brittany Blocker to our franchise family and look forward to bringing our unique dessert experience to the Evans community,” said Greg George, CEO and Co-Owner of the brand. “Our brand continues to resonate with consumers in cities and states all across America, and that is a testament to our incredible franchise owners, dedicated team members, and the communities that have embraced us. We believe the best is yet to come.”

Evans, GA · 2d