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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
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You Haven’t Really Eaten In Aiken, South Carolina, Until You’ve Had Breakfast At The Track Kitchen
Down a dirt road in the middle of Aiken’s horse country sits a little breakfast spot that locals treat like a treasure. The Track Kitchen has been feeding horse folks and hungry visitors since 1957, and it still feels like stepping into a grandmother’s kitchen. The food is...
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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.
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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
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The 18 Cutest Christmas Towns In The South
These sweet destinations overflow with holiday cheer. They say there’s no place like home for the holidays, but if you’re in the mood for a little end-of-year travel, there’s no place that will feel more like home than one of the South’s many charming Christmas towns. These holiday havens go all out for the season, breaking out their festive best with thousands upon thousands of twinkling lights, impressive window displays, and garland galore. And if that wasn’t enough to put you in the spirit, their last two months of the year are jam-packed with all kinds of events, parades, and gatherings to further spread cheer. From candlelight tours to ballets and concerts to outdoor markets, there’s a way to celebrate the season almost every day. Keep reading to hear more about the incredible workings of the South’s cutest Christmas towns.
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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...
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Festive affair: SPCA Thrift Store Holiday Party in Aiken brings out bargain hunters eager to shop
AIKEN — Bargain hunters flocked to SPCA Thrift Store on Nov. 2 for its annual Holiday Party. Approximately 280 tickets to the festive two-hour affair were sold for $10 apiece in advance. “It was fabulous,” said Jennifer Richardson, a member of the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare’s board of directors and an SPCA Thrift Store volunteer. “We want to thank the community for supporting us. It was one of the biggest [holiday parties] that we’ve ever had.” Available for purchase were jewelry, furniture, books, clothing, a large selection of Christmas decorations, shoes, handbags, toys and mor...