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Former West End restaurant Smoke on the Water reopening near Pelham Road

More than two years after leaving its spot in downtown Greenville, Smoke on the Water is reopening near Pelham Road and Interstate 85. “Greenville, the wait is finally over! 957 days,” a social post read. “Countless delays. A whole lot of hard work. And more patience from y’all than we could have ever asked for. Smoke on the Water is officially reopening Friday, November 6!”

Greenville, SC · 2d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 4d
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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 · 2d
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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 · 4d

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 · 3d

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Jeff's Bagel Run Picks Greer Spot Near Publix for First Upstate Shop

A new bagel shop is coming to The Parkway near Greer, and this one carries some brand-name buzz: Jeff's Bagel Run plans to open a location at 423 The Parkway, right next to Publix, marking the chain's first Upstate shop. The scratch-made bagel concept is expected to open late in 2026, bringing its fast-growing footprint to a new corner of South Carolina.

Greer, SC · 1d

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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 · 9d

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6 Old-School Drive-In Restaurants In South Carolina That Take You Back In Time

Want to find the best old-school drive-in restaurants in South Carolina that feel like a trip through time?. These 6 drive-in restaurants serve up classic comfort food and a big dose of nostalgia!. 1. Mac’s Drive In (Clemson) There’s something special about pulling up to a place that looks...

South Carolina · 12d

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This South Carolina Donut Shop Serves Giant Fritters In Both Apple And Peach Flavors

A gas station in South Carolina keeps peach fritters in its donut case. Peach fritters, right there near the fuel pumps and the snack aisle. That alone should make you hit the brakes. The same counter turns out apple fritters too, and both get described as big often enough that...

Gaffney, SC · 5d

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South Carolina Is Home To A Flea Market So Massive, It Takes A Full Day To Walk Through

There are places in South Carolina that locals know about but rarely talk about, and the Anderson Jockey Lot and Farmers Market in Belton is absolutely one of them. This market isn’t a weekend errand. It’s a full-day commitment, and a genuinely wonderful one at that. To understand...

South Carolina · 5d

Greenville News

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Top Chef star serves signature pastry at Sum Bar

Top Chef fans in Greenville got the chance to meet Season 23's runner-up Chef Laurence Louie and taste a bite of the food that represents his Chinese American story. Louie spent time in Greenville during the filming of Season 23 of Top Chef, so it's only fitting that Greenville would be one of his stops on his Southeast tour; for him, it's almost like a reunion. “I love Greenville,” Louie said. I was here for the show, but also, let's come back, let's cook some food.” Louie stopped by Sum Bar on Oct. 31 for a meet-and-greet, where guests could try his beloved Chinese bolo bao, a popular pastry from his Hong Kong-style cafe, Rubato, in Quincy, Massachusetts. The bolo bao is a soft, sweet bread topped with a crackly cookie-like crust. Louie filled his version with a chrysanthemum custard, adding a floral note to the sweet, buttery pastry. The bolo bao reflects Louie's close connection to his Chinese American identity, and while he didn't start cooking until he says he was 27, he's 39 now. Louie says he's learned to lean into what he knows and the experiences that distinguish him. “It's just like honoring a lot of those

Greenville, SC · 3d

upstatebusinessjournal.com

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New Nepalese dumpling restaurant opening in Greenville

Momo On Steam is opening in Greenville in November. The Nepalese dumpling restaurant is located at 1120 N. Pleasantburg Drive. The location was previously a Great Clips. Renovations for the restaurant first began in summer 2025. “We are very happy to share we are ready to open in a week!...

Greenville, SC · 4d

FOX Carolina

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Big Dave Eats takes on Tap & Table

David McClintock heads to Tap & Table in Laurens and explains what makes this place Big Dave Eats approved!

Laurens, SC · 4d

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When Summer Ends In South Carolina, These Seven Ice Cream Spots Just Keep Scooping

Pools close, school buses roll, and plenty of seasonal stands pull down their shutters by Labor Day. In South Carolina, though, a handful of ice cream counters never got the memo. Some sit on working dairy farms where the cows are part of the scenery, while others anchor busy city...

South Carolina · 5d

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The Unexpected North Carolina Grocery Store Where You Can Sip 12 Local Craft Beers At A Full Bar

There are surprises, and then there are the kind of surprises that make you immediately call someone and say you’re not going to believe what I just found, and the Ingles Markets on Hendersonville Road in Fletcher, North Carolina is firmly in the second category. It’s a grocery store,...

Fletcher, NC · 4d

The Post and Courier

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A new coffee shop is opening in downtown Greenville. This one has a mission.

GREENVILLE — Fresh Start CoffeeWorks — the latest venture from Miracle Hill Ministries — is now open in downtown Greenville. The shop will not just serve coffee and tea to the legion of caffeinated Greenvillians. It’s also a workforce development program, helping women in recovery get on their feet by providing training and a full-time job. “The hope is to set them up for success,” said Yolanda Campusano-Pilarte, public relations manager at Miracle Hill. Miracle Hill Ministries is one of Greenville’s leading nonprofits, operating everything from emergency shelters to addiction recovery program...

Greenville, SC · 4d

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After Two Lost Years, Chicago-Style Bronzeville Bites Opens Doors in Spartanburg

A pair of Chicago natives who spent years slinging Italian beef sandwiches and hot dogs out of local taprooms have finally put down roots in Spartanburg. Bronzeville Bites, the Chicago comfort food concept from Vic and Charmaine Modica, opened its brick-and-mortar restaurant at 160 S. Pine St. in September 2026, two years later than originally planned.

Spartanburg, SC · 16d

Spartanburg Herald-Journal

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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken returns to Spartanburg's east side

Zavier Jefferies drove from Gaffney on Oct. 26 to try out the new Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken restaurant in Spartanburg. "I've been eating Lee's for a long time," he said. "I remember when it was right up there on the left." Jefferies was recalling the old Lee's chicken place, located at the corner of Fernwood-Glendale and Peachshed roads. It was one of the east side of Spartanburg's longest-running restaurants before closing in 2014. That spot is now home to the Panda Express Chinese restaurant. Jefferies was excited when he heard that a new Lee's would be opening on East Main Street, across from Spartanburg High School . "They got chicken (in Gaffney), but it ain't as good as Lee's," he said, carrying a to-go order to his car. Franchise owner and operator Harris Mullis said the signature recipe hasn't changed since the old days. There are some differences, though, between the new restaurant and the old one Jefferies remembers. Mullis's franchise has a far bigger dining area as well as a larger staff. He said he currently has a team of about 60 "phenomenal" employees. That's the key to running a successful restaurant, he said. "I know it's so cliche

Spartanburg, SC · 10d