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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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This Cash-Only South Carolina Burger Joint Has Barely Changed Since 1956

In Clemson, South Carolina, there is a burger joint covered in ivy where the prices look like they were set during the Eisenhower administration, and that is meant as the highest possible compliment. Mac’s Drive In is the real thing, and the real thing is getting harder to find.

Clemson, 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 · 2d
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Local Greenville seafood restaurant in challenging spot closing after less than two years

GREENVILLE — The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse, a seafood restaurant that inhabited the corner spot of an aging shopping mall on Laurens Road, announced it is closing its doors after less than two years. In a Facebook post, the restaurant said the decision was forced by business being slower than hoped. Nov. 8 was its last day. “We poured our hearts, time, and energy into making The Ottaray something special. We gave it our all, and while things didn’t turn out the way we envisioned, we are incredibly proud of what we created and the memories made along the way,” the business wrote on Facebook. T...

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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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 · 2d

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South Carolina’s Oldest Soda Fountain Has Been Serving Shakes And Sundaes Since 1905

Some places earn their reputation over decades, and Kempson Rexall Drugs in Inman, South Carolina has had well over a century to perfect the art of making people genuinely happy. This isn’t just a drugstore with a soda fountain tucked in the corner as an afterthought. It’s a full-on...

Inman, SC · 5d

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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 · 3d

The Post and Courier

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Popular Northeast burrito chain to make first move into SC, starting with the Upstate

GREENVILLE — Bubbakoo’s Burritos is moving into the Carolinas as they expand further across the East Coast. Their first stores to open in South Carolina will be in Greenville and Spartanburg. Michael Lassen, vice president of development, says that expansion into the Carolinas is a “natural progression” for the company. “Our growth model is we see the Carolinas being very strong for us,” Lassen said. As Bubbakoo’s expanded further, the Carolinas and Georgia were skipped over as the brand migrated to Florida. Founded in 2008 in Point Pleasant, N.J., the company has expanded to over 160 location...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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This Secret South Carolina Mennonite Store Is Filled With Fresh Bread, Pies, And Old-Fashioned Pantry Finds

At this South Carolina bakery, work has been known to start in the middle of the night. While most of Abbeville is still asleep, the bakers can already be at work on sourdough and pound cakes. The sourdough reportedly comes from a starter kept going for decades. Then there’s a...

Abbeville, SC · 8d

Timeless Dishes

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7 Pantry Staples That Go Stale Faster Than Shoppers Expect, From Brown Rice to Peanut Butter

Brown rice, olive oil, peanut butter, whole wheat flour, nuts and ground spices all have shorter pantry times than many expect, according to Clemson, Ohio State and Virginia Tech. The post 7 Pantry Staples That Go Stale Faster Than Shoppers Expect, From Brown Rice to Peanut Butter appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

Clemson, SC · 1d

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South Carolina Women Turned a Former Meat-Processing Building Into a Food Market Supporting 300 Local Farmers

First-time visitors to this South Carolina food market may receive something unexpected: an entire loaf of freshly baked bread, offered as a welcome gift. It’s a small gesture that reflects the community-focused idea behind the business. Two mothers opened the market inside a former meat-processing building, hoping to connect...

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Northwest Grill’s burgers make it a roadside gem: City Juice with John Malik

I’m not a fan of labeling any restaurant “the best” at anything because much of what we enjoy in life is contextual. Lunch with friends is a lot more fun than lunch without friends. That’s why I brought Diego Campos (executive chef, Camp) and Jason Janson (Broadwater Shrimp) to Northwest Grill where we had a great meal.

Travelers Rest, SC · 2d

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Montreal-style bagels coming to Travelers Rest: Weekly Dish

A new Montreal-style bagel shop, Myer’s Bagels, will open in Travelers Rest soon. “[Montreal bagels] are a little bit smaller, they have a sweetness to them and they’re wood-fired baked versus a conventional oven so it has a little bit more zhuzh to it,” said co-owner Nancy Guyette.

Travelers Rest, SC · 2d

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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 · 3d

98.9 WORD

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Help Make 8,000 Pimento Cheese Sandwiches!

Help Make 8,000 Pimento Cheese Sandwiches!

Greenville, SC · 2d

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Greer Chili Cookoff to Support Food Assistance November 15th

Greer Farmers Market will hold its Chili Cookoff Fundraiser on Sunday, November 15th, beginning at 11 a.m. at Greer City Park. The event at 301 East Poinsett Street will raise money for the market and its food assistance programs. Tasting tickets will cost $1 each and will be sold at...

Greer, SC · 1d

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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 · 4d

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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