SC chef ambassadors for 2026 announced, owner of Greer’s House 509 selected
The chef ambassador program debuted in 2014 and is a union of the state's hospitality and agricultural industry.
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6 from Greenville County honored by SC restaurant, lodging industry
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association awards ceremony will take place at the Hilton Columbia Center Feb. 2 at 6 p.m.
A stylish way to carry your drink to-go: Weekly Dish
A local artisan has brought a fun new way to carry drinks to Greenville. The product has roots in Asia but is made locally by Meg Fiel.
2026 James Beard Award semifinalists include 3 with Upstate ties, 10 from SC
The restaurant and chef finalists will be announced March 31, with winners to be announced June 15.
Miracle Hill keeps Upstate shelters open with snow, freezing rain in forecast
There are two shelters in Greenville, one in Spartanburg and one in Gaffney.
Travelers Rest swears in new members, reviews state of the city: City Council notes
Council swore in new and reelected members, and selected Councilmember Grant Bumgarner as mayor pro tempore.
Hone, a restaurant incubator, debuts in West Greenville: Weekly Dish
The Tasti Plate's jerk chicken is not to be missed. Kentish is one of the residents guests can expect to find at Hone.
January’s adoptable pet: Dotty
This month’s adoptable pet is Dotty, a 9-year-old tabby who loves to cuddle, sunbathe and is a professional slow blinker.
Greenville wine merchant taps into tea, coffee; Upstate butcher gives big: Weekly Dish
The menu primarily spotlights tea service and matcha, as well as lesser-known options like Moroccan tea service.
Billboard LED conversion denied in downtown Greenville: Board of Zoning Appeals notes
An appeal for an LED billboard was denied on a site where an existing static billboard stands downtown.
Conestee Nature Preserve adds 2.6 acres, seeks annexations: Greenville Planning Commission notes
Conestee Nature Preserve petitioned the commission to annex and rezone three new property purchases
Restaurant Week 2026 begins Jan. 8. Here’s where to eat in Greenville County
Customers can try out eateries for a fixed price, and the visit helps restaurants get through a typically a slow time of year for business.
Former Urban Wren chef, James Beard award-winning director team up for new film
Rioin "Rio" Oshiro will soon release a film about Montgomery Sky Farm, private dining and regenerative farming business.
Local chefs dish on substitutions for food allergies
Food allergies affect 33 million Americans — 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
Roman-style pizza and mouthwatering meatballs on Augusta Street: Weekly Dish
The restaurant was founded by three New Yorkers — Nick Castronuovo, Carmelo “Carmine” Curra and Peter Lombardo — who decided to bring new and family recipes to the busy corridor.