Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta releases list of restaurants and bartenders
April 26, 2021
The highly anticipated fiesta has announced the restaurants that will be responsible for satiating your tastebuds on May 2nd. Local bartenders and chefs will go head-to-head in a battle for…
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Urban Wren announces Travis Giarratana as General Manager
April 15, 2021
Urban Wren, a full service restaurant concept located in Markley Station, recently announced the promotion of Travis Giarratana to General Manager. Prior to this promotion, Giarratana served as Assistant General…
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Sunbelt Business Brokers announces the sales of The Aristocrat
April 7, 2021
Sunbelt Business Brokers announced today the sale of The Aristocrat in Columbia, South Carolina to Edwin Aycock of Elgin, SC. The Aristocrat is a popular bar and restaurant located at…
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Palmetto Place Sweet and Savory fundraising event returns for 14th year
March 29, 2021
Palmetto Place Children & Youth Services has two options for guests to sample food from some of the Midlands best chefs. After having to cancel last year, Palmetto Place Children…
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Endeavor welcomes three new entrepreneurs to its coworking community
March 24, 2021
A restaurateur, accountant, and HR expert choose workspaces at Endeavor Endeavor, a coworking and shared office space community in downtown Greenville’s LEED-certified ONE tower, announces three new members: Olivia Esquivel,…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta back this May with new twists
March 23, 2021
It’s time to talk about tacos – the Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta that is. One of the Upstate’s most vibrant food festivals, Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be held on…
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Midtown Building Announces New Pop-Up Dining Event
March 22, 2021
The pop-up dining events at the Midtown Building on the square in Laurens have been very popular with most of them selling out for both the early and late seating.…
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Eleven81 Partners with YEScarolina to benefit Summer Entrepreneurship Camps in Charleston, SC
March 19, 2021$1 of each featured Kitchen Karma item at Eleven81 will be donated to YEScarolina through April. Now through April 30th, Eleven81 in the Market at Oakland in Mount Pleasant has partnered with…
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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021
Company’s $55 million total investment will create 330 jobs Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein, today announced plans to…
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Crew members / Shift Leaders at Parsley & Mint
March 15, 2021
Crew/Shift Leader We are excited to be opening a new Mediterranean restaurant concept inside the heart of Greenville, SC We will be holding open interviews for shift leader and crew…
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The Art of Coffee and Books
March 15, 2021
Looking for a hidden gem in Laurens County? If so, head to Gray Court on the weekend to check out Arbitrary Art – A Chapter Left Behind Bookstore. Located at…
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Main Street Clinton Secures Starship for Rhythm on the Rails Event
March 11, 2021
The City of Clinton’s signature spring event, Rhythm on the Rails (ROTR), was postponed earlier this month due to continued COVID-19 concerns. It was announced that the event would be…
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Raya and the Last Dragon Showing at Capitol Theatre
March 11, 2021
About the movie: Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. However, when sinister monsters known as the Druun threatened the land, the…
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Tupelo Honey is coming to Midtown Muster March 10th
February 22, 2021
Midtown Muster just announced a mid-week dinner presented by Tupelo Honey on Wednesday, March 10th. There will be two seating times to choose from: 5PM and 7PM. Each seating is…
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Firefly Distillery celebrates first year in Park Circle with anniversary oyster roast – Feb 13
February 3, 2021
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its new distillery location in Park Circle with an oyster roast on Saturday, February 13 from 12…
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Tempest announces list of local purveyors
February 1, 2021
New Charleston Restaurant Focuses on Hyper-Local Cuisine Tempest, a reinvented South Atlantic seafood restaurant and the latest concept of the 5th Street Group, is demonstrating its commitment to the Charleston…
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Joanna-Woodson Elementary one of 96 schools in the nation recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools and receive the first-ever Family Engagement Distinction!
January 27, 2021
As the line between home and school blurs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for strong partnership between families and educators is even more apparent to foster an optimal learning…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
January 12, 2021
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) will host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards on Monday, February 1 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia. Chip…
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Tempest named “Best New Restaurant” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020
January 7, 2021
Tempest, the newest restaurant concept from the 5th Street Group, has been recognized as the No. 1 “Best New Restaurant” in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice 2020.…
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5Church Charleston and Tempest announce Restaurant Week menus
January 5, 2021
5Church Charleston – 3 Courses for $40 (Dinner) First Course is Cauliflower Soup with bacon lardons and croutons, Baby Gems with anchovy buttermilk dressing, curried olives and parmesan or Steam…
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Firefly Distillery hosting its first food truck festival
December 21, 2020
Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, will host its first food truck festival on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 12 to 5 p.m. Free to attend, the outdoor event…
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SCRLA statement on Federal Pandemic Relief Bill
December 21, 2020
Today, Congress unveiled a $900 billion relief bill to provide short-term economic relief to the country in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The plan includes several items that will…
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City kicks off annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Honor the Dream Virtual Food Drive
December 15, 2020The City of Columbia, Richland School District One and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation has kicked off the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Honor the Dream Virtual Food…
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Halls Chophouse pouring “once in a lifetime” bourbon to benefit local charity
December 15, 2020
The Hall family of restaurants will send a historic bottle of bourbon on a journey across the state starting today. A bottle of 25-year Old Rip Van Winkle bourbon will…
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Synovus presents YMCA of Greenville with $5,000
December 10, 2020
Synovus Financial Corporation presented two checks totaling $5,000 to the YMCA of Greenville on Wednesday, December 9 – $2,500 for the Y’s COVID relief emergency food program, and $2,500 for…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host 12th Annual Restaurant Week South Carolina with a twist
December 8, 2020
With the hope that 2021 will be a year of recovery for local restaurants, get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week South Carolina makes its…
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The Midtown Building Brings Collaborative Co-workspace and Pop-Up Restaurants to Laurens
December 3, 2020
The Midtown Building co-work and event space on the square in Laurens is open for business. Today (Thursday, Dec. 3rd) they will have their ribbon cutting ceremony and Saturday, December…
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AllSouth Federal Credit Union hosts Food Drive for Harvest Hope
November 17, 2020
Food insecurity has increased significantly in our community over the past few months during the pandemic. To help meet this growing need, AllSouth Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to benefit…
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Cook with Richland Library during next Evening Arts Program
November 16, 2020
Richland Library is serving up a delicious meal for your next date night at home. Join us for Evening Arts: Chef David Grillo from 7 – 8 p.m., Friday, November…
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Celebrate a spirited holiday season at Firefly Distillery
November 14, 2020
Shop for local goods, stocking stuffers during an Adopt And Shop holiday market Firefly Distillery, South Carolina’s oldest working distillery, is celebrating its first holiday season at the brand new…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association seeking nominations for Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
November 12, 2020
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s…
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Mark Anthony Brewing building $400 million state-of-the-art facility in Richland County to keep up with explosive demand for White Claw Hard Seltzer
November 10, 2020
New facility will create 300 new jobs and increase production of White Claw and Mike’s Hard Lemonade for southern United States COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mark Anthony Brewing today announced plans to build a…
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Award-winning author & chef dishes up cultural significance of Soul Food
October 29, 2020
Join Richland Library as we feature a James Beard Award winner and renowned chef during Let’s Talk Race: A Conversation with Culinary Historian Michael Twitty from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.,…
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LCSO K-9 Unit Fundraiser this Saturday
October 21, 2020
Join the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit this Saturday at Tractor Supply (917 E. Main St. Laurens) for our family friendly fundraiser! Activities for the kids, raffles, food, and…
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5th Street Group to close all restaurants on election day
October 14, 2020
5th Street Group has announced that it will be closing all restaurants on Election Day. Locations include 5Church and Tempest in Charleston as well as 5Church and Sophia’s Lounge in…
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Steamers Restaurant and Catering
October 7, 2020
Fast casual diner with American cuisine. Serving the highest quality food cooked to order. The best old fashioned, hand pattied burgers, hot dogs, meat and vegetable plates, chicken wings, sandwiches,…
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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-63, which lifts all occupancy limitations in restaurants throughout South Carolina, effective immediately. Previously, South Carolina’s restaurants were operating at 50% capacity. Now, they…
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What’s Happening Around the Main Street District in October
October 1, 2020Congratulations Hotel Trundle & Boudreaux on Receiving the South Carolina Historic Preservation’s Honor Award The combination of the boutique Hotel Trundle and BOUDREAUX’s architectural studio was recently recognized by South Carolina…
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Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20-21
October 1, 2020
Fair food available for purchase with extended dates, Oct. 20-24 The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new…
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Patriots Kitchen
September 29, 2020
Serving great food to the people of Clinton and Laurens County! Tuesday-Friday 11:30-2:30 and 4:30-7:30. Saturday 11:30-8pm Eat in or Take out Our menu includes burgers, wraps, sandwiches and salads…
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Congratulations Main Street District!
September 25, 2020
The Main Street District is excited to win Free Times Best of Columbia 2020 for the ‘Biggest Improvement in Columbia this Year’. We are proud to win this award for…
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City Center Partnership welcomes Family Fresh Mex to the Main Street District
September 25, 2020
City Center Partnership announces Family Fresh Mex is now open at 1200 Main Street (Behind the ABC Columbia building). Customers may recognize the name from the food truck at Soda…
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October is harvest season at the State Farmers Market
September 24, 2020
Market Restaurant Also Set to Reopen As the weather cools and the fall harvest begins, vendors at the South Carolina State Farmers Market are stocking pumpkins, decorative gourds, mums and…
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Lockdown Comes To Town, Part Three
September 23, 2020
By Tom Poland The Bistro’s Before & During Tale Some Normalcy Returns I stopped by on another Friday evening. A cloudless evening gave the Bistro On The Boulevard’s columns…
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Lockdown Comes To Town, Part Two
September 23, 2020
By Tom Poland The Bistro’s Before & During Tale Restaurants Close First A lot of moving parts make up a restaurant. Operating a restaurant is complex. Bistro On The…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta to be held on September 27
September 18, 2020
Popular Upstate festival Tacos ‘n Tequila is happening next Sunday, and with added health and safety measures. Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta will be held on Sunday, September 27 at the…
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Tempest announces new midday menu
September 17, 2020
Bites Include Ceviche, Roasted Clam Flatbread and Umami Tuna “Bombs” Tempest, a brand-new upscale seafood restaurant located on historic Market Street, is now offering a midday menu, available on weekdays…
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Lockdown Comes To Town, Part One
September 16, 2020
By Tom Poland The Bistro’s Before & During Tale During this cool strange spring there comes to me a blistering afternoon in 2019 when a train locked down Lake…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association seeking nominations for Upstate Hospitality Awards
September 15, 2020
The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 8th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the Upstate’s hospitality industry. The…
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Village Idiot celebrates 30 years of NY-style pizza
September 14, 2020
Village Idiot Pizza is celebrating 30 years of serving NY-style pizza and good times in a comfortable, laid-back atmosphere. Under Kelly and Brian Glynn’s ownership, the Columbia classic has reached…
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