The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Seeking Nominations for 2022 Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards
November 22, 2021The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is seeking nominations for the 69th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Awards, honoring the best of the best in the state’s hospitality…
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SLG Investment Holdings acquires majority stake in Avalanche Bars
November 18, 2021Greenville based business investor and management company SLG Investment Holdings, LLC (“SLG”) completed its latest acquisition taking a majority stake in Foothills Food Group, LLC the manufacturer and distributor of…
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Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association introduces new emergency assistance program
November 9, 2021The Spartanburg Area Chapter of the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SARLA) introduced Hubitality, an emergency assistance program for Spartanburg County hospitality employees, last evening. The event took place…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival will be this weekend in downtown Greenville
November 3, 2021More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this weekend. Everything from…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival announces restaurants and distilleries
October 15, 2021More than 40 restaurants and distilleries from across the Southeast will be taking part in the inaugural Hog & Barrel: A Bourbon, BBQ & Bacon Festival this November. Everything from…
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Colliers | South Carolina unveils its 115th anniversary commemorative beer, “The Dealmaker”
October 6, 2021Colliers | South Carolina partnered with Holy City Brewing to create a custom Carolina Kolsch-style beer called “The Dealmaker” to celebrate its 115 years in the commercial real estate business…
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Parsley & Mint opens second location in Northern Greenville
September 28, 2021New locally-owned Mediterranean eatery opens near Furman University Parsley & Mint, a new fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant, has officially opened its second location in Northern Greenville at 5052 Old Buncombe Road…
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Lowcountry Kettle announces Rough House Pictures partnership and expanded retail offerings
September 15, 2021Lowcountry Kettle, a producer of Southern-inspired kettle chips, announced a partnership with Rough House Pictures, the Charleston-based production company from Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, and Jody Hill. Despite the…
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South Carolina State Fair discount tickets available starting Sept. 8
September 8, 2021Save time and money by buying early online or at participating Circle K locations Discount admission and ride tickets for this year’s South Carolina State Fair will go on sale…
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Long Lost Treasures, Heirloom Seeds
August 26, 2021By Tom Poland Metal detectives seek old coins and treasure, and many folks look for arrowheads. A rare breed seeks long-lost seeds. Old coins and arrowheads won’t make you…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association names new President and Chief Executive Officer
August 12, 2021Susan Cohen has been appointed to succeed John Durst The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) has appointed Susan Cohen to serve as its new President and Chief Executive…
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Restaurant Week Greenville begins today, Thursday, August 5
August 5, 2021It’s the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return this Thursday, August 5. Restaurant Week…
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Panera Bread locations in South Carolina to host hiring event Aug 5th
August 3, 2021JUST WALK IN! HIRING ALL SHIFTS / ALL POSITIONS! Company is hiring Restaurant Managers, Overnight Bakers, Catering Coordinators and Hourly Associates. Apply in person and get a FREE bakery treat and…
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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host Restaurant Week Greenville after year hiatus
July 23, 2021It’s almost the tastiest time of the year! Get your taste buds ready and bring your appetites as Restaurant Week Greenville makes its much-anticipated return August 5-15. Restaurant Week is…
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Just Say Something teams up with St. Mark United Methodist, Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group for the first annual National Night Out
July 15, 2021This year, Just Say Something (JSS) will join St. Mark United Methodist Church; the Sans Souci Neighborhood Alliance; and Reedy Property Group in hosting the first annual National Night Out…
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Inaugural Hog & Barrel Festival bringing three days of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon to Greenville this November
July 15, 2021A three-day festival dedicated to those Southern staples of bourbon, BBQ, and bacon aims to join the pantheon of can’t miss Upstate events. Everything from exclusive bourbon tastings to live…
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Avoid these common mistakes on alcohol beverage license applications
June 24, 2021Each year, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) handles thousands of applications for various types of alcohol beverage licenses (ABL) and permits. Mistakes or omissions can cause applications to…
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Just Say Something holds Father’s Day Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser!
June 14, 2021Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser in honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021, a day that usually involves fathers sitting down to…
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Just Say Something holds Father’s Day Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser
June 4, 2021Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser in honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20, 2021, a day that usually involves fathers sitting down to…
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Hartness announces opening of Village Kitchen Restaurant
May 27, 2021New restaurant on Greenville’s Eastside offers an elevated fast-casual dining experience in a unique setting that celebrates its location within the Hartness community Hartness, a new 444-acre urban village founded…
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Just Say Something holds Mother’s Day Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser!
May 7, 2021Just Say Something is holding an online, Honey Baked Ham Fundraiser in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 9, 2021, a day that usually involves families sitting down together…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta announces winning tacos, cocktails and more
May 6, 2021Winners of the fifth annual Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta have been announced. This annual part of the event challenges chefs and mixologists to see who can come up with the…
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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta releases list of restaurants and bartenders
April 26, 2021The 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, 2021Urban 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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Endeavor welcomes three new entrepreneurs to its coworking community
March 24, 2021A 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, 2021It’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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Tyson Foods, Inc. reestablishing operations in Richland County
March 17, 2021Company’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, 2021Crew/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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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association to host its 68th Annual Stars of South Carolina Hospitality Industry Awards
January 12, 2021The 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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SCRLA statement on Federal Pandemic Relief Bill
December 21, 2020Today, 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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Synovus presents YMCA of Greenville with $5,000
December 10, 2020Synovus 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, 2020With 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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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, 2020New 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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Gov. Henry McMaster lifts restaurant occupancy limits statewide
October 2, 2020Gov. 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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Celebrate Agriculture, Arts and Tradition at Free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair, Oct. 20-21
October 1, 2020Fair 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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Tacos ‘n Tequila Fiesta to be held on September 27
September 18, 2020Popular 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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South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association seeking nominations for Upstate Hospitality Awards
September 15, 2020The 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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Blockhouse celebrates 39 years in the Upstate
June 30, 2020Blockhouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar in Greenville, SC is excited to celebrate its 39th anniversary this year! Combining unique, local flavors with traditional southern charm Blockhouse offers delicious, scratch-made meals…
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Hospitality leaders announce new initiative aimed to protect patrons and employees
June 23, 2020In collaboration with South Carolina’s hospitality leaders, Governor Henry McMaster announced the South Carolina Palmetto Priority. The Palmetto Priority is a restaurant commitment aimed at instilling confidence with restaurant-goers as…
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Strossner’s Bakery Cafe & Deli
April 22, 2020For over 60 years, Strossner’s Bakery has been a tradition in Greenville, South Carolina. What was once a small corner bakery, making memories for many families has evolved into a…
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South Carolina Brewers release survey study showing 80% won’t be able to remain open more than three months; call on SCDOR for relief
April 14, 2020The South Carolina Brewers Guild, the trade association for the state’s 92 breweries and brewpubs released recent internal survey data gathered from its members. The numbers were very concerning: On average,…
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Restaurant 17 looks to help local farmers
April 3, 2020Restaurant 17 has announced that they will be helping to support their community by partnering with local farmers affected by the many market and restaurant closures. These local farmers will…
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Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade set for February 22 at City Roots
February 5, 2020The 10th annual Mardi Gras Columbia Festival and Parade will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at City Roots urban farm in Columbia’s Rosewood neighborhood. Hosted by the festival’s…
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The Sweetery to launch new Wine Sticks portion size at national show this weekend
January 16, 2020The family-owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks line this weekend at the National Association of Specialty Foods trade show in…
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The Sweetery to launch new Wine Sticks portion size at national show
January 8, 2020The family owned bakery, The Sweetery, will be introducing a single portion size of its popular Wine Sticks line this month at National Association of Specialty Foods trade show in…
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The South Carolina Wildlife Federation announces spring 2020 dates for Conservation Dinner Series: Forks, Knives, & Spoonbills
December 9, 2019Tickets are now on sale for the six-course dining experiences in Columbia, Beaufort and Greenville The South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) is expanding their event “Forks Knives, and Spoonbills: A…
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Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C., celebrates 30th anniversary
December 3, 2019Pioneering farm-to-table restaurant commemorates milestone with December specials It has been three decades since Motor Supply Co. Bistro in Columbia, S.C. — one of Columbia’s longest-standing restaurants — first opened…
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Lakeside Lodge Clemson welcomes David Slevin as General Manager for signature restaurant
November 20, 2019Lakeside Lodge Clemson announced that David Slevin has been named general manager of the property’s food and beverage programs. In his new role, Slevin will oversee the soon-to-be-announced on-site restaurant…
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Infinity Marketing welcomes K&W Cafeterias as new client
November 19, 2019Infinity Marketing, a full-service marketing agency in the Upstate, is proud to announce its new partnership with K&W Cafeterias. This addition to Infinity’s growing client roster builds on the firm’s…
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Nominate a local family to receive a free Thanksgiving meal from Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
November 5, 2019Sticky Fingers will provide full Thanksgiving meals to six families who are in need of a helping hand Sticky Fingers Ribhouse believes in the gift of giving back, so this…
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