By Jan Scalisi , produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. There's a touch of Thailand in Spartanburg—and the number of locally owned restaurants that feature the well-known Thai staples of noodle dishes, spring rolls, delicious soups, curry, seafood, and spicy vegetables over rice might surprise a visitor to a mid-sized Southern town. These days, there are two thriving Asian cuisine restaurants w
By Brad Steinecke, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. Whenever I visit Walnut Grove Plantation, I like to take a few minutes to walk out into the field facing the house and close my eyes. I enjoy letting the 21st century fade away, focusing on the quiet breeze and imagining the familiar natural landscape of the post-industrial Upstate transformed into its former self—the hardscrabble front
[caption id="attachment_3903" align="aligncenter" width="736"] Cribb's Kitchen[/caption] Who doesn’t love happy hour? Whether it’s having a cocktail after slipping out of work early or grabbing a locally-brewed beer right after the clock strikes 5 p.m., happy hours can be the perfect way to unwind after a long day, or a good networking opportunity, moving work to a different, more causal scene. For more
By Brad Wright, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. I’ve always heard that 9 out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year. It stands to reason, then, that any restaurant that survives into its sophomore year and beyond must offer superior food, atmosphere and service. It would take me more space than I’ve been allotted to extol the many wonderful eateries here in Spartanburg. Rather, I
Put on your stretchy pants, order a sweet tea, and get ready to sink your teeth into some of Spartanburg’s best burgers. For generations, Spartanburg has enjoyed that slice of Americana you experience when you order a cheeseburger and a side of fries from a drive-in or a local dive. Whether you enjoy getting your burger “a-plenty” from The Beacon and Sugar-N-Spice, or you prefer to customize your toppings
Spartanburg’s dining culture roots run deep. From the early days of Colonials using the area for hunting and crops, to textile mill employees eating at delicatessens across the county, to that slice of Americana of enjoying a burger a-plenty and tea from The Beacon. Our love of food hasn’t wavered, but the list of where to get a delicious meal keeps growing. It may become overwhelming and you may end up eating at
