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Baskets & Blankets: Planning Your Perfect Picnic InTheBurg
We're sharing our favorite picnic snacks and locations today- including popular spots to lay out a blanket and hidden gems with a view.
Locavores' Charcuterie: Building a Better Board InTheBurg
InTheBurg is sharing our tips to building a better charcuterie board, breaking it down local cheese by local pickle. Don't have the time or energy? Check out our catered and restaurant recommendations to nibble the night away.
Creative Dates InTheBurg
25+ Creative dates to explore Spartanburg, perfect for both romantic outings and friend dates! Are you a sporty couple that loves a competition? Culinary connoisseurs? History buffs? Choose your adventure style, or mix & match these ideas for your perfect date:
No Proof, No Problem! Mocktails & More InTheBurg
No proof, no problem! Opting for non-alcoholic drinks InTheBurg? Check out where to taste the best mocktails, NA beers, and draft beverages in this article.
Pride intheburg
Since welcoming the first Upstate Pride March at Barnet Park in 2009, Spartanburg has flourished with local businesses and community organizations embracing the LGBTQ+ community.
Outside Influence, Downtown Brews
From homebrewing to enhancing their new hometown, Arnie and Brenda Hoye hope to craft a warm sense of community alongside the craft beer at their downtown Chesnee brewery: Outside Influence Brewing (213 South Alabama Ave.)
Behind the Booths: 5 Surprising Finds at the Hub City Farmers’ Market
Grab your market baskets and reusable totes; InTheBurg is headed to the Hub City Farmers' Market! We're going behind-the-booths, with five unique market finds and features.
Meet Us at the Blue Moon Bodega
Blue Moon Specialty Foods' second location, the Blue Moon Bodega, opened in January 2023. The "not your average grocer" features Blue Moon's signature prepared meals and spices, kitchen necessities, walk-in beer and wine caves, specialty gifts, a heated patio taproom, and a customizable food menu.
A Cultural Tasting Tour of Spartanburg’s Hispanic & Latinx Cuisine
Celebrate Spartanburg County’s diverse Hispanic and Latinx business community and culture, with a tasting tour through these locally-owned restaurants.
Brunching Through the ‘Burg
Grab a coffee and/or a mimosa, and check out Spartanburg’s best brunch spots when you’re craving something sweet, savory, or just plain fun.
Bringing Home the Bacon [and Barrel]
Each January, St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic brings the best of Spartanburg's local restaurant and distillery scene to Drayton Mills for the ever-popular "Bacon and Barrel" benefit night.
Bodega Noir: Wine Bar & Flower Shop
Landrum's Bodega Noir offers wines by the glass or bottle, floral arrangements and custom designs, and a curated selection of craft retail and home goods.