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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.
Celebrating Mardi Gras InTheBurg
Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a traditional New Orleans' celebration of the culmination of Carnival season, and traditional Mardi Gras indulgences can be found in Spartanburg.
The Upstate Coffee: New Community Hub in Downtown Inman
There's a new coffeeshop in Downtown Inman, and we’re bringing you the espresso scoop. Meet The Upstate Coffee, their cozy menu, baristas, and their newly-renovated shop space.
RJ Rockers Is Brewing Up Sustainability
Originally published on GoUpstate.com, Sept. 19th, 2020. At RJ Rockers, beer is an art. When I decided to bring craft brewing to South Carolina after serving active military duty in Germany, it took twelve long months of craftsmanship and ingenuity to open our doors and become Spartanburg’s first original brewery in 1997.
Keg & Cellar: Vino & Hops
Keg & Cellar tasting room and store in Moore offers a diverse beer and wine line-up, with taps available, and hundreds of bottles and cans for sale to take home or to your next party.
Caribbean Cuisine InTheBurg
In celebration of one of downtown Spartanburg's newest restaurants, Kingston Homestyle Kitchen, opening their brick-and-mortar location, we're bringing you 7 food trucks and restaurants that can cover your Caribbean cravings.
Shop Small, Eat Local: Farmers Markets InTheBurg
Break out your reusable shopping bags and baskets! The first week in August is National Farmers Market Week, and no matter where you live in Spartanburg County, local markets are enhancing their communities and making fresh produce and goods more accessible.
Get The Scoop: Ten Must-Visit Ice Creameries InTheBurg
We don't need a reason to enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae, but if you're looking for an excuse, Spartanburg is home to some deliciously-sweet ice-creameries.
New Spin On History: Exploring Drayton Mills
Local history, delicious food, relaxing and romantic atmospheres, handcrafted brews, corporate offices, luxury lofts, natural destinations, and more all exist at one location, right here in Spartanburg County: Drayton Mills.
Breast, Wing, Thigh- Oh My!
No matter how you slice, dice, or serve it, fried chicken is an experience, and one that Spartanburg does well. So we set out to find the best of the Burg's fried chicken offerings-- new concepts, family favorites, and Hub City icons alike.