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Mata's On the Move
A Mexican restaurant offering a nightlife vibe with 19 beers on tap and a back patio big enough for a fiesta is coming to the former Mellow Mushroom spot in downtown Spartanburg.
Buck 'N Brew
Campobello might not be the first place you think of as a "coffee destination," but you just don't have the full scoop. Local favorite, Buck 'N Brew Coffee & Ice Cream, is a cozy gathering place for locals and passerby alike.
Eatin' Good in Landrum
The historically-quaint Drake House in Landrum recently reopened under new ownership, as the Stax's Drake House Restaurant.
Second Chances
In just a decade, Spartanburg Humane Society's Live-Release rate increased from a sobering 10% to a soaring 97.5% of cats and dogs adopted, reclaimed by owners, or transferred safely to other facilities.
Health in Hand
Reposted from Belle Magazine feature, Belle's Bites: Health in Hand Juice and Smoothie Bar. Emily Vargo founded Health in Hand in 2014 and opened the doors of her storefront in January 2015.
Healthier Hub City
The Hub City Farmers Market increases accessibility to healthy food in Spartanburg and their weekly Farmers Market at the Northside Harvest Park. HCFM operates a Mobile Market that brings fresh produce, meat, bread, and more directly to the community.
Food Is Good, InTheBurg
Local Food Is Good, or Local F.I.G. for short offers Southern cuisine, events, and a cozy, welcoming environment.
Gyros On the Go
Ali Baba opened in the former It's Banh Mi Baby location at 201 Wall St. downtown serving up fast-casual, customizable gyros, bowls, and kabobs, served with house-roasted lamb and housemade flatbread.
They've Got the Juice
JuicyVerse is both a familiar concept and a positive addition to City of Spartanburg's Eastside. Just past Spartanburg High School, the juice bar filled a location previously left to disrepair-- quite vibrantly
New Year's Bashes In the Burg
In addition to the usual sparkle and glam you've come to expect from a New Year's bash, many NYE parties are celebrating the start of the 2020's with Gatsby-esqe flair.
Looking for a Bargain
No matter what the occasion, check out Spartanburg thrift shops and resale stores for your next ugly Christmas sweater.
A Taste of the Mexican Riviera
Acapulco Bakery, tucked in the heart of Fairforest, is known for their tacos, but offers far more to its loyal customers. Find a grocery store on one side of the building, and a weekend restaurant on the other.