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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.
Burgers & Brews, Wings & Things
Across from both the Chapman Cultural Center and the George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics, Rigsby’s specializes in gourmet burgers, smoked wings, and all the upscale pub grub you could want.
Get to Walking-- Pedestrian Traffic On the Rise in Spartanburg
Business is booming, and so are the sidewalks of Downtown Spartanburg. And a host of pedestrian counters are located along major streets and intersections throughout downtown to gauge how busy the Hub City is.
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.
Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful
Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful, a campaign affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, aims to prevent litter, reduce waste, and beautify our County.
MLK Weekend: Unity, Community, and Service Opportunities
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day may not be until Monday, but Unity Week events and service opportunities start this Thursday!