At the socially distant chef’s table

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Hey, GVL. Grace here. 👋 I’m a sucker for both local history + good food – that’s why I was so excited to have the opportunity to get a sneak preview of the new modified version of one of Greenville History Tours’ most popular tours: At the Chef’s Table.

So, what’s different? Instead of traveling to different restaurants, all of the courses will be served at one spot. We enjoyed five different courses + drinks at Table 301 Catering & Kitchen (formerly Soby’s on the Side). To ensure social distancing, each person/group gets their own table appropriately distanced from the others and of course everyone wore masks except while eating.

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My menu for the preview of the new tour

Because I don’t eat meat, the chefs hooked me up with a vegetarian version of the menu – (they can cater to many different dietary restrictions as long as you let them know in advance).

Each dish on the menu comes from a different local restaurant + chef, and even though those chefs couldn’t actually be there in person, they pre-filmed short intros of themselves greeting us + telling us a bit about the food. Then, in between dishes, Greenville History Tours founder John Nolan gives some background on our local history, complete with historic photos.

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My vegetarian version of the Paella Fritters

If you’re missing events like this and are interested in a socially distant version of a classic favorite, the modified tour is being offered Tuesdays at 6 p.m. through September at $69 per person. You can grab tickets here.

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