Well Greenville, today is the day. City Editor Stephanie here. Jan. 19 is my 31st birthday and to celebrate, I wanted to share my 31 favorite things in and about the city.
These are in no particular order, so no one needs to come for me.
31.
Foster Paws Rescue | Check adoption locations on the site | Fun fact: I got my cat Soy Sauce from Foster Paws. We’re besties.
30.
Breeze Airways flights directly to LAX from GSP | One of my best friends lives in LA, and it’s been great to be able to fly there on a budget + not have any pesky layovers.
29.
The Mortadella from Harry’s Hoagie Shoppe | This delightful sandwich features Mortadella, mozzarella, arugula, pistachio aioli, and Calabrian chili oil.
28.
Buffalo Banana hot sauce from Biscuit Head | Let’s be honest, there’s not a single thing I don’t love from Biscuit Head, but I could drink this hot sauce.
27.
Old Skool Outfitter | I love vintage clothes, and I always find a gem when I shop here.
26.
Iced Chai Latte from A20 Market Coffee Shop | I gave up coffee in January of 2023, and I’ve been drinking chai tea lattes since —this one is my favorite.
25.
Boardwalk | My husband and I love stopping by Boardwalk and picking out a new game + chatting with the very knowledgeable staff.
24.
Salmon lemon roll from SUSHI GO | This simple roll made with avocado, salmon, cucumber, and lemon is unmatched in my book.
23.
French 75 from Six & Twenty Distillery | You can order this classic cocktail at almost any bar, but there’s something special about this one.
22.
Rock Quarry Garden | The Rock Quarry Garden is magical. It makes me want to have a tea party.
21.
Shephards pie from Fork and Plough | Your girl is not a good cook, so I love stopping by Fork and Plough and picking up a pre-made Shephards Pie that I just throw in the oven.
20.
El Camino Daddy from Willy Taco | This margarita with fresh-squeezed orange juice is the perfect happy hour cocktail.
19.
Red Pandas at the Greenville Zoo | Trust me, they’re as cute as you think they are.
18.
The Irish Pub | I love everything about the Pub from the sand volleyball courts to the bartenders to the food + drinks.
17.
Fried pickles from The BlueFin | There’s not much in life that I think can’t be improved by a pickle.
Let’s all scream.
Photo via @clarescreamery
16.
Teddy Graham ice cream from Clare’s Creamery | This ice cream with crushed Teddy Grahams holds a special place in my heart.
15.
Local Cue | Fun fact: I had my 25th, 30th, and 31st birthday party there.
14.
Greenville’s tap water | We have the best tap water. Any time I go out of state I miss it.
13.
The Mill House Martini from The Farehouse — Taylors Mill | This is my favorite cocktail in the Upstate. The bleu cheese stuffed olives and the smoked olive juice are to die for.
12.
Aerial yoga at C.O.R.E. Grow Strong | It’s a really fun way to work out, and work out you will — I didn’t know it was possible to sweat so much doing yoga.
11.
Greenville Bike Taxi | Call Greenville Bike Taxi and be chauffeured around in a pedi cab.
10.
Greenville’s theatre scene | Okay this is kind of cheating, but I can’t choose just one theatre.
9.
M. Judson Booksellers | What could be better for a bibliophile than having an amazing book store in your hometown?
8.
Havarti dill pickle popcorn from Poppington’s Gourmet Popcorn | I could eat this and only this every meal for the rest of my life.
7.
Pineapple cake from Brick Street Cafe | Put down your torches and pitchforks because I love the sweet potato cake, but have you ever had the pineapple cake?
6.
Blind Tiger Tattoo Co. | Blind Tiger Tattoo Co. is the Village of West Greenville’s first tattoo shop and it is beyond cool.
5.
The haunted Tuberculosis Hospital in Herdklotz Park | You can still see the original door to the basement, and it’s pretty unnerving.
4.
The Medusa Tree | She’s beauty, she’s grace, and she’s an award winner.
3.
Indie Craft Parade| If you love handmade, local, and one-of-a-kind goods, you need to check out Indie Craft when it’s open in September.
2.
Putt putt at Frankie’s Fun Park | Can I play real golf? No. Am I good at putt putt? Also no. Is it fun? Absolutely.
1.
Wine House | You can often catch me there reading and sipping on a glass — or three — of red wine.
