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Restaurants our readers miss

If you’re feeling nostalgic, take a trip down memory lane with us as we share restaurants our readers miss the most.

GVLtoday Birds Fly South

We still miss you. | Photo by Hampton Station

We have some amazing restaurants in our city, and we love highlighting new culinary gems at GVLtoday. But there have also been so many great, local restaurants that have closed over the years (Birds Fly South, we miss you) — and sometimes, we get a little hankering for a meal from a place that no longer exists. Sigh.

This got us thinking about the local restaurants from yesteryear that make our readers feel that same nostalgia — the spots that would be your go-to choices for dining out if they were still around.

Here’s what you said:

Bird’s Fly South

This brewery + staple tenant of Hampton Station’s closure is still an open wound for many Greenvillians. If you don’t believe us, check out the comments on one of our recent Instagram posts.

Southern Culture

Known for it’s Sunday brunch, Southern Culture was the perfect mix of southern cuisine with an upscale vibe. Remember the time Chris Pratt stopped by?

Devereaux’s

This spot — from the minds of Ed + Steven Green — was a fan-favorite that served upscale cuisine + wine. Fun fact: Carl Sobocinski of Table 301 was a partner.

A look inside Perch

Look closely at the decor from around the world. | Photos by GVLtoday

Perch

This Overbrook restaurant — from the owners of Birds Fly South — was a German-style spot with cozy vibes, tasty food, and craft cocktails. City Editor Stephanie especially misses the Haluski.

American Grocery

The closure of this decade-old restaurant sent a shock wave through Greenville. It was called “the new Charleston” by Fodor’s, a “foodie paradise” by Southern Living, and named one of the 52 places to visit in 2017 by the New York Times.

City Editor Stephanie’s pick: Myami Bytes

“From the Cuban sandwich to the ham croquettes, Myami Bytes food filled my belly and my heart.”

City Editor Danielle’s pick: Luna Rosa

“I miss stepping in off Main Street for the Caprese Me Crazy cocktail (basil infused gin, strawberry balsamic shrub, lemon juice, honey).”

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