Welcome to the Village, basta.

There’s no way you’ll miss basta. on the street | Photo by GVLtoday

The word “basta” translates from Italian, Spanish + Portuguese to “enough.” Well, if you can’t get enough vegan desserts + baked goods, you’re in luck. basta., a local bakery that specializes in vegan desserts, officially opened its new storefront on Thurs., Sept. 22 in the Village of West Greenville (1256 Pendleton St., Unit A).

We got a peek at the new space and talked with owner Alexis Krcelic about what to expect from her sweet new shop.

The Space

The Pendleton Street space (fromerly RockerBelle’s) has transformed into an 1920’s-esque eclectic dessert den. Outside, you’re greeted by a colorful floral installation across the entire storefront by Bluebird Events. Inside, you’ll find a variety of seating + tables, and a dessert counter towards the back.

As you walk in, don’t miss the the local art, like the custom floor-to-ceiling mural by local artist Ninja Picasso (whose work is featured in a variety of GVL spots including Shine Om Yoga + Mr. Earle’s Garden). Peep the nods to basta. within the mural, like slices of cake.

The wall opposite the mural hosts a gallery of local art for sale and a bookshelf with basta. merch, stickers, and greeting cards.

Interior images of basta. bakery — From the exposed beams to the mural, we can’t get enough. | Photo by GVLtoday.

The Eats

While there’s no traditional kitchen, you’ll find no shortage of vegan treats at the dessert counter, including (but not limited to):

Banana bread — chocolate chip + classic banana
Truffles — Olive Oil Pineapple Bay Leaf + Bourbon Chocolate
Cookies — Doozies (cookie sandwiches) + chocolate orange cardamom
Blondies + brownies — with flavors like espresso, red wine, and red velvet
Cake — Pumpkin Brown Sugar Chai

basta. also has plans to serve coffee + espresso drinks.

Owner Alexis Krcelic stands behind her dessert counter at basta. bakery. — These desserts take the cake. | Photo by GVLtoday

basta. is open Mon., 12-4 and Thurs.-Sat., 12-4 + 6-10 p.m. Click below for more images of basta., follow @bastabakery for regular updates and menu items + visit its website to learn more about its meaning, its monthly causes, and ways to order.

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EVENTS

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Today

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Fri., Sept. 23 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square | Free entry | Groove to Heart ‘N Soul + enjoy a food truck dinner at the last Greenville Heritage Main Street Friday of the season. 🎶
St. Ambrose Tap Takeover | Fri., Sept. 23 + Sat., Sept. 24 | 2-7 p.m. | Savannah Bee Company, 123 N. Main St. | Free entry | St. Ambrose Cellars will be taking over Savannah Bee Company’s mead bar taps for the weekend. 🍯
Rocky Horror Picture Show | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7-10 p.m. | Paper Moon Studios, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd. | $20 | Paper Moon’s shadow cast puts on their annual performance — cosplay as your favorite RHPS character is encouraged.

Saturday

Pangaea Brewing Oktoberfest | Sat., Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Pangaea Brewing Co., 115 Welborn St. | Free entry | Celebrate Oktoberfest with $5 beers, new beer releases + food specials, and more. 🥨
Vans + Velos | Sat., Sept. 24 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | 4 Newland Ave. | Free | Calling all conversion van enthusiasts for a day of swapping outdoor gear, enjoying live music, and touring fellow converted vans + rigs. 🚙
Great Southeastern Beer Festival | Sat., Sept. 24 | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | 12-3 p.m. (11 a.m. for VIPs) | The Silos, 122 Folger Ave., Ste. A, Easley | $40+ | Sip on craft brews from 17 different breweries including Birds Fly South Ale Project + Southernside Brewing Co. 🍻

Sunday

Pearl Stringing Class | Sun., Sept. 25 | 1-3 p.m. | Jewelry By Kathy Young, 209 N. Main St. | $60 | Create a necklace by stringing freshwater pearls on silk. 📿
Season’s Tastings | Sun., Sept. 25 | 7 p.m. | Rabbit Crest Farms, 11 Station Dr. | $90+ | Indulge in a farm-to-table experience featuring a five course dinner by GB&D’s Chef Alex George and cocktail + wine pairings by Exile’s Stephen Phillips.
Sunday Market | Sun., Sept. 25 | 2 p.m. | 385 Apothecary, 318 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville | Free entry | Home + body shop Apothecary 385 hosts its first Sunday market featuring local businesses. 🛍️

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One robot with unlimited potential in Greenville? 🤖

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Did you know? Your next order at your favorite fast food restaurant could be cooked by an AI-powered robot.

That’s because Ally Robotics created a programming-free robot that learns by watching humans to solve the $300 billion fast food industry’s biggest problem: the labor shortage.

Now, they’re inviting Greenvillians to invest in the growing business as these bots expand to other industries (think: construction and agriculture).

Invest by Thurs., Sept. 29 to get a piece of the (automated) pie.*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

78º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Opening

Old Skool Outfitter, a vintage clothing shop, has closed its Taylors location (250 Mill St., Taylors) and will reopen in October in a new space on Main Street in downtown Greenville. In an Instagram post, the shop says its website drops will be delayed until November as it moves. 👕
This should put you in a good mood. Good Mood Treats celebrates its grand opening at Cartwright Food Hall this Sat., Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. Treat yourself to cookies like Sweet Potato Pie + Glazed Donut and brownies like Red Velvet Cheesecake.

Number

$18 million. That’s how much custom print + label company Sticker Mule is investing to expand its operations in Cherokee County. The 100,000-square-foot facility will make way for additional production capacity, create 50 jobs, and be complete in 2024. (Upstate Business Journal)

Award

Greenville Downtown Airport’s Director Joe Frasher was awarded the Order of the Palmetto last week — SC’s highest civilian honor. Presented on behalf of Gov. Henry McMaster by Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Joe is recognized for his 39 years of service as director. ✈️ (Upstate Business Journal)

Seasonal

Denver Downs opens this weekend, Sat., Sept. 25 with a new attraction: Mega Super Slide Mountain. The new 250-ft slide features an array of colors + two lanes — riders can go as fast as 35 miles per hour. (FOX Carolina)

Read

Furman University professor Joni Tevis won a Pushcart Prize for her essay, “If Your Dreams Don’t Scare You,” which describes hazing + her own experiences as an undergrad. The Pushcart Prize honors essays, short stories, and poems published in small literary journals + magazine. 🏆 (Greenville Journal)

Shop

Friends of the Greenville Library System is hosting its public used book sale this weekend (Sat., Sept. 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. + Sun., Sept. 25, 1-5 p.m) at the Merovan Center (Ste. E2, 1200 Woodruff Rd.). Proceeds go towards special events for the library system. 📚
Time to feel the fall breeze + enjoy the autumn leaves with the Fall For Your City Sale happening now on Six & Main, GVLtoday’s online shop. Take 20% off the entire Fall For Your City Collection now through Sun., Sept. 25.

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Show your support for local journalism by joining the GVLtoday membership program. Membership has some awesome perks like exclusive birthday deals, discounts from our online shop, Six & Main + more. Plus, 100% of membership funds help support our local editors — that’s us, Kyle + Danielle. Learn more + sign up. 💻

Health

With testing sites closing and lab staffing decreasing to almost pre-pandemic levels, are we finally moving into a COVID-19 endemic? Find out what Julie Hirschhorn, Ph.D., director of the Molecular Pathology Lab at MUSC, says about where we’re at with the pandemic.*

Wellness

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Celebrate

We want to wish a happy birthday (on Sunday) to our teammate Kimberly, 6AM City Growth Manager. Happy birthday, Kimberly!

Correction

Not one, but two great causes. Yesterday we shared Greenville High School + J.L. Mann High School raised $627,382 for local charities during their spirit week. J.L. Mann’s funds will benefit TD SYNNEX Share the Magic while Greenville High’s will benefit Meals on Wheels.

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SEASONAL

More honey, less problems 🍯

We’re all a-buzz about local mead. | Photo by @wanderingbardmeadery

We’re on the cusp of cold season, and you know what that means: Honey season. Honey can help alleviate some of those allergy + cold symptoms that come with fall.

Here are three ways you can get your hands on local honey:

Carolina Honey Bee Company, 10 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | Stock up on raw honey + other items like creamed honey, honey hand soap, and honey glazed pecans.
Wandering Bard Meadery, 1320 Hampton Ave., Ste. 3 | If you like your honey fermented, try a range of meads from traditional to fruity to spiced.
Savannah Bee Company, 123 N. Main St. | Get your fill of honey, mead, and honey-infused body products all in one place.

Learn more about each spot + what it has to offer by clicking below.

HONEY, HONEY

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Kyle + Jessalin. Editor’s pick: Speaking of honey... I’m officially on the hot honey train. Have you tried it? I’ve been putting Atlanta-based Noble Honey Co.'s Hot Honey on everything — from stir fry to salads — after trying it at euphoria’s Spring Fest Champagne Chickies event with Food Network’s Chef T + Soby’s Chef Shaun Garcia. I made sure to swing by their tent at euphoria’s Feast by the Field last weekend to stock up for the season. Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We shared Greenville County School’s new CTE Innovation Center, here.
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