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The Jones Oyster Co. to open in Greenville, SC in January 2023

The font matches what was on the building in the early 1900s. | Photo by GVLtoday

A taste of New England. That’s what’s on the menu at The Jones Oyster Co. (22 E. Court St.), Table 301’s newest concept in a familiar favorite downtown space (formerly Soby’s on the Side), opening in early 2023.

The restaurant is cozy, with just 45 seats and no plans to take reservations.

GVL_Jones_Oyster_Co_Bar_DEC2022 — Look closely: See the netting over the light fixtures? | Photo by GVLtoday

We got a sneak peek inside and a taste of the food and drinks to come.

Starters and shareables

You can pick your own chilled raw oysters from the daily selection, let the chef choose, or throw back one of three oyster shooters. We tried the “She’s a Bonnie Lass” with a smoky shot to follow the oyster.

Take a bite from The Big Easy with an order of the Nola Grilled Gulf Oysters — complete with garlic butter, herbs, parmigiano-reggiano, precorino romano + a crusty bread, Danielle’s pick from the menu.

It’s not a trip for seafood if you don’t start with apps and shareables. Enter: A basket of hushpuppies, a chowder — or in this case New England Clam Chowdah, and the smoked Carolina fish dip.

GVL_Jones_Oyster_Co_Food_DEC2022 — This food is a shell-a good. | Photos by GVLtoday

Plates

For our entrees, the Charleston Shrimp Burger, topped with a lemon caper tartar sauce served with coleslaw stood out (in fact, it was Kyle’s favorite), along with the Low Country Crab Rice made with rich claw meat.

Drinks

Get ready for a craft cocktail menu with coastal sips like the “Smokey Jones” with Lunazul Reposado Tequila, Del Maquey Vida Mezcal, pear purée, lime, and simple syrup.

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Pizza Purists (1700 E. North St.), a counter-service pizza spot in Overbrook, has closed, but owners say there are plans to move to a new space to offer dine in sometime in the new year. There’s already a new business taking over the space with details to come soon. 🍕 (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Civic

SCDOT hopes to install a new pedestrian and cyclist traffic signal at the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail intersection with West Blue Ridge Drive (SC-253) in spring 2023. The updated technology will be able to tell the difference between cyclists and pedestrians based on rate of movement. 🚦
Calling all bookworms: Grab your holiday reading before all Greenville County Library branches close for the holidays from Friday, Dec. 23 to Monday, Dec. 26. 📚

Biz

Say watt? ChargePoint — an electric vehicle charging company — opened its doors at 1122 S. Main St. on Friday, Dec. 16. The company will focus on providing access to charging stations. ⚡
Wholesale bread baking company Highland Baking Company (7001 Asheville Hwy.) will expand its operations in Spartanburg County with a $35 million investment creating 80 jobs. The company produces and distributes custom bread products for national and international restaurant chains. 🥖

Greenvillian

Velda Hughes — owner and CEO of Hughes Agency — was awarded the Order of the Palmetto (SC’s highest civilian honor) in recognition of her accomplishments with SC’s business and nonprofit sectors. Velda helped raise $14 million to build The Children’s Museum of the Upstate and $20 million to help build Unity Park. (Greenville Journal)

Number

$1.6 million. That’s how much TD SYNNEX Share the Magic — a charitable fundraising initiative — awarded four Upstate charities: A Child’s Haven, Clement’s Kindness, Make-A-Wish South Carolina, and Pendleton Place. The record-breaking fundraising total comes from year-long efforts featuring multiple community events. (Greenville Journal)

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Danielle.

Editor’s pick: With Sum Bar and The Jones Oyster Co. both set to open next month, 2023 is already shaping up to be a great year for Greenville’s food scene. What are you most excited to try? Let me know.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? We celebrated the grand re-opening of Hester General Store with a Q+A from owner Katie Chaney.

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