05.16.2023

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83º Scattered thunderstorms | 40% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:26 a.m. | Sunset 8:27 p.m.

Food

How to eat fresh and local this summer

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

Local fruits and vegetables gathered around a Lowes Foods Carolina Crate subscription box

The Carolina Crate is Lowes Foods’ special version of what is widely known as a CSA or “Community Supported Agriculture” box. | Photo provided by Lowes Foods

Picture this: Eating fresh, local fruits and vegetables this summer while supporting Carolina farms and farmers. Sound ideal? Enter: The Carolina Crate from Lowes Foods, a CSA (read: Community Supported Agriculture) box filled every week with produce selected based on what’s at its peak each week.

You don’t pick out what you get — and that’s part of the fun. Each crate feeds a household of 2 to 4 people, and subscribers receive a weekly email with recipe ideas and info about the farms they have supported.

Want to enjoy a subscription all summer long? Check out the Full Share option:

Starts June 10 and ends August 12 (10 weeks)
$300 total
Includes a free Lowes Foods To Go subscription for one year

Traveling during the summer, or just want to try it out? The Half Share option might be a good fit for you:

Choose the first 5 weeks or the last 5 weeks of the summer.
First Share: June 10-July 8
Second Share: July 15-August 12
$150 total

Pickup is quick and easy — here’s how it works: Each week, subscribers receive a phone call once the crate has been delivered, set up their preferred day and time, then head to the Lowes Foods To Go pickup area and get their Carolina Crate delivered right to their car. Pro tip: Place your regular Lowes Foods To Go shopping order for the same time, and be all set for the week with just one stop.

Ready to get started? Signups for this summer are open through Tuesday, May 23.*

Learn more and sign up

Asked

What’s your favorite summertime snack?

A. Fresh watermelon
B. Juicy corn on the cob
C. Local peaches
D. Other

Tell us here

Events

Tuesday, May 16

Sense of Place by Susan Melrath | Tuesday, May 16-Thursday, May 18 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Art & Light Gallery, 16 Aiken St., Greenville | Free | “A Sense of Place” by Susan Melrath focuses on the stories connected to nearly every house and street corner of her childhood neighborhood.
Greenville Jazz Collective | Tuesday, May 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., Greenville | Free | Sip your beverage of choice while listening to the smooth sounds of the Greenville Jazz Collective.
Page Pairings | Tuesday, May 16 | 7:30-9 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | $30 | Indulge in this drop-in, book-inspired wine tasting.

Wednesday, May 17

Salsa Dance Class | Wednesday, May 17 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Dance United, 580 Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $15 | Learn to dance Salsa with or without a partner — beginner and intermediate classes are available.

Thursday, May 18

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive | Thursday, May 18 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Indie rock band Threesound takes the NOMA Square stage.

Sunday, May 21

Lily Fest | Sunday, May 21 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Landsford Canal State Park, 2051 Park Dr., Catawba | $0-$6 | Lily Fest is back to celebrate the peak bloom of the rare rocky shoals spider lilies.*

Plan Ahead

Farm to Table Chef’s Tasting Fundraiser | Wednesday, May 24 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $130-$160 | Join Topsoil’s first-ever farm-to-table fundraiser, which will benefit the TR Farmers Market Farmer Fund.
Evening in Nicholtown | Friday, Jun. 2 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Habitat at Heritage Hills in Nicholtown, 421 Webster Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Experience a night in one of Greenville’s historic neighborhoods with food, art, and music, plus get a sneak peek of the affordable housing neighborhood, Heritage Hills.

Do something fun this week

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News Notes

Closed

The Liberty Bridge in Falls Park closes today, May 16, for resurfacing and maintenance. The city hopes to reopen the bridge by Memorial Day weekend — weather permitting.

Biz

Patterson Kitchen + Bar at Hotel Hartness is now open on Mondays. Make a reservation for dinner Monday-Wednesday 5-9 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday 5-10 p.m. If you’re missing Sunday brunch, make sure you follow its Instagram for special holiday hours and menus.

Theater

The full lineup for the SC New Play Festival, taking over Downtown Greenville from Thursday, August 10 to Sunday August 13, is now live. Reserve your seats to see two new plays, two new musicals, and a variety show, plus a cabaret featuring Hamilton’s Miguel Cervantes.

Sports

Batter up. Clemson will host an NCAA Softball Regional for the second straight year. The Tigers will face UNC Greensboro Friday, May 19, at 3 p.m. Cal State Fullerton and Auburn are also playing in the Clemson regional.

Health

Tonight, May 16, is Healthcare Appreciation Night at Fluor Field, and all healthcare workers receive a $10 voucher for food, drink, or merchandise to use during the game. Register with the passcode “HERO” to get your tickets to watch the Greenville Drive take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods at 7:05 p.m.
Need to take a trip to the doctor, but don’t have enough time? Enter: MUSC Health’s Virtual Specialty Care service. MUSC offers convenient telehealth options so patients can get the quality care they need and deserve — from the comfort of home. Learn more.*

Family

This activity is sure to be a slam dunk. Registration for the YMCA of Greenville’s summer basketball is now open. The season starts June 26 and runs through August 12 for this developmental league. Fun fact: Basketball was invented at the YMCA.*

Featured Job

Greenville Technical College is hiring a Full Time Marketing - Public Information Coordinator to provide the Economic Development and Corporate Training Division (EDCT) with marketing support. Responsibilities include client services, email marketing, social media management, copywriting, and publication production. Learn more + apply.*

Community

Have hail damage? You’re not the only one — thousands of vehicles were damaged in last week’s hail storm. Enter: Dent Pro Upstate. Simply file a claim with your insurance company and schedule an appointment to get your car restored to factory condition. Call or text (864) 420-4027 to schedule an appointment.*

The Buy

Turn misplaced keys into a thing of the past with the Apple AirTag. The button-sized tracking device can give you step-by-step directions to your lost keys (or phone…or wallet…) and has a battery life of one year. Pro tip: Put one in your checked luggage and never worry about lost baggage again.*

Eat

You’re the bun that I want

Asked: Where can we find the best burger in Greenville?

Pro tip: Burgers are half-price on Wednesdays at Bohemian Bull. | Photo by GVLtoday

Say cheese(burgers). We’re on a mission and need your help: Where is Greenville’s best burger?

We think these new-ish Greenville burgers are a big dill:

🍔 Patterson Burger | Patterson Kitchen + Bar, 120 Halston Ave. | $22 | Featuring locally-sourced Braveheart angus beef, this burger is topped with gruyere, arugula from the Hartness farm, and red onion jam on a house-made bun.

🍔 Gettin’ Smash Burger | Bohemian Bull, multiple locations | $14 | If you’re looking for a double, indulge in two patties topped with American cheese, thin-sliced onion, pickles, and burger sauce.

🍔 Daily special | Jack Brown’s, 19 Augusta St., Ste. H | Prices vary | Mix it up and try a different specialty burger depending on the day of the week.

Whether it’s one of these “new to the street” burgers or a familiar favorite, we want to know where you’re hitting to curb that burger craving. Lettuce know.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Danielle

From the editor

For me, it’s eyes on the fries. A big part of a good burger is based on how good the side options are. I love a hand-cut, fresh french fry (lookin’ at you, Golden Brown & Delicious), but I also really enjoy the crinkle fries at Hip Burger. The garlic parmesan rendition is a 10/10 in my book.

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