08.17.2023

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A hyper-local new concept

A food truck park is coming to Simpsonville this fall

There’s something for everyone. | Rendering via Scuffletown Food Truck Park

Scuffletown Food Truck Park — a new outdoor dining concept with a focus on community — will feature local bites, local brews, and fun for all ages when it opens in Simpsonville this fall at 206 Ladean Ct., behind the IHOP on Fairview Road.

The inspiration

Founder Justin Holck — an Air Force veteran and firefighter — was stationed in Germany and enjoyed the family-centered environment he found at restaurants and breweries. He especially loved his experience at food truck parks with the outdoor eating atmosphere and food variety.

“The biggest thing for us is the sense of community it brought,” he explained. “At a traditional restaurant you don’t really talk to the people around you, but a food truck park changes that and opens it up for the community to have conversations and dialogue.”

So Justin set out to recreate that experience in Greenville, and Scuffletown Food Truck Park was born.

The bites

There’s room for six food trucks on the lot with an emphasis on local variety with these businesses announced so far:

There’s more where that came from. Stay tuned on Instagram for future food truck announcements.

The brews

A 21-tap self-serve beer wall will be inside a 1,000-sqft retail building. Sticking with the same hyperlocal theme, all brews will come from Upstate breweries.

If beer isn’t your thing, wine, ciders, seltzers + non-alcoholic drinks will also be available for purchase.

The entertainment

Across from the retail building, a covered pavilion will house a 120-inch screen with a laser projector. Justin says he hopes to host crowds for sporting events + family movie nights.

There’s also plans for a fenced-in playground with a 20x20-ft sandbox and two climbing structures, perfect for letting the kids run around.

Follow @scuffletown_food_trucks on Instagram to track the progress, with construction updates from Justin posted regularly.

Events

Thursday, Aug. 17

In Conversation with Glenis Redmond | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-7 p.m. | M. Judson Booksellers, 130 S. Main St., Ste. 200, Greenville | Free | Greenville’s first Poet Laureate will speak about her collection “The Listening Skin.”
Burial Beer Co. SC Launch Party | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Community Tap, 217 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville | Free entry | Sip on a mix of core Burial Beer Co. brews for its SC launch.

Friday, Aug. 18

Mediterranean Tapas Cooking Class | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St., Greenville | $75 | Learn how to make several Mediterranean tapas with Chef Tazia.
Third Friday Movie Series | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8-10 p.m. | Edgewood Bark Park, 107 Meadow Wood Dr., Greenville | Free | Catch “The Parent Trap” and munch on free popcorn.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Rigs and Coffee | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Think Tank Brew Lab, 101 Airport Rd., Greenville | Free | Bring your truck, car, rig, van, or other off-road + camping vehicle to talk all things outdoors.
90s Kickback Anniversary Party | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 12 p.m.-1 a.m. | Group Therapy Pub & Playground, 320 Falls St., Ste. G, Greenville | Free | Party like it’s 1999 for Group Therapy’s first anniversary featuring live music and family fun.
Student BBQ Competition | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 1-3 p.m. | 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B110, Greenville | $20 | Help judge which Culinary Institute of the Carolinas student makes the best pulled pork slider.
Furman Fan Fest | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 4-7 p.m. | Paladin Stadium, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Enjoy music, inflatables, and a celebration of Furman’s fall sports.

Sunday, Aug. 20

NCAA Football Street Art Workshop | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Berea Arts & Retro, 1601 Cedar Lane Rd., Ste. 15, Greenville | $40 | Celebrate college football season as you create your own themed street art masterpiece.
Yacht Rock Brunch | Sunday, Aug. 20 | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | DJ Lil’ Shay will spin the yacht rock house vibes while pop-up Chef Chris Martorell serves a sweet and savory brunch menu.

Events calendar here

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Edu

Clemson’s new life-saving, self-driving vehicle

The design debuted at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering and Technology Symposium. | Photo via Clemson University

Clemson University students at the International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville developed an autonomous off-road vehicle to speed up the delivery of supplies and to gather real-time data for first responders during natural disasters.

What can the vehicle do?

Sense and navigate on unknown terrain using lidars, cameras, and high-accuracy GPS
Reach 45 mph
Scale 18-inch high obstacles
Maneuver 60% grade surfaces (read: handle inclines)
Pivot 360 degrees in place in two seconds

In addition to delivering emergency supplies, the vehicle can act as a mobile generator in the event of a power outage.

Click the button below to read more about the innovative project, which took three years to develop as part of Deep Orange — Clemson’s flagship rapid vehicle prototype program.

Explore the vehicle functions

News Notes

Development

The affordable housing development by local domestic violence nonprofit Safe Harbor — located at 100 and 101 Gordon St. (off Easley Bridge Road) — will receive incentives from Greenville County for including 20% of units as workforce housing. Of the 116 units, 23 will be income-restricted. (Greenville Journal)

Announced

The Commerce Club is now the City Club of Greenville, rebranded with a new name, logo, menu, and interior design. But don’t worry, those panoramic views of the city and Blue Ridge foothills are here to stay. (Upstate Business Journal)

Eat

Wake up and smell the ~~roses~~ chilaquiles. James Beard Semifinalist Chef Dayna Lee launched breakfast at Comal 864 this week. Get a taste Tuesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. + Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Open

The G.O.A.T. Sports Bar is now open at 1021 S. Main St. Stop by daily to explore the menu featuring shareables, wings, and burgers.

Coming Soon

Meal prep and nutrition business Lean Kitchen Greenville will open a Five Forks location at 117 Batesville Rd., Ste. 204 (by Maverick’s Donut Company) on Saturday, Aug. 26, joining its locations on Augusta Street in Greenville + Old Spartanburg Road in Taylors.

List

Greenville landed on HGTV’s list of the “20 best small towns to retire.” Boasting our city’s “natural beauty and Southern charm,” the list cites our mild climate, low cost of living, and things to do including our “thriving food scene” and “easy access to hiking and biking trails.”

Finance

One card, all the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2024 all with no annual fee almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

Cause

Support Maui relief efforts by dining local

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~~Brunch~~ Oysters for a cause. | Photo by GVLtoday

Brunch for a Cause returns this weekend, Saturday, Aug. 19 + Sunday, Aug. 20, as five Table 301 restaurants donate 100% of their sales during brunch and lunch service to support the ongoing disaster relief efforts in Maui.

The following restaurants will donate all of its profits to the American Red Cross + The World Central Kitchen. Pro tip: Click on the restaurant’s name to make a reservation (note — The Jones Oyster Co. is walk-in only).

Soby’s | 207 S. Main St. | Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Lazy Goat | 170 Riverplace | Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nose Dive | 116 S. Main St. | Saturday + Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
CAMP | 2 E. Broad St. | Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Jones Oyster Co. | 22 E. Court St. | Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (closed Sunday)

Brunch for a Cause started at Soby’s in 2004 in response to the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and since then has raised $160,000+ for relief efforts following natural disasters.

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