08.24.2023

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Vegan and vegetarian eats in Greenville

The fruit will set you free. | Photo by Southern Pressed Juicery

Our local food scene is as vibrant as ever, so it’s no surprise there are a slew of local chefs serving up fresh, vegetarian bites across town. From juices to scrumptious salads, here are nine restaurants serving up meat-free fare in Greenville.

Casual bites

Southern Pressed Juicery, Multiple locations | Our fave is the Dragon’s Blood Bowl — or if you prefer something warm, order the Pad Thai Zoodles.

The Herbal Farmercy, 3795 E. North St. | For those pursuing a vegan lifestyle, this vegan meal prep service + dine-in spot offers a menu that changes weekly.

273123456_3247890008763198_901136003556472715_n — Big, beautiful, beef bulgogi. | Photo by @farm_fresh_fast

For the vegan carnivore

Roost, 220 N. Main St. | Try this: The Black Bean Burger — with a side of Buttery Yelton’s Grits.

Sun Belly Cafe, 1409 W. Blue Ridge Dr., Ste. 2905 | Healthy meal prep made daily — featuring a selection of breakfast, lunch + dinner options. The colorful summer dishes look *chef’s kiss.*

Adventurous eater

Purple International Bistro & Sushi, 933 S. Main St. | Believe it or not, vegetarian and vegan sushi is out there, and it’s delicious. Try out Purple International Bistro & Sushi’s vegetable rolls.

Saffron Indian Cuisine, 1178 Woodruff Rd., #16 | Try this: The Allo Gobhi with cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onion, green peppers, tomato, herbs + spices. For more options, peep the vegan/vegetarian section of their menu.

GVL Statues (8).png — Wanna veg out? | Photo by Cantina 76

Comfort food

Cantina 76, 103 N. Main St. | Try this: The veggie taco — with veggie refried beans, pico, lettuce, grilled onions, cheese and chipotle ranch. Make it vegan by opting out of the cheese + ranch.

Naked Vegan, 311A McAlister Rd. | This spot offers Southern comfort food without the meat.

Kitchen Sync, 1609 Laurens Rd. | Grab a pizza with gluten-free crust or Violife vegan cheese and have a pizza party.

What did we miss? If you know a restaurant that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.

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Events

Thursday, Aug. 24

Stoker on Stoker | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Author Dacre Stoker details Dracula’s history with Stoker family lore, separating fact from popular fiction, with atmospheric music composed and performed by Greenville’s own Valentine Wolfe.
Chateau d’Esclans Rosé Wine Dinner on the Rooftop | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Juniper 315 S. Main St., Greenville | $75 | Enjoy a community-table style wine + food event atop the AC Hotel featuring five rosé labels from Chateau d’Esclans paired with a five-course meal.

Friday, Aug. 25

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays | Friday, Aug. 25 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy live music from the classic rock band The Time Pilots.
March of Dimes Cocktail Competition | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Avenue, 110 E. Court St., Greenville | $75 | Enjoy cocktail tastings, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Lead Chef Greg Teal of Table 301, and a raffle — all benefiting March of Dimes.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Cars and Coffee of the Upstate | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 8-11 a.m. | Michelin North America Headquarters, 1 Parkway E., Greenville | Free | Come see sports cars, exotics, classics, and show off your own wheels — all years, makes, and models are welcome.
iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Main Street Lot, 911 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Experience STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) in the streets with hands-on learning, interactive activities, and live demonstrations from 75+ exhibitors.

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Arts

Explore South Carolina State Museum’s first-ever online collection database

Presented by a GVLtoday Partner

The new database offers an immersive exploration of the museum’s art collection. | Photo provided by the South Carolina State Museum

The South Carolina State Museum‘s art collection (think: 4,500+ pieces of fine and folk art, historic and modern pottery, ceramics, and more) is now available to explore online for the first time.

This project, made possible with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ (IMLS) Museums for America grant and the South Carolina State Legislature, has been years in the making.

While the online database is currently limited to works of art, the majority of the museum’s collections will be added in time for SCSM’s 35th anniversary in November.

Check it out

News Notes

Biz

NEXT Upstate, an organization that supports high-growth + high-impact entrepreneurs, kicks off its second accelerator program tonight. Featuring alumni like Vicinity Capital + Bottle Titan in the first program, NEXT program manager Molly Inclán said the goal of the program is to “bridge a gap between founders and investors.” (Upstate Business Journal)

Open

They seem like fungis. Lake Forest Shopping Plaza welcomed a new spore store called The Mushroom Spot. Featuring products like fresh foraged mushrooms and mushroom-related art, Owner Ward Watson says the spot is “part retail shop, part museum, part demonstration center, part passion.” (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Community

The Greenville Drive’s final blood drive of the season is tomorrow, Aug. 25 from 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Want to donate? Make an appointment to help the team reach its goal of 450 units collected. Donors will receive two tickets to the Drive’s playoff game on Thursday, Sept. 14, and a $40 e-gift card of your choice from The Blood Connection.

Cause

Fork and Plough is hosting a fundraiser for the SC Venue Crisis initiative on Sunday evening, Aug. 27. Listen to live music, enjoy full bar service + small plates to support businesses who cannot afford the increased liquor liability rates. Can’t make it Sunday? You can contribute to the cause here.

Announced

City Scape Winery, located at 589 Dunklin Bridge Rd, Pelzer, announced its third Food and Wine Fall Festival. Happening Saturday, Oct. 7 + Sunday, Oct. 8, you can jam out to eight live bands, snack at six food and dessert trucks, sip on wine specials, and shop 20+ local vendors each day.

Transit

Heading to the STEAM festival this weekend and worried about parking? Two trolleys will be running on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. to take you to the festival. You can find them at County Square + at the intersection of Augusta Street and Main Street.

Number

No. 17. That’s where CAMP landed on Southern Living’s “The South’s Best New Restaurants of 2023.” With only 25 restaurants picked, the publication lauded CAMP’s “light-filled dining room, innovative cocktails, and internationally inspired menu.”

Coming soon

Mauldin can pour itself a cup of ambition with Roaming Ritual Coffee soon. The mobile coffee bar will be in Mauldin every Tuesday through the new year starting in mid-October. If you need a taste now, you can visit in the Five Forks area. We’ll spill the beans when we know more.

Giveaway

Could you use a vacation? How about five nights in a gorgeous beach house at Wild Dunes Resort? There’s still time (read: five more days) to enter this sweepstakes hosted by Lowes Foods.*

Finance

A free app for earning cash back on gas, dining, and groceries, with frequent users earning an average of $340 per year? Yes, please. And Greenvillians who download it now get an extra 25 cents per gallon on their first fill-up with code GVL25.*

Theatre

🎭 Fringe is so in right now

Fill up on fringe theatre with Centre Stage’s fall line-up

All the world’s a stage. | Photo provided by Centre Stage + Taken by Wallace Krebs

It’s time for our close-up. For the past ten years, Centre Stage has produced Fringe Series — Think: lesser known, not as frequently produced shows — during the week, in between the mainstage shows. For the 2023-2024 season, CS is spicing it up.

For the first time, Centre Stage is producing a Fringe Festival that will be performed at the beginning of the season + all three shows will be produced within a two month period.

Sponsored by Prisma Health, this year’s Fringe Festival will feature “thought-provoking and contemporary pieces” including:

“Happy” by Robert Caisley | Thursday, Sept. 7-Sunday, Sept. 10
“Proof” by David Auburn | Thursday, Sept. 28-Sunday, Oct. 1
“Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” by Lanie Robertson | Thursday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 22

Tickets for the full season are on sale now. Pro tip: Centre Stage offers different memberships, so there’s no reason not to see everything.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

After reading today’s story about the Centre Stage Fringe Festival, you might have noticed that on Monday the newsletter subject line mentioned it, and were subsequently horrified when you went to read that there was no such story. That’s because I made an oopsie on the title, but I’m here to deliver. I hope you enjoyed it today as much as you would have on Monday.

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