09.01.2023

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81º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of precipitation | Sunrise 7:02 a.m. | Sunset 7:56 p.m.

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A guide to the best Bloody Marys in Upstate SC

Do you prefer sweet or savory? | Photo by GVLtoday

If you’re pining for a cocktail but craving something savory, chances are the Bloody Mary is high on your list. The eternal question is who has the best one in town? We put together some of the best Bloody Marys in the Upstate, chosen by you.

GB&D, 147 Welborn St., Greenville | Made with chili vodka and house-made Bloody Mary mix, this classic cocktail will spice up your day.

Soby’s, 207 S. Main St., Greenville | Soby’s gives you the power and lets you choose from Zing Zang mix, or their spicier house mix.

GVLtoday Bohemian Cafe Bloody Mary — Simple and delicious. | Photo by GVLtoday

The Bohemian Cafe, 2 W. Stone Ave., Greenville | Speaking of giving you the power, this spot has a Bloody Mary bar every Saturday + Sunday from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. You can choose from 30 hot sauces, fresh fruit, and pickled veggies + pick your base spirit. Whiskey Bloody Mary anyone?

Smoke on the Water, 1 Augusta St., Ste. 202, Greenville | Featuring another Bloody Mary bar, you can make your own from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Choose between the traditional Bloody Mary, or a smoked Bloody Mary with the option to add on grilled shrimp, smoked sausage, or a smoked chicken wing.

The Farehouse, 50 Mill St., PW3151, Taylors | This Bloody Mary features house-infused vodka from Farehouse, and various seasonal accouterments. City Editor Stephanie couldn’t wait to use that word in this story.

GVLtoday Core450 Bloody Mary — We’re on the sea food diet. | Photo by @saycurganphoto x @maxdinataledigital for @core.450

Core 450, 450 Cherokee Valley Way, Travelers Rest | We could probably count the Land + Sea Bloody Mary as a meal, since it comes with steak, crab legs, and shrimp. We don’t mind drinking our dinner.

Like we said Greenville, these were voted on by you. If you don’t see your favorite Bloody Mary listed, let us know.

Events

Friday, Sept. 1

Sippin’ Safari | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | $35-$100 | This sampling event features wine and hors d’oeuvres pairings from local restaurants and craft beer in the 13 Stripes Brewery Beer Garden.
First Fridays Gallery Crawl | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6-9 p.m. | Various locations | First Fridays invites you to navigate Greenville’s visual arts scene as galleries and venues open to the public.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Weirdo Arts and Community Flea Market | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Paper Moon Studios and Workshops, 2415 Old Buncombe Rd., Greenville | Free entry | Shop this unique and oddball market featuring up to 40 artists and vendors selling a wide variety of eclectic items.
Wine Tasting With Lisa Simons | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 4-5 p.m. | Topsoil Kitchen and Market, 13 S. Main St., Travelers Rest | $40 | Take a sip at this monthly wine club led by Wine Director, Lisa Simons.

Sunday, Sept. 3

Kayak Tour | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Devils Fork State Park, 161 Holcombe Cir., Salem, Greenville | $125-$250 | Experience a leisurely pontoon boat ride while the instructors tow the kayaks to their favorite wild and remote places around the lake.
Sun Dogs | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 3-5 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Enjoy live music featuring this a Greenville-based jam band that performs original music + covers from a variety of genres including reggae, funk, fusion, and blues.

Calendar of events here

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News Notes

Eat

Plans for a Whataburger on Laurens Road are in the works, but its 24/7 hours have to be approved by the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals. A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14 to determine whether a special exception should be granted to operate a drive-thru after midnight.

Civic

The City is seeking proposals for design + construction of a new Mayberry Field at Unity Park that will feature a Little League regulation field, grandstand bleachers, press box, batting cages, dugouts, bullpen, and concessions stand. Sounds like a homerun.

Travel

Customer Experience Week at GSP Airport kicks off today, Sept. 1 and runs through Friday, Sept. 8. It plans to “celebrate every passenger” who passes through its gates, and says you can expect updates, surprises, and a “whole lot of airport love.”

Concert

Mr. 305 aka Pitbull will be performing in the 864 at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater, located at 3027 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Anderson, on Friday, Sept. 8. Get tickets.

Watch

Yee-haw Brewing Company is bringing back Monday Movie Night starting on Monday, Sept. 11. Movies will begin at 6 p.m. and run every Monday through the end of 2023. Explore the lineup.

Drink

Mountain Goat will host its fifth birthday party on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. To celebrate, you can have your cake and drink it too by sipping on a birthday cake latte starting today.

Seasonal

Head over to Fluor Field tonight to hear those sleigh bells ringing, because Santa is coming to the Drive. Grab a photo with the big guy and stay until the end of the game for fireworks.*

Sports

Don’t get it twisted. The Greenville Drives squares off against the Brooklyn Cyclones on Saturday, Sept. 2. Every fan who comes to the game gets a free can of Starry soda to crack open at the same time + be part of the world record for most simultaneous popped soda cans.*

Watch This

Celebrate Labor Day with the Greenville Drive on Sunday, Sept. 3 and enjoy an all you can eat picnic buffet. Make sure you stick around for the fireworks after the game.*

Cause

The Blood Connection has a critical need for all blood types, particularly O negative, as Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts are underway. Community members can help replenish the local blood supply by donating blood throughout the holiday weekend.*

Finance

Fuel up on cash back for your next road trip. Download Upside to get cash back on gas, grocery, and restaurant purchases at 50,000+ locations across the country. Use code GVL25 to earn an extra 25 cents per gallon.*

Travel

Looking for the perfect day trip or an overnight stay? Enter: Meeting Street Music Fest happening in West Columbia (a ~1 hr 30 minute drive) on Saturday, Sept. 16. This inaugural, free event will feature a showcase of multiple genres of music. See the lineup.*

Announced

Congratulations Tracy B., the winner of $250 cash from our WStoday giveaway. Want to stay in know about Winston-Salem, NC? From the latest news about developments and restaurants to fun events around town, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe to WStoday.

Biz

Startups start here

NEXT Venture Summit returns for its eighth year

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The home of the next great startup. | Photo provided by Upstate Business Journal

Thank you, NEXT. Starting year number eight, the NEXT Venture Summit is shining the spotlight on 10 of the most exciting startups in the area. For two days starting on Tuesday, Sept. 12., entrepreneurs can connect with funders, founders, and experts.

Now known as the “premier gathering of the area’s startup community,” executive director Eric Weissmann says this summit “showcases the dynamic nature of entrepreneurship in Greenville and the wider region.”

Know a budding entrepreneur? Tickets for the summit are on sale now.

Shoutout

Happy birthday, GVLtoday member Diane Tollick. We hope your special day (September 5) is filled with your favorite things in Greenville! — GVLtoday team

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Stephanie

Greenville, I’m so excited. I had completely forgotten that Monday was Labor Day until roughly 5 minutes before I wrote this. Do I have plans? Absolutely not. Will I make plans? Highly unlikely. If you are unlike me and actually want to make plans, check out our events calendar.

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