12.14.2023

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Don’t forget the roast beast

7 restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas day

Eat, drink, and be merry. | Photo by GVLtoday

Readers Dawn E. + Al G. reached out to ask if we could provide a list of restaurants that will be open on Christmas Eve + Christmas day, so we’re delivering seven restaurants on a silver platter for your dining needs.

Pro tip: We recommend making reservations.

Christmas Eve

Soby’s, 207 S. Main St. | 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4 p.m.-8 p.m. | Soby’s is almost completely booked for dinner, but you can make a reservation for lunch.

Larkins, 32 E. Broad St. | 11 a.m-9 p.m. | The Christmas Eve menu — featuring shrimp cocktail and wild mushroom ravioli — is sure to lift your holiday spirits.

Halls Chophouse, 550 S. Main St. | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Get your Christmas Eve brunch on at Hall’s.

Cracker Barrel, Multiple locations | 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Feast on a good ol’ southern meal until 2 p.m.

Christmas Eve + Christmas Day

Spoonbread Restaurant, 120 S. Main St. | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Enjoy brunch at this downtown spot — reservations are required.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Multiple locations | Hours vary | Dine on its regular menu, available for dine in or carry out.

Up on the Roof, 250 Riverplace | 3 p.m.-10 p.m. | Chow down on some Christmas specials, or dine off the regular menu.

USAToday put together a list of fast food options for your holiday snacking, in case you need something a little quicker.

What about a catered holiday meal? Look no further — Kidding Around Greenville has a round up to help you get dinner on the table.

Events

Thursday, Dec. 14

Beer Flight Board Paddle | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Greenville, 1117C Woodruff Rd., Greenville | $100 | Design the shape of your flight board, cut it out on the bandsaw, add holes for glasses, then stain or finish your piece.
Christmas Ghost Stories with Valentine Wolfe | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Pl., Greenville | Free | Listen to ghost stories and haunting music in this Victorian tradition.
adidas Employee Store Holiday Open House | Thursday, Dec. 14 - Sunday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | adidas Employee Store, 10 Quest Dr., Greenville | Free | Grab new sneakers, clothes, and accessories at 50% off the retail price.*

Friday, Dec. 15

Craft Days | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | 1-5 p.m. | Craft Axe Throwing, 1320 Hampton Ave., Ste. 5A, Greenville | $10 | Kids will have the opportunity to design and decorate their own Christmas ornaments using paint, glitter, and festive accessories.
Holidays at the Zoo | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 30 | 4-8 p.m. | Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr., Greenville | $10-$12 | Explore the zoo at night with thousands of holiday lights.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Beers and Balance | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 10-11:15 a.m. | Tetrad Brewing Company, 603 E. Stone Ave., Greenville | $10 | A one-hour mindful flow yoga class will awaken, refresh, and align you so you’re all ready for your weekend + after class enjoy a pint of Tetrad craft beer.
A Rivertree Christmas | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $25 | This award winning choir delights audiences with their tonal beauty, clarity, and passionate singing.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Gingerbread House Workshop | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Couture Cakes of Greenville, 1325 Miller Rd., Ste. H, Greenville | $65-$85 | Let the experts help as you decorate with your friends + family and get into the holiday spirit.

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News Notes

Traffic

Free parking alert. Six downtown parking garages and lots will offer free parking this weekend, Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17. Plus, all City garages will be free Saturday, Dec. 23-Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1.

Seasonal

The Rabbit Hole — located at 1268 Pendleton St. — is hosting its annual holiday + onesie party on Friday, Dec. 22. Tickets are $75+ and include three cocktails or glasses of wine, small bites, and a swag bag. We triple dog dare you to miss this.

Active

Bump, set, spike. The Kroc Center is adding youth volleyball to its sports program. Starting in January, kids ages 7-13 can train on Sundays from 2 to 2:50 p.m. You can register here.

Civic

ICYMI: Mayor Knox White, City Council Members John DeWorken, Kenneth Gibson, Dorothy Dowe, and Public Works Commissioner Phillip Kilgore were sworn in for their terms on Monday, Dec. 11. The City Council Members + Mayor will serve four-year terms, and the Public Works Commissioner will serve a six-year term. (Greenville Journal)

Cause

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity? The Greenville Literacy Association is looking for volunteers to help out on Wednesdays throughout the year. Email Ellen Lane for more information.

Shop

Book lovers, unite. Books Warehouse Outlet — located at 1859 Dacusville Hwy., Easley — is open to the public this weekend, Saturday Dec. 16 + Sunday, Dec. 17. Shop books at 70% off retail value. Check out this video from our friends at Kidding Around Greenville for some pro tips.

Learn

Keep those Poinsettias spick and span with the help of Clemson’s professor of floriculture physiology, Jim Faust, as he shares his tips and tricks (plus a bit of history) on how to care for these Christmas beauties.

Community

CommunityWorks is partnering with affordable housing developers in an effort to increase affordable housing options in SC by providing loans for up to $1.5 million with fixed rates as low as 5.75%. Learn more.*

Job

We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.

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🌳 Root, there it is

Greenville’s Medusa Tree — or Root Tree — has been named a Heritage Tree by SC Parks and Recreation

The gang’s all here. | Photo by GVLtoday

Greenville’s Medusa Tree (aka the Root Tree) has been named the 2023 Heritage Tree by SC Parks and Recreation with the help of TreesSC (a non-profit that identifies, celebrates, and recognizes remarkable trees in South Carolina).

This 80-year-old American beech tree is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and we’ve seen more than one Instagram post featuring this rooted beauty.

Standing ~100-ft-tall, this tree sits on the Swamp Rabbit Trail next to Falls Park on the Reedy. It was planted in 1932 on the former campus of Furman University and was overseen by the (then) newly-established Greenville Garden Club.

Today, the tree is alive and well, and it has been the scratchpad for many professing their love for one another by carving their initials in the trunk.

You might forget your high school sweetheart, but the Medusa Tree never will.

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Answered

Last week, we asked you if you were an “up until midnight on NYE” kind of person, or an “in bed by 9 p.m. on NYE” kind of person? Here’s what you said:

141 people said they were in bed ASAP
48 people said they were awake all night

11 places to celebrate NYE

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The Wrap

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Did you know that the first Poinsettia plant in America appeared for the first time in Greenville? Thanks, Joel Poinsett.

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