03.15.2024

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Gone but not forgotten

Answered: Reminisce on closed Greenville businesses

We’ll miss you. | Photo by Hampton Station

Between reader-submitted staples and social media shout-outs, we’ve gathered the names of hundreds of closed Greenville businesses that have everyone singing, “Baby Come Back.”

While we can’t illuminate the “open” neon, we can reminisce (again) with a more robust roundup. This is not a full list of businesses you listed, these are just the most mentioned.

Birds Fly South | 7 years in business | This brewery + taproom was a staple in the Greenville beer scene. Its closure in September 2023 shocked the city.

The Chocolate Moose | 9 years in business | The Chocolate Moose always knew how to satisfy your sweet tooth. Its cookies, cake pops, cupcakes, and breads always hit the spot.

Barley’s | ~30 years in business | This taproom was known for its pizzas, beer selection, and pool tables.

Bake Room | 5 years in business | We’re not sure what we miss more: The morning buns or the ham and cheese croissants.

Husk + Husk Barbeque | 5 years in business | After the pandemic, Husk re-opened as a barbecue concept, and boy was it good.

GVL_basta bakery_sept 2022 — basta was known for its vegan treats. | Photo by GVLtoday

Basta | ~3 years in business | The vegan treats from Basta were so good, you didn’t know they were vegan.

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine | 25 years in business | You never left Lemongrass hungry. The chicken pad thai was one of City Editor Stephanie’s favorite dishes in Greenville.

EXILE | ~2 years in business | EXILE was the name and craft cocktails were the game. With some of the best bartenders in the biz, this hidden spot was a diamond in the rough.

Tommy’s Country Ham House | ~40 years in business | Now the site of Lewis Barbecue, this family-owned joint was famous for its smoked meats and delicious sides.

sharethis — Not having these brews gives us the blues. | Photo via @brewery85

Brewery 85 | ~10 years in business | This local brewery combined German brewing techniques with southern culture.

Events

Friday, March 15

“The Last of the Showmen:" A Devised Work | Friday, March 15-Saturday, March 16 | 7:30 p.m. | South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, 15 University St., Greenville | Free | This story follows a struggling circus that has bitten off more than they can chew.
Paella Night | Friday, March 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Sweet Sippin, 103 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville | $32 | Sip on wines from Spain as you dine on Paella.

Saturday, March 16

Greenville St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival | Saturday, March 16 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., Greenville | Free | Join the Irish of the Upstate as they march up Main Street in Downtown Greenville from the West End, ending at NOMA Square for the St. Patrick’s Festival.
Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. Toledo Walleye | Saturday, March 16 | 7:05 p.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | $20-$54 | Catch some action on the ice as the Swamp Rabbits take on Toledo Walleye + participate in a St. Patrick’s Day jersey auction.

Sunday, March 17

Hoppy Yoga | Sunday, March 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Magnetic South Brewery Greenville, 701 Easley Bridge Rd., Ste. 4155, Greenville | $10 | Start your Sunday funday with yoga and beer.
St. Patrick’s Day | Sunday, March 17 | 1-7 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | Rock out with live music from Drop O’ the Pure.

Calendar of events here

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Travel

☀️ Sun’s out, fun’s out: Spend a weekend at a Mount Pleasant festival

A fishing boat is pictured cruising under the Mount Pleasant Pier.

Experience the coastal + cultural charm of Mount Pleasant this spring and summer. | Photo provided by Town of Mount Pleasant

Warmer weather is just around the corner, and that means one thing in Mount Pleasant: festival season.

In addition to a lineup of fun seasonal events, here are a couple festivals we’re eyeing:

Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | Sunday, April 28 | Test your shrimp-eating skills + groove at a Shag dance contest at this highly-anticipated festival that pays tribute to the shrimping + seafood industry.
Sweetgrass Festival | Saturday, July 27 | Meet sweetgrass basket weavers and taste authentic Gullah food at this festival that celebrates Gullah culture.

Grab your shades + getaway

News Notes

Holiday

We mentioned a few St. Patrick’s Day events in our events section, but if you want to see how lucky Greenville will be this weekend, check out our full list.

Read

JIANNA’s chef Michael Kramer, general manager Andrea Royko, and pastry chef Alison Legg are publishing a JIANNA cookbook this fall. The 300-page book will feature ~100 recipes and will include photos by regional food and restaurant photographer, Andrew Cebulka. Get a taste of JIANNA from the comfort of your home. (The Post and Courier Greenville)

Plan Ahead

Greenville County Schools are having an e-learning day on Monday, April 8 due to the solar eclipse + there won’t be any extended-day programs or after-school club meetings. (WYFF)

Ranked

No. 3. That’s where Greenville ranked on the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s list of “The top 10 most challenging places to live with seasonal allergies.” The report based its rankings on pollen scores, over-the-counter allergy medicine use, and availability of board-certified allergists + immunologists. Grab your tissues.

Theatre

It’s simply the best. “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” is hitting the Peace Center stage from Tuesday, March 19 to Sunday, March 24. Make Mary proud and get tickets.

Featured

Whatever they’re doing, it’s wood-working. The Woodworker’s Journal, a national magazine, will publish a three-page spread about the Greenville Woodworkers Guild in April. Learn about the guild. (Greenville Journal)

Development

Whataburger, meet Spartanburg. Whataburger broke ground on its location in Sparkle City (1941 E. Main St.) one week after the groundbreaking of its Woodruff Road location. Spartanburg residents can dine at this fast food spot in the fall. (Upstate Business Journal)

Stat

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Home

Spring forward to a cleaner home: If spring cleaning feels like a marathon, break it down into smaller, doable tasks, with time for fun after (think: a hike, bike ride, or game). Pro tip: The team at Two Maids can do the dirty work for you, too. Explore cleaning services.*

Finance

Pro tip: Consolidate debt to lower your payments. Pay off credit cards, medical debt, and more. Calculate your monthly payments.*

Development

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superfund.

A look at the past and future of Union Bleachery in Greenville, SC

A look ahead | Image provided to Greenville Journal by Dean Warhaft + Warren Zinn

Redevelopment and cleanup efforts are progressing for the Union Bleachery — 3335 Old Buncombe Rd. — also known as a Superfund site thanks to a $10 million dollar award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

How much will the redevelopment cost?

A few years ago, the estimated cost was ~$1 billion. Since then, the cost has risen to $2+ billion. The EPA awarded a total of $1 billion to remaining Superfund sites in the US, and $10 million will be going to the Bleachery.

What is the Superfund program?

According to the EPA, the Superfund program is responsible for “cleaning up some of the nation’s most contaminated land + responding to environmental emergencies, oil spills and natural disasters.”

Why does Union Bleachery qualify?

High levels of chromium + asbestos and arsenic were found in the soil and groundwater. The $10 million will help treat + cleanup the groundwater and is expected to start this year.

Click below to brush up on the history of the Union Bleachery.

Bleach, please

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The Wrap

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Stephanie

Spring is almost here which means only a few months until the pools open. You’ll catch me there during any free moment I have sipping on a Truly and reading a book.

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