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⛳ Green Jacket-winning pimento cheese
Blue bowls filled with pimento cheese
Spread the joy. | Photo by GVLtoday
Fun fact: The Augusta National makes 100,000+ pimento cheese sandwiches per night at the Masters, and once inside the exclusive club, the signature dish will only cost you $1.50.

The pimento cheese sandwich lore runs deep with mystery surrounding the recipe, but if you’re like us + plan to watch from home — we’re ensuring you’ll serve the best pimento cheese sandwiches at your viewing parties.

We rounded up 13 pimento cheeses in Greenville and conducted a blind taste test.

The process

During the taste test, 10 employees at 6AM City’s office (the parent company of GVLtoday), scored the pimento cheeses on a scale of 1-10 + made notes about the texture, flavor, spreadability, and nostalgia-factor. We averaged the scores to declare the best pimento cheeses in Greenville.

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The competition was fierce.

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Photo by GVLtoday

The rules

  1. The pimento cheese must be made in-house at local restaurants.
  2. Because we’re talking about pimento cheese sandwiches — it must be tasted on white bread.

The winner

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And the grand prize is... bragging rights.

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Photo by Soby’s

Soby’s landed the highest score for its “creamy,” “fluffy,” and “onion-y” spread that was described by one taster as “strong with great flavor.” The Southern comfort restaurant is a Greenville classic, so we weren’t shocked it took the top spot.
City Editor Danielle’s: Chadcuterie

Multiple voters described Chadcuterie’s pimento cheese as “nostalgic,” “bold,” and “classic” with a hint of Worcestershire sauce. This cheese came in second place and received “100% yes” + “the bomb” comments.

City Editor Stephanie’s: Duke’s Sandwich Co.

Duke’s was a controversial pimento cheese. Voters either loved it or hated it, and City Editor Stephanie was president of the “loved it” club. If you like a creamy spread with a strong mayo flavor, this one’s for you.

Honorable mentions

Behind Chadcuterie was The Bohemian, Habitap, Southern Culture, and Good to Go GVL. All received solid scores, and we can highly recommend them for your pimento cheese needs.

At the end of the day, with any pimento cheese, you really can’t go wrong.
 
Asked
 
What’s most important to you when choosing a pimento cheese?
A. Flavor, I like a unique taste.
B. Spreadability, it has to work on a sandwich.
C. Texture, I’m really picky about the mouthfeel.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, April 1
  • Movie Night | Monday, April 1 | 6 p.m. | Yee-Haw Brewing Co., 307 E. McBee Ave., Ste. C, Greenville | Free entry | Catch “Rocky” on the lawn as you sip craft beer and indulge in your Monday night dinner.
  • Yoga on the Plaza | Monday, April 1 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza, 315 S. Main St., Greenville | Free | Abbey Garcia from Zen Rabbit Yoga leads a class each Monday to help you embrace the serenity of a new week.
Tuesday, April 2
  • Liberty Bridge Minis Painting Class | Tuesday, April 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Vino & van Gogh, 1818 Augusta St., Ste. 112, Greenville | $40 | Artist Lucy Pressly leads you in painting the Liberty Bridge on two 6x6 canvases.
  • Music and Mind: A Conversation with Renée Fleming | Tuesday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Peace Center, 300 S. Main St., Greenville | $15 | Opera singer Renée Fleming leads a discussion with local experts to discuss the benefits of music and the impact the arts can have on members of our community.
Wednesday, April 3
  • Bingo with Randy Ryan | Wednesday, April 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Fireforge Crafted Beer, 311 E. Washington St., Greenville | Free entry | At this special edition of “Not Your Grandma’s Bingo,” 25% of sales will support Conestee Nature Preserve.
Thursday, April 4
  • Driving Miss Daisy| Thursday, April 4-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Greenville Theatre, 444 College St., Greenville | $33-$35 | Written by award-winning playwright Alfred Urhy, this play tells the unlikely story of friendship found between Daisy Werthan, an elderly Southern Jewish woman + Hoke Colburn, her Black driver.
  • Greenville’s Most Fashionable Party | Thursday, April 4 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Fluor Field, 945 S. Main St., Greenville | $65 | Come dress in your floral best (the theme is “Fashion in Bloom”) to celebrate Greenville Fashion Week.
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History
 
Clemson’s historic season
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Click the gif for more big moments in tournament history. | Timeline by GVLtoday
The Clemson Tigers’ historic season came to an end Saturday night when the team lost to Alabama in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

There’s still a lot to celebrate from this incredible run, so we’re rolling back the clock to some of Clemson’s most iconic March moments.

1939 | Clemson’s inaugural invite

Did you know Clemson actually turned down an invitation to participate in the first-ever NCAA Tournament? They opted not to spend the money to travel. At the time, the NIT was considered the more important tournament.

1980 | Clemson’s Cinderella story

Clemson’s Cinderella season — which also marked the Tigers’ first tournament appearance — took them to the Western finals in Tuscon, Arizona where they fell to powerhouse UCLA.

2018 | The Tigers bounce back

The Clemson Tigers made it to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1997, a big improvement from 2017 when the team didn’t even make the tournament.

We collaborated with our friends at COLAtoday to create a timeline celebrating all SC teams’ iconic tournament moments.
 
News Notes
 
Civic
  • Do you have questions about the Church Street Bridge rehabilitation project? The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be answering questions on Tuesday, April 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Church located at 406 N. Academy St. (Greenville Journal)
Coming Soon
  • Three new wellness businesses are coming soon to Camperdown Plaza: The NOW (a Swedish-inspired massage studio), Beem Light Spa (an infrared sauna experience), and Bodybar fitness (a chain pilates gym). (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Closed
  • Hudson Blake — which opened two years ago at 119 N. Main St. — is closed. Its sister boutique, Dress Up, remains open in One City Plaza at 103 N. Main St. (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Closing
  • Dodson Dig Co. Nostalgic Finds and Auction House, located at 427 Wade Hampton Blvd., will close at the end of the month after eight years in business. In a statement, the owners say the brick-and-mortar piece of the business no longer makes sense for them. It will continue to run its social media and Etsy shop.
Greenvillian
  • As Artisphere prepares to celebrate its 20th festival Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12, Greenville Mayor Knox White presented Artisphere President + CEO Kerry Murphy with a key to the city. Kerry has led the annual festival for 17 years, growing it into the festival we know and love.
Number
  • Less than 2%. That’s how many arborists are certified as master arborists, and the City of Greenville’s Urban Forester Drew Smith — who cares for trees in our city — is now in that small group at the top of his profession. Thanks for keeping Greenville green, Drew.
Biz
  • Don’t miss Endeavor’s Collaborators & Cocktails on Thursday, April 11 to hear global marketer Fabio Tambosi (Nike, adidas) discuss Esports + how gaming culture impacts us all, followed by insights from Carl Sobocinski and Joe Erwin on entrepreneurship on Wednesday, April 24. Co-hosted by AAF, Crawford, AFL and Plus Inc. Snag tickets.*
Arts
Wellness
  • Designed with conversation in mind, these game-changing hearing aids feature crystal-clear sound in a sleek, discreet design. Enjoy clear speech with minimum background distractions — even in the noisiest environments. Join 385,000+ happy customers and start your 45-day, no-risk trial today.*
Shop
  • A round of ap-paws. Your furry friend deserves a comfortable place to sleep, and you deserve a stylish option. Enter: Truman + Teddy. This small biz handcrafts unique pet beds here in South Carolina, perfect for your pooch.
 
Feel Good
 
Greenville’s hidden gems
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Greenville’s lookin’ pretty. | Photo by @chris_leyland_photography
We love a spot off the beaten path around our city. We’re sharing our favorite hidden gems for when you’re looking for some quintessential Greenville while flying under the radar.

Liberty Bridge

Address: 206 S. Main St.
Nearby: Falls Park, The Grand Bohemian Lodge

This quiet spot overlooking the falls is little-known to Greenvillians.

Soby’s New South Cuisine

Address: 207 S. Main St.
Nearby: The Peace Center, Camperdown Plaza

Not many people know about this Main Street eatery serving up Southern comfort food. We hear they have really good pimento cheese.

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Address: Multiple access points
Nearby: Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery, Furman, Downtown Travelers Rest

You’re unlikely to run into anyone else riding on this trail through Greenville and beyond.
 
The Buy
 
The Song of Everything Book to celebrate National Poetry Month. This poetic journey takes an adventure through South Carolina’s State Parks.
 
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The Wrap
 
Danielle Barilla in a purple lace shirt Today’s edition by:
Danielle
From the editor
I love all of my newsletters, but this one was really fun to write. How many people get to taste pimento cheese and call it work? Plus, I had a blast digging through old newspapers to celebrate Clemson’s historic season. Oh... and for those “hidden gems,” APRIL FOOLS.
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