The clues

1. He is a regional James Beard Award winner, known for his mastery of Creole and Cajun cuisine + his self-developed “New New Orleans” style.
   
   
2. His skills as a percussionist earned him a scholarship to the New England Conservatory of Music, but he chose to chase his dreams of becoming a chef by attending Johnson & Wales University.
   
   
3. He contributed several recipes to the International Space Station as part of NASA’s efforts to improve the quality of the food supply for astronauts.
   
   
4. In addition to hosting many of his own shows, he was one of sixteen chefs featured in the 1993 Julia Child series “Cooking with Master Chefs.”
   
   
5. If you haven’t figured it out by now, his signature catchphrase is “BAM!”

And the mystery chef is…

• Well Walkers | Thursday, April 11 | 9 a.m. | Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St., Greenville | Free | Get your steps in with a .25 mile walk around the arena.
• Paladin Pitch Competition | Thursday, April 11 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Trone Student Center, Watkins Room, Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Hwy., Greenville | Free | Four student finalists will pitch their new venture ideas to a panel of judges.
• “Driving Miss Daisy” | Thursday, April 11-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.

• The Masters Watch Party | Friday, April 12-Sunday, April 14 | Times vary | The Bellwether Public House, 941 S. Main St., Greenville | Free entry | We won’t tell your boss if you swing by this watch party to indulge in egg salad, pimento cheese, and barbecue sandwiches.
• Spring Is In The Air | Friday, April 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Six & Twenty Distillery, 556 Perry Ave., Ste. B103, Greenville | $70 | Make and enjoy your own spring cocktails.

• Artisphere presented by TD Bank | Friday, May 10-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Main Street, Greenville | Free | Mark your calendars: Artisphere presented by TD Bank is back for its 20th year in downtown Greenville, May 10-12. Enjoy crafts, delicious food, live painting, street performers, and more.*

• The city of Greenville presented final improvement recommendations for Augusta Street at a public meeting this week. Officials hope the plans for the $10 to $12 million in upgrades will be finalized by this summer and will go before City Council for approval with work beginning later this year. (Greenville Journal)

• 12.66. That’s how many acres of land on Ridge Road near Conestee Park the City of Greenville will purchase to preserve as open space. City Council gave initial approval to appropriate up to $378,000 from the Open Space Fund to purchase the property. (Greenville Journal)

• Bicycle racing is returning to Downtown Greenville. The inaugural Greenville Cycling Classic will take place Thursday, April 25. Known as “a criterium” race, spectators can expect a fast-paced race on a short, closed circuit through downtown’s streets.

• Get ready Downtown Greenville. One of our favorite Upstate dessert spots just announced a new location next to Sun and Soil Plant Parlor. Simpsonville-based Mak & Cheesecakes will bring its New York-style cheesecakes with a Southern twist to 401 Augusta St. soon.

• Soby’s award-winning (via our blind taste-off) pimento cheese is now available by the pint for your Masters parties. You’re welcome, Greenville.

• Speaking of The Masters, today is the first day of play at Augusta National. If you’re feeling inspired and want to improve your putting game, check out our guide to 20 golf courses + indoor facilities in and around Greenville.

• Opening Week festivities continue at Fluor Field tonight with the first Dollar Drink Night of the season. It’s also Teach GCS night honoring local teachers in our community + the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a free SAL Championship car magnet. Get tickets.

• Are you a dedicated and dynamic educator looking to jumpstart your career? Christ Church Episcopal School is hiring for full-time positions in lower, middle, and upper schools in Greenville, SC. Learn more + apply.*

• Want to know the secret to a squeaky clean home? Enter: The Magic Eraser. Tackle fingerprints, grime, and dirt on everything from shower doors to greasy stove tops. Or, let the team at Two Maid of Greenville handle the dirty work for you. Explore cleaning services.*

• The west coast is calling. Breeze Airways now offers the region’s only nonstop flights to Los Angeles, California from GSP International Airport. Enjoy affordable fares and no change or cancellation fees, with flights beginning in May. Wheels up, GVL.*

• Have you checked your credit card reward points lately? Many rewards programs allow their points or miles to expire after a certain period, so be sure to periodically check your balance and redeem any points available. Looking for a rewards credit card? Scope out these options.*

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