City Editor Danielle here. During the cold snap — which seems to have returned — when my heat happened to be broken at home,I set out on a mission to find the best cup of hot chocolate in Greenville.
Out of all the cups I tried — and I tried a lot — these were my favorites:
LaRue’s is more of a sipping chocolate.
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LaRue’s coca was more like drinking melted chocolate, and the best part? Everything from the chocolate to the massive marshmallow was made in-house by LaRue’s chocolatier.
Dolce Italy’s hot chocolate is imported from Italy.
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Located near Capri’s on Pelham Road, the hot chocolate at Dolce Italy is served at a family-owned Italian bakery run by Luigi and his mother — who stocks the pastry cases with her must-try cookies.
Glow & Glam: Holiday Refresh | 6-8 p.m. | A20 | Free entry | Shop winter trends + get tips from MD Aesthetics as you snack on charcuterie and sip on beer and wine.
Movies at the Mill | 7-9:30 p.m. | Judson Mill | Free entry | Watch “Inside Out 2" in the JudHub at this indoor community movie night.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday TD Saturday Market | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Main Street | Free entry | Shop local vendors at this holiday version of the Saturday market.
Breakfast With Santa | 12-2 p.m. | AFL Champions Club at Fluor Field | $30 | Enjoy a buffet breakfast, arts and crafts, and photos with Santa at this annual event.
Travelers Rest Christmas Market | 12-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | Free entry | It’s the largest market of the year with 110+ artisan vendors.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Hope For The Hills: A Charity Masquerade | 6-11 p.m. | Other Lands | $25+ | Don your mask for a night of music, dancing, raffles, and games supporting Western NC recovery.
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Upgrading outdoor areas + enhancing other aesthetic features are on the to-do list for Hampton Station’s new owners. Charlotte-based Abacus Capital and Collett Greenville purchased the property for $11.05 million and said they will focus on bringing in new food and beverage tenants.
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When students return from winter break, they’ll see stronger rules around cell phone (and smart watch) use in their classrooms. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Greenville County School Board drafted revisions to its behavior code with stricter rules for personal electronic devices as part of a statewide requirement. (The Post and Courier)
Number
~400,000+. That’s how many cubic yards of debris theCity of Greenville tells us it has picked up in the aftermath of Helene. Right now, contractors are working on their final pass of city streets. If you need debris picked up, share your name, address, a brief description, and a photo to debris@greenvillesc.gov.
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According to the SC Department of Transportation, 181,000 cubic yards of debris have been collected in Greenville, Pickens, and Oconee counties. The county also has a debris email address (debris@greenvillecounty.org) if you still need storm debris picked up.
Drink
Holiday cheers, Greenville. The Greenville Journal shared seven holiday cocktails perfect for sipping your way through the season. If you’re looking to make some fa-la-la-libations at home, we have a round up of cocktail recipes from local mixologists.
Did you know? When you donate blood, you can save lives andget rewarded (think: gift cards). The Blood Connection hosts blood drives across the Upstate seven days a week, making it convenient to find a location + give back. Make an appointment.*
Wellness
‘Tis the season to reflect on your year + and start making plans for 2025. Labcorp OnDemand can help you access your health info with easy lab testing you can purchase yourself. Get 20% off purchases over $100 with code 6AMCITY. (Most tests are FSA/HSA eligible.)*
Featured Deal
Give the gift of play this season. Purchase any 12-month membership at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate by Tuesday, Dec. 31, and get one extra month free. Pro tip: Members enjoy unlimited access to both Greenville and Spartanburg locations. Snag the deal.*
We think the marker should go next to its recognition as a 2023 Heritage Tree. | Photo by GVLtoday
The votes are in for the Greenville historical markers contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
Winner
Medusa Tree | We have a winner — 47% of you think the Medusa Tree deserves a historical marker. The almost 90-year-old American beech tree with exposed roots makes it a popular photo spot in our city.
“It is believed that the tree was originally planted in the Furman University arboretum in 1933,” the Greenville Journal writes. "...The Greenville Garden Club created the arboretum using $500 it received from a Better Homes and Gardens contest.”
A cute custom gift under $20 — we like this custom name necklace and this minimalist personalized wallet. Personalize it just for them and watch their face light up when they open it. You’re so thoughtful.
Have you tried the chicken salad at the new Spinx Market yet? The sandwich has been my favorite thing to grab out of the cold case since it opened, and now I’m excited to see tubs of the chicken salad available for just $5. It’s made with the Spinx tenders which is why it’s so clucking good.
