“We couldn’t have a sports bar next to a ballpark and not sell hot dogs,” said Freidank. | Photo by GVLtoday
Table 301 is teaming up with the Greenville Drive to bring a brand-new restaurant to the former Liberty Taproom + The Bellwether space: Lefty’s West End Tavern. This isn’t just a name on the roster — it’s a true partnership.
“We are just so excited to be partnering with, in a very true sense, the premier restaurant group in Greenville,” said Drive owner Craig Brown.
Table 301’s Carl Sobocinski is a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan. | Photo by GVLtoday
Slated to open early this summer — ideally before the seventh-inning stretch of the season — Lefty’s promises to be a sports bar that “cares about the food, cares about the drinks, and cares about you.”
We got a sneak peek at the menu, and it’s stepping up to the plate with swinging pretzels served with cheese, pulled chicken nachos piled high, smash burgers, and wings that’ll have you calling for extra innings.
The real MVP? Most valuable patty. | Photo by GVLtoday
Of course, Rallyville Lager — the official beer of the Greenville Drive — is on tap.
While the bones of the space will stay more or less the same, Table 301 is making some upgrades and building a team behind the scenes. It hopes to open by July 1 — just in time to catch the heart of summer baseball season.
Strawberry Festival | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery | Free entry | Enjoy cafe menu specials, a strawberry sale, and enter a gift basket giveaway.
Greek Festival | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral | $3 | Dine on Greek cuisine and enjoy live performances with ticket sales going to Girl Up Greenville.
Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” | Friday, May 16-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | SC Children’s Theatre | $25 | It’s your last chance to catch this Roald Dahl classic, where Matilda stands up to injustice and discovers the power of her voice while using her imagination.
Greenville Drive vs. Hub City Spartanburgers | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Celebrate 20 years of Drive baseball + another great school year at AJ Whittenberg Elementary School with fireworks.*
Saturday, May 17
Yoga and Meditation | 9-10 a.m. | Conestee Nature Preserve | $24 | Kick off the weekend with an hour-long gentle yoga and meditation class overlooking East Bay Lake.
Spring Fashion Fest | 7-10 p.m. | Zen | $56 | Dress to impress in your favorite spring looks as you enjoy a mini fashion preview show.
Greenville Drive vs. Hub City Spartanburgers | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | The Drive will wear special jerseys during Armed Forces Day + Flour Community Night, recognizing the stadium’s impact on the local Upstate community.*
Sunday, May 18
TRailblazer Jeep Jam | 9 a.m. | Trailblazer Park, Travelers Rest | $25 | Listen to live music + snack from food trucks as you browse the Jeeps on display.
2025 Malcom X Fest GVL | 12-7 p.m. | Juanita Butler Community Center | Free entry | Honoring the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, this event features live music, performances, dancing, speakers, and food.
Greenville Drive vs. Hub City Spartanburgers | 3:05 p.m. | Fluor Field, Greenville | $8+ | Celebrate Reading All-Stars from Anderson, Pickens, Laurens, and Spartanburg County Schools.*
Help your child enjoy the water safely this summer. | Photos provided by YMCA of Greenville
May is National Water Safety Month — aka, the perfect time to teach your kids how to stay safe around water.
Drowning can happen almost anywhere with standing water (think: bathtubs and pools), so it’s important for your child to feel confident in all water situations.
Join the YMCA of Greenville on Saturday, May 31 for SPLASH Day, a free community event that teaches kids ages 3-12 essential water safety skills and the basics of swimming.
This event is open to everyone (no membership needed) and will be held at multiple YMCA locations across Greenville County.
The lessons are fun and hands-on, teaching kids how to stay close to an adult, check the depth before jumping in, and understand the importance of learning to swim.
Pro tip: Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up ASAP.
Raise your hands + paint your spirit gold because Mumford & Sons will bring its “Railroad Revival” tour to the Piedmont Fairgrounds in Spartanburg on August 4. Tickets are on sale now.
Eat
Summer means mayo + ‘maters, and Duke’s is bringing Hot Tomato Summer back to Greenville from July 17 to July 27. We’re looking at you, Greenville restaurants — registration is open until Tuesday, June 17 to participate.
Number
15. That’s how many hot dogs Dewaine Hoffman ate in 16 minutes at the Skins’ Hotdogs on Mills Avenue, setting a new record. “What a legend,” one Facebook commenter replied.
Fun Fact
Did you know volunteers prepped 1,000 pounds of chicken for souvlaki at this year’s Greek Festival? Food writer for The Post & Courier Greenville, Lillia Callum-Penso, went behind the scenes ahead of the festivities (kicking off today), and even secured the recipe so you can make the festival’s famous meatballs at home.
Seasonal
If you’ve noticed construction in Falls Park, it’s the Upstate Shakespeare Festival preparing for its upcoming shows. “This set is going to be our biggest yet,” the group shared. Save the dates for “King Lear” running Thursday, May 22-Sunday, June 15 + “Two Gentlemen of Verona” running Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 27.
Real Estate
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Biz
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Wellness
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Honoring the Heller legacy
The garden and exhibits are “the bookends.” | Photo by Heller Heritage on the Green
As the City of Greenville upgrades the Cultural Corridor — currently under construction to improve pedestrian access between Main Street and Heritage Green — another project aims to make Heritage Green “more recreational, more beautiful, and more safe.”
Heller Heritage on the Green honors the life and legacy of Max + Trude Heller, who fled persecution during the Holocaust and landed in Greenville, where Max served as mayor for two terms, and Trude educated the community about the Holocaust. The project features:
A shower scrubber mat. It’s made with 500 soft silicone bristles that remove dirt and dead skin. Bonus: It easily attaches to the floor or wall of your shower with non-slip suction cups.
After a sneak peek of Lefty’s, I headed straight to the game, and the Drive pulled out an exciting win. With a big lead for the home team, the Spartanburgers scored seven in the top of the 9th to tie things up, but the Drive sealed the deal with a walk-off in the 11th. The only thing better than baseball is free baseball.
And, if you’re counting, that’s three straight wins over the I-85 foes.
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