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We found your new post-game spot. | Photos by GVLtoday
Lefty’s West End Tavern opens Thursday, July 10, and I got a sneak peek of the brand new Table 301 sports bar, bringing comfort food and bar bites next to Fluor Field.
“We’re not recreating any menu items here that people don’t love,” said Table 301 President + CEO Carl Sobocinski. “We chose the menu because we think these are the things people love to eat: They’re comfortable, they’re familiar, and we make them from scratch with love from our kitchen.”
My favorite bites were the Maryland crab pretzel for a starter, the smashburger for a main, and the ice cream cookie sandwich for dessert.
For the hot dog fans — Lefty’s has a special new monthly challenge. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Events
Events
Tuesday, July 8
Greenville Drive vs. Winston-Salem Dash | 6:45 p.m. | Fluor Field | $8+ | Celebrate 6 million fans coming through the gates of Fluor Field over the last 20 years.*
Life of Pi | Tuesday, July 8-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Peace Center | $55+ | Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this Broadway show tells the story of Pi Patel, a young man stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck.
Wednesday, July 9
Learn the Shag | 6-10 p.m. | Spare Time Entertainment | $0+ | Join the Carolina Shag Club for a beginner dance class at 6 p.m. and an intermediate class at 6:40 p.m. before a free social dance for dancers of all skill levels.
Thursday, July 10
Music by the Lake | Thursday, July 10-Thursday, July 31 | 7:30 p.m. | Furman University Amphitheater | Free | Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and a blanket, and get ready to enjoy “the sounds of the summer.”
Friday, July 11
First Fridays | 6 p.m. | Various location | Free | Call it Second Fridays this month, because the July gallery crawl is a week later due to the holiday.
Tapas & Tinis | 7-10 p.m. | Zen | $80 | Sip on cocktails as you dive into bites and dance the night away to Randomonium.
“We think the section of North Main Street from NOMA to the next light down would be good to block off on a permanent basis,” wrote GVLtoday reader Rhonda C. in response to yesterday’s Editor’s Pick. Keep scrolling to Answered to see the results of our Asked about “Meet Me on Main.”
Community
The Greenville Zoo’s giraffe calf needs a name, and the City of Greenville is turning to your votes to decide. The final choices are Lucas, Ollie, Finn, and Kendi (which means “loved one” or “beloved child” in Swahili). Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.
Cause
Help stuff 1,000 care packages for Upstate veterans and active duty military at the TD Saturday Market this weekend, July 12. TD Bank and Upstate Warrior Solution will have a tent at Main + McBee from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Plan Ahead
The 12th Annual Greenville Comedy Marathon takes over Coffee Underground on Friday, July 19, from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. Catch eight shows in 12 hours — from improv to stand-up, plus a finale bit show. Grab single tickets or a marathon pass.
Announced
Sweet Honey in the Rock is bringing its a cappella harmonies to the Peace Center on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets to see this Grammy-nominated ensemble go on sale Friday, July 11, at 10 a.m.
Concert
Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group will also take the Peace Center stage, but on Friday, Sept. 26, at 8 p.m. The Texas singer-songwriter’s storytelling and genre-bending sound span 14 albums and three decades. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 11, at 10 a.m.
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Outdoors
Walk this way for some fresh air and fun. Tomorrow, July 9, meet the South Carolina 7 expedition team by the rabbit statue in Unity Park at 9 a.m. for a relaxing two-mile walk along the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Psst... Furry friends are welcome. See you on the trail.*
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Culture
12 months, 12 hot dogs
Lefty’s says it couldn’t be a sports bar next to a ballpark and not sell hot dogs. | Photos 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, officially opening Thursday, July 10.
As you peruse the menu, note the challenge next to the sandwiches: the Tour of Ballpark Dogs. Each month, Lefty’s will launch a specialty dog. When you try it, you earn a punch on your Hot Dog Punch Card. Get 12 punches by trying all 12 feature dogs and win a gift from Lefty.
The Lefty’s team tells us there will be other surprises along the way for devoted fans who stop in every month for the specialty dog.
July’s feature is the “Bay Area Brat” featuring a Rallyville Beer-braised bratwurst with grilled onions, pico de Gallo, arugula, avocado dijonnaise, served on a gourmet bun.
“It’s California-ed up,” said Chef Rodney Freidank.
Though Freidank says the complete lineup of dogs is planned, you’ll have to wait and see what’s next when the calendar flips to August.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
60% of you liked the program with 32% of you saying, “Yes, I loved this on the weekends,” and 28% of you saying, “Yes, but I’d like to see this expand beyond the weekends.”
40% of you said, “No, I think Main Street should always be open to cars.”
I’m excited to try more of the cocktail menu at Lefty’s after this Grand Slam Spritz knocked it out of the park. It’s the perfect summer sipper made with Rumhaven coconut rum, Select aperitivo, pineapple, and prosecco.
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