Curate the perfect day in Greenville with a one-of-a-kind experience. | Photo via @pressroom.gvl
While we love universal experiences as much as the next person, it’s nice to have something that is made specifically for you. That’s where the bespoke businesses around town come in.
Now, we’re taking it upon ourselves to do just that for our readers. Here are some spots around town keeping Greenville unique.
Shaken for you
The Press Room | Bespoke Bespeakeasy when entering this bar through The Greenville News where the bartenders will craft cocktails to your liking.
Chef knows best
Topsoil Restaurant | Every Sunday evening, this Travelers Rest spot has a place at its table for you + at the helm is James Beard semi-finalist Chef Adam Cooke.
Bejeweled + bespoken
Kate Furman Jewelry | This local artist makes heirloom jewelry from her studio on Perry Avenue — you can book an appointment to discuss designs while she creates sketches.
Think morning strolls, sky-high zoo views, and nights filled with jazz, pinball, and perfectly mixed cocktails. | Photos provided by Experience Columbia SC
Looking for a quick getaway? Enter: Columbia, the ultimate weekend escape. With vibrant culture, outdoor adventures, and a food-and-drink scene that keeps visitors coming back, two days is all you need to fall in love with the capital city.
The front of the vehicle features three work stations while the rear holds an interview/meeting room. | Photo by City of Mauldin
Civic
The Mauldin Police Department is taking its operations on the road, thanks to a new Mobile Command Post Vehicle. Serving as a headquarters for emergency and non-emergency situations — from crime scenes to community events — the addition hopes to boost public safety.
Outdoors
Don’t fret if you see orange barricades in One City Plaza — improvements are underway. Crews are expanding tree wells, upgrading benches + tables, and pressure washing the overhead sail structure. Sidewalks will remain open.
Mansion Monday
Countryside living with a quick commute to downtown fun? We’ll take one of the six bedrooms in this 2.6-acre estate tucked away on Hollow Hill Road. With a chef’s kitchen, fireside family room + updated bathrooms — pick your favorite room.
Quoted
“We wanted to build a neighborhood that feels like a natural extension of Unity Park and downtown Greenville,” said David Miller, founder of VI Development + Unique Real Estate. That’s why the company broke ground on Unity Village — a 21-unit townhome development on Birnie Street. (Upstate Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
Don’t fall for this pesky heat — we’ve got autumn on our minds. Start envisioning your seasonal plants + make a shopping list for Lichtenfelt Nurseries’ annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 4.
State
South Carolina is updating its State Wildlife Action Plan and wants your input. SCDNR is collecting feedback through Sunday, Sept. 8 to help prioritize conservation efforts for 1,700+ at-risk species. Take the survey and help shape the state’s wildlife future. (WLTX)
Congrats to @bekkijc72 + @lizziec_rhodes on winning the first round of our Greenville County Teacher + Staff Appreciation Giveaway in partnership with Greenville Federal Credit Union. Thank you for all that you do.*
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Is anything more quintessentially Greenville than the Liberty Bridge (which opened with Falls Park 20 years ago)? This $4.5 million beauty was built in ~1 year and is 345 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 8 inches thick.
By far the smallest landmark on our list, these nine bronze mice are hidden along Main Street. If you find them all, you can forever boast the title of “The Big Cheese.”
The treat yourself organization staples you need to celebrate back-to-school season in style. No kids? No problem:
🗃️ This best-selling clear plastic drawer organizer set comes with 25 pieces — split them up around the house, or create the most organized office + desk system there ever was.
🌈 These legging organizers (yup, that product exists) save space in your closet and allow you to rainbow-fy your workout clothes.
🗂️ Speaking of rainbow-fy… grab a chic acrylic paper tray and a collection of rainbow file folders for a polished desktop look.
🗒️ Always writing to-do lists? You’ll probably love this one.
🖊️ Snag an instant mood-boosting purchase: rainbow felt-tip pens by Papermate.
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.
Happy Monday, readers. I might be a new face you’ll see just for today, but don’t worry — I know where to look for insider secrets in Greenville.
If you’re like me, this viral Caesar salad has probably made its way to your feed at some point. While you can always visit our friends in Charlotte to try it, there’s a shorter drive + table waiting for you at Restaurant Rocco.
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