City Editor Danielle’s favorite byo slice: cookie butter + Biscoff cookies. | Photo by Dalton Anderson
Big news out of the scientific community: Sweet treats are officially good for you. Finally.
Experts say the excitement of an inbound treat can help release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that contributes to focus, cognitive function, and feelings of joy.
Sounds like the perfect excuse to enjoy something tasty from one of Greenville’s sugar-coated businesses:
Mak & Cheesecakes serves delectable, constantly rotating slices — just look at the photo above — and has two locations in the area. Pro tip: follow them on Instagram to keep up with their latest menu items.
For those who enjoy Clemson games with a few cookies, Strossner’s Bakery has you covered.
The croissants at Old Europe will make you feel like you’ve hopped across the pond — so will the morning champagne. When in Rome.
Asked
Asked
Settle an office debate for us: Do you prefer Strossner’s Bakery or Brick Street Cafe?
Note: We love both of these businesses. This is just a bit of friendly competition.
A. Strossner’s is better B. Brick Street gets my vote
Has anyone been to Fall for Greenville yet? Don’t worry if not, there are still two more days of seasonal fun to enjoy today + tomorrow. Make sure to check out the parking info before heading downtown for superb eats, drinks, and live music.
Eat
Ever woken up craving an acai bowl? You’re not alone. It’s the most-searched breakfast food in South Carolina, according to a new Mental Floss report. Food for thought: Instead of scouring search engines for your next meal, explore our guide to the best brunch eats in Greenville.
Drink
Craft beer is facing a dry spell. Sales were down 4% last year, and for the first time in 20 years, more breweries have closed than opened nationwide in the last 18 months. Luckily, Greenville’s taps are still flowing — raise a glass full of one of these locally brewed beers. (The New York Times)
Watch
Prepare the bleep censor — Chef Gordon Ramsay has yet another TV show. “Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars” recently premiered on Apple+ and follows restaurants’ high-stakes hunt for stars of their own. Although Richmond isn’t in the Michelin Guide, we think our food scene deserves to be. (Reuters)
Active
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first soccer player in history to accrue a net worth of $1 billion, per Bloomberg statistics. Currently plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, the 40-year-old shows no sign of calling it quits anytime soon. If you start by bringing a ball to a local park with your kid, maybe they’ll amass a similar fortune.
Read
The nominees are out for this year’s National Book Awards, with some stellar books on the docket. Categories include fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and translated works. Whatever your choice of read, we recommend picking up something written by a Greenvillian. (NPR)
Correction
We were thinking a week ahead. The Clemson Tigers play Boston College this weekend (not SMU), and the Gamecocks play LSU. If you’re looking for a spot to watch either team during Fall For Greenville, we have a guide for that.
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Photo by the GVLtoday team
We’ve got a bone to pick with The Food Network.
Greenville didn’t make its 50 States of Pizza Slices list, which instead opted for the New York-style pies at Slice Co. in Charleston. We think they’re sleeping on our pizza scene — and there are plenty of slices befitting the Big Apple in this town:
Frankie’s NY Pizza
Get a taste of New York from the comfort of your couch, with calzones, strombolis, and a whole host of toppings on offer.
Pizza City NY Style
It’s in the name, capeesh? These hand-tossed pizzas are served whole or by the slice, so you can sample the combinations before making a larger, rounder commitment.
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.
Have you heard of noctourism? It’s one of this year’s hottest travel trends in which people soak in experiences after dark. Think: stargazing, night markets, dinner cruises.
We had a better idea. Given that it’s October, a local ghost tour is the perfect way to join the fun in Greenville.
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