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🌷 Greenville is blooming
A record 130,000+ tulips were planted this year. | Photo by Thompson Family Farms
As the weather gets warmer and our allergies flare up, let’s cling to the best parts of spring in our city — the blooms. Here’s where to pick your own near Greenville.
Dirt & Grit | It’s the third season for this tulip farm, with stems available until sold out.
Callaham Orchards | Check this farm’s Facebook to confirm u-pick tulips are available when you want to visit.
Thompson Family Farms | Beginning tomorrow, you can stroll the blooming tulip fields as you cut your own stems. Rabbit Crest Farms | Every Friday night starting March 27, pick specialty spring flowers like ranunculus, poppies, and anemone.
The Peony Fields | In April, this farm opens with 50 varieties of peonies planted over 14 fields that together cover about 2.5 acres.
Sassafrass | Starting in May, enjoy u-pick on select nights as you listen to live music in the flower fields.
Beginning with “Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2,” big, beautiful, and thrilling. Then a Chickasaw legend blazes to life in Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate’s “Spider Brings Fire.” It all closes with “Grofé’s Grand Canyon Suite,” complete with stunning canyon visuals soaring above the stage.
Greenville City Council officially gave the “Baby Bi-Lo” at 505 N. Main St. abandoned building status, which unlocks state tax credits. Developers have plans to build “N. Main,” a $17.75 million renovation transforming the long-vacant shopping center. (Greenville Journal)
Play
It’s almost tile time.The Greenville Mahjong League is launching its first social season downtown. The every-other-Thursday gatherings run from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Real Motors Showroom from April 9 to June 25, with networking, casual gameplay, and an end-of-season soiree on July 1.
Open
Mezcla has opened near Haywood Road serving a blend of Argentinian, Peruvian, and Mexican cuisine. The menu — as highlighted by @healthyishdani — features dishes like lomo saltado, ceviche, choripán, and dulce de leche empanadas. The locally owned spot is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Real Estate
This five-bedroom (or four-bedroom + an office) townhome off Pelham Road features a main-level primary suite, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, granite kitchen counters, and soaring ceilings. Located in a gated community with a clubhouse and rear-entry garage, it’s just minutes from downtown Greenville, Haywood Road, and I-385.
Cause
Taste of the Upstate returns to Bon Secours Wellness Arena on Sunday, May 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local chefs will serve signature bites as guests vote for their favorites. Proceeds support Loaves & Fishes’ mission to rescue food and feed neighbors in need. Get tickets.
Outdoors
This one’s for the readers who read GVLtoday before the sun comes up. Table Rock State Park will host a guided sunrise hike on the Table Rock Trail on Saturday, March 21 from 2:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The strenuous 7.2-mile trek climbs to the summit in time to watch the sunrise.
Health
Colorectal cancers are on the rise — make sure you know your screening options. Your primary care provider may recommend a colonoscopy, Cologuard®, or a FIT test. Book an appointment with your Prisma Health team today — they’re here to help.*
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Learn
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🌡️ Hot potato
Episode one featured a hot challenge at Charlotte Motor Speedway. | Photo by: Paul Cheney/BRAVO
Season 23 of “Top Chef” is officially airing on Bravo every Monday evening, and to celebrate the season of the Carolinas, GVLtoday’s Senior Editor Danielle + CLTtoday’s Editor Maria will discuss each episode, behind-the-scenes fun facts, and all things dining in Greenville and Charlotte. Don’t worry, there won’t be spoilers.
In episode one, we discuss:
The top vegetable grown in North Carolina — an ingredient judge Gail Simmons can’t get enough of.
How a hot day at the Charlotte Motor Speedway inspired Host Kristen Kish’s new tattoo.
Fun facts we know about the restaurants, chefs, and more as local experts in our cities.
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In case you missed it, some of Greenville’s most notable food figures were at the “Top Chef” premiere and shared with me what it was like seeing Greenville in one of its biggest spotlights yet.
Scoundrel, Sum Bar, Curean, and Papi’s were among those in attendance.
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