The Appalachia Restaurant at the Lodge on Lake Lure offers upscale dining with a relaxed, lakefront vibe. Featuring seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients, creative cocktails, attentive service, and stunning mountain-and-lake views, it’s a must-visit for both locals and visitors.
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Review: Fork & Plough in Greenville, SC
Fork & Plough is a farm-to-table restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina, that opened in 2018. It features diverse menus, excellent cocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere. Consistent quality and friendly service make it a fav. Highly recommended.
Review: Urban Wren in Greenville, SC
Urban Wren in downtown Greenville, SC, offers a unique blend of local, southern, and Asian-inspired cuisine. With a recent chef change promising menu updates while preserving staples like Khicken and Fin and Belly, the restaurant boasts a talented bar staff and an impressive wine and beer selection. The Basque Burnt Cheesecake and Sous Vide Red Pork are must-tries, and patrons can also enjoy special cocktails. If you’re in the Upstate of South Carolina, Urban Wren comes highly recommended.
Review: Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Topsoil Restaurant, located in Travelers Rest, SC, is a celebrated farm-to-table dining gem led by Chef Adam Cooke, a James Beard semifinalist. The restaurant sources locally, boasting two James Beard finalists and a nominated pastry chef. With dynamic wine, beer, and cocktail offerings, it’s a must-visit in the Greenville area.
Review: Mr. Crisp in Greenville, South Carolina
Mr. Crisp in Greenville, SC, is a favorite seafood restaurant offering a changing menu with must-try dishes like Fish and Chips, Hush Puppies, and seasonal fresh oysters. The bartender’s unique cocktails are also highly recommended. With a focus on local, sustainable ingredients, it’s a must-visit spot for seafood lovers in the area.
Review: SIDEWALL Pizza Company
The owners of SIDEWALL Pizza Company came to Travelers Rest, South Carolina to build canoes I think. Who knew they would end up making pizzas. I’m not sure about their canoe making skills, but their pizza making skills are spot on. For me, its about the crust. Thin, crispy but with a chew. That’s how…
Review: The Anchorage Restaurant in Greenville, SC
The Chef’s Tasting Table at The Anchorage Restaurant in The Village of West Greenville, SC.
Pan Roasted Gulf Grouper with feta soufflé, braised spinach, tomato jam and citrus butter at Boshamps
UPDATE: I made my own version of this. Check it out: Pan Roasted Snapper, Goat Cheese Soufflé, Spicy Tomato Jam, Garlic Braised Baby Spinach, Citrus Sake Butter When traveling, being the foodie that I am, I thoroughly research the local restaurants. I look at reviews, check menus and ask locals for suggestion. On a recent…
Panera’s Thai Chopped Chicken Salad Recipe
The Thai Chicken Salad from Panera Bread Company is one of my favorite salads. It is fantastic. It has everything I look for in a great meal. Crunchy, a little heat, a little sweet, sour, tangy and lots of savory. The dressing, the peanut drizzle… nom, nom. I would say, I love this salad, so…
Soby’s Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes, Broccolini and Habanero Butter Sauce
Soby’s was one of the first upscale restaurants to open up on Main Street here in Greenville, SC. We’ve had a number of important dinners there, including our wedding dinner. As long as I have been going there, one of my favorite meals has been the bacon wrapped pork loin with broccolini, mashed potatoes and…
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