The 10th Annual West Columbia Beautification Foundation Taste on the River was an evening spent celebrating the Midlands' culinary scene and supported ongoing beautification efforts in West Columbia. Held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Stone...

More than 100 community leaders, neighbors and elected officials gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Melrose Market, Columbia's newest full-service neighborhood restaurant, alongside City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann. Guests...

There's never been a better time to try vegan! The inaugural/annual Greenville Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off on August 1st, inviting local chefs to showcase their creativity with delicious vegan dishes.  Diners will have a month-long...

Off Track Ice Cream in Charleston and Sweet Cream Handcrafted Ice Cream in Columbia are representing South Carolina in The64.com’s second annual America’s Best Ice Cream, a nationwide public-voting tournament featuring 64 scoop shops and...

The Commons is celebrating summer with a collection of limited-time food and beverage offerings from several of its culinary tenants. Available for the summer months, the seasonal lineup features fresh flavors, locally inspired ingredients, and...

CityRange Steakhouse Grill, an Upstate's locally owned restaurant brand, announced July 6, 2026, its acquisition by Rick Erwin Dining Group for an undisclosed price, bringing together two independent restaurant companies with deep roots in the...

Power Up Spartanburg today announced a small business retail and restaurant incubator will be built along the Mary Black Rail Trail in Spartanburg. Strategically located at 351 E. Henry St., near the Thomas E. Hannah Family YMCA, the incubator...

 Ole Smoky Distillery, the most awarded moonshine and flavored whiskey brand in the U.S., and America's most visited distillery, has announced the opening of its first-ever South Carolina location at Broadway at the Beach in the heart of...

The Slice is now open in Greer, officially welcoming guests to its third Upstate South Carolina location at 107 South Main St. The family-owned pizzeria opened its doors on May 28, continuing the brand’s expansion following the success of its...

Reedy River Retail, the retail leasing and investment division of SVN | Palmetto, has announced that 123 E. Curtis Street in downtown Simpsonville is fully leased and will soon be home to two acclaimed concepts: NEAT Bourbon Bar and Indigo...

Eggs Up Grill, a national fast-growing daytime restaurant franchise, has been named to No. 7 on Entrepreneur's Top 10 Full-Service Restaurant Franchises list, recognizing standout brands driving performance, growth, and franchisee success within...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is pleased to announce its opening at Aston’s Verdae Village at 101 Verdae Blvd on Monday, May 18, bringing its fan-favorite smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, and bowls to Greenville residents, professionals, and families...

Patterson Kitchen + Bar, the signature restaurant at Hotel Hartness, has announced the appointment of Curtis “Chef Bear” Hillard as Executive Chef along with the debut of a newly developed menu that reflects his culinary vision. Classically...

The South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (SCRLA) announced that Mark Newman has officially begun his tenure as president and chief executive officer, effective March 30. Following a comprehensive national search, Newman takes the...

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML), an industry-leading fast-casual lobster roll brand, has continued its expansion across South Carolina with a Greenville grand opening event, extending its reach into the Upstate following a successful February debut in...

For nearly four decades, the James Beard Awards® presented by Capital One have served as the pinnacle of culinary recognition in the U.S. The Restaurant and Chef nominees recognized today embody exceptional talent and leadership within the...

The Commons is proud to announce the launch of a new QR code ordering system, a seamless digital solution designed to enhance the guest experience. Officials with The Commons say the menu platform gives guests greater convenience and flexibility...

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has announced the opening of its 17th restaurant in South Carolina. The new location is at 1705 East Main Street in Duncan and features a convenient drive-thru....

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) applauded Gov. Henry McMaster for signing H. 5261, a joint resolution that extends the deadline for mandatory alcohol server training to May 1, 2026, providing, officials say,...

Servers and managers who haven’t completed an approved alcohol server training program as required under SC Code Section 61-3-120(B) now have until May 1, 2026 to complete training. On Wednesday, March 4, the Senate...