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Hospitality and Tourism

Dec 27, 2023

South Carolina Agriculture Department to take over some food safety responsibilities

Long the purview of DHEC, the responsibility for some of South Carolina’s food safety programs will shift from the health department to the state Department of Agriculture at the start of the new fiscal year …

Dec 27, 2023

New York subway stop inspires new Mount Pleasant restaurant

A pizzeria inspired by a subway stop in Queens and operated by a culinary pedigree with lines reaching back to New York, New Jersey and Italy will open soon in Mount Pleasant. The restaurant is brought by the group that operates …

signature porchetta sandwich is a labor of love, prepared out of a deboned whole local pig, rubbed with traditional aromatics: rosemary, fennel, garlic, and black pepper,” chef/owner Michael Toscano said. (Photo/Walker Creative Inc.)
Dec 19, 2023

Former Eataly chef opens downtown Charleston sandwich spot

Patrons will be able to choose between several sandwiches that suit the taste buds of meat lovers and vegetarians, including the signature porchetta sandwich, or build their own creation.

Ansonborough Inn, tucked away in the heart of Charleston’s historic downtown district, is undergoing a renovation and repositioning set to relaunch as The Ansonborough Charleston in spring 2024. (Photo/Provided)
Dec 18, 2023

Downtown Charleston hotel to undergo renovations, rebranding

The renovated property will feature revitalized indoor and outdoor spaces, including an expanded neighborhood bar and lounge, as well as a poker room.

Dec 15, 2023

Airline new to Charleston bringing 1st daily international flight to South Carolina

An airline looking to expand it’s North American capacity is joining the Charleston stable of carriers and adding daily service to a Canadian city. It will be the only international daily flight out of South Carlina when service begins in …

Phase Two of Bridge to the Wild is a transformational expansion of the Zoo and Garden featuring a one-of-a-kind primate forest and restaurant along the banks of the Saluda River, a South Carolina nature preserve highlighting some of state’s most charismatic animals, enhanced lion and tiger habitats as well as an aerial tram system with a birds’ eye view of the Saluda and surrounding skyline. Rendering/Provided
Dec 14, 2023

Funding approved for Riverbanks Zoo expansion in Columbia

Phase Two of Bridge to the Wild is a transformational expansion of the Zoo and Garden featuring a primate forest and restaurant along the banks of the Saluda River, and a nature preserve.

Esquire magazine recently named Scoundrel one of its “Best New Restaurants in America, 2023.” (Photo/Scoundrel)
Dec 8, 2023

Esquire calls this Greenville spot one of ‘Best New Restaurants in America’

It’s the only restaurant in South Carolina to get a mention on the list of 50 top spots after reviewers risscrossed the nation, sampling some 200 new dining establishments.

Dec 7, 2023

Pioneering Columbia craft brewery closing after a decade in business

One of Columbia’s pioneering craft breweries is closing its doors after a decade in business. Owners announced on Facebook that they will close the brewery near Williams Brice Stadium effective Dec. 30.

Dec 6, 2023

Here’s what opened in former Smiley’s location in downtown Greenville

A new restaurant and bar has taken up residence in the former home of Smiley’s Acoustic Café. Located at 111 Augusta St. in downtown Greenville, Coupe’s Corner will be open for lunch and dinner, offering full restaurant and bar menus on the West End. In the late 17th Century, coupe glass was born and was […]

Dec 4, 2023

Greenville Drive unveils new technology at Fluor Field

The Greenville Drive, the Minor League Baseball club, has invested in a new cutting-edge LED lighting system at Fluor Field. Intended to enhance the player and fan experience, the new lights make Fluor Field the first professional baseball park in South Carolina to use this particular LED system.

The Greenville Triumph has announced Rick Wright as its head coach and technical director. Wright succeeds John Harkes in the role after serving as assistant coach since 2019. (Photo/File)
Nov 28, 2023

Greenville Triumph soccer club names new head coach

Born in Bermuda, the new hire has been involved with South Carolina soccer since 1976, helping start Anderson University’s soccer program and then serving as its head coach.

Nov 27, 2023

Upstate’s first build-your-own charcuterie concept opening in downtown Greenville

The Upstate’s first build-your-own charcuterie experience and wine bar will open in downtown Greenville in just a few weeks.