Larry’s smile is brighter than the sun, and he’s a pretty whimsical dude. He enjoys long walks and rolling in the grass – almost as much as he would love snuggling up in a warm blanket on a comfy couch in his forever home.

Those interested in adopting Larry should stop by the Greenville Humane Society at 305 Airport Road in Greenville. For more information, call 864-242-3626 or visit greenvillehumane.com.

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Jasmine Kitchen is powered by local nonprofit Jasmine Road, a residency program that empowers women who are survivors of drug addiction, sex trafficking and prostitution. Jasmine Kitchen provides career opportunities for the nonprofit’s residents.

On Jan. 13, the restaurant announced on social media that it now employs 11 residents.

“We now have 11 amazing residents employed at one time, the most ever,” the post said. “This achievement is more than just a number; it’s a testament to the growth we’ve worked so hard for and the resilience of these incredible women.”

In addition to the delicious food, patrons of Jasmine Kitchen know their money goes toward helping local women on a road to healing. Jasmine Kitchen is located at 503 Augusta St. in downtown Greenville.

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Greer’s Riverside Bagels & Deli quietly closed.

The news was announced social media by Gio’s Pastry, Caffe and Italian Market, which used to sell Riverside’s bagels on Saturdays. Gio’s is currently temporarily closed and will not resume Saturday bagel sales in wake of the closure. Riverside is now noted as “permanently closed” on Google.

Gio’s is located at 218 S. Main St. in Fountain Inn.

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A new Nothing Bundt Cakes held its grand opening in Taylors with a ribbon cutting Jan. 16.

The new location is the bakery’s third in the Upstate. The chain was founded in 1997. Although it is not South Carolina-based or founded, Clemson University football coach Dabo Swinney once helped the then-fledgling business in its first expansion during his days as a real estate agent.

Nothing Bundt Cakes is located at 5314 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors.

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Planned and postponed events to look forward to:

• Downtown Greenville favorite Sum Bar will host its second anniversary party, jointly celebrating Lunar New Year on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and will include lion dancers, food, lantern crafts and drinks from local vendors. Sum Bar is located at 307 E. Washington St.
• The People’s Tap will host its two-year anniversary party Feb. 3. It was postponed due to the winter weather on Jan. 10.
• Everyone loves when great minds join forces. Potluck GVL and SOL GVL will collaborate on a five-course dinner Feb. 3 at Sum Bar. Drink pairings are available. Tickets can be purchased on Resy.

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Koenigsberg has been with the trailside cafe and grocery since 2023. She serves as kitchen general manager.

Each year, a handful of chefs across the state are selected to serve as chef ambassadors. Gov. Henry McMaster announced this year’s selections on Jan. 13.

Also selected were Darren Smith, owner and executive chef of Rivertown Bistro and Bonfire in Conway, and Shuai Wang, chef and owner of Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ in Charleston.

The program is a combined effort by the state’s Department of Agriculture and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism but the ambassadors are appointed by the governor. The program was launched in 2014. The chefs will attend food festivals and others events in their year as ambassadors.

Mike Sibert, owner of White Wine & Butter in Greer, was the Upstate’s chef ambassador in 2024.

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Upstate South Carolina remains under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

Between 1 and 3 inches of wintry mix was expected to fall Jan. 10. Chances of snow and sleet continue through early morning on Jan. 11.

Heavy accumulation is not expected south of the mountains, but freezing temperatures could create hazardous road conditions. Accumulating ice could also bring down trees and limbs, leading to the possibility of power outages.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the winter weather moving across the state. The executive order issued Friday supports the state’s ongoing response efforts to the snow, sleet and ice predicted to impact many areas in South Carolina.

Publix changes hours

Publix Super Markets in the Upstate will close on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. and will reopen pending weather conditions at 8 a.m. Jan. 11.

Schedule changes and cancellations

Greenville County Schools shifted to eLearning on Friday, with all activities canceled and facilities closed.

The city of Greenville and Greenville County offices are closed Friday. Greenville Municipal Court sessions for Friday have been canceled.

Greenlink will end services at 12:30 p.m. on Friday due to the winter weather. The last bus will depart from the transit center at 11:30 a.m. There will also be no bus services on Saturday.

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits rescheduled both weekend games. The Jan. 10 game will be made up on April 13, and the Jan. 11 game will be played Feb. 15.

Several Prisma Health locations have altered their schedule Friday due to the weather. All AnMed practices will remain open until noon and any closures will be shared later today.

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Officially, it began Jan. 9 and runs through Jan. 19. For those who may not know, Restaurant Week occurs in Greenville twice a year in January and August, and it’s a popular event in many cities throughout the state and country.

The week offers an opportunity for guests to sample an eatery’s offerings through a price fixed menu. In exchange, the deal helps restaurants get through seasonal lulls in business.

Here’s a list of Greenville area restaurants currently participating:

• Abanico Tapas Bar
• Bohemian Bull
• CAMP
• Cantina 76
• Carolina Ale House — downtown and Woodruff Road locations
• City Club of Greenville
• CityRange Steakhouse Grill
• Coral
• Craft 670 Bar at Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center
• Crust & Craft
• Curean
• Fork and Plough
• Halls Chophouse
• HeyDay Sandwiches and Cocktails
• Indaco
• Ink N Ivy
• Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
• Ji-roz
• Jianna
• Juniper
• Keipi
• Kitchen Sync
• Larkin’s at Camperdown
• LaRue Fine Chocolate
• Nic & Norman’s Greenville
• Nose Dive
• O-Ku – Greenville
• Paloma
• Passerelle Bistro
• Patterson Kitchen + Bar
• Persis Biryani Indian Grill
• Restaurant 17 at Hotel Domestique
• Rick Erwin’s – Clemson Grille, Eastside, Greer and West End Grille locations
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House — both Greenville locations
• Scoundrel
• Soby’s New South Cuisine
• Sushi Go
• Tavola Italian
• The Cook’s Station
• The Lazy Goat
• The Melting Pot
• The Ottaray Raw Bar & Taphouse
• The Vista
• Topsoil Kitchen & Market
• Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
• UP on the Roof
• Urban Wren
• White Wine & Butter
• Willy Taco – Boiling Springs and Greenville locations

Visit restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com/city/greenville to see what each restaurant is offering.

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Downtown Greenville’s Curean has a new resident chef, Michael Izzard. With a background in the world of Michelin stars and keys, he has been making a name for himself about town. Izzard has been hosting pop-ups in the area for the last year or so, dropping in on local hotspots like Curean, Sum Bar, Urban Wren and The Rabbit Hole.

Izzard was born in the Philippines, growing up partially in the islands and partially in Arizona. In his early 20s, he shifted between Europe and Morocco before settling in Northern California, where he really got his start in places such as Acquerello and The Harbor House. He made his way to the Upstate early on in 2024 to be closer to his parents.

Izzard’s LolaCeli cuisine will be available at Curean every first and third Tuesday of the month. Curean is located at 732A S. Main St.

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Swamp Rabbit Cafe is now serving noodles … sometimes.

Each Tuesday in January, the cafe will serve dishes using noodles from local vendor Naked Pasta. The lineup is as follows:

• Jan. 14: Chicken alfredo pasta
• Jan. 21: Kale pesto pasta
• Jan. 28: Lasagna (vegan option available)

Unfortunately, we missed the Jan. 7 ramen offering. But for those who tried it, just know we’re jealous.

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery is at 205 Cedar Lane Road in Greenville.

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A local mother and volunteer was named the 2024 American Heart Association Upstate SC 2024 Leaders of Impact winner.

Twelve years ago, Potts’ son Cooper was diagnosed at birth with total anomalous pulmonary venous return. He had open-heart surgery at 2 weeks old. Although he was born in Greenville, the heart condition led the family to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston just after he was born.

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On Jan. 7, the Laurens Road restaurant announced the expansion comes with a new chef – Ted Prater.

Prater has a long background in the culinary world with a portfolio that has led him from dive bars to fine dining. Notably, he helmed back of the house operations in Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden in Austin, Texas for 12 years. Locally, he was most recently the program director and adjunct culinary instructor at the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas at Greenville Technical College.

In addition to leading culinary operations at the restaurant’s flagship location, Prater will assist in guiding the expansion.

“Our goal is to transition from a really good restaurant into a great company,” said Kitchen Sync managing partner and co-owner Kevin Feeny. “To do that we need to continue to recruit, hire and retain great people in an increasingly competitive and volatile industry environment. Ted is a fabulous mentor and has a long history of successfully helping employees become their best selves.”

Kitchen Sync is located at 1609 Laurens Road in Greenville, with its second location expected to open sometime early this year at 2420 Hudson Road in the Brushy Creek Shopping Center in Eastside Greenville. The new location is currently hiring back of the house positions. Those interested should apply at kitchensyncgreenville.com/jobs.

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Laurens Road development modification

McMillan Pazdan Smith will bring an application for a planned development modification at 1200 Laurens Road. According to the application, the site will be altered to a mixed-use development known as The Alliance Project made up entirely of affordable housing for those earning at or below 70% of the area median income. The affordability will average 60% AMI for 30 years.

Currently, the site is home to the Laurens Road Church of God.

The site is 3.6 acres and plans call for two four-story, multi-family buildings totalling 100 residential units.

The application states that Building A includes 18,000 square feet per floor. The ground floor includes 4,200 square feet of commercial space and 5,100 square feet for amenities and a leasing office, with the rest of the building for residential. Building B, will total 16,500 square feet on each floor and will be entirely residential.

Pine Street development

The commission will be asked to approve rezoning of 0.115 acres at 101 Pine St. near Unity Park from an RH-D, House D District, to RN-A, Neighborhood A District. The application was submitted by local nonprofit Beyond Housing SC.

The application overviews a plan for senior housing that aligns with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. As a result, monthly rent would not exceed 30% of a resident’s total income.

Other matters of note

• The city’s accommodations tax utilization plan will get it’s first review Jan. 7 when the commission reviews the housing impact analysis. If approved, it will go before City Council Jan. 13.
• The commission will also hear updates to the city’s development code following its 18-month review.

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Approved: Laurens Road development modification

McMillan Pazdan Smith brought an application for a planned development modification at 1200 Laurens Road, currently home to the Laurens Road Church of God.

The site is 3.6 acres and plans call for two multi-family buildings totaling 100 residential units and standing four stories high.

As noted in the application, the site will be altered to accommodate affordable housing and function as a mixed-use development known as The Alliance Project. It will be made up entirely of residences for those earning at or below 70% of the area median income (AMI). The affordability will average 60% AMI for 30 years.

The commission recommended approval of the changes unanimously. It is scheduled for a first reading at Greenville City Council’s Jan. 27 meeting.

The application states that the first building (Building A) includes 18,000 square feet per floor. The ground floor includes just over 4,000 square feet of commercial space and about 5,000 square feet for amenities. The rest of the building for residential. Building B, will be entirely residential and total 16,500 square feet per floor.

RELATED: Two affordable housing updates go before Greenville Planning Commission

Approved: Pine Street development

A secondary affordable housing project went before the commission brought by local nonprofit Beyond Housing SC. The nonprofit brought an application for rezoning of 0.115 acres at 101 Pine St. near Unity Park from an RH-D, House D District, to RN-A, Neighborhood A District.

This project focuses primarily on senior housing and functions in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The commission approved the application unanimously. As a result of the application’s alignment with HUD, monthly rent for each unit would not exceed 30% of its tenant’s total income.

Approved: Development code updates

It has been 18 months since the city’s new development code was passed, necessitating a planned review. Several proposed updates aim to be more conducive to Greenville’s continued economic growth.

Proposed updates to the code are intended to reduce development requirements for new businesses. The predominant issue highlighted in the review is Article 19, which focuses on the city’s change of use standards. This matter refers to the up-fitting of a building from one use to another.

The proposed amendments split change of use standards into ‘major’ and ‘minor’ change of use requirements, with minor changes of use requiring equal or lesser changes for a space to accommodate its new occupants and major changes requiring more high intensity alterations.

Other updates include:

• A name change for the Historic Preservation Board to Historic Review Board
• Building break requirement updates to accommodate smaller buildings
• Height measurement clarifications
• Relief language for street-facing entryway requirements with regard to buildings like schools or medical facilities that do not have use for multiple ingresses
• A scale back on the waiting period for the demolition of historic structures from 90 days to 45 days. The waiting period allows for the public to recover historic elements from a building before demolition or the sale of a historic property.

The updates now go to City Council for approval.

Approved: Accommodation tax utilization plan

The city’s accommodation tax utilization plan got its first review, which focused on the plan’s housing impact analysis. The analysis must be provided to City Council for approval.

Utilization of accommodations tax arises from Act 57, signed by Gov. Henry McMaster in 2023. The bill allows local government to use accommodations tax to fund middle income housing, defined as households earning 30% to 120% of the area’s median income.

The analysis takes into account details including:

• Median home value
• Average home value
• Income required for families to not feel cost-burdened by home values
• Hospitality industry worker income
• Cost burden on renters versus homeowners
• Land and constructions costs
• Impediments to workforce housing

The commission unanimously approved the plan and it is set to go before City Council Jan. 13.

Rezonings and other matters of note:

• Rezoning of 0.271 acres located at 702 E. Washington St. in the Pettrigru Street Historic District from RNX-C, Neighborhood Flex C District, to MX-3, Mixed Use 3 District. Its applicants hoped to establish a noncompliant short-term rental that city staff believed was incongruous with the city’s comprehensive plan. Since staff recommended denial, planning commission was required to approve with a two-thirds majority. Siding with the city, the commission unanimously recommended denial.
• Rezoning and annexation into the city of Greenville of 0.671 acres located at 12 Timberlake Drive near the intersection of East North Street and Pelham Road from R-M20, Multifamily residential district to an RH-B, House B District. Approved, unanimously. 
• Rezoning and annexation into the city of Greenville of 9.23 acres located at 2345 E. North St. near the corner of East North Street and North Pleasantburg Drive from a  C-2, Commercial district to BG, Business General District. Approved, unanimously. 

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Happy New Year, Greenville Journal readers!

Speaking of coffee expansions, West Greenville favorite The Village Grind now serves breakfast biscuits on the weekends. Guests can choose among chicken, sausage or egg biscuits each Saturday and Sunday. Biscuit sales continue until the shop sells out. Village Grind is located at 1258 Pendleton St. in the Village of West Greenville.

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Simpsonville’s Sweet Sippin’ now has food. The wine bar will serve small plates and charcuterie. Some items include:

• Edamame
• Spinach and artichoke dip
• Seasonal breaded and baked ravioli

Sweet Sippin’ has been open in the Golden Strip since 2017. It is located in 103 W. Curtis St. in downtown Simpsonville. It is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4:30 to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 2 to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m.

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Nearly $1 billion in new manufacturing projects

The year started off in February with EnerSys, a global manufacturer of energy-storage systems, announcing an investment of $500 million that will create 500 new jobs with a lithium-ion battery production facility in Greenville County.

The new 500,000-square-foot facility will be located on 140 acres in the Augusta Grove Business Park off Bracken Road in the southern part of the county.

According to the company, the new facility will be its second in South Carolina and will focus on producing lithium-ion cells for commercial, industrial and defense applications.

Another $400 million set of investment announcements came in December with a pair of expansions by Magna International to its operations in Piedmont totaling $194 million and expected to create about 200 new jobs.

Another $216 million announcement involved an as-yet-unnamed company for a new motor vehicle production facility, also in Piedmont, that is expected to create more than 700 new jobs.

Read more business news on UpstateBusinessJournal.com

Phase 2 of County Square redevelopment gets underway

The second phase of the $1 billion County Square project got underway early this year with demolition and infrastructure work.

Demolition of the old Greenville County administrative building was followed by site work, which involved reconfiguring University Ridge and infrastructure improvements.

Once complete, the project will involve about a dozen new mixed-use buildings incorporating residential, office, hotel, food and beverage, and other retail uses.

Clemson college of veterinary medicine breaks ground

The state’s first college of veterinary medicine moved firmly from the drawing board to reality with the November groundbreaking of the Clemson University Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Clemson’s board of trustees approved plans for the college in 2023 and hired the college’s first dean, Steven Marks.

The curriculum for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program was approved this year, and the college continues to hire faculty and seek accreditation for the program through the American Veterinary Medical Association. The inaugural class of 80 students is expected to enroll in 2026.

Liquor liability insurance squeezes food and beverage industry

Skyrocketing costs for liquor liability insurance continued to put stress on the state’s $22 billion food and beverage industry this year and reform hopes were dashed when the General Assembly adjourned without taking action on the issue.

The issue has yet to capture widespread public concern and was overshadowed by other issues leading up to November’s general election. Industry leaders are organizing to make the matter a priority in the coming legislative session.

BMW, Michelin celebrate major milestones

Two of the state’s most significant corporate citizens celebrated major milestones. BMW Manufacturing celebrated its 30th anniversary in the Palmetto State in June, and Michelin North America celebrated its 50th anniversary in September.

Over several decades the two companies have had a profound impact on the state’s economy and helped supercharge South Carolina’s drive to become a manufacturing powerhouse.

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For local businesses specializing in food and drink, 2024 was a year of openings, closings and changes.

Skyrocketing liability insurance continued to plague the city’s food and beverage industry, leading to closures throughout the year. Some of those included Blind Horse Saloon and The Velo Fellow.

The long-awaited opening of BridgeWay Station occurred in the spring, bringing with it BridgeWay Brewing Co., Tavola Italian and more. The Mauldin development is also home to a food hall which opened in April and an extension of the Stella’s brand, Rôtie by Stella’s.

Local chefs and restaurateurs celebrated notable achievements. Jianna chef Michael Kramer launched his cookbook, “Jianna,” in September. Comal 864’s Dayna Lee-Márquez appeared on the Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay” in May.

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Steven Musolf, Oak & Honey: Chicken cacciatore

“One dish always stood out to me because of the way it sounded. As a 10 year old, just saying it sounded like I was eating something extravagant, luxurious and important: Chicken cacciatore,” said Steven Musolf of Oak & Honey. “It was quite the opposite of what it sounded like, but its rustic flavors and preparation was unforgettable. Chicken is simply braised with tomatoes, onions, garlic, herbs and peppers.”

Musolf was a child of the 1970s and ’80s. His mother did not inspire him to choose cooking as a career but did nurture a passion for gastronomy through chefs such as Jacques Pépin and Julia Child.

“Little did I know that (by) exposing me to those cooking shows from the ’80s, my mother was introducing me to the golden age of gastronomy,” he said. “I will always have memories of Jacques, Julia and my mom. I’ll take that over inspiration any day.”

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Aquila Kentish, The Tasti Plate: Sweet potato pie

“My grandmother, she used to cook and bake a lot for family and church functions and things like that,” said Aquila Kentish of Greenville pop-up eatery  The Tasti Plate. “So oftentimes, one of the things I remember making a lot was the sweet potato pie, and that was also my favorite dessert.”

Kentish said her grandmother’s sweet potato pie had a smooth, velvet-like texture with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.

“When it all bakes together [with] the butter and sugar, it just gives a kind of caramelized taste,” she said. “That caramelized goodness was, I think, one of the signatures of my grandmother’s pie because it tasted like it had caramel in it, but it did not.”

Seeing the reactions of family members or members of the church inspired Kentish to cook. It wasn’t just about making food but making memorable, tasty food.

RELATED: Tasti fusion, new sushi and Greek sweets: Weekly Dish

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Nico Abello, Table 301: Poulet ‘cocotte grand-mere’

Nico Abello of Table 301 is a native of France and with that comes a dish you may not have heard of: poulet cocotte grand-mere. The meal is traditional and common in French households. Abello said it is easy for kids to eat given its agreeable flavors.

Poulet cocotte grand-mere is a roast chicken with garnishes of potato, onion, bacon, lardon and mushrooms. Abello described it as “flavorful, roasted but savory and umami.” The chicken is cleaned and stuffed with fresh thyme, garlic and maybe rosemary and old bread, then massaged with butter, tied with twine and roasted. If you can, he recommended getting the butter between the chicken and its skin for a crispier texture.

Interestingly, Abello said he learned how to make this dish both at home and in culinary school, but these days he uses his mom’s recipe.

“This dish for me … I don’t know,” he paused. “It just makes me so happy to think about it.”

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Jacque Metras, The Lazy Goat: Grandma’s scratch baking

“My grandma, Karen Metras, had a huge impact on my love of food,” said Jacque Metras of The Lazy Goat. “She made everything from scratch, I was always in awe of how she prepared something special out of literally nothing. As a child I would peer into her bare cupboard and see flour and sugar. In her refrigerator there was never much either. She had a few staples, along with a tub of lard.”

Metras recalled picking berries for pie fillings or jam during the spring, and remembered the holidays with her grandmother making cookies and other baked goods.

“Grandma made Christmas truly magical. Using an office envelope, she would decorate her gingerbread men and sugar cookies with almond icing,” she said. “On Christmas morning, a perfectly iced cinnamon roll, topped with a maraschino cherry, would sit at everyone’s place at the table. Sadly, but strangely fitting, my grandmother passed away Dec. 25, 2020. She had a wonderful way of making everyone around the holidays feel special, taking something simple and making it truly special.”

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Jason Donnelly, Mill City Kitchen and Mill City Wine: DIY

Sometimes, inspiration works in the opposite direction.

Jason Donnelly, who recently opened dual eatery concepts Mill City Kitchen and Mill City Wine along with business partner John Shepherd, has been a chef for nearly three decades.

Donnelly began cooking because he decided the only way to get the job done properly was to do it himself. While he was growing up, his mom made barbecue chicken by grilling the chicken then roasting it with wine, carbonated beverages and barbecue sauce.

“She’d cover it and bake it for like three hours until it just fell off the bone and everything just tasted burnt,” he said. “But she loved it.

“Finally, I said to her one day […] ‘I can’t eat it. I’m just going to cook something myself.’ And that was the beginning of me learning how to cook breakfast.”

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Gianna Smutzki, Hotel Hartness: Cheese quesadillas

Gianna Smutzki of Hotel Hartness was a picky eater as a child. Raised by a single mom and her grandparents, she was surrounded by great cooks.

But her own journey began by just helping a hungry friend.

“She would come over and just be hungry, and I would just start cooking random things,” Smutzki said. “The biggest thing when I was younger that really got me into cooking (was when) I was finally old enough where my mom trusted me to use the stove was cheese quesadillas.”

She gained confidence from those quesadillas, and her skills grew.

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Now it’s time to plan the party, put on the sequined dresses and jackets, pull out the peacoats, and call the babysitter.

If you don’t have New Year’s Eve plans yet, here are some events going on around town.

• Juniper’s NYE at the AC in the Camperdown: Juniper’s event will begin at 8:30 or 9 p.m., depending on the ticket purchased. Each ticket comes with access to an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and access to four entertainers. Tickets can be purchased at junipernye.com.
• Fireforge ’60s Mod New Year’s Eve Party on West Washington Street in downtown Greenville: Fireforge Crafted Beer will host a party 1960s-themed party including a welcome drink, hors d’oeuvres and a DJ. The event will take place from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. culminating with a toast. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.com.
• New Years Eve party at Group Therapy: This one is a little more low key, offering the arcade’s games with a toast at midnight. There is no cover fee and pub specials will be available throughout the night. Group Therapy is located in Camperdown Plaza in downtown Greenville.
• For those who don’t want to stay out all night: Village of West Greenville favorite The Anchorage is offering a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner prepared by chef Steve Zurkey for $95. A wine pairing will be available for an additional fee. Tickets can be purchased at theanchoragerestaurant.com/newyearseve.
• Grab your corsages: Taylors bar-arcade Pinky’s Revenge will host a Pretty in Pink Revenge ’80s Prom Night. A ticket includes unlimited games, a champagne toast at midnight and music by local band Randomonium. Pinky’s is located in Taylors Mill. Tickets can be purchased at pinkysrevenge.com.
• The Pint Station in Easley is hosting a ’90s house party. No ticket is required; just come ready to party like it’s 1999.

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Maverick Biscuit, with locations on Wade Hampton Boulevard in Taylors and North Main Street in Mauldin, opened a third location in Cherrydale. The restaurant is known for its scratch-made biscuits and Southern offerings like fried green tomatoes.

Owners Charles Sutter and brothers Sergio and Rico Briceño opened Conner Flynn’s Public House with former Mauldin community development director Van Broad in November 2023. The pub serves hearty items like shepherd’s pie and bangers and mash, making the team comfort food pros.

Maverick Biscuit Cherrydale is located at 2537 N. Pleasantburg Drive near the UPS store.

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Come 2025, the Plaza One 89 apartments in Clemson will welcome El Paso Tacos & Tequila. El Paso is a Tex-Mex restaurant with locations in Louisiana, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. The Plaza One 89 apartments are located at 189 Old Greenville Highway in Clemson.

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First reading: Resolution to accept parks

City Council unanimously approved first reading of a resolution to transfer three county parks to city ownership.

Greenville County proposed a transfer of Trailblazer Park, Poinsett Park and Gateway Park to the city of Travelers Rest at no cost.

The transfer includes an agreement between the city and county for the first two years of park maintenance to ensure a smooth transition. Poinsett Park will also require a vote of annexation in January.

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