Brett Barest is a freelance writer in Greenville, South Carolina that has watched the city grow from cow pastures and boarded up buildings to the tourist destination it has become today. He loves telling the stories of the people that have brought great food, drink, and live music to the city through a variety of local and regional publications.
Brett knows a lot about:
The beloved taco is a broadly defined delicacy as it comes in a seemingly endless variety of styles and flavors. From the basic meat and cheese in a tortilla to a laundry list of creative ingredients and flavors...
What is there not to love about Italian cuisine? Noodles that come in all shapes and sizes, sauces – both delicate and hearty, layers upon layers of melted cheeses, and the delicious flavor and aroma of garlic....
Brunch in Greenville has become a serious sport. With new shops, restaurants and attractions popping up like daffodils in spring, there's no shortage of a leisure scene, and at the forefront of that scene is...
It was not all that long ago when you could count all of the breweries in the Upstate on one hand and still have plenty of fingers left over. Thankfully, the nationwide craft beer craze has come to town and we now...
When you think about music towns in the Southeast, Asheville and Charleston are often brought up as places with great venues and thriving music scenes. Greenville, however, is quietly making a name for itself with...
The climate and natural beauty of the Upstate lend itself beautifully to a host of outdoor dining options. Whether it is views of the mountains, Falls Park, or the Downtown Greenville skyline, there are plenty of...
