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.
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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...
The classic date night was always “dinner and a movie” but let’s face it, dining out can get expensive and Hollywood has long struggled to come up with fresh ideas to get people into theaters. Why not spice up...
There is no shortage of restaurants in the Greenville area but how does one determine which are the “best”? Is it the place with the longest lines or best Yelp reviews? Is it the brand new place that everyone...
At the rate Greenville is growing, it seems like a new restaurant opens up every 15 minutes. From casual fare to fine dining, in Downtown and surrounding communities, hot new spots are popping up all over the...
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...
Let’s face it – our entertainment is often a costly endeavor. Dinners, concerts, and shows can all get expensive in a hurry, making enjoying a day or evening out a pricey proposition. Fortunately, that does not...
