SpartanBorn&Raised

Clear Skies Cafe?

I Yeah! I mean...they just opened TWO new restaurants in the food court, and one even has an electronic billboard ad!

Hey, I just finished eating there now! I had the chicken plate (which includes hot links homemade sausage and pulled pork, plus a side and cornbread). Very good and I committed borderline gluttony XD

If only Harris-Teeter were considering a Spartanburg comeback...

My understanding is Starbucks between Hardee's/Walgreen's and Charlie's and a car wash at the former Rite Aid. They've also been working on the former Bi-Lo. Another grocery store (hoping a Lowe's Foods???)? Hopefully just a hold-up...very excited about this place!

I hate to admit, but I just realized this is the same group as the SBH restaurant on Pelham Road near I-85. I have heard great things!

I thought I saw an article where another restaurant was going in, but I haven't seen any more information on that since.

That's awesome! I'm guessing one would be more East and one more West but just my speculation

Restaurant/foodie news! Duncan is now home to Spartanburg County's newest Wingstop location and will soon get a Biscuitville location (one of the first in SC!). Greer will also get Biscuitville, and Duncan also recently added Tipsy Taco and Vida Taco (street tacos in the former Deno's). Game Day BBQ also now sells alcohol and is having trivia and other social events. Not a restaurant, but a convenience store called Swift Stop is locating at the Fairforest Road exit at Business I-85 (formerly BP/Fast Phil's). This looks to be an upgrade from the former and on par with QT, Spinx, 7Eleven and the newer Circle K stores possibly with more food options. Also, Four Points Spartanburg now has specialty coffee daily until 10am at Brew'd Awakenings (and Oak 1831 has recently updated their breakfast and dinner menus). Over in Inman, Southern Fuel Coffee and Eats has opened in front of Food Lion in the former Construction Zone Subs next to Verizon and Great Clips (Southern Fuel is also set to open a location in Boiling Springs next to M Fresh Asian Fusion and Cocobowlz). Landrum and Chesnee are going to be adding coffee shops (along with upcoming breweries Stubborn Mule and Outside Influence, respectively) - Landrum has Cardinal Coffee & Bistro coming soon with Mozza Roasters coffee and soon Hershey's ice cream (most probably on the ice cream). Chesnee will be adding Eagle's Nest Coffee and Creamery, probably in the former Ice Cream Barn (vendors unknown; Tiered Cake Studio is also looking into adding a coffee shop in Chesnee). Landrum (Campobello) also has a new Mexican restaurant - Mr. Juan's. It is in the former Big Glenn's Grill and Bronco. La Choza has opened at the former Junction/Quincy's at Hearon Circle; it is Central American cuisine (not Mexican as was previously thought by many) with a bar and pool tables. The Holiday Inn across from it will also soon open a restaurant called Toast 2 Toast, serving breakfast and dinner (opening date TBD/TBA). Pierre's has opened a new location in the former Corona on McCravy Drive (at Pinewood across from Wade's). Great soul food! The Monarch Cafe is also still being used for pop-up and private events as well as cooking classes. Nearby, the Mist and Smoke Lounge has opened on Whitney Road on the other side of 585 from the former Spaced Out/Quincy's. I have heard great things and happened to meet one of the staff while having car repair done! It seems to be a step up from the couple of places that were there before. LemonTree Thai Cuisine next to Walmart Neighborhood Market in Cedar Springs is crushing it, especially with their green curry and drunken noodles! Very exciting how both Spartanburg and our Upstate region are becoming a food lover's heaven and haven!

How do I get involved? You're with the City, correct?

I mean, yeah, but I'm also surprised it isn't Starbucks or even Bojangle's! Didn't think Zaxby's liked having that many locations so close together.

Charleston is an example and exception for sure.

I concur with that! Something else that recently dawned on me. Spartanburg needs more tall buildings (I know, the market needs to be there with more white-collar jobs coming). I'm realizing that a Downtown with more buildings around it feels more intimate, comforting to visit and ironically more inviting/welcoming. I'm not the only one who thinks this, am I? Albeit keep the streets and buildings tree-lined (not like Columbia, which I love for its walkability among other things but there is way too much exposed sky there).

Nice view of the skyline, too!

I have heard great things! Can't wait to check them out when they open.