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Whether they’re checking out the newest restaurants or enjoying a stay at a bed-and-breakfast, contributing writers share their unique insight and stories from exploring the Palmetto State.
Inspired by classic Italian cuisine, pastas at Jianna's are hand-rolled daily.
This region is home to a foodie's feast of must-try restaurants. Start at Topsoil Kitchen & Market in Travelers Rest, where James Beard-nominated chef Adam Cooke crafts his prix fixe menu with fresh ingredients from the restaurant's nearby 16-acre farm.
Tiffany-blue metal chairs and distressed wood tables — the inviting Coyote Coffee Cafe in Pickens will make you want to stay awhile. Go on, order a Howlin’ Scramble Bowl … and then a Spring Chicken Flatbread … and then a specialty drink, maybe the Snoodleberry smoothie.
The Smokin’ Pig is known for its ribs, pulled pork and brisket—but don’t forget the sides.
The 40-foot bar with seating inside or out is the signature of Jianna, a modern Italian open-kitchen concept in downtown Greenville. From housemade pastas to just-shucked oysters, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
With four locations, The Smokin’ Pig is a stone’s throw from just about anywhere in The Upcountry. Each has its own vibe, whether you’re tailgating or just passing through. Dine on ribs, pulled pork, brisket, chopped chicken, BBQ hot dogs, and don’t forget the sides, from jalapeño cheese grits to sweet potato crunch (not technically dessert, but it might as well be).
Serving Up the Classics
Family recipes are at the heart of the meat-and-three menu at Wade’s Restaurant.
Family recipes are at the heart of the meat-and-three menu at Wade’s Restaurant in Spartanburg, which received a 2024 James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award. Every day, Wade’s serves:
Whether they’re checking out the newest restaurants or enjoying a stay at a bed-and-breakfast, contributing writers share their unique insight and stories from exploring the Palmetto State.
