By Jan Scalisi , produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. There's a touch of Thailand in Spartanburg—and the number of locally owned restaurants that feature the well-known Thai staples of noodle dishes, spring rolls, delicious soups, curry, seafood, and spicy vegetables over rice might surprise a visitor to a mid-sized Southern town. These days, there are two thriving Asian cuisine restaurants w
By Brad Steinecke, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. Whenever I visit Walnut Grove Plantation, I like to take a few minutes to walk out into the field facing the house and close my eyes. I enjoy letting the 21st century fade away, focusing on the quiet breeze and imagining the familiar natural landscape of the post-industrial Upstate transformed into its former self—the hardscrabble front
[caption id="attachment_3903" align="aligncenter" width="736"] Cribb's Kitchen[/caption] Who doesn’t love happy hour? Whether it’s having a cocktail after slipping out of work early or grabbing a locally-brewed beer right after the clock strikes 5 p.m., happy hours can be the perfect way to unwind after a long day, or a good networking opportunity, moving work to a different, more causal scene. For more
By Brad Wright, produced in cooperation with the HubCity Writers Project. I’ve always heard that 9 out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year. It stands to reason, then, that any restaurant that survives into its sophomore year and beyond must offer superior food, atmosphere and service. It would take me more space than I’ve been allotted to extol the many wonderful eateries here in Spartanburg. Rather, I
By: Sasha Reyes Special to OneSpartanburg, Inc. Discover some of the best Spartanburg County has to offer on a short day trip that combines nature, culinary delights, and arts and culture; all at a pace that lets you savor each moment. Whether you're connecting with longtime friends, inviting club members or colleagues along, or enjoying a solo day of travel, this itinerary has curated some of Spartanburg's mo
By: Sasha Reyes Special to OneSpartanburg, Inc. In 2025, Minor League Baseball returned to Spartanburg as The Hub City Spartanburgers began play at Fifth Third Park. The newly-built ballpark (christened by a cross-town match-up between Wofford College and USC Upstate) is expected to be a catalyst for Downtown Spartanburg’s western edge, bringing the excitement and year-round programming you’d expect from Mino
