Q: Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack Rallies to Support Ukraine

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack (https://rockyshotchickenshack.com/) will be donating 10% of sales from all three of their locations on Wednesday, March 23 to Asheville City Center to help fund their rescue mission to remove orphans from the battle zones in Ukraine. Rocky’s South Asheville location (3749 Sweeten Creek Rd., Arden, NC 28704), West Asheville location (1455 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806) and Greenville location (420 Laurens Rd., Greenville, SC 29607) will be open 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Guests can spread the word by sharing their meal or the attached flyer on social media, tagging @rockyshotchickenshack and using hashtag #StandWithUkraine.

Q: Restaurant Week Heats Up the Greenville Dining Scene

Greenville – More than thirty restaurants are rolling out special menus this week for Restaurant Week Greenville. The much anticipated 11-day food fest is a great opportunity to experience the best of Greenville’s dining scene. Special Restaurant Week offers and deals allow diners to try out new restaurants and revisit their tried and true favorites. Greenville Restaurant Week is a part of statewide Restaurant Week South Carolina which kicks off January 11 and runs through the 21 with restaurants participating during lunch and/or dinner in the following cities: Beaufort, Charleston Columbia, Florence, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill, Spartanburg and Greenville. The newly designed website (RestaurantWeekSouthCarolina.com) allows users to search participating restaurants by city, neighborhood, cuisine and type of restaurant including casual dining, gluten-free or pet friendly. Restaurant Week Greenville is an extension of Restaurant Week South Carolina; a campaign run by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. The popular annual restaurant event is a win-win for the local economy and diners. It gives restaurants a boost during a typically slower time of the year, and gives diners the chance to try out new places at special price points. Participating restaurants and their menus can be found at RestaurantWeekSouthCarolina.com/city/Greenville. Seats fill quickly during Restaurant Week, so reservations are recommended at establishments that accept them. Release

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Savor Charlotte, NC in Greenville, SC - Nov 10th

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An Epicurean Adventure: ‘Savor Charlotte’ Comes to Greenville, SC on Nov 10th
A creative haven for foodies in the Southeast, the Queen City encourages zealous pursuit of new flavors in Southern cooking and beyond. In celebration of Charlotte’s ever-evolving food and beverage landscape, eight of the city’s most buzzed-about chefs and mixologists will come together for a one-night-only culinary experience in Greenville, South Carolina on November 10, 2022.
In partnership with euphoria Greenville food festival and The Local Palate, the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) is bringing the Savor Charlotte event to four local Greenville restaurants: CAMP, Jianna, The Lazy Goat and Oak Hill Café & Farm. The exclusively curated menus will showcase why Charlotte is a must-visit destination for foodies and cocktail enthusiasts alike.
“Charlotte&#8217;s culinary community represents an incredibly diverse and dynamic group of passionate individuals,” said Tom Murray, Chief Executive Officer at the CRVA. “In Charlotte, food service makes up more than 70% of all leisure & hospitality jobs and 25% of visitor spending is attributed to food & beverage. We are excited to showcase the talented chefs and mixologists bringing Charlotte’s unique flavors to Greenville, giving us a platform to inspire a trip to the Queen City and experience our culinary community firsthand.”
The pairing of four of Greenville’s top restaurants with Charlotte chefs and mixologists offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for diners to get a taste of the culinary artistry of both destinations through a unique epicurean experience.
The chef, mixologist and restaurant collaborations include:
CAMP – Chef Alex Verica of PARA and mixologist Justin Hazelton of Leah & Louise
Jianna – Chef Bruce Moffett of Moffett Restaurant Group and mixologist Russ Johnson of The Public House
The Lazy Goat – Chef Shai Fargian of YAFO Kitchen and mixologist Colleen Hughes of Supperland
Oak Hill Café & Farm – Chef Christa Csoka of The Artisan’s Palate and mixologist Yoshi Mejia of Super Yosh Cocktails
The ‘Savor Charlotte’ Greenville adventure is easy to experience. Those interested in a taste of Charlotte can reserve a table directly at one of the four participating restaurants. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged, as space is limited.
As part of the exclusive event in Greenville, restaurant patrons who dine at one of the four restaurants on November 10, 2022 will have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a Charlotte Westin hotel stay and a pair of Charlotte Brew Badge passes.
Charlotte is a city of culinary opportunity with many young, innovative chefs graduating from local culinary school Johnson & Wales University. From James Beard Award nominees and creative mixologists to well-established restauranters and international chefs, the city’s success in food & beverage is a testament to the creativity and passion of all who make up the collaborative community.
For more information about the participating chefs and mixologists, and to make reservations for November 10, 2022, click here.
About the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA) works to deliver experiences that uniquely enrich the lives of our visitors and residents. Through leadership in destination development, marketing and venue management expertise, the CRVA leads efforts to maximize the region’s economic potential through visitor spending, creating jobs and opportunities for the community. Brands supported by the CRVA include the Charlotte Convention Center, Spectrum Center, Bojangles’ Entertainment Complex, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte Regional Film Commission and Visit Charlotte in conjunction with the region’s destination marketing brand. For more information, visit charlottesgotalot.com.

Question 2

Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack Rallies to Support Ukraine

Accepted Answer

Rocky&#8217;s Hot Chicken Shack (https://rockyshotchickenshack.com/) will be donating 10% of sales from all three of their locations on Wednesday, March 23 to Asheville City Center to help fund their rescue mission to remove orphans from the battle zones in Ukraine.
Rocky&#8217;s South Asheville location (3749 Sweeten Creek Rd., Arden, NC 28704), West Asheville location (1455 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28806) and Greenville location (420 Laurens Rd., Greenville, SC 29607) will be open 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Guests can spread the word by sharing their meal or the attached flyer on social media, tagging @rockyshotchickenshack and using hashtag #StandWithUkraine.

Question 3

Restaurant Week Heats Up the Greenville Dining Scene

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Greenville &#8211; More than thirty restaurants are rolling out special menus this week for Restaurant Week Greenville. The much anticipated 11-day food fest is a great opportunity to experience the best of Greenville’s dining scene. Special Restaurant Week offers and deals allow diners to try out new restaurants and revisit their tried and true favorites.
Greenville Restaurant Week is a part of statewide Restaurant Week South Carolina which kicks off January 11 and runs through the 21 with restaurants participating during lunch and/or dinner in the following cities: Beaufort, Charleston Columbia, Florence, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Rock Hill, Spartanburg and Greenville.
The newly designed website (RestaurantWeekSouthCarolina.com) allows users to search participating restaurants by city, neighborhood, cuisine and type of restaurant including casual dining, gluten-free or pet friendly.
Restaurant Week Greenville is an extension of Restaurant Week South Carolina; a campaign run by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. The popular annual restaurant event is a win-win for the local economy and diners. It gives restaurants a boost during a typically slower time of the year, and gives diners the chance to try out new places at special price points.
Participating restaurants and their menus can be found at RestaurantWeekSouthCarolina.com/city/Greenville. Seats fill quickly during Restaurant Week, so reservations are recommended at establishments that accept them.
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Question 4

New Seafood restaurant preps for Grand Opening in downtown Greenville

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Greenville &#8211; Seafood is the theme with a focus on Asian-Cajun flavors and spices at Wu’s Cajun Sea Food, a new restaurant in downtown Greenville. The restaurants grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday, January 10th at 11 AM and will be located at 116 N. Main Street.
The eatery, owned by Britton McCorkle of Bottle Cap Group will have influences from Executive Chef Troy Gagliardo, and Director of Beverage Creativity, Andrew Izrael.
Chef Troy is a self-taught chef that has parlayed his years of kitchen experience into many other culinary ventures. Including a proprietary spice line, cookbooks, commercials, and live appearances each week on Charlotte’s morning show WCCB “Troy’s Everyday Eats”.
Andrew Izrael works with the creation, implementation, quality control and training for all 16 of Bottle Cap Groups bar programs with prior experience with Charlotte’s largest bar programs such as Chef Rocco Whalen’s Fahrenheit and Bottle Cap’s Ink N Ivy. His plan is to use the framework of classic cocktail culture, mixed with his childlike creativity to help overhaul the older concepts, structuralize the new ones and bring the company as a whole into the new future of beverage.
Owner Britton McCorkle looks forward to officially opening his restaurant’s historic doors. “It’s taken a lot of hard work to get this place cooking, and we’re excited to share this edgy restaurant and unique cuisine with the Greenville community,” he said. All three team members will be on hand for the grand opening this week.
Wu’s Cajun Sea Food will feature lunch, brunch, dinner including a full service bar and cocktail list. The restaurants hours are Sunday-Thursday 11 AM to 10 PM and Friday & Saturday from 11 AM to 11 PM.
Guests can enjoy a $35 menu option during the upcoming South Carolina Restaurant Week January 11th-January 21.
This is the second location under the Charlotte based restaurant management group, the Bottle Cap Group. The first Wu’s Cajun Sea Food opened in Charlotte in July of 2017.

Question 5

New Greenville, SC Tours, Classes, and Book Announced

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Greenville, SC &#8211; Exciting 10th Anniversary Announcements from John Nolan, owner of Greenville History Tours

New Tours
1. The Greenville Breakfast Tour | $39 pp; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-9:15 am. Guests will enjoy unique food and drinks at Famous Toastery, Biscuit Head, and LeGrand Bakery. This driving tour will be offered year-round.
2. The International Coffee Discovery Class | $45 pp, Saturdays 2:30-4:15 pm Guests will learn all about coffee from the places it’s grown to characteristics of bean varieties. You will see the roasting process first-hand and how to fashion your favorite cup. You’ll also taste a variety of world coffees from two brewing methods: Italian moka pot and French press.
Guests will take home freshly roasted beans of their choice. This course will be offered year-round.
3. Downtown Public Art & Architecture Tour | $20 pp; year-round, by appointment
This driving tour will take you to most of the 71 public works of art scattered throughout down town. You’ll learn about the artists, insights into the commision and meaning of each work, and see lots of interesting pictures of details, other works by these artists, and the artists themselves. You’ll even discover works that you didn’t even know about!
New Greenville Book
Lost Restaurants of Greenville | GHT owner John Nolan published A Guide to Historic
Greenville SC (History Press, 2008) and is now working on a book (Arcadia Press, fall, 2018) that captures the great nostalgic eateries of Greenville’s past, ranging from earlier times like Boston Lunch and Ye Olde Fireplace to more recent ones such as Bistro Europa and American Grocery.
New service
Shuttle Service | $100/hr., year round by appointment
Enjoy the convenience of a comfortable 15-passenger Ford Transit van with high roof, aisle seating, and a computer screen for optional viewing of historic Greenville photos.
For more information, contact:
John M. Nolan, Owner
Greenville History Tours
864.567.3940
greenvillehistorytours@gmail.com www.greenvillehistorytours.com @gvilletours
Complete list of services
West End historic walking tour | $12
South Main historic walking tour | $12
At the Chef’s Table culinary tour | $49
Greenville BBQ Trail tour | $39
Greenville Breakfast tour | $39
World Coffee Course | $45
Historic Neighborhood & Architecture tour: Northwest | $20
Downtown Driving Tour | $15 Shuttle Service | $100/hr.
Thematic Powerpoint lectures about Greenville | $100/hr
Customized culinary/history tours with various restaurants throughout Greenville
*All prices are per person unless otherwise stated; prices do not include tax or gratuity
Restaurant partners for customized tours
Roost • Kilwin’s Ice Cream • Dark Corner Distillery • Sip • Tupelo Honey Café • Southern Pressed Juicery • Luna Rosa Gelato • Poppington’s Popcorn • The Nose Dive • Soby’s New South Cuisine • Soby’s on the Side • Grill Marks • The Lazy Goat • Papi’s Tacos • Passerelle Bistro • Smoke on the Water • Mac’s Speed Shop • Stax Original • Pickwick Pharmacy & Soda Fountain • Mike & Jeff’s BBQ • Henry’s Smokehouse • Bucky’s BBQ • Ink n’ Ivy • 101 Espresso Bar • The Local Cue • Rick Erwin’s West End Grille • Nantucket Seafood Grille • Rick’s Deli, Le Petit Croissant
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