Welcome to Off The Grid Greenville Archive, where you can delve into a treasure trove of past posts and rediscover the rich history of our content. Uncover a collection of articles, guides, and features, providing a glimpse into the Greenville area.
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Discover the essence of Upstate South Carolina's agricultural abundance at its local farm stores, where the region's bountiful produce comes to life.
Satisfy your sweet cravings with our latest guide to locally-owned bakeries, donut havens, chocolate shops, cold stuff, and even a few spots not quite off the grid. Please note that this guide only includes storefront businesses.
Discover some of the area's most beloved classic restaurants with our 2024 Best “Off The Grid-Worthy” Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina.
We’ve compiled an *EPIC* list, but certainly not exhaustive, of locally owned and operated restaurants that serve up great food sans the evil gluten.
Where you can find more than 50 locally-owned restaurants serving the best burgers in Greenville, South Carolina.
To support the many locally owned AANHPI restaurants in the Upstate, we’re sharing some of our favorites with you. Like, comment, and pass it on.
The 2023 Flushies, Off The Grid Greenville's Superlative Bathroom Awards
Greenville’s bathroom culture is becoming en vogue not only in the private home but spreading quickly to our public establishments.
An ongoing list of Black-Owned Food & Beverage businesses featured on Off The Grid Greenville.
We are thrilled to present 2023 Best Off The Grid-Worthy Restaurants. These come with our full endorsement and encouragement to visit, taste, and taste some more.
We’ve compiled and curated a list of locally-owned restaurants open on Monday to help you answer the question, “What’s for dinner?” We’ve even thrown in breakfast and lunch availability because sometimes Mondays require just a little more help than the other weekdays.
Many restaurants around here are either closed entirely or serve only brunch hours. But, the shocking good news is, that we did the research and now know that so many are open for Sunday lunch and dinner.
We bring you Snack Hacks, a list of our favorite spots to grab a quick, cheap, QUALITY bite in the Upstate. Check out these flavorful and slightly-filling snack hacks that will silence the growing rage in your cage.
Let’s give tribute to some of the best Off the Grid-worthy restaurants that continue to operate at a consistently high level of quality and customer service. You’ll see some classics here that are repeats year over year, and they're classic for a reason…
Welcome to Off The Grid Greenville’s toilet superlative awards. It’s that time again for local Greenville, SC bathrooms to shine in our annual tradition of flush-worthy silly awards. And yes, there will be trophies. 🏆
We’re more than visual storytellers. We’re advocates, marketers, consultants, and connectors.
Here’s what some of our favorite humans have to say about working with the Off The Grid team.
Our team has curated a delightful list of sweet and savory chilly bites that are sure to beat the heat.
From ice-cold oysters to refreshing gelato—and where to find them—we've got your cravings and body temperature covered.
Welcome to the 2024 Flushies, Off The Grid Greenville’s Bathroom Superlative Awards - where every flush tells a tale, and every bathroom is a star! 💫
Discover the essence of Upstate South Carolina's agricultural abundance at its local farm stores, where the region's bountiful produce comes to life.
Satisfy your sweet cravings with our latest guide to locally-owned bakeries, donut havens, chocolate shops, cold stuff, and even a few spots not quite off the grid. Please note that this guide only includes storefront businesses.
Discover some of the area's most beloved classic restaurants with our 2024 Best “Off The Grid-Worthy” Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina.
We’ve compiled an *EPIC* list, but certainly not exhaustive, of locally owned and operated restaurants that serve up great food sans the evil gluten.
Where you can find more than 50 locally-owned restaurants serving the best burgers in Greenville, South Carolina.
To support the many locally owned AANHPI restaurants in the Upstate, we’re sharing some of our favorites with you. Like, comment, and pass it on.
The 2023 Flushies, Off The Grid Greenville's Superlative Bathroom Awards
Greenville’s bathroom culture is becoming en vogue not only in the private home but spreading quickly to our public establishments.
An ongoing list of Black-Owned Food & Beverage businesses featured on Off The Grid Greenville.
We are thrilled to present 2023 Best Off The Grid-Worthy Restaurants. These come with our full endorsement and encouragement to visit, taste, and taste some more.
We’ve compiled and curated a list of locally-owned restaurants open on Monday to help you answer the question, “What’s for dinner?” We’ve even thrown in breakfast and lunch availability because sometimes Mondays require just a little more help than the other weekdays.
Many restaurants around here are either closed entirely or serve only brunch hours. But, the shocking good news is, that we did the research and now know that so many are open for Sunday lunch and dinner.
We bring you Snack Hacks, a list of our favorite spots to grab a quick, cheap, QUALITY bite in the Upstate. Check out these flavorful and slightly-filling snack hacks that will silence the growing rage in your cage.
Let’s give tribute to some of the best Off the Grid-worthy restaurants that continue to operate at a consistently high level of quality and customer service. You’ll see some classics here that are repeats year over year, and they're classic for a reason…
Welcome to Off The Grid Greenville’s toilet superlative awards. It’s that time again for local Greenville, SC bathrooms to shine in our annual tradition of flush-worthy silly awards. And yes, there will be trophies. 🏆
We’re more than visual storytellers. We’re advocates, marketers, consultants, and connectors.
Here’s what some of our favorite humans have to say about working with the Off The Grid team.
Our team has curated a delightful list of sweet and savory chilly bites that are sure to beat the heat.
From ice-cold oysters to refreshing gelato—and where to find them—we've got your cravings and body temperature covered.
EAT. DRINK. REPEAT.
Discover Greenville's best fish markets for fresh and flavorful seafood. Expertly sourced catches, friendly shopkeepers, and insider tips to prepare your seafood feast.
A middle school principal and the former executive chef for the Dallas Cowboys have teamed up to help underserved students. Their common ground? They're both pit masters of their own barbecue restaurants.
Impressed? So are we.
For this May the Fourth, we bring you a very loosely Star Wars-themed story: Boba Fête, in which we have a little fun with the name for boba aka bubble tea, give you some background on where it came from, help you figure out how in the heck to order it, and wherein the local universe to find it.
With spring comes plenty of rain, flowers, and pollen. While enjoying the new season, make sure you try these tasty, local options ranging from Greenville's first speakeasy pizza spot, Pizza Pacheggio (translated to Parking Lot Pizza) to the Green Market & Café, located within the newly opened Feed and Seed Co. at Judson Mill.
The Pickens Foodie makes the “Where do you want to go?” question much easier to answer when you’re in Clemson territory with this round-up of some of her favorite spots in The Pickens Foodie "Off The Grid" finds Part II.
Greg Brantley, owner of The Seafood Spot, set up shop with his wife and co-owner, Kenisha, two years ago in Greenville. The restaurant has grown into a MUST for seafood fanatics.
Let’s give tribute to some of the best Off the Grid-worthy restaurants that continue to operate at a consistently high level of quality and customer service. You’ll see some classics here that are repeats year over year, and they're classic for a reason – they've held the test of time, even despite seemingly insurmountable adversity. And we’re excited to welcome some new names to the list!
What makes a burger a burger anyway? We’ve gathered a list of local burgers that, like us, think outside of the box.
Gina Petti and Roberto Cortez infused their passion for food and culture into a deliciously thriving restaurant right here in the Upstate.
Whole strips of salty bacon and giant slices of ham cooking under fistfuls of decadent part-skim mozzarella cheese come together in a thick pie with a crispy, crunchy crust. Cue the Boiling Green, Ohio legend Myles Pizza.
“Hey babe, what’s for dinner?” Chances are you’ve found yourself and your significant other in a fight over this question more times than you’d like to admit. Check out these places in the Upstate that passed the test for both meat and plant-based eaters.
Most people think of Pickens and the Golden Corner as Clemson territory, but there’s much more going on there than football. Located within a 45-60-minute drive from Greenville, Pickens County has a growing “off the grid” food scene that deserves some attention. Thanks to our friend The Pickens Foodie for sharing her knowledge of an area that may be unfamiliar to many of us.
Yep, even in the south you can find the "real deal" when it comes to Vietnamese food. Mekong is just that.
While most of Greenville is still sleeping, the Namouz family is up early. Doing what? Baking 1000 pieces of fresh pita bread (daily!) and freshly preparing all of the delicacies we have come to expect and even crave.
For seventy years, Mac Smith's Country Store has been an upstate landmark on Lebanon Road just outside Pendleton.
Dora and Miguel Morales opened Pereira Bakery after moving to Greenville from New York eight years ago.
Food is a language we all know how to speak. OJ's Diner is remarkable because it has a power that pulls people and cultures together.
Fresh sushi meets traditional Japanese food at Greenville's top-rated Japanese restaurant, SUSHI GO. Learn more about owner Max Godo and his dedication to keeping culture at the forefront of his operation.
At the main entrance to the North Main Community, nestled behind popular Stone Avenue businesses lies a sweet little gem disguised as an average convenience store.
We asked, you delivered! Check out which local spots are serving up just a Little Pizza the Upstate’s Heart.
During the winter months, the cold and snow makes food scarce for the birds. They migrate south in order to survive, live, and find a home.
Inky’s came to life on June 2, 2015, by Bill Sickman along with his daughters Stacey Desrosiers and Jamie Niespodziani.
Meet Robin Greenfield of Greenfield’s Bagels and Deli. She's doing it the boiled way and we love it!
LIFESTYLE.
“It all started with a blog post I saw in 2009 about a little parking lot craft show in Chicago and thought, ‘Why don’t we have something like this?’
Pour a cup of holiday cheer, nestle into a cozy chair, and read on for some delicious, heart-and-belly-warming food tales from here and around the world.
Read on about the top seven Upstate disc golf courses to enjoy - with some very important tips!!!
Learn about where your food comes from! Greenville SC's Rabbit Crest Farms is run by a trio of passionate new farmers who left their old jobs behind when the world shut down.
Sarah DuBose knows what it’s like to be the new kid, the one who doesn’t quite feel at home. She created Sassafrass Flowers at Reedy River Farms…
One of the best parts about Greenville is that our community is filled with individuals, organizations, and nonprofits that love to give back and make Greenville even better. While there are dozens of kind-hearted examples, we’re highlighting those that focus on one of OTGG’s favorite way to spread the love—through food and drink.
We’ve dubbed them part of the unofficial Greenville’s Biggest Hearts Club.
It’s a pretty off the grid idea and unique combination owner Jay Desai dreamt up based on all of the things he loves about Greenville —and decided to put them all in one place for the community to enjoy. We’re excited to celebrate this new one-of-a-kind, Greenville-grown business as it plans a grand opening this spring.
Plant people are peace-seekers. who epitomize our values here at Off The Grid. This month we're highlighting two of Greenville’s plant stores – Savereign and Sun & Soil Plant Parlor.
Mother Nature’s Flex: Five Springtime Gardens You Don’t Want to Miss
There’s no better place to experience spring in its fullness than one of the many gardens in the list we’ve compiled below. Please enjoy learning something new, and use it to fuel your seasonal explorations.
Joe Hindman, the owner of the upscale hostel Modal, is a local business owner utilizing his brand as a platform for inclusivity, positive change, and community support.
Even wonder where to grab something tasty, unique and affordable? We’ve got your answers here with our first list of Snack Hacks that you can easily find in Greenville, SC. You just need to know where to go…
Mr. Rogers always said “Look for the helpers” as a way to cope during difficult times.
Well… 2020 has definitely proven to be quite the challenge! 😜
We are more than slightly overly caffeinated and full of sugar, spice, and everything nice, but we have finally narrowed down the dozens of locally made, autumn-inspired coffee specialty drinks to our favorite top 5, with two honorable mentions.
We believe there is nothing quite as beautiful and freeing as being surrounded by nature. And when times are hard, an easy trail might be all that’s needed to help clear your mind. Check out our list of easy hikes near Greenville, SC.
Don’t let your loved ones’ birthdays go unnoticed because of C****; make them feel extra special this year! Here’s a list of local places serving up some birthday sugar.
“We don’t need more celebrations of technology right now. That’s almost the status quo. What’s exciting are things that feel older, more personal, more hands-on,” said Wava Carpenter, curatorial director of the Design Miami fair, in a recent interview. Take a peek at some local favorites that offer complimentary gift wrapping.
As always.
This Thanksgiving we invite you to join us in supporting our local grocers and restauranteurs. Use this guide as a resource for taking something off your list while ordering a feast from one of GVL’s iconic businesses.
Five Magical Winter Hikes. Let nature help heal you. Get off the couch, grab a jacket and go outside to explore some of the magic in the Upstate, SC.
The Relationship Status-Inclusive Holiday
Whether you’re single or in a relationship or maybe not quite sure of your status this season, you can absolutely celebrate Galentine’s Day. Here are our recommendations for how to have the best Galentine’s Day in Greenville.
“While men dominate small business ventures women are on the rise,” says Clemson Associate Professor Amy Ingram. In South Carolina the number of businesses owned by women has doubled in the past two decades.
At Saigon Market, the Vietnamese New Year was ushered in with a feast and wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Dog.
We at OTGG are big fans of soup for whatever ails us – whether it’s physical, emotional, spiritual, or all of the above –
so here are some of our favorites to make at home or pick up around town that might just do the trick.
Looking to add some sparkle to your plate? Jump in and hitch a ride to Sparkle City with us as we find out what Spartanburg's extensive food scene is all about.
It’s time to bring back the Flushies (circa 2017) for another year of awards! Because what’s not to love about a good old fashioned bathroom superlative? Find out what our favorite
Meet Jeff Zaglin. Most folks know him as the fun loving, Greenville Native who owns Greenville's beloved Army Store.
“You know what’s hilarious? When I get called a ‘pot-head’ or a ‘burn-out’ because I founded Cannabis Forward…Lord, it cracks me up!” Emily McSherry
Welcome to the biennial tradition of Off The Grid Greenville toilet superlative awards where local Greenville, SC bathrooms win funny awards.
A Greenville classic. SWAD has catered to the needs of Samosa lovers in the Upstate for over 20+ years.
If you look carefully enough, you might find Snack Works, discreetly situated across the street from bustling Falls Park.
Greenville has it’s very own “most interesting man”. Meet David Roop, owner and founder of local salon He & Me.
Summer may be coming to a close, but you still have four more opportunities to visit some of the best fairs in the Upstate.
EVENTs.
The 2023 barbecue throwdown on April 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., promises more than 30 chefs and pitmasters paired up in teams that combine the best of the Upstate’s culinary talent with barbecue legends from Chicago, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Georgia and the Carolinas.
GET READY FOR SOME FUN…
Group Therapy will be provided by a team of three talented folks behind Big Air Trampoline Parks. Their mission is to inspire play through connection with others. Games, drinks, food, and more… Follow along through social media as this is a developing story.
This brunch was really about the extraordinary humans, helpers, small businesses, and creative souls we rally for every day. YOU are the reason we do what we do! Every brunch bite, clinking cocktail, henna-d hand, swag bag, and auctioned item was provided by our friends who epitomize Off The Grid values. This was our chance to shine a bright light on them while also giving a big ol’ brunchy hug to the locals in our favorite city.
This biannual, one-of-a-kind festival tucked away in rural Greer on the Skunk Farm is unique to the Upstate,
and we’re here to tell you all of the reasons you should love it as much as we do.
The Pickens County Flea Market AND Pickens Bargain Exchange Flea Market have been a staple in the Pickens community for almost 35 years.
Earn your Sparkle Badge! Here’s a great list of ‘things to do’ for day in Spartanburg, SC.
Welcome to the 2024 Flushies, Off The Grid Greenville’s Bathroom Superlative Awards - where every flush tells a tale, and every bathroom is a star! 💫