A Very OTGG Thanksgiving
A Very OTGG Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving we invite you to join us in supporting our local grocers and restauranteurs. There’s a time and a place for moderation, and in our opinion, Thanksgiving is not the time. Use this guide as a resource for taking something off your list while ordering a feast from one of GVL’s iconic businesses. We encourage you to put your gluttony to good use this year and support a GVL family-owned business.
Words by: Ashley Hay Mitchell
Photography: FishEye Studios or otherwise noted
Who’s cooking?
If you choose to cook yourself, these Greenville grocers knock it out of the park with locally-sourced turkeys and much more.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe + Grocery
Stop by to load up on locally-grown collard greens, squash, apples, and more. Aside from the turkey, you can get your fresh produce, cheeses, and breads, and gravy here too.
Revival Butchery
From the heritage-breed turkey to the sausage for the stuffing, you’ll be set on meat with a visit to Revival. Locally sourced-eggs, raw milk, and hand-cut bacon will also have you ready for breakfast on Turkey Day. Call to reserve your turkey. (912-777-8000)
Hooked Meat & Seafood Market
Call to order your fresh birds from Joyce Farms and pies from Carolina Bourbon Belles. (864-210-4948)
Outsource the work
There’s no harm in making your holiday a little easier, especially when you have the help of so many professional chefs and restauranteurs in Greenville!
Henry’s Smokehouse
Known for its fried and smoked turkeys along with smoked spiral hams, Henry’s cuts-off ordering on 11/20. We recommend getting your order in before 11/17 because the fried turkeys go so fast. Henry’s will have all of their traditional fixin’s available, as well as cornbread dressing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. All turkeys are 12-14 lbs. All spiral hams are 8-9 lbs.
Email henryssmokehouse@gmail.com for more info.
Bobby’s BBQ
Here you will find whole turkey breasts, whole briskets, mac and cheese, corn pudding, sweet potato crunch, cheesy potato casserole, and banana pudding. Order ahead for pick up on 11/24 here.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe + Grocery
This is your one-stop shop for meats, sides, desserts, and wine! If you’re inclined to fully lean into having the work done by a professional chef, this is a great place to knock out the whole menu. Order here!
Phenomenal Sides
OJ's Diner
While you can get your turkey and dressing fix early on any Tuesday, you can also order half pans of anything on the menu even if it’s not considered Thanksgiving specific.
Good 2 Go GVL
Here you’ll find sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, green bean casserole, and a beautiful mushroom, leek, gruyere bread pudding. Order here.
Fork and Plough
Head to this sweet spot for collard greens, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, squash casserole, rolls, and gravy by the quart. Need we say more? Here’s the link to order.
Cakes, Pies, Cookies…
Brick Street Cafe
The Sweet Potato Cake at Brick Street Cafe has been referred to as Greenville gold, and we’re not gonna disagree! This cream cheese iced cake is a staple for many Greenville Thanksgiving tables. We recommend ordering ahead here.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe + Grocery
You can find the Chocolate Chess Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Apple Streusel Pie, and a myriad of other fantastic desserts. Order ahead here.
Strossner’s Bakery
There are 65 options for phenomenal desserts including pumpkin pie, caramel apple cake, pumpkin loaf, hazelnut torte, and more. Order online here.
…and why not more dessert?
Wildflower Cupcakes + Dessert Bar
As the name suggests, you can find more than enough cupcakes at Wildflower. We’re big fans of their cookie sandwiches filled with a generous dollop of frosting! Find the full menu here.
Sidewall Pastry Kitchen
Apple crumb pie, butterscotch pumpkin pie, derby pie and pumpkin Cheesecake. here you’ll find a plethora of gluten-free and dairy-free options but pre-orders stop on 11/15 at 9pm.
Kuka Juice
Get the beautiful and delicious vegan, gluten-free, pumpkin pie cheesecake pictured here. Place your order here. All orders must be placed by Friday, November 19th.
Bossy Bakery Co.
Don’t miss this little sweet gem off of Wade Hampton Bvld. Check their social for specials here.
Stax Omega
Photo provided by: Kuka Juice
What are we drinking?
You’ll want to drink something bright and acidic to cut through all of the rich food on the plate. We have some sure-shot recommendations that are big on value and will pair will all the flavors on the traditional Thanksgiving table!
Bubulle Montlouis Sur Loire
The experts say to start with bubbles. We recommend Bubulle Montlouis Sur Loire. Its tastes like a $100 champagne for only $35 bucks. You can find this wine at various local wine shops.
Le Grotte Lambrusco Reggiano
This wine is filled with the flavor of fruit and fizzy bubbles. While it’s on the sweeter side, it’s balanced with a dry finish. You can buy a delightfully-delicious Lambrusco for just $5 at Trader Joe’s!
Sfera Rosso
Pictured here, the Sfera Rosso is best served chilled. This wine has nice cranberry undertones that cut all the rich flavors on your plate. Buy at Graft in Charleston or Community Tap or Winehouse in Greenville.