Local restaurants have teamed up to provide a week of special menus at great rates! Most of the participating restaurants entrées alone cost $30 on their own. For this week only, you can get an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for $30 per person! So, pick an occasion to celebrate and choose a restaurant. Check out individual restaurant websites for directions.
I’ve called each of the participating locations to help you figure out healthful options that allow you to still participate in this cuisine experience! Though not necessary, reservations are encouraged. For more information and complete menus, visit www.upstatefoodie.com/foodie_fest.
HEALTHFUL OPTIONS:
American Grocery Restaurant – www.americangr.com – 232.7665
STARTER: Romaine BLT Salad (request no bacon or bacon on the side)
ENTRÉE: Hot Smoked Sunburst Trout
DESSERT: Buttermilk Pana Cotta with Organic Blueberry Compote is their lightest dessert option; also willing to substitute house made sorbet upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Saturday, 5PM until
The Brown Street Club – www.brownstreetclub.com – 250.9193
STARTER: Green Salad or Seared Blackened Tuna
ENTRÉE: Oven Roasted Chicken
DESSERT: still waiting to hear back from
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Tuesday thru Saturday, 5PM until
City Range Steakhouse Grill – www.cityrange.com – 286.9018
STARTER: “Hub City” Caprese Salad or Lemongrass Steamed Mussels
ENTRÉE: Oven Herb Roasted Halibut
DESSERT: will substitute a cup of fruit upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 4PM-10PM; Friday & Saturday, 4PM-11PM; Sunday, 4PM-9PM.
Devereaux’s – www.devereauxsdining.com – 241-3030
STARTER: Heirloom Tomato Risotto, Tangle of Mixed Greens, or Heirloom Summer Squash Soup
ENTRÉE: Roasted Pheasant or Seared Grouper
DESSERT: Though the chef was not available to confirm, the representative I spoke with believed substituting a cup of fruit or sorbet would be acceptable.
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Tuesday thru Sunday, 5:30PM until
Flat Rock Grille – www.myflatrock.com – 987.9383 or 235.6533
STARTER: Sauteed Calamari or you can substitute a small House Salad (ask for dressing on the side)
ENTRÉE: Dijon Snapper Florentine (baked), Coconut Macadamia Mahi Mahi, or Wasabi Tuna
DESSERT: No healthful options, but they are willing to substitute a cup of coffee
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 4PM-10PM; Friday & Saturday, 4PM-11PM; Sunday, 4PM-9PM
The Green Room Restaurant & Bar – www.thegreenroomupstate.com – 335.8222
STARTER: House Salad
ENTRÉE: Blackened Trout with Creole Risotto or possibly the Braised Pork Tenderloin
DESSERT: will substitute a cup of fruit upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Sunday, 5PM-2AM
High Cotton Maverick Bar & Grill – www.highcottongreenville.com – 335.4200
STARTER: Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup
ENTRÉE: Roasted Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Breast or North Carolina Mountain Trout
DESSERT: will substitute house sorbet of the day upon request (tonight, they have lemon sorbet available)
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday, 5:30PM-10PM; Friday & Saturday, 5:30PM-11PM
Justin’s Greenville Fine Food and Drink – www.justinssteakhouse.com – 242.0681
STARTER: Shrimp Cocktail
ENTRÉE: Chicken Crepe
DESSERT: will substitute a cup of fruit or sorbet upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 5PM-10PM; Friday & Saturday, 5PM-11PM
The Lazy Goat – www.thelazygoat.com – 679.5299
STARTER: Toasted Garlic Shrimp, Braised Octopus, or Grilled Calamari
ENTRÉE: Chef’s Featured Fresh Fish or Entrée Salad
DESSERT: will happily substitute a cup of fresh berries upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Saturday, 5PM until
P. Simpson’s Hometown Grille – www.psimpsons.com – 757.9691
STARTER: Antipasti Salad in Bibb Lettuce Wrap or Fresh Atlantic Salmon Summer Roll
ENTRÉE: Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
DESSERT: will substitute a fresh fruit cup upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Tuesday thru Saturday, 5PM-10PM
The Peppermill – www.staxs.net – 288.9320
STARTER: Chopped Salad, Mandarin Salad, or possibly Soup du Jour (avoid cream and bisque options)
ENTRÉE: Sauteed Shrimp and Grit Cake or Salmon Luis (entrees served with your choice of potato and fresh vegetables; for potato, avoid loaded and ask for toppings on the side; for vegetables, request steamed or sauteed)
DESSERT: will substitute a fresh fruit cup upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Saturday, 5:30PM-10PM
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – www.ruthschris.com – 248.1700
STARTER: Steak House Salad (ask for dressing on the side)
ENTRÉE: Salmon Fillet
DESSERT: will substitute a cup of sorbet upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Sunday thru Thursday, 5PM-10PM; Friday & Saturday, 5PM-11PM
Soby’s New South Cuisine – www.sobys.com – 232.7007
STARTER: Heirloom Tomato Salad or Baby Spinach Salad (request dressing on the side)
ENTRÉE: Soby’s Crab Cakes Remoulade (seared) or Cornmeal Crusted Local Trout (this one is fried, but they will substitute pan-seared upon request)
DESSERT: will substitute a cup of fruit upon request
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 5:30PM-10PM; Friday & Saturday, 5:30PM-11PM; Sunday, 5PM-9PM.
Stella’s Southern Bistro – www.stellasbistro.com – 757.1212
STARTER: Road Stand Okra & Black Eyed Pea Soup or Local Heirloom Tomato & Bibb Lettuce Salad
ENTRÉE: Low Country Spiced Carolina Classics Catfish (seared)
DESSERT: Though the chef was not available to confirm, the representative I spoke with believed substituting a cup of fruit or sorbet would be acceptable.
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Saturday, 5:30PM-10PM
NO SUBSTITIONS ACCEPTED FOR DESSERT:
Nantucket Seafood Grill – www.nantucketseafoodgrill.com – 546.3535
STARTER: House Salad (ask for dressing on the side)
ENTREE: Blackened Outer Banks Swordfish or Pecan Crusted Carolina Mountain Trout
DESSERT: They said they might substitute a cup of peaches for the peach tart but made no guarantees on availability. You might try asking if they’d substitute a cup of coffee instead.
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Sunday, 5PM until
Rick Erwin’s West End Grille – www.rickerwins.com – 232.8999
STARTER: Gourmet Greens
ENTRÉE: Salmon Stack or Domestic Porterhouse Lamb Chop
DESSERT: Sorry, no healthful options here and no substitutes. If you have the will, pick one and only take one or two bites, then push the rest away.
FOODIE FEST HOURS: Monday thru Sunday, 5PM until
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