Though we won’t have specifics until January, we do know that the current 7,600-sqft space at Main Street and Broad Street will be divided to accommodate the two restaurants.

Indaco, with locations in Charleston and Charlotte, specializes in rustic Italian cuisine, with menu items like Ziti alla Buttera — featuring house made pasta with Keegan pork sausage ragu, San Marzano tomato, cream, peas, basil + parmesan (okay, we’re drooling). 🍝

O-Ku, with seven locations across the southeast from Jacksonville Beach to Washington, D.C., serves up authentic Asian cuisine with a “southern approach.” One sushi roll on its Charleston menu has our interest piqued: the Surf & Turf, with Wagyu beef, tempura shrimp, avocado, microgreens, potato crisps, and a balsamic reduction (you had us at Wagyu). 🍣

Where is Rick Erwin’s Nantucket Seafood going? And what about Ice On Main?

At this point, we don’t yet have answers to these questions. But, we’ll be sure to update this post and our social channels as we continue to learn more about this development.

Sushi or Italian? You don’t have to choose (yet), but go ahead + share with your friends to start planning which spot to hit first.

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Today

No Expectations Comedy | Mon., Nov. 29 | 7-9 p.m. | Coffee Underground | Free | Take your turn on the mic or laugh along with local comedians at this stand up comedy night.

Tuesday

2021 Easley Toy Shop | Tues., Nov. 30-Fri., Dec. 17 | Times vary | 5 Point Church, 1039 S. Pendleton St., Easley | Free | Volunteer with the Salvation Army to pack bags of toys for families in need in Pickens County. 🧸

Wednesday

December Holiday Tea | Wed., Dec. 1 | 3-5 p.m. | Sigal Music Museum | $25 | Enjoy festive refreshments in the Sigal Museum. 🫖
Ramen in a Jar Meal Prep Event | Wed., Dec. 1 | 6:30 p.m. | Joi Natural Wellness | Free | Bring a friend and meal prep ramen for the week. 🍜
Holiday Elf Making Workshop | Wed., Dec. 1 | 7 p.m. | 13 Stripes Brewery Taylors Mill | $40 | Make your own elf with Hollowed Earth Pottery.

Thursday

Holiday Fair Greenville | Thurs., Dec. 2-Sat., Dec. 4 | Times vary | Greenville Convention Center | $7 | Shop a huge variety of vendors for unique holiday gifts. 🎁
Chanukah on Ice | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ice on Main | $10 | Skate to Chanukah music, light the menorah, and enjoy festive treats. ⛸️

Friday

Lunch & Lit Bookseller Spotlight | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 12 p.m. | Soby’s | $45 | Join M. Judson Booksellers for lunch and hear their reviews on recent releases. 📚

Plan Ahead

Holiday Benefit Bash | Thurs., Dec. 9 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Avenue, 110 E. Court St., Ste. 600 | $150 | This event will feature a cozy-chic holiday theme, live music by Kylie Odetta + delicious food from Table 301 (tickets + sponsorships still available).*

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

PEEP DECEMBER’S FESTIVITIES

It’s back, and we couldn’t be more excited. The 51st annual Holiday Fair is happening Thurs., Dec. 2 and Fri., Dec. 3 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. + Sat., Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Greenville Convention Center (1 Exposition Dr.).

It’s so much more than just holiday decor — browse 350+ vendors and makers and maybe get all your holiday shopping done, too. Tickets are $7 for adults + $6 for seniors — kids under 12 are free. 🎄*

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

54º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Opening

Two new stores are coming to The Shops at Greenridge. Burlington Coat Factory will take over the former Buy Buy Baby space, and Buff City Soap will move in between Cold Stone Creamery and Swoozie’s. 🛍️ (Upstate Business Journal)

DYK

The City of Clemson unveiled a master plan to expand Nettles Park earlier this fall. The $19.1-million development will increase the park space by 65 acres + add additional amenities (including six pickleball courts). Because of the high budget, the eight-phase expansion could take up to 15 years to complete. (Greenville News)

Listen

In this episode of the Health Focus podcast, host Bobbi Conner talks about the benefits of adding strength training to your exercise routine with Dr. Alec DeCastro, Associate Professor and Chief of Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine at MUSC Health. 💪 *

Biz

The AMPLOS team has launched a podcast, The Growth Project. The goal is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry.*

The Buy

Shop local and enjoy 20% off from Jack Foster this Cyber Monday. Choose from a selection of local hats (Asheville, Greenville, and Columbia styles), coasters, Apple Watch straps + more. They also take custom order requests.*

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📸 @bastabakery

Vegan bakery basta. is baking up holiday cheer with the release of its new holiday menu. 🎂

Order items like caramel Biscoff cake jars and peppermint bark brownies for the host at your next party, your house full of family, or hey, yourself (we wouldn’t blame you at all).

Two of the four menu items can be shipped, and all have the option to be baked with gluten-free flour. basta. can also include a note if you are shipping treats as a present.

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5 holiday gift ideas for Clemson fans 🐯

You can find great gifts for the Tiger fans in your life at Experience Clemson | Photo via Experience Clemson

Experience Clemson’s (1 N. Main St.) Clemson-themed Christmas tree is back along with these five can’t-beat gift ideas for every Tiger fan in your life:

🚗 Car accessories for the away-game loyalists

🥄 A tub (or two) of Clemson Ice Cream for Tigertown foodies

🎓 Stocking stuffers for alumni who need a gear refresh

⛳ Golf gear to represent both on + off the green

🖊️ A signed Trevor Lawrence football or helmet for the memorabilia collectors Ⓟ

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Editor's Pick: Kyle, here. Like so many if us in SC, I'm half of a house divided: I went to UofSC, and my husband went to Clemson. While I'm supportive of the Tigers when the Gamecocks aren't playing them, I was loud + proud for a Gamecock win on Saturday. Though we lost 30-0, it was still a great game. Here's looking at you, 2022 season. 🏈

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