Have you tried a burger at HipBurger? This Greenville, SC burger joint had humble beginnings as a food truck. Recently the popularity of the “HipTruck” supported the addition of a brick-and-mortar location in Mauldin, SC to the brand. 

Greenville residents have made comparisons to Shake Shack and In-N-Out Burger: popular west coast fast-casual burger spots that have cult-like followings. The comparison is warranted. With the convenience of the drive-through at HipBurger, not only do people not have to drive to Charlotte or Atlanta for that burger craving – they don’t even have to get out of their car. 

Are you looking for delicious tacos in downtown Greenville, with an incredible view, that won’t break the bank? Papi’s Tacos is right on the Reedy River, and the view can’t be beaten. Kidding Around’s resident Taco aficionado is getting the story behind this family restaurant that serves up some of Greenville’s best tacos.

The story of how Papi’s Tacos came to be has been told a million times. No one mentions this tiny taco shop without regaling the audience with the story of how a dishwasher wooed a restaurateur with the food of his homeland.

This is going to be the prequel to that story. The story of how Jorge Barrales Sr. wanted a better life for his family and of how an immigrant to this country used the recipes passed down from his mother to find success in a South Carolina town.

Born in a city just a little over an hour from Mexico City, Jorge Barrales Sr. wanted to raise his family in the United States. He came alone at first, living and working in California while his family stayed behind in Mexico. He ultimately wanted to join family already residing in Greenville, and he returned home to Mexico to work on making that a reality.

Again, Jorge Sr. found himself in a new place, alone and without his wife and children. The tacos people enjoy at either of the two Papi’s taco locations are a product of the pride and work ethic that the Barrales family put into everything they do. It’s not just a labor of love, it’s a family affair, with Jorge Sr. working alongside his wife and son.

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Have you heard about Wildflower Cupcake & Dessert Bar? Cupcakes are amazing little personal size baked goods that can turn your day around. Making amazing cupcakes for the lucky folks of the Upstate could have been enough to allow Local baker Kristen Kay to throw down her apron and call it a day. But for this small business owner, cupcakes and sweet treats are just a means to an end. Find out what Wildflower Cupcake & Dessert Bar does for the Upstate besides curing a cupcake craving! 

Have you heard about Dray: Bar + Grill in Spartanburg? Bob Munnich has created a wonderful spot for lovers of chef inspired food to come and dine. Dray: Bar + Grill is where other restaurant owners go to eat, when they get out of their own kitchens. That speaks volumes!

Creative events, markets & movie nights are an added benefit to compliment the experience, when gimmicks aren’t necessary because the food is good enough to stand on it’s own.

This is going to sound odd as a compliment, but Bob Munnich is the only human alive who can get me to eat cauliflower. Not just eat it, enjoy it. You might not realize what an accomplishment that is but trust me – you should be impressed. You should also try the buffalo cauliflower bites when you visit!

If delicious food isn’t enough to draw you to this favorite of Spartanburg residents, the talent behind the bar isn’t lacking either. Bar manager and mixologist extraordinaire Mike Grantham left the bright lights and big city of Downtown Greenville to come and share his talents with the guests at Dray: Bar + Grill.

If you are looking for a place to spend a rare night away from the kids, this is the place. Check the Dray: Bar + Grill Facebook for upcoming events, like movie nights, where the menu is created to go along with the theme of the movie. It will make for a unique date night experience, with very little work on your part!

Dray: Bar & Grill in Spartanburg, SC

Owner: Bob Munnich

Do you have a kid’s menu? Yes

Do employees wear masks? Yes

What are your contactless delivery options? Curbside Pick up

Do you offer outdoor dining? Outdoor Dining – Open Air, Heated

What makes your spot unique?
Live local music nightly, a large open dining room providing substantial social distancing and a beautiful patio with a large fire pit.

What dish is the most popular?
Dray Burger, Yardbird Sandwich

What dish are you the proudest of?
Slow Roasted Lamb Baby Back Ribs with Tzatziki

It’s my first time at your restaurant, what do you suggest we order?
Calamari, Smoked Pork Belly, Crab Cakes, 14oz Rib Eye

Where do you love to eat when not at work?
The Kennedy

Gifting Options:
Gift cards, Virtual Gift Cards

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DRAY: Bar + Grill
1800 Drayton Road, Suite 301, Drayton | 864.310.4177