As if wowing your taste buds wasn’t enough, the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila, will be entertaining attendees with professional wrestling matches, taco painting from Open Art Studios, games and more.
Since the announcement of the fiesta’s return to downtown Greenville, the highly anticipated event has been growing their list of bartenders, restaurants and sponsors steadily. The following bartenders have been added to the competition: Ashley Allison ~ Rey’s Carson League ~ Vault & Vator Ashlee Cleveland ~ Tacozzini Brooke Davis ~ Luna Rosa Matthew Milcznski ~ Bacon Bros Public House Jeremy Krauze ~ On the Roxx Brian Sizemore ~ The Farehouse Connie Dimick ~ White Duck Taco Madelaine Hoptry ~ El Thrifty Zach Strength ~ Crafted at Nosedive Clay Hall ~ Chicora Alley Fire House As far as newly joined restaurants, you can plan to see White Duck Taco Shop, Woodside Bistro, The Farehouse, Chicora Alley and El Thrifty amongst the other 13 restaurants competing in the taco challenge. New competitors brought new judges for the competition: Keaton Wylie from GVL Today, Sam Slaughter food and drink editor of the Manuel, Luigi Bravo the owner of Latin Groove, and Morgan Allen the executive director of Euphoria. Wrestlers from the Lucha Libre Wrestleforce, based out of Columbia South Carolina, will compete for 1.5 hours in the 16x16ft ring located in the grass lot beside the Old Cigar Warehouse. With more than 1,000 people in attendance at last year’s fiesta, these performers are guaranteed to have a lively audience energized by tacos and spirited by tequila. Harris Teeter has signed on to be the official sponsor of the highly popular salsa bar. 9round Kickboxing fitness gym will be sponsoring a game while Sierra Nevada sponsors the beer. Presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila and produced by High Spirits Events, the Tacos & Tequila Fiesta is set to take place on Sunday, April 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Old Cigar Warehouse, 912 S. Main Street, Greenville. Tickets can be purchased at www.tacotequilafiesta.com. VIP tickets are officially sold out! General admission tickets start at $45 in advance, or $55 day of, and include eight tequila tasting tokens and 4 p.m. admission. All tickets include unlimited tacos, live entertainment, and games to enjoy throughout the event. For every ticket sold, $1 will benefit Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Program. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid ID on them to enter the fiesta. About Tacos & Tequila Fiesta and High Spirits Events High Spirits Events is proud to introduce Greenville’s high energy foodie festival. High Spirits Events is a division of High Spirits Hospitality. They’ve brought in the area’s best restaurants and bars to bring you the best tacos and handcrafted Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila cocktails. Tickets include exclusive access to all you-can-eat tacos, tequila cocktail samples, cash bar, music from DJ Kel, live Lucha Libre wrestling, and more. Learn more at www.tacotequilafiesta.com. About The Old Cigar Warehouse Located at 912 S. Main Street across from Fluor Field in the West End, The Old Cigar Warehouse features more than 7,000 square feet of event space, an open catering policy and full event support, allowing the venue to deliver a seamless event. The Old Cigar Warehouse was built in 1882 and historically used as a warehouse for cigars and cotton. With 30-foot-high ceilings, exposed brick and stained floors, the warehouse is sure to inspire the most creative of events. It is a division of High Spirits Hospitality. www.oldcigarwarehouse.com
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 Topside Pool Club has started a new business series aimed at letting some of the Upstate’s biggest names in business tell their story in a new kind of setting.
Poolside Chat will launch on April 4 at 5:30 at the downtown pool club with special guest Phil Hughes, said Jaci Willing, Topside membership and event director. A limited number of seats are available for this exclusive event and free registration can be found at www.topsidepoolclub.com. Hughes is the founder and President of Hughes Investments, Inc., a commercial real estate development company, which develops office buildings, retail shopping centers, industrial facilities, apartment buildings and urban mixed-use projects in the Carolinas. Some local projects include RiverPlace, Poinsett Plaza, Falls Park Place and RiverWalk. He graduated from the Lawrenceville School (1973), Duke University with degrees in Political Science and Economics (1976), and the University of South Carolina with a Juris Doctor and MBA (1979). For the past ten years he’s taught as an adjunct professor with Clemson University’s Masters in Real Estate Development program. Hughes has been actively engaged with the Urban Land Institute for more than 30 years, serving as a member of the Board of Trustees, Council Chairman, Chairman of South Carolina and as a lifetime Governor. He is a founding Board member of the Palmetto Promise Institute, a state policy advisory group, and currently serves on the boards of various civic, art, educational and charitable institutions. As a strong advocate of quality economic development, he administers Hughes Investments’ annual grant program, the Elevate Upstate Community Vibrancy Awards. The Poolside Chat program will occur monthly. The speaker in May will be Paul Sparks, managing principal with RealOp Investments. “Topside is an amazing location for an after-work networking event,” Willing said. “We created the Poolside Chat series to highlight that.” About Topside Pool Club Offering stunning views of downtown Greenville and Falls Park, Topside Pool Club is a private membership club located on the top of Falls Park Place building downtown. Members enjoy full access to the pool during normal business hours along with the opportunities for special events. More information can be found at www.topsidepool.com.  In honor of this year’s upcoming Tacos and Tequila festival, which is this Sunday, April 7, we’re going around tasting the best tacos Greenville has to offer.
First up, we’ve got Papi’s Tacos, located right in the heart of downtown off the Reedy River. Often describes as a “food truck without wheels,” Papi’s rocks all the classic you would expect from Mexican taco stand. The menu is pretty simple, with your choice of tacos, tortas, salads and dips – all made using family recipes from the real life Papi and his family. Your best bet if you want to try out Papi’s is their chicken barbacoa taco, pictures here, which comes with shredded chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, crema and queso piled up in a fresh and warm corn tortilla. Papi’s has a variety of salsas free to grab as well, including habanero, avocado, red salsa, mild salsa, and others. All tacos are $3, or three for $8.25, although stop in on Tuesdays and tacos go for two bucks each as a part of a “Taco Tuesdays” deal. If you’re looking for an authentic-tasting Mexican taco right down the street, Papi’s is a good bet.  Let’s play Jeopardy. The clue is: excluding Christmas, 4th of July, and the official start of College Football Season, this is the greatest day of the year.
The answer: What is Tacos ‘N Tequila Fiesta? This year will mark the third annual fiesta – happening Sunday, April 7, 4-7 p.m. (3-7 p.m. for VIP) at The Old Cigar Warehouse downtown – and it’s sure to (again) be an over-the-top meeting of tortillas filled to the brim + cups with salted rims. For those unfamiliar with the fest, 20 local restaurants + bartenderscompete for best taco, best cocktail and best sidekick (side dish/dessert)– all judged by a panel of influencers – while general admissionattendees get 8 tequila cocktail tasting tokens + unlimited tacos to taste all the creations + cast your own vote. (VIP get 10 tokens and an extra hour at the fest.) Proceeds will benefit The Culinary Institute of The Carolinas at Greenville Technical College. To top it all off (like guac, but not extra), there will be entertainment likeLucha Libre Wrestling, DJ Kel, painting + games to play in between your snacks and sips. Note: This event is 21+. Que-so… tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out, so waiting to buy them is nacho best idea. Bonus: Head to our Instagram to enter to win a 4 pack of VIP tix. Pro Tips: Tag us in all your pics with #GVLtoday, enjoy responsibly, and let the good times (and tacos) roll.  It's the best Sunday Funday ever! On April 7th, local bartenders and chefs go head-to-head and create the best tasting Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila cocktails and tacos that the Upstate has ever experienced!. This morning we have Kelsey and William here to tell us all about the Tacos n' Tequila Fiesta.
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Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager.
Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise State University and has worked in the hospitality industry since graduation. Before moving to South Carolina, Willing served as the meeting and events coordinator for the Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Fla. As the membership and events manager of Topside Pool Club, Willing is responsible for membership management, event planning and more. Willing has a passion for traveling and is always open to hear about others’ adventures domestic and abroad. In 2016, she was given the opportunity to study abroad in London, exploring 11 countries and experiencing new cultures every week. With a love for beautiful places and people, Willing is excited to get to know the Greenville area better via the incredible Topside view. “Jaci is bringing a wealth of hospitality knowledge into this position,” said Tammy Johnson, owner of High Spirits Hospitality, the parent company of Topside Pool Club. “I know that she will fit right in on the team.” About Topside Pool Club Offering stunning views of downtown Greenville and Falls Park, Topside Pool Club is a private membership club located on the top of Falls Park Place building downtown. Members enjoy full access to the pool during normal business hours along with the opportunities for special events. More information can be found at www.topsidepool.com.  Topside Pool Club has added Jaci Willing to its team as the new membership and events manager.
Originally from Sacramento, Calif., Willing earned her bachelor’s degree in communications from Boise State University and has worked in the hospitality industry since graduation. Before moving to South Carolina, Willing served as the meeting and events coordinator for the Club Med Sandpiper Bay in Port St. Lucie, Fla. As the membership and events manager of Topside Pool Club, Willing is responsible for membership management, event planning and more. Willing has a passion for traveling and is always open to hear about others’ adventures domestic and abroad. In 2016, she was given the opportunity to study abroad in London, exploring 11 countries and experiencing new cultures every week. With a love for beautiful places and people, Willing is excited to get to know the Greenville area better via the incredible Topside view. “Jaci is bringing a wealth of hospitality knowledge into this position,” said Tammy Johnson, owner of High Spirits Hospitality, the parent company of Topside Pool Club. “I know that she will fit right in on the team.” About Topside Pool Club Offering stunning views of downtown Greenville and Falls Park, Topside Pool Club is a private membership club located on the top of Falls Park Place building downtown. Members enjoy full access to the pool during normal business hours along with the opportunities for special events. More information can be found at www.topsidepool.com.
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The lineup of chefs and bartenders that will compete in the taco and cocktail creation challenge at the third annual Tacos & Tequila Fiesta, presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila is ready to commence wowing your taste buds.
Presented by Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila and produced by High Spirits Events, the Tacos & Tequila Fiesta is set to take place on Sunday, April 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Old Cigar Warehouse, 912 S. Main Street, Greenville. With more than 1,000 people in attendance at last year’s fiesta, this stacked lineup of talented chefs and bartenders is sure to bring the crowd right back: Chef challenge:
Tickets can be purchased at www.tacotequilafiesta.com. VIP tickets, available for advance purchase only, are $60 and include 10 tasting tokens for the event as well as early admission starting at 3 p.m. General admission tickets start at $45 in advance, or $55 day of, and include eight tequila tasting tokens and 4 p.m. admission. All tickets include unlimited tacos, live entertainment, and games to enjoy throughout the event. For every ticket sold, $1 will benefit Greenville Technical College’s Culinary Program. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid ID on them to enter the fiesta. About Tacos & Tequila Fiesta and High Spirits Events: High Spirits Events is proud to introduce Greenville’s high energy foodie festival. High Spirits Events is a division of High Spirits Hospitality. They’ve brought in the area’s best restaurants and bars to bring you the best tacos and handcrafted Lunazul 100% Agave Tequila cocktails. Tickets include exclusive access to all you-can-eat tacos, tequila cocktail samples, cash bar, music from DJ Kel, live Lucha Libre wrestling, and more. Learn more at www.tacotequilafiesta.com. About The Old Cigar Warehouse: Located at 912 S. Main Street across from Fluor Field in the West End, The Old Cigar Warehouse features more than 7,000 square feet of event space, an open catering policy and full event support, allowing the venue to deliver a seamless event. The Old Cigar Warehouse was built in 1882 and historically used as a warehouse for cigars and cotton. With 30-foot-high ceilings, exposed brick and stained floors, the warehouse is sure to inspire the most creative of events. It is a division of High Spirits Hospitality. www.oldcigarwarehouse.com. |
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