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How this laid-back South Carolina city became a trending food destination

How this laid-back South Carolina city became a trending food destination

Greenville—home to Michelin’s North America headquarters and the setting for the next season of Top Chef—has transformed from a Southern-centered food city into a culinary melting pot. In the middle of the morning on a hot Sunday in September, a handful of people are feverishly chopping, dicing, and slicing while a large camera crew and passersby observe their progress. These active culinary...

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