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Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This seafood shack was Boston's only James Beard Award winner
Did a Southie seafood shack win the food world's Oscar equivalent? Yes, it did—and we're not mad about it! The James Beard Foundation handed out its highly coveted culinary awards in a splashy Chicago gala on Monday, June 16, and while the three Greater Boston finalists for the Restaurant and Chef Awards (Sarma 's Cassie Piuma for Outstanding Chef, Merai for Best New Bar, and Urban Hearth 's Erin Miller for Best Chef: Northeast) were sadly passed over, one unexpected local spot emerged victoriously. Last night might have been a complete shut out for Beantown's dining scene, but Sullivan's Castle Island in South Boston was happy to shoulder the burden as one of six restaurants awarded the annual America's Classics designation back in February. And anyone who has stood in the long line on opening day (typically after February school break) will agree the award is well-deserved for the seasonal spot—lovingly referred to as Sully's by locals—which has been a Boston institution since 1951, when Dan Sullivan, Sr. first opened it as a hot-dog stand. It's operated continuously by four generations of the Sullivan family ever since. As written by the James Beard Foundation on its award site, 'Every Bostonian has a story about Sully's—whether from working there after school as teenagers, having their sports team or fundraiser supported by Sully's, taking their children for some crinkle cuts like their grandparents took them, or simply enjoying it as a nostalgic seaside gathering place for locals.' Calling a trip to Sully's 'a rite of passage' for tourists and visitors, no Boston trip is complete without a stop at Sullivan's for a double smash burger with copious amounts of cheese, snappy hot dogs, thick crinkle-cut fries, fresh lobster rolls and other locally sourced seafood. Along with the seasonal outpost out on Castle Island, the restaurant also opened up a year-round location in Hanover Crossing in 2023. Not all locals were ignored this 2025 award season, though: One of our New England neighbors—Sky Haneul Kim of Gift Horse in Providence, Rhode Island—took home a James Beard medallion and a certificate for Best Chef: Northeast. Congrats!
Boston Globe
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
The chef at Gift Horse in Providence wins a James Beard Award; Sullivan's Castle Island also honored
Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Elsewhere in New England, Wolf Tree in White River Junction, Vt., was a nominee for Outstanding Bar. The award went to Kumiko in Chicago. And Advertisement Harrison Oches, 5, of Wakefield enjoys fries on opening day at Sullivan's Castle Island on March 1 this year. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Advertisement However, Sullivan's Castle Island in South Boston did win a previously announced In a release, the awards committee called Sullivan's a 'Boston institution that has served working-class Bostonians for generations,' adding, 'Every Bostonian has a story about Sully's — whether from working there after school as a teenager, having their sports team or fundraiser supported by Sully's, taking their children for some crinkle cuts like their grandparents took them, or simply enjoying it as a nostalgic seaside gathering place for locals.' Kara Baskin can be reached at
Eater
09-06-2025
- Business
- Eater
12 Best Spots for Lunch in Greenville, South Carolina
View as Map One of the cheeriest towns in the Carolinas is a great place for lunch; Main Street alone boasts dozens of sidewalk cafes. Downtown Greenville is chock-full of businesses, offices, condos, and apartments, creating a vibrant midday scene, and many patios are dog-friendly. For especially easy parking, the historic neighborhoods flanking the central business district offer options worth seeking out, from fried chicken to gyro, cheesesteaks to soup, salads to tacos. Read More Just behind Stone Avenue is a convenience store that the North Main neighborhood fervently supports. The Drop-In Store offers one of everything, but during the week at lunchtime, chef Maria Gomes prepares Goan dishes, including curry and feijoada, as well as burgers, butter chicken wraps, and chicken chili enchiladas. There are two types of tacos too, including a shrimp variety made with South Carolina shrimp. Half the neighborhood will be there, and that's half the fun. There are at least seven tables if you want to bring a laptop and work too. Harry's Hoagies draws a lunch crowd to the Historic Overbrook neighborhood. Built on seeded hoagie rolls from Liscio's Bakery in New Jersey, a menu of inventive sandwiches has captured Greenville's fancy,, such as the MAP, featuring fried mozzarella, arugula salad, marinated cantaloupe, and prosciutto. The husband-and-wife team of Michelle Pavlakos and Andrew Fallis pulled over their cheesesteak concept, Mike's, from the outdoor food hall Gather, making a stop at Harry's extra warm and inviting. Notably, Scout's Doughnuts resides in the same strip center. The marquee location of Willy Taco in Midtown has its own stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail extension. Restaurant designer Sandra Cannon reimagined the 1930s Feed and Seed store into a 200-person restaurant, and it offers comfortable seating for groups inside, as well as outdoors on covered porches and decks. The blackened salmon taco is notable, and the Mexican smash burger offers a double patty loaded with gooey toppings. A fried avocado taco is a fun order for vegetarians. Hand-blended patties of certified choice chuck and smoked pork belly make a burger at Windy City feel special, and the freshly baked brioche buns are appropriately pillowy. The kitchen generously tops the fries with garlic and Parmesan. Though the space is tight — there might be three tables inside and two more on the sidewalk — the friendly, efficient service keeps locals coming back. The restaurant is tucked just behind Main Street on Coffee Street. A steamed bagel sandwich from the original Sully's on Main Street is a Greenville institution, and every oozy combination is available from open until close (notably 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday). The Nacho Maximus, with its half bag of Doritos shoved inside, makes a great lunch. It's a smart call to keep the sandwich bagel wrapped because it will drip down your arm. Sully's is an easy spot for kids, with offerings like a simple turkey bagel, PB&J, and a pizza variety. The Jones Oyster Co. does not take reservations, and its small, but well-designed dining room has quickly become a top spot for lunch. Chowder and chargrilled oysters stand out on the menu, and fresh oysters are exceptionally clean and cut nicely off the shell. A smoked fish dip app is delicious, and the wine-by-the-glass list is interesting, especially for white wine. In a fun nod, chef Brant Teske puts Hellmann's mayo on the lobster roll but Duke's mayo on his po-boy. The hush puppies feel more akin to fried corn fritters. Sign up for our newsletter. Global ingredients are the push at Latin fusion cafe Asada. Features at the counter service restaurant include choclo tacos, burger arepas, okonomiyaki, and lomo saltado poutine, but lots of regulars show up for carne asada tacos with perfectly seasoned pico de gallo. Owner Gina Petti grew up on the West Coast to Italian and Japanese parents. Her upbringing is reflected in the beverage menu, which features sangria, hibiscus tea, local beer, wine, and sake. Bright paintings in the dining room are by Petti's husband, Roberto Cortez, who was a gifted artist. Ali Saifi opened Pomegranate on Main to share what he calls the spirit of Iranian hospitality with Greenville, his adopted hometown. The bistro on South Main Street, with its lovely, tiled courtyard, offers open-flame kabobs, wraps on freshly baked flatbread, and dips like the smoky mirza ghasemi, featuring roasted eggplant, tomato, and garlic. In the winter, fresenjan, a pomegranate and walnut stew, satisfies, and entree salads feel complete with diced vegetables, lentils, raisins, chopped mint, and a cumin lime dressing. Though open for breakfast, it's lunch Monday through Friday that folks line up for at OJ's Diner. Olin Johnson set out to reinvent Southern soul food with whole foods. Daily specials tend to sell out, especially the fried chicken and sauced ribs on Fridays. Table service is warm and efficient; it's possible to drown in the amount of tea served. Cobbler is made in-house and changes seasonally. Stewed greens and fried okra are notable side dishes. A slice of life gathers in the dining room over biscuits and cornbread. It's funny to call Jasmine Kitchen a social enterprise cafe because it's so darn cheery, replete with a floral mural by notable Greenville artist Jean Wilson Freeman, but its mission is clear: to raise money and train area women who have survived abuse, human trafficking, and addiction creating a path to sustained employment. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, the counter-service restaurant produces excellent soups, sandwiches, and salads along with old-school pound cake that's worth ordering. The 105-year-old converted yellow cottage also has a lot for off-street parking. Opened in 1988 by Zuhair, Ziad, and Nazih Namouz, Pita House is a Greenville staple and conveniently located across from Greenville Tech and next to the coffee-to-beer spot Grateful Brew. Famously cash only, the restaurant/grocery store is now run by the next generation of Namouzs, Wael and Hani. Known for house-made pita and a case full of Middle Eastern desserts, lunch here is a real treat with a line that moves along quickly. Falafel and gyro plates are best sellers, but consider the Jerusalem salad with the addition of sliced feta. For fans of In-N-Out, Hip Burger offers a similar style of burgers and fries, but local to the Greenville area. The restaurant started as a food truck and quickly gained a cult following. It opened a brick-and-mortar store in Mauldin (between Greenville and Simpsonville) and then a second shop in Anderson. The Hip Sauce alone is worth the drive to either location, and the chicken nuggets might be as craveable as the burgers. The food truck is available for catered parties and also appears at local events. © 2025 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Link copied to the clipboard. Just behind Stone Avenue is a convenience store that the North Main neighborhood fervently supports. The Drop-In Store offers one of everything, but during the week at lunchtime, chef Maria Gomes prepares Goan dishes, including curry and feijoada, as well as burgers, butter chicken wraps, and chicken chili enchiladas. There are two types of tacos too, including a shrimp variety made with South Carolina shrimp. Half the neighborhood will be there, and that's half the fun. There are at least seven tables if you want to bring a laptop and work too. Harry's Hoagies draws a lunch crowd to the Historic Overbrook neighborhood. Built on seeded hoagie rolls from Liscio's Bakery in New Jersey, a menu of inventive sandwiches has captured Greenville's fancy,, such as the MAP, featuring fried mozzarella, arugula salad, marinated cantaloupe, and prosciutto. The husband-and-wife team of Michelle Pavlakos and Andrew Fallis pulled over their cheesesteak concept, Mike's, from the outdoor food hall Gather, making a stop at Harry's extra warm and inviting. Notably, Scout's Doughnuts resides in the same strip center. The marquee location of Willy Taco in Midtown has its own stop on the Swamp Rabbit Trail extension. Restaurant designer Sandra Cannon reimagined the 1930s Feed and Seed store into a 200-person restaurant, and it offers comfortable seating for groups inside, as well as outdoors on covered porches and decks. The blackened salmon taco is notable, and the Mexican smash burger offers a double patty loaded with gooey toppings. A fried avocado taco is a fun order for vegetarians. Hand-blended patties of certified choice chuck and smoked pork belly make a burger at Windy City feel special, and the freshly baked brioche buns are appropriately pillowy. The kitchen generously tops the fries with garlic and Parmesan. Though the space is tight — there might be three tables inside and two more on the sidewalk — the friendly, efficient service keeps locals coming back. The restaurant is tucked just behind Main Street on Coffee Street. Open in Google Maps Foursquare A steamed bagel sandwich from the original Sully's on Main Street is a Greenville institution, and every oozy combination is available from open until close (notably 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday). The Nacho Maximus, with its half bag of Doritos shoved inside, makes a great lunch. It's a smart call to keep the sandwich bagel wrapped because it will drip down your arm. Sully's is an easy spot for kids, with offerings like a simple turkey bagel, PB&J, and a pizza variety. Open in Google Maps Foursquare The Jones Oyster Co. does not take reservations, and its small, but well-designed dining room has quickly become a top spot for lunch. Chowder and chargrilled oysters stand out on the menu, and fresh oysters are exceptionally clean and cut nicely off the shell. A smoked fish dip app is delicious, and the wine-by-the-glass list is interesting, especially for white wine. In a fun nod, chef Brant Teske puts Hellmann's mayo on the lobster roll but Duke's mayo on his po-boy. The hush puppies feel more akin to fried corn fritters. Global ingredients are the push at Latin fusion cafe Asada. Features at the counter service restaurant include choclo tacos, burger arepas, okonomiyaki, and lomo saltado poutine, but lots of regulars show up for carne asada tacos with perfectly seasoned pico de gallo. Owner Gina Petti grew up on the West Coast to Italian and Japanese parents. Her upbringing is reflected in the beverage menu, which features sangria, hibiscus tea, local beer, wine, and sake. Bright paintings in the dining room are by Petti's husband, Roberto Cortez, who was a gifted artist. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Ali Saifi opened Pomegranate on Main to share what he calls the spirit of Iranian hospitality with Greenville, his adopted hometown. The bistro on South Main Street, with its lovely, tiled courtyard, offers open-flame kabobs, wraps on freshly baked flatbread, and dips like the smoky mirza ghasemi, featuring roasted eggplant, tomato, and garlic. In the winter, fresenjan, a pomegranate and walnut stew, satisfies, and entree salads feel complete with diced vegetables, lentils, raisins, chopped mint, and a cumin lime dressing. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Though open for breakfast, it's lunch Monday through Friday that folks line up for at OJ's Diner. Olin Johnson set out to reinvent Southern soul food with whole foods. Daily specials tend to sell out, especially the fried chicken and sauced ribs on Fridays. Table service is warm and efficient; it's possible to drown in the amount of tea served. Cobbler is made in-house and changes seasonally. Stewed greens and fried okra are notable side dishes. A slice of life gathers in the dining room over biscuits and cornbread. Open in Google Maps Foursquare It's funny to call Jasmine Kitchen a social enterprise cafe because it's so darn cheery, replete with a floral mural by notable Greenville artist Jean Wilson Freeman, but its mission is clear: to raise money and train area women who have survived abuse, human trafficking, and addiction creating a path to sustained employment. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, the counter-service restaurant produces excellent soups, sandwiches, and salads along with old-school pound cake that's worth ordering. The 105-year-old converted yellow cottage also has a lot for off-street parking. Open in Google Maps Foursquare Opened in 1988 by Zuhair, Ziad, and Nazih Namouz, Pita House is a Greenville staple and conveniently located across from Greenville Tech and next to the coffee-to-beer spot Grateful Brew. Famously cash only, the restaurant/grocery store is now run by the next generation of Namouzs, Wael and Hani. Known for house-made pita and a case full of Middle Eastern desserts, lunch here is a real treat with a line that moves along quickly. Falafel and gyro plates are best sellers, but consider the Jerusalem salad with the addition of sliced feta. Open in Google Maps Foursquare For fans of In-N-Out, Hip Burger offers a similar style of burgers and fries, but local to the Greenville area. The restaurant started as a food truck and quickly gained a cult following. It opened a brick-and-mortar store in Mauldin (between Greenville and Simpsonville) and then a second shop in Anderson. The Hip Sauce alone is worth the drive to either location, and the chicken nuggets might be as craveable as the burgers. The food truck is available for catered parties and also appears at local events. Open in Google Maps Foursquare
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sully's Steamers set to open location at GSP Airport
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A Greenville-based sandwich shop is set to open its next location inside Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport. Sully's Steamers will open in late April in the Grand Hall of the airport terminal, adjacent to Chick-fil-A. The restaurant will be open from 4:30 a.m. until the last flight departs. 'Our goal is to create a dining experience that reflects the Upstate, offering travelers a mix of well-known national brands and local favorites,' said Dave Edwards, president and CEO of GSP Airport. 'The airport is often the first and last impression visitors have of our community, and we want to ensure that GSP leaves a lasting impression by showcasing the best of what the Upstate has to offer.' Sully's handed out free samples Wednesday morning to travelers passing through GSP Airport. The space used by Sully's was previously a Qdoba which closed in January 2023. Sully's Steamers opened its first location in downtown Greenville in March 2013 and has 15 locations throughout the southeast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Toronto boxing gym celebrates 19 of its boxers winning big at local tournament
A historic Toronto boxing gym is celebrating after several of its boxers won medals at the Brampton Cup, a tournament held between Jan. 30 and Feb. 2. Viktoria Penney, 22, was a stand out in the tournament, winning gold in the women's 80 kilogram weight category. Penney has trained at Sulley's Boxing Gym — located near Dundas and Dufferin streets — for over three years and credits the facility's community for her success. "This gym is like basically a family inside of a gym," she told CBC Toronto. "The staff is really supportive, the coaches are fantastic. As fighters, we train together, we work together and not only that, but we're all friends outside of the gym." Penney is one of 22 boxers from Sully's who fought in the Brampton Cup last weekend — 19 of whom came home with medals. Sully's Boxing Gym is celebrating 19 of its boxers winning medals at the Brampton Cup, a tournament that ran from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2025. (Guillaume Cottin/CBC) It's a big win for the gym, which has a storied history, but has struggled in recent years. Sully's Boxing Gym first opened for business in 1943. Over the years many iconic boxers would train at the gym, including Muhammad Ali, as well as Canadian legends Lennox Lewis and Donovan "Razor" Ruddock. Sully's moved locations a number of times over the decades, but always stayed in the city's west end. In 2019, the gym had to scramble to find a new home after its landlord opted not to renew the lease. Then, like many small businesses, Sully's was hit hard by the pandemic. Sully's pandemic recovery "Coming back from COVID, the gym saw a bit of a loss of fighters and the sport in general was kind of hard to come back from," Penney said. But the gym's recent success is a sign that it's been able to slowly recover, she said. "Seeing now that our gym is in such a good spot with so many people, we've all been working hard for the past three years really to get us to this point. We have new young youth joining the team on the come up. It shows that there is a place for this work and that this gym lives up to the history that's behind it." As modest as Penney is about her own win, Sully's trainer Rico Mancini is quick to praise her athleticism. Rico Mancini, a coach at Sully's Boxing Gym, says he's proud of all the boxers who won medals at the tournament. (Guillaume Cottin/CBC) "She's very focused. She does everything she needs to do. She's not afraid of hard work. She shows up on time, every time … she's a pleasure to work with," Mancini told CBC Toronto. Penney recently joined Canada's national boxing team and Mancini's looking forward to coaching her as she faces new challenges. "Now it's a matter of refining her skills, working on a couple of new tactics and strategies," he said. As for Penney, she's ready to take on whatever comes next, including "some international competitions on the horizon." She's also working on moving down a weight category to 75 kilograms and has aspirations to one day fight at the Olympics. "You never know what happens," Penney said. "I'm riding the boxing wave wherever it takes me."
