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Dec 24, 2023

Greenville News winners: Full list of 2023 Best of the Upstate Awards

The 2023 Community's Choice -- Best of the Upstate awards gala was held Friday, July 21 at the Greenville Convention Center. More than 600 people attended the gala event, as awards were announced in

The 2023 Community's Choice -- Best of the Upstate awards gala was held Friday, July 21 at the Greenville Convention Center.

More than 600 people attended the gala event, as awards were announced in 195 different categories, honoring service providers, restaurants, retailers and more.

Red Carpet Photos:Best of the Upstate 2023 Gala

More than 25,000 voters cast 223,000 votes for their favorites.

Best of the Upstate:Special section in e-edition of Sunday's Greenville News

Attendees at the Gala posted dozens of photos on Social media. Search #bestofgreenville or #bestoftheupstate on Facebook to see how many of the award winners celebrated.

The awards are presented each year by the Greenville News, GreenvilleOnline.com and TALK Greenville Magazine. Here are the award winners:

Alternative Medicine Garner's Natural Life

Barber Shop The Edge Barbershop

Body Movement Solutions StretchLab

Chiropractic Clinic The Joint Chiropractic

Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center Advanced Cosmetic Surgery

Dental Clinic Indigo Pediatric Dentistry

Dermatology Clinic Greenville Dermatology

Eye Care Clinic Clemson Eye

Family Practice Brio Primary Care

Hair Salon Capelli

Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center Hearing Healthcare Center

Home Health Care Services Elite Home Care & Day Centers

HospicePatriot Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospital/Medical Center Shriners Children's Greenville

Massage Therapy Urban Nirvana Spa & Salon

Maternity & Childbirth Center The Doula Group

Mental Health Provider iTrust Wellness Group

Nail Salon - Manicure/Pedicure Oscar Nails & Spa

Non-Medical Home Health Services The Woodlands at Furman

Nutrition/Vitamin/Supplement Store Garner's Natural Life

Orthodontic Clinic Marshall Orthodontics

Orthopedic Center Shriners Children's Orthopedics

Pediatric Clinic Shriners Children's Greenville

Pediatric Dental Clinic Smile Place

Physical Therapy Clinic Elite Integrated Therapy Centers

Spa/Medical Spa Clemson Eye Aesthetics

Tanning Salon Browning Studio

Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic AFC Urgent Care Bon Secours

Weight Loss Center The Bariatric Clinic

Chiropractor Kevin Lewis, DC Greenville Spine Institute

Hair Stylist Bobbi Gregory GLAM Salon

Oral Surgeon Brett M. Shigley, DMD, MS Magnolia Falls Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Center

All-Around Restaurant The Southern Growl

Asian Food Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine

Bakery Gio’s Pastry, Caffe & Italian Market

BBQ Henry's Smokehouse

Breakfast Stax Omega Diner

Brunch Eggs Up Grill

Buffet Mutt's BBQ

Burger Five Guys

Caterer/Catering Company2 Bros Pizza

Country Cooking Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Dessert Brick Street Cafe

Family Friendly Dining The Southern Growl

Food Truck The Noodle Lady

Greek Food Pita House

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt Good Karma Ice Cream

Indian Food Saffron Indian Cuisine

Italian Food Portofino's Italian Restaurant

Local Coffee Shop Coffee Underground

Meal Prep Company Clean Eatz

Mexican Food El Tejano Mexican Restaurant

New Restaurant Smitty's Smokin' Soul Food

Pizza Sidewall Pizza Company

Romantic Restaurant The Peddler Steak House

Seafood Restaurant Coral

Steakhouse The Peddler Steak House

Sushi Otto Izakaya

Chef Eli Biggs The Southern Growl

Art Gallery Model Trains Station

Axe Throwing/Darts/Pool Group Therapy Pub & Playground

Comedy Club Cafe And Then Some

Community Theater Peace Center Concert Hall

Event Venue The Chapel at Mountain Springs

Family Amusement Model Trains Station

Festival/Fair Artisphere

Live Music/Concert Venue Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Live Theater Peace Center Concert Hall

Museum The Children’s Museum of the Upstate

Place of Worship Prince of Peace Catholic Church & School

Sports Team - Local Greenville Drive

Tourist/Seasonal Attraction - Local Falls Park on the Reedy

DJ - Event/Wedding Sam Luba - Power House Entertainment Group

TV Personality Chris Justus WYFF 4 News

Weather Reporter Chris Justus WYFF 4 News

Bank Bank of Travelers Rest

Credit Union Spero Financial Federal Credit Union

Investment Firm Wagner Wealth Management

Mortgage Lending Company Greenville Federal Credit Union

Apartment Complex The Lofts at Woodside Mill

Assisted/Senior Living The Woodlands at Furman

Bathroom/Kitchen Remodeling Company Bath Fitter

Foundation Repair/ Basement / Water Proofing Service Company Upstate Structural Repair

Green Home Builder Meritus Signature Homes

Home Builder SK Builders

Home Repair/Remodeling Company Cornerstone Construction

Interior Design Company Dwell Chic

Moving Company Tiger Moving

Property Management Company Reedy Property Group

Real Estate Company - Commercial Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner REALTORS

Real Estate Company - Residential Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner, REALTORS

Retirement/55+ Community The Springs at Simpsonville

Swimming Pool/Spa Aqua Blue Pools

Real Estate Agent Renia Trickett 864 Team: Rosenfeld Realty Group

Real Estate Team/Group The Van Gieson Team

Child Care Little Me Academy

College/University Clemson University

Dance Studio/School Shock Dance Center

Learning/Tutoring Center Wired Minds Tutoring

Pre-School Little Me Academy

School - Private Southside Christian School

Pet Grooming Company The Barkershop at The K9 Corner

Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care The K9 Corner

Pet Store EarthWise Pet Supply & Grooming

Veterinary Clinic Travelers Rest Animal Hospital

Bail Bond Company Carolina Bail Bonding Inc.

Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company Stanley Steemer

Clothing Designer Carolina Soma

Commercial Roofing Company Grier Roofing

Computer/Tablet or Cell Phone Repair Computer-Tech-Services

Concrete/Rock/Brick Company Pride Masonry

Electrician/Electrical Service Company Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

Film and VHS Conversion Service Image East Video

Flooring Installation Greer Flooring Center

Garage Door Company Bry Overhead Door Service

Heating/AC Service Company Complete Heat and Air

Insurance Agency SDR Insurance

Law Firm David R. Price, Jr., PA

Lawn Care/Landscaping Company Grass Nerds

Pest Control Company Scout's Pest Control

Piercing Studio Purple Haze

Plumbing Company Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

Roofing Company Grier Roofing

Security Company CPI Security Systems

Self-Storage Company Public Storage

Solar Service Company Firefly Solar & Roofing

Travel Agency Polka Dots N’ Wishes Travel

Window Company Taylors Window & Screen

Attorney - Family Law John M. Mussetto The Law Offices Of John Mussetto

Attorney - Personal Injury David R. Price, Jr., PA

Attorney - Real Estate Chris Cogdill The Cogdill Law Firm

Attorney - Trial Lawyer Nihar Patel, The Carolina Law Group, LLC

Insurance Agent Guy Furay, The Insurance Source

Photographer/Videographer Jennifer Weaver, Weaver Wedding Films

Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store Trudy’s Timeless Treasures

Appliance Store Fanning's Appliances

Arts & Crafts Store Bernina Sewing Center We're In Stitches

Book Store - New/Used Mr K's Used Books, Music and More

Boutique That’s Karma Consignment Boutique

CBD Store Palmetto Hemp Provisions

Children’s Clothing Store Doodlebugs

Consignment Store The Dream Center Resale Store

Do It Yourself Store A Do It Yourself Pest Control Store

Firearms Store Dewey's Pawn Shop

Flooring Store Greer Flooring Center

Furniture Store Jeff Lynch Appliance & TV Center

Garden Center/Nursery Country Boy's Garden, Gift & Home

Gift Shop The Shoppes Off Trade

Grocery Store Ingles Markets

Hardware/Home Improvement Store Classic Ace Hardware

Jewelry Store Julie's Jewels & Gifts

Lighting Store Gallery of Lighting

Mall/Shopping Center Haywood Mall

Mattress Store Mr. Mattress, Inc.

Men’s Clothing Store Smith & James

Outdoor Equipment Blades Outdoor Equipment, LLC

Pawn Shop Dewey's Pawn Shop

Plumbing Supply Store/Showroom ProSource Plumbing Supply

Quilt Store All About Fabrics

Shoe Store Foot Solutions

Specialty Shop Under the Carolina Moon

Thrift Store Miracle Hill Thrift Store

Women’s Clothing Store Julie Mayer Collection

Bar Fireforge Crafted Beer

Brewpub/Brewery Fireforge Crafted Beer

Cocktails - Restaurant/Bar The Southern Growl

Craft Beer Store Greenville Beer Exchange

Happy Hour Group Therapy Pub & Playground

Liquor Store Bouharoun's Fine Wines & Spirits

Margarita Tipsy Taco

Sports Bar Local Cue Sports Bar

Wine Store City Scape Winery

Winery City Scape Winery

Bicycle Store Sunrift Adventures

Fitness Center/Gym CrossFit Potentia

Golf Course Furman University Golf Club

Health Club YMCA of Greenville

Shooting Range Palmetto State Armory

Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store Cabela's

Yoga/Pilates Studio Southern Om Hot Yoga

Personal Trainer Tee Lollis, Crossfit Potentia

Eco-Friendly/Green Business Green Laundry Lounge

Place to Work The Woodlands at Furman

4-Wheel/Off Road Center Clemson 4 Wheel Center

Auto Body/Collision Center Benson Collision Repair

Auto Dealer Service Department Benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Auto Repair Shop Certified Automotive

Boat/Marine Dealer Upstate Marine

Car Wash/Detail Shop Waves Express Car Wash

Limo/Transportation Service GSP Limousine

Motorcycle Dealer Harley-Davidson of Greenville

New Car Dealership Benson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

RV Dealership Camping World

Tire Center Tires Unlimited II of Greer

Used Car Dealership Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram