TD Saturday Market, Greenville Beet Salad CRAFTED BY CHEF HAYDN SHAAK Nestled at the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hotel Domestique in Travelers Rest is surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling farmland. This is where Chef Haydn Shaak helms Restaurant 17 , which features seasonal ingredients sourced directly from the Upstate—particularly Stage 22 Farms . “Our relationship is unique,” says Craig Weiner of Stage 22 Farms. “We’re basically connected to the hotel, so we’re an amenity for the hotel and we’re also an amenity for Chef Haydn. We’re less than 2 miles down the road.” This translates to beautiful dishes composed of just-picked produce, each season unveiling a new crop of flavors. “The idea is to have everything tied in with the hotel and the farm,” Shaak says. “I’m able to work directly with my farmer. We’re planning our entire year out.” One artful example is the visually stunning Beet Salad. And “salad” is an understatement. Shaak starts with candy-striped Chioggia beets and sweet golden Scan to watch the video and get the recipe. fresh finds AT FARMERS MARKETS Revel in the bounty of South Carolina’s rich farmlands when you shop these local markets. South Carolina State Farmers Market Each season offers a new harvest at this warehouse-style market in West Columbia, open daily, year-round. Expect bins of giant watermelons and cantaloupe in the summer and pumpkins in the fall—plus flowers, fruits and vegetables galore. TD Saturday Market Greenville’s Main Street is transformed into a bustling farmers market every Saturday from May through October. Wander more than 75 vendor stalls, listen to live music, watch chef demonstrations and bring the kids for fun activities. Summerville Farmers Market Located in the First Citizens Bank parking lot behind Town Hall every Saturday from April through November, this pop-up event showcases locally grown produce, plus goods like small-batch salsa, fresh-squeezed lemonade and pickled snacks. Pee Dee State Farmers Market Open Monday through Saturday all year long, this sprawling market is located on U.S. Highway 52 between Florence and Darlington. Meander through rows of blooming flowers and plants, baskets of juicy peaches and fruits, local specialties like boiled peanuts and stone-ground grits, and seasonal decor such as Christmas trees. beets that are roasted and tossed in an orange, honey and horseradish dressing. He spoons this over a bed of ricotta cheese and tops it all with orange supreme, paper-thin beet chips, hazelnuts, microgreens and fresh herbs. The result is a dish that looks as incredible as it tastes. 14 DiscoverSouthCarolina.com PHOTO CREDIT: VISITGREENVILLESC
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