33 Liberty
Menu changes weekly, but it recently featured appetizers like the sweet potato blini with pecan smoked pork shoulder, crθme fraiche and green tomato jam or the mixed greens with sugar cane vinaigrette, sweet potato crisps and caramelized pecans. Then take a bite out of a sweet potato biscuit with Parmigiano Reggiano and English Stilton cheeses.
33 Liberty Lane, Greenville, 864.370.4888, www.33liberty.com. Chicora Alley
Sweet potato fries are an option on the side and always come with the Chicora burger, plus you can get them mashed with the veggie plate at lunch or the beef medallions at dinner. You'll also find them inside the beef and greens quesadilla or the veggie, beef brisquet and pork tenderloin burritos.
608-B S. Main St., Greenville, 864.232.4100, www.chicoraalley.com.
Mary's Restaurant
Mary has her own version of sweet potato pie plus a casserole with pecans and coconut on top. Accompanying hot entrees are roasted sweet potatoes and a roasted fall veggie medley that includes them too. And sometimes you'll find whipped sweet potatoes on the brunch buffet.
113 S. Main St., Fountain Inn, 864.862.0963.
Reed Messer can be reached at reedmesser@aol.com.