Greenville’s great

We think Greenville’s a great place to live, work and play! We asked members of the Her… magazine readers’ panel to share some of their favorite places and people in the Emerald City — and even weigh in on what Greenville still needs. Here are some of their answers.

— Jane Hudson

Which restaurant is your favorite spot to meet your girlfriends for lunch?

• “McAlister’s. There’s nothing like sitting outside on a nice warm day and catching up with friends.” — Crystal Morris, 23, Greenville
• “The Daily Grind. They have great sandwiches and yummy salads and let’s not forget their undeniable desserts!!!!” — Kim Adams, 33, Greenville
• “Panera Bread. I love to order the broccoli or the baked potato soup in a bread bowl.” — Kay Regnier, 53, Greenville

Where do you like to go to sip a cocktail — and which drink is your favorite there?

• “LA Lounge! Great martinis! The atmosphere is fun, posh, relaxing! Just the place for great girlfriend chitchat while sipping on a Dusk In Eden martini!” — Charetta Walls, 53, Greenville
• “Starlight Cafe is one of my favorite places to go for cocktails. They have jazz night once a week and the atmosphere is amazing. Plus, the strawberry mint mojitos are to die for.” — Hope Tharrington, 23, Greenville
• “The Daily Grind. The bar atmosphere is beautiful, the martini list is long, coca mint is the favorite … and the appetizers are great!” — Kristen Locklear, 27, Winterville

Where’s your favorite walking trail?

• “From store to store at the Greenville Mall.” — Christy Angle, 38, Stokes
• “The Town Common.” — Sylvia Horne, 47, Winterville
• “There’s a walk down at the new trails that the FROGGs (The Friends of Greenville Greenways) built down by the river." — Delia Liuzza, 48, Bear Grass

Who’s your favorite local musician or band?

• “Blount Harvey, a neo-soul funk band with a hip-hop flair that soothes your spirit and lifts you to pure music ecstasy." — Kyndall Peele, 21, Greenville
• “Spare Change. I just love their kind of music! So easy to dance to.” — Nita Massengill, 54, Greenville
• “The Avett Brothers from North Carolina. They are on their way to making it BIG! www.theavettbrothers.com .” — Elizabeth Oliveira, 39, Greenville

Where’s your favorite local place to get a salad, and which salad is your favorite?

• “Debu Cafe has the best salad; my favorite is the salad trio with pasta, chicken and potato salad on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes.” — Kadie Moore, 28, Greenville
• “Fuji Apple Chicken is my favorite salad at Panera. I always ask for two packs of their white balsamic apple vinaigrette. It’s so good!” — Pansie Flood, 45, Greenville
• “University Chophouse’s wedgie salad, an old favorite classic.” — Barbara Southerland, 58, Greenville

Where is the best place to people-watch in Greenville/Pitt County?

• “Going to the mall and just sitting is a fun place to people watch.” — Crystal Dunn, 24, Greenville
• “I love people-watching at all ECU athletic events.” — Lydia Hutchings Bardin, 24, Greenville
• Downtown, on a bright sunny day!” — Ebanee Kennedy, 26, Greenville

Where’s your favorite place to grab a cup of coffee?

• “I’d have to go for Krispy Kreme. Just don’t eat too many doughnuts while you’re there. Very tempting!” — Pat Tutino, 62, Greenville
• “The one and only Starbucks” — Colleen Johnson, 30, Greenville
• “Barnes & Noble. It’s my Mommy-getaway once a week. Coffee, a good recipe book, a cushy chair, and I’m in heaven!” —Terri Stansbury, 42, Winterville