Lillia Callum-Penso

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Spencer Donovan |Lillia Callum-Penso

GREENVILLE — The Charlotte-based owner of Hampton Station, a century-old set of industrial buildings, has a vision for rejuvenating the former drinking and dining destination just west of downtown Greenville. But the departure of so many core tenants in the past year and more has raised a central question: Can it regain the energy and foot traffic it started out with? Representatives for Abacus Capital, the new owner, think so.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Lillia Callum-Penso

GREENVILLE — Perhaps it’s no surprise given the way Carlos Loaiza spent his life toggling the line between being Colombian and American that he named his business Half Rooted. The food truck turned restaurant celebrates traditional Colombian cuisine but infuses elements Loaiza picked up from working in local restaurants for the past decade. He is himself half rooted in Colombia and America. And so is his food. “It’s a play on where the food originates from,” Loaiza said.

3 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Lillia Callum-Penso

GREENVILLE — After months of planning, construction and a name change, owners of Abyss restaurant are ready to set an opening date. The restaurant at downtown's ONE City Plaza — in the former home of Reid's Fine Foods below the Aloft hotel — is slated to open May 7. To begin, it will serve dinner and then will add lunch service and eventually a weekend brunch offering.

3 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Lillia Callum-Penso

GREENVILLE — Sitting at the bar at Paseo feels surprisingly comfortable given the elegant renovation that has transformed the tapas restaurant space at The Commons. But Paseo owners Camilo Franco and Daniel Lopez are there to greet you with warm smiles and a detailed explanation of the menu or just a chat about life — whatever you need. While the restaurant offers its own food, you can also bring food from other places in The Commons and just grab wine or beer at the bar.

3 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Lillia Callum-Penso

GREENVILLE — A lot can happen in 20 years. And this year, euphoria is proving the point with a lineup of events that is at once new and unique but also familiar. This year’s food wine and music festival will bring 81 events during four days in September. These include 18 classroom culinary learning experiences, seven Michelin chefs and two events that honor Greenville’s culinary past.