UPDATE:New Greenville Restaurants

[DT-Gville]

The smoke from the bar area is over-powering. We got a table as far away from it as we could, but it's not worth running the gauntlet to get in and out of the restaurant. We won't go back unless the smoking ordinance takes affect or the restaurant voluntarily complies.

I would have to agree with you. We usually like to eat at the bar or bar tables and that is impossible to do at this restaurant without getting a mouthful of smoke. Very unfortunate, because other than that I enjoy the food (and beer, of course).

[gs3]

Well, never fear...it's not Piazza Bergamo, but there is a gelato shop opening on West Washington near Wild Wing...and you can also get gelato at Whole Foods Market (and it's yummy). So we're covered.

Opening soon:

[gvegascple]

Azia is open....met some friends after work for drinks.....one word......FANFRIGINTASTIC!!!!!!!

The Mrs and I tried Azia last Saturday. Very nice place, they pull off the metropolitan-in-a-wharehouse vibe very well (what Blue Fire tries but falls a bit short). It feels like the place could morph into a fancy NYC nightclub at any second, but doesnt. The bar is very pretty and fun to hang out in, the staff was great and we felt very well taken care of (we had better be at those prices).

Oh, the food aint bad either.

[goodbye]

Opening soon:

I love the Luna Rosa logo! Thanks for the pic gsupstate.

[Danmire]

Very unfortunate, because other than that I enjoy the food (and beer, of course).

Their beer selection is great. I was a little shocked though they some of them are $5 a pint. That certainly jumped my tab up.

[gs3]

Not open yet, but has anyone noticed the construction on Pomegranate lately? They are taking the small empty space next to their building, and either adding on, or creating a courtyard. Looks like this restaurant is putting some serious work into the revitalization of this West End building. Should be pretty nice from everything I'm hearing.

[adrockc2]

Not open yet, but has anyone noticed the construction on Pomegranate lately? They are taking the small empty space next to their building, and either adding on, or creating a courtyard. Looks like this restaurant is putting some serious work into the revitalization of this West End building. Should be pretty nice from everything I'm hearing.

I'd like to see some photos of that.

[gs3]

^ I'll try to snap one at lunch.

[wellen]

Not open yet, but has anyone noticed the construction on Pomegranate lately? They are taking the small empty space next to their building, and either adding on, or creating a courtyard. Looks like this restaurant is putting some serious work into the revitalization of this West End building. Should be pretty nice from everything I'm hearing.

Amazing what unlimited funds can do.

[RestedTraveler]

Noticed this today as I was walking by where Sophisticated Palate had been:

[goodbye]

I hope that is just a temporary sign.

[RestedTraveler]

I hope that is just a temporary sign.

Me, too. A nice "Takosushi" shingle sign out front would work...the more shingle signage in downtown, the better.

[Dogs On Wheels]

Me, too. A nice "Takosushi" shingle sign out front would work...the more shingle signage in downtown, the better.

I'am not sure if they will be allowed.

I remember when the Hollywood guy was moving into that building and he wanted some fancy sign out front and they wouldnt allow him. I'am not sure if 'they' was the city or the owner of the building but all the signs on that building are the same uniform look.

World Finance, The Palate and The Hollywood place.

[RestedTraveler]

I'am not sure if they will be allowed.

I remember when the Hollywood guy was moving into that building and he wanted some fancy sign out front and they wouldnt allow him. I'am not sure if 'they' was the city or the owner of the building but all the signs on that building are the same uniform look.

World Finance, The Palate and The Hollywood place.

Whomever wouldn't allow it, I'm sure, has their head stuck some place dark and smelly.

[goodbye]

Sounds like the property owner(s) are behind such a rule. They should consider broadening their ideas a bit though. It would really make a difference in their building's attractiveness.

[charlie swords]

my guess is it was the property owner, the city is pretty strict but you can usaully get them to agree to most things.....

what do you mean by "shingle sign"...a small under canopy sign?

[RestedTraveler]

what do you mean by "shingle sign"...a small under canopy sign?

Ones like you see throughout downtown on store fronts...like the ones shown in this thread.

[Mr. Downtown]

The building that Takosushi is in is in desperate need of a makeover. I haven't tried it yet, but I do think that it would be a shame if they fail because of lack of adequate signage here.

[goodbye]

Is the Hollywood store gone? I noticed its windows covered in brown paper and its sign was no longer up on the building.

Here is a photo showing the sign for the new Indian restaurant on Main Street:

[Greenville]

Is the Hollywood store gone? I noticed its windows covered in brown paper and its sign was no longer up on the building.

Here is a photo showing the sign for the new Indian restaurant on Main Street:

I like their sign. It adds yet another unique, colorful shingle to downtown.

[gs3]

I'd like to see some photos of that.

Here is a photo of the small area (not a great photo, too much in the way). The wall to the right is the building being redeveloped for Pomegranate. The space was a small empty space between the buidlings, where I'm sure an old building had been torn down. From the looks of this, I'm guessing the restaurant will us this space for outdoor seating / a courtyard.

[gs3]

Coming soon just off Woodruff on Miller, near Greenridge......Thai & Sushi:

[adrockc2]

Here is a photo of the small area (not a great photo, too much in the way). The wall to the right is the building being redeveloped for Pomegranate. The space was a small empty space between the buidlings, where I'm sure an old building had been torn down. From the looks of this, I'm guessing the restaurant will us this space for outdoor seating / a courtyard.

Very nice, thanks gsupstate.

[gs3]

Does anyone have information on a new restaurant on Poinsett in the general area around Snapshot Cafe? I hear an out of town restaurant group is looking at a space / property, though I'm not sure what space / property. ?????

[RestedTraveler]

That wall is covered with some nice cobalt blue 1' square tiles now. It's looking great! It'll definitely have some outdoor appeal to it, I think. Can't wait to try some Lamb Kabob (hopefully it's on their menu)!

Does anyone have information on a new restaurant on Poinsett in the general area around Snapshot Cafe? I hear an out of town restaurant group is looking at a space / property, though I'm not sure what space / property. ?????

I've heard NOTHING, but I certainly hope they're looking at the area across the highway that's currently listed through Prudential. That'd be a GREAT Location for some new development.