Purpose-driven restaurant Jasmine Kitchen recently announced a milestone for its business.
Jasmine Kitchen is powered by local nonprofit Jasmine Road, a residency program that empowers women who are survivors of drug addiction, sex trafficking and prostitution. Jasmine Kitchen provides career opportunities for the nonprofit’s residents.
On Jan. 13, the restaurant announced on social media that it now employs 11 residents.
“We now have 11 amazing residents employed at one time, the most ever,” the post said. “This achievement is more than just a number; it’s a testament to the growth we’ve worked so hard for and the resilience of these incredible women.”
In addition to the delicious food, patrons of Jasmine Kitchen know their money goes toward helping local women on a road to healing. Jasmine Kitchen is located at 503 Augusta St. in downtown Greenville.
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Greer’s Riverside Bagels & Deli quietly closed.
The news was announced social media by Gio’s Pastry, Caffe and Italian Market, which used to sell Riverside’s bagels on Saturdays. Gio’s is currently temporarily closed and will not resume Saturday bagel sales in wake of the closure. Riverside is now noted as “permanently closed” on Google.
Gio’s is located at 218 S. Main St. in Fountain Inn.
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A new Nothing Bundt Cakes held its grand opening in Taylors with a ribbon cutting Jan. 16.
The new location is the bakery’s third in the Upstate. The chain was founded in 1997. Although it is not South Carolina-based or founded, Clemson University football coach Dabo Swinney once helped the then-fledgling business in its first expansion during his days as a real estate agent.
Nothing Bundt Cakes is located at 5314 Wade Hampton Blvd. in Taylors.
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Planned and postponed events to look forward to:
- Downtown Greenville favorite Sum Bar will host its second anniversary party, jointly celebrating Lunar New Year on Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and will include lion dancers, food, lantern crafts and drinks from local vendors. Sum Bar is located at 307 E. Washington St.
- The People’s Tap will host its two-year anniversary party Feb. 3. It was postponed due to the winter weather on Jan. 10.
- Everyone loves when great minds join forces. Potluck GVL and SOL GVL will collaborate on a five-course dinner Feb. 3 at Sum Bar. Drink pairings are available. Tickets can be purchased on Resy.
