Caviar & Bananas, a gourmet market and café currently under construction on Laurens Street at ONE City Plaza next to the Aloft Hotel, announced this week it will be opening on Aug. 5.
The 4,700-square-foot space will have an outdoor seating area and will be open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. This is the first Caviar & Bananas location that co-founders and owners Kris and Margaret Furniss will open outside of the Charleston market.
Similar to the Charleston stores, Caviar & Bananas Greenville will offer a selection of prepared and packaged goods, made-to-order salads and sandwiches, an espresso and tea bar, artisan pastries and baked goods, boutique wines and craft beers, a charcuterie and cheese counter and gourmet gift baskets. The store will also offer delivery.
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Caviar & Bananas Greenville will also include a wine bar that features a selection of wines and a menu of small plate offerings that will be available during the afternoon and evening hours. This fall, Caviar & Bananas will launch their gourmet-to-go catering menu, which will be available for home or office delivery as well as in-store pick up. The menu will offer a selection of signature hors d’oeuvres, entrees and sides for simple yet sophisticated weeknight dinners, office lunches or special occasions.
The inspiration for the design of Caviar & Bananas Greenville comes from the store’s name itself, say the owners. “Caviar” symbolizes something special, upscale and occasional, while “Bananas” symbolizes simplicity, warmth and the everyday. The material palette echoes this contrast, mixing tile, wood, steel, stone, concrete and stainless steel. The layout of the space weaves visitors through distinct “moments,” including dining areas, retail displays and areas for mingling. Overall, the design is intended to create an uplifting space where the community comes together to access and enjoy outstanding food, beverages and service, the owners say.
In addition to the Greenville store, Caviar & Bananas plans to open a Nashville location in 2017. For more information, visit caviarandbananas.com or follow Caviar & Bananas on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
