Aspiring and current restaurateurs will soon have a new way to develop their skills, test business ideas, and be mentored by some of Greenville’s most successful chefs and business owners. Hone — a new restaurant incubator from restaurateur John Ko and Mill Village Ministries — will open in the Village of West Greenville (in the former Driftwood space).
“Opening a restaurant is high-risk and expensive,” a post announcing the concept explained. “Hone gives chefs a place to test ideas without financial and operational barriers, helping them build a stronger foundation before opening their own space.”
For foodies, the space will host rotating breakfast, lunch, and dinner services from local chefs that change every few months, and it will also serve as a space for pop-ups. It looks like Coffee Coffee could be among the first residents. For the entrepreneurs, it will offer workshops, expert insights, and support from industry professionals. Maybe Greenville’s next Michelin Star spot will start in the purple building.
