![]() The two new Tipsy locations will retain the things that have made the original on Pelham Road so successful – good food, a good bar and an inviting vibe. They took a bit of a detour to open Tipsy Music Pub in October, and in the end decided they wanted to focus their energy more on building their restaurants, says Brook Barlow, with X Agency, who is handling PR and marketing for Tipsy Taco. Tipsy Taco’s owners Balentine and Carlton have long had their sights on growth, particularly in areas that might embrace their neighborhood vibe. “And in this market, you don’t get that many chances with people.” “There were just a lot of mistakes happening in the kitchen and in the front,” he said. And without consistent staff, it was hard to maintain consistent quality, Ko said. He blamed his own lack if integration in the local food scene (Ko moved here in 2015). The Common Cure was designed as a neighborhood spot, with a casual atmosphere, good burgers, good salads and a good vibe, but Ko said he struggled to find and keep good staff. When that group abruptly closed its two Local Taco locations in Greenville in 2016, Ko negotiated a deal to take over the one at 15 Conestee. Local Taco was also a Ko-created concept, but one he had sold to a restaurant group in 2015. ![]() Ko opened his neighborhood restaurant last March, taking over the space left vacant when The Local Taco closed. “While the Music Pub was a fun and unique concept for us, we want to focus on the Tipsy Taco brand and future growth.” “The expansion was something we knew would eventually happen and with these two great location opportunities, we decided now was the time,” Carlton said via e-mail. The 3,000-square-foot restaurant will be located at 702 Fairview Road, Suite 104. In addition to the Augusta Road restaurant, Tipsy owners Trish Balentine and Roger Carlton have plans to open a Tipsy Taco in Simpsonville. And it comes as Tipsy Taco is closing its Tipsy Music Pub and focusing on what the owners said they do best: restaurants, food and fun. The changes come as The Common Cure has struggled to find its footing in a restaurant landscape populated with options and dwindling qualified staff, said owner John Ko. immediately, with plans to open for business there in April. The former restaurant closed its doors Sunday, and the latter will be taking over the 4,500-square-foot space at 15 Conestee Ave. One restaurant closes, another opens: That seems to be the story of Greenville these days, and so it is also the story of The Common Cure and Tipsy Taco. I know their is a such thing as Regulars and most of them DO NOT LIKE HIPHOP NEVER EVER EVER but is their no way we can meet in the middle somewhere some night of the week some event once a year How can we work to erace it ? their are alot of young people that are talented but will never get the shot None of those pack out on odd nights all great music by the way!!!! but none the less they do about the same as a hiphop show artist need a place to floursih grow build a fan base We both know the stigma that is around hip hop I have come out to indie rock shows hardcore shows folk shows What is it that venues seem not to like about local hiphop concerts Hey wes Ive read alot of your post and you shoot straight, So I would like to get an open dilect for the tons of HipHop artist here in the greenville music scene. ![]() Resources for hot meals, shelters, and health care Greenville Groups Looking for a job? Check the most recent posts here. Hungry? We have food, and you can read about it here. Moving to Greenville? Looking for apartment suggestions? Check here first. Check the wiki or sidebar to see if your question has already been answered.Report content that is spam, off topic, or toxic.Pictures, events, shows, ponies, mishaps, you name it, Greenville's got it! Rules for Posting & Commenting Detailed rules can be found here.
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