Carolina Bistro (Fort Mill, York, North: closing, restaurant, pub)

[Sigma67]

I heard that this was bought out or closing not sure which is correct....does anyone have any info on this? We love that place their food is really good and its a cool place to hang out!

[lovethecarolinas]

I found an article where Carolina Bistro changed hands approx six months ago.



Carolina Bistro in Indian Land reemerges as authentic Italian restaurant

Fort Mill Times (Published: Tuesday, Jun. 12, 2012 / Updated: Monday, Jun. 11, 2012 02:41 PM)

Though he refuses to refer to his restaurant as “New York style,” owner Danny LaFranca can’t deny the Northern influence of the reborn Carolina Bistro on Hwy. 521.

For starters, no less than eight transplanted New Yorkers can be spotted at any given time preparing the casual Italian-American cuisine in the hectic kitchen area.

“This place is a Northern magnet,” said kitchen manager and Brooklyn native Tom Pizzo. “But when we saw what Danny brought to the table, it’s no surprise that we all came out in droves to work for him.”

Previously, under different ownership, Carolina Bistro offered a mostly pub style menu.

For the Long Island native whose grandparents ran a bakery in both Italy and Brooklyn, LaFranca’s vision behind re-opening the Carolina Bistro was simple: To re-create the food he grew up with in a relaxed setting equal parts lounge and sports bar.


*the rest of the article can be read here: Carolina Bistro in Indian Land reemerges as authentic Italian restaurant | Fort Mill Times - Fort Mill, SC

Originally Posted by Sigma67

I heard that this was bought out or closing not sure which is correct....does anyone have any info on this? We love that place their food is really good and its a cool place to hang out!

[axyssally]

Yup. As a transplant from MA and NY I love it there. It's the only good Italian we have found in the Charlotte area.