Old Town Kitchen and Cocktails Brings Old Favorites to Rock Hill | Eater Carolinas

"Opened by chef Chris Coleman as part of a post‑COVID expansion across the state line, this restaurant occupies a charming old mill space in a technological park in Rock Hill and was leased in December 2020 with plans finalized by February for a May opening. The concept is “authenticity elevated,” aiming to revive the warm, neighborhood dining experiences of Coleman’s youth—servers who know your name, straightforward comfort cooking—and to dress that nostalgia up just enough to feel special. The menu leans into shareable, Southern‑inspired plates such as barbecue pork rinds with French onion dip and a whipped pimento cheese ball served with Triscuits and pickles, alongside burgers, sandwiches, salads and a rotating “meat and veggie” plate that has featured fried catfish, country fried steak and beer‑can chicken. The overall vibe is fun and familiar but polished, selling a sense of comfort and repeatability that has resonated with locals." - Sam Slaughter