"Julian Loué launched a pandemic bread-baking hobby into a second career, opening Rise Bakery in West Greenville. The team at Rise produces bread daily for several restaurants — like a Kalamata olive and polenta country loaf — but locals stop in for morning pastry and perfectly lacquered croissants. A double-twisted cardamon bun is aromatic and beautifully constructed, but a stellar pairing is the orange creamsicle Danish alongside a juniper latte. Hot and cold sandwiches are available at lunch, and Instagram stories announce featured pastries for the week. Holiday items also appear, such as hot cross buns and galette des rois." - Stephanie Burnette