Chef Joe Cash to Open Dootsie's in Greenville This December
The Michelin-starred chef behind Scoundrel is launching an Italian-inspired concept in the Village of West Greenville.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Dining Out
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Chef Joe Cash is set to open his latest restaurant, Dootsie's, in Greenville this early December 2026. The new dining destination will focus on Italian-inspired cuisine served in a family-style environment.
Why it matters
The restaurant represents the latest chapter in the career of a chef who has brought significant national culinary recognition to the region. It aims to offer a comfortable setting for patrons while highlighting refined techniques.
Dootsie's will be located at 1233 W. Pendleton St. and will feature 77 seats. The establishment includes an open kitchen and an enclosed glass pasta-making room to showcase the culinary process.
The players
Joe Cash
A graduate of Greenville Technical College's Culinary Institute of the Carolinas who previously worked at high-profile venues like Per Se, Noma, and The Pool.
The details
The menu will incorporate a specific spaghetti recipe passed down from the chef's grandmother, anchoring the Italian-inspired theme. The space is designed to foster a family-style dining atmosphere.
Timeline
2014: Joe Cash began working with Major Food Group.
2022: The chef opened Scoundrel in Greenville.
2023: Esquire Magazine recognized Scoundrel as a Best New Restaurant.
2024: Scoundrel received a James Beard semifinalist nomination.
October 21, 2026: Scoundrel successfully retained its one-star Michelin status.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects a broader trend of celebrated chefs leveraging their Michelin-rated reputations to cultivate more casual, family-oriented dining concepts. This shift marks a departure from formal fine-dining exclusivity toward accessible, high-quality community experiences.
Residents in the Village of West Greenville can expect a new 77-seat dining option starting in early December. The restaurant's focus on family-style service will provide a new venue for social gatherings and local dining routines.
The takeaway
When choosing a new dining spot, look for venues that blend high-level culinary pedigree with accessible, family-style service formats. Supporting local chef-driven concepts helps maintain the growth and diversity of the regional food scene.
Further reading
Find more local restaurant openings and culinary news in the Dining Out section.
More information
For more details on the upcoming launch, visit the Dootsie's restaurant information portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Spartanburg Herald Journal.
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