Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development, Chad Elsey, Owner and Managing Partner of Melrose Market
What: The City of Columbia’s Office of Economic Development will be host the grand opening of Melrose Market on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Melrose Market is a full-service neighborhood restaurant and bar in historic Melrose Heights, offering indoor and outdoor dining, a lively bar, a comfortable lounge, and a curated retail market filled with local finds and everyday favorites. Created by owner Chad Elsey, Melrose Market was designed to be a welcoming gathering place where guests return again and again for great food, drinks, and hospitality.
Guests can enjoy an approachable menu for lunch and dinner, with favorites like the French dip, goat cheese balls and specialty spritzes already generating buzz. Melrose Market is located on 2710 Gervais Street and will offer walk-in lunch service and dinner by reservation during opening weeks.
For more information about Melrose Market, please visit their website at https://melrosemarketsc.com/
When: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Where: 2710 Gervais Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29204