Greenville's Scoundrel in Esquire Magazine as Best New Restaurant in South Carolina

Greenville's French restaurant Scoundrel has been selected as one of the "Best New Restaurants in America" list by "Esquire Magazine."

The magazine describes Scoundrel as "French fare with flair" in its Winter 2023 edition, available on Dec. 5.

Last year, "Esquire" selected the 40 best new restaurants in America but has switched it to a selection from each state. Scoundrel was chosen to represent South Carolina and recently celebrated its one-year anniversary in October.

"Esquire" describes Scoundrel as a "handsome, tall brick-walled space," run by Executive Chef Joe Cash, who has experience from now-defunct Noma in Copenhagen and Torrisi and Per Se restaurants in New York City.

"It's a thrill to be on a list of so many heavy hitters and friends as well," Cash said. "Getting that national nod is something special. The fact that my team and I work really hard every day to strive for something different and special. I think that is now being realized."

Greenville bistro Scoundrel: 15 minutes with ... Chef Joe Cash, founder of Greenville bistro Scoundrel

Most notably, Scoundrel is known for its steaks, duck and fresh seafood with other specialty menu items. Chef Cash hosts private collaboration dinners that bring international guest chefs to Greenville for a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

"Esquire" is an American men's and lifestyle magazine established and published in 1933 and headquartered in New York City. It is most commonly known for the Sexiest Women Alive issue published from 2003 to 2015. The magazine is published six times a year and owned by Hearst Communications.

– A.J. Jackson covers the food & dining scene, along with arts, entertainment and more for The Greenville News. Contact him by email at ajackson@gannett.com, and follow him on Twitter @ajhappened.

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