Chef Paul Vella was born and raised in Philadelphia. His grandparents came to the US from Malta and Sicily and settled in Philadelphia. In 1995, Paul moved to Charleston, SC to study and receive his Associate's degree in Culinary Arts and his Bachelor's degree in Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales. Paul was a teaching assistant and Fellow at the University and received numerous awards. While in Charleston, Paul met his wife and business partner, Abigail, who has a Bachelor's in Business Management from Columbia College. With his Italian family traditions and his Philadelphia background, one of the first things Paul missed after moving to the Southeast was great Philadelphia food. Paul and Abigail started with a business plan in January 2007 and officially opened the restaurant in April 2008. Paul handles the day to day operation of the restaurant while Abigail handles all of the accounting and business management. They sincerely hope that the recipes that they knows and love will become favorites with all of their guests.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR PRIVATE EVENTS!
From baby showers to meetings with clients, casual dining to fine dining, we offer after hours private events onsite catered by Chef Paul himself. With 22 years of culinary arts experience, just ask! Whether you enjoy lobster thermador or beef wellington, chocolate mousse or creme brulee, we can find the perfect menu for your event.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR PRIVATE EVENTS!
From baby showers to meetings with clients, casual dining to fine dining, we offer after hours private events onsite catered by Chef Paul himself. With 22 years of culinary arts experience, just ask! Whether you enjoy lobster thermador or beef wellington, chocolate mousse or creme brulee, we can find the perfect menu for your event.
Our Mission
is to bring a taste of Philadelphia to the Columbia area. All of our menu items will be made with the freshest ingredients possible and prepared on site wih original recipes. We are committed to treat every guest as a family member while offering the best authentic cuisine at affordable, competitive prices.
Stop by for a fresh cup o' joe and a bite of quiche. Have a slice of homemade pizza, an authentic hoagie, real philly cheesesteak, or freshmade soup and salad. Enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and shop for artwork right off of our walls. Relax and enjoy our delicious desserts or join us for happy hour. Whatever you decide, we hope that you will be delighted.
