Black Bean Co. in the News & Special Announcements

Black Bean Company wins Best Healthy Food of Charleston

The Destination Guide video travel log has voted Charleston Black Bean Co. (http://www.blackbeanco.com/) the best Healthy Food in Charleston.

Dubbed “energy food” by founder Ellis Grossman, the Black Bean Co. is redefining fast food. In Grossman’s world, “fast” is not a euphemism for “greasy” and “fattening.” Black Bean Co. simply serves healthy food — much of it grown in Grossman’s own garden — quickly. At his second location, he’s even installing a 12-car drive-through window.

“We chose Black Bean Co. because it manages to shatter every stereotype about fast food,” says associate producer David Warm. “Black Bean Co. is not only healthy, it’s really good.”

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Black Bean Co. Offers Dream Food for a Healthy Eater

Black Bean Co. uses unprocessed, natural foods to create vegan and power wraps and gyros, just good-for-your-body type stuff.

And now they've got two locations. Hey, good for their business. Better for our appetites.

The first shop opened on Spring Street downtown in September 2010 with the second following on James Island in March of this year. The latter branch sits off Folly Road, drive-thru included, as a fresh refuge among several fast-food eateries.

Behind both ventures? Ellis Grossman, a forward-thinking graduate of the Culinary Institute of Charleston.

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Some Television Coverage for The Black Bean Co

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For now, here's a link to the story: ABC News 4 Story

Found the link to the video interview: ABC News 4 VIDEO

Black Bean Co. injects fresh energy into the food scene

A handful of tables dot the inside and outdoor patio of Black Bean Co.'s tiny Spring Street location, but the bulk of their business is takeout, delivery, and catering. Local art adorns the walls, and proprietor Ellis Grossman keeps the operation green, with energy-efficient lights and biodegradable utensils and vessels. The restaurant's website is cleanly designed and has a streamlined, user-friendly online ordering system. It lets you customize your order with optional additions, subtractions, and sides. It may take a few times to get a feel for the current online menu, but the food is original and appealing.

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Black Bean Co. Opening on Spring Street

The Black Bean Company, a vegan-friendly restaurant owned by Culinary Institute of Charleston poster boy Ellis Grossman, will open at 116 Spring St. on Sept. 1 and his concept is a big, appealing one: energy food.

Grossman's menu encompasses healthy wraps, gyros, and salads made from local products (when available).

"If you only use the best products, you get the best finished product," he astutely points out."

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