Bodega and Share House, the newest ventures from the Uptown Hospitality Group, are now open in an 8,000 square-foot former train depot on Ann Street.
Bodega, which began as a weekend breakfast pop-up at the group's popular King Street hotspot Uptown Social, pays homage to the ubiquitous neighborhood bodega and specializes in large, Manhattan-style breakfast sandwiches. Share House, a reference to the beach houses New Yorkers share to escape the heat of summer, offers what the group calls “a coastal cantina vibe.”
“The opening of Bodega and Share House represent a long-awaited dream of ours,” said Keith Benjamin, Uptown Hospitality Group’s co-founder and senior operating partner. “It's really kind of the perfect space for locals and visitors. When you walk into this place, you'll truly feel that you're in a beach town.”
Originally constructed in 1850 by the South Carolina Railroad Company, the former train depot building operated as the terminus for the Charleston-Camden line. The 8,000 square foot space is divided between Share House and Bodega, with an indoor-outdoor layout featuring expansive garage doors opening onto a pedestrian walkway that spans an entire block and 200 feet of patio space.
The interior of Share House features pastels, a sea glass and crushed shell, tabby-topped bar, and a one-of-a-kind bottle cap mural custom made in collaboration with Island Brands USA.
Bodega offers a New York City vibe with graffiti, colorful tiles, and custom works from local Charleston artist Jenn Griffith.
The menus at Share House and Bodega are both overseen by Executive Chef Alec Gropman. Share House features snacks such as Shrimp & Avocado Empanadas with Passion Fruit Fresno Jam and Street Corn Hushpuppies with Cotija Cheese, Chipotle Aioli, and Smoked Jalapeño Crema; along with a slider menu including Crab Cake with Bibb Lettuce, Pickled Onions and Honey Basil Aioli; or Vegan Chorizo with Guacamole, Chimichurri, and Micro Greens, all served on house made Hawaiian slider rolls. An extensive local and craft beer menu along with creative cocktails is also available.
Open all day, Bodega features like The Cow with Double Bacon, Egg, American Cheese, Home Fries, Ketchup, and Hot Sauce; The Arthur Avenue with Prosciutto, Salami, Pepperoni, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Shaved Onion, Sliced Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella, and Oregano Vinaigrette; and The Gropfather with Chicken Cutlet, Nduja, Fresh Mozzarella, Provolone Cheese, and Pesto. Snacks include Lox Tartar and Fried Chopped Cheese Ravioli along with “Bodega Boards,” the concept's take on charcuterie, offered in the afternoon. From cocktail and coffee consultant Brianna Berry, Bodega's coffee program accompanies signature cocktails such as the “Soon to be Famous” Espresso Martini made with Dead Eye Vodka, butterscotch liqueur, and cold brew concentrate; and the Bodega Bloody, crafted with Deep Eddy Vodka, Charleston Mix bold and spicy, pickle juice, candied bacon and topped with an Old Bay rim.
Both Bodega and Share House are located at 23 Ann Street. More information can be found at uptownhospitality.co m.
