Following a month of renovations, The Rosemary, located underneath Park Place, opened to the public on Oct. 19. There were no customers present at the time of the opening.
Owner and Elon alum Derek Bates ’85 said that The Rosemary will have multiple options for students and Elon locals, including grab-and-go items, coffee, sandwiches and soups and fine dining.
“We're doing a lot here in one space,” Bates said. “It's almost like four or five different business units.”
According to Bates, the restaurant has been opened throughout the week to host private events for Elon University and Town of Elon officials in preparation for its official opening. Elon Mayor Emily Sharpe said during a ribbon cutting Oct. 18 that she is excited to have a new restaurant in Elon.
“It's not just about the food, it's about bringing our people together,” Sharpe said. “This is going to be a great place for that.”