A Greenville culinary school graduate who has worked at a number of local eateries has returned home after a stint in Seattle to open his own restaurant with a unique menu featuring a variety of sliders and pancakes.

Christian Brown, a graduate of the culinary arts program at Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, S.C., and long-time friend and business partner Lisa Daniels have opened Downtown Diner at 431 S. Evans St., at the busy downtown intersection of Fifth and Evans streets. It's across the street from Cubbie's and Starlight Cafe.

Brown is in charge of the food and Daniels is in charge of the dining room.

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