In a city where culinary traditions run deep, Larkin’s has stood as a cornerstone of fine Southern dining in Greenville, South Carolina for twenty years. Now nestled into its new home at Camperdown Plaza, the restaurant is celebrating more than just an anniversary—it’s embracing a new era under the seasoned leadership of Adam Hayes and Kristina Murphy, two longtime members of the Larkin’s family who have helped shape its legacy from the inside out.
Before stepping into ownership, Hayes and Murphy were anything but newcomers. Kristina joined Larkin’s in 2007, leading the catering division after more than a decade managing the kitchen at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Adam came on board in 2019 as Director of Culinary, bringing with him an impressive résumé that includes winning Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen and hosting not one, but two dinners at the esteemed James Beard House.…