Charlotte Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO recipient Patrick Whalen, Alejandro Torio and Top Chef Alum Jamie Lynch of 5th Street Group began in 2012 with the opening of Church and Union (formerly 5Church) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The group went on to open Church and Union Charleston (formerly 5Church) in 2015, Tempest Charleston in 2020 and Church and Union Nashville 2021. Each restaurant has gained national recognition in renowned publications including Conde Nast Traveler, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, and Southern Living to name a few.