Pisanello's offers unique taste

By: Sarah Schuch

Editor's note: This is the sixth in an occasional series on businesses that have established themselves in Mount Pleasant. Jim Jacobs isn't worried about the challenge posed by the various other pizzerias which dot Mount Pleasant. "Nobody's ever tasted a pizza like this," boasted the proprietor of Pisanello's Pizza, 110 N.

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'Orange chicken' a customer favorite

Dragon Express satisfies craving for chinese food

By: Amanda Friedt

Family-owned and operated Dragon Express is a spot many students go to satisfy their Chinese food cravings. Dine in or takeout Dragon Express, 314 W. Broomfield Road, located next to the Towers residence halls, offers a variety of authentic Chinese food, including the items readily available on the steam table and also a fresh-to-order menu.

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CLASS AT 'THE BRASS'

Cafe/Saloon gives big-city vibe

By: Lynn Fischer

Editor's note: This is the third story in an occasional series on local businesses that have established themselves as hallmarks of the Mount Pleasant community. Downtown Mount Pleasant is home to a restaurant with a big-city atmosphere but a small-town feel.

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PIXIE HITS 60

By: Caroline Barnard

Unlike many restaurants that aim for a '50s vibe, the Pixie doesn't try to be retro. It is retro. Having opened in the spring of 1948, the Pixie, 302 N. Mission St., remains one of Mount Pleasant's most familiar restaurants. This year the restaurant is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

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Mount Pleasant Bennigan's not affected by corporate bankruptcy claim

By: Daniel Monson and Angie Favot

Despite country-wide closures after its corporate parent filed for bankruptcy suddenly on Tuesday, Mount Pleasant's Bennigan's Grill & Tavern won't be affected - at least for the short term. Metromedia Restaurant Group, owner of Bennigan's and Steak & Ale Restaurant, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the Eastern District of Texas.

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