A pirate's life for Mount Pleasant

Establishment offers drinks, food, live dueling piano music for patrons

By: Jessica Pavlovich

Saginaw junior Jenny Gerhardt was only in Coco Joe's for one night before she formed an opinion about it. "I think it's the nicest bar in Mount Pleasant," Gerhardt said. Gerhardt and her friends were just a few of the students who flocked to the city's newest bar this weekend.

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Coco Joe's set to launch within next week

New piano bar features pirate theme, wooden ship

By: Samantha Gasco

The founder of a Union Township pirate-themed restaurant and piano bar is hoping to open her doors by next Wednesday. "All things different" is the motto for Coco Joe's founder Cheryl Hunter. She said Mount Pleasant residents need something new and her bar offers just that.

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Soul food restaurant coming

Joint to open in November near Bluegrass Road

By: Brian McLean

Lauren M. Campbell said Mount Pleasant lacks a barbecue-specific restaurant with plenty of options. "I have some family from the South, so I kind of like Southern food," the Dearborn senior said. Finding Southern barbecue-styled food soon will require only a trip down Bluegrass Road for Campbell and others - instead of a trek down the country.

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Sub shop's atmosphere will set it apart

Wet Monkey will join piano bar with September opening

By: Phil Hornshaw

A sub shop will join Coco Joe's in the Bluegrass Crossings commercial development this semester. Wet Monkey Sub Shack will use fresh-cut meats for its sandwiches, rather than pre-portioned ingredients found at other, similar restaurants, said owner John Devine.

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Pizza restaurant cooks up change

Crust & Que goes from slices of pies to ribs, keeps H&R vibe

By: Kyle Fitzsimmons

For years the small restaurant at 304 W. Broomfield Road was a pizza joint frequented by hungry college students. But earlier this year the community staple known as H&R Pizza quietly got new owners and a makeover. Now the pizza place is a barbecue joint.

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Qdoba opens its doors Tuesday

By: Nathan Fournier

Morley sophomore Emily M. Baker said she was pleasantly surprised Monday when she received a free meal from Qdoba Mexican Grill, 1529 S. Mission. The newly opened restaurant was hosting its private opening from 4 to 6 p.m., during which it served free food to invited guests and others who stopped by.

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Some students taking over the Mount Pleasant business scene

By: Katie Maurer

James Crank had two goals in life: Playing professional hockey and owning his own restaurant. He had the opportunity to experience playing collegiate hockey but decided owning his own restaurant was the better option. The West Bloomfield senior has worked with his father, Jim Crank, for the past two and a half years and helped him open Cranker's Coney Island in Big Rapids.

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