Midori, L-1 to bring new choices for nightlife, Coco Joe’s relocation rumors untrue

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Mount Pleasant’s nightlife will get a boost with the opening of two new restaurants and clubs.

Midori, a sushi bar, could open as early as next month in downtown Mount Pleasant. Located at 105 E. Broadway St., the business plans to bring unique cuisine, a wide assortment of drinks and a chic atmosphere to downtown, said owner Rich Swindlehurst.

All major construction has been completed in the bar, which is expected to be able to seat about 60 guests.

Swindlehurst is excited to see the sushi bar open as it reaches its final stages of construction. He expects the bar to have a different environment than the Blue Gator Sports Pub and Grill, 106 Court St., which he also manages.

“I think it will be a nice, classy addition to the town for a dining and socializing environment,” Swindlehurst said. “We’re really excited to see the final outcome.”

No date has been selected for a grand opening yet, but Swindlehurst expects the business to be running smoothly before the masses of students, faculty and others return to Mount Pleasant for classes in the fall.

Another restaurant, L-1 Bar & Grille, 1705 S. Mission St., is in early stages of construction, but no estimates have been made as to when it will open. What used to be R & R Laundromat will now be a restaurant with nightclub hours from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. permitted to serve beer and liquor.

Developers refused to comment about the opening of the restaurant, saying there are still too many steps that need to be taken before knowing when it may open.

Rumors that Coco Joe’s, 4855 Blue Grass Road, could relocate soon have been confirmed to be false, and the restaurant will remain at its current location.

Manager Dave Lutzkey and owner John Hunter had considered moving Coco Joe’s to a downtown location in the past, but have no intentions of relocating the restaurant any time soon, Lutzkey said.