Even if you arrive by your lonesome, you'll soon have plenty of friends because the Locus is a cheek-by-jowl kind of place, filled with a friendly, funky crowd of artsy Mount Pleasant types. The big bar is overhung with "swamp-gothic" lacquer trees and surrounded by a tier of stools with booths and tiny tables. The cuisine originated in the American Southwest and picked up an edge along the... more

With a clientele as eclectic as the décor, this hip Main Street eatery is not afraid to blaze its own path. The open kitchen pounds out adventurous menu items under $20 like potato gnocchi ($15) that mingle with abundant vegetarian selections. Strong coffee (every cup’s an Americano) and generous portions make this a popular brunch spot. At night the cavernous room, with its large bar, deep... more

With a clientele that’s as eclectic as the decor, this hip Main Street eatery is not afraid to blaze its own path. The open kitchen pounds out adventurous menu items like elk burgers ($11.50) and almond-crusted halibut with lemon ginger cream sauce ($18) that co-mingle with abundant vegetarian selections. Strong coffee (every cup’s an Americano) and generous portions make this a popular brunch... more