MP Business 2018

mp business www.MPBusinessMag.com | www.BestOfMP.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com MPB MELLOW MUSHROOM Before you even venture inside this beloved chain to be greeted by splashes of color, Boho tunes and the hypnotic smell of rising pizza dough, you are welcomed by several sculptures – some constructed from abandoned motorcycle parts salvaged from junkyards in Asia. “A customer favorite has to be the 16-foot ‘Dude’ statue in our parking lot,” said Mount Pleasant Mellow Mushroom Owner Walter Harris. “Its entire body is made from recycled Kawasaki motorcycle parts or items found at the Thailand plant that were thrown out. The torso is made from a recycled 55-gallon drum. The legs are made from everything from door hinges from the factory to actual motorcycle gears. It took some imaginative thought to build that.” The magic continues in the form of a larger-than-life ‘shroom, à la “Alice in Wonderland,” in the center of the dining room. A recent addition, an oversized quilt of reggae legend Bob Marley encased and illuminated by LED lights, has become a fast favorite for Harris. “One of the founders of Mellow Mushroom, Marc Weinstein, has several very large warehouses at the Mellow corporate complex in Atlanta,” said Harris. “Inside is the most eclectic, interesting and funky art you will ever see – from 35-foot “Transformers” statues to one of the largest Coke memorabilia collections in the world. We have been fortunate to be able to select pieces we like and that we know our customers will love from this inventory.” Step foot into any Mellow Mushroom in the country and you can be sure to see rock ‘n’ roll royalty adorning the walls. Mount Pleasant’s location follows suit with tributes to Jerry Garcia, the Beatles and many others. “Inside we have so many great pieces, from our custom artwork to our art pieces that add to the Mellow psychedelic feel where we honor our musical heritage from the 1960s to the present,” said Harris. “Bands from the Grateful Dead to Jimi Hendrix to Phish and our local Mount Pleasant Band of Horses are represented throughout our space.” As if the flair found in this hippie-esque restaurant couldn’t reach a higher level, Harris confirmed that new pieces will soon be added to this rad collection. “We are doing a complete art update and have a truck coming from Mellow corporate by 2019 with a bunch of new art and statue pieces, including both Optimus Prime and Bumblebee from ‘Transformers’ for our back patio,” said Harris. “Our main customers are families, and we love to make it fun and interesting for both kids and adults alike.” indoor rowing & fitness studio ROWING CHANGES YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd. • Suite 800 Mt. Pleasant • 843-972-8137 www . coastalrowingstudio.com 50% SAVINGS 3 CLASSES FOR $30 New clients only. Mention this ad to receive your discounted offer. Offer expires 10/31/2018 BENEFITS OF ROWING • STRONGER MUSCLES • TONED BODY • STRONGER HEART AND LUNGS • INCREASED ENDURANCE