Black Pearl , a popular osteria and martini bar on South Main Street, completed a significant expansion in April by taking over the space previously occupied by a neighboring Starbucks, which closed in October 2023 . According to Black Pearl co-owner Harry Cohen, the expansion was planned as soon as Starbucks closed and took 18 months to complete. The restaurant remained open for most of the construction, and the new section opened April 30. As part of the expansion, Black Pearl also added a new sushi menu.

In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Cohen said the added space allows the restaurant to serve a higher volume of guests via additional indoor seating suitable for year-round use.

“We have 200 indoor seats, which has completely changed our availability to serve customers,” Cohe

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