Full Effect DAILY TITAN December 13, 2004 ‘Silver’ bells Knott’s rings in the new year with a new coaster

Also inside: *Fat Mike of NOFX*

*Best and worst video games of 2004*

*The Cheesecake Factory* What’S Inside

R.I.P. 2004 Full Eff ect’s top movies and Contents *“Dimebag” Darrell albums of 2004 3) MUSIC - Muse and Fat Mike Abbott: (Pantera guitarist, shot MOVIES: onstage) 1) (tie) *The Passion of the Christ*Spiderman 2* 4) THRILL RIDE - Knott’s Silver Bullet *Marlon Brando 2) (tie) *Shrek 2*Shark Tale*Garden State* (Legendary actor, 3) (tie) *The Grudge*Saw*Kill Bill Vol. 2* 5) VIDEO GAMES - Year-end recap and pulmonary fi brosis) *Fahrenheit 9/11*Troy* ALBUMS: Ghost Recon 2 *Ray Charles (singer and pianist, cancer) 1) *Green Day - American Idiot* *Rodney Dangerfi eld 2) (tie) *Usher - Confessions*Eminem - Encore* *The Killers - Hot Fuss* 6) FLASHBACK FAVORITES - Some (comedian, surgical Like It Hot and Christmas classics complications) 3) (tie) *Various Artists - Garden State Soundtrack* *J.J. Jackson (MTV VJ, *Descendants - Cool to Be You* heart attack) *Bad Religion - The Empire Strikes First* 7) PITSTOP - Comics and more *Rick James (singer, unknown causes) ANSWERS TO THIS *“Ol’ Dirty Bastard” WEEKS PUZZLES 4 8) FOOD - The Cheesecake Factory 0 /

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2 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan December 13, 2004 M u s i c British trio a‘muse’s fans with energetic show By ANDREW STRETCH reggae. The band gave the audi- The band played several other stainless steel piano. Syndrome,” which turned the Daily Titan Staff ence an unexpected treat when a favorites, including “Muscle Mu- Muse then erupted into more ground fl oor into a sea of jump- second drummer joined the stage seum” off the Showbiz album and hardcore/indie style songs. The ing and fl oating bodies. Bellamy Rarely does a band come along for the band’s last song, “Let’s Go “Newborn” from Origin of Sym- band gave an energetic end to the jumped onto the drum stage and that actually sounds better live to Haiti.” metry. set with “Butterfl ies and Hurri- tore apart the kit. Bassist Chris than on their albums. The Eng- Muse later exploded onto the Halfway through the set, the canes,” which worked the crowd Wolstenhome joined him, using lish rock trio Muse is one of those stage in a barrage of fl ashing lights band calmed down with the me- into a chaotic frenzy as giant white his guitar as a drumstick to smash bands. and immediately moved the crowd lodic piano ballad “Sunburn.” and pink balloons shot from the the last remaining symbols. More than 2,000 fans fl ocked to with their hit single “Hysteria.” Bellamy showed off his incred- stage, showering the crowd with Muse delivered everything a the Wiltern theater Thursday night Guitarist/pianist/vocalist Mat- ible talent on the piano, which confetti and Styrofoam. good concert should have: great to catch the last leg of the band’s thew Bellamy’s soaring vocals brought the crowd to a standstill. For the encore, Howard start- musicians, an energetic stage show extensive world tour. fi lled the Wiltern’s high ceilings Bellamy’s keyboard was like a ed the military marching beat of and an enthusiastic crowd. New York City natives The Exit as Dominic Howard pounded 21st Century industrialized ver-ver- “Apocolyspe Please” while Bel- While hardcore favorites like made their best attempt to warm away on the drums. One couldn’t sion Paul McCartney’s on the Sgt. lamy got back on the piano and “Citizens Erased” didn’t make it the audience up and get everyone help but think of Radiohead’s Tom Pepper’s album. Each keystroke sent chills down everyone’s spine to the play list, it’s diffi cult to fi nd in the mood to rock out with their Yorke as Bellamy belted out the illuminated bright blue, red and with his dynamic vocals. a fl aw in the British rockers’ per- poppy blend of alt rock, indie and high notes. green lights on the face of the The band tore into “Stockholm formance. Punker rocks against Bush

By CRYSTAL LAFATA was worth every cent. Fighting Daily Titan Staff Bush is a worthy cause and I’m al- ways glad to put money back into To his friends and fans, he’s the punk scene. We spent a lot of known as Fat Mike, one of many money on various ad campaigns titles Mike Burkett of NOFX and tours but we also did some bears. He owns Fat Wreck Chords hearty fundraising through the and is also the creator of punkvot- Rock Against Bush comps. Those er.com, an Anti-Bush Web site that things pretty funded most of Punk united punks through politics. Voter. Thanks to all who bought Through an email interview he those comps. told me about his disappointment CL: What would you say is the in the presidential election and biggest accomplishment of Punk Punkvoter.com’s future plans . Voter this year? MB: It was really neat to see Crystal Lafata: How do you CRYSTAL LAFATA/Daily Titan the Rock Against Bush tour bus feel about Bush winning the elec- “Fat” Mike talks punk and politics. rolling down the street collecting tion? Do you feel like your time middle fi ngers and thumbs up. I has been wasted? young people turned out in record also thought it was pretty cool to Mike Burkett: I think every- numbers but so did their dumbass see so many punk rockers get rec- one felt bummed but we didn’t homophobic parents. Ah well. ognized by the mainstream media let that ruin our Election Night CL: Do you believe it will ef- for the fi rst time. I never thought party. It would have been great to fect young voters in a positive or I’d be reading about our movement see Bush lose but I don’t our time negative way? in the Washington Post, New York was in any way wasted. I think it’s MB: I think it’s pretty clear that Times or see us on TV. There’s great that the punk scene has got- it’s been positive. Punkvoter.com lots of hard work and sometimes ten back to its political roots and it gets as many as 500,000 hits a day it paid off. was cool that bands like Anti-Flag and I think it’s good progress to CL: What are Punk Voter’s were on CNN and The Lawrence have reached so many people. You next steps? Arms were on the Daily Show. We can only do so much but I think MB: We’re gonna keep on ha- got through to a lot more people we did everything we could in our rassing this fucked up administra- than I would have ever imagined community. And if nothing else, tion. People come to Punkvoter. when we fi rst started Punk Voter we have to remember that apathy com for info, and we hope to be a in 2000. will [be] our undoing, so young watchdog site. We’re also [going CL: What message do you people and punk rockers must stay to] keep things lighthearted de- think that sends to young voters? involved. spite the dismal political climate, MB: Well, the media was quick CL: How much money was so emphasize having a good time. to blow off the youth vote but the spent on the Punk Voter campaign We launched [our] own political youth vote was against Bush more this year? I read you spent a lot of party we’re calling the Party Party than any other demographic. If the money out-of-pocket and other- and our motto is Four More Beers. election was based on the votes of wise on this. We’re trying to keep our spirits 18- to 30-year-olds, Bush would MB: I did indeed spend a lot up but we’re defi nitely not going have lost in a landslide. The fact is, of my own dough on this but it away.

Daily Titan December 13, 2004 FULL EFFECT 3 thrill ride Bite the ‘bullet’ and take a spin on Knott’s new coaster

By ERIC GOMEZ The fi rst 60 people bid $100 and and CEO of West Coast Opera- Daily Titan Staff above in an online auction to be tions for Cedar Fair L.P., praised the fi rst offi cial riders of the new the brave men and women for their Get ready. Aim. Scream! coaster. dedication to their country. The screams that were heard at Knott’s raised a total of $10,100 He added that because of their high noon were louder than the si- to benefi t the Speech and Lan- commitment to keeping this coun- lent roar of Knott’s newest coaster guage Development Center of try safe, guests can continue to last Tuesday as they were invited Buena Park. enjoy theme parks and rides much to take the fi rst shot on Silver Bul- “It was an honor to be one of like Silver Bullet. let. the fi rst riders,” said Tina Louise “We have 18 days until Christ- The park’s fi rst western-themed Icorn of Lakewood, one of the mas; we thought Silver Bullet suspended coaster reaches speeds auction winners. ”That defi nitely would be an early Christmas pres- of up to 55 mph throughout its made it a thrill.” ent for all thrill seekers and coaster 3,125 feet of track. Knott’s dedicated their new at- enthusiasts,” Falfas said. This massive structure has an traction to members of the Armed James Disney, founder and initial drop of 109 feet, a 360-de- Forces in a ceremony before rid- webmaster of Westcoaster.net and gree outside loop, a cobra roll and ers were sent on their spiraling other enthusiasts who frequent his six inversions. adventure on this 146-foot tall site, had been keeping a close eye With the track above their coaster. Hunter Ellis, formerly of on the coaster, documenting the ERIC GOMEZ/Daily Titan heads, riders’ feet hang down be- ”Survivor: Marquesas,” hosted the progress as the months went by. Silver Bullet, the longest and tallest suspended coaster in the West, low as the coaster zooms its way event. “We’ve been supporting Knott’s corkscrews through its cobra roll Tuesday on its opening day. by the Timber Mountain Log Ride As a former Navy fi ghter pilot Berry Farm for a while now and and roars next to the Butterfi eld himself, Ellis compared the Armed it’s great to follow the whole con- commitment to adding thrill at- still the same old Berry Farm she Stagecoach near Calico Square. Forces to the mighty coaster. struction process,” Disney said. tractions since it acquired Knott’s knew and loved. This new addition to Knott’s “When it comes to Silver Bullet, “The ride was brilliant. It really Berry Farm in 1997. “They haven’t seemed to growing roster of rides is the our military is a lot like it,” Ellis cements the fact that when you But Icorn said that despite the change anything and that’s good,” park’s fourth new attraction this said. “It’s a force to be reckoned talk Cedar Fair, you’re going to removal of classic rides and some Icorn said. year in their attempt to deliver with. It’s strong and it’s fast.” talk world-class rides.” themed buildings that Knott’s fans ”They kept Knott’s the way I re- premiere thrills. Jack Falfas, General Manger Cedar Fair L.P. has made a have grown accustomed to, it’s member it since I was a kid.”

4 FULL EFFECT Daily Titan December 13, 2004 Video Games Gaming in 2004 ran the gamut of good and bad

By KEVIN METZ titles that should be avoided. Ken- is also riding the wave of innova- Daily Titan Staff nedy Reloaded is a fi rst-person tion this holiday season by intro- shooter released with poor taste ducing the Nintendo DS. Priced The holiday season is the time by British company Traffi c Games at $150, the thin and sleek han- for refl ection and anticipation for that recreates the 1963 shooting dled platform features dual LCD every serious gamer. Video game and lets you assassinate the former screens with built-in touch screen developers release their big guns president. capability and wireless multi- to compete for consumer dollars Other games like Leisure Suit player gaming and chatting. It will in a multi-billion dollar industry. Larry, Magna Cum Laude (PS2, compete with the more powerful This was the year that the indus- Xbox) and The Guy Game (PS2, and expensive PSP, Sony’s $185 try grew virtual hair on its silicon- Xbox) exploit sexual gimmicks portable system that plays Playsta- rendered chest. An unprecedented with shallow game play that will tion and original games. 15 mature-rated titles were re- leave gamers wishing they had For the sports fan who wants to leased over the past 12 months. Of just watched soft porn instead. see Shaq back in a Lakers uniform those titles, more than half topped If you think your grades are suf- or enjoy a season of the NHL, EA EA Games the sales charts and now top the fering, the video game rating sys- Sports led the way in 2004 again With its realistic play-by-play, pulsating soundtrack and gridiron excite- Christmas lists of 17- to 30-year- tem received some of the lowest by offering expanded features and ment, Madden 2005 is one of the top video game picks of 2004. old males everywhere. marks in the last ten years, accord- playability to all of its franchise The deserving poster child for ing to a report by the National In- titles. Madden 2005 had another reminds me of two particular subscription fee. It is best to rent this college-aged genre is Grand stitute on Media and the Family. strong season, topping the sales days this year in gaming: when I this one fi rst. Theft Auto: San Andreas, the third As we wrap up the topic of ma- charts across all three systems. found out Bungie pushed back the Other suggestions for PS2 this installment of a series that has turity in games, it is now safe to NBA Live 2005 is a slam dunk, release date of Halo 2 again and season include Need for Speed sold more than 32 million copies mention Nintendo. even though the omission of chair when I fi rst played the game’s pa- Underground 2, Tiger Woods PGA worldwide on the Playstation 2 With the Gamecube fi nishing throwing and brawls in the stands thetic campaign mode. 2005 and Jak 3. For Xbox, look and Xbox consoles. With enough last in sales for the third straight detract from the realism of the Hailed as the game to have, the for Fable and Dues Ex Invisible fresh game play and expanded year behind the formidable PS2 sport. fi nished product garnered mixed War. Gamecube, go with Metroid features to keep even the most and runner-up Xbox, Nintendo Giving the champs a run for results from critics and the 2.5 mil- Prime 2: Echoes and Resident Evil jaded gamer content during winter relied again on its handheld prod- their money and gamers a way to lion who bought it on the fi rst day. 4. For the PC, it’s Half-Life 2 and intercession, it is a must have. ucts to keep the company that save theirs, ESPN is offering their Luckily, they can take it out on The Sims 2 all the way. While games like Mortal Kom- Mario built from going the way of line up of equally fun but slightly each other in multiplayer games My best recommendation is to bat: Deception (Xbox, PS2), Half- Britney Spears’ career. less fl ashy titles at $19.99 each. on Xbox Live, the one redeeming ask for the Blockbuster Unlim- Life 2 (PC), and Doom 3 (Xbox) While they still ride Pikachu for Either way you go, you won’t be aspect of the game that might mer- ited Game Pass. At around $20 a continue this vein of excellence all he is worth with Pokemon on disappointed. it a purchase if you can convince month, it allows you to rent and in gaming, there are other mature the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Ah yes, disappointment. That Grandma to cover the $40 yearly return games whenever you want. Military shoot-em-up stuns with superior graphics

By NICK ALLEN would know that it was always a previous games. Daily Titan Staff fi rst person point-of-view and it Instead of bringing up a whole blocked out a lot of your periph- other screen to give orders, a sim- The year: 2011. The setting: eral vision. That is now all fi xed. ple touch of the button takes care North Korea. The game also offers more mis- of the orders for you without leav- You’re the captain of an elite sions, weapons and multiplayer ing the battle. U.S. special forces group simply options. Although you now only com- called the ghosts, helping to lead The newest mission option that mand a squad of 4 rather than 6 an invasion against the Commu- stands out would be the solo mis- like before, the damage you can nist army in North Korea. sions during the campaign mode. do is still great. The country has plummeted You are now a one-man army One more feature that I liked into a downward spiral due to the who is equipped with the latest was the ability to use the enemy’s army’s neglect towards its people gadget such as the M29 rifl e, a weapons. and a radical general who plans to high-powered, laser-guided weap- If you are running out of ammo bring nuclear war to all who op- on that is equipped with a cam- or want a different rifl e, you can pose him. era and allows the solder to peak pick up a dead enemy’s gun and No, I’m not foretelling the fu- around corners to fi re upon his en- continue fi ghting. ture of the next coming war, but Ubisoft emies while remaining safe. I loved this game and found it rather bringing you the latest in- The weapon also allows you to addicting once I put it in my Xbox American forces scour the Korean countryside in Ghost Recon 2. stallment from Tom Clancy’s call in air strikes to help take out and couldn’t stop until I took over Ghost Recon series. almost fl awless in the fi rst place. The game now allows the user enemy armor that stands in the North Korea myself. The latest action game from Along with the amped up graph- to view the battlefi eld from over way of completing your mission If you like action, military Ubisoft, brings to life the most ac- ics and sound bites that help to the shoulder of the soldier you are – all this fi repower at the tip of games with some strategy, I rec- tion-packed, realistic game of the bring you into the battlefi eld, the controlling. your fi ngers. ommend you check this game. series. Ubisoft has improved on best change would be the perspec- If you have played any other The commands for your squads I’m positive you won’t be disap- every aspect of a game that was tive. Ghost Recon in the past, you are much easier to control than in pointed.

Daily Titan December 13, 2004 FULL EFFECT 5 Flashback favorites Cross-dressing capers ensue in ‘Some Like It Hot’

By BRITTANY KUHN ing not-so subtle gay themes in “Some Like It Hot” promoted, sals, escaping the onslaught of a Daily Titan Staff the 1950s. This Marilyn Monroe however, reached far beyond its searching mob and the evasion of classic, however, proves that some homosexual stigma. The main gold-digging romance, the charac- Picture this: two struggling mu- liked it hot even in the conserva- character, played by the ever- ters ride a boat off into the sunset. sicians witness a brutal mob kill- tive days of Hollywood’s past. De- glamorous and sometimes babyish The movie concludes with its fa- ing. Fearing for their lives, they scribed by critics as a “swing, sex Monroe, is portrayed as a woman mous, and arguably metaphoric, fl ee the state and join an all-female and slapstick” comedy, the hilari- who is making it on her own and a last words as Lemmon, addressing band, disguised as women. One of ous and offensive plot has gained woman who does what she wants. the millionaire he is now engaged the musicians, dressed in drag, notoriety over the past 50 years for Along with other members of to, says that a wedding won’t work ends up in bed with a hot blonde its stellar cast and the alleged mis- the female band, Monroe enjoys a out. bombshell. Hollywood scandal or conduct of its female lead. life of inexhaustible booze, party- “We can’t get married,” Lem- recently promoted porn fl ick? The sheer genius of the movie EA Games ing and sexual promiscuity. These mon says, whipping off his wig to This scene actually sets the is relative to its bold plot and main at the time, don dresses in their themes, some may argue, were reveal his short hair beneath. “I’m stage for Billy Wilder’s popular box-offi ce draw: the fact that the not-so-convincing (but nonethe- birthed during an era where boys a man!” 1959 fi lm, “Some Like It Hot.” two main characters in the movie, less hilarious) feminine roles. will be boys and women will, sim- “Well,” the millionaire says, One might not expect to see Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, The revolutionary and some- ply stay home. not skipping a beat, “nobody’s overtly sensual images prompt- both handsome and popular men times controversial theme that After a series of role rever- perfect.” Festive fi lms transcend decades and genres By SEAN ANGLADO charming tale ends with a positive Daily Titan Staff Christmas message. Number two has been a favorite December means Christmas of mine ever since I fi rst saw it. “A everything, from sweaters and Christmas Story” may be set in the lights to music and movies. The- ‘40s and fi lmed in the early ‘80s aters currently offer several holi- but it is still hilarious. Fantasy se- day fi lms but for classic Christmas quences, bullies, swear words and fi lm fun, here is my list of the top a Red Ryder 200-Shot Carbine fi ve Christmas movies of all time. Action Air Rifl e overfl ow. Number fi ve: “National Lam- The only thing more prevalent poon’s Christmas Vacation.” is the terrifi c sense of humor sure Defi nitely the best National Lam- to make you laugh out loud sever- poon’s “Vacation” movie and also al times. It may not have the same a hilarious Christmas movie. It in- morally uplifting ending as other cludes all the memorable parts of movies but it is just so funny that Christmas: picking the right tree, I cannot believe this movie is not setting up Christmas lights, shop- in everybody’s holiday movie col- ping, sledding and remembering lection. why there are some family mem- Christmas movie number one bers we only see once a year. is the fi rst Christmas movie I ever Next on my list is “How the remember watching annually. It Grinch Stole Christmas.” I am not is also one of the Christmas mov- talking about Ron Howard’s live ies I remember my siblings and action version starring Jim Carrey. I anxiously waiting to come on I prefer the original cartoon adap- television every year. My favorite tation of the classic Dr. Seuss holi- Christmas movie of all time is “A day tale. Although the newer ver- Charlie Brown Christmas.” sion has its moments, the cartoon I grew up watching this and al- Grinch is grinchier. Also, with the ways loved the silly way the kids cartoon it feels like reading the danced during the play rehearsal. book that started it all. And who can forget Snoopy’s My love for animated mov- over-the-top doghouse or Charlie ies paired with being a sucker Brown’s pathetic twig of a Christ- for Tim Burton fi lms brings “The mas tree? Nightmare Before Christmas” in But now, most of all I love the at number three. The stop motion part when Linus shares the true animation is among the best ever meaning of Christmas. Other seen on a movie screen and the Christmas movies invoke the holi- idea of blending Halloween with day spirit but this one explains the Christmas is just fantastic. And, truth of the matter. On top of all in true Christmas fi lm spirit, the this, the soundtrack is incredible.

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How long did it take you to get ready this morning? Exactly how long did it take you to fi nd something decent to wear? If any of you are like me, every morning faces a new challenge: What am I going to wear? My closet is fully-stocked but I m always running late because I Don t Have a Thing to Wear! For Christmas my friend Laura gave me a book with the same title by Judie Taggart and Jackie Walker (The Dr. of Closetology), which she said could cure my (and pos- sibly your) clothing complications. The book touches on the psychological emotions dealt with how we perceive ourselves and how it affects our shopping habits. First of all, according to the book; your closet should be a refl ection of your life. If you re a full-time student and you wear the same pair of jeans almost everyday, your closet isn t a refl ection of you. In order to really fi gure out what s missing and what needs to Headline goes be thrown out, you have to make sure it matches your lifestyle. Take the time to fi gure out what your monthly routine consists of by percentages. For example, if you re at work 30% percent of the time, 35% at school, 25% going out, 10% at home, your closet should accommodate thse percentages. You also need to fi gure out exactly who you are. What is your Desdemona Bandini style personality? Dress for the person you are, not the person you Daily Titan want to be. The next step is to learn to let go. We tend to have emotional at- Word Count: 392 tachment to certain items in our wardrobe. The skirt you wore the time you had your fi rst kiss, the designer jeans you bought years Headline: Ladies, if you have to “Figure him out”- New Book Reveals He Is Just Not That Into ago that won t You fi t anymore, the plaid button-down your mom bought you and Deck Headline: “Sex and the City” writers spread epiphany to women everywhere the itty-bitty bikini with the attached price tags, are unworn and not needed. Our closets are fi lled with this stuff but we don t wear it. Why? Ladies, it has happened to us all at one point or another. We are smitten by that emotionally Because these items come with challenges; the bikini and jeans unavailable guy. He doesn’t call when he says he’ll call, his stories have poke ridden holes in them, signifi es a weight loss goal, the button-down is a promise, and but when you are together – all is right with the world and he is the best thing that has happened to you the skirt has a history. The reason we can t fi nd anything to wear is because we can t rummage through our closet because most of since the last time you had a facial. Instead of waiting by the phone for the evasive phone call from these items take up the space. him, I highly recommend picking up the book, “He’s Just Not That Into You,”You,” brought to you by two of We need to let go. I know it s hard, believe me, it took me hours the kids at “Sex in the City,” consultant Greg Behrendt and writer Liz Tuccillo. to go through each hanger and decide: do I need this? I asked myself, Am I ever going to wear this again? Chances are, if you haven t worn it in four years, you re not going to wear it now. This book is hilarious, witty, insightful and best of all full of those few and far between ah ha! Once you fi nally get yourself to let go of these clothes, don t moments. It is compiled of a Q and A using real questions women had with answers from a male and throw female dialogue. Denial is a powerful self mechanism. Many women fi nd themselves too blinded by them away!! You need to separate them into four piles: one for their infatuation to consider their feelings may be one sided. This exert from the book breaks it down, the returnable items with original tags attached, (hopefully they re with writer Greg Behrendt explaining why men just can’t be honest and admit they are not that into not that you: ancient that they still have store credit value.) The second for clothes “Men are not complicated, although we’d like you to thing we are, as in “Things are really

Daily Titan December 13, 2004 FULL EFFECt 7 Food Tempt your sweet tooth at the Cheesecake Factory

By KYLE MCCORY The restaurant is usually crowd- restaurant are a must have. Flavors Daily Titan Staff ed and offers a full bar with any- include traditional to white choco- thing from martinis to margaritas late raspberry to my personal fa- In the 1940s, Evelyn Overton and appetizers. vorite, peanut butter chocolate sold her famous cheesecakes to One of their best appetizers is chip cookie dough. local restaurants. After she moved the avocado eggrolls, made of The service was fast and effi - to Los Angeles, she had a dream fresh avocado, sun-dried toma- cient even though the restaurant to open a restaurant where (as the toes, red onion and cilantro rolled was full and had a hour long wait. menu says) “guests could seek in a Chinese wrapper with tama- Servers were friendly and talk- freshness, quality and comfort rind-cashew dipping sauce. Other ative, which also made my dining in their dining experience.” The appetizers include create-your- experience enjoyable. Although Cheesecake Factory was born. own Thai lettuce wraps, brushetta, the bill can be pretty high with A new branch opened recently quesadillas and salmon rolls. entrees ranging anywhere from $9 at Imperial Highway and State All portions tend to be large but to $20, the atmosphere and service College Boulevard. for those trying to eat on the light- defi nitely make up for it. This massive restaurant caters er side the restaurant also features The restaurant also features a to everyone’s desires with a 15- an array of salads from a chicken Sunday brunch that includes om- page menu that offers food from Mexican tostada, Chinese chicken elettes, french toast and pancakes every genre; American, Asian, and barbecue ranch. along with other traditional break- Mexican and Italian. The menu includes a variety fast and lunch items. Inside the restaurant, paintings of entrees including hamburgers, The Cheesecake Factory is the cover the ceilings and tiny tiles pizzas, pasta dishes, burritos, ta- perfect place for a fi rst date or make up images that decorate the cos, shrimp, fi let mignons, catfi sh, those out looking to have a good walls, making the dining experi- salmon, Asian vegetable stir-fry time. The atmosphere caters to ence as visibly enjoyable as the and orange chicken. college students as well as those KYLE MCCORY/Daily Titan food itself. The cheesecakes that defi ne the who just want to chill and relax. Patrons gather outside the new Cheesecake Factory by the Brea Mall.

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