PAGE 2 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 BEST PLACE TO STUDY Li- hours, students are able Research assistance is braries are some of the to swipe their Purdue available at the service top-rated libraries on WINNER IDs in the card swipe desk and by appoint- college campuses and Hicks for access to the com- ment. Purdue students recog- mons, study areas, and nize that. Hicks Under- Undergraduate Library computer labs available Hicks Undergraduate graduate Library and within the library. 504 West State Street he Humanities, Social RUNNER UP West Lafayette Sciences and Educa- HSSE is located in 765.494.6733 tion Library (HSSE) at Krach Leadership Center Stewart Center and is Open 24/7 Purdue have been voted made up of multiple Best Place to Study on HONORABLE MENTION loors, all ofering dif- HSSE Campus. Humanities, Social Sciences and ferent utilities. he 504 West State Street Education Library (HSSE) main loor features West Lafayette he strength of the over 40 workstations, 765.494.2831 Purdue Libraries relects as well as printers, Sun: 1pm-12am the core strengths of photocopier/scanners, Mon-hurs: 7am-12am the University – agri- Purdue is committed to solutions. and collaborative or Fri: 7am-6pm culture, engineering preparing its students to individual study areas. Sat: 11am-5pm and science and the search out the appropri- Hicks is open to any Quiet study areas and professional schools of ate and best informa- Purdue student 24 other group study rooms Website: www.lib.pur- business, pharmacy, and tion required to answer hours, seven days a are also available on the due.edu veterinary medicine. problems and create week. Ater regular remaining three loors. THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 3 Index of Finalists BEST PLACE FOR PIzzA

Best Place to Live on Best Sorority Best Place on Campus hey say there’s no such Promotions like this Campus 1 Phi Sigma Rho 1 Purdue Memorial thing as a free lunch, and tasty and afordable 1 Windsor Hall 2 Alpha Xi Delta Union and unless there’s a give- pizza are why readers WINNER 2 Honors College 3 Delta Gamma 2 Engineering fountain away involved, they’re voted HotBox Pizza the Hotbox 3 1st Street Towers 3 Memorial Mall probably right. But they Best Pizza on campus Best Cooperative never said that there’s no again this year. Pizza Best Place to Live of 1 Circle Pines Best Lecture Hall such thing as a $1 lunch. Campus 2 Shoemaker 1 Class of 1950 Partially because that’s Stop in and get some RUNNER UP 1 Chauncey Square 3 Fairway 2 Wetherill 200 a horrible saying, but pizza, breadstix, chees- Apartments 3 Electrical Engineering also because it’s simply estix, salads, drinks and Lotsa 2 Basham Rentals Best Student Organiza- 129 untrue. desserts or order online. Stone Fired 3 he Avenue tion Pizza 1 PUDM Best Place to Study No, this is not a drill; Chauncey Hill Mall Best Residence Hall 2 Swim Club 1 Hicks Undergraduate and no, you’re not read- 135 S Chauncey Avenue 1 Windsor Hall 3 Sailing Club Library ing fake news. HotBox Sun-Wed: 11am-2am HONORABLE 2 Wiley Hall 2 Krach Leadership Pizza is bringing back $1 hurs-Sat: 11am-4am MENTION 3 Honors College Best College Center Slice Day on April 19. Phone: 765-743-3400 Mad Mushroom 1 Engineering 3 he Humanities, So- Website: www.hotbox- Best Fraternity 2 Health and Human cial Sciences and Educa- pizza.com 1 FarmHouse Sciences tion Library 2 heta Tau/ Sigma Tau 3 Liberal Arts (tie) PAGE 4 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 BEST BOOKSTORE Index of Finalists University Bookstore’s sports specials such as Best Advisor Best Place to take your Best Bank/Credit motto of being “more Touchdown Mondays 1 Maggie Leitch Parents Union than just a bookstore” WINNER and 3-point hursdays, 2 Andy Oppy/Chad 1 Harry’s Chocolate 1 Purdue Federal Credit has never seemed more University ofering discounts each Woosley (tie) Shop Union relevant and accurate time 2 Triple X 2 Chase Bank than it does now ater Book Store teams score. he staf Best Annual Event on 3 Nine Irish Brothers 3 Centier Bank securing the Readers’ loves getting involved Campus Choice Awards’ top with the campus, espe- 1 Grand Prix Best Place to go on a Best Bookstore spot in the Best Place RUNNER UP cially during football 2 PUDM Date 1 University Bookstore to get Purdue Apparel Follett’s and basketball season. 3 Spring Fest 1 Nine Irish Brothers 2 Follett’s Bookstore category for the eighth 2 Greyhouse Cofee & 3 Von’s Book Shop year in a row. Of course, Across from the Union HONORABLE Best Athletic Team Supply Co. University Bookstore is and across from Mackey 1 Men’s Basketball 3 La Scala Best Tanning Salon also a great place to get MENTION Arena 2 Women’s Basketball 1 Levee Tan all your books. It also Von’s West Lafayette 3 Volleyball Best Place to get Pur- 2 Evan Todd Salon & won the Best Bookstore 765-743-9618 due Apparel Day Spa category for the eighth products and services Sun: 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Best Purdue Tradition 1 University Bookstore year in a row. and books. Mon-hurs: 9 a.m.-7 1 Fountain runs 2 Follett’s Bookstore Best Tattoo Shop p.m. 2 Breakfast club 3 University Spirit 1 Revolution Tattoo & he awards relect Making your clothing Fri: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 3 Body Modiication University Bookstore’s dollars stretch even fur- Sat: 10 a.m.-5p.m. Best Auto Repair Shop 2 New Breed Tattoo long-time reputation as ther, University Book- Website: purdueu.com 1 Mr. & Mrs. Tire 3 Evil Genius Tattoo being Purdue’s leader in store is well known for 2 Car X Club ofering a wide range of having great game day 3 Big Wheels Customs THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 5 BEST FOOD DELIVERY

AJ’s Burgers started out to have your favorite as two guys who had food delivered. AJ’s is high expectations of constantly changing its what college students WINNER menu to accommodate wanted to eat. AJ’S Burgers its customers and to im- Growing up, they in- prove quality and speed. dulged in Chicago’s tra- & Beef Since opening in 2008, ditional style of dining: AJ’s has received numer- good ‘ol burgers, hot RUNNER UP ous awards for mouth- dogs and Italian beef. watering dishes. his Two specialties that are Jimmy John’s year it won the Readers’ vital to their menu are Choice Award for Best the garlic cheeseburger HONORABLE Delivery. and seasoned wale MENTION fries. he remaining 134 W State St, Ste D HotBox Pizza portion of the menu West Lafayette, was decided by taking Phone: 765-743-1940 inspiration from Chi- Hours: 11a.m.-3 a.m. cago’s classic cuisine. Additionally, AJ’s has Monday-Wednesday, 11 he have also added a variety of fried foods a.m.-4 a.m. hursday- new twists such as tangy such as funnel cake Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. barbecue and bufalo fries, jalapeño poppers Sunday sauces to traditional and mozzarella sticks. Website: http://www. chicken sandwiches and Save yourself a headache eatajs.com/ wings. and use online ordering

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Best Place to get a Mas- Best Nail Salon Best hrit Store sage 1 Happy Nails 1 Goodwill 1 Purdue Recreational 2 Evan Todd Salon & 2 Amused Clothing Sports Center Day Spa 3 Von’s Shops 2 Evan Todd Salon & 3 VS Nails Day Spa Best Place to get a Steak 3 Massage Envy Best Bubble Tea 1 Mountain Jack’s 1 LaTea 2 McGraw’s Steak Chop Best Flower Shop 2 Kung Fu Tea & Fish House 1 Rubia Flower Market 3 Basil hai & Bubble 3 Texas Roadhouse 2 Wright Flowers Tea Best Bar in Lafayette Best Hair Salon Best Barbecue 1 Chumley’s 1 Henni’s Hairshop 1 South Street Smoke- 2 Black Sparrow 2 Eclectic Hair Salon house 3 DT Kirby’s 3 Evan Todd Salon & 2 Bufalo Wild Wings Day Spa 3 Eddie Joe’s Icehouse/ Crabby Mike’s BBQ (tie) PAGE 6 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 BEST PLACE TO DANCE he Neon Cactus has the Neon Cactus has music, and the expan- roots. Community and been starting of Boiler been providing great live sion and continuation of University involvement Weekends on a hurs- entertainment, dancing the longest running live also plays a large part in WINNER day for over two de- and activities for stu- act in the area, Bruce developing their sched- Neon Cactus cades. Drive up State dents and community “he Piano Man” Barker uled events, supporting Street hill in the early members since 1992, in the Rusty Bucket multiple student and evening any hursday when it opened its doors Piano Bar! community fundrais- RUNNER UP and you will see groups as a country themed he owners and man- ers by raising thousands Where Else of students and residents dance club. agement continually of dollars each year for alike walking down the Ater a decade of being focus on meeting the these groups with cup the Piano Bar, the most 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. and hill with bright neon open, the owners – Jim needs of the diversity sales and special fund- entertaining and come- at other special event mugs in hand to spend and Sheila Cochran of the area’s population, raisers. dic live show in town! times. Follow them on the night dancing, sing- – realized that to bet- providing themed nights With over 22,000 square he Neon Cactus also Twitter @theNeonCac- ing and enjoying great ter meet the needs of such as Latin Night, feet of space guests can went through a major tus on Instagram or on drink specials all night Purdue students and all EDM nights with visit- dance all night in the remodel in January Facebook to ind out all long. One of the larg- of its guests, the format ing national and local DJ main room to one of 2016, updating electron- about upcoming con- est club venues in the was changed to focus on acts, and country nights 3 in-house DJs, or get ics, sound systems and certs, special events and Greater Lafayette area, popular dance and rock to get back to their SOCIAL! with Bruce in lights, VIP sections, live entertainment, plus and an overall update enter to win Skip he to meet the needs and Line passes and reserved wants of our guests. tables for you and your From Breakfast Clubs in friends! football season or Grand Prix, to parties small 360 Brown Street, in the and large, the Neon Cac- Levee tus can meet the needs 765-743-6081 or of all of our guests for management oice any special event. 765.743.6505 Dance or sing the night Website: www.neoncac- away with the Neon tus.biz Cactus every hurs- day through Saturday THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 7 BEST SHUTTLE SERVICE

Reindeer Shuttle won Reindeer Shuttle is a this year’s Readers’ Chicago O’Hare Inter- Choice Award for Best WINNER national Airport shuttle Shuttle Service. service based in West Reindeer Lafayette. he company Reindeer Shuttle was was founded in July founded to cater to RUNNER UP 2015 to provide aford- those who need to travel able transportation between Purdue Uni- Lafayette between the Purdue versity and Chicago. It Limo campus and Chicago. ofers service to Chicago O’Hare with between HONORABLE Bus stops on campus are three and eight daily located at Wiley Hall, departures. MENTION he Purdue Memorial Express Union and Beau Jardin Reindeer Shuttle be- Air Coach Apartments. Book your lieves the students of next trip now! the future deserve two things at the very least: 2. Best customer sup- Phone: 765-637-5124 1. Comfortable buses port and ticketing con- Website: www.rein- and cost-friendly and venience deershuttle.com reliable service Index of Finalists

Best Bar in West Lafay- Best Shuttle Service Best Place to Dance ette 1 Reindeer Shuttle 1 Neon Cactus 1 Harry’s Chocolate 2 Lafayette Limo 2 Where Else Shop 3 Express Air Coach 2 Brother’s Bar & Grill Best Place to Have a 3 Nine Irish Brothers Best Wedding Photog- Beer rapher 1 Harry’s Chocolate Best Place for Late 1 Sarah Parent Shop Night Food 2 Trevor Mahlman/ 2 Brother’s Bar & Grill 1 HotBox Pizza Kayla Bacon (tie) 2 AJ’s Burgers and Beef/ Best Place for Bar Food Mad Mushroom Pizza Best Place to play Golf 1 Harry’s Chocolate (tie) 1 Ackerman-Allen Shop 3 Famous Frank’s Course 2 Nine Irish Brothers 2 Kampen Golf Course 3 Jake’s Roadhouse & Best Jewelry Store 3 Monster Mini Golf Garage 1 Clayton Jewelers 2 Stahl & Kessler Best Hookah Bar Best Place for a Burger 3 Von’s Shops 1 Egyptian Café and 1 Triple X Hooka Bar 2 Five Guys 3 Scotty’s Brewhouse PAGE 8 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 Chocolate factory comes BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP to northern Indiana city cians handle your auto ASSOCIATED PRESS the Federal Aviation Admin- Mr. and Mrs. Tire, a repairs and mainte- istration. The site is close to family owned business nance. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — A South Bend International in West Lafayette, won WINNER city in northern Indiana will Airport. this year’s Readers’ Tarner will eventually Wheel alignments, pre- get a new chocolate produc- Choice Award for Best Mr. & Mrs. Tire tion facility and two muse- close an existing production ventive maintenance, ums, one with chocolate ex- plant and small chocolate Auto Repair. transmission repairs, museum on Sample Street. hibits and artifacts. The historic building hous- RUNNER UP and exhaust system The South Bend Tribune ing the old plant limits the Mr. and Mrs. Tire, repairs are no problem reported that South Bend automation needed to be Car X Chocolate Co. will purchase which opened in 1984, for the staf of seasoned competitive. Once the new more than 70 acres of un- treats its customers’ location opens and Sample auto mechanics. developed land from the Street closes, Tarner said vehicles as if it owned HONORABLE MENTION city for $1. The purchase he expects to hire a larger the vehicles. Big Wheels Custom 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon- agreement being consid- workforce. ered requires the company “Wait ‘til you see this; it’s day-Friday. 8 a.m.- to spend at least $5 million going to be good,” Tarner When it comes to tires, noon Saturday. within ive years to develop said. “I hope we’ll provide if you’re unsure of what the buildings, totaling at of the industry’s leading throughout the entire 10 94 Sagamore Park- some new vision for jobs and kind of tire your vehicle least 60,000 square feet. growth on the west side of manufacturers such as tread life of the tire, like way West, West Lafay- The agreement will be dis- South Bend.” needs, take some time Bridgestone, Firestone, computer spin balanc- ette. cussed by the city’s Redevel- Tarner founded the com- and use Mr. and Mrs. and Mastercrat. ASE- ing, lat tire repairs, Phone: 765-497-2800. opment Commission at its pany in 1991 and now has Tire’s Tire Size Finder regular Thursday meeting. 13 company-owned stores certiied technicians can and tire rotations. Get Website: http://www. Company president Mark in northern Indiana. There from the comfort of perform tire services the full potential out of mrandmrstire.com Tarner said he hopes to break are also four franchised loca- your home. Browse that will keep your tires your vehicle and let our ground within a year or two, tions in Indiana, Michigan through tires from some after receiving approval from and Ohio. in peak conditions well ASE-certiied techni- THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 9 BEST PLACE TO GO ON A DATE Police release video

O’Bryan’s Nine Irish Nine Irish Brothers is of butteringered robber Brothers is an award- proud to be smoke-free. ASSOCIATED PRESS security camera on a business on winning traditional WINNER It also features live Irish a nearby street, about 10 minutes Irish pub recently entertainment on most YORK, Pa. — Police have re- ater the robbery. leased video of a man suspected he video clip posted on the named the Best Irish 9 Irish Brothers weekend nights. of robbing a Pennsylvania credit Pub in the State of Reservations are avail- union that shows him dropping police department’s Facebook Indiana by Yelp and able for parties of six or some of the money while bicy- page shows the suspect riding Buzzfeed, as well as the RUNNER UP more people. cling away from the crime scene. down the sidewalk and dropping Springettsbury Township cash before he stops, gets of the “Irish Pub Worth Trav- Grey House Cofee police say the man robbed the eling For” in Indianapo- Members First Credit Union on bike, and returns to scoop up the lis by TripAdvisor. HONORABLE MENTION Hours: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. hursday. he video is from a loot. La Scala Monday-Saturday. 11 Nine Irish Brothers – a.m.-11p.m. Sunday. Austrian town abuzz after with two convenient 119 Howard Ave, West theft of one million bees locations in Greater ness Stew, Shepherd’s Lafayette. 3520 State Lafayette and a third he family-owned-and- Pie, and Fish & Chips. Road 38 E, Lafayette. ASSOCIATED PRESS ticed that the covers of wood- location in the heart of operated restaurant 575 Massachusetts Ave., en boxes containing 40 hives Massachusetts Avenue serves premium Irish Well-behaved patrons Indianapolis. VIENNA — A town south of had been removed. in Indianapolis – also Phone: 765-746-4782 Vienna is abuzz over the re- The thefts were formally food and spirits and has of all ages are welcome ported theft of dozens of bee- reported Tuesday. Police say won this year’s Expo- a full bar and menu, from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Website: http://www. hives, containing about 1 mil- they could have occurred any- nent Readers’ Choice with items ranging from unless circumstances nineirishbrothers.com lion bees, from a local park. time since the end of March. award for Best Place to salads to steak to Irish prohibit minors (e.g. Police said Wednesday they Beekeeper Horst Preisl put Take a Date. got involved after residents in his loss at around 15,000 euros favorites such as Guin- large, rowdy bands). the town of Ebreichsdorf no- in lost honey and stolen bees. PAGE 10 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017

Harry Potter play works magic with 9 wins at Olivier awards

ing’s boy wizard bewitched the stage and the Cursed Child” cast its spell ivier Awards on Sunday.

cord nine prizes, including best equivalent nys.

edy named best new musical.

ter play where off.

friends the adventures spring at Hogwarts School Witchcraft and Wizardry.

from a story co-written Rowling, it has been THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 11 BEST PLACE FOR ASIAN FOOD Backed by the United heir food can also Chinese Restaurant be ordered through Association of Amer- Hungry Boiler. So ica, Happy China stop in or order provides reasonably online to try General priced Chinese cuisine Tso’s Chicken, Crab to the ever-hungry Rangoons, or any WINNER Purdue Students. of their many menu Happy China From its State Street items! location, it proudly RUNNER UP ofers a vast menu Sun-hurs: 11 a.m.-11 Rice Café including the popular p.m. $5.89 lunch combos. Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm No delivery ater HONORABLE MENTION Happy China won this 10:30 p.m. Panda Express year’s Readers’ Choice 219 East State St. Award for Best Asian West Lafayette Food. Phone: 765-743-1666 Website: www.hap- pychinaonline.com

Harry Potter play works magic with 9 wins at Olivier awards ASSOCIATED PRESS cal hit and box-ofice behe- costumes, best director for myself onstage,’” Dumezweni bin wittily reworks the much- musical revival. moth since opening in July at John Tiffany and three acting said. “So I am very, very privi- loved 1993 movie about a cyn- Actor-director Kenneth London’s Palace Theatre, and awards, as well as best play. leged to do that.” ical weatherman doomed to Branagh received a special LONDON — J.K. Rowl- plans are afoot to send it to Parker beat rivals including The play has drawn thou- repeat the same day over and award for his contribution to ing’s boy wizard bewitched Broadway next year. Ian McKellen and Ed Harris sands of irst-time theater- over again. theater during the black-tie the page and the screen, and But star Jamie Parker, who to the best-actor prize. Noma goers to the West End, and Andy Karl was named best ceremony. stage sequel “Harry Potter won the best-actor prize for Dumezweni took the sup- Thorne said he hoped it would actor in a musical for his per- Named for the late British and the Cursed Child” cast its playing the adult Harry, said porting-actress prize for play- be “like a gateway drug that formance in the lead role, actor Laurence Olivier, the spell at British theater’s Ol- success — and the embrace of ing the grown-up Hermione will get people involved in made famous onscreen by Bill prizes honor achievements ivier Awards on Sunday. Potter fans — had not been a Granger, and Anthony Boyle theater.” Murray. in London theater, musicals, “Cursed Child” won a re- foregone conclusion. was named best supporting In other categories, Billie Former “Glee” star Amber dance and opera. Winners in cord nine prizes, including “There was so much poten- actor as Scorpius Malfoy, son Piper was named best actress Riley was named best actress most categories are chosen by best new play, at Britain’s tial for cynicism and skepti- of Harry’s childhood enemy for playing a woman whose in a musical for a powerhouse a panel of stage professionals equivalent of Broadway’s To- cism surrounding a produc- Draco Malfoy. desire for a baby leads to performance in “Dreamgirls,” and theatergoers. nys. tion which could have been Swaziland-born Dumez- tragedy in “Yerma” at the tiny and her co-star Adam J. Ber- The Oliviers have become Hilariously repetitive com- very tightly controlled and weni said she was honored to Young Vic. nard was named best support- an increasingly glitzy affair edy “Groundhog Day” was industrial and commercially play Hermione, one of Rowl- The play, adapted by Simon ing actor in a musical. Best in recent years, awarded at a named best new musical. minded,” Parker said. ing’s most beloved charac- Stone from a Federico Garcia supporting actress in a musi- ceremony studded with musi- The plot for the Harry Pot- But talent, hard work and ters. Some had questioned Lorca drama, was named best cal was Rebecca Trehearn for cal numbers. Sunday’s event ter play picks up 19 years from oodles of stage magic pre- the casting of a black actress revival. “Show Boat.” had the added boost of radi- where Rowling’s last novel left vailed. in the role, played onscreen Piper beat nominees in- Composer Andrew Lloyd- ant sunshine for a positively off. “I’m just so pleased and by Emma Watson — though cluding Glenda Jackson for Webber saw two of his mu- summery red carpet. It depicts Harry and his proud that the entire team are Rowling pointed out that “King Lear” and Ruth Wilson sicals take awards. The child Celebrities walking the car- friends as adults and follows being celebrated,” Parker said Hermione’s race is never for “Hedda Gabler.” rockers of “School of Rock pet and handing out trophies the adventures of their off- backstage during the ceremo- speciied in the books. “Groundhog Day,” which The Musical” won the prize included “Star Wars” actor spring at Hogwarts School of ny at London’s Royal Albert “So many young actors and began life at London’s Old for outstanding achievement John Boyega, Oscar winner Witchcraft and Wizardry. Hall. actresses come up to me and Vic and is now previewing on in music, while an open-air Mark Rylance, “The Good Written by Jack Thorne The show dominated Sun- say, ‘I’m so pleased that you’re Broadway, was named best production of “Jesus Christ Wife” star Cush Jumbo and from a story co-written by day’s awards, scooping priz- playing her. I’m so pleased new musical. The show by Superstar” in London’s Re- “Hamilton” creator Lin-Man- Rowling, it has been a criti- es for sets, lighting, sound, that I can see a version of Tim Minchin and Danny Ru- gent’s Park was named best uel Miranda. PAGE 12 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 BEST BUBBLE TEA BEST CO-OP Latea’s founders met in a Established in 1939, Cir- residence hall at Purdue. cle Pines Cooperative is hough they come from WINNER dedicated to producing WINNER diferent geographical Latea successful students in a Circle Pines areas, they shared many safe, productive envi- similarities, including ronment. Circle Pines the dream of owning a RUNNER UP was voted Best Co-op RUNNER UP small business. Kung Fu in this year’s Readers’ Shoemaker Choice Awards. he business they formed is the winner HONORABLE Circle Pines can be de- HONORABLE of this year’s Readers’ MENTION scribed as an extremely MENTION Choice Award for Best Basil hai diverse collection of Fairway Bubble Tea. Beverages at individuals that come Latea include bubble tea together as one house in and brotherhood. and iced tea utilizing all 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. order to excel in aca- natural organic tea with 358 E State St West demics and become bet- Address 1000 David a variety of lavors in- Lafayette ter men in the process. Ross Road cluding caramel, vanilla, Phone: 765-586-9398 West Lafayette, IN cofee and honey. Website: www.lateal- Circle Pines provides 47906 ounge.com many opportunities for Phone: 765-464-2377 Latea’s signature snacks members to acquire and Website: https://boil- are seasoned fries, demonstrate leadership erlink.purdue.edu sweets and pastries. skills, learn and perfect Come quench your life skills, and make last- thirst at Latea. ing bonds of friendship THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 13 Index of Finalists Best Sandwich Shop Best Italian Food Best Mediterranean Best Sushi Best place to Eat in the Best Fast Food 1 Potbelly’s Sandwich 1 La Scala Food 1 Maru Sushi Union 1 Taco Bell Shop 2 Olive Garden 1 Blue Nile 2 Sushi Don 1 Pappy’s Sweet Shop 2 McDonald’s 2 Jimmy John’s 3 Puccini’s Smiling 2 Parthenon Greek 3 Sushi Burrito 2 Oasis Café 3 AJ’s Burgers and Beef 3 Subway Teeth Pizza & Pasta American Grill 3 Flatbreads Best Mexican Food 3 Olive House Best Place to get a Bur- Best Food Delivery Best Place to get 1 Poblano’s rito Best Place to get a Fro- 1 AJ’s Burgers and Beef Wings 2 Fiesta Mexican Grill Best Asian Food 1 Chipotle zen Treat 2 Jimmy John’s 1 Bufalo Wild Wings 3 La Hacienda 1 Happy China 2 Qdoba Mexican Grill 1 Silver Dipper 3 HotBox Pizza 2 Brother’s Bar & Grill 2 Rice Café 3 Moe’s Southwest Grill 2 Dairy Queen 3 Wings Etc. Best Indian Food 3 Panda Express 3 Cold Stone Creamery 1 Sharma’s Kitchen Best Place to get Break- Best Pizza 2 India Mahal/Khana Best Vegetarian Food fast Best Place to get Cofee 1 HotBox Khazana (tie) 1 Freshii 1 Triple X 1 Greyhouse Cofee & 2 Lotsa Stone Fired 2 Noodles & Company 2 Another Broken Egg Supply Co. Pizza Café 2 Starbucks 3 Mad Mushroom Pizza 3 Town & Gown Bistro 3 Vienna Espresso Bar & Bakery PAGE 14 THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 BEST PLACE FOR MEDITERRANEAN FOOD

Blue Nile is committed chicken roasted on a to ofering authentic skewer), and Lamb Middle Eastern and WINNER Biryani (lamb and rice Mediterranean cuisine Blue Nile blended with spices). to Purdue’s community. Blue Nile has received Its dedication won the Restaurant incredible reviews and Best Place for Mediter- their customers love ranean Food in this the service and specials year’s Readers’ Choice RUNNER UP they ofer. Awards! Olive House his family owned Stop in and visit them, HONORABLE MENTION business started in 2005 located just blocks away Parthenon Greek American Grill and ofers dining room from the heart of Pur- service, take-out, and due’s campus. he casual delivery through Hun- dining and afordable great food with friends. include Chicken Biryani gry Boiler. Food and dishes provide a great Menu items are hearty (chicken and rice blend- dessert catering is avail- place to relax and enjoy and authentic. Some ed with spices), Chicken able for all occasions. customer favorites Shawarma (marinated

BEST HAIR SALON

Located less than a block from the middle of Pur- due University’s campus, WINNER Henni’s Hairshop gives Henni’s you the convenience and expertise that you look Hairshop for in a salon. RUNNER UP Henni’s specializes in men’s/women’s designs, Eclectic cuts, and styling. In ad- dition to this, Henni’s HONORABLE MENTION ofers many other ser- Evan Todd vices, including seasonal coloring, highlights, and ultimate in-salon beauty eyebrow waxing. 121 Northwestern Av- experience. enue West Lafayette, Henni’s Hairshop en- Phone: 765-743-3121 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday- deavors to understand Website: http://www. Friday. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. your wants and needs, hennishairshop.com/ Saturday. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. which gives you the Sunday. THE EXPONENT READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017 PAGE 15 BEST BANK

Purdue Federal Credit Union serves more than 71,000 member- WINNER owners worldwide. hey Purdue Federal Credit Union have eight full-service branches in the Greater Lafayette and LaPorte RUNNER UP areas. Several branches Chase Bank are conveniently located on Purdue’s campus in the Union in Room 163 HONORABLE MENTION and on Northwestern Centier Bank Avenue in Wang Hall. Students love having the popular products are academic and athletic voted “Best Bank/Credit special graduation endeavors through Union” right on campus. ofers, which include a numerous sponsorships $5,000 Purdue Alumni throughout the year and he credit union has Association Visa it gives its employees been in business for Signature credit line. four paid hours of 48 years. heir most Graduating students volunteer time of to popular products may also beneit from serve the community and services include an auto loan with a 1 through service projects. the Purdue Alumni percent cash rebate Purdue Federal has kept Association Visa credit or 90 days with no its original purpose, card with exclusive payments. people helping people. Purdue designs, mortgages, and student Purdue Federal Credit Several Locations checking with an Union is committed to (West Lafayette and exclusive debit card the Purdue University Lafayette) design. Its purpose is to community because 765.497.3328 / be its members’ trusted the university is where 800.627.3328 inancial partner for life. the credit union Website: www. began in 1969. he purduefed.com Among students, other credit union supports

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South Street Smoke- house is the place to go for barbecue! hey won the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Barbecue WINNER in the area. South Street Smokehouse

South Street’s sand- wiches include Carolina RUNNER UP Style, Baltimore Brisket, Bufalo Wild Wings Kansas City Brisket, Smoked Sausage, Pulled HONORABLE MENTION Pork, Pulled Chicken, Eddie Joe’s Beef Brisket, Pulled Beef, Smoked Turkey Crabby Mike’s Breast, Tenderloin and Catish.

he restaurant is also a you’re craving barbecue. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. great place to get Bruns- Walk-ins are welcome. 765-446-0559 wick Stew, ribs, rib tips Take-out and catering Website: https://www. and chicken dinners. also are available. allmenus.com/in/ lafayette/279981-south- Check out South Street 3305 South Street, La- street-smoke-house/ Smokehouse when fayette. menu/