pageten AROUNDTOWN Don’t get stuck eating at Pita Kabob three-way combo ($12.99) consisted of any meal. Baklava ($1) is a wwUzma Ahmad three meats including chicken shawarma, kofta pastry made of layers of Editorials Editor kabob, beef shawarma and lamb kabob. This phyllo dough filled with reviewer chose to order the three-way combo, chopped nuts and sweetened which consisted of chicken shawarma, kofta with syrup or honey. Walking into the recently opened Pita Kabob kabob and lamb kabob. Quite tasty, this traditional in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood, patrons The chicken shawarma is a plate of thiny dessert almost allowed are immediately impressed by the welcoming, sliced, lightly seasoned chicken steak cooked this reviewer to leave Pita bright, orange and maroon walls. Unfortunately, on a rotisserie. This entrée was savory, yet Kabob in a positive frame the ambience failed to offset the average quality pedestrian. of mind. Almost. of the food that followed at this Mediterranean The kofta kabob was less pleasant. The Overall, the restaurant restaurant that left a poor impression on this kabob, which is shaped like a footlong hotdog, seemed more suitable for a reviewer. is made of grilled and seasoned ground meat last-minute, late-night take- Among appetizers, the hummus ($2.99) is mixed with herbs. The meat was rather dry and out place. Although the adequate. Made of chick peas, tahini sauce undercooked and left a slightly bitter aftertaste. prices are low, the barely and olive oil, this Mediterranean dish tastes The most appetizing of the three entrées is edible food at Pita Kabob authentic and delectable and is appealing to the the lamb kabob. This meat was more delectable will not elicit a return visit. If, for some strange reason, eye. The hummus is served with hot, fresh pita and savory, yet did not surpass average. Pita Kabob entrées disappoint. Photo by Uzma Ahmad. bread. The white rice that accompanies this three- readers would like to form From there, however, the entire experience meat combo is ordinary and not of authentic their own opinions, the seemed to go downhill. Although the waitress Mediterranean style. Lentil soup that is provided oil for Mediterranean standards, the lamb was restaurant is located at 5701 was extremely pleasant, service was slow as with the entree was delicate but extremely heavy and unappetizing. N California Ave. and can be reached by calling patrons were second priority to the heavy take- bland. The salad that accompanied the lamb did not (773) 271-2771. out onslaught. Other entrée choices include sautéed lamb, compensate for the shortcomings of the lamb. Pita Kabob serves various types of sandwiches chicken or beef. The sautéed lamb ($9.99) Consisting simply of lettuce and chopped up ($4.99), including chicken, beef, kofta and consists of small pieces of lamb cooked with tomatoes, the salad felt more of something that Pita Kabob lamb. However, these can be offered in entrée tomato, onion, olive oil and various spices. could be whipped together by anyone at home. style ($9.99) and served with rice and a choice Although the lamb has tangy gravy, the meat Dessert at Pita Kabob may be the only aspect of lentil soup or salad. was undercooked. Chewing the meat felt that comes close to salvaging an unsatisfying 5701 N. California Avenue The entrées can also be combined into a difficult and unnatural. Drenched in too much Star Trek relates to hardcore ‘Trekkies’ as well as the public that Kirk is a daredevil because he steals his Kurtzman’s screenplay very interesting because very dark and creepy, whereas the Enterprise is w Hillary Lindwall stepfather’s car and launches it off a cliff even it deals with time travel. The topic is a good white and bright. This symbolizes an obvious w News/Wire Editor though he is a young child. Around the same background for the futuristic theme, and it is theme of good and evil that is prevalent time, a young Vulcan named Spock is grappling interesting to audience members as well because throughout the film. However, this being said, with his half human-half Vulcan identity. it is a form of science that currently seems to be the directing of the film was nothing special. So At first glance, Star Trek, directed by Lost The story jumps again to the future, when impossible. many movies about the future have been made and Fringe producer J.J. Abrams, may seem like both boys have grown into young men. Both join Furthemore, the crew of the Enterprise that it seems impossible for any director to a film that would not appeal to a large audience. Starfleet, an elite group of starship personnel. grapples with suchs issues as time travel, love come up with an original idea. Even so, Abrams On the surface, the film seems geared toward On their first mission on the USS Enterprise, and human emotion. Throughout the course of could not provide a reprieve from the monotony hardcore “Trekkies” (or “Trekkers,” as they the crew is sent to investigate another lightning the film, Spock considers undergoing the Vulcan of fantasized future technologies. prefer to be called) and science fiction fans. storm. On their journey, the Narada emerges ritual of draining all human emotion. This is an Overall, Star Trek is filled with action, Viewing the film suggests otherwise: even once again, and the captain is requested to interesting concept for audience consideration adventure and humor. The new Star Trek film those who are not fans of the Star Trek television board the Narada. because it is a rather obscure topic about which does a good job of appeasing fans of the original series could enjoy this new prequel very much. From this point, the film provides the back many people would not think. television series as well as recruiting new ones, story on the mythology known to all Star Trek Also, the acting was very good throughout making the movie a success. fans, providing insight into the origins of the the film. Even though the film is set in the future, beloved crew of the Enterprise: Kirk (played the characters are very relatable and believable. as an adult by Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary For example, Quinto played Spock very well. Star Trek Quinto), Sulu (John Cho), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Throughout the film, the viewer was able to Bones (Karl Urban), Chekov (Anton Yelchin) believe that he actually was a Vulcan. and Uhura (Zoe Saldana). Additionally, the cinematography of the film This reviewer found Robert Orsi and Alex is done very well. The enemy Narada ship is Directed By J.J. Abrams Terminator: Salvation lacks a challenge for competitive players watching a very bad action movie with cliché- w Rexly Penaflorida ridden dialogue. w Managing Editor As for the gameplay itself, it is very mediocre. The player fights against only three With every blockbuster movie that comes types of robots, two of which could be seen out, there is bound to be a video game that will in every section of the game, which made this relate to the movie in some way. Terminator: reviewer very bored and makes the game very Salvation is no exception. Although some monotonous. games replicate or transcend the excitement of Furthermore, an intriguing enemy who is the film from which they draw their inspiration, seen in one scene and who is expected to be Terminator: Salvation does not live up to its encountered later in the game completely movie counterpart. With very cheesy dialogue disappears. and linear gameplay, this video game does not Overall, the game is too easy. It takes about impress this reviewer at all. six to seven shots to take down an enemy, and The story begins in the year 2233, when The player takes on the role of John Connor with the player’s large amount of followers, the USS Kelvin is traveling through space to who has given up the role as leader of the battles are obviously not very difficult. Also, investigate a lightning storm. After realizing Resistance and is now a regular soldier. While the camera is very shaky. It gives the player that the storm is actually a black hole, a huge retreating from a very gruesome battle, Connor nausea, not what designers thought would be enemy ship called the Narada emerges, opening picks up a distress signal from a soldier named franchise is one that is well known. Not only the excitement that comes with the character’s fire on the Kelvin. Nero (Eric Bana), the captain David Weston. Weston says that he and his is the plot line pedestrian, but the game is very running around. of the Narada, orders the Kelvin’s captain, men are being held at Eagle Rock, the central quick. Players can finish the game in about two While the movie claims to be the number one Robau (Faran Tahir), to come aboard their ship hub of Skynet, which is the source of all the and one-half hours. action film in the country,Terminator: Salvation to negotiate. Robau then gives command of machines that are fighting the Resistance. With Unfortunately, the brevity of the game is gets terminated by this reviewer. the ship to his first officer, George Kirk (Chris a small group of people, Connor battles his way only one of its numerous drawbacks of the Hemsworth). After this, the ship is destroyed through Los Angeles and eventually arrives at game. The dialogue is inauthentic, and while just as Kirk’s son, James Kirk (Jimmy Bennett), Eagle Rock to rescue Weston and his men and most games today focus on gameplay to drive Terminator Salvation is born.