Tie Me Down is East Side 'win'" *»4L «L<i. one sharp store band review c_> %m> Page 8 Pages 10-11 March 20, 1997 The UWEstablished 1956 M PosVolume 41, Numbet r 24 The Annual East Side Guide m S3 HI H___ i "The voice ofthe campus" March 20, 1997 JEast Side Guide; Welcome to the East Side Guide CONTENTS East Side Guide 1997 A closer look at area eats A closer look at area eats p.2 By Matt Johnson and one, that had some good deals. I self an "East Sider," you have to Quick decisions needed for late night din­ Krista Kinnius had the roasted half-chicken visit this place every once in (with dressing) dinner for about awhile. ing p.3 It's that time of the year again. $8. It came with your choice of (It's a rite of passage-thing.) The UWM Post _ East Side Guide is soup or salad, a bread basket, I usually get their "Trader Localvideostoreshaveitall p.4 out, and it wouldn't be complete peas, along with your choice of omelette." (The cost is about without some kind of restaurant dessert (scoop of ice cream, $6.) It's this huge omelette that review. So, The News Dude brownie, slice of pie, etc.). Ev­ comes with a heaping side of Isgrafittiart? p.5 (that's me) and our "star" re­ erything was good, especially all potatoes, along with your choice porter (Krista Kinnius) signed the kinds of crackers they give of toast or muffin (get the latter, Feeding that caffeine addiction p.7 up to do them. you with the bread basket. because it's actually quite good). We are going to use the "four- The atmosphere was quiet Along with that, I'll get some coffee. Either the regular stuff or Tie Me Down is one sharp store p.8 star" (****) rating system to and relaxing. My waitress grade these places. One star (*) needed some help with her ser­ one of their flavored kinds (the being bad and four stars (****) vice skills, though. She only had peanut butter flavor is a good Xpression's representative spreads mes­ being excellent. three or four tables but through­ one). sage p.9 out the hour I was there, she My girlfriend usually has one Ma Fischer's stopped by mine only twice. (M.J.) of their chicken sandwiches (the "Dogwood" one is especially Apartment hunting tips p.9 2214 N. Farwell Ave. 271-7424 The Coffee Trader tasty). The service, to put it GRADE:*** 1/2 2625 N. Downer Ave. bluntly, SUCKS. An hour wait for EastSide bands overview p.10-11 332-9690 your food (even if there's no busi­ Any restaurant that has Grey GRADE:** ness) is not uncommon. They Smaller music stores have bargins p.12 Poupon mustard on its tables has are overpriced, so try to get one to be good. If you're from the The only good things about of their coupons (which can nor­ South Side and have been to one The Coffee Trader is its coffee, mally be found in The Shepard m A look atthe Downer and Oriental Theatres...p.13 ofthe OmegaFamily Restaurants, "Trader omelettes" and Express). (M.J.) you knowwhatkind of food you'll chicken sandwiches. (And I Local clubs hoppin' p.14 get here. didn't see any Grey Poupon Taqueria Chico's Mexican I went there around 6:00 on a mustard.) Restraunt weekday night. There was a "spe­ The thing is, for whatever rea­ The search for cheap threads p.14 Eats CONTINUED ON 22 • cials" menu, inside the regular son, if you're going to call your­ Herro's Sports Page new to area p.15 BESTD Clinic helps many p.17 Entertainment calendar p.19-20 The UWM Post Established 1956 2200 East Kenwood Blvd. PO Box 413, Union Box 88 Milwaukee, Wi 53201 Phone: 229-4578 Fax: 2294579. 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Brewers Opening Day ticket-bus party $15 - April 17 All submissions become the property of The UWM Post, Inc. Published Thursdays during the school year, except for holidays and exam periods. FROM THE UNIVERSITY: The UWM Post is written and published by the students ef the UWM. They are solely responsible for its editorial policy content. UWM is not liable for *—debts meurred by-the publisher.The UWMPosri, not airofficiaf puHicattorrof-the'UWM- —• • ••"- Quick decisions required when making that By Eric Endicott and Scott Redmond late night food choice Staff Writers Papa John's-1426 E. Brady St 278- The East Side of Milwaukee-it is a ha­ 5646, UWM 962-7272 ven for the all-day, all-night, bud-smoking, keg-raging, munchie-getting individual. We called these guys last and they were Certain situations require quick think­ the easiest to review. ing in order to please yourself when hun­ Best pizza. Best price. Best service. It's ger strikes. One must understand the ut­ that simple. ter importance of choosing the proper delivery service when the time comes. Fortunately, the UWM Post is here to pave the way in delivery service critiques. We took the liberty of rating a half dozen PJ's Subs-1749 N. Farwell 271-7878 ofthe EastSide's most prominent delivery establishments. They were evaluated according to the We were immediately impressed with following criteria: their phone manners & PJ's Subs. The man taking our order was the amount of background noise, the ac­ very helpful, there was classical music in P.J.'s Subs features great subs and a helpful staff. Post photo by Steve Taylor. the background, yet he, too, forgot to give tual delivery time, the type ofvehicalused, Nonetheless, if you can swing it, we with less punk rock, us our total! What's with these people? the overall vibe from the driver, quantity, reccommend it! and finally taste and temperature of the The driver took 45 minutes to get to our food. After waiting for possible stomach place. We thought this was pretty good problems and discussing the fairness of time considering he drove an ever-so-un­ price, we passed our final judgement. We reliable mid '80s VWJetta. Our three subs were very good, how­ reviewed two pizza places, two "you name Pizza Shutde-1827 N. Farwell Ave. ever they forgot mayo on one of them, and it, we have it" places, a sub shop and a Papa Rosa's-1500 N. Farwell Ave., 224- 289-9500 they didn't fill us up at all. I really could Chinese resturaunt. Here is what we 8444 have eaten another one, but at $5 a pop, found. Whenever you call the Shuttle expect what the hell are you gonna do? Upon calling, we were greeted by the them to be frantically busy. Expectyourfood Antonio's Upper Crust Pizza- 249 E. frizzle of grease on their grill. Of course this to be delivered by a punker. Most impor­ Hampton Av, 332-6820 made it difficult to hear the man, but he was tantly, expect a large variety of good food! All grumpy and again I didn't receive a total. of our items were hot and tasty; not to men­ Upon calling, we were greeted by a very Our food arrived quickly-within 35 minutes, tion inexpensive. These guys are open long disgruntled older woman. No background William Ho's- 3524 N. Oakland Ave., via the elegance of a rusted out mid '80s hours and are a good choice if you are willing noise was evident, but she hung up with­ 963-9781 Dodge Colt. The food was good but it was a to wait an hour for the DANK out giving us our total. The driver was a little skimpy and smelled like gyro meat for greaser in his mid-30's, and drove an When we called, the woman on some reason. They do serve it up hot though, Oldsmobile. Not too flashy, but he arrived the phone was very nice and the HI-FI was and they offer a large menu with a great deal within 40 minutes of our call. Our large bumpin' in the background. Every aspect of variety. Prices are reasonable, but Rosa's double-decker pepperoni pizza had WAY about this delivery was classy. They quoted is just a smaller version of the Pizza Shuttle too much crust and was a little cold. The us 45 minutes and it took taste was average and after three pieces, we 45 minutes. The driver were stuffed. With our stomachs working pulled up in a newer-look­ overtime, we wondered why this mediocre ing Mercedes. The food Norris Health Center pizza was $16. was delicious and bounti­ ful, but it could've been We're Here for U...WM warmer. The egg rolls and sweet & sour chicken were outstanding but pricey.