Page 10 - The Michigan Daily/New Student Edition - Thursday, September 7, 1989 Wining and dining in Ann Arbor Brews are aflow all over town By Steve Blonder Daily Staff Writer Don't feel like a fraternity party? An evening sitting home with friends isn't on the agenda? Just feel like meeting a special someone? Looking for a place to spend a late afternoon? Well, the Ann Arbor bars offer opportunities to all of these things and then some. First, some basic things you need to know: - the official drinking age is 21, but most students who wish to drink have little trouble doing so. " Michigan laws provide that liquor cannot be sold after 2 a.m. and bars close accordingly " Even though the drinking age is 21, many bars legally allow in peo- ple over 18. " Most bars are empty until at least 10 p.m., but become crowded very quickly by eleven o'clock " Trying to use a fake ID is not usually a good idea. The following bar synopses are based on three years of partaking in the bar scene, and discussions with Restaurants aplenty serve up'* delights to please th By Alex Gordon New Student Edition Editor It's October at Michigan; the football team's winning, the cafete- ria seems to have served "meatless mousaka" for the hundredth time, and your parents are coming to town to visit for the first time. You have to do a number of things to prepare. 1) clean your dorm room, apartment, house, etc. proba- bly for the first time, 2) get them tickets for the football game, and most importantly 3) find a good restaurant they can take you to for dinner. Steps one and, two are simple, but finding the right restaurant can make or break the visit. Here is a simple guide that may make that troubling decision a little easier. The Earle, 121 W. Washington - The menu here changes every six weeks, so be wary. The portions are kind of small, for a first time parent visit, but many find the cozy setting a plus. Featuring regional French and Italian dishes, and not to men- tion the music of the omnipresent. Rick Burgess Trio. Escoffier, 300 S. Thayer - Many a student saves u? this restau- rant for that graduation dinner - it's 'at good. If you like French cuisine (and who doesn't) this k the place. Don't let its location aross from the MLB fool you, thi; is not a place to stop and snack ifter your 11:00 psych. lecture. Elegant, pricey, but if you wait class, Escoffier is second to none. Gandy Dancer Resaurant, 401 Depot St. -- The old :tand-by. The Dancer is usually the frst place you'll eat with your parents. Expect a long wait during football season, but time passes easily at the piano bar. Featuring American favorites and seafood, you can't beat the am- biance of the location - inside an, old railroad depot. Gratzi, 326 N. Main - Cief Boy-ar-dee this ain't. This is Northern Italian food, bellos and be- las. Exotic pasta, veal, seafood, and poultry. The wait can kill you, bu the bar features free pistachios. The bread is reason alone to eat here. If you want hip with style and sub- stance, dine here. Great Lakes Shipping Company, 3965 S. State - This place is dark. As for the food, it's m ___ e palate heat y. buttery, and saucy, it's also quite good. Not for the light eater. If dad is famished because the game lasted long, fill him up here. With seafood and steaks, Great Lakes al- ways comes through in the clutch. Maude's, 314 S. Fourth - A veritable mother lode of food options awaits you at this restrauant which in no way is affiliated with the char- acter that Bea Arthur made famous. If you're watching your weight, Maude's has great salads and chicken dishes. Nice, semi-casual, light, - the parents will leave happy. Raja Rani, 400 S. Division - The Raja serves up Indian food like a true king would. The delicacies come as spicy as you'd like. Don't be shy about trying Indian food, there is not a known soul who hasn't enjoyed it. In a beautiful Victorian house, the prices are low considering the quality and portions. Real Seafood Co., - The freshest fish in town, the Company@. is the definitive choice if your taste buds long for oceanic fare. The only problem is that there are so many feat nautical choices, this is not fQr tie indecisive. Ask any tuna yqp See Eats. Page 12 AMIT BHAN/Daiy It's empty now, but once the sun goes down, the action starts on the deck of Ann Arbor's newest pub, the Quality Bar. other students. CAMPUS AREA UNO'S, 1321 S. University - Downstairs is arguably the best pizza in Ann Arbor, and upstairs be- comes a 21-and-over bar after 10 p.m. The restaurant's full menu is available, in addition to an assort- ment of munchies. Space is limited, and as a result the bar quickly gets crowded and noisy. GOOD TIME CHARLEY'S, corner of S. University and Church Streets. - You only have to be 18 to get in, and most of those inhabit- ing Charley's are undergrads. Once you've fought the crowds to get into the downstairs, beer is in abundant supply. Many Hill-dorm residents can be spotted among the crowd; particularly those who have See Bars, Page 11 Searching for meaning to focus your life? So are we at Campus Chapel. We are people who share our longings, our questions ... and even some answers. We invite you to search with us! Pastor: Rev. Don Postema Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. V Campus Chapel 1236 Washtenaw Ct. (one block south of Geddes and Washtenaw) Parking available in the U- M Church Street Parking structure. Campus Chapel is a campus ministry of the Christian Reformed Church. f Italian food outside in the sun, what could be better? Gratzi's Northern Italian cuisine hastaught the fancy of students and residents alike. 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