4 - The Michigan Daily - Weekend etc. - Friday, November 4, 1994 Lorraine's offers a sweet time 303 Detroit Street 665-0700 Hours:Sun-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.- 12 midnight Price: Dinner: $6.75 (sand- wiches)-$14.95. Lunch: $5.55 (sandwiches)-$10.95 Desserts $2.75-$4.25 Notes: Very vegetarian friendly About 90% non-smoking, Bar area is smoking Visa, MC, AmEx, Discover Wheelchair accessible Dress: Smart Casual Reservations for only six or more Jazz every Monday, 6:30-9:30 Rating: MMMMI By MELANIE SCHUMAN You've heard your friends talking about it. You've never done it. And now you should. Go eat at Sweet Lorraine's Cafe and Bar. The hour-plus waits on weekends are only a slight indication of not only how popular this restaurant is, but, in fact, of how wonderful the food and atmosphere are. Admittedly, I have been to Sweet Lorraine's on more than one occasion and was strapped about doing this re- view because I couldn't imagine what would keep this from earning the cov- eted "taste bud orgasm" honor. (I don't really think anything can be perfect; we all have our faults.). Before I fill you in on the sordid details, let's discuss what's really mean- ingful. SweetLorraine's opened in the sum- merof 1993 in Ann Arborafter smaller- scaled success in Southfield and Madi- son Heights. The husband and wife duo of Gary Sussman and Lorraine Platman run the restaurant and are ac- tive in constantly offering new in nova- tions. Their philosophy is painted on the wall- "Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all" - and they take Harriot Van Horns' advice in everything from the structure to the food. Glass walls enclose one side of the restaurant from the patio's outside seat- ing and skylights, illuminated at night by subtle white lights which adorn the ceiling. Painted vines wrap around the pillars with an occasional colorful mural painting accentuating the art of food. On this same side is the mosaic-tiled bar where one can munch on fried pasta and order any number of drinks rang- ing from wine, beers, mixed cocktails and other concoctions. ' The other side of this venue is highlighted by comfortable booths and Piccasso-like sketches along the walls. Spacious and comfortable, there is a very entertaining-atmosphere, espe- cially because ofthe conscientious staff. But it can be a bit too noisy at times. In the warmer months, the patio is a nice touch to seat the extra slew of people and in the winter a bonfire of sorts can warm the souls waiting. In the back, you can see down into the kitchen through a glass partition as the chefs prepare one of many unique creations. Don't fill up on the foccacia and muffins, for a plentiful indulgence awaits you. Probably the best thing on the menu is their tuna nicoise salad. For those who would never go out and order a salad,just wait till you try this meal. Tender chunks of fresh tuna are seared in olive oil and served with string beans, diced tomatoes, herbs, yukon gold potatoes, greens, capers, nicoise olives and topped with fried leeks. The whole grain mustard vinaigrette, on the thicker side, makes this one of the best meals I've ever eaten (Iusually don't eat fish either, but it's very mild). Entree salads range from $7.95 to this one at $13.95. A side salad of greens, red onion, dried cran- berries and pecans is a nice alterna- tive, as is Lorraine's Ceasar sans eggs. The roasted chicken, with rose- mary, sage and roasted garlic flavors and served with hearty garlic mashed potatoes is a surprising treat, since it appears to be one of the simpler items. The farmer's market pasta comes with fresh vegetables and parmesan cheese is one vegetarian choice, but if you're looking to that, checkout the specials. I usually order something from the special menu, extensive in its own right. Be patient and read the listing of soups, appetizers (usually better than what's on the menu) and entrees. Try this on for size: grilled swordfish, braised with fennel bouillabaisse sauce, served with saffron rice pilaf, broc- Sweet Lorraine's has a wide variety of quality entrees, sandwiches and salads, all great and well worth any wait. coli rabb and prince Edward mussels. Enough said, except to note the wonderfully complex vegetarian blend- ing dishes. Although I didn't try it, the paradise burger - a 100 percent soy burger marinated in hot Jamaican spices with honey mustard and pineapple-black bean salsa-sounds interesting. If you're looking for something else a bit smaller than the usual portions, try the hummus, grilled eggplant, onion, tomato and hot pepper sandwich. For one of the these, you get a shower cart full of condiments including island tabasco sauces and mustards. Sweet Lorraine's one fault is lunch. I ordered the special pumpkin waffles with cranberries and a warm cider- butter. The waffles were soggy, cold and missing the pecan topping, not mention they didn't taste much like pumpkin. The jerk chicken salad was flavorful, but the fruit setting off the spices was disappointing. The same sinful desserts are of- fered throughout the day. A fall treat is the apple brown betty - a apple- cinnamon brown sugar nut cake, cooked and cubed, then topped with caramel and cinnamon ice cream. There is also a surprisingly tempting no-fat chocolate cake served with non- fat raspberry frozen yogurt. It can be spongy, but if you're feeling guilt from eating a large meal and have th* incurable sweet tooth, this can hit the spot. Sealed with a 'Kiss' By MELISSA ROSE BERNARDO Despite the recent tragic death of Raul Julia, some of his work will continue to dominate the American film repertory. One such work is"Kiss of the Spiderwoman," a veritable dia- mond-in-the-rough of a film. Ir aT Ie a| CAMPUS BARBER & BEAUTY SALON SEvening Hours "No appointments i *- +Serv ..y I ices for men and women .15% off all products with this ad through Nov. 30 Used & Rare <:< BOOKS Bought & Sold 113 W. Liberty (1/2 block W. of Main St.) 995-1891 It's Worth the Trip! Westside Bookshop since 1975 Home Entertainment Center Based on Manuel Puig's novel, "Kiss" has been getting a lot of atten- tion lately, thanks to John Kander and Fred Ebb's recent Tony-winning Broadway musical adaptation (still on Broadway, now starring Vanessa Williams). Hector Babenco's 1985 film version pays understandable homage to Puig's novel, and makes great strides in giving the story an overall dark tone, something Puig ar- guably fails to do consistently. The whole film has that wonderful B-movie feel to it, which is astonish- ingly appropriate. The setting is a seedy prison cell in a South American Country (most likely Argentina). Valentin (Raul Julia) is a political prisoner, thrown in with Molina (Wil- liam Hurt), a gay window dresser imprisoned for corrupting a minor. Molina is extremely fragile, and his only windows for survival are his memories of tacky Hollywood mov- ies with glamorous heroines. {q Using Molina's tales as a frame, the film hones in on the development of the relationship between Valentin and Molina. As witnessed in Julia's portrayal, Valentin comes off as a fighter, as a vigilante, and as a pas- sionate (though rough-around-th6- edges) soul. Julia also gives Valentin a tiny window of vulnerability, which Molinais able to open in the mos touching (though unsettling) scene oilw the movie. The strength of the film lies in its portrayal of Valentin and Molina's relationship, which slowly evolvts from civility to love, with bursts of anger and revulsion ("You stupid fag- got") paving the way. Another twist to their relationship is Valentin's value as aprisoner; because he has informa- tion, the Warden tries to use Molin* as a stool pidgeon. However, in trying to extricate this information, Molina falls in love with Valentin. Though they sleep together, the climax Of their relationship comes in a single kiss as Molina is parolled. A statuesque Sonia Braga plays the heroine in Molina's favorite movie, which he gives in installments to Valentin throughout the film. Brag, also plays the movie role of the See KISS, Page 12 i 1 -11C O L L E G E OF EM U S I C The Orion String Quartet Daniel Phillips, Violin Todd Phillips, Violin Steven Tenenbom, Viola Timothy Eddy, Violoncello The Newman-Oltman Guitar Duo Michael Newman Laura Oltman Stringed Instruments Nina Beilina, Violin Felix Galimir, Violin Shirley Givens, Violin Lewis Kaplan, Violin Ani Kavafian, Violin David Nadien, Violin Daniel Phillips, Violin Todd Phillips, Violin Aaron Rosand, Violin Anne Setzer, Violin Sally Thomas, Violin Hiroko Yajima, Violin Lillian Fuchs, Viola Karen Ritscher, Viola Steven Tenenbom, Viola Walter Trampler, Viola Myung Wha Chung, Violoncello Timothy Eddy, Violoncello Melissa Meel, Violoncello Irene Sharp, Violoncello Paul Tobias, Violoncello Julius Levine, Double Bass Homer Mensch, Double Bass Piano Edward Aldwell Arkady Aronov Stephanie Brown Vladimir Feltsman Richard Goode Grant Johannesen Artistry & Community At Mannes they go together: The skills, understanding and originality of artistry are fostered by a superb faculty in a caring and supportive Woodwinds and Br Judith Mendenhall, Fl Elaine Douvas, Oboe John Ferrillo, Oboe Mark Hill, Oboe Linda Strommen, Oboe William Blount, Clarin Peter Simenauer, Clar David Carroll, Bassoon Leonard Hindell, Basso Judith Leclair, Bassoon Allen Won, Saxophone Ranier DeIntinis, Frend David Jolley, French hors Philip Myers, French ho Mel Broiles, Trumpet Vincent Penzarella, Tru Per Brevig, Trombone David Taylor, Bass tromb Stephen Johns, Tuba community. That's why Mannes graduates succeed cass New York Audition Dates: sor ute January 4, 1995; Int February 27 - March 3, 1995; May 23 -May 26, 1995; Cla August 1995 dates Mc net to be announced. Chicago Auditions: chr n January 31, 1995 Rob at Fine Arts Building Cha -h ihorngDav h horn Los Angeles Auditions: Dav rn February 1, 1995 at The Music Co Center of Los Angeles County En Ong erpretation tonia Lavanne assical Guitar ,eric Hand chael Newman imposition 'istine Berl bert Cuckson arles Jones vid Loeb vid Tcimpidis ntemporary semble deleine Shapiro, irector rcussion Ensemble Preiss, Director Techniques of Music Elizabeth Aaron Edward Aidwell Poundie Burstein Terry Champlin Robert Cuckson Leo Edwards Steven Freides David Gagne David Loeb Mei-Mei Meng William Needelman Frank Nemhauser Chrisopher Park Carl Schachter History and Literature of Music Frederic Fehleisen, M.A., History of Music Deborah Davis, M.A., M.S., Graduate Studies L. Michael Griffel, Ph. D. Graduate Studies, Literature of Music Charles Kaufman, Ph.D. History of Music Kenneth Stern, Ph.D., Studies in Opera History Programs of study: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, Master of Music, Diploma and Post- Graduate Diploma, Professional Studies Certificate Major studies: All orchestral instruments, piano, harpsichord, organ, voice and opera, guitar, compositon, theory and conducting. 'mpet bone San Francisco Auditions: February 2, 1995 at War Memorial Opera House Ma D Per Jim Conducting Michael Chatty, Orchestral Amy Kaiser, Choral Voice Richard Barrett Thomas Cultice Peter Elkus Ruth Falcon Bonnie Hamilton Antonia Lavanne Martin Lies Dan Marek Linda Pierce Hunter Marian Thompson Theodor Uppman Historical Performance Ensembles The Mannes Baroque Chamber Players, Nancy Wilson, Director The Mannes Camerata, Paul Echols, Director The Mannes Baroque Ensemble, Arthur Haas, Director F Ulm - 4 wff