4B - The Michigan Daily Weekend Magazine - Thursdlay, February 27, 1997 0 9 0 0 The Michigan DafWeekeni 1M HANOUT Continued from Page 3B Bird of Paradise. inside, the seating is cramped and uncomfortable, and the walls are unadorned except for the posted menu and the glimmering metal of the stove behind the lunch counter. In warmer sea- sons, seating is available on the shaded patio out front, but during the winter it is best to either stand patiently until one of the tables is free, or be on your way. The fare, on the whole, is not intrinsic to the Fleetwood's success. Unlimited hours, and an environment both austere and seedy, is what draws the clientele. The Hippy Hash, a flavorful mixture of hash browns and vegetables, is an excep- tion to this rule, and remains one of the most rewarding and inexpensive fried dishes available in the city. Indeed, when asked to share his thoughts on the Fleetwood, one student thought first of incidents and crowd, rather than the food. LSA fifth-year senior Rich Goodloski reminisced of a certain Wednesday night, some time ago. "My friends were here' from out of town, Arizona and East Lansing, and three a SomethrnS unky. Rag-O-Ratna is a fun way to get involved in the recycling movement. We're looking for all the best clothing, shoes, & a cces sor ies Wepyu cash w e fr the bs a selection of new & recycled '7g arment s at the best prices a roun d. The re's no better way to maintain a hip & economical wardrobe. MON.THRS.10-6, FR/SAT 117, SUN 12- *330 EAST IBERT, ANARBOR * 31668-710 guys came up and started rubbing our shoulders. I took it as part of the Fleetwood experience, but my friend wanted to fight them," Goodloski said. Perhaps a free massage does not come with every meal, but LSA sophomore Elizabeth Moore argues otherwise. "This one guy who looked like Telly, from (the film) 'Kids,' spilled his water on my skirt and tried to wipe it off with his hands." Unlike Goodloski's friend, who restrained himself, Moore says that her boyfriend wrestled the would-be masseur to the ground later that same week. For the weak of heart, or sensitive to touch. Mr. Greek's Coney Island pro- vides gentler environs. Soft green and red brick walls surround a long stretch of booths and tables. On one wall is a giant Mr. Greek's logo, along the other is aseries ofkitschy photographs of classi- cal sculpture. There is nothing ribald about the photographs, however, since each is adorned with colorful neon high- lights, which conceal, among other things, the genitalia of Poseidon and Zeus. On the whole, Mr. Greek's atmos- phere is clean, cheerful and inviting. George Costos, co-owner of Mr. Greek's, said that on weekends it fills up after the bars close. Coney dogs and their "anytime" breakfast features are the most popular late-night items, he said, and added that they are an excellent, filling way to cap off a night of strong drnk. t Its a pretty mellow crowd," Cos noted. "The service is pretty quick and a l ot poiex com in lat atp nigt :' chance trouble does arise, an officer or two will always be around to restore order. Security and decor aside, Mr. Greek's offers some of the best and cheapest food among the late-night venues. They sell a variety of coney dogs and ham- burgers, but more traditional Greek fare is alsoava ilble . r o s u f e gr ae Cook Halit Methasani and customer Eliza Robert joke around at the Fletwo Diner. styes Mr nreks rierpudding ispar- ticularly worthy of mention, since the restaurant is one of only a few that still serves such a sweet delicacy. And speaking of rice pudding, one of the few other restaurants that serves the delicacy is The Brown Jug. A late-night Ann Arbor tradition, The Brown Jug is onlykopen unti 3 am but itoffer a espue tsherell, along ith a d l stoke amnd inpniversar. Uikey, yoan elax Tin ang' intieg pbesethe beern allat tesame time pr. de, Brown Jug/Back Room Pizza is a par- ticularly enduring and affordable tradi- tion (a wide slice of cheese pizza goes for only $I). Though it fails to equal the quality of, sy, Cottage Inn's piza Th Avenue for a slice or two. On the other hand, the chili-cheese fries, along with much of the other food, should be avoided; there are few things less appetizing than t wo partially melted Kraft singles thrown on top of a pile of bland refried b as an r ine -u t fi s h ug isantidel hangout thoevr, ah pgrat place toge a pe-iza anga piher besttlef tohaor capaberndcs' Whaeers yourTh tseso, thre ss sometmesrisseh wmkngak, thepur-, where the otherwise bored and lone- ly student can come to talk, smoke, sip bad coffee and while away those darkest hours before the dawn. IEntertainment News Haksto star in WWI drama Film VAfter a brief hiatus from being everyone's favorite leading man, Tom Hanks will return to the screen next year in the World War II drama, "Saving Private Ryan," according to Variety. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film follows an officer's attempt to, well, save Private Ryan. Also on board is irish- Catholic leading man Edward Burns of "The Brothers McMullen" fame. No word on whether he will also help save Private Ryan. - V/ It had to be blue - the pregnancy test, that is. Actor and full-time jazzy guy Harry Connick Jr. will become a father for the second time come this September. Connick's wife, model Jill Goodacre-Connick, let the news slip on Tuesday's episode of "The Oprah Win frey Show." Goodacre-Conn ick said, "It must be something in the water," since their daughter was just born last fall. V/ Don't hate him because he's paing counless vrillains and acton heroes, wants the world to know his true range as an actor. Classically trained at the prestigious Juilliard Academy, Rhames favors Shakespeare and C hekov, but he always seems to get cornered by the likes of Quentin Tarantino and Demi Moore. The cur- rent Rosewood" alows hi ntfe muce oer an his bic"ep ay" butinhi upcoing eturesk includin hery Nioase Cagee acnr"Con wAir an'dp thve ciop ler dyCont waed see the samel Vinlgwe alVow antd love MlumsitsN.cpc o 96i h Beck anopd his albu thdayi' ae startng oe look4 lik the Geofrey tochie, the FGraes' awadhe' upe" for, anote waccod fopyi the u tfive, iphp folrs rackded upris albm is No. I-picke foCr 196ihe anua 4Paz n ud Jop pol (of crtis (62,a uwsi ode9 copn in the Blackstreet's "No Diggity"). The top sin- gle went to the Quad City DJs' party anthem "C'mon N' Ride It (The Train)." V The results of Feb. 24th's Brit Awards were interesting to say the least. Not surprisingly, the always under- dressed Spice Girls won for Best British Video for the song "Say You'll Be There," as well as the Best British Single award for their smash "Wannabe," which has crested the charts in more than 30 countries. Their obnoxiously perky theory of "girl power" won the day, prompting them to assure their fans, "We are proff you can win with a little help from girl power." The lately reclusive George Michael cemented his reputation as the ultimate comeback kid with a Best British Male Solo Artist nod, and, in a related story, the equally reclusive guy who used to call himself Prince made a rare British appearance to sing the song "Emancipation." The Manic Street Preachers, whose 28-year-old rhythm guitarist and lyri- cist, Richey Edwards, has been missing and presumed dead since 1995, took home the two biggies with Best British Group and Best British Album for their first post-Edwards effort, "Everything Must Go." Tantric rockers Kula Shaker won for Best British Newcomer, Prodigy snagged Best British Dance Act, the Fugees won the Best International Group award and Beck took home the Best International Male accolade. Sheryl Crow, who remade herself into a smudgy mascara brooder for her sophomore album, tempered her Best International Female award with the quip: "I want to thank the Spice Girls for not being in my category." And, finally, in keeping with what can now rightfully be called "The Year of the Bee Gee," that toothy disco brother act took home the Outstanding Contribution to the British Music Industry designation, for their 30 years of service, 100 million albums sold and untold contribution to the sahis of white silk and polyester suits. 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