- -- - - - 0 0 0 The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Ma 2B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, February 17, 2000 Without hype, wrap emporium delivers lunch values By Darren Ringel For the Daily Far and away, one of the most under- rated lunch spots in Ann Arbor is Roly Poly. Many students might never have heard of Roly Poly. For those who have never heard of Roly Poly, the restau- rant is located at 1220 S. University Ave., one flight of stairs above McDonald's. Although the interior of Roly Poly might not be decorated so elaborately, a clean environment can always be expected in its petite and personal setting. Roly Poly has an ambience and view to please its customers, but the restau- trant's concern is more focused on is its food. The concept of the restaurant is plain and simple - it makes wraps. Those unfamiliar with the "wrap" con- cept are missing out on a mix of cooked or uncooked meats and vegeta- bles surrounded by a tortilla in burrito- like fashion. In essence, Roly Poly has adopted the concept of the Mexican burrito and added its own flavor. The Mexican bur- rito is typically made with chicken or steak, but the Roly Poly wrap can be assembled with a wider variety of meats. Options include turkey, ham, pork, roast beef, chicken, chicken salad or just vegetables for vegetarian or kosher diners. The total menu is packed with over 50 numbered combinations, so anyone can find a wrap that will satisfy their taste buds. If you have trouble decid- ing between the wide array of deli- cious wraps, all you have to do is ask Sheila, the friendly and lovable owner, to be guaranteed a choice selection. For those who have not yet had the pleasure of dining at Roly Poly, Sheila is a prototype owner who always awaits her customers with an outgoing smile and personality. Not much more could be asked in the lunch business than her ability to make Roly Poly cus- tomers laugh and satisfy their taste buds at the same time. Since Sheila is also a full-time man- ager, anyone who so much as goes in and hollers out a number to her, within three to five minutes, will hear their name called and find a tasty, made-to- order wrap awaiting. But even before going in, it wouldn't hurt to be armed with a few of my per- sonal favorite menu items. First of all, nobody can go wrong with the Chicken Fajita Wrap. This particular wrap is grilled to a perfect golden- brown crisp and consists of chicken, cheese, onions, green peppers and tomatoes. This might sound all right, but the ingredients in the wrap are only half the battle. Another selling point for these recipes is a recommended sauce that comes with each hot wrap for your dipping pleasure. For exam- ple, the Chicken Fajita Wrap comes with salsa, the Steak Philly comes with a Barbecue-Ranch dip and the Peachtree Melt comes with a Honey Dill sauce. Even if, against all odds, this doesn't sound incredibly delicious to the typi- cal food consumer, Roly Poly makes a pitch for the lunch dollars of the stu- Saturday CAMPUS CINEMA 1900 (1977) Bertolucci madness 0ntinues with this epic story oftwo, uh, Italian brothers (Robert De Niro and Gerard Depardieu). Hmmm. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 3 p.m. 5.50. Animania Go explore the world of Japanese animation at Animania. From sci-fi to drama, Animania offers something for everyone. Look for the excellent "Rouronu Kenshin"kand the terminally cute "Card Captor Sakura." Cero-chan wa daisuki desu yo! MLB Aud. 3. 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Free. Rear Window (1954) See Fri. 4:30, 7 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. L'Avventura (1960) Michelangelo Antonioni directs this film about a bunch of rich ltalians who land on an uninhabited island. Think "Gilligan's Island" meets "The Bicycle Thief." Except no bicycles are stolen. Nat. Sc.i Aud. 7 p.m. $4. La Notte (1961) Another Antonioni flick. This one's about bourgeois alienation. Where's Tyler Durden when you need him? Nat. Sci. Aud. 9:30 p.m. $4. National Championships of A Cappella _Rackham Auditorium. 8 pm. $5 for students, $8 for everyone else. American Movie See Thurs. 11:50 p.m. $5.50. Last Tango in Paris (1973) See Fri. Midnight. $5.50. WCBN Fundraiser feat. London's Ul makes the trip to Ann Arbor to help raise some funds. The Lonesome Organist opens. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St. 10 p.m. $8. Amazin' Blue and Special Guests Get ready to mosh to this one, entitled "Monsters of A Cappella."Rackham Auditorium, 915 E. Washington. 8 p.m. $6. Ingrid Jensen Quartet See Fri. 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. $15. THEA TER Love's Fire See Thurs. 8 p.m. Casino Paradise See Thurs. 8 p.m. New York City Opera National Company This popular group presents Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." Power Center, 121 Fletcher St. 8 p.m. $45. $40, $35, $22. Also a one- hour family performance: 2 p.m. $20 adults. $10 children. 763-0611. A LTERNA TIVES Jeff Mortimer Local achiever Mortimer discusses his book "Learning Curves in Business: 21 Stories of Ann Arbor Area Business Leaders." Nicola's Books Westgate, 2513 Jackson. 1 p.m. Free. 662- 4110. Tunes, Tales, and Troubadours Storyteller-cum-librarian Laura Pershin Raynor hosts a 45 minute family pro- gram of traditional music and stories. Ann Arbor District Library, 343S. Fifth Ave. 2 p.m. Free. 327-4200. LSA sophomore James Graff-Radford is a regular diner at the Roly Poly. dent budget with its low prices. At a full 12 inches, the wraps range from S4.50 to 55.75 and the combinations include a medium soda and chips for only S1.25 more. Overall, this restaurant will appease anyone who walks in. no matter their hunger desires. For all the body- builders out there, Roly Poly's wraps are filling, high-protein and low-fat, with no trade-off in taste quality. For the people who might not have the hunger of a bodybuilder, or anyone on a diet, Roly Poly offers the option of buying half a wrap for less money - around S3.25 or 53.50. Roly Poly offers any student the chance to experience the satisfaction of great food and great sere ice from the owner herself, just as I have. If you're ever on S. University and Forest, passing by this place without grabbing a bite to eat would be a huge mistake. Vin Diesel (left) and Giovanni Ribisi (right) star as stockbrokers in Nei MUSIC An Evening with the Community High Jazz Ensemble Featuring combos from Community High School's stellar jazz program. The Ark, 316 Main St. 8 p.m. $11. Sunday CAMPUS CINEMA SA Ne a Saturday, February 26 * :3OPM. Joe Lois Arna Rear Window (1954) See Fri. 7 & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC The Phoenix Ensemble Featuring Gemini Annunziata Tomaro (say it three times fast), this symphonic claque - popular with locals in the know - leads Ann Arbor's resident orchestra. Fun for the whole family, with popular children's music duo Gemini, not Phil Collins. Michigan Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 3 p.m. $15. Christian Tetzlaff This world-famous German violinist plays the works of J.S. Bach, commemorating the 250th anniversary of his death. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2250 East Stadium Boulevard. 8 p.m. $25 gener- al admission. 763-0611. Eric Bibb, Ellis Paul Contemporary East Coast folk from the gospel-tinged Bibb and the storytelling Paul. The Ark, 316 Main St. 7:30 p.m. $12.50. The Complete Bach Organ Works Organist James Kibbie performs the fourth of 18 recitals in memory of the 250th anniversary of Bach's passing. Blanche Anderson Moore Recital Hall, School of Music, North Campus. 4 p.m. Free. THEA TER Ann Arbor Playwrights Local play- wrights join forces to read their new plays and screenplays on stage. Ann Arbor Civic Theater Playhouse, 2275 Platt. 7 p.m. $3 donation. 971-AACT. Casino Paradise See Thurs. 8 p.m. A LTERNATIVES Books that Changed Your Life Join writer Iris Lee and others. Find your favorite novel and share a passage that shows the impact of literature on your life. Space is limited; sign up at info desk. Borders Arborland, 3527 Washtenaw. 2 p.m. Free. 677-6948. Docent Tour "The Orchid Pavillion Gathering" exhibit, featuring Chinese painting over the last 900 years. Museum of Art. 525 South State Street. 2 p.m. Free. 764-0395. The Lantern Festival The Museum of Art's second Community Day memorates the Chinese Lantc Festival, with hands-on activi cultural events. Media Room, Museum of Art, 525 South St Street. 1-5 p.m. Free. 764-03 Monday CAMPUS CINEMA Rear Window (1954) See Fri. & 9:30 p.m. $5.50. MUSIC Bird of Paradise Orchestra Ki relax and enjoy some big ban Bird of Paradise, 207 S. Ashy p.m. $5. Acoustic Open Mic Pretty se explanatory. Chris Buhalis h Room, 201 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti. 9:30 p.m. Free. ALTERNATIVES Ellen Barry As part of the 5tt Exhibition of Art by Michigar Prisoners, Barry speaks abo. in U.S. prisons. Rackham Amphitheatre, 915 E. Washir p.m. Free. 662-7691. Tuesday CAMPUS CINEMA Rear Window (1954) See Fri 9 p.m. $5.50. Barry Lyndon (1976) Stanley directs this 18th-century epi singular man who spies, solk gambles. Beautifully done, ff excellent battle scenes. Mic Theater, 603 E. Liberty. 7 p. MUSIC Take a Chance Tuesday: Voii the Verge C'mon. take a cha Hear the folk stars of tomor today! Bring canned goods a ishable donations for distrib through Food Gatherers. ThE courtesy of Franchise Pictures Matthew Perry stars In the new comedy, "The Whole Nine Yards."