U- 9~~~~ U- 16B,- The Michigan Daily - Weekend, etc. Magazine - Thursday, January 31, 2002 Widely despised anchovies still requested at local pizza joints By Stacy Anderson Daily Arts Writer It's the same every time: you ask someone what their favorite food is and you get answers having to do with juicy meats, like steak or ham- burger or, for the lazy college stu- dent, foods like pizza and Ramen that take little to no preparation. It's the same thing for least favorite foods. Liver, brussel sprouts and anchovies are usually in the top- three, but for good reason. Brussel sprouts are just gross. But what's the deal with anchovies? Yeah, it's a fish, but people eat foods like calamari and caviar all the time without thinking twice about what they're really eat- ing. But to most people, being handed a piece of hot, gooey pizza that has been cooked with K/Daily anchovies is worse than any tortur- ous punishment. "I never had the Order anchovies on your pizza and no one will snag a slice. need to try anchovies," said Engineering junior Ian McKnight. "I stick with what I know I like." The dictionary definition of an anchovy describes this morsel as a "small, herri-like plankton-feed- ing fish." While an animal that feeds off of plankton mightnot sound like the ideal meal, it does add some flavor to the pizza, and is often served with tomatoes to take away some of the saltiness of the anchovy or blended with olives to create an olive and anchovy pizza sauce. "I've tried anchovies separate from pizza, and they're way too salty, at least they are they way they're usually prepared," said LSA sophomore Justin Bailey. He added, "They're so salty, they should spread them on the street in the winter to keep cars from sliding." Despite the added flavor, this tiny water-dwelling delight isn't the even close to its pepperoni or ham counterparts. One wouldn't think that anchovies would still remain The Fowler Center Summer Camp for Children and Adults with Special Needs June 10 August 16 Seeks Applicants For: Counselors Outdoor Education Barn & Organic Garden Equestrian Instructor Creative Arts Sports & Recreation Lifeguards Outdoor Living Nurses Make a difference in someone's life Barrier free recreation for all Call 989-673-2050 Email: programs@thefowlercenter.org Write: 2315 Harmon Lake Rd. Mayville, MI 48744 on the "toppings" list of their favorite Ann Arbor pizza joint but, much to their avail, there are still some who adore- fish staring at them while they consume their pizza. Anchovies are still a popular request at New York Pizza Depot, as they are at A Hello Faz Pizza, where they're listed among interest- ing toppings like broccoli, spinach and feta cheese. But even though they're on the menu doesn't mean that people jump to add them to their pizza. John from La Famaglia Pizza commented that, "Anchovies aren't very popular. We only get about three to four requests a week." Some places have used the lack of anchovy orders to their advan- tage and have either added an addi- tional charge for anchovies, as is the case at Cottage Inn, or have started to count anchovies as two toppings instead of one, a la Da Vinci's. Bell's Pizza has even cut anchovies off the menu entirely. But whatever the obstacle, anchovy lovers are sure to overcome it for this delectable topping. So while anchovies aren't the most popular topping, and are often used in prank pizza calls (what a clever way to get back at your ene- mies - order them an anchovy pizza!), they are still requested every now and then by elusive peo- ple all over the world. Maybe they'll make a comeback and revolt against all the people that have discounted their power, but in the meantime, you might just want to avoid the "premium top- pings" section of the pizza menu. Unless, of course, you're planning a surprise anchovy pizza delivery to your most hated GSI. REDEFI G DANCE THROUGH THE WO OF INNOVATION Choreography by David Dorfman, Jessica Fogel,1 Bambang Irawan, Noor Rahmalina and Peter $parling Jan. 31, Feb. 1-2 at 8 prn * Feb. 3 at 2 pm * Power Center UM School of Music Univ. Dance Co., Tickets $20 and $15 * Students $7 w/iD League Ticket Office * Call today! 734-764-2538 $10 Rush Tickets on sale 10 am - 6 pm the day of the performance or the Friday before a weekend event at the UMS Ticket Office. 50% Rush Tickets on sale beginning 90 minutes before the event at the Performance Hall Box Office. A Solo Evening with Laurie Anderson Performing her new work Happiness Performance artist Laurie Anderson performs her new solo work, Happiness, which follows on the release of her first solo CD in seven years. ums soci . UMS TICKET OFFICE LOCATED IN THE MI LEAGUE, 764 .2538 HOURS M-F 10AM-6PM, SAT 10AM-LPM A valid student ID is required. Limit two tickets per student, per event. Rush Tickets are not offered if an event is sold out. Seating is subject to availability and box office discretion.