0 0 w w w w qw w w w w w * C pilTeMc iga alySTurdy O"20 Thrdy pi 2009-ThO ihia I don't really have to tell you this, because in your heart you already know it: Ashley's is what a bar is supposed to be. At Ash- ley's, patrons can find the finest of drinks, the closest of friends and - the deal-breaker - the most perfect of atmospheres. The heavenly joint's honey-brown and milk-chocolaty hues, weathered brick walling and hazy lights all blanket guests in a fuzzy, welcom- ing warmth, mercifully providing short respite from a seemingly otherwise unforgiving, cold world outside. This is your place. Somewhere, lost in the threads of our progressively deteriorating American culture, drinking has been reduced to an oft-repeated machismo parade of pushing through packed houses filled with blaring music in order to knock back a shot. Silly freshmen, drink- ing's not for kids. Beers need to be nursed, loved and cradled, and for god's sake, there should be some bloody conversation while you're sipping your brew. This, after all, is the sport of pub drinking, and within this sport, Ashley's is Wrigley Field. Ashley's tabletops, graced with the carved signatures of patrons who have come before you, now serve as a resting place for your best friends' elbows. With your friends in close proximity, con- versation - that lovely thing that goes hand-in-hand with alcoholic beverages - naturally happens. Maybe this is the reason Ashley's, Ann Arbor's bar of bars, is consid- ered sacred ground. Ashley's,though, isnotendeared by Ann Arborites and University students alike solely because of its homey environment. At Ashley's, beers flow magically from seem- ingly infinite taps. Aside from the 70 draught beers normally avail- able (including rare beers that can't be found anywhere else in Michigan, like Schneider Aventi- nus, a wheat ale from Kelheim, Germany), there's a rotating tap that brings limited specialtybrews to the lips of those residing in Ann Arbor. Simply put, Ashley's' selec- tion is unparalleled. The formula, the one that has made it so renowned, is simple: provide people with a good place to drink good beers. While other establishments might have lost sight what makes a bar truly a bar, Ashley's embraces these essential bare-bones principles. And that's why we embrace Ashley's. -DAVID REAP I CAN HAZSUMMER7? Angelo's Restaurant, located on the corner of Glen Avenue and Catherine Street, has been an Ann Arbor staple since 1956. Angelo Vangelatos and his wife Patricia Verames opened the business a few years after Angelo arrived from Greece, and the res- taurant has been bustling ever since. Angelo and Patricia's son Steve and his wife Jennifer run the eatery these days, and they are determined to keep the res- taurant running the way it was originally run. Angelo's breakfast is so great it inspired a famous song by Dick Siegel. The song is played when restaurant's website loads, and patrons can purchase the album itself at the restaurant's cash reg- ister. "Eggs over easy, hash browns and toast" is what Dick chose to order, but you'll find plenty of other tummy-pleasing options there as well. The restaurant offers classics from French toast and scrambled eggs to more elaborate dishes like Crabby Benedict and pump- kin pancakes. The wide variety of food ensures that everybody will find something to his or her liking. The assortment is a big reason Angelo's has won Best Breakfast in Ann Arbor not only this year, but several times in the past. And with its devoted fol- lowing that spans generations, it's obvious Angelo's is a mainstay in Ann Arbor. And what if you're on the run? Desperately need caffeine and a quick breakfast? Stop into Angelo's on the Side, a small cof- fee house/carry out building attached to the restaurant. Grab a cappuccino, a pastry or your favorite meal in a convenient doggie bag. Angelo's on the Side is also a great place to pick up Angelo's famous homemade rai- sin bread. Be reminded, however, that if you're planning to visit Ange- lo's for a tasty and traditional sit-down breakfast, pack your patience. The place is often packed by Ann Arborites and the line to get into the popular eatery is often out the door and around the corner. - CHELSEA LANDRY WRITE FOR FINE ARTS. E-mail battlebots@umich.edu for an application. WilsonWhite AMANAGEMENT RENT SALE! ALL INVENTORY MUST GO. 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