0 -v -f -W 2B ThursdayA BARA R GOOD TIME CHARLEY'S There are few things nicer than spend- ing the first glorious days of summer drinking a Long Island iced tea on a sunny patio. This fact, among many others, is why Good Time Charley's remains one of the most popular student bars in Ann Arbor, with lines out the door once tempera- tures reach above freezing. With a wide out- door patio, in addition to better-than-passable food, generous drink specials and a preemptive smoking ban, Charley's remains the go-to spot for the 21+ set - or those with a decent fake. On certain high-volume nights, the attentive staff will even serve beer outside while bar-goers wait on line: That's service. After all, you bet- ter be more than a little buzzed before you can entertain the idea of stumbling over to Rick's. -SASHA RESENDE ThursdayApn b11E THRIFT/VINTAGE SHOP -> SALVATION ARMY,. o some, the words "Salvation of person has some interaction with it, Army" mean a great place to from the wealthy suburban housewife-' find ridiculously cheap cast-off gingerly handing over the OshKosh over- Christmas sweaters. To others, alls with holes in the knees, to the enter- it brings to mind those bucket-toting do- prising art student who buys them fora gooders standing out in the snow ringing multimedia project exploring the empti- bells and making passersby feel guilty for ness of childhood through clothing. The hurrying past with a pocket full of cash. Salvation Army is the middle section of a But these images barely scrape the sur- Venn diagram pairing"evangelical altru- face of what the "S & A Boutique" really istism" with "trendy cool"; it'd be miles,. is. Ultimately, it represents a slice of life: ahead of the competition, except there After all, where else can you watch hip- really isn't any. And so, though it's not ster college kids and grandmas on Social saying anythingnew, it's time to go ahead Security fight over the same smelly old and deem the Salvation Army "Best of jumper? The Salvation Army is an Ameri- Ann Arbor." can culture major's paradise. Every sort -SHARONJACOBS ANNA SCHULTE/Daily 715 North University pzzAcross from the Diag L A't'61II iz SUSHI SADAKO You know you're eat- ing poorly rolled sushi when it falls apart the moment your chop- sticks unite with the outer sea- weed/rice layer, leaving nothing but a dismantled crab-cuc-avo corpse all over your plate - the worst. But this is never a prob- lem at Sadako, this year's Best of Ann Arbor winner for sushi. Here, the rolls are tight and together and always fresh and delicious. Couple this stress-free sushi eating experience with a serene restaurant atmosphere - walls and waitstaff all outfitted in a soothing baby blue. Though sometimes slightly overpriced, all's well because the restaurant splurges on the smooth chop- sticks that don't give you splin- ters, and if you order more than $6 of food, you get acomplemen- tary miso soup and a mysterious orange dressingsalad that tastes delicious. Sadako, a previous Best of Ann Arbor winner, defi- nitely stays raw. -EMMA JESZKE PIZZA THE ORIGINAL COTTAGE INN The secret to a great Italian restau- rant isn't just the food, though The Original Cottage Inn certainly delivers on that front. No, it's the ambiance. And this Ann Arbor mainstay knows how to present a gourmet Italian atmosphere so coinplete you forget you're eating next to a giant construction pit. The eatery's two levels of ivy-colored brick quaintness make you feel like you've just stepped in from a Roman piazza, as does the generous portion of olive oil your server pours for dipping your bread. Then you taste the deep-dish pizza, with its perfect sea- soning and crunchy-doughy crust, and you realize why groups like the Glee Club will routinely take over the entire place: Italian food this good begs to be shared with a few dozen of your closest friends. -ANDREWLAPIN BEST NEWSPAPER? THE DAILY! JOIN US. Visit michigandaily.com for information on applying. V a rs i t y Management Here's what we think makes us better: Experience Varsity has been a family owned and run business since 19631 a No Absentee Landlords or Investors We care more about the buildings we monage because we own them all! o Not too small not too big, but Juuussst Riiiaahht With 250 units in 23 locations; we have enough variety to find exactly what you want without being so big we can't find you at all a Give us a call for your personalized tour of our Studios - 4 bedrooms available for fall. " (734) 668-1100 WE DEHIVER! 734.214.6666 Thank you for votin Best of Ann CALL NOW! lel rl 21 It 5 f Voted Best Bar u in Ann Arbor 2010 S YA {' f A4 E a 1140 South University f? (. l