0 0 4 0 0 0 IM ThrdaApi 21//Bsto* AnAro Thursday, April15, 2010 // Best fA A B MEDITERRANEAN FOOD T CHINESE FOOD JERUSALEM GARDEN Cheap (almost noth- ing on the menu runs over $10), convenient (five minutes' walk- ing distance from State Street) and delicious - Jerusalem Garden is any student's dream dining destination. Jerusalem Garden serves up sizeable por- tions of tasty fare for vegetar- ian and carnivorous patrons alike. Some of its specialties include shawarma, falafel with hummus, stuffed grape leaves, lentil soup and chicken fattoush salad - a personal favorite. Though some of the traditional Middle Eastern food might sometimes lack spice, Jerusa- lem Garden puts its own unique spin on many of the dishes and everything is consistently fresh and made to order. Takeout is your best option given the lim- ited space in the dining room and grillside counter. Service is extremely quick, and the staff is friendly and helpful. When the snow and clouds finally dissipate over Ann Arbor, the patio opens for service, further adding to the relaxed atmo- sphere of the restaurant. So the next time you're craving some- thing other than cheap pizza or greasy burgers, try Jerusalem Garden - you won't leave dis- appointed or hungry. -ALLIE WHITE CHINA GATE A nd (Jacob said), 'How awesome is this place!? This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!' " (Gen- esis 28:16-17 RSV) This may appear to be a passage from the Bible, but in fact, it's a direct quote from a friend of mine after his first meal at China Gate. OK, maybe it is a passage from the Bible. But I promise you, when you wal through that door you reall do get a little taste of heaver From the excellent egg dro soup to the kick-ass Kung-Pa chicken, China Gate doesj all. And most of the succes can be attributed to the cul nary brilliance of God him self: Chef Jan. With more tha 40 years of experience and a array of accolades to his nam Chef Jan has helped Chin .k Gate become Ann Arbor's ly favorite hotspot for Chinese n. cuisine. Whether you're in the p mood for Szechuan, Hunan o or Peking food, China Gate it has something to offer. So s the next time you're chowing i- down on some of Chef Jan's s- magical creations, make sure n to give yourself a quick pinch. n You may have entered the e, afterlife. a -MATTHEWKRASNOFF BEST PLACE TO WRITE? THE DAILY! ICE CREAM STUCCHI'S T he last thing anyone between two gooey Insomnia nation-wide chains with local wants in Michigan Cookies - is heaven times branches, Stucchi's was born in mid-January is two. Stucchi's is moderately in Ann Arbor and remains an ice-cold frozen priced too, so you don't have (mostly) near and dear to dessert. But come the warm to feel guilty about treat- Michigan. So grab a guilt-free weather, there's no better ing yourself to this delicious spoon or cone and dip into a place for ice cream than Stuc- piece of bliss. If you need wonderful moment of deli- chi's. It tastes like heaven. any more convincing, feel ciousness during this bright And the cookie-wich - a good about supporting a local and sunny exam season. thick scoop of rich ice cream business. Unlike those pesky -LEAHBURGIN BEST DAILY? THE- MICHIGAN DAILY! JOIN US. CLUB 5TH QUARTER Top 40 fare, moderately priced drinks and a giant mechanical bull. What's not to love about 5th Quarter? If you're over 21 and prefer to spend your boozy nights without hav- ing your ears blasted off by the Black Eyed Peas, you can prob- ably name several things. But that's part of the charm of 5th Quarter. With an 18+ age limit, the venue entices rambunc- tious underclassmen who share a taste for sweaty dance floors and illicitly consuming alcohol in club bathrooms. Although most Michigan students migrate to the even sleazier Rick's once they hit the exalt- ed 21st birthday, 5th Quarter offers a fitting introduction to the joys of dirty dancing, casual hookups and Blue Balls - the rum-and-blue-curacao mixed drink, that is. -SASHA RESENDE IThank you for voting us Want gourmet food on a tight budget? --Z- r a 7 a - a SUL 1st, The Original Cottage Inn is the place to be! For reservatons ccatering and banquets at a great pnce. cal 734-663-3379 est.2007 Quickie Burger Bar & Gri4 Thank you for voting us Best Burger 2009 & 2010 Best Late Night 2010 in The Michigan Daily Best of Ann Arbor Poll! Dine-in Carry-out Delivery +& cCatering ,est 1ate Niht Fun Bar & u12Drought Beers Best +1rgel (734) 222-4555 www.quickie-burger.com l l l l l l l l l i I 1 I I I I I I I_ _I__ JOIN US. Visit michigandaily.com for information on applying. Visit michigandaily.com for information on applying. - m