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Restaurant
I happened upon Isalita one
night with a friend. It was the
end of Thanksgiving break, and
after an exhausting day we were
in search of some good Mexi-
can food and a place to rest our
tired feet. Isalita didn't disap-
point, and since then, I've been
back whenever the opportunity
for a nice dinner out arises.
The atmosphere is sophisti-
cated and classy, and the food
is fantastic. I recommend the
peel & eat shrimp and the Mex-
ico City mushroom quesadilla,
though I've enjoyed everything
I've had there. The different
dishes are perfect for sharing
with a group of friends - and
if you're planning on going
with 5 or more others, make
sure to call ahead for a reser-
vation, as Isalita is constantly
crowded. Though the prices
may be a bit out of a student's
budget, if you're in search of
a nice night out and willing to
sacrifice a few hours of work
at Espresso Royale or Bert's
Cafe, Isalita is well worth a
short walk down East Liberty.
-CAROLYN GEARIG
Best Fan
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Whether you're an incom-
ing freshman, an alumni or
simply a fan, there is no place
more equipped than the M Den
to satisfy all of your Michi-
gan apparel needs. Located
in the heart of State Street -
with various other locations
throughout the Ann Arbor area
- The M Den is the only place
to go for U of M fan apparel.
Its three-story State Street
location houses innumerable
options for anyone who bleeds
blue - March Madness gear,
maize-wear for Football Sat-
urdays, personalized mugs
and even an entire section
dedicated to the family dog.
The top floor discount
room ensures high quality,
low cost selections, while the
main floor showcases top-
of-the-line Michigan garb.
A trip to the M Den is a must
for all students. The Univer-
sity of Michigan is home to
the leaders and best - and
thanks to the M Den, Wol-
verines can showcase their
pride in sleek, affordable style.
-ALEC STERN
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