0 *1 0 F .. . t . 4 0 ~ ~ 0 't a U. I: B4 -0 9 7 r Be eu Burger joints let you have it your way Only in Ann Arbor are there more places to get a chipati or falafel than a juicy, good ol' fashioned burger. Not a tofu burger. Or a veggie burger. We're talking 100 percent grade-A American beef. Unfortunately, burger lovers, have recently been treading rough. waters as their beloved beef has been victimized by the current political winds. Few desire to risk this hypothetical encounter with a PC patroller: You Cattleist! How dare you oppress the livestock of the world! Indeed, only the most courageous of souls will venture to grab a burger on campus when the more politically-neutral, vegetable-based chipati is available. And who can justify ordering a burger when a grilled fish sandwich is much lighter on the heart? Of course, for those who occasionally crave a convenient burger, options do exist (read: Burger King and McDonald's). In addition, there is always the classic MUGburger. But considering the first thing incoming students are told is never - NEVER - eat a MUGburger (it represents an alternate life form that is neither animal nor vegetable), we can see why many shy away from Ann Arbor beef. Of course, one can enter nearly any traditional American restaurant and order a hamburger. If you're lucky, they'll throw a pickle on it. The problem with these places is they do not specialize in burgers. They don't serve them in varieties. If you have access to an automobile, you can travel off- campus and find an excellent ground round at Bill Knapp's. But considering most don't have the time or the means for a Knapp at lunchtime - and some are bothered by having to dine with a crowd exclusively made up of near-septagenarians - we'll stick to closer places. On campus, only two real burger joints exist. Only two places that live, breathe and exude beef. Two places called Blimpy's and L.A. Club Caf6. Blimpy's If you don't eat fried food, stop reading now. But if you remember that you are a student and probably have fifty years of your life left to worry about your blood pressure and cholesterol, Blimpy's -- formally known as Krazy Jim's Blimpyburgers - is the place we recommend as the campus's can't-miss consummate burger joint. Along with Shakey Jake, Corey Dolgon, and that guy at CRISP who yells out your name when your printout is ready, Blimpy's is an Ann Arbor institution. Blimpy's, on Madison and Packard, starts with its deep fryer and ends with its grill. Basically, a customer walks in, .:{{.:{t; iytz" ' .. tt}';:'';}}.$:}t". ; "::: Y: tt:::: t}' .. M.SW.W.Vft}; ?.p} t :"{ ; 'v:"r}::" '.t; .{{. ":::::.,.4"":i:t:::y : I: :::: ::" N O A H " F I N K EL E R I C * L E M O N T OUT TO. LUNCH* FOOD.CONNOISSEURS A T" L A R G E Be back in 15 minutes I . steps into a cafeteria-style line and is asked, "Anything from the fryer?" More often than not, the customer reflexively answers "Fries." Surprisingly, the fries are subpar. They are too large, soft, and undercooked. As a culinary colleague succinctly said: "You'd think a place like that would have better fries." Some, however, in a vain attempt to extract something healthy from the meal, opt for fried zucchini or cauliflower. These are the same dieting creatures that frequent Stucchi's Are You 3 Months From Graduating and Still Do Not Have A Job? *If you are in a field that is in high demand you may still qualify to finance a new car or truck through Ann Arbor Toyota or Mazda. 'Come see us. We may have a surprise for you. Call Lowell for details. Ann Arbor Toyota Mazda 2867 Washtenaw 1 Mile East of 23 Across from Kmart 434-9600 and order a 98 oz. trough of frozen yogurt (fat-free of course) and a 64 oz. vat of Diet Coke. From the fryer, the customer steps forth to the grill - the epicenter of the restaurant. It is here that one can order a single, double, triple, quad or even a quint hamburger on five different kinds of rolls. One can get just about anything on a burger, from pickles, lettuce, onions, and tomatos to black olives, hot peppers, bacon, mushrooms, fried egg, and three types of mustard. Be careful, though, in how you place your order. Here is a typical dialogue between an employee and a neophyte Blimpyite: Employee: What do you want? You: Uh... Employee: You want that on a kaiser? Come on, I don't have all day. You: I'll have a hamburger. Employee: No shit. What size? You: (In a vain attempt to look like you know what you're doing) Oh yeah, I'll have a double on kaiser with lettuce, tomato... Employee: I don't care what condiments you want on it. Save it for later. Do you want any cheese or anything fried on it? You: Yeah, I'll have some cheese. Employee: What kind? Swiss, Bleu, Provolone, American...? You: American.. Employee: That's boring. You can get that at McDonald's. The employee has a point. You can't get Blimpy's loose-style hamburgers anywhere and, especially not its unparalled choice of condiments and toppings. And you certainly can't match Blimpy's low prices - a quint with cheese is only $3.20, and fries are a mere 75 cents. The employees' humor is only one of many of Blimpy's many eccentricities. It doesn't advertise, it doesn't serve soda, and it isn't open on Sundays. Maybe that's why we like it so much. L.A. Club Cafe When people think of L.A. fare, they think of California nouvelle cuisine. They think of a meal consisting of mesquite- grilled swordfish, two julienned carrots, and one boiled redskin potato. Enter L.A. Club Cafe, which, while serving the perfunctory southern California frozen yogurt, also offers something more: Char-broiled burgers. We are big, big fans of L.A. Club Caf6, which replaced TCBY on State Street last summer. Burger King notwithstanding, we know of no other place which serves such good and large (one- third of a pound) charbroiled burgers at such low prices. Palate pleasers include the Double Play, two one-third lb. patties with cheese for $3.75, and a Casanova's Italian with pizza sauce and mozzarella for $2.95. The Cafe also serves an excellent charbroiled chicken sandwich for $3.25 and a Chicken Kabob (marinated, all-white charbroiled meat with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers on a Greek pita) for $3.95. Any of these entr6es can be ordered with a large and tasty order of curly fries, chili and cheese fries, or onion rings. Our only gripes with the Caf6 is too little seating, too many mirrors, and too much MTV in the background. In the long run, as these sentiments increase, stronger expressions of discontent could follow. An extreme action could include possible coups of Islamic governments in the coalition. Still another issue links the war and the approach of Ramadan: many believe the coming of the Muslim holy month will increase pressure on the coalition to begin a ground war. They expect that the United States would appear more sensitive to Muslims if land fighting begins soon and not closer to Ramadan. While few would call March 17 a second deadline - one by which to begin ground war - the Department of Defense has said it is aware of Ramadan's meaning to the Muslim world. If ground war is heavily underway by Ramadan, there is possibly less chance of loss of Islamic and Arab support. Each nation's government will have to decide for itself- but the sense of Muslim brotherhood brought out by the month may factor into their decisions, especially in Syria, whose commitment to the coalition is believed to be relatively weak. Nader Adamali, a Muslim Business School junior, does not believe the war will last long enough to reach Ramadan. "Most of Iraq has been destroyed," he said. Citing the eight Ramadans that passed during the long war between Iran and Iraq, Adamali also said he does not believe Ramadan would have much effect on the war if it were still being waged. "I think the coalition will start ground war when it's necessary," Adamali said, brushing aside the idea that Ramadan could pressure a The recent protest in Morocco which drew 300,000 people is further proof of growing disdain for the war and especially Arab participation in the coalition. Arabs are afraid that the United States' may have plans for "a new world order," as President Muslim Student Association. Zahurullah believes Ramadan will not have a great effect on the war but talked about the increasing grass-roots support for Iraq in Arab nations as well as the increasing animosity toward the coalition. outside countries involved in Arab affairs," he said. More significant than Ramadan in impacting the war, Zahurullah said, is the Hajj, a time in June in which hundreds of thousands of Muslims undertake pilgrimages to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Also, the harsher summer weather which will begin in the next month should make a ground war difficult. The Hajj will create security problems and may inspire protest riots against the gulf war, in which Muslims are killing Muslims. The Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the holiest site for all Muslims. Every year, thousands of pilgrims arri 'Most Islamic people would deplore the bombing of Muslim Iraqi people, especially if they were fasting. I hope that they will call a cease-fire long before Ramadan because the lives of humans are sacred. All people are brothers and sisters' - Rev. Imamuhammad Karoub, Federation of Islamic Organizations in the United States and Canada premature land war initiative by the Allies. However, the longer the coalition waits, the more opportunity there is for anti- American sentiment to build up. In Jordan, demonstrations which were first seen as inconsequential have become indicators of strong hostility toward Americans. Recent small explosions in Amman are suspected of having been targeted for U.S. citizens. In response, the U.S. State Department has warned all Americans to leave the region. King Hussein of Jordan has also told his people that they must continue .to respect the guests of their nation. Bush puts it, in the region, said Fazlur Zahurullah, an LSA senior and member of the Muslim Student Association on campus. Zahurullah said his views do not necessarily represent those of the "The Arabs want their own self-determination. They're afraid of a permanent U.S. presence, especially military, in the Arab world. They just don't want I L. 994-3572 500 E. LIBERTY ( at Thompson) M-W 9:30-6:30, Tb1& F 9:30-8, Sat 9-6, Sun 12-6 U Need the hot news fast? Find it in the Daily. February 8, 1991 WEEKEND Page 12 .Page 5 WEEKEND Fe .