Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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WHAT’S COOKINC ON CAMPUS? YOUR CUIDE ON WHERE TO EAT NEXT Students may be aware of Temple's momentum in academics and sports, but these new restaurants prove its dining scene is also on the rise. Here's the lowdown on the freshest food options, new to campus this year. As of Sept. 19. the shrink-wrap is off and a new boneygrow location has officially opened their doors at 1601 N. Brood St., right outside Morgan Hall. The Philadelphia-based chain, founded by Justin Rosenberg, a Fox School of Business alumnus, serves stir fry, sobd and smoothies made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In addition to their staple menu, honeygrow offers a healthy dessert alternative, the 'honeybar — fresh fruit topped with a choice of house-mode whipped cream or locally harvested honey Lunch dotes range from $9 to $ 12. Honeygrow does not currently accept Diamond Dollars. Also new this fall is Stellas Scoops, located in the dining court of Morgan Hall's basement. They serve a variety of Edy's ice cream flavors, os well as froyo scoops, shakes and cookie or brownie sandwiches. An average S elfo's visit would range from $5 to $7, save the $22.99 'Owl's Nest’— a mountain of eight scoops, one cookie, one brownie, half a Belgion waffle and six toppings finished with whipped cream and a cherry. Anyone who eats it in an hour gets their name and picture on the woM. Treats at Stella's can be bought with Diamond Dollars and meal swipes. Another swee? tooth stop is sfudent favorite Insomnia's Cookies, which has moved this fall from its truck outside the Siudent Center to a storefront next to honeygrow. serving gooey cookies, ice cream, 'wiches (cookie and ice crecm sandwich| and milkshakes. Junior Molly Apple said the transition to a walk-in eatery is beneficial ’It's closer to my apartment, so it works better, Apple said. An Insomnia cookie starts at $ 1.65. but the price can climb to $29 for a pizza-style box of 24. Insomnia still delivers, but now accept Diamond Dollars, too Though they opened in Feb 2016. the eateries below the View at Montgomery are still on fire. At Blaze Pizza, a freshly prepared, personalized pie cooks n 180 seconds. One pizza ranges from $6 to $8, depending on the toppings. Blaze Pizza occepfs Diamond Dollars. Freshman Cece D'orvilte recommends pairing a Bloze pizza with some of their lemonade. 1 really like it- it's a good bolonce of sweet and tart,' D'arville said. For those who warn a healthier option, right next door is Crisp Kitchen, serving sobd and stir fry. ’They hove really good sabds, if that's what you're in the mood for, junior Allison Noon said, lunch costs between $11 and $30 and can be bought with Diamond Dollars. Poesono's, an Italian sandwich shop, opened at 2012 N Broad St., formerly U Got Munch.es. They serve cheesesteaks and creative twists on cbssic hoagies, which can be paired with their soup of the day, chopped salod or a crispelle (Italian Nutella and apicot crepe) for dessert. A bite at the shop usually runs $7 to $ 10. Poesono's does not occept Diamond Dolbrs. WRITTEN BY IE AH HAGLER PHOTOGRAPHED BY KATHRYNE VON HEIMS

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 CRO W pLt struts Frot parties and bars around campus keep Temple's night owls entertained during the weekend. However, some students would rather spend their Saturday night at a house show, crowded in a humid bosement watching a little-known band rock out. House shows land somewhere between a party and a large-scale concert featuring genres that range from lo-fi pop to punk or even funk groove fusion. The venues — rowhomes by day, concert halls by night — often close and new ones open, os the tenants who run them move elsewhere. They ore located all throughout the city of Philadelphia, but a few like The Nest and Beaver Dorn, have popped up near campus and become popular among students who attend, play and even host them. Attendees pay about five to ten dollars for entrance making affordability a big draw, but senior Brendan Maher frequents these shows for the ambionce. 1 think that house shows provide a more intimate experience than larger concerts and have a more casual atmosphere,' Maher said. 'In my experience everyone ot house shows, including the band members, have been friendly and welcoming.' House shows usually feature local bonds with a D.I.Y or 'do it yourself' ethic. Sophomore Potrick Chobot helps run the venue 'Trash House' making sure that all of the bands are organized and ready to play. For him, the house show scene is first and foremost about music 'We push for everyone to go see the bands, but we also understand people who just want to hang out and hove o oood night.' he said. Favorites in the Philadelphia house show circuit include pop band 'Radiator Hospital,' psychedelic jazz group 'Kingfisher.' ond fusion jam band 'dot.gov' - formed by Temple students. Bonds from other cities, like 'Girlpool' (from los Angeles) often play in Philfy for its thriving D.I.Y. scene. Sophia Uerbilla. solo artist for lo-fi band 'Harmony Woods.' soys different crowds provide a different experience. 'Some shows are super intimate and the crowds ore reolfy quiet, which can moke it feel like a really unique, cathartic experience for performers,' she said 'Other crowds can be kind of loud ond ore obviously mostly there to hong out with their friends... I find that most of the people I've played in front of care deeply about the music and performance.' House shows offer a unique atmosphere at a low cost, which is reason enough for many to experience them ot least once in their college career. For bonds, it creates the opportunity to become known such os popular pop-punk band 'Modern Baseball' who started their career playing ot house shows around the Philly ond Temple area. 'in o house show, it’s like the person performing is one of your friends, freshman Max Verna said. 'But at an octuol concert, they're like separated from you on a stage.' WRITTEN BY NCK EHY PHOTOGRAPHED BY MJCHAEl SOTTHE