University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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In The Name Of ' Good Eats ' The Fleetwood Diner is an Ann Arbor Classic the greasiest of the greasy spoons. By Dave Gent Of all the opportunties offered by the university and Ann Arbor, the greatest may be to conceivably eat at a different restaurant each day. From German to Mexican to Chinese, from fancy and gourmet to greasy and cheap, Ann Arbor has it all. The restaurant section of the Ann Arbor Yellow Pages covers thirty pages, and Rounding Out A -, the stu- dent orientation handbook, lists no less than 40 different places to dine (and even then quite a few are left out). If you are not careful, you could easily spend a lit- tle too much of your tuition money, all in the name of good eats. Any conversation of Ann Arbor res- taurants invariably includes three stu- dent favorites: The Brown Jug, Bicycle Jim ' s, and Krazy Jim ' s Blimpy Burgers. Though students may frequent these three the most, other restaurants certain- ly have their place within students ' hearts. Jayne Gulp, a recent graduate now working for the Office of Orienta- tion, offers one of her own special places. I love Steve ' s Lunch the best om- elettes in town. Their bean sprouts, mushrooms, and cheese omelette can ' t be beat! The little-known Steve ' s Lunch is hidden among several store fronts on South University, but this fact doesn ' t detract from the delicious taste of the french toast. And if you don ' t mind lines, another place to be for breakfast is Angelo ' s, home of the thickest raisin bread in town. Can ' t get out of bed for breakfast? Then try Drake ' s Sandwich Shop, which has served lunch to countless U-M stu- dents. Ask any alumnus, and he or she will gladly recall many happy moments passed there, munching on a sandwich named after one of the Big Ten schools. For those who prefer salad, a quick five minute walk down Liberty takes you to Afternoon Delight. There you can de- light in the crispness of a fresh salad sprinkled with cauliflower and broccoli, and topped with fresh apple slices. Those tired of the traditional Italian or French dressings can try something more exotic, like avocado. If gourmet makes your day, Ann Ar- bor can satisfy your desire. The most frequently mentioned restaurant of higher etiquette is the train-station based Gandy Dancer, but Pat Wilken, a junior in the School of Art, suggests someplace totally different. The Moveable Feast is great. It ' s a French, gourmet-type restau- rant . . . what ' s on the menu that day is just what they decided to make that morning. For some, gourmet isn ' t what they need; perhaps something Italian would suffice. And if the Oyster Bar and Spa- ghetti Machine doesn ' t come to mind, then you have missed out on a great, authentic Italian dinner. Wine bottles, imported from Italy and encased in 26

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What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than skating through the streets of Ann Arbor. Bandanas of every color can be found adorning the heads of all types of students. sv Fads 25

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Drakes ' s Sandwich Shop is a favorite spot for the lunch crowd, famous for their sandwiches and li- meade not to mention the large assortment of tea. Lovin ' Spoonful, one of Ann Arbor ' s newest restaurants, specializes in homemade ice cream. The current favorite Oreo flavored. wicker, hang from the ceilings and walls. Even some of the waitresses speak with an accent; the menu lists some fifteen spaghetti sauces and three or four types of noodles. Other people are very happy, thank you, to bite into a nice, thick burger with all the trimmings. With a following all its own, the Fleetwood Diner serves some of the best in town. It seems a waste to leave Ann Arbor without every having made the trip downtown to the Fleetwood. Certainly the meal, wherever it is en- joyed, is the main thing, but it is not complete without America ' s favorite des- Photos by Dan DeVries sert, ice cream. A newcomer to the Ann Arbor scene, Lovin ' Spoonful has gained a great deal of attention with its home- made ice cream, made special with ingre- dients like Heath bars, M M ' s, Snicker bars, and even Oreo cookies. Quickly Loving ' Spoonful has gathered its faith- ful, but then again the Washtenaw Dairy has been doing that for years. So has Miller ' s, and for that matter Maude ' s has its clientelle as well. And if anyone would like to know, the Bagel Factory has made itself famous with its Fragel, a tasty breakfast treat. And . . . well, the list goes on. Of course, so does the vision of a rav- enous college student, looking for a more satisfying way to squander away his or her laundry money. At least we can be thankful for Ann Arbor ' s unique variety of restaurants that allows us to do it tas- tefully! m Restaurants 27