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Show WITHIN ONE MILE 11 Blue Plate, the greasy spoon for a drunken stomach Molly Arnold Staff Reporter Blue Plate Diners eggs and corn-behash just might be the perfect cure for a hangover, according to some of its customers. I work every Sunday and everyone who comes in is just fried from the weekend, said Melissa Camp, a server at Blue Plate. Its hilarious. She said a student once came in, sat at the bar and, while he was ef eating, kept falling asleep. His eyes would roll into the back of his head, Camp said. The diner, located on 2041 E. 2100 S, is a perfect greasy spoon for any stomach, according to Camp. Blue Plate is different from other restaurants in the area due to its wide range of customers. At nighttime and on weekdays, the crowd is mostly families. During weekend brunches, there are mostly students. Many people, students especially, like to eat at Blue Plate after a long night out at the bars, according to Camp. Students agreed that the diner was the place to go after a night out. I dont think Ive been to Blue Plate when I wasnt hungover, said Shivan Lingam, junior marketing major. Students also said they took their families there when they were in town. Blue Plate has a great atmosphere, said Daniel McFadden, junior exercise and sports science major at the University of Utah. I take my parents there when they are visiting from Colorado. Next time people are looking for something greasy to cure their hangover, or simply just looking for something good to eat, they can go to Blue Plate. and hash its the Its recommended that they order the corn-beef Blue Plate Diner is located exactly 1.8 miles from Westminsters campus and serves breakfast all day, along with lunch and dinner any day of the week. Above: two diners enjoy Blue Plates breakfast. most popular dish. with books and comfortable places to sit and read. Students get reading fix at local bookstore Jaec-wlir-- . ins Attention all bibliophiles, casual readers and reluctant browsers. Skip Barnes &, Noble and clean out the Amazon cart theres a Sugar House book haunt to check out first. The Kings English Bookshop has been a staple in the Sugar House community since 1977, offering books and more. Located at 1511 S. 1500 East, the shop often hosts community events such as book signings and readings by authors, which are free and open to the public. I love The Kings English, said Cassandra Yerkes, sophomore arts administration major. It has such a great atmosphere. They have litde events, like book signings, and I love that its very intimate. The store recently held such an event featuring Westminsters own Christine Seifert, a communication professor, promoting her newest book, Whoppers: Historys Most Outrageous Lies and Liars. Many booksellers at The Kings English are avid readers and provide a variety of staff picks to aid readers in deciding what to read next. Its wide selection of books ensures that there should be something for everyone. They have a good selection of known books, but also more not-so-kno- wn books, said Aleisha Ruiz, junior communication major. You can find hidden gems. While students often rely on chain stores to fulfill their reading fix, many would rather support local businesses. I order my books off Amazon the convenience is so tempting, said Adam Turner, junior aviation management major. Id love to go to more local bookstores, but Im just not familiar with the Salt Lake area." Students highly recommend The Kings English for books for pleasure and school alike. I like to support smaller businesses, said Yerkes. The staff at The Kings English is really friendly and they carry books that Westminster kids often need. The Kings English is open Monday-- S aturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |