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Show DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE B8 August 2011 Venture past Union for good eats Mike Hollopeter STAFF WRITER Eating on campus can feel a lot like eating in an airport. Chain restaurants serve your choice of "ethnic" cuisine, and there is the occasional cooler full of pre-made sandwiches. People rush around trying to make it to their classes on time or sit at the tables and wait out a layover between classes. A few places around campus are trying to change the hurried environment of campus dining, or at least offer students a change of venue during their breaks. If you're looking for a spot to grab a quick lunch or a healthy snack, the Template Cafe is for you. The studentrun quickie mart is located in the Christensen Center and offers some of the best selection among all the convenience-store style shops on campus. Sandwiches and muffins are brought in from the bread-savvy Vosen's Bread Paradise bakery. The Café also sells pizza by the slice for $2.50, delivered fresh from downtown's Pie Hole. Other items include churros, parfaits and house-made Thai curry rice. There's plenty of seating around the cafe as well, including a spacious patio for the warmer months. Don't let all the construction deter you. If you're looking for the best sandwiches on campus, look no further than Tony Caputo's Food Market and Deli in the Tanner Humanities Building. Caputo's is a force to be reckoned with on Salt Lake City's food scene. At this on-campus satellite restaurant, you can be sure that the ingredients on your Soprano sandwich are of the highest caliber. They also sell pasta, including a lovely, yet spicy, penne arrabiata. And, for dessert, real chocolate is on the shelves for those who know what true chocolate is. The prices are reasonable: a full sandwich costs about $8, but the option to order a half sandwich for about $5 is more than enough TANER PASEMEHMTOGLU/The Daily Utah Chronicle The Pie Pizzeria is a popular restaurant off campus just bellow Presidents' Circle, it's open late every night. for most. Among the off-campus locations that are still within walking distance, pickings are a bit more slim. There are a few spots, however, that are a cut above the rest. Never have I received such a warm welcome at an eatery than from the patrons and owner—Mom—of Big Ed's Burgers. Quite possibly the closest place to campus to grab a beer, Big Ed's is more bar than restaurant—and they're not trying to hide it. No windows—old wooden chairs, snapshots and random artwork on the walls. A fish tank in the corner and Christmas lights complement the dim lighting. Aside from beer, the restaurant offers a cheeseburger and fries for $3.75. It's a pretty average burger, and don't forget to salt your own fries. It's just the kind of place to hunker down, have a cup of Mom's incredible homemade chili, and ride out a cold winter storm. Sono Express is the local joint that can easily curb your Chinese or homestyle Japanese-food cravings. What's more American than a box of takeout Chinese? There are menu items to mix and match, including delicious steamed rice. Prices are very reasonable. The Pie Pizzeria is a classic Ute hangout and has been for a long time. It's cozy and friendly with likely the most topping-heavy pizza in Utah. It's one of the only restaurants that slices its pizza into squares instead of triangles, probably because triangles can't hold up the mammoth amount of cheese on each slice without flopping over. The pizza is delicious, live music is a regular occurrence and you'll be taking part in a tradition many years in the making. Other restaurants offering delicious food include the addicting Greek food at Aristo's and the exciting flavors of Indochine Vietnamise Bistro, but their prices and attitudes make them slightly less student friendly. Good food is difficult to come by around campus, but not impossible. With a little help and a bit of exploration, your taste buds and stomach will be much more willing to cooperate when it comes time to focus your attention on homework, projects and exams. m.hollopeter@chronicle.utah.edu Fashion scene rising, a new trend in SLC The Beauty Bar Thursday, August 11 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 629 S. State St. Featuring: • Ulysses Hair Salon Beauty • Addix dermatology services • Melinda Jae photography Tiffany Justice For the past couple of years, In This Week's staff members have STAFF WRITER A new scene is emerging in Salt Lake City: the fashion scene. For something that has practically been non-existent, the industry is growing nicely along with the city. In This Week magazine's product manager Michelle Church said she is enthusiastic about the future. "The fashion scene in Salt Lake is somewhat new," Church said. "But I've increasingly seen more." Salt Lake City is an untapped well, full of talented designers and charming boutique shops. And now, good old Salt Lake City is making a name for itself. been working to create some of Salt Lake's most fashionable festivities, all scheduled to culminate in one enormous fashion show next month. In This Week, along with six other vendors, will be sponsoring the events. The first will be a premier beauty event: the Beauty Bar. It will be held on Aug. ii at Ulysses, a top hair salon located at 629 S. State St. in Salt Lake City. The event will kick off at 7 p.m. with Salt Lake's finest beauty experts discussing hair, skin and makeup. It is a unique event tailored to rejuvenating, relaxing and bringing out your best for the summer. • Also in attendance will be cosmetic specialists from Nordstrom to give advice and the latest beauty tips. Beauty Addix, a medical spa for men and women, and Dr. Rod Gleave, a cosmetic dentist who specializes in making smiles pretty, will also be on site. Vendors will have special deals exclusively for Beauty Bar guests. To cap off the night, attendees are invited to get their photograph taken by Melinda Jae of Melinda Jae Photography to document the night—but the fun doesn't stop there. In This Week, in conjunction with its vendors and sponsors, will put on their third-annual Fashion Night Out. The event will be held at the Gallivan Center on Sep. 15. The show will be new and improved this year with more of a fashion-festival ambiance. These aren't just fun events— there are also going to be forums where local retailers and designers can showcase and sell their products. "There is a lot of potential in Salt Lake. You can make your mark in the industry in Utah," Church said. For more information about the upcoming events, visit In This Week's website, at www. inthisweek.com . To learn more about the upcoming Beauty Bar event, e-mail Michelle Church at mchurch@inthisweek.com . t.justice@chronicle.utah.edu GALLERY i)?1 mil continued from Page B4 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Biomedical Informatics PhD, Masters (Thesis and Non-Thesis) Post Doctoral & Certificate Training Web-based course delivery 26 S 2000 E Suite 5700 HSEB Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5750 tel: 801-581-4080 bmi-admissions@lists.utah.edu some still chafe at the Gallery Stroll, opting to remain underground. The Gallery Stroll welcomes all quality art from all visual-arts genres. Being in the underground just limits an artist's opportunity, Robb said. "We just don't believe the underground exists," she said of those who seek success by avoiding Gallery Stroll. The diversity of galleries and businesses on the Stroll support that assertion. From tattoo parlor installations to entirely fruit-themed exhibits, the event boasts dozens of venues that showcase everything from the high-brow to the alternative. It's this inclusivity that is cultivating interest and bringing newcomers to the arts scene. This, for Robb, is the most thrilling part of her work on the Stroll. "You look at all the people who have liked our Facebook page, and I know no one," she said. "It's so exciting that I have no clue, because I know everyone (in the arts scene) in this town." For more information on the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, search for its page on Facebook or visit www. gallerystroll.org. m.brey@chronicle.utah.edu www.bmi.utah.edu *ft A play reviewer and general writers othe I\ arts. Join the arts revol tion. e.bueler@chronicle.utah.edu Caller@ Stroll When: Third Friday of every month from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. What: Self-guided tour through participating galleries in Salt Lake City. |