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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, February 12, 1999
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A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence 944 Mass. 832-8228
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LARRY'S IN LAWRENCE Not Your Ordinary Valentines
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1601 W. 23rd Street
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Behind Perkins
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Men prepare for Super Bowl of love
Creating ideal holiday involves good strategy
After a year of waiting, it has finally arrived. The Sunday of all Sundays, the day when we separate the men from the boys. Their adrenaline pumps and their hearts skip a beat. People are sometimes known to burst
into tears of the greatest joy or utter disappointment. This is the day when only the strong, experienced and brave will survive.
You find yourself confused, asking, "Didn't they already play
Kelli Colyer
already play the Super Bowl?" Or "Is this the longest post-game coverage FOX could possibly throw at us?"
No, I am talking about the most brutal holiday in the history of mankind: Valentine's Day.
The activities that surround Valentine's Day make the holiday a sport in itself. In fact, the holiday boasts many similarities to athletic events on both the professional and collegiate levels.
Valentine's Day, much like sports, can be a flirting game between men and women. Also like in sports, perfecting Valentine's Day plans take a lot of practice and perseverance. Photo illustration by Matt J. Daugherty/KANSAN
In order to be recognized as a sport in today's commercial world, there must be some form of corporate sponsorship and media hype. A simple walk through a grocery store reveals an abundance of Valentines cards adorned with the faces of Mickey Mouse, N'Sync and even our own Jayhawk. The holiday will inevitably reach the status of a pure sport when the entire day has one primary sponsor. I can just imagine my little sister showing me the candy she received on the YAHOO.COM
VALENTINE'S DAY.
St. Valentine even thought of a mascot for his holiday. We affectionately call him Cupid. The premise of a fat baby in diapers shooting arrows at people is not any more ridiculous than the dancing, dunking Gorilla or the lovable clucking San Diego Chicken.
If you aren't buying into the notion of a holiday as an athletic event, consider this. Have you ever forgotten to buy your sweetie a gift and found yourself running around town as the last flower shop closes? It takes a lot of agility to play the game of Valentine's Day correctly.
No other day seems to terrify men as much as this one. It is a tumultuous contest pitting men versus women, and women have a distinct dominance.
Women generally are on the receiving end of the action. They wait for their boyfriends to plan a secret romantic evening. They catch this kick-off and run like hell for some gain on the return.
Granted, women oftentimes kick off first and spend days planning the perfect gift or evening. But the male continually shoulders most of the responsibility.
Unfortunately, like all great sporting events, no matter how creative and successful they have been in the past, the men find themselves dauntingly attempting to surpass the previous year's activities. They feel like the Chicago Bulls after their 72-10 season in '95-'96: the fans (girlfriends) expect more the next year. And if men fail, like the athlete who made one bad move during an otherwise consistent season, they watch their stock plummet. What if he isn't resigned for the ensuing season? Depending on the degree of failure, he may or may not be picked up by another team, or girl.
By now, most men have given up hope of winning the Valentine's Day battle.
But don't worry. Help is available in the form of the language
every male understands: sports. Think of the holiday — and your relationship — as just another football or basketball game. It takes a lot of practice and even Michael Jordan made mistakes. Do you think he perfected his shot off the dribble the first time he stepped on the court?
It takes some practice and a lot of time studying the opposition. You have to know how to fake your opponent out in order to
maintain the element of surprise.
No matter how much a girl claims to hate secrets, if you keep your plays confidential, you will be a championship contender. After all, if you play according to the book, in a few years you could both end up winning the ultimate sporting prize: the ring.
Colyers an Paradise Valley, Arix,
freshman in pre-journalism.
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Valentines Menu February 14,1999
APPETIZERS CHOICE OF ONE Brie Cheese in Puff Pasta Portabello Pesto Pizza
SOUP
Roasted Corn Chowder
SALAD
CHOICE OF ONE
Caesar Salad
Duck Confit Salad
BEEF AND VEAL
SERVED WITH HORSERADISH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
AND SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Grilled Ribeye Steak
served with a bourbon molasses glaze
Veal Medallions
sauteed and topped with provolone and
an artichoke marsala wine sauce
Kansas City Strip
grilled and topped with garlic herb butter
Roast Prime Rib
served with au jus
served with au ite
LAMB AND DUCK
SERVED WITH SAUTEED VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Grilled Rack of Lamb
with a rosemary demi-glaze
on a bed of potatoes anna
Sauteed Breast of Duck
served on a bed of wheatberry pilaf
with a trio of mushroom ragout
SEAFOOD AND CHICKEN
SERVED WITH RICE PILAF AND VEGETABLE MEDLEY
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
with a sherrried lobster dill cream sauce
Sauteed Breast of Chicken
with a tomato basil cream sauce
Tequila Lime Marinated Breast of Chicken
topped with a roasted tomatillo salsa and
drizzled with cilantro sour cream
Garlic Chicken
with a trio of mushroom fettucini alfredo
DESSERT
CHOICE OF ONE
White Chocolate Mousse
with strawberry grand marinier sauce
Chocolate Torte
with pecan butter cream
and topped with raspberry sauce
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