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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FOOD & DRINK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2014
Grocery stores offer variety of options, costs
ANDY NELSON news@kansan.com
Living on your own for the first time can pose many challenges, one of which is shopping for groceries for the first time. Whether it's your first time shopping on your own or you've done it before, it is important to look for a store that fits your needs, like what food options the store offers, cost and location. All of these factors should be considered before your first trip out to the store.
There are many options to choose from in Lawrence, but the main stores are Hy-Vee, the Merc, Natural Grocers, Dillons and Checkers. Stores like Target and Walmart are also worth mentioning for their one-stop shop qualities.
The Merc offers a wide range of organic and healthy options. Rita York, general manager, said the store bans products that contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, MSG and trans fats. Because of its large array of organic products, the Merc is not necessarily the cheapest option. The Merc is located at 901 Iowa St.
Natural Grocers, much like the Merc, only sells organic and natural food. According to its website, the store does not sell items that contain certain ingredients because of their questionable quality or safety. Prices are slightly higher than other stores in Lawrence because of all the organic and fair trade
options. Natural Grocers is located at 23rd Street and Naismith Drive, next to Dillons.
Hy-Vee provides lots of options including fresh produce, a deli and an organic section. While the prices aren't always the cheapest options in town, Hy-Vee puts out flyers each week to show the various sales it offers. The store has two locations in Lawrence, one at Clinton Parkway and Kasold Drive, and the other on Sixth Street near Monterey Way.
Dillons offers a wide variety of products including some organic options and fresh produce. The store sends out flyers detailing that week's sales and promotions. The store is a good value, just not always the best. Location is what sets Dillons apart, with four stores throughout Lawrence. The stores are located at the corner of Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, at Sixth Street and Lawrence Avenue, on Massachusetts Street near 17th Street, and on 23rd Street and Naismith Drive.
Checkers sells a mix of cheaper generic brands and name-brand items. Because of this mix, Checkers has some of the best prices around. It also displays its competitors' flyers so that you know where to go to find the better deal. The store is located at 23rd and Louisiana streets.
Edited by Madison Schultz
DINING
BRANDON SMITH/KANSAN
Students dine in the Underground on the first floor of Wescoe Hall. The Underground has fo0d options including Chick-fil-A and Pizza Hut
Campus cuisine sure to please the palate,pockets of students
ANDY NELSON news@kansan.com
There are numerous places on campus where you can get something to eat. Each location has a different set of options and allow various pay methods. You can use Beak 'Em Bucks, KU Cuisine Cash, debit or credit cards and cash. What type of payment can vary from location to location.
The Underground, located on the first floor of Wescoe Hall, features options like Chick-fil-A,Pizza Hut, Sushi with Gusto and Pulse Café. It is a favorite among students because of its convenient on-campus location and wide variety of options. The Underground is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Market, located on the third floor of the Kansas Union, offers great views of Memorial Stadium. The Market includes Pizza Hut, World Kitchen and Sweet Baby Jay's. The Market is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hawk Food Stops are scattered across campus, with locations in JRP, Spahr Library, Murphy Hall, the Art & Design Building, Strong Hall and Watson Library. Each shop features fresh-made salads, sandwiches and snacks. The food stops are an easy option for a quick stop during the day. They also set up a stand on Wesco Beach on nice days to serve hot dogs, chips and drinks. These shops are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pulse Café is located in the Kansas and Burge Unions,
the Underground, and the Studio Café. The shops offer coffee, smoothies and other coffeehouse favorites.
ON DAISY HILL
Mrs. E's serves the students living on Daisy Hill and features a variety of options for every meal. It also offers sweeping views of campus throughout the seating area. Mrs. E's is open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Studio Café, located in Hashinger Hall, houses the Daisy Hill Deli and a Pulse Café location. The Studio is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to midnight and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 p.m. to midnight.
North College Café in GSP and near Corbin Hall was renovated in the summer of 2012. It's open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.on Fridays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.on Saturdays and Sundays.
Oliver Hall features its own dining facility, which includes several entrée choices per meal, with multiple options available all day. The Oliver Dining Center is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Fridays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oliver Hall also features O'zone
— a quick stop for snacks, sandwiches and pizza. It is open 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
- Edited by Madison Schultz
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