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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2001
Starter dishes finish BIG APPETITES
STORY BY THOMAS HOLLAND PHOTOS BY AARON LINDBERG
Admit it. You are getting mighty sick of cafeteria food by now.
And it's not a bad thing — it's just a natural part of college life. You're starting to crave tasty food that's well-cooked and you're willing to pay whatever it costs. Problem is, you’re broke, which also is a natural part of college life.
But don't worry, because there is a solution to your problem.
It's called an appetizer, and Lawrence has plenty to choose among.
From hot wings to shrimp scampi to cheese sticks, the Kansan samples several appetizer options.
Stone Canyon, 3801 W. 6th St.
The new kid in town shows patrons how to enjoy high-quality appetizers.
Stone Canyon, 3801 W. Sixth St., in its fourth week open, has been busy dishing out food such as this Stone scampi sampler.
Stone Canyon gives customers the opportunity to enjoy a different fare for a cheap price.
The recommended appetizer is the shrimp scampi ($8). These gigantic shrimp are grilled with a garlic sauce and served with Parmesan baked bread.
Stone
Canyon also
offers a spinach
and artichoke
dip ($6). Just be
sure to add a little
salt to the serving.
Chili's Grill & Bar, 2319 Iowa St.
Chili's offers a different experience. Its trademark item is the Awesome Blossom ($5.79), a breaded onion with a dipping
Another good item is the Con Queso ($3.79). It comes with tortilla chips and the sauce itself is good enough to take home to keep snacking on. The Con Queso also heats up well in the microwave, making a great snack to keep in any residence-hall-room fridge. JB Stouts Sports Bar & Grill, 721 Wakarusa
sauce. The only problem with the blossom is that it doesn't have nearly enough dip.
The combination quesadilla platter ($6.99) was like tasty, warm mush. But if warm mush doesn't sound tasty to you, you're right. The bean mix was too liquid for eating.
Although JB Stouts burgers are awesome, the appetizers are a different story.
But a filling item is the Beef Tips and Roasted Points ($7.99). But be careful how you eat it — it may cause some confusion. The meat comes with garlic bread, but no directions. Perplexed customers didn't know whether to dip the bread into the concoction or spoon the meat onto the pieces. And it's not so fun to eat if you don't know if you're doing it right.
Pat's Blue Rib N Barbeque, 1618 W. 23rd St.
One of the best barbecue places lacks appealing appetizers. Although Pat's Blue Rib'N has great deals on barbecue platters, the appetizers don't match the rest of the menu. The fried mushrooms ($4.95) were hot, but the taste must have gone on vacation.
Old Chicago, 2329 Iowa St.
Old Chicago offers the best non-traditional appetizer. Sicilian pepperoni rolls ($4.99) weave fresh bread, marinara and spicy pepperoni in an awesome package. This item is good enough to order every time.
Old Chicago serves quesadillas as well. The grilled beef quesadilla ($7.29) is good, but watch out — the large portion of onions is a little overwhelming. Molly McGee's, 2429 Iowa St.
Molly McGee's has deals on appetizers and offers 25-cent wings on Sunday nights. The wings sometimes come with too much hot sauce at the bottom that makes the last three wings extra spicy, and may send you running for more Kleenex.
The Cheese McGees ($5.95) are a mix of bacon bits, fries and cheese and are recommended to eat while watching Kansas football or men's basketball games in the coming months. Pizzaia Uno Chicago Bar & Grill 2322
Mizza Uno Chicago Bar & Grill, 3333 Iowa
Pizzeria Uno's has great deals during its happy hours. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
and after 9 p.m., Uno's offers 50-percent-off appetizers on most of the menu
The house specialties aren't typical bar and grill foods. The Tuscany Bread appetizer ($2.39 during happy hours) combines spinach, basil tomatoes and Muenster cheese.
Chicago-style deep dish pizzas is what Pizzaier Uno Chicago Bar and Grill, 3333 Iowa St., serves up for lunch and dinner. The pizza skin appetizer includes mashed potatoes, bacon and cheddar cheese.
Jefferson's oysters also are a great experience for those wanting to expand their culinary horizons. One option, the Jefferson Baked Oyster ($4.25), is smothered with marinara, Parmesan and jalapeños. Henry T's Bar and Grill, 3520 W. 6th St.
The best bet for a cheap meal is the sampler platter ($6.75). A little bit of everything from the menu for fewer than $6. It's a good deal when you can't make up your mind.
Another sports bar in Lawrence that has good appetizers is Henry T's. A unique grilled flavor is added to the taste of the wings ($6.25 for 12 wings), but thankfully, these wings don't have any extra hot sauce issues.
Jefferson's offers Shrimp Jammers ($5.50), a concoction of red peppers stuffed with shrimp and cream cheese.
Jefferson's serves up quick dishes great for study-break snack. In addition to oysters and crab legs,
The pizza skins ($2.99 during happy hours) combine mashed potatoes, bacon and cheddar cheese in a deep dish pizza crust.
Jefferson's Restaurant, 743 Massachusetts St.
Jefferson's Restaurant, 743 Massachusetts St., boasts wings and oysters that leave patrons reaching for paper towels after their messy meals.
Contact Holland at 864-4810