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clockwise from above: Tacos are a 50-cent special at Molly McGee's. Although Marisco's specializes in seafood, the 8-ounce top sirion served with twice baked potato and a side salad is a popular menu item. The pizza options at Mass St. Deli include green peppers, mushroom, onion and hamburger.
enjoy the fresh air and watch the downtown dwellers drift by.
Pizza is the staple food in a college student's diet and to feed the need, Rudy's Pizzeria, 704 Massachusetts St., serves up some of the best pie in town. Chelsea Miller, Olathe senior, says being able to choose from the different sauces and crusts makes the pizzas delicious. On Wednesdays Rudy's offers its famous .357 special. "A whole collection of people come in, regulars and students," Cate Donohue, Lawrence senior who works the counter at Rudy's says. She says Wednesday nights are especially busy. A small one-topping pizza is $3.50, a medium is $5.50 and a large is $7.50. So round up the gang and have a fun night out because this offer is only good for dine-in or carry out.
You aced a test earlier in the week and you feel you deserve a reward. Treat yourself to a better-than-home-cooked
dinner at Marisco's Grill & Bar, 4821 W. Sixth St. On Thursdays it offers a juicy, 8-ounce top sirloin, a twice baked potato and a side salad for $9.95. "Our specials are very popular," Heather Brown, assistant manager says. "We have regulars that come in just for those." On the days you're craving a snack after class, stop by Marisco's between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. because everything on the happy hour menu is $1.99. With items such as popcorn shrimp and curly fries, you can
make a meal and save a few bucks.
If you feel like eating a meal lighter than pizza or pasta, head over to Jefferson's Restaurant, 743 Massachusetts St., on Fridays. For $4.95 you have your choice of any of its large salads on the menu. Try the grilled chicken salad with low-fat dressing and you'll have a deal that is friendly on your waistline and wallet.
—Amanda Wolfe, Jayplay writer, can be reached at awolfe@kansan.com
Eat, Drink, Be Merry
One, two, three, four dollars - what over the price a drink special can make, not break, a great meal. Why not get that ice-cold beer with your jique burger or a mimosa with brunch? Most restaurants offer weekly drink specials so just choose which restaurant will satisfy your taste buds that day, order the food special and enjoy.
On Sunday Molly McGee's, 2429 Iowa St. offers $1 domestic draws and $2 Bloody Marys to make your day of NFL football viewing live!
Over at Henry T's, 3520 W. Sixth St. Mondays are "gusto" night. But don't be intimidated by the "gusto". It's a $250 big beer and a great beverage to sip on the patio or have with a signature Henry T'S favorita.
Tuesday nights are the perfect time to get acquainted with some new types of beer. At Buffalo Wild Wings, 1012 Massachusetts St. import and micro-brew draws are on special for $3.25. What better to drink with spicy wings than an ice-cold beer or soda?
On Wednesday think seafood and head over to Marisco's, 4821 W. Sixth St. for fresh food. $2 margaritas and $1.30 domestic bottles. You'll forget you're in middle America once you delve into a tropical dish and a delicious margarita.
If you're feeling festive, try La Familia, 753 New Hampshire St., on Thursday for authentic Mexican food and an ice-cold margarita. La Familia offers blue and strawberry margaritas on special for $5.95;
Start the weekend off with a bang at Jefferson's, 743 Massachusetts St., on Friday. Do dollar well drinks and a $4.95 chicken salad sounds like a great way to unwind after a hard week of classes.
Teller's, 746 Massachusetts St., offers $4 mimosa and Bloody Marys for a relaxed Saturday morning brunch. Brunch at Teller's is a great way to fuel up belate a day of shopping on Massachusetts Street.
Drink specials are a smart way to save money and have fun. Remember a coke, ice tea or water can make any meal enjoyable. Be sure to have a dining partner who takes it easy on the drink bargains if order so you aid your food-loving friends get home safely.
Meghan From Jayplay writer can be reached at merunny.kansan.com
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