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Where: Sylas and Maddy's
What: Two-for-one ice cream cones
When: Tuesday 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Price: about $3 for two
A local favorite. Sylas and Maddy's serves up homemade ice cream with many unique flavors. On a Tuesday night you'll typically see a line stretched to the door, but there's always plenty of ice cream to go around. Employee Kyleigh Garman says there are definitely regular customers on Tuesday nights, particularly with big groups of friends coming in together.
She says it also makes for a good date, and with the nice weather you could even take a stroll downtown. Just don't forget your KUID card to get this special.
LOCAL BUSINESSES OFFER WEEKLY SPECIALS
Most students are looking for a cheaper way to have fun after draining their bank accounts paying for tuition and books.
Many local businesses offer specials during the week, making it easier to go out and have a good time without spending too much money. And because the deal is usually two-for-one, there's room to invite a friend or even a date to split the deal with. Plan your week accordingly, and if you work it right you could have a different deal for each day of the week Here are a few places to start with.
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Where:The Jayhawker at the Eldridge Hotel
What:Half-price martinis
When:Thursday night
Price:about $4 per martini
If you're looking for a swankier place to go out for drinks, the Jayhawker is the place to do it. Thursday nights make it more affordable, when the establishment offers each of its martinis for half price. With more than 40 different martinis on the menu, there are plenty of
options to choose from. Assistant manager Mike Pergande says Thursday nights are the business' busiest night for liquor sales, and it's a popular choice for a girl's night out. He says that while it would be a good option for couples, it often gets too crowded and noisy to have a date. And the swankier location doesn't make it any less of a party; Pergande says Thursday nights still brings
party; Pergande says Thursday nights still brings in a lot of the college crowd.
La Prima Tazza
Two-for-one drinks
Tuesday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
about $3 for two
Great for a pick-me-up in the middle of the day, La Prima Tazza offers tasty coffee and tea concoctions to suit everyone. Because of the popularity of their two-for-one deal and the rising costs of goods, the coffee shop had to shorten the hours for the special to be able to keep it going. Blake Ritter, an employee at La Prima Tazza, says that Tuesdays are especially busy because of the two-for-one deal at the Liberty Hall movie theater, located right next door. If you're looking for an all in one deal, find a friend to split with and grab some coffee before hitting up
Where: Liberty Hall Video Rentals
What: Two-for-one rentals
When: Thursday night
Price: $2 - $4 for two movies (depending on if it is a new release)
Just in time for the weekend, stock up on movies to watch from Liberty Hall's varied selection. They have their share of new releases, but their best selection comes in the form of cult films, classic movies, foreign selections and independent flies. And with the two-for-one price, it's perfect for trying something new. The staff definitely knows their movies and are always willing to offer suggestions if you are stuck. There is a maximum of five rentals on Thursday nights which gives you plenty of material for a weekend movie marathon.
Where: Jefferson's
What: 40-cent buffalo wings
When: Sunday and Wednesday nights (dine-in only)
Price: 40 cents a wing
A perfect spot for sports fans, Jefferson's offers the usual array of bar food. Sunday and Wednesday nights, Jefferson's offers its cheap deal with 40-cent Buffalo wings, but you can find $5 burger baskets on Monday and Thursday nights, too. Their fresh chicken wings come in mild, medium, hot and turbo, offering the perfect level of heat for everyone. Waitress Sarah Franklin says Wednesday night is one of the best nights to come because there is trivia from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., along with cheap wings. Bring your friends and test their movie and music knowledge, or see who can handle eating the most turbo hot wings before taking a drink of water.
staff members suggest their best-selling items to try out when you visit.
Jefferson's: Medium or hot wings
Both represent the middle of the range in hotness for Jefferson's wings. Franklin recommends trying the medium sauce, hot tends to be too much for some to handle.
La Prima Tazza: Indonesian coffee drink
Served either hot or iced, the Indonesian is a blend of double strong coffee with hints of cinnamon and vanilla for extra spice.
Sylas and Maddy's: Da Bomb ice cream
It's vanilla ice cream with Oreo cookies, chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate flakes, perfect for those who love a little bit of everything. Garman says that many of their other flavors are favorites as well, including Peanut Butter Freak and Rock Chocolate Jayhawk.
The Jayhawker: Jayhawker Juice martini
It's not listed on the menu, but Pergande says it's a favorite for martini night. It's a mixture of sweet, fruity ingredients, including pineapple juice.
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