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Thursday, October 1, 1998
Fine dining variety offered in Lawrence
By Matthew Hansen Kansan correspondent
For students looking for a break from a steady diet of cafeteria food, a place to entertain or a restaurant to suggest when parents come to town, Lawrence offers a variety of high-quality dining. Ethnic cuisine including Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean dishes are available, as well as the traditional fine-dining experience.
Pachamama's and Milton's are two options.
Dana Duellman, owner of Pachamama's, said the restaurant's greatest asset was its diversity.
"We're the only restaurant in Lawrence that changes their menu every month," she said. "We also serve a worldly cuisine that allows our customers to order almost anything they want."
Pachamama's, 2161 Quail Creek Drive, is centered around a rain-forest theme, and view of the Alvamar Golf Course and a landscaped patio are also available to patrons. Despite those luxuries, Duellman said that Pachamama's prices were reasonable.
"A person can come here and eat for as little as $10 or as much as $25," she said. "Our lunch is especially affordable, in line with the prices at Chill's or Applebee's."
Milton's, 920 Mass. St., serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a variety of entrees including Mediterranean, southwestern and Asian dishes. Specials include seafood, lamb, a variety of pastas and steak. Head chef James Kelly said the restaurant offered customers a pleasant dining experience.
"Our food is totally unique," he said. "When you combine the great food with the prices and the atmosphere, you have a great place to come to eat and enjoy yourself."
Paisano's Ristorante and Teller's are Lawrence establishments catering to those in the mood for Italian.
Todd Freund, Shawnee Mission sophomore, said Palsano's, 2112 W. 25th St., had an intimate setting.
"Paisano's is a great place to take a date
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because even though it's not cheap, you get high-quality food," he said. "In addition, the atmosphere is great for a first date or romantic situation."
According to Brian Mandigo, assistant manager, the atmosphere is casual cool.
"Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra music is always on here," he said. "We have a laid-back dress code. The dining experience and service we provide is second to none."
Teller's, an Italian-American restaurant, is located at the corner of 8th and Massachusetts streets. Supervisor Johnny Ray Petersen said a new chef had changed the food at the restaurant for the better.
"Our chef prepares meals with a definite California influence," he said. "Lighter sauces and fresh herbs are being incorporated into our menu as part of a shift to a lighter type of cuisine."
Petersen said the atmosphere at Teller's warranted casual dining. The restaurant is lighted mainly by lamps, and artwork by famous Kansas artists adorns the walls.
"We're establishing a high level of quality here at Teller's," he said. "For those who haven't been here in awhile, I urge you to come back and see the difference."
The Free State Brewing Company offers a fine dining alternative, said Todd Hupe, Denver junior.
"Free State is nice because its pretty cheap and still has good food and decent atmosphere," he said. "It's a good place to go to with you parents when they're in town."
Free State was the first legal brewpub in Lawrence since the 1880s. Manager Alex Hamilton said the restaurant had a little something for everyone.
"Free State strives to appeal and cater to everyone by serving a wide variety of foods at an affordable cost," he said. "The beauty of it is you will see long-haired hippies sitting at one table and businessmen in suits and ties at the next."
Dating dilemmas often dispelled by frequenting favorite restaraunts
By Kelsey Patterson
Kansan correspondent
It is an age-old question.
"Where do you want to go tonight?"
"I don't know."
The answer to this question does not have to be difficult. The idea that the way to guys' or girls' hearts is through their stomachs often leads couples to restaurants
Bryan Podor, Lenexa freshman, said that restaurant settings could help set the tone of the evening.
"In my experience, I've discovered that taking a girl to dinner shows her that you are willing to.
able with each other," he said. "At least you can talk at dinner. That really isn't possible at a movie."
that you are willing to spend money on them, and that makes it eas-
Several students said there were specific eating establishments they liked to frequent with their dates.
Lori Bookbinder, Tulsa, Okla., junior, said she thought that Quinton's was a good date restaurant.
Quinton's Bar & Deli has specialties that include soups, sandwiches and salads. Bookbinder said Quinton's offered students a nice, relaxed environment.
"Quintyn's is a fun place to go because it has a great college atmosphere," she said. "It is inexpensive and would be a great place to go on a date."
thing for everyone's palate."
The Massachusetts Street Delicatessen is another favorite of KU students, said Dave Pfeuffer, Syracuse, NY, senior. He said he thought the restaurant would be ideal place to bring a new date.
"I'd go to the Mass Street Dell for a first date," he said. "It has a relaxed atmosphere and is a great place to people watch."
Jim Dallen, general manager of the Mass St. Dell, said he believed that people were drawn to his restaurant because of its extra features.
"The Mass Street Deli is not just a regular deli," he said. "It's more upscale. At night, the restaurant becomes more romantic by dimming the lights and putting candles on the tables. The wait staff also wears denim and ties. Couples are also interested in our outside seating. They like to come for cocktails and sit outside and watch people."
Special events such as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays create a need for more formal settings. Students frequent local restaurants such as Paísano's Ristorante and Teller's for these occasions.
Paisano's Ristorante boasts specialities such as pasta, veal, steak, seafood and wood-fired pizza. It also has a full-service bar.
Prasad Jayaraman, Kansas City junior, appreciates Paisano's quality and its food.
"Paisano's is very nice and it has a lot of different choices," Jayaraman said.
Evan Kuhmann, Teller's general manager, said Teller's was known for its intimate atmosphere. Set in a historic bank building, the Italian restaurant has everything from balcony seating to jazz music.
"Teller's is a nice place where you can sit at a small table with your date," he said. "Since it is an aesthetically nice restaurant, it would be great for a special dinner or a big event, especially if a guy wants to impress a girl."
Andrew Melon, Pittsburgh freshman, said he thought that Tellers offered an ideal date setting.
"I think that Teller's would be a romantic back-drop for a night of intimacy," he said.
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