JAYPLAY
January 25, 2001
entertainment news
For comments, contact Erinn R. Barcomb at 864-4810 or email jayplay@kansan.com www.kansan.com/arts
YELLO SUB
624 W. 12th St.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Although you might have to call it an early evening to catch a sandwich, Yello Sub's location makes it a great post-Crossing stop. If a sub has given you a second wind, hop next door to enjoy what's left of the evening.
The shop's namesake, The Yello Sub, is a concoction of ham, roast beef, turkey, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
Taste:4.8
Value: $3.80 for six inches
Comments:
Erinn — The eclectic choice of music creates a unique atmosphere, and the fun fish murals could keep a post-partier easily entertained while the food is being prepared, which can take longer than most sub shops. Depending on how much time a diner has been at the Crossing, recognizing your order as the jack of diamonds or another playing card, as Yello Sub does, could be a little confusing.
Meghan — Nothing better than a nice, hot sandwich piled high with meats. In a drunken state it would appear as sent straight from the god of drunken college students.
Nicole — All this maynaise can't be good for you. One of my personal faves for late-night munchies. And they deliver.
Reviews by Meghan Bainum, Erinn R. Barcomb and Nicole Roché
magine yourself in one of three scenarios. It's early on a weekend morning. Last call was at least a half-hour ago and as the bar's bouncer is about to throw you out,
you're trying to sneak a few olives and cherries from the bartender. Or maybe the people throwing the 8-keg party are ready to go to bed after watching you and your friends spill cup after cup of beer on their floor, which is now as sticky as fly paper. And they didn't even have snacks. Perhaps you've just been up late watching movies, hanging out or even studying.
outer way, chances are you're starving and wondering where you can find something to eat besides snagging a bag of Cheetos at the 24-hour convenience store. You could order a Gumby's "big ass" or some wings from Mojo's, or even go to Perkins for a huge stack of pancakes.
Three Kansan writers took a closer look at several late-night restaurant options unique to Lawrence and close to the action. They reviewed the restaurants for taste, nutrition and value on a scale of one to five, five being the best.
Wherever you decide to eat after a night of partying, remember to have a sober friend drive — or give the Saferide driver a huge tip.
BURRITO KING
900 Illinois St.
7 a.m. to 3 a.m. seven days a week
Located at the edge of the student ghetto, Burrito King is a convenient stop after a house party. Two drive-throughs and no inside seating makes a sober driver a must.
The Burrito King #1 is a Chipotle-sized burrito stuffed with rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream and a choice of chicken, beef or pork, with salsa on the side.
Erinn — I'd been warned about Burrito King, but I was pleasantly surprised. Can't image who could eat this at 7 a.m., though.
Meghan — Don't even attempt to eat while driving.
Double drive through also confusing.
Nicole — This thing is massive. Beware of the sauce.
WHEEL PIZZA COMPANY
Value: $3.20 for an enormous burrito
Taste: 3
Comments:
507 W.14th St.
5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday
Formerly Pyramid Pizza, nothing much has changed about the Wheel Pizza Company. Located below the Wheel, it's the closest place to grab a late-night bite if you're at the Wheel, the Hawk, the Bull or just parting in the student ghetto.
After 10:30 p.m., the Wheel Pizza Company offers cheese, pepperoni and sausage pizza by the slice.
Value: $2 for a medium-sized slice
Taste: 4
Comments:
Erinn — Because it's standing room only, underage pizza eaters either have to eat at the counter and look at the party pictures or take a seat on the curb and watch other partners try and cross 14th Street after a few too many.
Meghan — What the pizza lacked in taste, it makes up its convenience.
Nicole — I liked the crust.
ROCKY'S
714 Vermont St.
10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Because it's behind Massachusetts St., Rocky's is a little more out of the way from the bar scene than other eateries we tried. Rick's Place is about the closest bar. The atmosphere, however, might be worth the walk.
With plenty of places to sit, Rocky's offers a little more of the bar atmosphere with dance music, Golden Tee and three domestic beers on tap for those who haven't had enough yet.
The Steak Bomb is grilled steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, American cheese and Genoa salami on soft bread.
Taste: 2.8
Value: $5.50 for a six-inch sandwich
Comments:
Erinn — Contrary to the TV commercials, it's not just the beautiful people who eat here. Although the sandwich wasn't that great, the workers were friendly and the menu selection is large enough to include almost everything from egg salad sandwiches to barbecued chicken kabobs.
Meghan — Guys working were really nice. Not the type to give you hell for being in the restaurant in an altered state
Nicole — Not for the onion/mushroom hater, like me. You would have to be intoxicated to eat this.
Edited by Brandy Straw
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