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Entertainment Page 2 ITic Blue Banner - Sening the University of North Carolina at Asheville sinee 1982 October 27, 2005 Review Review Salsa’s offers nice balance of flavors and cultures By Abby Kent Salsa's, a downtown Asheville lesiaurant l(Kaled on the corner of Biltmore Avenue .and Patton Avenue, intrigues customers with its colorful Mexican-Caribbean fusion cuisine. The restaurant’s casually chic atmosphere, combined with a nutritious and unique menu, makes Salsa's a downtown hot spot. "It is traditional Mexican-style food, made Asheville-style f(K)d," said 'I'ori Bush, junior student. The menu at Salsa’s combines the original flavors of f(K)ds like tofu, sweet potato, eggplant and pumpkin with traditional Latin American dishes. All of the foods on the menu are made with fresh organic ingredients, and a majori ty ol the dishes can be prepared vegetarian. Customers are able to choo.se from ;in assortment of salsas, que- sadillas, paquetez, enchiladas, empanadas, fajitas, tacos and appetizers. A dinner or lunch plate costs jibout $8 to ,$9, while appetizers ;uid salsa dishes are around .$4 to tb a plate. .Salsa’s offers seven unique types of salsa for customers choose from. Offerings include the fire-roasted tomato and pump kin seed salsa, and the red pepper corn-cumin salsa, both of which are served with root and corn chips. As appetizers, or pritneros. Salsa's offers a hearty nacho plate with your choice of organic chick en or vegetables, anafre beans. Chebie Thompson - Staff Photographer The Caribbean-Mexican hybrid style of food and services gives Salsa’s a unique atmostphere. Students and locals alike are drawn to the bright colors and friendly service offered by the downtown restaurant. cortija chee.se, lime-sour cream, your choice of two types of salsa and jack and cheddar cheeses, all over corn and root chips. Also, maduro, fried ripe plantains with an av(x;ado-herb salsa, is among the other appetizer selections. All of the main entrees at Salsa’s include large portions of food and are served with rice, beans, fresh plantains and salsa. Paquetez are grilled tortilla packets that are made with vari ous meats, vegetables, cheeses and sour cream. The organic tofu paquetez is served with tofu in ginger juice, roasted garlic, spinach, cortija cheese, wild mushrooms and curry sauce. Another option is the grill seared steak paquetez that is served with grilled steak, roasted peppers, gin ger carrots, goat cheese, and habanero chutney. 6i It s traditional Mexican-style food made Asheville-style food. I'oRi Bush Junior Student Salsa’s quesadillas and enchi ladas include a variety of different cheeses, vegetables and sauces. The wild mushroom quesadilla contains com, mushrooms, beets, roasted butternut squash, spinach and pimento sazon. The slow- roasted organic pork quesadilla contains organic pork, tomatillo- jalapeno chutney, chipotle toma toes and cilantro. One unique enchilada dish is the ginger-carrot enchilada that is pre pared with fresh avocado, carrots. Fast-growing & globally connectod technologios are changing the way humans see themselves & the world around them in the 21st century. This series features interactive sessions, speakers, films & discussions on many different perspectives of how culture & even our perceptions of reality may be changing as we move into the new millennium. Mo^t events are free unless otherwise noted Tues.Oct 18 f "Ti Ihf worlds of computer based deugn 4 psychology: Or. PaiiKk S. foo, Assisunt Professof of Psychology, What it Virtual Reality? & how it is changing our perceptions & culture? , Hear it from the campus guru of VR! 1 /:^i) 1:30 pm, 224 Highsmith University Union a PREE Oct 13 & 18/Oct 21 & 22 from the world0/him What the "Bleep” Do We Know? Mind blowing, part documentary, part elaborate visual effects & animation movie that reveals the '■nterlam vrorld of the quantum field hidden behind what we consider to be our'normal" waking reality An underground hit' Don't miss it Oct 13 & 18,2:30-4-30 pm Ocl 21 4 22,4,30-6:30 pm AllshowingsOUKarpenHall • FREE Short diKussion follows screenings. Fri.Oct 28 from the worlds of technical photography, human health 4 wellness: Dr. Masuru Emoto-The Mystery of Messages in Water Multimedia presentation with Japanese acupuncturist/photographer Emoto. He will speak on his mind- bending work with water crystals (seeninWhatthe "Bleep" Do We Know?) • 6 pm book signing, 7 pm lecture, Lipinsky Auditonum, VERY limited seating! • $5 UNCA students only, Highsmith Union Box Office (828.232.5000). ONE per student w/ I.D. in person only, OneCard, cash or check • $30 General public/UNCA faculty/staff/NCCCR/alumni & all others only atwww.etix.com Tues, Nov 15 From the world of philosophy S the seme of self: Questions Concerning Technology: Dewey vs. Heidegger Series wrap-up with Dr. Brian Butler & Dr. Duane Davis, Associate ProfessoR of Philosophy. A lively dialogue focusing on two basic schools of thought about the nature of reality & how changing global technologies may be altering our future thinking. 12:20-1:30 pm, 224 Highsmith University Union • FREE SI mOne, digitally constructed, computer-genetated... dangerous. Wag the Dog • The President is caught in sex scandals two weeks before election day. 'Mr. Fix-it”decides they need a war to distract public attention & calls on Hollywood's top producer to create Just that. Political satire. Related Selected Film List All films available for private viewing use in Ramsey Library Media Center Ihurs, Oct 20 fwm the writer 4 environmentalist's M ' r Series Keynote Speech & Reception with Barry Lopez In the highly lechnologital 21st century, is out natural world on the road to heaven or toad to hell? 'Ijtional Book Award winning author 4 arguably the nation's premier nature writer, topez speaks on his keen interest in 4 observatiom on the clash of our green planet, its inhabitants 4 growing global technologies. 12:15-1:30 pm. Lipmsky Auditonum • FREE w.r UNCA ID, all others $8 at the door only Reception/iefieshments t- ' 'w Meet the author 4 discuss ideas' Thurs/Fri, Nov 3/4 from the word of him: Existenz A designer of a virtual reality game is hunted by an assassin intent on killing her 4 destroying her creation. Real or imagined?! Cutting edge scFfi thriller. Nov 3, Noon-2:30pm Nov 4.4-6 pm. All showings in 012 KH» FREE Short discussion follows screenings. Brazil • Daydreaming bureaucrat becomes involved with underground super hero 4 beautiful mysterious woman. He becomes tragic victim of his own romantic illusions. What the "Bleep” Do We Know? • Divorced photographer finds herself in Alice-in-Wonderland experience when daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel. Guided by leading scientists 4 mystics, she finds that if reality Itself is not questionable, her notion of it certainly is. Everything is alive—or Is it? Reality is changed by every thought—or is it? Existenz • Designer of virtual reality game is hunted by assassin intent on killing her 4 destroying her creation. Real or imagined?! Zelig • Spoof of documentary films, stats Woody Allen as the famous Zelig,'Chameleon Man”of'20s, whose pertonality was so vague he assumed characteristics of whomever he came into contact with. Simulates look of old newsreel, complete with stentorian narration! Thurs.Nov 10 from the world of broadcast 4 print media. Media 4 Perception: Then, Now 4 Tomorrow • Panel Discussion 4 Q 4 A with Cleve Mathews, first news director of National Public Radio 4 long-time New fori times reporter Daws Miller, Asheville- based professional wnter: 4 Michelle Boudin, local ABC-affiliate WLOS-TV reporter Moderated by Dr. Alan Hantz, chair, UNCA Department of Mass Communication • 12:20-1:30 pm, 221-222 Highsmith Union • FREE The Matrix • Do we need to tell you the story?! All three films in the series available. Rashamon • Set in Middle Ages, nature of truth 4 subjective reality are probed in series of flashbacks from four viewpoints presenting the case history of a man's murder 4 the rape of his wife by bandits. For more information: 828J51.6227. UNCAsheville Office of Cultural 4 Special Events, Barbara Halton-Subkis, director Visit www.unca.eclu/ culturalarts/shapingreality for a complete schedule of events. SlmOne « Critically acclaimed director has cast the perfect actress in his next film: beautiful, talented, virtually perfect in every way,.. Sponsors: UNCA Office of Cultural 4 Special Events, University Programs, Department of Mass Communication butternut squash, organic tofu, a green tomatillo curry sauce and melted jack and cheddar cheeses. Empanadas are a Mexican-style turnover with a crispy golden tor tilla. One option is the roast pumpkin empanada with cilantro, beets, curry sauce, organic tofu, half of an avocado and chipotle tomatoes. Salsa’s menu also offers several unique types of Southwestern- style fajitas. The pan-fried tilapia fajita is served with fried fresh tilapia (a freshwater fish native to Africa), apple chutney, Yukon potatoes, passion fruit curry, spinach and wild mushrooms, wrapped in a com and flower tor tilla. Another fajita dish is the chile-rubbed steak fajita that is prepared with avocado, cilantro, garlic, onion, saffron pimento mojo (a type of Caribbean hot sauce) and cortija cheese. The tacos at Salsa’s are South Texas style in a soft taco shell topped with spicy chile sauce. Customers can choose from fish, pork, chicken, mushrooms and eggplant, or steak tacos that are prepared with jack and cheddar cheese, cilantro, seared steak and fresh avocado. “I like their food, but it is a lot more elaborate than it needs to be,” said James Anderson, sopho more student. “There are way too many flavors in one dish. It is hit or miss.” In addition to their creative Mexican-Caribbean cuisine. Salsa’s also has a full bar that offers traditional Latin American drinks. The drink menu includes several kinds of margaritas and mixed drinks, imported beers and red and white wines from Spanish speaking countries. Salsa’s environment provides a cheery and lively dining area for customers. The restaurant is accented with bouquets of fresh wildflowers and colorful paint ings which complement the multi colored walls. The interior colors of Salsa’s seem to be based on the naturally vibrant red, green and yellow colors of salsa. “I think the ambiance of Salsa’s is very vibrant,” Bush said. “The bright colors that they use on the walls are traditional to Latin America.” The authentic Latin American music and the interior design of the restaurant allow customers to enjoy both the ethnicity of the food and the environment within the downtown Asheville setting. 51 Grill’s famous sandwich is called the Phat 51 Philly. It comes with One pound sirloin on a hoagie with one pound of french fries. The Blue Banner appologizes for the incorrect information on the 51 Grill story last week. On or around your birthday, within a week of your birthday, if you can eat the entire sandwhich, it’s on the house. Open at 11 a.m. for lunch, dinner & all night. 51 Grill closes around 5 or 6 a.m. 'Ik. ^ WomwK) ‘Stay’ fails to entice Irev festi moviegoers Misguidedfib, comes up short i, all departmenb By Jessica Chale Staff Writer Ninety-nine minutes seems a loi longer than normal while watchinj “Stay,” directed by Marc Forster (“Monster’s Ball) and written David Benioff (“Troy”). Confusing scenes, a disoriented plot and a recycled theme set the stage for a long drawn-out movie. Presented as a psychological thriller and touted as the world between the living and the dead, it’s not a matter of if someone dying, but rather who. The first scene of the movie shows Henry Letham (Ryaa Gosling) walking away from a fiery car crash. Throughout the movie, it’s easy to realize that this scene is important, but it’s hard put the pieces together. Henry’s interaction with the other major player in the movie, Sam Foster (Ewan McGregot), perplexes the viewer. Sam, a psychiatrist, takes Hemj] on as a patient left by one ofhisj colleagues. They banter back and forth as Henry, a disheveled char acter, chain-smokes and puzzlesl Sam. The camera angles are strangel and background noise plagues tht entire movie. In one particular set up scene, Sam and Henry, thougil speaking to each other from oppo| site ends of a room, are shown close-ups facing in the same direc tion. Henry tells Sam his plans commit suicide. Sam picks up thcl phone to call for help, but Hem}' discourages him by saying that in's plan will not come to light until Saturday at midnight. The audience begins to see that Sam and Henry are more than mere patient and doctor, as Sam sees flashes of Henry’s life in his mind. Sam’s girlfriend, Lila (Naomi "Watts), has wrists scarred from her attempt at suicide. She tells Sam that Henry needs his help, and: Henry chose Sam for a reason, Sam and Henry’s interactions are- presented as a series of fragmented scenes, and not a coherent mes sage. Same embarks on a mission to: find the missing Henry. As the date for Henry’s planned suicide: approaches, Sam realizes that his own reality is disintegrating. The same things start happening to Sam over and over again, scenes are repeating themselves and Henry and the audience can’t fig' ure out what is happening to him. McGregor acts well, showing a disoriented character that is inter ested in saving his patient. The audience feels a connection with his character, and even though his character is confused, he is likable- Ryan Gosling doesn’t allow the audience to have the same connec tion with his character, Henry. This has a lot to do with the way the character is written, because Henry appears in different aspects of- Sam’s life, instead of the other way around. Watts does an excellent job of playing a formerly suicidal artist whom Sam wants to marry. She | provides some realism in a world that at first appears real, hut disim tegrates into a false reality. The disappointment in this movie arises because it is a recy cled theme. People are not who they appear to be, much “Muholland Drive,” another fd® Watts performs in. Several times in the movie h appears as though things are wrap ping up for the end, but they really are not. Overall, the approach is novel and some scenes are almost pointless. The film comes together in the end, but if you know the en® ing ahead of time there would be no point in seeing it. 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