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Meredith Herald February 18,1998 8 Campus Extras Rich man, poor man find feasts at Raleigh restaurants Tory Hoke F«alures Edlor With the expenses of Valentine’s Day vanishing from memory and the Spring Fonna] lo(Hning on the horizon, perhaps now is the lime to develop new plans for a dinner out. Fonunately, Raleigh accomo dates both ends of the budget spectnim with Red Hot and Blue and The Angus Bam. Both pro vide exceptionally good service and food to please a variety of tastes, from vegan to vegetarian to country-fried. Red Hot and Blue, of 6615 Falls of the Neuse Road in Raleigh and 115 Elliot Road in Chapel Hill, has a too blue to be true atmosphere, with Diddley, Guy and King on the wall and blues playing at an ideal volume, to compliment the Memphis- style barbecue backbone of the award-winning menu—not to be confused with North Carolina or Texailcana barbecue, which are both worthy competitors but not to be found here. If barbecue is not your style, however tasty and tender it may be here, the pulled pig, pulled chicken, and grilled chicken are all excellent, and the grilled chicken salad surprisingly satis fying with rich and tangy light ranch dressing. The sides suit the entrees: the French fries are crisp, tender, and always hot, and the potato salad may be the best out there, with plump, firm chunks of red potato glued together with thick, savory dressing with a mild bacon tang. I highly recommend the peanut butter pie, which is so rich and creamy on its crumbled choco late cookie crust you can’t stand to see it end. You can set your watch by Red Hot and Blue’s prompt and friendly service, who greet you immediately and keep your glass filled and your gut happy. A din ner for two at Red Hot and Blue from appetizer to coffee costs about $25. The Angus Bam, of 9401 Glenwood Ave, is a little more upscale in its prices as well as its presentation. The look is rustic, with rough-hewn exposed beams, quilts thrown over booth dividers, barrels of free apples, and no signs other than a cow and a bull on the doors to its restrooms, but the complimenta ry valet parking, hardwood floors, sumptuous lounge, and the fact that its huge “Beefeaters Haven” complex dominates its part of Hwy 70 indicate this is not a Grapes q£ Wrath Eatery. The Angus Bara has its own vintage (a bottle stands on every table) and its own grindery (take- home bags of Angus beans are available for purchase), and wailing diners are treated to an extended fruit, cheese, and cracker bar. The smoking areas are well-ventilated for the plea sure of non-smokers- The service is also fast, intelli gent and friendly, but entrusted with the greater responsibilities of provicUng the gourmet cracker and cheese appetizer, fresh- ground pef^r, dressings by the dish, and the litany of special evening ofTerings. The steaks are, of course, beyond reproach, and the vegetarian platter is unexpectedly good with the diner’s choice of tender, lightly seasoned vegetables. The coffee is spectacular. Reservations are available any night but Saturday, and (he wait a walk-in diner may expect varies from none at all to an hour and a half. Dress is casual, but limou sines are not uncommon. Patrons are encouraged to take an ^ple “for good luck.” A dinner for two at The Angus Bam from appetiz er to coffee (without wine) costs about $75. T SESSION FREE FOR NEW CLIENTS •.Air Conditioning & Fans • Private Rooms • AM'FM Cassette Plavere i.OVVKST RATKS AROUND” ►Certified Technicians • Bulbs Replaced Regularly ' Friendly. Professional Staff ’ Plenty of Parking Tan at the BEST SALON in TOWN 233-6799 9 Buck Jones Rd. (Intersection betweeo Western Blvd. & Hillsborough St) 20% OFF anv tanning products rUN-N'-SJU^F OnaCQutmn per custoinep.\lay notDe used with any oihei* Dtlei*s. 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CLoUt^e (Zhait the '^€»nens ^oUifts ^oAlitian Monday, March 2,1998 10:00 a.m. Jones Auditorium Reception to follow in the Johnson Hall Rotunda 'C CO Sponsored by Campus Activities Board ^ As a part of the Women's History Month Celebration^
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