U---CIN.G IT UP

by Janice Fun'£_ assistant

managing editor

There aren't many places that can offer you three reasons to live.

Luckily for those who live on the Main Line, Juice & Java, located in Rosemont, is • one place that does.

But then again, you can also find "Hoochie Coochie" and "Blue Mama," along with a number of other fruit drinks in addition to the popular "Three Reasons to Live" at Juice & Java.

Opened two years ago by Steve Greger and Andrew Ranley, Juice & Java is an exercise in good business sense, understanding an area and its people and more than a little bit of improvisation.

It was their affinity for the Main Line that led Villanova graduates Greger and Ranley to choose the area as the location for their store. "It's a great area," says Greger. 'There are a lot of college people. There are a lot of high school people."

It is those younger customers who make up the weekend and night clientele at Juice & Java. Weekday mornings, commuters fill the store.

But which drinks are finding their way into the parched throats of customers most often?

According to Greger, the most popular drinks are the fruit drinks, or "Coolies." Unsuspecting cranberries, raspberries, blueberries and bananas are whipped without abandon into the "Merion Berry," the store's most popular fresh fruit drink. Customers who need to warm up can try "MocoLoco," regular hot chocolate corrupted by espresso, chocolate syrup and whipped cream.

Because of the number of colleges in the area, Juice &

Java has expanded their business to deliveries. With a full menu of salads and sandwiches in addition to their drinks and coffees, the store is sure to appeal to students looking for a break from their usual take-out. Many of the sandwiches and other menu items are health-conscious, especially the wraps, according to Greger.

Juice & Java is only delivering to Villanova University at this time, but soon they plan to increase their delivery routes to include other schools. According to Greger, there has been a good response to delivering; on this, only their second night of delivering, there have been six orders in only one hour.

Although the delivery service is certainly convenient, it is worth the time to visit Juice & Java. The store opens early enough for morning coffee, but stays open late enough for late-night study breaks. The owners' affection for their Main Line customers is evident in the store. Bright artwork by the students of Agnes Irwin School adorns the walls. Contests have been held to name new drinks, further involving the community.

Juice and Java, located on Lancaster Ave.

There are other coffee and juice bars on Lancaster Avenue, and there are other places to find a sandwich or a salad. But there is not another place to find the feeling of community and fun like at Juice & Java.

JUICE & JAVA FEATURES

• Open poetry readings every first Monday, and feature and open readings every third Monday, 7:30 p.m. Call 610-328POETfor more info.

• Special deal for group orders. Order 6 sandwiches and the next sandwich is on the house. Call at least 20 minutes in advance.

Borders Bookstore, is a one-of-a-kind place, filled with artwork from a nearby school and fruity smells from their unique juice drinks. The cafe-style restaurant is beginning to deliver to Villanova, and hopes to expand their delivery to other areas soon. They offer a wide selection of juice drinks, lattes and espressos, and they also sell sandwiches, salads and large, soft cookies to compliment their drinks. i-~r:" : t··,:

• J&J will provide fresh, hot coffee, assorted baked goods and juice for group functions. They deliver, set it up and clean it up.

• Hours: Mon.-Thurs.7 a.m. -10 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. - Midnight Saturday 9 a.m. - Midnight Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.