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SAVE IN SLO
from SLO Living 2020
by Mustang News
WRITTEN BY Presley Allen
ARE YOU GROWING TIRED OF CAMPUS FOOD but don’t exactly have the money to grab a bite to eat downtown? Well, with a little bit of investigating, cheap desserts, drinks, and dining are not hard to find.
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With the stress of quarter system, us Cal Poly students could use a sweet saving every now and then. Luckily, Mon Ami Crepe Bar, located downtown on Court Street, offers an array of dessert crepes. From nutella and banana, to berry and chantelle cream, Mon Ami Crepe Bar has a plethora of dessert crepes destined to satisfy your sweet tooth. However, if your pallet is more on the savory side, the crepe bar offers a wide variety of breakfast crepes with bacon, ham, cheese and eggs. To complement the crepe of your choice, Mon Ami Crepe Bar also sells specialty coffees and smoothies. Why should all of these delectable dishes apply to Cal Poly students? Because, if a student ID is shown, you can acquire a student discount. Wednesdays through Sundays, students will receive ten percent off their order. On Mondays, students are offered up to twenty percent off. Although Mon Ami Crepe Bar may offer discounts on coffee, there is a place in SLO that gives away free coffee; music to a college students ears. Located on campus off of Foothill Blvd, Front Porch offers students tea, americanos, and espresso all for the price of nothing. Front Porch is a volunteer-run coffee shop that gives students a cozy place to chat, study, and enjoy their free lattes. Let’s face it,
paying approximately $5 every morning for your almond milk latte puts quite a dent in your bank account. So, with Front Porch’s prime location and willingness to offer any individual who walks through the door free coffee, they provide a more sustainable alternative. corner of High Street, is a landmarked sandwich shop that offers the grooviest discount around. When asked at 4:08 PM if I wanted to wait 12 minutes to purchase my sandwich, I became thoroughly confused and declined the offer. However, as I was just finishing my turkey and provolone on sourdough, all of the workers in the shop counted down from 10 and yelled “Happy 420,” excitedly. People began piling in the restaurant to receive what they call, “The 420 special.” Between the hours of 4:20-5:30 PM high street deli offers sandwiches for $6.99 rather than the typical close to $10. Once you try High Street Deli, chances are you will become hooked. So, be sure to head over when the clock strikes 4:20 every now and then.
Finding good deals may take a bit of sleuthing, but it is not impossible. Mon Ami, Front Porch, and High Street are just a few of the gems in the rainbow of bargains. So, do your research and be your own discounting detective.
A place known mainly by locals has the freshest sandwiches around. High Street Deli and Market, located on the
A DIFFICULT BUT DELICIOUS CHALLENGE
THIS WEEKEND I DECIDED TO TAKE ON THE INFAMOUS TRI-TIP CHALLENGE. For those unfamiliar with this arduous adventure, the Tri-tip challenge involves hiking the three famous peaks in SLO county: Bishop’s Peak, Madonna Mountain, and the “P.” After completing all three hikes, in order to fully complete the task, one must head down to Firestone Grill and devour a triumphant tri-tip sandwich. Although this challenge may pose as a glorified workout, I thought it might be a good way to get outdoors and put my hiking abilities to the test.
I decided it would be strategic to begin a Bishop’s Peak, the greater of three evils. Standing at 1,546 feet and having a trail of approximately 3 miles,
SLO LIVING 2020 14 this hike was definitely the tough one of the bunch. Although it was the most strenuous, I would rate it moderate difficulty. The vertical nature of the trail presented a pretty hefty leg day. However, the scenic, panoramic view of SLO county from the very top was worth it.
Next, I took on Madonna Mountain loop. Although the hike was approximately a mile longer and quite rockier than Bishop’s Peak, the incline was
not as slanted, causing the hike to feel easier than Bishop’s Peak. However, about halfway through, I began to lose stamina. Bishop’s Peak was playing devil’s advocate with me, but I ignored my burning calves and strutted my way to the top of the mountain. When it came to the short,
DELICIOUS CHALLENGE
WRITTEN BY Presley Allen
TOP OF BISHOP'S PEAK TAKEN BY MUSTANG NEWS REPORTER Presley Allen
but sweet “P” hike, my aching feet said no, but my heart said yes. Just finishing Madonna Mountain wasn’t about to break my spirit. In a bit of a tired, sandwich-craving daze, I made my way up to the top of the “P.” After a long five hours, I finally could say I completed three hikes on three separate mountains in one day. But it wasn’t over yet.
Feeling pridefully exhausted, I marched my way into Firestone Grill to claim my tasty trophy. As I devoured my tri-tip sandwich, I realized victory never tasted so good.
Altogether, according to the health app on my iPhone, I had walked almost ten miles. Walking this much in one day may seem outrageous, but it’s simply the essence of the challenge. I want to say this task was a piece of cake, but in all honesty, it took quite a bit of stamina to get through it. However, that is why it is deemed a challenge. It is not supposed to be easy, so if you are going to try it, take the proper precautions.
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15 Always check the forecast. Be sure to go on a sunny day to fully admire the beauty of SLO county from great heights. Bring a hypeman or hypewoman. You are going to get very tired and maybe want to give up. Having a personal cheerleader to encourage you through each hike will help you get through the challenge confidently. Lastly, bring plenty of snacks. But, be sure to save room for that tri-tip sandwich.
