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WEDNESDAY,NOVEMBER16, 2011
www.ufvcascade.ca
Dine and Dash: Finnegan's Pub and Grill the one set of doors that lead to Finnegan's-as opposed to the other doors that lead to Phoenix Lounge-was some surprisingly good food at surprisingly affordable prices. It was a Thursday that I stepped across the threshold, and even AMYVANVEEN though the threshold offered some THE CASCADE added difficulties-namely power tool cords, a ladder, and a lingerThere are some days on cam- ing smell of fresh paint-what pus when lunch seems. like the greeted me inside was a rather most monumental decision in the nice surprise. TVs bedeck every world. Sodexo just never seems available wall, which can be both like a good idea and AfterMath a hindrance to actual conversation has a certain, well, post-apoca- and a nice distraction in the face lyptic ambiguity to some of their of awkward company. The atmodishes, but the clincher is parking. sphere is tangibly intimate with compared to AfterMath or Sodexo, Who wants to leave campus when low-lighting and dark colours, but they may seem like a pricey little trip across the street. However, the they've already scored a good spot the tall chairs still keep it pub-like quality of the food far outranks in the permit lot? Or who wants to without going too intimate. There's anything on-campus eateries can ditch a stall they've already paid a plethora of seating on a weekday six hours for? That's a lot of good afternoon, and even though they provide. Since I didn't feel like going over $15 for steak or another luck and money to go throwing at have tall chairs, they were surpristhe wind, so it seems the only other ingly comfortable - unlike the bar dinner-like entree for lunch, I went for the special of the day. Since it option within sight is Finnegan's. stools at another table. Finnegan's is located just behind The service was prompt and was Thursday, the house burger the Abbotsford Entertainment and friendly without being invasive, was on for $6.99. Though this price Sports Centre and has an air of dis- which makes a meal suddenly .did catch my eye, I wasn't yet aware of the extra fees required to tinction - and thus the presumed that much better. The only downnecessity of deep pockets. What fall that I could see was the prices. make it a real burger - bacon for I discovered on the other side of They're not exorbitant, but when $2 and cheddar for $1.50? Interestingly the smoked cheddar was $2. 33780 King Road Abbotsford, BC 604.859.2220 wwwjinneganspub.ca Hours: Monday - Saturday: opens at 11:30 a.m.; Sunday: opensat 11 a.m.
TheCascadeCookbook RyanPetersen's Simple Congee
Fifty cent smoking fee? I guess so. grease. It was a pleasant surprise, Mushrooms, too, cost extra if eat- to say the least, but it's difficult to ing fungus is a preference of the get past so many pricey add-ons patron. Either way, though, the that make a burger better. burger was reasonable and-boIt seems, then, that the best way nus-delightful. Most pub burg- to eat at Finnegan's, as a student, is ers are greasy mounds of fat and to order from their specials menu. calories designed to soak up the With a different special each day of pitcher of beer most patrons or- . the week, it is fairly easy not to get der with it. Finnegan's, however, stuck in a nearly-on-campus lunch appeals to a slightly more sophis- rut. Or you can give; up a parking ticated demographic and knows space and venture beyond King the importance of quality food. Road for something else to satisfy The burger wasn't fatty. The bun those awkward stomach grumwasn't dry. The fries didn't require blings that seem to only happen at five napkins to soak up any excess the quietest moments in class.
Drinko'theweek: Beach Cruiser
Ryan is a third year UFV student currently working towardshis BA in InternationalRelations.He a current Student Union Boardmemberand works at Baker House, the UFV on campus residencein Abbotsford. In his off time Ryan likes to read,spend time with his friends and cook.He is always up for trying new types offood or learninghow to cookthem.
"I came across this recipe when I was feeling ill and needed something tasty that my stomach would keep down. It can be dressed up or down as each person sees fit."
Ingredients:
1 cup rice 1 tsp salt 8 cups water Garnish: Green onions, ginger, garlic Crushed peanuts Soft boiled egg Soy sauce Chili sauce Chicken stock Directions:
Place the rice, salt and water in a pot and bring to a boil (you can also do half water half chicken stock for added flavour). Once at a boil, cover with a lid and let it simmer for an hour and a half or until it resembles a smooth porridge. Serve in individual bowls and garnish as you like. It's totally up to each person on how they wish to garnish this dish. My favourite way is with a soft boiled egg, minced green onion with a swirl of soy and chili sauce on·top. Enjoy! Estimated cost:
$5
A plain and simple cocktailthat is neither too sweet nor too strong. 1.25 oz spiced rum 4 oz pineapple juice 3 oz cranberry juice Shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge. *Add 1 oz of soda water to make your cocktail a little bubbly Ideal for: A casual evening Bad for: A unique taste Cascade grade: B+
