The Hoya Guide: April 13, 2012 by The Hoya

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BRING YOUR APPETITE

From classic burgers to vegan salads, Indian curries to chocolate sundaes, Georgetown is home to some of the most diverse and delicious food in the District. Whether your palate needs a boost or your wallet needs a break, the guide has got you covered with some of the best places to appease your inner foodie. Enjoy Georgetown classics like The Tombs, where many a Hoya has celebrated birthdays, conquered trivia and enjoyed their last 99 days on the Hilltop, and hidden gems like Unum, the perfect place for some more adventurous cuisine. We’ll send you off with the locations of some of the best places to satisfy a pizza ﬁx, to indulge in some welldeserved dessert or to grab a quick and cheap bite on the run.

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Next week in the guide, read Jeremy Tramer’s reasons why he hates the teen pregnancy classic, Juno. From the annoying Michael Cera as Paulie Bleeker to the irksome dialogue, it’s pretty overrated.

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So what happens when three college students on vacation in Croatia split a bottle of vino and are given the streets of Old Town Dubrovnik to trapise around in? They ﬁnd Jasmin Stavros at Club Revelin.

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Winter is Coming — HBO renewed “Game of Thrones” for a third season, which proves people surprisingly enjoy shows with violence, sex and beautiful actors. All That? — Amanda Bynes joined an infamous group of starlets when she was arrested for a DUI. Drake and Josh would not approve of this girl’s antics.

Losing Heat — The Hunger Games director Gary Ross will not be directing the sequel Catching Fire. We guess the odds just weren’t in his favor, after all.

Thank You for Being a Follower — Betty White, America’s grandma, has joined Twitter. We’re still waiting for her to follow us back @TheHoyaGuide.

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Davis Performing Arts Center 8 p.m. $10 with GOCard

Lohrfink Auditorium 8 p.m. $5

Shakespeare fans and neophytes alike will enjoy this new take on his classic play, a joint production by the Theater and Performance Studies program and Mask & Bauble. Exploring themes such as life, death, dreams and reality, “Macbeth” is sure to appeal to all sorts of audiences, no matter their interests.

Spring Sing is the annual charity concert presented by two of Georgetown’s a cappella groups, Superfood and the Saxatones. Celebrate everyone’s favorite season with some of the most interesting music of the year from these and other campus a cappella groups. All proceeds go to a local D.C. area charity. davis center

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ICC Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Free Based on the book by John le Carré, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a movie about Anglo-French espionage. Set in London in the 1970s and starring Colin Firth and Gary Oldman, who received an Oscar nomination for his role in the flick, this thrilling story explores the search for a Soviet double agent at the top of the British secret service.

Europhiles rejoice: EuroFest gives Georgetown students the chance to experience culture, food, music and dance from all over this diverse continent. Hosted by the Georgetown University European Club, there will be performances from many Georgetown groups. imdb.com

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Award-Winning Service: Truman Scholar Helps Along the Border

ALEXANDRA MA Special to The Hoya

Joanna Foote (SFS ’13) has many reasons to smile. A veteran volunteer at immigrant shelters around the country, she is Georgetown’s most recent winner of the Truman Scholarship, a highly competitive federal scholarship awarded to students with exceptional leadership and commitment to community service. After taking a leave of absence last semester to work with undocumented immigrants on the U.S.-Mexico border, the Culture and Politics major returned to Georgetown to continue her studies and pursue other opportunities related to her interest in immigration law and activism. What are you planning on doing with your scholarship? Ultimately, I want to do research, service and advocacy for immigrant communities, so I think I’ll use it to pay for graduate school in social anthropology, ethnography or public policy to equip myself better to do research. I definitely see myself working with immigrants in the foreseeable future.

was doing a lot of research … but it all started with loving that particular community.

What are the greatest challenges of volunteering? Last fall I was at the U.S.-Mexico border working with people who were deported from the United States, either internally or crossing the border. There were many times when the suffering was overwhelming: waking up to chaWhat inspired you to be a volunteer? os and to people who had split from I would say a mix of both Georgetown their families, had no money, didn’t and situations back home. I had a lot of know where they were going. … There friends who were from immigrant fam- was a lot of desperation. Hearing about ilies and I worked with refugees in high people dealing with the problems of school. Howthe world was ever, the big very difficult moment for for me emome was the tionally. The summer afmost chalter freshman lenging thing year when I is to choose worked with hope and joy Chirilagua, over everyan immigrant thing. My community faith played a in Alexandria, huge part — I Va., as part of don’t think Georgetown’s I could have — Joanna Foote (SFS ‘13) Intervarsity done it if I Christian Feldidn’t believe lowship program. I [became engaged that there was a God who was more with] the community, taking part in powerful than the desperation that kids’ summer programs, attending wed- was happening. dings and baby showers. Since then, I’ve returned to that community almost ev- What has been your greatest satisfacery week, and from there I’ve expanded tion? I love the immigrants that I work my work. I started doing research at the Institution for the Study of Interna- with, and hearing them share their tional Migration for [Chirilagua’s] un- stories is my greatest joy. I just sit down documented migrant children project. and talk to anybody around. I tutor I started interviewing people. Things in the Kalmanowitz Day-Laborer Exstarted building up, and suddenly I change Program, and seeing people’s

“I was living in an environment full of intense poverty, and coming back there are a lot of things that I used to enjoy that are hard to deal with now.”

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HELPING HANDS Truman Scholar Winner Joanna Foote (SFS ’13) plans to continue research with migrant communities. hope and resilience, and being in solidarity with them gives me incredible joy. Working at the border wasn’t all about the depression taking place; it was about being able to joke and laugh with people too. How have your perspectives changed since coming back to Georgetown? I was living in an environment full of intense poverty, and coming back there are a lot of things that I used to enjoy that are hard to deal with now. Certain activities, like going to basketball games, feel empty and disconnected. Another thing that has changed is just being grateful for what I have and to be truly present where I am. A lot of the time I just wanted to be back in Mexico, not Georgetown, but I’m adjusting. We easily go around with bubbles protecting us, and Mexico has burst my bubble. Things are more significant, deeper, sometimes overwhelming. There are movies that I can’t watch because they’re too close to the real-

ity that I experienced. Did you miss Georgetown in the same way when you were in Mexico? Obviously I missed my friends at Georgetown, but pretty much from the first week I knew that this was where I should be. When I’m back here it’s harder to focus on my calling and faith because there are so many distractions. I think I’ve accepted that I’ll never fully adjust to Georgetown, but I haven’t given up on adjusting — it’s just not my ultimate goal right now. If there were one thing you could say to Georgetown students, what would it be? To see how big the world is, and not to see community service either as an obligation or something to do to feel good about themselves. Humbly look out and see the pain and hope in the world and say, “[Community service] is something I want to be a part of.” It’s so much more rewarding.

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THUNDER BURGER

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Located in the heart of Georgetown, Thunder Burger is one of M Street’s best burger deals. Walk in and you’ll immediately notice the rustic-chic interior, animal hide chairs and the ample amounts of greenery. Brace yourself for an extensive beer listand a well-stocked bar, along with an assortment of appetizers, all at surprisingly reasonable costs. But the real proof of Thunder Burger’s quality is in the burger, which does nothing but promote a carnivorous lifestyle. The restaurant is well known for boar burgers, the salted buns are cooked perfectly to prevent any soggy sandwiches. The casual atmosphere, slightly cramped dining area and reasonable costs make Thunder Burger the ideal venue for a first date with low levels of awkwardness. Recommended Dish: Buffalo Stomp — bison burger wrapped in bacon, topped with gorgonzola cheese, grilled onions, tomato and remoulade. CHRIS BIEN/THE HOYA

THE TOMBS

PIZZERIA PARADISO

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This is a classic. Change up your style with a veggie or chicken burger, but the burgers at The Tombs are exactly what you expect: juicy, hearty and with all of the fixings — complimentary, when you ask for them. Dining at this Georgetown landmark can sometimes be more about the experience than anything else, but when it comes to the true all-American burger, the Tombs delivers just that.

burgers RUGBY CAFE

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In a warm and inviting setting, M Street’s Pizzeria Paradiso offers patrons bites of crisp and tender pizzas that are baked in a 650-degree woodburning oven. Traditionalists will enjoy the Pizza Margherita with tomato and mozzarella; the more adventurous palates should try the Pizza Genovese, which combines three Ps — potato, pesto and parmesan — into one pie. The quality and delicious bites at Pizzeria Paradiso serve as a reminder that pizza is not just food for those who have had a few too many beers.

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The service is mediocre, the atmosphere is cramped and the staff acts inebriated at all times, but the Angus burgers are fantastic. Rugby Cafe is a landmark for shoppers during the day and draws crowds during the night as a bar, but many forget that food is actually served here. And during the day, the chances of a hungry passerby gaining access to the cafe are significantly higher. Sensible with its prices, unlike its clothing, Rugby Cafe continues to put together juicy burgers with exceptional taste —if your server doesn’t forget your order.

IL CANALE

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Il Canale is special. It is one of only 60 pizzerias in the United States to be certified by as a maker of authentic Neapolitan pizza under the exacting standards of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. A genuine Neapolitan pizza must include sweet San Marzano tomatoes, bufala mozzarella and Italian “00” flour and must be baked in a wood-burning oven. Il Canale meets all of these requirements, transporting diners to Napoli with selections like the Pizza Capricciosa, with tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms and ham. Even if your stomach is craving pasta over pizza, you just might be lucky enough to snag one of the free slices by the door while waiting for your table. Recommended Dish: Prociutto e Melone — Sweet cantaloupe and prociutto di parma.

LEDO’S PIZZA

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Ledo’s Pizza, another Georgetown favorite, is by far the best cheap pizza in the area. Surpassing Tuscany in quality and Domino’s in unique offerings, Ledo’s justification of its square-shaped pizza is a good indicator of its deliciousness: “Square ‘cause pizza never cuts corners.” Offering pies with interesting ingredients such as barbeque sauce, chicken and bacon, Ledo’s will satisfy your pizza craving without breaking your bank. Small pizzas start around $9. Not only does Ledo’s have the flaky yet soft crust down pat, but their pizza sauce is delicious — vibrant tomato flavor that isn’t overwhelmed with too many spices. CHRIS BIEN/THE HOYA

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SWEETGREEN

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The brainchild of three Georgetown students, Sweetgreen is not only an eco-friendly haven, but it’s also a vegetarian’s best friend. Serving up local and organic ingredients, such as feta cheese from Mountain View Farms in Virginia and mint from Arc Greenhouse in New Jersey, this shop allows customers to pick from a list of pre-designed salads or to make their own creations. Vegetarians can choose between tofu and falafel, or forgo protein options in favor of more greens, crunch and cheese. With the combination of baked chickpea patties and vibrant lemon tahini dressing, the Chic P salad is just one reason for herbivores to embrace their leaf-eating habits.

ZENOBIA

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Tucked away on 31st Street, Zenobia Lounge is a spot worth seeking out. A multicultural bookstore, cafe and lounge all in one, Zenobia dishes up Middle Eastern culture. Those scanning the menu might be overwhelmed by the selections for carnivores, yet amidst the fatteh beef and chicken shawarma, Zenobia offers a plethora of vegetarian options. Start the meal off with saj, baked flatbread common in Arab countries, topped with choices such as cucumbers, tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto sauce. The crispy falafel combined with the creamy texture of hummus could convince anyone to start taking Arabic lessons just for an excuse to return.

DAS

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Georgetown has its share of ethnic restaurants, but Das offers something completely different. Formerly known as Zed’s, this Ethiopian restaurant is a favorite among politicians and visiting celebrities. The cuisine is known for its spiciness and its versatility for vegetarians, and one of the best bets on the menu is the vegetarian platter, with spiced lentils, collard greens, split peas and simmered cauliflower. Instead of silverware, diners eat with injera, bread made of teff flour. Just don’t fill up too much on it — once digested, it can actually expand in the stomach and leave overfed diners with a bellyache. Recommended Dish: Vegetarian Platter — Sampler of the vegetarian entrees.

NEYLA

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Although it specializes in Mediterranean cuisine, the restaurant does not simply serve Greek or Italian food. Rather, Neyla showcases the exotic through the flavors of the Lebanese, Ottoman Turks and Arab tribes. Because they afford the opportunity to sample a variety of flavors, hot and cold mezze are diners’ best options. Had your mother served up cauliflower this way, you might have eaten the vegetable long before trying Neyla’s dish of fried cauliflower with tahini dressing. Even carnivores will love the vegetable kibbeh, squash dumplings with mushrooms and walnuts, elevated to the nines with a drizzle of truffle oil.

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SNAP

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Bubble tea, crepes and salads — this is the odd collection of delicious food to be found at Snap, hidden on Thomas Jefferson Street next to Baked & Wired. With the recent closure of Crêpe Amour, Snap might just be the best place to get your crepe fix, whether you want savory, like the one with asiago and goat cheese, or a sweet Nutella-filled one. But what makes Snap really unique is that it is one of few places in Georgetown to serve up bubble tea — iced tea with a flavor shot and large, tapioca balls at the bottom. It’s not something everyone will enjoy, and the tapioca’s texture takes some getting used to, but if you give it a chance, you might become addicted.

Founded in 1889 in France, Paul has U.S. locations in only Florida and the District. Head to Wisconsin Avenue and enjoy an experience that’s uniquely European. In addition to more traditional breads and pastries, Paul has a wide array of salads, sandwiches and soups from soupe a l’oignon (to Americans, French onion soup) to tomato and mozzarella combos. The quiche is cheesy with an abundance of vegetables. Try a macaron, pronounced like the coconut cookie, but very different. They look like vibrant little sandwiches and come in a variety of flavors — the raspberry ones are two pink cookies with raspberry jam in between, the pistachio ones green with a nutty filling. These tasty, delicate creations are the highlight of any trip to Paul: Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, they’re like a quick trip to Paris in the middle of a busy week.

DOLCEZZA

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What makes gelato different from plain old ice cream? Besides the Italian name that is a lot more fun to say, DolceZZa’s sweet, artisanal treats have less fat and air than regular ice cream and are kept at a cooler temperature, creating richer, more flavorful concoctions. The available flavors change with each season, since only local, fresh ingredients are used. Right now, the store features flavors as diverse as clementine, Meyer Lemon Vodka and lime cilantro. Thankfully, you can get a scoop of a few different flavors in your cup, creating delicious flavor combinations to share with your friends. You can practically taste the loving care that went into making each flavor so uniquely delicious.

unique eats & cheap eats JETTIE’S

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Need to get away from campus, even for only a short 15 minutes? Take a study break and head over to Jettie’s, which is just on the other side of the Georgetown University Hospital on Foxhall Road. With amazing sandwiches, salads, soups and ice cream, Jetties is a cut above the rest in terms of low-cost meals. Although it’s a little farther from campus, Jetties is worth the walk. Not only are all the ingredients fresh and expertly cooked, but they are also combined in interesting ways to bring you deliciousness with every bite. Recommended Dishes: Surfside Sandwich, Nobadeer Sandwich, Tuckernuck Salad

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WINGOS

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With sauces ranging from mild to nuclear to suicidal, Wingo’s knows its wings. Just make sure you know how much heat you can handle before ordering. Although most students think of Wingo’s as a purely wings-focused establishment, its menu is actually quite extensive, but stick with what Wingo’s does best and avoid the fried cheesecake and other oddball items that are offered. With low prices, Wingo’s offers some crucial comforts for any standard college diet — wings, chicken tenders and fries. Recommended Dishes: 10 Wing Special, 3 Tender Special

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WISEY’S

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A Georgetown staple, Wisemiller’s Grocery & Deli has been feeding hungry Hoyas at low prices for years. Whether ordering from the branch on Wisconsin Avenue, or going with the standard establishment just outside the front gates, you’re guaranteed a good meal at low price. If you haven’t heard of the legendary Chicken Madness, you have to try one before you graduate. With one location steps away from campus and another one that delivers, offering both comfort sandwiches and healthier options, Wisey’s continues to uphold the standard of the best of cheap eats in Georgetown.

BEAN COUNTER

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Sick of the lines at the campus coffee shops? Swing by Bean Counter for your early morning fix. It’s on Wisconsin Avenue between CVS and Safeway, and brews fantastic coffees, especially when poured over ice. They also have an array of tasty paninis as well as made-to-order egg sandwiches. Two years ago, Sir David Beckham even paid a visit to the shop, as evidenced by some articles and clippings posted on the wall. Copy his tasty order by picking up an iced mocha and a chocolate muffin.

LA MADELEINE

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La Madeleine’s dark wood interior and cozy tables can make you forget that the place is a chain restaurant. They serve up their meals cafeteria style, but if you buckle down with a hot cup of bottomless café, you’ll feel very far away from Leo’s. You can even treat yourself to a frothy latte served in a big cup, and pair it with one of their mini pastries or a fresh croissant.

DEAN AND DELUCA

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Although the main draw of Dean and Deluca lies in their ritzy supermarket offerings, the attached coffee shop can give you a much-deserved pick-me-up after dropping so much cash on designer groceries. The sizes run small and the syrups are limited, but you can get decent latte or brewed cup from their outdoor cafe, especially when shopping on M Street. Pair your drink with a piece of biscotti and snag an outdoor table on the cobbled street for prime people watching.

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desserts KAFE LEOPOLD

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If you’re looking for a quiet corner to grab decadent desserts, head down Cady’s Alley to find Kafe Leopold, home to some of Georgetown’s best European desserts and pastries. With a sophisticated environment fit for dessert with friends or a relaxing afternoon study break, the pastries and desserts at Leopold’s are sinfully rich and moist. Each delicate morsel emerges from the kitchens with elegant plating and is often garnished with seasonal fruit and herbs. Some favorites include the fruity Apfelstrudel, an apple strudel with hot vanilla sauce; chocolaty Sacher Torte, dark chocolate cake layered with apricot preserves and chocolate glaze; and nutty Fraisier, an almond cake layered with pistachio mousse and fresh strawberries.

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BAKED & WIRED

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While Baked & Wired is often known as Georgetown Cupcake’s quirky competitor, this spunky bakery has bragging rights for much more than their cupcakes. The counter service is always cheery and employees are willing to make suggestions if you’re having trouble deciding from their smorgasbord of sweets, which includes cupcakes, cookies, bars, pies and more. Quite simply, the cupcakes are outstanding, with favorites like Chai Tea Latte, chai spiced cake with latte frosting; Pretty Bitchin’, a chocolate cake with crunchy peanut butter frosting; and the seasonal Menage a Trois, chocolate cake with cream cheese icing and raspberry jam. Non-cupcake favorites include the chewy snickerdoodle cookies, cherry berry pie and Bertha sandwichcookies made of soft oatmeal cookies filled with cream cheese frosting.

PIE SISTERS

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This cutesy pie shop is one of Georgetown’s newest sweet spots. Located a few doors down from Dixie on M Street, Pie Sisters could easily take over Georgetown’s dessert scene one slice of pie at a time. Three sisters are the chefs behind the charming pies produced on a daily basis. This small shop is perfect for some light reading over a slice or a carryout dessert for late-night snacking. They offer both mini individual pies, or “cuppies,” and full slices. If you’re more of a crust person, go for the individual, but if you love the fillings, a slice is the way to go. The cherry has a crumbly, buttery topping over slightly tart cherries. Others, like the apple caramel crunch or peach and raspberry cream, are also sure to please anyone with an appetite for perfect pieces of pie.

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TAJ OF INDIA

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Whether you’re a connoisseur of Indian cuisine or just trying something new, Taj of India is a great choice for an affordable meal, conveniently close to campus. Their samosas — savory pastries filled with meat or vegetables — will please any palate and the lamb vindaloo is an authentically spicy dish. But if you aren’t that adventurous, try the murgh makhani (a creamy chicken curry) or the saag paneer (creamed spinach with cubes of soft cheese), which come in a wider range of spice levels. And no matter which delicious curry you choose, the buttery and freshly baked naan bread is the perfect complement. Try a little bit of everything with a thali, or just order a few dishes to share with the table. Recommended Dish — Gulab jamun, deep-fried doughnut balls, drenched in rosewater and saffron sugar syrup.

BANGKOK JOE’S

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This place has dumplings to die for and the drunken noodles will leave your taste buds bursting with flavor. Located right on the waterfront, Bangkok Joe’s offers a great view for lunch and a convenient location near the theater for a dinner-and-movie scenario. The menu is a fusion of Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese flavors, so don’t expect an entirely authentic Thai meal. For a beverage, try the Thai iced tea or the ginger iced tea, a unique and not-too-sweet spin on the classic. And if the idea of sweet rice doesn’t scare you away, indulge in the fresh mango and sticky rice, a unique dessert with complex texture. CHRIS BIEN/THE HOYA

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CAFE DIVAN

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This is a real Turkish delight. From succulent meats to traditional desserts, you will end up finding something to suit your taste. The kebabs are marinated with earthy spices and arrive at your table sizzling. Even the simplest of items, like pita bread, comes hot from the oven and delightfully light and airy, pairing perfectly with the creamy hummus. The pida, a kind of Turkish pizza, is another great choice, with a thin crust piled with fresh tomato and toppings. The mixed mezze platter offers a variety of dishes that allow you to sample a range of Turkish food you won’t find at most Mediterranean restaurants. And don’t forget to try the delicious sweets — the baklava is divine. Cafe Divan also has a carry-out menu and offers delivery if you don’t have time for a sit down meal.

UNUM

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While Unum is a bit pricier than the others on this list, this new restaurant is definitely worth a visit for a special dinner. The atmosphere is upscale and modern with a trendy feel, and the service is impeccable. With creative dishes and generous portions, Unum also serves up a variety of American and fusion dishes. Their pasta dishes are delectable, especially the boneless short rib pasta and rosemary gnocchi with truffle butter. The braised, Indian-spiced lamb shank is huge and covered in a deeply flavorful marinade. Their side dishes like the mushroom truffle mac ‘n’ cheese are equally tasty. The menu is surprisingly versatile, making Unum a great choice for whatever you might be in the mood for. STEVEN PICCIONE/THE HOYA

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An Underground Tradition

Toasting 50 Years of a Georgetown Institution BETHANY IMONDI Hoya Staff Writer

very Tuesday after 10 p.m., The Tombs becomes a battleground. During these late hours, the kitchen no longer serves its full menu, and the bar stays busy filling pitchers of beer. It’s Trivia Night at The Tombs. However popular it may be, especially with university seniors, this Tuesday night trivia competition only scratches the surface of the tradition that this basement eatery has built on the Hilltop. “For 50 years, The Tombs has been a bar, a restaurant, a study hall, a dance club, a hangout,” Dan Harding, general manager of The Tombs and 1789 Restaurant, said. “It's anything that its customers want it to be.” First opened on 36th and Prospect Streets in 1962, The Tombs was founded by Georgetown alum Richard McCooey (C ’52). Inspired by T.S. Eliot’s poem “Bustopher Jones: The Cat About Town,” McCooey chose the restaurant’s name based on the line: “If he looks full of gloom then he's lunched at the Tomb / On cabbage, rice pudding and mutton.” But while Bustopher Jones might have experienced melancholy during his dining experience at that tomb, The Tombs in Georgetown has been pleasing crowds of customers since its opening 50 years ago.

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BEHIND THE BAR Dan Harding manages The Tombs and 1789 Restaurant.

Located not far from the front gates, The Tombs remains a popular hangout for students longing for a break from the dining hall. But Harding said that the restaurant’s patronage is not limited to students. “Our regulars range from university maintenance employees enjoying daily specials at the bar, to Holy Trinity girls coming in for afternoon milkshakes, to GU seniors bonding over study snacks, to 1789 waiters unwinding with postshift beers. The diversity of people that we welcome through our door continually amazes me,” Harding said. Since becoming part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group in 1985, The Tombs has found a new place within a group of other restaurants, including 1789, which occupies the floor above The Tombs. All menu items at each restaurant are created by their respective head chefs, Fred Valentin at The Tombs and Anthony Lombardo at 1789. Although The Tombs and 1789 are two separate restaurants, they share space in the same building, and dishes at each establishment incorporate the same ingredients and can be prepared by members of either restaurant’s staff. Even amid special seasonal offerings, such as lamb ragu with San Marzano tomatoes, ricotta insalata and meat from Border Springs Farms in Virginia or the rolled oats meatloaf with sundried tomato polenta and asparagus, the most popular offerings at The Tombs include comfort foods like the roast turkey sandwich and The Hoya Salad, served on a warm pizza crust and drizzled with a CHRIS BIEN/THE HOYA spicy ranch sauce. In addition to its food, The Tombs Local classic The Tombs has long been one of Georgetown’s most beloved aims to serve up tradition. For many hangouts for its food, atmosphere and traditions. students over 21, Trivia Night at The Tombs is an institution. Eager to prove come another Georgetown tradition, 75 people participated in the club. their skills and claim the illustrious as has the 99 Days Club, which requires Chris Butterfield (MSB ’12), one of this first-place prize, students, year’s participants, alumni and neighbors estimated that about form groups each Tues175 started off partici“For 50 years, The Tombs has been a day to compete and anpating in the tradition swer questions about ranthis year, though the bar, a restaurant, a study hall, a dance club, dom topics, such as world number has dropped a hangout. It’s anything that its customers geography, European socsince the challenge cer teams and Dr. Seuss’s started in February. want it to be.” most popular books. Butterfield, however, “I love Tuesday night said he has yet to miss Dan Harding, general manager of The Tombs trivia at The Tombs. It’s a day. and 1789 Restaurant great to hang out with “I pride myself on friends, laugh and answer having perfect attenderandom questions,” Laura ance,” he said. Bruening said (SFS ’12). participants to visit The Tombs and purAccording to Butterfield, the tradition Coming to the door at midnight for chase a drink or dish every day for the is a great way to close out senior year. head stamps on 21st birthdays has be- last 99 days of the school year. Last year, “It’s 99 days of memories,” he said.

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entertainment Grandma Goes Clubbing in Croatia which one it wanted to be). While my other two traveling companions seemed confident in these directions, I sat there doing the math. Meters ... meters ... OK, I know this ... a MeaganKelly meter is a little more than a yard ... 50 yards is half a football field and that’s o, what happens when three 35 more yards than the pass that Tim college students on vacation Tebow threw to defeat the Steelers in Croatia split a bottle of vino in the playoffs. OK, we can find this. and are given the streets of Old Town Just keep walking up stairs until I get Dubrovnik to traipse around in? They lightheaded. And bingo. 50 meters of find Jasmin Stavros at Club Revelin. stairs and, three water breaks later, What’s that? You’ve never heard of we found Club Revelin. Jasmin Stavros? That’s really embarAt the door we were stopped by rassing for you. a rather large Croatian man, who This week, Grandma has ventured explained in English that the cover outside of Turkey for the first time charge is 80 kn because of the performsince putting her off-white orthopedic er, the performer being THE Jasmin Keds on Turkish soil. It’s spring break Stavros … or just Stavros as we like to at my university, and thus time to live call him. After paying 240 kn, we enter it up like the young kids do. So, on a what seems to be an old castle turned whim, I decided nightclub, find with a friend ourselves a cozy from my prospot by the side It’s spring break at my gram to meet of the stage, and university, and thus time to live bop our heads up in Croatia with a fellow to progressive it up like the young kids do. Georgetowner, house music currently spendwhile anxiously ing his semester awaiting Stavin Spain. ros’ performance. I knew practically If you ever want to see a large crowd nothing before traveling to Croatia. of Croatians turn into Eastern EuroIn fact, I had to Google Maps it after pean party machines, turn down the booking my flights. What did I learn house lights, pump up those neons about Croatia? That it is actually a very and get Stavros in the room. Regardyoung nation that experienced quite less of this being my first trip to the aggressive warfare in the early ’90s; Balkans, let me tell you, I’ve never seen that it is one of the cheapest vacation the Balkans bump so hard. As Stavdestinations (with one U.S. dollar be- ros came on, the three of us crowded ing equivalent to 5.7 Croatian kunas close to the stage and swooned as if we — the phrase “monopoly money” was just saw Justin Bieber run his hands thrown around pretty frequently), and through his flow. We elbowed our way that their pop stars look like even older closer so we could blow kisses, reach Mick Jaggers, are roughly 65 years old for just a feel of the Croatian Jagger’s size four pleather pants and scream and are a really big deal. On one particular night in question, “STAVRROOSS!” so that he could hear my friends and I began the evening the pure excitement in our voices. with no expectations and about 600 At the end of the night we left Club kuna between us, ready to make it rain Revelin with a newfound sense of culon the streets of Dubrovnik. 600 kuna, ture, more ideas for Facebook album is about $105. After our 350 kn dinner titles and an appreciation for the we set out, moving from one pub to the dance moves of someone who could next, trying to find the right feel. At last qualify for the senior discount tickets we got a recommendation: “Go about at the movie theater. 50 meters up the stairs and on your right there’s a club,” said the bartender Meagan Kelly is a junior in the College. at Cafe Pub Bar Laura (it couldn’t decide GRANDMA GOES TO TURKEY appears

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Horriﬁc Film Fails To Live Upto the Hype MICHAEL HENNESSY Special to The Hoya

ne could easily imagine the plotline killers. At this point, the film goes over the for a horror film named Cabin in top. It seems that every creature from the evil the Woods. In this movie, however, recesses of human imagination is let loose traditional horror stereotypes are all broken in this underground facility. From there, the blood spilling ensues and an almost-comic down, but not for the better. Cabin in the Woods follows the story of five suite of deaths follows. college students who take a much-needed vaThe epic release of nightmarish creatures cation to a lakeside cabin to escape the stress attempted to play on both humor and fear of their university lives. But, as can be expect- in order to attract the audience. In doing so, ed, relaxation is the last thing they get. however, it failed to make any point at all. The cabin is controlled by a secret organi- First, the viewer sees men get torn apart limb zation that sacrifices from limb by a giant humans in order to snake. Moments appease “the Ancient later, the audience Ones,” a pantheon of sees a unicorn gore gods who have vowed someone with its to destroy the human horn. Scenes like race if such sacrifices these fill the film are not performed. To and make the movie CABIN IN THE WOODS this end, the organizaone-dimensional. tion runs secret sacrifiTo further diminstarring: Richard Jenkins, Bradley cial camps across the ish this film’s value, Whitford and Chris Hemsworth globe, and the titular all of the young colcabin in the woods is lege students are its last option to satisfy played by B-list acthese mysterious subtors. Besides the upterranean gods. and-coming Chris Hemsworth, who plays After a long chase, filled with dramatic one of the college kids, the other actors lack music and very gory deaths, only two of the notable talent. five remain. At the end, the pair finds the conBadly meshing comedy and horror, the trol room to the cabin in the woods. There, film thus fails to live up to all the hype the truth is revealed, and they realize that built up and remains nothing more than the only hope for escape is to release beasts, a nail-biting escape from the outside including mermen, zombies and deranged world.

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entertainment Carefree Songs for a Sunny Season paniment. Next up is “Ho Hey” by The Lumface ineers. Listening to this song will the music make you consider going full hippie. I have a moment every spring KinneChapin when I declare that I will only eat local foods and probably stop bathing, pring has most certainly ar- and when I do, it’s songs like this I rived on campus. The birds want to hear. “Ho Hey” is a folksy are singing, flowers are anthem driven forward by hand blooming and people are dressed claps, a skillfully employed tamboulike it’s 85 degrees, even though rine and a banjo that sounds more the thermostat barely reads 50. granola than bluegrass. The entire But regardless of the temperature, effect is not entirely unlike that othspring brings an air of excitement er hippie folk band, Edward Sharpe to the Hilltop. Suddenly, it seems, and the Magnetic Zeros. You’re gono one has class or homework, and ing to want to wear aviators while there are endless hours to fill sleep- listening to this one. What’s the last song that will ing on Healy Lawn. If you’re a senior like me, none of help you relax fully this springthis applies to you. You are probably time? “Strangers” by Lotus Plaza. busy tearing out your hair and pac- This song’s a bit more electronic than the first ing in circles as two, but no you read this, less tranquil. thinking that I have a moment every “Strangers” if your parents spring when I declare sounds a bit ask you about like a Deeryour plans for that I will only eat local hunter track, after graduafoods and probably stop which is not tion one more bathing. so surprising time, you will given that Lobar them from tus Plaza is watching you the solo project of Lockett Pundt graduate. But for (one-fourth of Deerhunter). But underclassmen, at least, spring is a hopeful time — Lotus Plaza isn’t entirely derivaone deserving of a truly carefree tive — its sound is a bit more fosoundtrack. So without further ado, cused, precise and melodic. The here are three songs to accompany end result sounds like a low-fi you in your next round of Frisbee interpretation of a Broken Bells throwing, sunbathing or whatever song, odd but lovely, and perfect it is you do to relax this time of year. to play while stargazing on your The first song on the docket back porch. is Alabama Shakes’ “You Ain’t There you have it: three songs Alone.” Alabama Shakes just re- to chill you out, wind you down leased their first album, and it’s and generally relax you for the quite the genre-bender. At times, mellifluous season of spring. For the group sounds like Animal all of you who have nothing but Collective on a trip through the time to braid each other’s hair American South, like an old-time and work on your tan on the escrooner in the vein of Otis Red- planade, I hope that these songs ding- and, at times, like a funky, become the backdrop for your sharp twin of the Black Keys. “You picturesque spring memories. The Ain’t Alone” falls on the crooner rest of you can come visit me in side of the spectrum, with classic the library, as I work on my thesis. lyrics about love and loss as well as an equally classic use of the Kinne Chapin is a sophomore in the snare drum for a steady beat and College. FACE THE MUSIC appears a wedding-song style piano accom- every other Friday in the guide.

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‘Monster’ Debut Album Gets in Your Head STEPHEN CHOI Special to The Hoya

“From Finner” is the album’s definit was a short journey home for Easter, but I needed a soundtrack to help suit tive song. With its slow start and swingthe rambling mood I had while on ing momentum, the song starts quietly the train. So, I opened my laptop and until it is unleashed with a floor-poundsearched through my library, finally de- ing combination of the accordion and ciding to listen to Of Monsters and Men’s drums. Just close your eyes and you will debut album, My Head Is an Animal. easily picture a melodic trip through Without any previous knowledge or rec- the cobbled riverbanks and alleyways of ommendation of the band, I tuned in Paris. with no bias or expectations. The album’s first single, “Little Talks,” An hour and eight minutes later, I felt with its kicking pulse and the back-andlike my world had been shaken, as if my forth duet, skillfully summates all that the ears had been sucker punched. band has to offer. Just about everything The sound of Of Monsters and Men’s is in this song is solid, confident and well in no way unique. rounded. Yet, when They are a straight to find the band’s cut, best-of-the-best heart and some concoction from raw emotion, listen The Head and the to the song “Your Heart, Arcade Fire, Bones” as it croons The Decemberists its way to subtle MY HEAD IS AN ANIMAL and Mumford and magnificence with Sons. But, they make Raggi’s vocals and artist: Of Monsters and Men no excuses about its emboldening their obvious inspi- song to download: “From Finner” chorus. ration, and, what’s song to skip: “Sloom” Near the conmore strange, this clusion of “Your Icelandic sextet Bones,” Raggi ends seems to find peace within these frequent by singing “so hold on / Hold on to your heart.” It’s a line that echoes volumes comparisons. Nevertheless, My Head Is an Animal when one follows the explosive progreselevates this genre and now familiar sion of this band’s past year. After winning sound to a new level. As Of Monsters and Iceland’s national version of Battle of the Men extract and compose their familiar Bands, Músíktilraunir, Of Monsters and sounds, they build into a catharsis. So, Men have been ushered up in a whirlwind though the listener finds musical famil- journey of sweeping critical acclaim, soldiarity in the track listing, they’re also out concerts and social network hysteria. swept into the unfamiliar. In those mo- And now, more than ever, it seems that this ments, My Head Is an Animal becomes a line resurrects itself as a stern reminder to lyrical journey, defined by its animalis- the band. So, let’s hope that, despite their astonishing journey, Of Monsters and Men tic and melodically flourished tunes. Out of the 13 tracks, nine are “starred” will heed those self-cautionary words; it in my library. And it isn’t a coincidence seems that so far they have. that those nine tracks have a faster tempo and build more than the other four. And when their songs build, they really build until the release hooks you by the ears and cooingly refuses to let up until they end. I fully expect “Mountain Sound” to become a classic road-trip anthem. It recalls nostalgic childhood dreams of running away and summer exploration with its pop-like, indie light-heartedness. And with sonic rapidity, the song zips through lines like “I packed my republic things and ran … alone we travelled on with nothing but a shadow / We fled far GAME TIME Icelandic band Of Monsters away.” and Men pleases with debut effort.

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Pulled Under by Spiritualized Sorrow

ason Pierce is no stranger to the concept of mortality. For a man who nearly died of double pneumonia in 2005 and recently spent months in an experimental pharmaceutical-induced recovery from a degenerative liver disease, death is a source of inspiration. On Sweet Heart Sweet Light — the latest release from Pierce’s band, Spiritualized — Pierce’s sense of his own looming mortality is finally allowed to

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escape from his thoughts to leave an indel- However, in spite of this obvious departure ible mark on what many fans expected to be from the band’s patented space rock vibe, Spiritualized’s strongest effort since 1997’s the first half of the album finds itself at its Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in most accessible during those moments in which Pierce bares Space. his soul, such as in In an interview “Little Girl.” Here, with Rolling Stone, Pierce is at his most Pierce stated that vulnerable, grousSweet Heart Sweet ing over thoughts Light was inspired and emotions that by motifs borrowed often seem discorfrom pop melodies, SWEET HEART SWEET LIGHT dant with, and a bit and so it contains artist: Spiritualized too profound for, many songs that song to download: “Hey Jane” the rudimentary the band had previguitar riffs and tamously rejected besong to skip: “Mary” bourine jingles that cause they were “too accompany them, pop.” This influence as in “Get What You is evident in the reDeserve.” In spite of petitive syncopation of songs such as “Hey Jane” and “I Am What this discordance, however, the emoting I Am,” both of which sound as though they lends the album a sort of brooding rock could have been recorded by a clean-shaven ‘n’ roll sound reminiscent of Sonic Youth and suited-up version of The Libertines. or The Pixies.

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By this point on the album, Pierce has built up all the momentum he needs to truly emote on the remainder of Sweet Heart. Having climbed the metaphorical diving board, the album is poised to take its plunge on “Freedom”; however, this also marks the point at which Pierce begins to falter and the anticipated double somersault becomes a belly flop. Suddenly, the once-mellifluous catharsis becomes lugubrious, and lyrics such as those found on “Mary” only distance the listener and make for songs that can only be described as overwrought. “Mary’s” dramatic, orchestrated ending encapsulates the sort of over-the-top grandeur that characterizes much of the album’s second half until it is finally able to regain footing on “So Long You Pretty Things,” the final song of the album. By this time, however, it is too late. Pierce has already become so far removed from the music and trapped within his own introspection that the album merely sinks under its own weight.

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New from the esoteric Swedish songstress, “in due order” comes from the singer’s forthcoming June album. The song features interesting melodies while retaining front woman Jonna Lee’s trademark bizarre vocals.

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It is unclear as to why S. Carey’s latest EP is called Hoyas; nevertheless, “Two Angles” proves to be an ambivalent and reﬂective song that will most likely elude its listeners.

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