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Qdoba: food that's worth the trip
Donna Haney
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
As poor college students,
whose very survival depends
on such delicacies as Ramen
noodle soup and pilfered salad
bar crackers, a crucial daily
question is "Where can 1 find
kept secret in town. The fact
that nothing on the menu is
priced over $5.50 adds to the
popularity of Qdoba.
The friendly staff has
found the way to add variety to
the Mexican food lover's three
basic food groups; burritos,
tacos and nachos. When you
walk up to the serving counter,
food that will fill me and still
leave some cash in my wallet?"
Often, it is not necessarily
a prerequisite that the food taste
really good. We merely want to
stop that obnoxious rumbling
sound that interrupts our after-
noon class and we want to
avoid applying for another stu-
dent loan to do it.
The solution to this age-old
dilemma can be found at the
end of a iO-minute drive
through downtown Fort Worth.
I have to tell you, I hate driving
downtown. However, Qdoba
Mexican Grill is definitely
worth the hassle.
Qdoba, formally known as
Z-teca, is a tiny restaurant,
tucked between Pier I Imports
and a Blockbuster video store.
Easily overlooked, you might
expect to find it deserted, but
the word has gotten out and it's
usually packed with lunch
devotees. It's the best worst
Photo by Martha Brinker
you proceed down the line, cus-
tom creating your food as you
select from the fresh ingredi-
ents. 1 ordered the chicken
burrito, a house specialty.
Made with rice, my choice of
black or pinto beans, marinated
and grilled chicken and top-
pings, it easily weighed 2 1/2
pounds by the time the cashier
handed it to me.
At $4.99, it was a very fill-
ing, very affordable meal for
my friend and me to share.
Qdoba also features fajita
and steak burritos. For those
who prefer to eat their burrito
with a fork rather than their fin-
gers,
there
is a
Qdoba Mexican Grill
6002 Camp Bowie Blvd.
(817) 377-941
Hours:
Mon through Thurs: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m
Fri through Sun: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Accepts:
Visa. Mastercard & Personal chSfks
"naked" burrito on the menu. It
has all the same ingredients, but
is served in a bowl with the tor-
tilla on the side. Just a warn-
ing though, you will be sur-
prised how much food you will
be looking at without that tor-
tilla to hold it all in.
Qdoba has a vegetarian
selection which features fresh
grilled zucchini, scallion,
eggplant and sweet red pep-
pers marinated and grilled to
perfection. Students can
order vegetarian tacos, taco
salad or nachos.
Qdoba also serves nachos
that are out of this world!
They are piled high with your
choice of chicken or beef, two
kinds of cheese, beans, sour
cream and fresh salsa. As with
the burritos, one order is usu-
ally enough to satisfy two
people. The mountain of
nachos is priced at $4.99.
Every item on the menu is
prepared fresh daily and is
cooked without lard or animal
fats. Qdoba advertises itself as
"a healthier alternative to ordi-
nary fast food." Healthy, filling
food that is within a college
student's budget; what more
could you ask for?
Because this small,
obscure cafe is earning a big
reputation for great food at a
better price, the line can be
quite long.
It is definitely not a trip
that 1 would recommend for a
quick half-hour break between
classes. But for your
Tuesday/Thursday free periods,
Qdoba is the
answer you are
seeking.
Now you just
have to figure
out how to stay
awake after that
great lunch!
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Photo courtesy of Dramatist Play Service
Former Wesleyan students strut their stuff in "Steel Magnolias".
L to R: Susan Williams, '75; Cheryl Penland, '88? Ann Hunter, '85; Connie
Sanchez, '83; Renee Ackerman Norris, '96; and Julia Worthington, '81.
Drama teachers practice what they preach
as they strut their stuff in "Steel Magnolias''
Donna Haney
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
When it appeared on
the silver screen, it was
probably the ultimate
"chick flick." Under the
direction of Joe Brown,
Wesleyan professor of the-
ater arts, six area high
school teachers will try to
bring the laughter and
tears of "Steel
Magnolias" to the stage of
the Jubilee Theater. The
play is scheduled to run
September 6-10.
Brown said the drama
teachers approached him
for help with the project.
"I am delighted for
the opportunity to work
with these women. They
are thoroughbred drama
teachers," he said.
All proceeds from the
performances have been
earmarked to create a
drama scholarship pool
for high school students
interested in pursuing a
college education.
"This is typical of the
type of things that the
Wesleyan Theater does,"
said Brown. "Because we
reach out to the communi-
ty, we maintain a highly
visible profile."
Julia Worthington
from Western Hills high
schoo received her bache-
lor's degree from
Wesleyan in '61 and her
master's in '81. Susan
Williams, who teaches at
R.L. Paschal high school,
Steel Magnolias
Jubilee Theatre
506 Main in Sundance Square
Reservations: (817) 560-5677
Sept. 6-8 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 9-10 2:30 & 7:30
Adults: $12 Students: $10
Technical high school.
This stage version of
Robert HarlingV'Sfee/
Magnolias" is set in a
small-town Louisiana
beauty shop. The ladies
are quirky and endearing
as they fight and love and
help each other face the
loss of one of their own.
One minute you will be
fighting the tears, and los-
ing shamelessly. The next
you will be
graduated in '75. Connie
Sanchez, Class of '83, and
Renee Ackerman Norris,
Class of '96, are teachers
at Haltom high school.
Arlington Heights high
school teacher Ann
Hunter was a member of
the Class of '85. Last but
not least, Cheryl Penland,
who graduated in '88, is a
teacher at Trimble
laughing
and feeling
guilty
because
the timing
will seem
inappropri-
ate.
Call 560-5677 for
reservations. Seating at
the Jubilee Theater is lim-
ited so reservations are
recommended. Adult tick-
ets are $12 and student
tickets are $10. Call now
and don't miss your
opportunity to see the ulti-
mate "chick perfor-
Here's some summer movies you might have missed
Carlos Medina
STAFF WRITER
Maybe you were one of those people who
went on some great trip over the summer.
Maybe you were one of those people who will
be able to answer the "What did you do for the
summer?" question without hesitation and
spend half an hour talking about the places
you saw and the friends you made.
I, unfortunately, am not one of those peo-
ple. I spent the summer hiding out in a
cramped apartment, baking in the unbearable
heat.
But 1 did get to watch a ton of movies. So
I bring you my summer movie review, com-
plete with thoughts on all the 'hot' summer
movies you may have missed while you were
visiting Rome.
This wasn't a year for the traditional huge
summer blockbuster. Actually, there were
none to be found. There were no aliens
attacking the White House and no asteroids
falling from space at the box office this sum-
mer.
However, there were several flicks that I
can't help but point out.
"The Patriot" : Whoever saw this
movie knows that this was a better 3 hours
than "Braveheart
Yeah, "Braveheart" is great but it drags at
times and is horribly inaccurate.
"The Patriot", which stars Mel Gibson, is
the portrayal of a man caught in a loyalty
struggle during the American Revolution.
Those of you who have not yet seen this
movie should be flogged, especially if you
were one of those people who paid to see
"Scary Movie" instead.
"Me, Myself, and Irene" : It's hard
not to laugh at Jim Carrey.
After conquering the role of Andy
Kaufman. Carrey returns to all out physical
comedy in "Me, Myself, and Irene, " directed
by the Farrelly brothers.
I was half expecting to be disappointed,
since I've become rather familiar with their
occasionally putrid humor. I mean, how
many times can Carrey make a stupid face or
use an animal in order to get a cheap
laugh?
It has to get old eventually, but so far, it
hasn't.
"Mission Impossible 2": T o m
Cruise returns to lead the Mission Impossible
gang in another, yeah, "impossible mis-
sion."
Let's face it, the missions can't be
THAT impossible. This IS the second
movie.
I really enjoyed the action but the plot
desperately needs some work. This being a
movie directed by John
Woo, you'd just have to figure that it would
be all about amazing stunts and half-hearted
dialogue.
Anyway, if you just need an adrenaline rush,
I 'd suggest it. The movie left my little broth-
er attacking my leg with every kick in the
book.
"What Lies Beneath" Several hours
of Michelle Pfeiffer is never a bad thing.
1 was dragged into this movie, kicking
and screaming. I figured il for a chick-flick
with a couple of scary moments to make your
girl jump into your lap. 1 was very surprised.
The murder mystery story is solid, and yes,
there is definitely enough freakiness to make
even the toughest gals jump into their dates'
arms. I found it more enjoyable than "The 6tli
Sense", mostly because it had an actual con-
clusion and an amazing climax. What
can I say. I'm a sucker for a
cool ending.
"Coyote Ugly"
Women, oh
yes, women. I saw the previews to this one
afternoon and immediately thought what
every man in this country thought— "whoa,
hot women working a bar, they got to get
naked".
Al least I'm being honest about it. Does
anyone cares about the entrepreneurial capa-
bilities of young, hot, outgoing women? But
I did fail to notice the PG-13 tag, which we
all know means that what we went for wasn't
fulfilled. Oh well. I should've waited to rent
it.
"Autumn hi A'ew York" I'd never seen
girls cry like this in my entire life. It was as
if Oprah had died or 'NSYNC broke up. It
was this horrible domino effect that almost
caused me to squeeze a tear. But ever since
Mark Jax cried like a little girl at "The Green
Mile, " I've sworn to never cry at a movie. As
the woman in front of me cried, it naturally
made the woman behind me cry harder. All
that was left was a theatre full of men not
knowing what to do other than look at one
another. Anyway, an okay movie.
Here's hoping your summer was better
than mine.
week
Ahead
Off Campus:
* "Waitingfor
Godot"
Hip Pocket Theatre
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On Campus:
Panhellenic
Recruitment
6-7:45 p.m.
Informal Parties
Off Campus:
* " Waiting for Godot"
Hip Pocket Theatre
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On Campus:
Panhellenic
Recruitment
6-8:15 p.m.
Informal Parties
Off Campus:
*S.O.S. Hawaiian Beach Bash
Club Ambiance
9 p.m.-2 a.m.
"Pride's Crossing "
Allied Theatre Group
Stage West
8 p.m.
On Campus:
Panhellenic
Recruitment
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Forma) Parties
Off Campus:
* "Pride's Crossing"
Allied Theatre Group
Stage West
3 p.m. & 8 p.m.
* Omni Theater
"Michael Jordan to the Max"
Off Campus:
* "Pride's
Crossing "
Allied Theatre
Group
Stage West
7:30 p.m.
* Omni Theater
"Michael Jordan to the Max'
* "Waiting for Godot"
Hip Pocket Theatre
On Campus:
Labor Day
Holiday
No Classes
Off Campus:
* Omni Theater
"Michael Jordan to the Max"
On Campus:
"/ am the Promise "
1 p.m.
Sone Fine Arts Ctr.
* Street Art II Exhibit
East Room- EJW
Off Campus:
♦J.J.'s Blues Bar
Jazz legend-Buddy Miles per-
forms.
10 p.m.
* Omni Theater
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