Spring Break
Café provides creative cuisine at decent price
D.I.S.H.
Issue date: 11/1/07
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What exactly typifies the university experience? One may say that campus life defines a person's time at college, whereas another may argue that academics play the predominant role during a student's four years.
Everyone has their own equation of work and play. But in the end, whether you are a social butterfly or a driven scholar, it's hard to deny that your actions are often directed by a present awareness to conserve money. This is most commonly done in an attempt to compensate for the exorbitant costs of your education.
This is understandable; it is difficult to argue that being a college student is not expensive. Books, tuition, rent, even dropping the daily $2 for your indispensable jolt of caffeine adds up to some seriously large numbers over time.
It is not surprising that the budget-conscious mind set of many undergraduates tends to shun thoughts of "excess" and "luxury" with hope of saving their wallets, or in some cases, their parents' sanity.
Whatever the motive may be, even if it is in the name of practicality, suppressing a desire for premium products and first-class experiences is unnecessary and avoidable if you are resourceful.
With just a little research, you can discover a world of culinary indulgence at discounted prices.
Be active and you won't have to wait until Parents' Weekend to enjoy the delightful pleasures of fine dining.
One example of the type of eatery you should be willing to splurge on is the Chameleon Café.
This restaurant is the poster child for creative and sophisticated cuisine at remarkedly reasonable prices.
This Northeast Baltimore institution is located on an unassuming street in the midst of Lauraville, just down 33rd Street and past the reservoir.
The restaurant has earned rave reviews from the press, including the Baltimore Sun, City Paper, Style Baltimore and Baltimore magazine.
The Zagat Survey gave the quaint eatery a 26 food rating, one of the top five highest scores in the city.
Everyone has their own equation of work and play. But in the end, whether you are a social butterfly or a driven scholar, it's hard to deny that your actions are often directed by a present awareness to conserve money. This is most commonly done in an attempt to compensate for the exorbitant costs of your education.
This is understandable; it is difficult to argue that being a college student is not expensive. Books, tuition, rent, even dropping the daily $2 for your indispensable jolt of caffeine adds up to some seriously large numbers over time.
It is not surprising that the budget-conscious mind set of many undergraduates tends to shun thoughts of "excess" and "luxury" with hope of saving their wallets, or in some cases, their parents' sanity.
Whatever the motive may be, even if it is in the name of practicality, suppressing a desire for premium products and first-class experiences is unnecessary and avoidable if you are resourceful.
With just a little research, you can discover a world of culinary indulgence at discounted prices.
Be active and you won't have to wait until Parents' Weekend to enjoy the delightful pleasures of fine dining.
One example of the type of eatery you should be willing to splurge on is the Chameleon Café.
This restaurant is the poster child for creative and sophisticated cuisine at remarkedly reasonable prices.
This Northeast Baltimore institution is located on an unassuming street in the midst of Lauraville, just down 33rd Street and past the reservoir.
The restaurant has earned rave reviews from the press, including the Baltimore Sun, City Paper, Style Baltimore and Baltimore magazine.
The Zagat Survey gave the quaint eatery a 26 food rating, one of the top five highest scores in the city.
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