Obiter Dicta Issue 14 - April 7, 2014 | Page 9

page 9 AR T S & CU LT U RE S CORE students pack their platters from the buffet. But steer clear of the massive pile of cottage cheese and alpha your way to the front, where the second, “secret” lineup starts. This is where the $5 sandwiches happen, probably the best lunch deal on campus. I only discovered this place this January (props to Alex Payne), leading to an existential crisis over where my lunch money had been going the past 3 years. DA N FOOD 2 3 SERVICE Luke: It’s hard to imagine a less efficient way to run a takeout joint, but you’re right, the sandwiches are very solid. LU K E 3 2.5 windy cement Ha! ATMOSPHERE OV E RALL : LOL / 5 Indian Flavour: Dan: I love this place. Tons of food for $7 via the daily special. Lots of vegetarian options if that’s your jam, and rarely a line. Do not miss out on the cabbage masala. For reals. Luke: I am loath to eat Indian food in malls generally, so the idea of eating butter chicken at a place across from a doctor’s office did not appeal to me. You were right though, this place is the real deal, with a great mixture of authentic and North Americanized dishes. Now let’s move on to places outside the mall. Freshii (Computer Science & Engineering Building) Luke: Freshii demonstrates a common theme in York cuisine: same franchise brand as off-campus, but way worse. Anywhere else Freshii is a good place to get a tasty, healthy lunch.  On campus, however, the same menu items transform into Soviet factory cafeteria delights. Dan: I blame corporate America, mostly because they’re an easy target. Plus side: Undergraduates seem to prefer Wendy’s so this place is never busy. #ibetsossbosspacksalunch Absinthe Pub (Basement of Winters College): AGCO Licensed The Orange Snail (in the basement of Stong College): AGCO Licensed Luke: Let’s venture across campus to enjoy the patio and a cold beer. Wait, do York undergrads actually drink on campus? Do not order anything to eat - unless you want to harken back to the culinary treats you made in your first year common room microwave. Dan: Hell yes. And finally we arrive at my favourite spot. This place is a hidden treasure, and I do mean hidden. Cheap and never really busy (like a 3L close to their line of credit limit), and the friendly staff have found a place in my heart. Great patio in the warm months, the Snail is a go-to in early fall and after exams. Have a Red Stripe to go with your Jerk Chicken Roti, and watch soap operas with the owner. Dan: A stalwart favourite of the Passy crew when we were in 1L, the “Ab” is a true campus dive. Don’t bother ordering a nice import draft, because no one else does and the keg is likely a month old. Stick to cheap and domestic and play some darts. Great sheltered patio for warm weather. Luke: It is embarrassing that we didn’t find the Snail until 2L. The roti and the fish cakes are the perfect foods to sustain you through York’s Game » continued on page 14 We’re not just looking for exceptional laWyers, We’re looking for exceptional people. Within our firm you’ll find lawyers who’ve closed billion-dollar deals, represented Prime Ministers and argued precedent-setting cases before the Supreme Court. You’ll also discover adventurers, marathoners and humanitarians. Every year, through our summer and articling programs, we seek out students who, like us, have both a passion for legal success and a desire to push themselves to their limit. To read our lawyers’ profiles and see if BLG is right for you, visit blg.com/student Calgary | Montréal | Ottawa | Toronto | Vancouver | Waterloo Region Lawyers | Patent & Trade-mark Agents | Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is an Ontario Limited Liability Partnership. blg.com Monday, April 7, 2014