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Mark's offers exq\ Out-of-way r By WILLMAHAN .Staff Writer ? If you are a USC student and have never heard of Mark' s before now, you are probably not alone. Its location in Northeast Columbia does not make it the most accessible restaurant, especially if you are without a car. ] This out-of-the-way location is especially shameful since it is the only negative aspect of the restaurant that can be mentioned. | Dining at Marie's is a first-class experience from appetizer U> dessert, with the wonderful atmosphere and excellent service serving as perfect compliments. ; Upon first entering Mark's, it is relatively easy to be bverwhelmed by its elegance. Hardwood floors, peachcolored walls and a fireplace all provide the feeling of a refined home that you have been invited to dine in. ! Although the overall experience implies formality, the presence of a piano bar and the friendliness of the staff make it easy to quickly relax and enjoy the meal. ! And what a meal it was. My friend and I began with two of their appetizers ? the soup of the day, vegetable-beef, and the escargot in mushroom caps, topped with a mozerellaherb mixture and baked in red wine. | The soup was good; an ample serving with large pieces of filet mignon and pasta providing a twist. The escargot was excellent The cheese-herb mixture was rich and smothered but any taste of the escargot, a definite plus for me. ! Soon after the appetizers came the salads, which, although gobd, were nothing spectacular when compared to the rest of the meal, The rolls that came with the salad were extraordinary AI. oruu&nrs mil By KATHY HEBERGER Staff Writer It would be a crime to miss the talent show Sunday at the Bo Washington Auditorium, say the four criminal justice students wl been planning the show since August "It's exciting," sophomore Pamela Mack said. "We may have a someone being recognized, and that makes us feel good." Mack, senior Yvette Greer and juniors Anissa McCullough and Hickmon organized the talent show as a project for their Criminal 562 Citizen Involvement class. The performers for the talent show are youths from the ? Homes and Latimor Manor low-income housing developments ne; pus. The show will feature 11 acts, performed by 32 childrei 10-18. Singing, dancing, tumbling and rapping talent will be featured show. "These kids are really good," McCullough said. "We wai find something interesting to us and them. We wanted to get into of their lives that was fun for them." Fernandez Thompson, 16, and his brothers Hernandez, Van and iH| In You won't notice any difference, but your country will The five minutes you spend registering with Selective Service at the post office won't change you. WT But it will make a difference to your country. So when you turn 18, register with W w 1 Selective Service. II's quick. II '*'s easy. And it's the law. q QQQQQQ? DoS,rr,ve GAM Smoke-filled ? rm* 0,11,1 V , ( I nnlcinn fnr \/rw ir f ^ v ^ ^ v riPH I fc-vvi\ii iv^ twi jr vui i \ I Wel1'J,B"White [ ~ Check out our J When You're hottest looking i Pregnant# Prices around. Cii^Lr^i Saturday Nover Don t Smoke! schoo( , 5 you>, support y?ur purchases ??J uisite food, atmospk estaurant v ?small rolls freshly-baked with a touch of cinnamoit The; were enough as a meal in themsleves, but they also set of the rest of the meal beautifully. For our entrees we selected the sauteed veal and the fife mignon stuffed with crabmeat. Other entrees includ California crabcakes, sesame shrimp, and duck, with special for that day including marinated grouper and linguine will salmon in a dil creme sauce. The entrees we selected web delicious and filling, although the filet mignon was quiti expensive. For dessert we sampled the Chocolate Paradise and tli< strawberries with honey. Both were rich and very good especially the chocolate, which was several layers of mous|( cake presented on champagne custard. Throughout the meal our server was extremely friendi; and very helpful in explaining some of the lesser knovin dishes, helping to make the whole dining experience ev^i better. As it is probably easy to gather from the descriptions o the food, Mark's is not a restaurant likely to be frequent^ regularly by college students on a fixed budget However it is a place that is definitely worth investigating for a specia occasion. Its location and expense should not keep you fron trying it. Its future plans include adding some lower-pric4< lunch entrees to the dinner menu shortly. Mark's is located in Fortune Square onTwo Notch Rod( and is open for lunch Tuesday through Thursday from ll:3i( a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and for dinner Monday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservations are accepted at 736 8665; / I talent in h will sing an R & B selection for the show. Thi From the Darkside. j Thomspon said he and his brothers have beer K) have Uttle ancl11131 tliey learned some of what they 1 their father. part in Tlie crlmlnal justice group has been psychec the spring, the class' professor Laveta Small said Sandra ^oup of students. They're thinking about the 1 Justice community involved." Small assigns her Citizen Involvement classe lendley children at the low-income homes every year, ar cam- P351 have done everything from tennis les ra ages zoo for their projects. The talent show is something new. McCullough said working with the kids from in the want to do community service after she graduate ited to it," she said. a part "The children need a lot of attention, and the there to give it It's good to be around to help ou Ernest Mack said she's learned that youngsters crave VIOllS looooooonnnuuoo IECOCK EGE DAY avorite college sweatshirt? las what you're looking for ? ind more! lunior Deoartment for the I sweatshirts at the coolest And if you come in this nber 2nd, and show your II receive an extra 20% off in the Junior Department sale merchandise). light Here. Right Now. ishion Mall & Dutch Square lioNiaiaiMi iere rarth trij *1 fiTT7 t e Your college days WS ^ a gold college ring h ^ Don't miss this opport Ral Because men Save Up to $100 Save $100 on 18K, $50 on 14 Wed., Thurs., Fri., ? 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The older ones just want to perform. ) sing," Mack said. 3 of six USC women, will sing during the intermission, from record companies have said they will be at the id. A panel of four, including Nelson Rivers of the ithia Price of the Urban League, will judge the show, group have made 150 candy apples to raise money to of the show. The group will be selling the apples for $1 weekend. the show will include cinema tickets and gifts from the :hes. rmation about the talent show or to buy candy apples, at 544-2910, Anissa McCullough at 544-0313 or Paula 2. ts at 7 p.m. at Booker T. Washington Auditorium and However, donations will be accepted at the door and the performers. portunities. ^ -- will live forever with ? andcrafted by Balfour. ^ unity for special savings! [four. lories are golden. i On Gold Now! TT d?OC :IY, VII 1UI\ VJU1U XVlllgO. tober 30th thru Nov. 1st - 4:00PM 1:00 AM til 12:00 PM ssell House $20. Deposit itional $25.00 Discount imbia, S.C. (803) 254-5330