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c The Gamecock c h\r 1 IJ J I The New York Bagel and Deli is a recent ad dition to Columbia's dining options. Th< restaurant's convenient location?01 Harden Street in Five Points?has en sured its popularity among USC students seekinj real food. Alunchtime crowd in business suits anc ties also adds a faint yuppie flair to the patronage While friendly employees and a casual atmos phere are most obvious, the real attractions at Ni Bagel and Deli are the New York-style bagels baked fresh daily. These crunchy-on-the-outside chewy-on-the;inside treats come in virtually every "flavor''imaginable. Rain bagels, cinnamon raisir bagels, and the ever-popular "Everything" bage (topped with garlic, dried onion, and poppy seeds are available by the half-dozen or dozen. Deli sandwiches, more traditional sandwiches and even vegetarian options are also served as th( deli's specialties. You can wash that down with e Dr. Brown's cream soda for the complete deli ex perience. The hungry diner in search of breakfasi can find fulfillment at the NY B & D as well, with a bagel and cream cheese or a cup of flavored cof fee (at least five flavors available daily). And i! people-watching whets your palate, sidewalk tables provide a view of busy Harden Street. Intermezzo, an alternative to university bookstores or mega-bookstores, is located on Devint Street next to Goatfeathers in Five Points. This slightly left-of-center bookseller has shifted its focus away from the bestseller list, choosing to offer instead a wide selection of subculture literature, African-American prose and poetry, gay and les Dian literature, ana literature relevant to women's studies. Classics and newer fiction tend to move away from the mainstream, with philosophical works and poetry occasionally taking the front seat to "traditional" novels or plays. Intermezzo also features foreign newspapers and an impressive array of magazines. These line an entire wall of the store. You can find high-brow literary reviews next to sports magazines and the latest issue of Vogue. Film buffs looking for the newest independent release or a favorite foreign film will find good cinema at the Columbia Film Society's Nickelodeon theater on Main Street. With only one auditorium, the Nickelodeon caters to smaller crowds who want a cozy, intimate cinematic experience. Occasional discussion groups after some films provide a forum for sharing imnreftfiinna anH tVinnrrVifc r\r\ XTUlr r. M.u Vitvugilbo Vll 1/110 ?11 WiULLlUU. ill LA." elodeon programming promises satisfaction for even the most discriminating film palate, and schedules are available in the Free Times or at the theater itself. The Columbia Film Society welcomes new memberships and offers its members a discount at the Nickelodeon. Members who want to see more of a certain actor or director can even offer their suggestions at the society's meetings. With alternativism moving into the mainstream scene Metropolis, a club known to house a variety of cliental has become one of the most popular nightclubs in Columbia. Clubgoers 18 and over seek fashion, fun, dancing and atypical southern entertainment until the U?_ *1 --- TTCC 11ULU9 U1 L1JC muninig. Students usually layer themselves with their funkiest retro outfits, hair glitter and even glowin-the-dark paint. They wear their best platforms and most risque attitudes. )ut on thi explores areas of entei Dipki Bhambhani and Jessica Nash i 7 5 T 3 y f i 1 K i Loos* Lucy's, located In Five Points Is a favorite of col But, that's not required. However, what is re quired is an open mind. W^mmM One of the best nights to go is Thursday, Talent Night. Any talent is welcomed. Generally, lip , syncing, cabaret shows, comedians and dancers Ipr The DJs of Metropolis have been awarded best DJs of the year by The Free Times. They usually spin techno-pop music with bits and pieces of other songs as original compilations. Admission is $1 for those over 21, and $5 for those under 21 on weeknights. . Metropolis is sure to cater to a diverse range of interests. Going into Loose Lucy's on Saluda Avenue in R Five Points is like going into a small bazaar in the finer sections of Bombay or New Delhi. Although the shop carries-domestic merchandise, most of what people can buy is from Asia, especially India. They sell tye-dyed garb, broomstick skirts, eclectic-patterned dresses and sandals. i Loose Lucy's is not, however, the shop where onlv wanna-be hiDDies can po. Thev sell nlH T?vi? even the black, stone-washed kind from 1982. They sell different types of insert-friendly incense holders unlike the standby orange and potato. Loose Lucy's even sells different kinds of incense, such as pine and pineapple. For the super trendy, Loose Lucy's carries designer school supplies. For people who are looking to add unique and trendy accessories to their wardrobe, Loose Lucy's is an outlet for creativity. e town rtainment in coo t, Asst. Features Editors \ I H ? ?j. * ? I lege students. This store offers clothing an 11 ^ ' . , -J? 1 Columbia ROBERT WALTON The Gamecock d novelties for Inexpensive prices. hbp^* = 2 90 ROBERT WALTON The Gamecock ?_____