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Page 8 Few points The Restaurant Review ([ I A by ADAM DAWKINS Harper's Out of four stars +1/9 700 Harden St. Five Points 252-2222 $$ Harper's, one of the more prominent restaurants in Five Points, serves moderately good cuisine in a modern atmosphere. I especially enjoy Harper's house salads, and the roast beef is also some of the best around. However, I find it difficult to look past some things I noted about Harper's during my several dining experiences there. First, they make a point to serve soft drinks in individual bottles, thus costing the guest more when they order refills. This can become quite a pain for people like me who tend to drink a lot during a meal. Additionally, the prices on the menu at Harper's are, in my opinion, much too high for the quality of the food. Many of the items on the menu are nothing more special than one would find at any other chain restaurant, but Harper's charges much more than many others m You need e It's as easy as cc House 333 and filli rinn No nrior excel X -I we'll train you. P major? Not a probl are, whatever you < is right here w The 0i Take our word for Five Point* would. In short, 1 just can't see paying rea the prices they charge for the food they tati serve. int I have also received consistently arr mediocre service at Harper's. Inacou- wh pie of instances I have gotten excellent ser service, but in general, I usually find anc myself quite put off by the time my meal is finished. qui Haiper's does some things veiy well, are such as sandwiches, salads, and many tha of their daily specials. The portions are car definitely hearty, never have I left Harp- Ha er's hungry. 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