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SAT GMAT GRE' LSAT MCAT* Classroom Online Private Tutoring Classes conveniently held at USC. 800-2Re view | PrincetonReview.com Explore Columbia’s restaurant options Alexis Arnone THE MIX EDITOR Columbia is well known for it’s culture, and its restaurants are not to be excluded. One of the most popular with students is Groucho’s Deli. Groucho’s is located at 611 Harden St. in Five Points and is one of the better places to go for lunch. Slightly busy around noon from the local office crowd, it’s better to head there around 1 p.m. Groucho’s most famous sandwich, the S.T.P. Dipper, is described on the menu as an “extra special blend of roast beef, turkey, Swiss cheese melt and real bacon crumbs on a fat sub roll” and comes with either “Formula 45 or Danish Bleu” dipping sauce. Groucho’s also offers salads and other low-fat options. For more information, call 803-799-5708. A few blocks away at 401 Main St. is California Dreaming. A nicer restaurant that focuses mainly on steak, California Dreaming is within walking distance of campus. California Dreaming provides a quieter atmosphere away from the Five Points bar scene. Menu items range from a seafood nacho appetizer to a filet mignon sandwich. With a wide variety of seafood, steak, chicken and pasta, there is bound to be something for everyone to enjoy. Columbia is also fully stocked with chain restaurants. Up near Columbiana Centre on Harbison Boulevard — exit 103 off Interstate 126 West — familiar names such as O’Charley’s, Applebee’s, Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden abound. These stand bys offer a safe alternative for the non-adventurous, as menus rarely change and likely will feature a favorite item that patrons have tried before. For an Asian-influenced meal, head over to Miyo’s. With POQO • 1 CAROLINA COLLEGIATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION yio Pulaski Street 44$o Rosewood Drive Columbia, SC 29201 * Columbia, SC 29202 \ www.carolina.org e-mail: carolina@carolina.org