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8 Clackamas Print ArtsiÆntertainirJ Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 ~ Pancake palace pleases plent Andrea Simpson I The Clackamas Print Hunger pangs do not recognize time and therefore more often than not leave one feeling hungry and grumpy. Don’t despair, for a solution rests on the comer of 1002 Southeast Powell Blvd. The Hotcake House is a great Portland restau rant that has a cozy diner feel and serves deli cious, greasy food 24 hours a day, 7 days a week The Original Hotcake and Steak House opened in 1955 and is now under the own ership of Peter Nosack, who pur chased it from the former owners in [_ 1978. L- From the moment you walk in, your senses are accosted by the sight of vinyl booths and the smell of rich, thick greasy food. Often music comes from the jukebox near the door, that plays both old tunes and new, to mix with the chatter of satisfied patrons. The food is the main attraction with a menu that consists of steaks, breakfast-type foods and burgers, both of the red blooded and garden variety. Hands down, no two ways about it, they have the best hotcakes in Portland; if not in the history of the world. Hot, fluffy, melt-in-your- mouth pancakes that are to die for. Though a little on the pricey side at $2.50 for one hotcake, but > they come the size of a dinner plate and includes all the butter and syrup you can slather them with. “They have the absolute best bacon in town,” said former Clackamas student Elise Olsen. The coffee is self serve and to say the least is no Starbucks. Strong, and with a “distinctive” taste, it may be either hot or cold on any given day. Anotherdown- side to this greasy spoon diner is the parking. There are only about 10 parking spots right in front of the restau rant. Otherwise, you have to park on a side street and make the trek to this pancake Mecca. There are some rules when you come here. No saving seats before you order and be courteous. Not to hard to comply with in exchange for a first-rate hangout If you’re looking for a place with good people, great food and crappy coffee that will cater to those 2:00 a.m. cravings, the Hotcake House is the place to go. “Hands down, no two ways about it, they have the best hotcakes in Portland: if not in the his tory of the world. ” Dwight Mills stands smiling in front of the “Original Hotcake and Steak House, ” where he shares ownership with his step father Peter Nosack. Jeff Sorensen Clackai Stand-up class improvises comedy "------ .„j,,..,,™,.----- , , Good food, high pried Daniel Helus . Justin Doe I The Clackamas Print I j The Clackamas Print ............................................ The college now offers stand-up comedy as a course. Christopher D. Whitten teaches and started the program earlier this year. Whitten’s focus is teaching kids how to perform stand-up comedy, as well as how to write stand-up material, break down jokes and determine an indubitably funny joke from one that mer its a mere chuckle. Whitten’s main goal for the class is to make the performer feel comfortable in on-the-spot moments. He created it for those who are afraid to speak in front of large groups. The class prepares students for ordinary life experiences, which may require a speech at one time or another, such as staff meetings or presen tations, or other real-world situations. Students who take the course will learn many skills of the trade, including how to communicate to various audi ences and time jokes, as well as proper and creative use of body language. The stand-up comedy class is located in the main theater room. It runs 12 to 1:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Chartwell’s on cam pus is part hang-out, part gathering place, part place to eat and think. However, it is also the cause of some dwindling pocketbooks and obscene prices that drive many students crazy. The sandwiches, up for debate as the best buy, are $2.95 for a half of sandwich and a little more for a full. “Prices are out of con trol here. I mean, the sand wiches are good, but to pay almost three bucks for a slice of pizza?!” student Ime Ntekpere said. I would have to agree. I have tried the pizza; it is okay pizza, but since sometimes they are left out under a heat lamp for a few hours, the crust can be a bit hard, leaving the student wondering where his or her money went. The coffee, which is nor mal, good ol’ homegrown coffee, is about the same taste, price, and type; that can be found in the typical cof fee shop. There is nothing wrong- with it., Baf/i think * charging-for water, the world’s most abundant source, is a little much. This brings me to the salad and soup, which a lot of people end up buying, too. Peter Schwitzer gets his ‘lean’ on. Adam J. Manley Clackamas Print “The salad prices j ai insane,” said Stefani, al dent who frequently I chases salads at Chartwa Again, I must agree. $1 for a simple salad and! same for a pre-made s! wich, which aren’t even I as good as the better cl made in front of you, is al over the top. I do have a posit! though: the burritos, wB are huge and not to nl tion delicious, are easily! best buy for anyone era! a little Mexican food. B watching the helpers n! my burrito is the high« for me, but hey, I’m a sit! man. A few of the prices| Chartwell’s food are asj to lows: a burger for $2 pre-made sandwiches I a< salads for $3.95, and I fries, onion rings, or efl at $.95 a bag; a sand! made at the time of pu chase, at a clip of $2.95 B half; a cup of soup for $2B $1.35 for a bottled pop,! $1.95 for a bottled cnl drink; a 22-ounce fouiB a»d fl omite for $ 1Í3-5; and the! 4Kiftg>w: ,fhe cafeteria, rito for $3.85. So, in recap, if yofl planning to eat at our fl cafeteria, bring your fl money, but if you bufl right things you will go fl happy.
