Iternative dining to spice up the lunch break
achei Gillette
Clackamas Print
irer since grade school, when
iery meat” was scoffed in
inch room, cafeteria food has
file biggest complaint by stu-
. Now that we are in college,
tool food is still picked apart
tumed-up noses. We are no
r forced to eat all of our veg-
and explore the plentiful lunch
options within walking distance.
Burgerville, on the left, down
Molalla Avenue, has decent burg­
ers for an agreeable price. The
Classic Cheeseburger is $2.99 and
can be made a combo meal for an
additional $2.50. Another draw to
this slightly superior fast-food joint
is their delectable seasonal desserts,
particularly the milkshakes.
¡urrounding
Clackamas
imunity College is a plethora
teal options that should sat-
even the pickiest eater, without
ting foot in Chartwell’s. Those
are not blessed with vehicular
portation are blessed instead
the opportunity to exercise
l/owever, although Burgerville
is popular, quick and convenient, it
cannot rival Mike’s Driye-In.
Before delving into the deli­
cious experience of Mike’s scrump­
tious burgers and mouthwatering
milkshakes, the prices must be
acknowledged. A deluxe cheese­
burger is marked at $3.70, while a
basket meal is $6.59.
Although this is less than a
dollar more than the
equivalent item at
Burgerville, add in
the fact that Mike’s
Drive-In is located
quite a jaunt far­
ther down Molalla
Avenue, and it
seems inefficient.
But in spite of all of
Mike’s qualms, the
excellence cannot be
denied.
Burgerville Tillamook Cheese­
burger: 630 calories, 40 grams of
fat, 1,080 milligrams of sodium
To present another genre
of choice, the sandwich indus­
try thrives here in Oregon City.
Quizno’s is located the Haagen’s
parking lot off of Hwy 213, and
Subway is down Molalla, on the
left.
Quizno’s is ubiquitously known
to be the pricier choice. Their five-
and-a-half-inch honey-cured ham
sandwich is $3.59, while Subway
sports a six-inch ham sandwich at
$3.60.
However, when factoring in the
five percent discount that students
receive at Quizno’s, Subway is no
longer the thrifty way to go.
Haagen’s, the grocery store
located on the right offlighway 213,
is a higher quality
café alternative to
Chartwell’s.
The
grilled
Panini and custom
sandwiches are quite tasty withhalf
sandwiches at $3.99, and whole
sandwiches at $5.99.
Leaving the conventional sand­
wich and burger fields, Haagen’s
also offers Orient Express.
All of these options are within
minutes of the college and present
alternatives to Chartwell’s, for all
those who whine about the food
placed conveniently in the center
of the campus.
As for the oh-so-lacking coffee
served in Chartwell’s, please note
the Starbucks in Haagen’s, as well
as the one next to the Fred Meyer’s
on Molalla Avenue. For those who
seek divine espresso, do proceed
down Molalla to the Dutch Bros.
All photos by Brandy-Marie Faulhaber Clackamas Print
Mike's Drive-In was unable
to provide any nutritional
information.
Subway six-inch ham sandwich: 290
calories, five grams of fat, 1280 mil­
ligrams of sodium
Quizno's Small Lite Turkey Sub: 334 calories, six
grams of total fat, 1,909 milligrams of sodium
r Veggielove delves into a growing meatless realm
ch olas Baker
¡Clackamas Print
ollege students who adhere
vegetarian diet tend to starve
ise they couldn’t cook them-
s out of a cardboard box, or
the time and/or motivation to
) without further ado, here are
; recommendations concern­
tow to get your veggie-lovin’
tyto stop lusting for food.
¡vest in a refrigerator. A refrig-
f enables a person to prepare
ous foods and eat them later,
.waves can be found in vari-
ous sanitary conditions in at least
two places on campus.
Learn to present yourself poor­
ly _ yes, that’s right, poorly. If
you master that art, then on
one of your next trips back
to your parents ’ house to do
your laundry, your mother
will most likely come to
the conclusion that due
to lack of food intake, you
are sick (or quite possibly,
knowing some mothers, that
you are dying). Therefore, she
will once again cook your meals
for you.
Stop spending money on alcohol
- or at least, save a bit of it, and use
the money you have in your wallet
that would normally be another
pint of vodka for something else
If fast food is your only option,
you don’t really have many choices
on or near to the campus.
Chartwell’s offers a tofu-teri­
yaki sandwich at a fairly reason­
able price, as well as a Garden
Burger - but it is cooked
alongside the meat patties,
rendering it hot fit for con­
sumption by stricter veg­
etarians.
Veggie
burgers
can be found at Burger
King for only $2.49 and
at Burgerville for a high­
lllustration by Megan Koler Clackamas Print
er price, while McDonald’s
and Carl’s Jr. both offer nothing
of the few fast food joints dotting except for small side-salads and
the town.
french fries.
Taco Bell has two main options:
the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito
($0.99) and the Bean Burrito
($0.89).
Sub-sandwiches topped with
various vegetables are available at
Chartwell’s, and at Quizno’s and
Subway, which are both within
walking distance. However, the
prices are not cheap ($4 and up), so
the budgeting college student may
want to visit these places infre­
quently.
For those who have time for a
slightly longer commute for lunch,
both Haggen’s and Fred Meyer
carry some vegetarian microwav­
able dishes in their organic sec­
tions, which are quite scrumptious.
ealth-conscious options for the nutritionally obsessed
nnlfer Jenkins
Clackamas Print
the three terms I have attend­
isses here at Clackamas
amity College, I have dis-
td how hazardous my food
es could be for my health.
Three years ago, I found out that
I have diabetes. This gave me auto­
matic membership in a club that
no one wants to be a member of:
the “Eat Right or Die Association.”
Thus began my quest for a way eat
like my doctor wants and still get to
class on time.
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time on campus and has a health
condition that requires extra dietary
needs, I have some suggestions.
Some may shock you.
Chartwell’s
Chartwell’s offers pre-made and
specialty orders.
Quick picks for those on the go
include cottage cheese, hard-boiled
eggs, yogurt, oatmeal, wraps
(options change daily), garden
salads and chef salads. They also
offer fat-free Italian, oil & vin­
egar, balsamic vinaigrette and
low-carb ranch dressings. Each
varies in their fat and carb con­
tent. To be safe, check the label
for nutritional information.
There are many ways to
incorporate the made-to-order
menu items in your order. All
of Chartwell’s sub-sandwiches
can be made into a wrap. For a
low-fat lunch, ask for no cheese
or condiments, and for less carbs,
ask for extra meat and cheese.
They even offer Mexican food
that can be modified for your
diet. The quesadillas can be made
with no cheese, extra cheese, or
extra chicken. The taco salad is
served in a shell, but you don’t
have to eat it, right? You can also
request chicken instead of beef.
Almost everything is under
$5. If you still can’t find anything
to fit your diet, make suggestions to
Chartwell’s.
Shari’s Restaurant
To-go- orders at Shari’s can be
called in ahead of time for pick­
up. Being a full-service restaurant,
they are capable of granting spe­
cial requests with most menu items
under $8.
Their menu has a variety of items
that can be made to fit low-carb and
low-fat diets. All of their sand­
wiches can be ordered as a wrap
for no charge, and fries substituted
with a salad for $0.99. In addition,
all of their meat is available grilled,
rather than fried. If you’re looking
for a really tasty low-carb treat, try
one of their quiches. They have lots
of protein and not many carbs.
Shari’s even has no-sugar-added
apple and Marion berry pies for
desert.
For additional information,
contact Shari’s Assistant Manager
Joanie Foreman at 503-650-8837.
Taco Bell ‘
(Are you shocked yet?)
Taco Bell now offers a “Fresco”
menu with all items contaiping 10
grams of fat or less. To order a
“Fresco” item, request a regular
menu item, but request “Fresco”
style.
There are not nearly as many
low carb options, but you can get
them. I would suggest the Fiesta
Taco Salad, and to not eat the tosta­
da bowl, or stick to the items that
are not made burrito-style or with
lots of refried beans.
The best part is that everything
on the menu is less than $10.
Toki Teriyaki
Toki Teriyaki is slightly more
expensive, but incredibly healthy.
To-go orders can be called in
ahead of time at 503-650-6574.
Sushi and sashimi are very
high in protein and low in fat. For
the squeamish , not all sushi is
raw. There are many choices like
smoked salmon and baked yellow­
tail that will surprise your palate.
There is a wide range of choices
of non-sushi items such as bento,
udon and yakisoba. I suggest going
into the restaurant on a slow day
and perusing the menu. Japanese
food has to be tried, not explained.
Toki Teriyaki is located at. the
Berry Hill Shopping Center, and
the menu ranges from $5 to $ 10.
If you still can’t find anything
to eat between classes, you can
do what I do - bring a Lunchable.
They are usually on sale for less
than $3 and don’t turn to yuck in
your bag.
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