Since the dreadful loss of Saigon as a viable BYO option during Fling last year, students have been yearning for the return of the drunken noodle experience.
Street decided to take a break from Bridge Cafe to try another on–campus dining option: University of the Arts' premier dining hall, Mangia, affectionately called Mangina. Located in the middle of UArts' Center City campus, Mangia is their version of Bridge, Commons and Hill, all mashed together, but cheap.
Rum A: Appleton Estate Gold Jamaican Rum ($12.99 for 750ml)
Emily: It’s like I set my tongue on fire...and then maybe ate gravel?
Alex: uncomfortably sweet, like a very awkward smile
Ryan: tastes like ass.
White Russian
Where: Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro, 129 South 13th Street
How much: $9.00
How many ~438 calories
The drink you get when...
You’re on a first date and all you plan to order is dessert...I mean alcohol.
Mandarin Martini
Where: Stratus Lounge, 433 Chestnut Street
How much: $12.00
How many ~328 calories
The drink you get when...
You want to crash a wedding party and realize the food is only for those invited.
Drink of the Week: Pop Rock-arita
Ingredients:
1 packet of cherry Pop Rocks
1/2 cup of bing cherries
1 1/2 ounces of tequila
1 ounce of cherry liqueur
1 tbsp of agave syrup
1 tbsp of lime juice
A pinch of sugar
Directions:
Lightly crush one packet of Pop Rocks.