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OVER THE EDGE NEWSPAPER. OCTOBER 11, 2006

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Pizza Rico’s/Rocky Mountain Cafe

COREY WiNTEMUTE STAFF WRITER

Location:

Corner of 3rd and Dominion

Hours of Operation: 8am-8pm -

Pizza Rico’s/Rocky Mountain Cafe is home to the best Ni York style thin crust pizza in town. It also provides a nice re- laxed environment in which you can just hang out and listen to Rick's very nice music collection, or even catch up on some of your homework using their wireless internet connection. As if the delicious pizza and coffee isn't enough, future plans include open mike nights, vintage movie nights, live music from some of the local talent, and even a license to serve alcohol. Their student-friendly attitude and support of the local art scene has definitely earned Pizza Rico’s/Rocky Mountain Café the right to call themselves one of the essential places to visit while in downtown Prince George,

mh : a The Chinese Store KYRA JANOT STAFF WRITER

Location: 1193 5th Ave.

Hours of Operation: 10-6 M-Sa, 12-4 Sun

Established about five years ago and specializing in asian groceries and gifts, The Chinese Store has the feel of a genuine Chinatown all packed into one location, with the products and aromas you would expect of any similiar store in Vancouver. Located at 1193 5th Avenue, hours of operation are Mondays to Saturdays from 10:00 to 6:00, and Sundays 12:00 to 4:00. And it’s just another reason to join the Asian Club...cardholding members will get 10% off all products in the store.

Camelot Restaurant Neat Deep Fried Ice Cream

COLE HEWLETT STAFF WRITER

Thad the chance to experience an interesting dish at the Cam- elot Restaurant, which is located at 1600 Central Street which is off of 15% Ave. right beside Canadian Oil Change. I had deep fried ice cream; it looks worse than it sounds. It comes to you and it looks like ground beef covered ‘in whip cream and straw- berries. Don't let its appearance fool you; the crust is hot and doughy while the center is filled with cold vanilla ice cream. If anything you should try it just for bragging rights.

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es iar s ® J Amigo's Taco Shop GERALD RUMBOTTOM OFFICE LACKEY

Name: Amigos Taco Shop

Location: 229 Brunswick St. ‘

Hours of Operation: Monday — Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 11-5,

Owners: Patti and Dino Knezevic

Established: 22 years ago, but there are new owners.

What it sells: Mexican cuisine. "

Clientele: During the week there are a lot of business people in for lunch. A lot of doctors and bankers. Downtown clients. For weekends there are a lot of students who.come in.

What makes it special: The fabulous food. “Nobody ever leaves here hungry!”

Student specials: 10% off all food.

Best time to go: Any time. There are always daily combo plates, which come with two sides and a drink for $9.25. Also on Wednesday there are chicken enchilada combos, and Thurs- day there are chicken quesadilla combos.

All photos this page by mitch grant except or sound entertain-

ment, courtesy of | sound entertainment

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Sound & Entertainment

HAAKON SULLIVAN STAFF WRIER.

Location: 481 3rd Avenue. It’s a building with flags on the front.

Contact: 649-0134

Owned by Dave Rubadeau, the store has a variety of instruments, sheet music, and sound equipment as well as music lessons and a fully equipped stage in an area that can hold up to 200 people.

Rubadeau is most proud of the store's quality of service and quality of instruments. Sound Entertainment also offers lessons on running public address and how to record music at home.

Concerts by local bands are booked as they come along and dates and times are posted on the website www,boredinpg.com or in the Prince George Free Press.

Plans for the future? To keep expanding the store and handle more equipment.

How was it started? Dave has been a musician for 36 years and when Sight and Sound closed down he decided to open a music store himself with the belief that Prince George needs 3 music stores.

Who are the clientele? People from any age and any music preference (from bluegrass to punk rock) can satisfy their music needs at this store.

If you are part of a band and want to run a performance in the stage area, phone the store.at 649-0134 to make the arrangements.

Books & Com pany

TABATHA LUNDHOLM ARTS EDITOR

Books & Co. is a well-known local establishment that resides at the head of 3 Ave.

With it are other companies such as Café Voltaire, Artspace, and Chan- ces Are, among other smaller businesses. This monstrosity holds some of the most interesting happenings in all of Prince George.

From being a haven for local bands with Artspace, and having Café Vol- taire as a hub for thinkers and doers alike, Books & Co. is an important and impressive piece of downtown Prince George life. With its incredible visual of painted brickwork outside, and the imaginative inside of the café with it’s assortment of things attached to the ceiling. Such items include a trombone, saw, and calculator.

‘There's never a reason to be bored or dissatisfied with this amazing col- laboration of interesting companies.

Be sure to try the Soy Chai Latte at Café Voltaire, pick up some good. reads from Books & Co., and head upstairs for some artwork, clothing, or the newest band.